The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #115374   Message #2470411
Posted By: olddude
19-Oct-08 - 11:12 PM
Thread Name: Singer/songwriters(again)
Subject: RE: Singer/songwriters(again)
For me it boils down to this, some music I like, some music I am absolutely crazy about, some music I cannot stomach no matter how much medicine I take. How it is classified, categorized, discussed, debated or dissected for hidden meaning - If it is a great song, I will probably learn it and play it, if I hate it, I will pass. I really don't care where it comes from or who the artist is. Some artists for me have a higher track record of great songs that I like than others. However even great songwriters like great painters make bad songs sometimes. And I fully appreciate that others may think the song is wonderful. I am sure many people think the "horse with no name is a masterpiece" Bruce will vomit if he hears that song. Personal taste just like the personal taste in guitars. Who cares if it is trad, anon or written by Joe the Plumber to quote McCain if you like it rock on, if not ... don't listen. I myself will not listen to Rap, and I am on record about my feelings towards that "art form" however, I realize many people do so to each their own.