English Box #8

The music "subculture" is actually a subculture that was in my list of "What subcultures to write about" for my final project. That being said, I was interested in what was brought into class today, to be used as an example.

What Surprised me? : I was surprised to find a journal that was nearly empty. Judging by the 'guitar strap' and the guitar pick, I assumed there was some guitar playing going on, therefore I assumed someone would be writing music, or at least notes to help with the guitar. I was also a little surprised to see the John Mayer CD next to the book, I assumed they would be the same artist.

What intrigued me?: The burnt CD is the thing that intrigued me the most. Looking at a blank CD with nothing written on it, makes you wonder what is on the CD. What type of music, how much music, etc. The CD also pulls the question of wether it is music that is downloaded, ripped to the computer, 'stolen', or even borrowed from a friend.

What disturbed me?: The thing that disturbed me the most is when people look at the music subculture, I think they expect for people to have one certain type or band that is their favorite type of music. This is not true, and certainly doesn't have to be true. The perfect example was that there was a John Mayer CD, a Beastie Boys book, and a burnt CD. Although the burnt CD is still a mystery, it could be Rap, or Punk rock, and it would be completely okay!