03-03-2019, 12:39 AM
Lou Reed's rendition of "Sweet Jane" is comforting indeed.
Agreed that classic rock/music tends to resonate with many of the traditional riding types. It might have something to do with the '60's / '70's vibe and the memories it resurrects. It is certainly an aspect that can help us still feel human, for better - and for some unfortunately - for worse.
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When I started riding I thought it would be cool to listen to rock while riding, like putting a car stereo on the handlebars with speakers somewhere. Well, that never happened. Even today when music and amplifiers are so compact now, it would not be difficult to do that - but I don't. I don't even listen in the helmet. Ironic for me, but only so when riding and not driving. There is something about being "alone" in head while riding. Maybe it is one of the few places now (other than sitting on the loo) to find some sort of zen.
The music is great, but can't offer which tunes resonate while actually riding.
Agreed that classic rock/music tends to resonate with many of the traditional riding types. It might have something to do with the '60's / '70's vibe and the memories it resurrects. It is certainly an aspect that can help us still feel human, for better - and for some unfortunately - for worse.
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When I started riding I thought it would be cool to listen to rock while riding, like putting a car stereo on the handlebars with speakers somewhere. Well, that never happened. Even today when music and amplifiers are so compact now, it would not be difficult to do that - but I don't. I don't even listen in the helmet. Ironic for me, but only so when riding and not driving. There is something about being "alone" in head while riding. Maybe it is one of the few places now (other than sitting on the loo) to find some sort of zen.
The music is great, but can't offer which tunes resonate while actually riding.