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Flagg · 06-11-2017, 23:45

I've always considered art to be in the eye of the beholder.

I like looking at Jackson Pollock paintings, mainly because I'm trying(and failing) to understand how it's so much better than what my kids sprayed across a bit of paper.

The latest thing to catch my eye is sand mandala art. Tibetan Buddhist monks who make sand art grain of coloured sand by grain of coloured sand. Then they sweep it up and throw it in the closest moving body of water as a symbol of impermanence.

Prince(Rogers Nelson) was nothing short of a genius writing, producing, and performing across the entire spectrum. Although everything about Prince was sex rather than political statement. I reckon his work would be worthy of a degree.

I've heard the odd rap song that I genuinely enjoy, but it's the rare exception rather than the rule.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=obI2G5qj7VI

I'm a fan of this song, largely because it's from a great buddy cop film and the song my offsider and I would listen to while driving our soft skin vehicle in Afghan.

The lyrics are a bit black power revolution-y. But I perceive it as calling BS on the whole thing as well. But mostly it's memories of my Mate and I riding and sharing a laugh on the job.

But my personal tastes lean elsewhere.

I think part of the problem in the controversy is the subjective nature of it all.

I tend to put very little weight in a small number of subjective opinions, unless those opinions originate with those I know or respect.

One advantage few music lovers ever seem to discuss is the huge number of hidden musical treasures around the world, or in your own town's dive bar music scene.

I remember being absolutely mesmerised by a truly hypnotic song on the TV in a foreign hotel room. Simply beautiful.

And then the next day at a meal/function with foreign counterparts, one of the leaders got up and started singing, like a tortured cat.

Hard to find beauty in that, but there was certainly plenty of humour to go around!

Lately, I've been listening to Gordon Lightfoot, Sundown:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s8rR7E6NfY4

I feel like we could use a contemporary Vet who can write, sing, and play acoustic guitar right now.

06-11-2017, 23:45	#26
Flagg Area Commander Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,423	I've always considered art to be in the eye of the beholder. I like looking at Jackson Pollock paintings, mainly because I'm trying(and failing) to understand how it's so much better than what my kids sprayed across a bit of paper. The latest thing to catch my eye is sand mandala art. Tibetan Buddhist monks who make sand art grain of coloured sand by grain of coloured sand. Then they sweep it up and throw it in the closest moving body of water as a symbol of impermanence. Prince(Rogers Nelson) was nothing short of a genius writing, producing, and performing across the entire spectrum. Although everything about Prince was sex rather than political statement. I reckon his work would be worthy of a degree. I've heard the odd rap song that I genuinely enjoy, but it's the rare exception rather than the rule. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=obI2G5qj7VI I'm a fan of this song, largely because it's from a great buddy cop film and the song my offsider and I would listen to while driving our soft skin vehicle in Afghan. The lyrics are a bit black power revolution-y. But I perceive it as calling BS on the whole thing as well. But mostly it's memories of my Mate and I riding and sharing a laugh on the job. But my personal tastes lean elsewhere. I think part of the problem in the controversy is the subjective nature of it all. I tend to put very little weight in a small number of subjective opinions, unless those opinions originate with those I know or respect. One advantage few music lovers ever seem to discuss is the huge number of hidden musical treasures around the world, or in your own town's dive bar music scene. I remember being absolutely mesmerised by a truly hypnotic song on the TV in a foreign hotel room. Simply beautiful. And then the next day at a meal/function with foreign counterparts, one of the leaders got up and started singing, like a tortured cat. Hard to find beauty in that, but there was certainly plenty of humour to go around! Lately, I've been listening to Gordon Lightfoot, Sundown: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s8rR7E6NfY4 I feel like we could use a contemporary Vet who can write, sing, and play acoustic guitar right now.
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