Experience of music listening and life history:

―Interview survey on participants in record concerts

Abstract

　　This article focuses on record concerts held by public halls, civic music halls or community centers in Japan. These listening practices are created as new local communities for senior citizens. Using a research method of life history interview in sociology, this study sheds light on how historical and physical experience of listening practices have been shared among participants of local record concerts. Dividing the participants into three types, this study analyses how the first type participants, i.e., audiophiles have been socialized through life stories of practicing music listening and using music media. It is revealed that audiophiles put importance on exchanging approval among members, achieving social contribution for local communities, or acquiring social capital through attending local record concerts.