electronic music

Since I was in eighth grade i've been in and out of bands. Nothing can fill the void that singing and making music does for me. I've never been a fan of purely electronic music, where everything is made by digital means. I always thought it lacked emotion or authenticity. On the other hand I do enjoy when the electronic is mixed with the acoustic or analog instruments. This combination creates a a new depth that neither acoustic or electronic can accomplish on their own. -I guess this is just personal taste, or maybe just what i'm into at this moment. I guess i'm trying to say that a dude making music on his laptop won't quite satisfy everything i desire out of music. Although it makes it a heck of a lot easier to write music when you don't have to worry about band members with commitment issues.

surveillance

I don't really mind being watched out in public places, like in stores and outside in sketching places. i know that for the most part cameras are used to keep places safe or to help catch criminals. I think it is getting a little scary when companies use video to figure out people shopping habits... but i guess thats just smart business. The one thing that scared me and i did not know was that there are companies that are keeping track of what i look at online, all my personal information including SS#, credit card #'s, banking info...etc. You would think that passwords keep things private... i guess not. Its hard to think that a company I didn't authorize has any right to know my personal information. I see no reason that companies should be allowed to know this information, all it leads to is misuse and neglect, which ultimately leads to theft. It kinda makes me paranoid- like someone is watching me type right now... not cool.