Howdy folks,
just 30 minutes ago,the following happened:
(and it happened every time agian,and agian)
I was just enjoying some music,when 'suddenly' the intercom-doorbel rang.
"Hi Alco, it's Mum & Dad here"
about 30 seconds later it began....
My mother walks in and stays quiet for a few second and then starts to talks about all kinds of unimportant things, my Dad looks at my new 'Sound-Factory Tripod' system-support and my just recently bought Kan-II's.
yep, you guessed it... there we go again,I thought.
Dad is lifting his eyebrows and shakes his head (the O,my god-way),preaching to me:"why the hell do you need such a big,black rack for, and why did you buy those new ugly,black speakers ?"
he continues:"man, I don't understand you, you keep buying and buying every year,when are ya gonna spent your money wisely, or better save ?!"
Mum wisely doesn't mix in this,and starts talking about the weather and stuff.
After they're gone,I'm releaved and think:"phew, and that's only my parents, guess what might happen if I'd have a girlfriend. (yep, probably another bla,bla,bla,what is it good for-preach)
Well,to make a long story short(er):
Do you guys also have/recognise these things ??
It's not a major problem ofcourse, but other people not understanding/accepting my/your passion for music, can be pretty irritating sometimes.
Greetings,
Alco.
Posted on: 01 July 2001 by Cheese
Being roughly in the same situation, I can somewhat understand your point. BTW, I'm also in my early thirties, and being the last one of five kids, I know what it is to have worried parents - imagine, the last one has also left our sweet home !
There must be an underlying generation conflict or whatever (maybe Freud has the answer). Not having it would be exceptional IMO !
Worried parents are most of the time loving parents - therefore I find you are somewhat harsh by saying your mother blabs unimportant stuff. It is obviously important to her - and BTW, are you dead sure that your black boxes are so IMPORTANT ?! Not for her, and regarding her situation she'd be damn right 
About saving - all youngsters hear the same, but remember that only 40 years ago, it was unthinkable not to save money for our old days, let alone spending thousands of bucks for a little iron, wires, trannies and knobs. I know the stuff is there for pleasure, that's why I also fell into that madness.
And about our old days, who says that our retirement arrangements will effectively be sufficient to live in 50-60 years ? Your (my) parents might again be right someday
Cheese - may all beings be happy 
Posted on: 01 July 2001 by Alco
hmmm,...well, maybe I was overreacting a little,
It's just that,when I'd buy a car or go on an expensive holiday,most (99%) of my family,friends,college's will understand ,but as soon as I mention spending some cash on HiFi....
Well, perhaps my parents are right. I did buy/sell/trade lots and lots of HiFi over the last 12 years.
(man, If there was a record for "Who bought/selled,traded the most HiFi in 10 years", I would be in the top-10 allright!)
I guess it does have to stop somewhere.
(ok,ok, I will! ....after...?!)
See Y'all
Alco.
Posted on: 01 July 2001 by Alco
Hmm, good suggestion.
only thing is...My dad don't seem to like any music at all. When he's in a good mood he can 'handle'some melodic background music.
My mum seems to like things like Flaco Jimenez,Los Super seven,Dwight Yoakam,etc.
So, I'll play one of those (at background levels though) next time they come to pay me a visit.
Thanx,
Greetings,
Alco.
Posted on: 02 July 2001 by Rico
My folks just love hearing my rig, on the rare occasions that they get to whichever country I'm living in. They dig music, from massive attack, pink floyd, to Oscar Peterson and Duke Ellington - not bad for a pair of septagenarians (Dad's nearly on octogenarian status!). I guess I'm lucky. We gave them a CDP, Tape Deck, and Receiver for xmas, and they can't stop listening.
Alco, just remind your parents to be happy for you, in the most subtle of ways - "gee Mom & Dad, I could be shovelling all this (and more) up my nose - and have nothing to listen to! "
You're pursuing an interest in the arts. That must be enough?
Rico - all your base are belong to us.
Posted on: 02 July 2001 by Peter Stockwell
My Dad cannot bear the sound of any reproduced music. He likes the Opera, but I'm sure it's more because of the visual content. When I go to his place, I have to ask him to turn the TV down, I find the sound of a TV disgusting. He even listens to the sound of the TV through a couple of POS wall mounted spekaers that are behind him and the TV is in front, no sound from the TV. I find that very disconcerting.
When I told him how much the hifi cost, he spit out his teeth. I took him along to a demo he was impressed with the speakers, but he cant understand that all the sysytem that contributes to the sound.
Peter
Posted on: 03 July 2001 by Frank Abela
I'm of the view that one should live and let live. I too have strong willed parents (and older sister) who can't understand the HiFi thing, or the house thing, or the car thing or
anything on which I spend serious money.
They appreciate the technical strengths, the clarity, detail etc., but they don't 'tune in' to the emotion so much, not even when I play them something they know. It's almost as if music reproduction is meant to be uninvolving (or at least that's how I see their reception of it).
But to get to my long-winded point, we have come to an understanding. They understand that it is important to me! They understand that they don't get it, and that I get something out of it that they don't. Since that understanding has been achieved, there has been much less acrimony and more appreciation of each others' point of view. I understand that spending a five figure sum on a hifi is lunacy.
Hey ho...I'm nuts.
Regards,
Frank.
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