I agree… the kids will listen to 60’s stuff done really well far happier than current stuff done badly. And trust me, if it’s something contemporary you have no respect for or like, you WILL do it badly!
I only have one person that attends every single show I do. Me! So, keeping my biggest fan happy is job #1… 😂
Play what YOU love, let the chips fall where they may. And if you HAVE to play at least some contemporary music, find some YOU like. It’s out there. If you look…
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An arranger is just a tool. What matters is what you build with it..!