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Originally Posted by ni'k
I've been finding it hard to take music seriously or give much of a shit about whatever points the artist is trying to put across the more I learn about politics. An artists ego can seem like a pretty fake thing in comparison to what actually goes on in the world.
how does capitalism either degradate or enhance yr emotional involvement in music?
does the commodification of music rob it of artistic integrity?
what real difference can art make to an individual enslaved in capitalism? doesnt it just fufill us with fantasies of becoming a member of the class that enslaves us? is it not counter productive to buy into the egos of a musician dependant on you to ride out their little narcissitic mythical fantasy of self?
is it not pathetic to simply praise those that make art that highlights issues and worship the idea of highlighting issues for people who get a kick out of the supposed authenticity of the art which does this instead of actually doing something about it?
the bitterness of this is just me letting off steam.
maybe im just getting older and jaded... i dunno... it seems like i cant care anymore... which i find really sad.
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