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Conversations with the Locals
Throughout the
trip, I engaged in several conversations with locals. Here are a few of the
highlights:
1. Our Scottish
Guide, David
Most of the popular music over there is American music. The time of
popularity is a little delayed from ours, unless the music originates from
music. Many people still do play the bagpipes because of tradition, but it
is mostly the older residents and the participation in bagpipe playing is
decreasing. There are various bagpipe groups that cover American hits such
as the red hot chili pipers. He felt that music was positively influencing
culture; however, newer music causes older traditions to fade.
2. The London
Hard Rock Café Guide, Ian
The popular music runs parallel with America; however, there are some
artists and groups that are more popular over there than in America. Ian
feels that music influences the culture positively. He explained that
although people assume that some music influences teenagers to rebel, it is
just the period of life that people try to discover themselves, and music
just helps them. He feels that rock is the most influential genre of music.
3. Ordering a
meal at Subway in Barcelona
I ordered a pequeño sándwich con jabón y queso. At the end, I added a
galleta. I was surprised at how much Spanish I remembered and understood.
The exchange was very refreshing. Like many other businesses I went into,
there were American songs being played, but they were translated into
Spanish.
4. Ralph in
Barcelona
Ralph did not have much to say. He mostly discussed
the American music that is played in pubs. However, he also added that the
“flamenco-like” music is popular in more traditional areas, but most of the
music is American music translated into Spanish. He also added that in
dancing clubs, Spanish techno is a hit. He felt that music had a positive
influence in Spain because it helps maintain tradition and provide new
traditions.
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