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Davism wrote:frankixus wrote:Davism wrote:I think artists CAN be successful, but is it necessary? How many actors or artists do we need telling us how to think? To me, art transcends political persuasions. Art should unify, not divide..... and that's exactly what BoC has done.
'Art should unify, not divide' I think it's more easy by making music that consists of primarily instrumentals, and no vocals. Theres not much to divide people with. But, like for instance the references to Koresh, 666 etc. will probably divide some. I really think art will always divide people. It has to be, maybe not on a political level but it certainly does on a social level. Everything is made out of a point of view some might not like, it's how society works. People will always find a reason to not understand each other especially in this day and age.
The music might not be for everyone, but the 'boc enthusiasts' certainly are. It's really cool to see how everyone respects one another regardless of their views. I think it's a lovely thing society can really learn from. Maybe if everyone magically starts loving life like we love BoC, people feel like they have more in common and people will be nicer to each other.
Something just came to my mind. My favorite Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky once wrote something like: 'True art does not go with political views'. If he says so..... maybe you're right after all.
Yeah, I should have specified. I think the highest form of Art is not political. And Art can be divisive even without messages, I suppose; some people like abstract art, some prefer realism. But that's more about taste and preference.
But you're absolutely right, we need to find the most worthy thing to be in common with.
SamuraiDrifter wrote:
So I would say not only do I disagree with the stance expressed in that interview (you can choose either music or politics) I think BoC have come to change their view on it as well.
As of the last 7 years, they've only said one thing to us..."You okay?"
oliveoil22 wrote:As of the last 7 years, they've only said one thing to us..."You okay?"
That sample definitley gave me the good kind of chills. Kind of what we all needed to hear these last few years from them.
oliveoil22 wrote:As of the last 7 years, they've only said one thing to us..."You okay?"
That sample definitley gave me the good kind of chills. Kind of what we all needed to hear these last few years from them.
Echelon wrote:Actually, I don't even want to think about BOC and how they relate to modern politics. They're kind of my happy place away from it.
KoA wrote:Echelon wrote:Actually, I don't even want to think about BOC and how they relate to modern politics. They're kind of my happy place away from it.
Right?! How did this thread become about politics in a forum about an instrumental band? Pls let’s not mix the two.
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KoA wrote:Right?! How did this thread become about politics in a forum about an instrumental band? Pls let’s not mix the two.
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SamuraiDrifter wrote:KoA wrote:Right?! How did this thread become about politics in a forum about an instrumental band? Pls let’s not mix the two.
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BoC referred to Tomorrow's Harvest as a political album. The fact that their music is primarily instrumental doesn't somehow make their work apolitical either - look at Godspeed You Black Emperor (a band BoC have mentioned in at least one interview). The vast majority of their music is instrumental, but they are one of the most radically political bands I know of.
You don't like the political aspect, feel free to sit it out - but it's absolutely part of their work.
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