LOU REED SUCKS!
Lou Reed from a producer and musicians point of view more than sucks. He was up against an immortal industry of incredible writers and singers ever to happen, so how does this worm come out on top. Perhaps when his fans become deceased he will finally disappear. I am not one to bad mouth any artist, but when Lou Reed got on the mole hill and started trashing all the artists of fame around him I got turned off by his egocentric behavior. Now most artists tend to have a big ego, but this gentlemen had nothing to stand on. I am not going on a musician 'man hunt' or a 'pretentious' escape to discredit someone, perhaps I will listen a lot more and try to discover just what people liked about this idiot. So many people had so many opportunities to discover alternative music, which I must profess is a giant stain on the minds of those who even considered his music good. Sorry Lou- there was nothing ever there to capture my imagination.
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I'm a musician by profession..........and i gotta say........everyone is entitled to their own opinion........but you got some shit to learn about music bro!!..........the funny thjng is.....A lot of people agree with your opinion.........but very few of them are musicians..........know what I mean?..........it's like being a magician's magician!!........'nuff said.............peace..........T xo
I have been an ex-studio musician for Columbia Records in New York during the late 60's playing my New Yorker Jazz Guitar with the best. Became a studio engineer for John Hammond, the CEO of Columbia Records - who I house partied with and met many of the stars, including Dylan ... I decided that I made more money in radio. My assessment is entirely my own. I have my own label where I still produce some bands... I don't have shit to learn about music ..bro... but I did hit a nerve with you here... sorry. Also I understand you were or are in theater scoring - then you must know Evelyn Nienken who co-authored a book called Stanislavsky and One Step More - she was my producer when i was young... so I must say i come from an educated music background... and can also write music... peace..
Hey Tony - you can learn a little bit about my own personal music here... regards.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwEnnbAH1DZFiYSFA1jfFA
Also won awards at Lincoln Center as most original artist during a casting when they called out all the New York musicians to participate - I won twice.. God going back seems like a long time ago..
Its okay to open up this can of worms - as you will learn a little more about me.. I guess.
I think you might know that as an artist I had major shows as well .. my last being at the Waldorf Astoria to celebrate giving Capt. Sully a painting I created for him. ABC and much of New York went to see the painting. I will attache a link here..
My artist name is Richard Q'zeromen -- and I use the same name for my Internet Radio station.
http://themiraclepaintings.blogspot.com
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game, set, and match, Ricardo, impressive, lol....in the words of Denzel Washington; My Man! I think you should win an award for best rebuttal,EVER....sometimes the comments are more fun than the writes....cheers maestro!
Well I guess I tried to make a point with Lou Reed, that 'negative press' creates legends.
He is in my opinion a 'low talent' especially when bands like Pink Floyd came along and beat his ass up with alternative and high quality recordings. Did they start something - music critics zoom in and sometimes provide false attributes to an entertainer, even if they are undeserving of these merits.
I only criticized people that criticize others, hey thats my job as a poet that dabbles in this arena. Sometimes it comes back and you yourself become criticize, but that is the way the world works. Whatever your voice is put it out there and share it with other commonalty people.
What comes to mind is the music awards - Frank Zappa and Lou were not really friends, yet he epitaphed him with dignity and honors showing his other face. While 'same label' artists sometimes get into these battles for press ratings and of course selling records, its a underhanded and bitter business.
Well I said enough about Lou Reed and this topic - sequestering it before fires break out.
I think we all learned some lessons today... even at my age and so called worldly experience...
Thank goodness... still in the U.S.A .. we can voice an opinion.
well said, Ricardo...'Thank goodness...still in the U.S.A .. we can voice an opinion.' you inspired me go to youtube to check out Lou Reed, yesterday; I'm a biography addict, so thanks for that, and I came away without much of an opinion on him, to be honest, lol....not sure if I would put him in the upper level of all --time, great musicians; a matter of taste, I suppose, and yes he still tours, so has his fans, no doubt....the man is certainly opinionated and expresses his opinion well, I admire that about him, and about anyone really....,Ricardo, what do you think of Andy Wharhal? I'm trying to get a feel for his legacy. He's been called the most important 'artist' of the second-half of the twentieth century, an American icon... I'm curious about your take on him....stay well
ps, this is a well written 'opinion' on Lou Reed, and thank goodness folks are still allowed to voice one of those without having 'to show themselves an 'expert' first....cheers
Hi Christopher - Andy Warhol was a can of Soup. He challenged a friend and said that art is whatever you can get away with - and as the story goes - he became successful and won the bet. Other than a contrived and coy beginning he was implementable in starting a modern art movement. Because he crossed the line so often he became a staple in the upper echelon of high society or anyone that had tons of wealth and just liked Andy Warhol for what he was and what he represented. A lot of the strange and wicked also became promoted in this new-age free for all. He will always remain a bit of mystery as he toyed with art films and enjoyed a little limelight with his visionary ideas. Mind you, like Lou Reed this was a sensitive time for investigating art on all forms. We either build or eventually corrupt the legacies of the so called greats because minds change. Lou Reed, no longer tours, as he is now dead. Andy set out what he wanted to do through discounting the true efforts of ''real' art by controlling the mecca and stables of 'artistic statement'. He ushered in 'fast food' art, which still remains today. The only problem I have with this venue is it doesn't challenge the artist to truly be himself, as academia is thrown out the window. We now live in in a world of art that is painfully slow. quivering on the edge of enterprising loss. I spent an entire lifetime still not achieving the discipline of the great masters... for a romp in the hay... I like yesteryear and consider it far superior to anything that is created today ... look at architecture as an example. Makes you wonder about European buildings and the efficiency of its genius. When I walk into a museum I am in awe that humans are capable of such great art. So where are we now? We have become successfully pimped by society in dictating what is and what is not. I will always be appalled by lesser minds condemning the minds of the greats. Thank goodness we have museums to house such artifacts. Everything I said here applies to music as well, except that music must change skirts every ten years. or less to stay in the mainstream. So it becomes a quadrant of constant change to be appealing to an audience, unless you are Mozart. So I am interested in seeing longevity and 'one of a kindness' that infinitely lasts. My thoughts are: if you are an artist by painting or musical measures, construct something that is uniquely your own property... in my hearts of hearts ... the Beatles will remain an infinite example... Ars longa, vita brevis!
Hello Ricardo, Im not a big fan of Lou Reed myself but Velvet Underground was an awesome band that he was a big contributor to. I understand your opinion on him, because like another individual on here and I mention no names and he makes a rare appearance with his egotistical attitude and bullshit writes claiming to br the best so yeah I understand; especially when he tears other people down around him. I don't mind his songs but he's no Dylan that's for sure and he definitely isn't in not tops of any rock categories. Hey that's my opinion and so is the fact that I admire this honest opinionated write. Thanks for sharing man.
Well thank you Devon - as I didn't mean to piss on someone that likes him or the VU. Probably the reason I didn't pay much attention to him during his time was I was interested in greats that ended up supremely superior to their later induction in the world of music. Eric Clapton (The Creme) Jimmy Hendrix, and the tremendous energies induced by the English bands. Beach boys were a true filter of 'normality' and while Pet Sounds kept up with the aggressive changes in music - I never really liked them either, and thought as a harmony driven band, the Bee Gees were better... I remember hanging out at the Newsstand on the lower East side where people met these blokes all the time - in fact it was at this Newsstand where a girl asked me if I knew about Woodstock and would I like to join her caravan of riders... I was hired as an apprentice carpenter to nail down the stage... I stayed (3) years after and became a macrobiotic cook. I am indefinably a product of the 60's and am still here doing what I love best... creating art. From the simple days of coloring dye T-shirts to being represented by the Museum of Art of New York showing my art in Churches .. I had a great life. Today - old and a poet... I live by the words" "you're only as young as you feel'... and I feel terrific...its great going out in the zenith of your conscious travels..
Wow thats awesome, you worked on the stage for woodstock and you were a macrobiotic cook wow. I know that diet and would love to do it but I enjoy meat. Macrobiotic is known to cure cancer and help with all other ailments such as diabetes acid reflux high blood pressure and a whole other bunch of good stuff. I read your list of achievements and experiences and I can tell you from what I've read you sir have definitely lived a full life and im glad you are doing well. Keep posting those kick ass writes and I will keep reading and enjoying.
Holy Crap Ricardo!!........I had no idea you had such a well rounded musical background.......... my bad bro!!.......... shouldn't have made that assumption.............I do apologize for that!!.......... Gotta stick to my guns with though with my admiration of everything Lou has contributed to my life and my love of music personally........... Peace..........T xo
Lol... no problem. I have been pretty quiet around here. It was just an opportunity to talk and prove I had lips. I admire and think highly of your writing skills - who we marry or who we praise belong to our legitimate reasons for forging on... . no problem here... thanks for responding.
lol, I can't believe I forgot the man is dead, Ricardo.....perhaps touring in heaven? Maybe not. Hey I think you nailed it with Warhol....though Reed and many others saw him as a genius, I didn't quite buy the explanations they gave, he nonetheless left his mark. And researching him had me thinking a lot about legacy and how important it is for an artist. What drives you most as an artist, Ricardo? Or maybe I should ask, how important to you is the idea of leaving some sort of legacy....do you think artists believe to a certain extent that they can live beyond this mortal coil, and subconsciously it fuels them to keep publishing their work, exhibit their paintings, do whatever they do....or is it just the want or need to be loved, financially compensated, appreciated or recognized? My uncle was a great tenor and would sing everywhere, in the yard, church, walking down the road....he loved singing and got pleasure from it, anyone who heard him knew he could sing, and he seemed content with that.
And many great painters just enjoy the process of painting or the final product. I've heard of famous poets who write poetry as some sort of therapy or healing and put away the poems; maybe not intentionally, but it doesn't seem important enough to have anyone read their work, obviously this is not the case with all.....but I'm curious on your take on why artists still hunger to be heard, after a certain point....and thanks again for the Warhol explanation, that is well said....hopefully, I'm not annoying you with these odd questions....I enjoy reading your take on certain things, cheers.
Poets are artists - painting a verbal meaning to a liquidous message.
I believe it is inherent in all artists to continue vibrating their spirits via their art. I am amazed that poetry which is a 'one dimensional' visual experience, becomes a 3 D experience as our minds analyze it. Since in death, only the living can discern the World around himself. and since we can be vigorous craftsman our goal would be to define ourselves with the best 'cerebral quality' we can muster. In is in this self recognition - where we begin to care about our lasting legacy. Some poets would prefer to not care about a legacy and treat their works as 'current and disposable'.
Did Michelangelo know in his time he would be remembered for an eternity? I would hope, that my poems are read centuries from now. While technology changes around us constantly, some things do not change, as we still read the Open Air works of Aristotle.
People will buy glorious grave monuments just to let the World know they were here. While the impoverished poor had to survive legendary boundaries to let people know they were here.
I would rather be a legend than an artifact - as the spirit has concsioussnes...
Damn Right. QED.
P.S.
" I will always be appalled by lesser minds condemning the minds of the greats... "
Arrow to the sticking place, fellow Poet !!!!
P.P.S.
But upon reflection i must admit... You had so many " sticking places ". The Mind boggles to approve !