On Apr 21, 2004, at 6:19 PM, Concrete Cookie wrote:
quoted 5 lines What makes you think this argument is unconvincing? I've seen this> What makes you think this argument is unconvincing? I've seen this
> topic around and I know people have different views but I honestly
> think Music/ART IS political whether its a soundtrack for a
> revolution...or when you're doing an event that goes against current
> laws to protest the legality of the laws indirectly.
Music/art can be political and often is. But it's rarely about
politics that influence many people. Perhaps an artist is releasing
music because they feel that there should be more electronic music out
there? The very fact that we listen to electronic music instead of
throwing on the radio to only hear music from 5 major "labels" is
political.
But often, politics have very little to do with who is in office in a
particular country. if you're worried about getting funding as an
artist, perhaps, but just because something can be political doesn't
mean it's going to be, or in a way you'd assume.
similarly, just because a group is discussing music doesn't mean that
they'd have any interest discussing politics. Sure, fine, say that idm
is inherently biased against the current administration. what does
that have to do with the list? Are you looking for songs that openly
bash Bush? Perhaps looking to back up Kerry's run with some kickin'
tunes and want to find something that's appropriate?
Similarly, just because people in a group share one interest doesn't
mean they'll share any other interest or notions. The bell curve may
wiggle slightly (think of a big jello mold), but it never disappears
with a big group.
derek
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