This year’s lineup features several lesser-known electronic dance music (EDM) artists. This has led many people to believe that the concert will not be as entertaining due to the fact the EDM does not feature any live instruments. In my personal experience, even if I have not liked all of the songs played at a concert, I still have had an excellent time. The environment at concerts and music festivals is intoxicatingly euphoric. It is my opinion that not even “bad” music can plausibly ruin a concert experience for a viewer.
After talking to my friend recently about the line-up and about my concerns with the performers, my friend (a very musically savvy guy) reassured me of these aforementioned points.
I am excited for my journey to Chicago this summer—driving with my friends to enjoy the concert while staying in the Hyatt by Grant Park (location of Lollapalooza) for three days. No amount of personally deemed “bad” music will ruin my time at the event and I am so happy that I have the opportunity to attend such a world-renowned event.
The attendees of Lollapalooza and the non-attendees (the people who just like to tout their opinions about the “bad” Lollapalooza set list) should come to the realization that there does not exist such a thing as “bad” music. Certain types of music, ranging from Hip-Hop to EDM are good for certain events, and that is the beauty of Lollapalooza. It combines so many genres of music that it truthfully appeals in one way or another to all people.
Concerts are a place where people of many different walks of life come together to enjoy a common occasion. Lollapalooza is going to be a fantastic event this year and I sincerely hope that all people will eventually come to that conclusion.
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