Do you actually sit down and listen to music anymore?

It is rare for me, but still happens.  I think part of it is that I’m older now and just not that interested in exploring new music.  While there is still good stuff to be made out there, a lot of it is similar to old themes and emotions that I already know and love, so it doesn’t feel that ‘new’ to me, if that makes sense.

Probably more importantly, I do believe I have the modern problem of feeling the need to be bombarded with media all the time, whatever that is called.  I find it difficult to just sit and listen to music and give it my full attention.  The same thing happens with TV/movies.  I would argue that seeing a live show or seeing a movie in theatre is less about the specific experience for me, and move that  it’s easier to give my full attention for some reason.

But anyway, most of my listening is done while I’m doing something else these days.

I can't really remember anytime I just listened to music, aside from a few minutes on the sleep timer, when I wasn't doing something else, usually reading or computer work.

I do like a lot of modern, well 1950s and newer music but I find most of the lyrics at a minimum aggravating with few exceptions. I either just ignore them or swap to an instrumental program if I'm unable to.

I think it really depends upon the time in which one grew up. Back in the 50’s I’d dare say through the 70’s music was not very portable meaning no Bluetooth (BT) to connect to a portable player to allow the freedom to move about within range. Even headphones were wired. Therefore, listening to music was a time one set aside. Especially so if listening to vinyl. 

Even portable music players were somewhat bulky although they did have wired headphones. However, moving about your home (inside) with a portable player and wired headphone was seldom done. The portable player was more of an outdoor device.

When BT became a thing people had more freedom to move about. You could start your music on what ever BT device you owned put on your BT enabled headset (or earbuds) and move around while doing whatever. Also BT has become better not only in quality but range as well. How many of you mow the lawn with your BT headset?

Sonos provided even more freedom to move about with speakers in different rooms playing in sync. Therefore unlike having a stereo in the living room the sound didn't suffer when going to the bedroom.

So...in essence people probably are more mobile today when listening to music. Not just with Sonos.

Yes.

Music is a big part of my life, since childhood. I take the time to listen to my albums as often as I can. Usually in the evening when I can enjoy it uninterrupted. All types.

You mean you don’t like “Drink your big black cow and get out of here”.  Great lyrics.