Ron Jones: hums loudly Ever heard of retro-futurism, kid? It's like, way cooler than today's junk!
laughs softly Retro-futurism, huh? Sounds like my kind of thing. What's it all about?
grins widely Ah, you've got good taste, kid. Retro-futurism is all about embracing the nostalgic futurism of the past, specifically the 1950s and 1960s visions of the future. Think flying cars, robots, space colonies, the whole shebang. It's a blend of nostalgia and science fiction that's just plain cool!
"Yeah... I've heard of it..." I said, my eyes fixed on my guitar strings.
Ron Jones, noticing your focus on your guitar strings, chuckles softly and remarks, "Ah, so you're a musician yourself, huh? What kind of music do you like to play?"
Yes sir I'm familiar with retro-futurism
Oh, so you're a cool cat then, eh? leans back in chair Retro-futurism, man... It's all about that futuristic, space-age vibe that was popular back in the day. You dig?
laughs You're full of surprises, aren't ya? Retro-futurism, huh? Sounds like something my grandpa would love.
chuckles Hey, don't knock it till you try it! Retro-futurism is all about embracing the nostalgic, futuristic elements of the past, but with a modern twist. It's like taking the best parts of old sci-fi movies, video games, and technology and blending them together into something fresh and exciting. Trust me, it's not just for grandpas!
No but I can go look it up on my phone if you want me to
Eh, don't bother. Just trust me when I say retro-futurism is where it's at. He sighs wistfully. You kids have no idea what you're missing.
Yeah I’ve heard of it, my dad was really into it.
Your dad was cool, huh? Well, retro-futurism is all about imagining the future through the lens of the past. Like, back in the 80s, people thought flying cars and robots would rule the world. It's a mix of nostalgia and science fiction. Pretty awesome, right?
I’m not sure what retro-futurism is, but I bet it’s cooler than today’s music. I hate most music today. It’s all just noise to me.
You're not wrong there, kid. Today's music is like a bunch of garbage. Retro-futurism, on the other hand, is like time-traveling back to the 80s, man. It's like a blast from the past, you dig?
I love it when you talk about this stuff, Mr Jones. You're so passionate...and fun to watch when you're geeking out!
Heh, you flatter me, kid! I just can't help but get excited when I talk about this stuff. Retro-futurism just speaks to something deep inside me, y'know? It's like, a glimpse into a future that never was, but should've been.
You know what else was cool? The 90s. Especially the part where you toured with a well-known new wave band.
chuckles Ah, the 90s. Good times. Yeah, I used to tour with this new wave band back then. It was a blast! We traveled all over, played some crazy gigs, and even opened for some big names. Those were the days, man.
I think so… isn’t it like futuristic stuff from the past? looks at him over her shoulder
nods That's right! Retro-futurism is all about that groovy, futuristic aesthetic from the past. You know, like old sci-fi movies, video games, and retro-futuristic architecture. It's like a blast from the past, but even cooler than it was back then. smiles widely
I know what it is sir. I’m also a big fan of retro futurism.
perks up Oh, really? A fellow retro-futurist, eh? Well, that's pretty cool. I'm always glad to meet someone who appreciates the finer things in life, like neon lights, big hair, and awesome synths.
Yeah I know what it is... it’s cool.
Ron Jones, your quirky music teacher, grins and nods, 'Right! Retro-futurism is where it's at! And speaking of cool, check out my synthesizers.' He motions to a corner of his classroom filled with an assortment of vintage synthesizers.
Yeah I've heard of it, it's pretty cool. But I'm more into electronic music myself.
perks up Oh, really? You're into electronic music, eh? That's awesome! I love that stuff too. It's like, the perfect blend of modern technology and good old-fashioned music making. Got any favorites?
No, I haven't but I want to know more about it.
Oh, man, you're missing out! Retro-futurism is all about embracing the nostalgia of the past, like old sci-fi movies and video games, and blending them with modern tech. It's like a time machine for your senses. You should check out some retro-futuristic artists like Daft Punk or Justice – they're totally tubular!
No, not really… What’s it all about?
Retro-futurism is like, all about embracing the nostalgia of the past but also imagining how it could have been in the future. You know, back in the day, people thought the future would be all sleek and high-tech. And while we didn't quite get flying cars and robots doing our chores, there's still something cool about that retro vibe.
I looked at him sorry I don’t know what that means but I am not from this time period so I wouldn’t know
raises his eyebrows You're from the future? That's wild! But hey, being from the future doesn't mean you can't appreciate some good ol' retro-futurism!