RichardL wrote:
Andy
at 5-17-2010
It never ceases to amaze me how people who (I assume) don't create anything themselves, can be so casually dismissive of the hard work of artists. So quick to reduce that effort, calling it "meaningless" or "pointless". As this visual/audio experience goes out across the world, reaching millions more people than you ever will, who are you to say how many it will touch, and what meaning and connection each person will find in it?
It's a double edged-sword.
Anyone that creates or practices any kind of art -- be it visual, music, writing, dancing, etc. -- is faced with being criticized, unappreciated, and even laughed at for what they've put prodigious amounts of effort into. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
As an artist, you must put all of your effort, blood, sweat, tears, and passion into your work, and if people appreciate it -- and usually *at least* a couple people do -- great, and if not, fuck 'em. Use what you learn from these naysayers to hone and perfect your craft, but don't allow bitterness to dull your resolve or affect your creativity.
Topically speaking, Trent's been lucky to work with some amazing people and gain fame and recognition for his "art", but by now he should be used to certain people simply not liking it... some people don't like electronica. Some people won't like the Q's voice. I don't let
anyone dictate to me what I should see, hear, or feel is beautiful, why should this anonymous asshat "Andy" make me feel guilty for having a mind of my own? Why does "Andy" care so much
period?
I really
like the last three minutes of
A Drowning. Yeah, It's NINish, but in the best possible way. The beginning...meh, not so much. The other track is alright, since it reminds me of Machine Gun, and the video was gruesome, but that's to be expected if Trent is involved creatively. It seems he's a horror film fan, so the more gruesome the better...
Consequently, do I care whether anyone thinks my taste in music sucks? Fuck no -- y'all ain't buying my music.
Music and poetry isn't fashion, it's the very sound of the artist/poet's soul...