Tell-tale Signs That Someone Has Great Music Taste

We all have that one friend who’s the ultimate aux hero - we hand over the controls and without a doubt trust they’ll bring the vibes for any moment. Great music taste goes beyond surface-level; it’s a lifestyle infused with love, connection and passion for sounds. And those with exceptional music taste? They’ve got a certain je ne sais quoi that screams “genuine music enthusiast”. Whether it’s a road trip, chill evening, worship gathering or prayer meeting, they instinctively know just the right tracks to resonate with that moment. 

These little tell-tale moments would help you confirm if a person has great taste in music

• Electric Playlist: When you meet someone whose music library is like discovering a treasure trove of diverse sounds, get ready for a rollercoaster of experience and emotions. With genres ranging from traditional gospel to contemporary, urban, gospel rock and Afro-gospel, they would have you reaching for Shazam, eager to download new sounds and vibes that stir your soul. 

• Timeless Connection to Music Eras: they’ve literally got one foot in past music eras, swooning over classic jams,  and another foot in the present, vibing to the freshest tracks. It’s usually like they have a direct hotline to the musical universe, effortlessly gliding between eras. They’re the perfect blend of old-school soul and new-school swag, and we’re here for it. 

• Custodians of Hidden Gems: There’s always a new artist flying under the radar that no one is talking about yet. You stumble on a new artist on their playlist, Google them and BAM! You’re automatically immersed in a whole new dimension of sound. It’s like a magic touch, you wonder, “How do they do this?” “How do they always find the best artists before they blow up?” It’s definitely a sixth sense for music discovery, which highlights their keen taste for quality music. 

• Deep Music-Knowledge: they’re like walking musicyclopedias. Whether it’s name-dropping obscure artists, paying attention to music production nuances like layering, instrumentation and vocal techniques, pinpointing sample sources with ease or digging up fascinating facts about tracks, their attention to detail is always on point. They seldom miss a beat or a crucial piece of trivia bomb. Their music knowledge is limitless, and their passion is contagious. 

• Genre Hopping: switching seamlessly from Gospel-jazz to Afro-gospel,  urban to contemporary with ease, is a beautiful blend of sounds that simply exudes great taste in music. Beyond just playing songs lies a beautiful craft of curated music experience, finding the perfect harmony between genres and having fun with it. Every beat evokes a delightful transformation, taking your eardrums on a ride of discovery. 

• Emotional connection: music speaks directly to their soul, whispering secrets. They always have this uncanny ability to connect deeply with sounds, transcending genres and themes. Even the most disparate sounds resonate within them - awakening feelings, memories and emotions. It’s as if they’ve got an emotional radar that picks up the subtlest vibration of every rhythm, uncovering soulful secrets within lyrics and surrendering to sweet melodic bliss. 

• Value Authenticity: Just like connoisseurs in other fields, a great music connoisseur can sense a heartfelt performance from a formulaic one. They yearn for the raw passion, subtle imperfections and the distinctive character that makes music truly unforgettable and come alive to the soul. To them, rhythmic authenticity is the heartbeat of life - infusing experiences, relationships and melodies with depth and emotions. 

• Informed Perspective: With informed perspectives, they deliver nuanced critiques, astute observations, and thoughtful recommendations that showcase their deep musical insight.

• Discerning Ears: they’ve got ears like musical CSI agents – nothing gets past them. Their built-in 'Audio Analyzer' feature picks up on subtle nuances, production quirks, and performance details that others might miss. It's like they have a sonic microscope, scrutinizing every note, beat, and frequency. Random music lovers might just jam out, but these folks are like, “Hold up, what's that tiny tambourine sound doing there?”

• Support for Artists: They are the music industry’s biggest fans - going above and beyond to support their favourite musicians. From attending live shows and concerts to buying albums, collecting vinyl, and championing emerging talent, they show their love and appreciation for the music and the artists themselves.

  
  

Music may be subjective, but some folks are rare gems packed with genre-spanning knowledge who geek about iconic music with ease. Are you the music aficionado friends turn to for mixtape-worthy recommendations, or do you know someone who’s the ultimate music authority? Let us know in the comments down below.