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Artistic Genius vs. Personal Demons
Posted on 3/3/14 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 3/3/14 at 6:03 pm
I was just reviewing some Nirvana lyrics. I think Cobain was an astounding lyricist. But his lyrics reflected his deep psychological turmoil.
As fans, would you rather have an artist's large body of work, or would you rather that person be able to find psychological tranquility?
Cobain ended up destroying himself, but other artists, like Johnny Cash, lived long fulfilling lives. So, I don't know. But I do think it's tricky question especially if you love sincere, authentic music.
As fans, would you rather have an artist's large body of work, or would you rather that person be able to find psychological tranquility?
Cobain ended up destroying himself, but other artists, like Johnny Cash, lived long fulfilling lives. So, I don't know. But I do think it's tricky question especially if you love sincere, authentic music.
This post was edited on 3/3/14 at 6:04 pm
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Posted on 3/3/14 at 6:23 pm to LSUFOREVERAMEN
People like Joplin, Morrison and Hendrix would never have been as creative without all of the down times in their lives. These experiences are what an artist draws on to create the vivid pictures of life itself. Gene Krupa is another fine example of this.
And don't forget the old Possum, George Jones.
And don't forget the old Possum, George Jones.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 7:03 pm to LSUFOREVERAMEN
Can you cite some of lyrics you think are astounding, because I always thought Nirvana lyrics were their weakest part of their music.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 7:35 pm to Patrick O Rly
"I'm worst at what I do best, and for this gift, I feel blessed."
"I wish was I was like them, but I can pretend, the sun is gone, but I have light."
"I wish was I was like them, but I can pretend, the sun is gone, but I have light."
Posted on 3/3/14 at 7:37 pm to LSUFOREVERAMEN
I actually like their lyrics more than their music. Cobain reminded me of Leonard Cohen.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 7:45 pm to LSUFOREVERAMEN
quote:
"I'm worst at what I do best, and for this gift, I feel blessed."
Tripe.
quote:
"I wish was I was like them, but I can pretend, the sun is gone, but I have light."
Better, but still not great.
I think lyrics are overrated. It's hard to write real quality stuff, so the trick is to write something that sounds pleasing that's not noticeably bad. Lyrics are like another instrument imo.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 7:51 pm to Patrick O Rly
The lyrics for Teen Spirit are sorta stream of consciousness. It's like a river of contradictory and paradoxical statements.
The trick to stream of consciousness is to make sense out of the senseless. Even though "I'm worst at what I do best, and for this gift, I feel blessed," is self-contradictory and paradoxical, you still get a sense of despair and emotional crisis.
Cobain was very literate. He read Bernard Shaw and James Joyce, and he incorporated their techniques into his own writing.
The trick to stream of consciousness is to make sense out of the senseless. Even though "I'm worst at what I do best, and for this gift, I feel blessed," is self-contradictory and paradoxical, you still get a sense of despair and emotional crisis.
Cobain was very literate. He read Bernard Shaw and James Joyce, and he incorporated their techniques into his own writing.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 8:11 pm to Patrick O Rly
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