Originally Posted by ni'k

how does capitalism either degradate or enhance yr emotional involvement in music?

It doesn't.

does the commodification of music rob it of artistic integrity?

Nope.


what real difference can art make to an individual enslaved in capitalism?

Nobody ever asked the artists to make any real change to anything. Leave it to more incompetent/competent people.

doesnt it just fufill us with fantasies of becoming a member of the class that enslaves us?
Why would anyone realistically aspire to be poor? Good art is produced regardless of your social status. innit?

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?
Again, it's your choice as a consumer of music not to do that. Nobody's forcing you.

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?

I'm not sure of what you mean with that.


the bitterness of this is just me letting off steam.

Capitalism just caught you, there. Kidding.
maybe im just getting older and jaded... i dunno... it seems like i cant care anymore... which i find really sad.

Hmm, not sure if this has to do with society, maybe personal issues are at stake more than anything else.