13 Feb
2010
13 Feb
'10
10:57 a.m.
I'd like to point out that even though I don't
like what the guy is
doing I'm the last one to admit he isn't good at what he's doing. The
way he masters his equipment is certainly admirable and yes, he's a good
vocalist. But for me this is not so much art as eeeehhhmmm, what's a
good example, Barnett Newman
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnett_Newman) maybe. That's the first
example that comes up in my mind. Which brings up another aspect of art,
at least for me, it provokes certain emotions. Either because it was the
intention of the artist or because the artist chose an unconventional
way of displaying his talent.
I don't think that flavor and art talent are comparable, at least not in
a unbiased way.
This whole debate is a fine example why it's so hard for musicians to take
criticism serious.
/Sv-e