I was inspired by my friend Gerarda's blog posts, and decided to start up this blog. Now that I've this blog, I'm not sure what to blog about! There's so many topics in this world; how am I supposed to coherently discuss one?!
Since Keith Richards just released his autobiography, I am going to discuss things you should not snort. There are a variety of things you should not snort. Pencil shavings, rat poison, slip 'n slides, easy cheese, and with significant emphasis, PARENTS. I love Keith, I do, but snorting objects that used to be people just isn't right.
While I prefer my rock musicians falling out of coconut trees instead of snorting a parent; I miss the crazy antics of musicians. Most mainstream musicians are as fascinating as beige walls. Lady Gaga and Kanye West are the only people who do crazy things, and they just do it for the press. What happened to excitement of the business? The spontaniety of it all. In the words of B.B. King, 'The Thrill is Gone.'
We're a pretty jaded society. Gone are the days of people being shocked by drug arrests. Drug arrests are now a very common occurance. Tirades? A tad shocking, but not overly so.
I'm not saying that I want musicians suffering several drug addictions or going on tirades, but can't they have some personality? Bob Dylan is a great example. He didn't play to the press, but he still had so much personality. But with today's musicians, there's not a lot going on musically, and there's usually not much going on personality-wise. Just a bunch of people trying to sound like what other popular bands/singers sound like.
Do you agree? Do you profusely disagree with me? Thought of some other objects you shouldn't snort? Leave Leave a comment!
I leave you with a song that's kind of-ish related to Keith, that crazy kid. It's a great cover by a great group.
"Like a Rolling Stone" - The Vitamin String Quartet
Yay!! Excellent first blog Brit! And I get a mention <3 I shall add you on my blog list thing on my blog page. In regards to the topic of your blog, I think you are absolutely right about the most popular musicians, they are boring and drab (just like their music usually) although in my opinion I think Lady Gaga is just crazy coz she is. I think if you look at other musicians who are not as popular/mainstream but are still well recognised and relatively famous there are plenty who have personalities and have interesting stories as individuals/bands. I guess as society progresses things that are acceptable/not acceptable changes but they are certainly musicians who have heaps of weird and wonderful personalities. For example ( I can only go on the music I like) The Mars Volta (mainly Omar Rodrigeuz-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, wicked last names eh?) are pretty full of stories and personality and their music reflects that, Tool, Placebo, even Muse, are bands filled with interesting people with interesting opinions. I guess it's harder to notice because what they do is not publicised as much as the boring musicians.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I'm supposed to post here or click a specific reply button to reply to your post, but I'll post here. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I will try to mention you in every blog from now on! ;D
I really like your point about what is deemed as acceptable as society progresses. I agree with you, there are still several interesting lesser-known artists, but my peeve is mainly about the very mainstream(BORING) musicians who look like they either walked out of the same Gap ad, or glued bizarre objects to their bras.
I think The White Stripes are a great example of an interesting modern band. They have mystery, personality, and good music. Same with Foo Fighters(less mystery, though). My grief is from mainstream. It's so unsatisfying. I can't understand why people like it. Most of it's so... anemic.. But maybe that's better. Leave the shoddy stuff for the posers, and the people who actually want something more can dig for it?
Those are awesome last names! And badass first names too! :D Muse is also a great example!
Love the blog, Sayno! (CAN I call you by your first name???) I can't comment on the state of boring contemporary musicians since I'm old and senile. But I do admire the Foo Fighters. They're the only band that has taken a vocal stand against foo, and I believe that takes great courage.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you should not snort artichokes. I know they look tempting, and are one of the more provacative vegetables, but their "pretty boy" countenance is misleading. Very painful, very dangerous. Likewise, you run risks gluing them to your bra.