Recently I had my first live show at a demoparty, and my parents came along (as did my mate and sister). They had no idea what to expect, as I never really show them my music.
After my set, my parents were stoked at the music (as well as my performance). They were buzzing on the way home constantly, talking about how cool the music was (not just mario-at-a-rave responses, either).
After trying to purchase and post some chip stuff across the world for the last few months, only to have my parents completely clock off my communication with postage (it's useless, I wish you'd get off that gameboy, uhruhghrhu), they suddenly realised how much it meant to me and are extremely supportive of my chiptune endeavours now - giving me cash to buy a cart or bit of gear, organising stuff with the promoters and organisers for gigs and acting as my manager, and even letting me fly down to Melbourne for the next Soundbytesby myself for "however long it's on for".
(also they asked if I wanted an expensive top-of-the-range computer of my choice to write music with to replace my broken netbook. I on't need it for chip, but it would be nice...)
What does your family and your close friends think of chip music and your involvement with it?
