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In reply to the discussion: What is Kanye Wests malfunction? [View all]lovemydog
(11,833 posts)It's about the music. Both Beyonce and Kanye pour their heart, soul and brilliance into living breathing music that is tremendously popular and will be around forever. Kanye's comments are fine to me. We won't always get people to agree with us. But I agree one hundred percent with your posts on this thread.
DH Lawrence said 'trust the tale not the teller.' It's primarily about the work. And we and millions more respect the work!
In my mind there is no question as to Beyonce's exquisite artistry. I love her music. No one can take that away. She's one of the most popular artists in the world. The music industry has rarely given Grammy's to some of the world's most popular and brilliant artists. The music speaks for itself. That performance of the Etta James classic alone demonstrates her talents. And there's about a thousand other performances of hers that demonstrate it as well. Thank goodness we are here to enjoy and appreciate her!
Kanye is a genius artist and performer. Gospel, rhythm & blues, hip hop, hardcore rap, whatever labels people try and put on his music, labels and words don't suffice. What he does also speaks for itself. When I listen to his music I hear one of the most radical and brilliant people working today. I saw him in concert on the Glow-in-the-Dark tour. One of the most memorable and mind-blowing shows I've ever seen. I think about it often and it fills me with beautiful memories. He keeps pushing the envelope from his first amazing album onward. As you say, both Beyonce and Kanye keep moving on. With or without anyone who pisses and moans about comments directed toward an industry that deserves every ounce of that criticism, from the early days and through the Cadillac Records era and onward through today and tomorrow.
Haters gonna hate. Too bad for them if they miss out on the music of Beyonce and Kanye. Two of the most popular, innovative and absorbed artists of today. We're blessed to have them around us and enjoy their music. And I like Beck's music too.
It goes way beyond some 'like or dislike' crapola on social media or message boards. My mom is a professional musician. It's all about love and caring for the music. I love musical artists and respect what they do with their work. That goes way beyond how they talk or what 'tone' they may use. Especially when, as in Kanye's case in my opinion his comments are passionate, based on truth, and right on.