and pondering feast vs. substance.
sometimes i like to be entertained. i’ll watch a brainless movie by only the expectation of laughing. i’ll read a romance book for pure entertainment. i’ll listen to music that is sport to dance to or brings fond memories of the past.
at intervals i like substance. i want what i’m watching or listening to to medium something or have some artistic merit. i want the movie to be delivered of a message. i want the book to challenge me to change. i want the music to have great lyrical depth and melodious sophistication.
i got to thinking why do these two things take to be mutually exclusive. often they are. i mean something be able to’t be entertaining and deep right? or can it?
which prompted this question? well i was listening to this guy…
i’m highly entertained by Frank Sinatra. his songs make me happy. i celebrate in song along…yet, his artistry is amazing. the level of nature that the arrangements and vocals display are still the standard just today. i mean for goodness sakes people compare Jay Z to him (for all that i think that is a stretch)
then i got to rational about this guy….
John Mayer is able to transcend this hospitable treatment vs. substance idea. he is loved by critics and soccer moms resemblant. his ability to rip on guitar impresses musicians and his songwriting is equivalence excellent. his boyish looks and interaction with fans makes him accessible to everyone.
in such a manner who do you think can pull this off. which artist, movie signer of a promissory note, author, musician can be both entertaining and yet retain artistic wholeness and substance?
let me hear your thoughts.
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