I don't think originality or revolution really exists in any form of music or art or though. Most of the most seemingly ingenious artists drew from influences that other people didn't necessarily have. But when an outside group encounters such an artist, they see them as an example of a highly individualized genius who came up with their concepts just from themselves. Really, when it comes down to it, we all draw inspiration from movements and not much more. So really, it doesn't matter how old the style is, because it's just another movement that you can pick apart and turn into something new. That's where the true individual creative impetus comes in; in the combination of different attitudes, techniques, and styles. It becomes meaningful when it reflects a sentiment that many people feel deep below, but yet do not have the words or images to express it. We use artists to express the feelings that exist below the surface of our everyday conscious minds.
Also, because of that, I like old-time music because it depicts some musical forms that are really really different from what most of us are used to hearing. But I like playing almost anything, to be honest. Shit, there've been so many times someone has seen me with my banjo and started rapping "Fuck the Police" and it's the greatest thing ever. That's happened three times in three different cities. But old-time is simply my favorite thing to play right now and I don't think I or my friends play it in a boring, uninspired way. Not to sound pretentious. But we try to give it as much liveliness and energy as possible.
