Dear Editor,
Brian Cullen broached the provocative subject of fluctuating concert ticket prices in his letter dated September 5th, emphasising what he believes is “the genuine conundrum” – concert attendees filming parts of their experience with mobile phones. Despite the frequently presented argument that recording an occasion prevents you from fully immersing yourself in it, I find this rationale somewhat lacking. I advocate the contrary, preserving some aspects of the experience for the future, albeit not excessively so. This same principle applies to various events, such as capturing your young children’s amusing habits, the voices of elderly relatives, or the memorable performances of friends and family during any type of festivity.
Our existence is brief and transitory. Mobile phones have the incredible ability to pause moments of life, allowing us to relive and savour them at a later date.
Whilst I’m not an ardent follower of Oasis and I’ve never visited the hills above the River Wye that inspired Wordsworth’s ‘Tintern Abbey’, I believe we should all have cherished memories that we can seek solace from during trying times. Just as Wordsworth articulated beautifully, these memories can shed light on “this obsure world”, allowing us to truly “perceive the essence of life”.
If such a resource of solace and understanding can be achieved simply by reaching into your pocket and pressing a button, I encourage you to embrace it.
Sincerely,
Brian O’Brien, Kinsale, County Cork.
P.S. A distinct lack of tenacity is irrefutable in Ireland’s current midfield, according to Kevin Kilbane, which is disappointing and unacceptable. Mary McLysaght asserts that owning a home doesn’t grant you exclusive parking rights on the street in front. Finally, what property prospects does a budget of €198,000 hold in Ireland, France, Spain, the US, and Sweden? It seems that Simon Harris and Keir Starmer’s political trajectory is promising for Anglo-Irish relations.