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Originally posted by Joss Weatherby I think artist recognition is anti-artistic. Who cares who the artist is, if that matters then the art itself is shallow inherently. As long as it draws an emotional response from the viewer that the viewer appreciates then that is all that matters. Artist worship is just like DJ worship, douchey.

I actually see what you mean, and don't disagree... though I can think of some excellent examples that work absolutely contrary to what you are saying. One in particular comes to mind, though I am unfortunately not at liberty to share. The point is, most every worthwhile artist works from their experience, whether it be good or bad, and the inspiration for a song may be absolutely contrary to what mutability the witness at large might apply- there is beauty in this, the process to distill instance to a meaningful piece of work. No artist in control of his or her work is removed from this, and it is a thoroughly enriching thing.

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Originally posted by Lews Agree; I would argue that the best art comes from people who have seen both sides of the equation. However, if I had to choose, I'd go with myopicly depressing art over colorful unicorns any day

Yes and yes. Being in touch with what touches is paramount; no range of emotion has autonomy on this. It's rather Nietzschean; you must know the absence of anything worthwhile to know what is worth loving. Any wallowing on either end of the spectrum is just that; self-indulgent slop.

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In other news, it's getting harder and harder to deal with my breakup.

This was my first love and I'm hitting a hard wall of reality being back in the States.

Worst thing to do is what I'm doing right now. Crown and coke and thinking.

Bygone raptures make future favours. What's lost is mystery; the rest is history. You'll be ok, guy.

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Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On Yes and yes. Being in touch with what touches is paramount; no range of emotion has autonomy on this. It's rather Nietzschean; you must know the absence of anything worthwhile to know what is worth loving. Any wallowing on either end of the spectrum is just that; self-indulgent slop.

Basically this, yep.

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Yea... I know.

The last six months have been a mind fuck, though.

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Originally posted by OrangestO In other news, it's getting harder and harder to deal with my breakup. This was my first love and I'm hitting a hard wall of reality being back in the States. Worst thing to do is what I'm doing right now. Crown and coke and thinking.

As trite as it sounds, you'll be okay, man. It's merely gonna suck for a long time before it gets better.

Now don't drink too much

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Originally posted by Lews However, if I had to choose, I'd go with myopicly depressing art over colorful unicorns any day

What about colorful and depressing?

In terms of music thats why I love The Raveonettes, their songs sound upbeat but are usually about rape and suicide and torrid love and sexual promiscuity.


Also I am watching the latest Evangelion movie and its very colorful but pretty wtf.

I never thought happy memories could be so painful to remember.

Drink too much? I won't.

I'm just reflecting and that's probably doing more harm than the alcohol, right now.

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Originally posted by OrangestO I never thought happy memories could be so painful to remember. Drink too much? I won't. I'm just reflecting and that's probably doing more harm than the alcohol, right now.

You gotta reflect some day.

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Sometimes, harm is what's needed.

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