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June 18, 2010 The popular music of today I cannot seem to connect with. There are some songs that catch my attention but for the most part there is no visceral connection between my solar plexus and my ears. Years ago I held music in a higher esteem than I do now because today it either lacks the fundamental elements of style, percussion and syncopation because my brain cannot engage with it. I think it’s not about age or time of life because I listened to the most varied music available from industrial, punk rock, adult contemporary to get this country music. I would not be able to classify what is happening now. Hip-hop does not draw me in, for the most part because in my opinion it is not music but rather urban prose. Expression yes, music no. I might draw some fire for that statement but when lyrics that rhyme are put together merely because they rhyme it is not music to me. It’s like an anagram that is spelled first and the words are configured to fit the anagram not the reverse. Take SCUBA for instance it is a word by itself but not many know what it stands for. In that case it just so happened a pronounceable word came about. Today rhyming is from the head not the heart. I also used to think that in my life as a dancer in the 1980’s that music juxtaposed with dance gave more meaning to some songs over others. I now know that this is not true music comes first and the interpretation of that music dancing came second. It just so happened that I had the venue to give music Dionysian art it so richly deserved.
Musicians like the Stones, Eagles and Led Zeppelin are still active because the money is so attractive and their solo careers have long since sputtered. I am glad they still perform but it lacks the anthem of originality, rebelliousness and the fact that our parents hated it made it attractive as well. To wit music sales are paltry when compared to the 20th century. I also attribute the fact that there is a dearth of musical talent as well. Another statement that might have me assassinated but when hip-hop and country music are the headliners something is seriously missing from the collection. Not that that form of expression does not have its place but it feels like the supporting cast has taken over the starring roles.
I seem to see life through the lens of metaphors that show up whenever I am moved or connected with the deeper meaning of life in front of me. My style humorous in one layer can move you to tears or have you nodding "yes" as you sidle up to the emotions in you. My explorations delve into the human condition as it relates to fragmented relationships, blended family challenges and any form of the addictions that plague us. I won't try to tell you what to do or give you 10 easy steps or even point you in the direction I think you should be headed. Rather it is my wish that you take longer looks at the areas of your life you only gave fleeting glances to.
Email: jackbriant@mac.com
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