>I personally am not about to take part in any movement that makes >suggestions as to what the message of my music should be (if it >has lyrics at all.) The first few songs of mine that will >finally be releasable in the foreseeable future have themes like >"we exploit those less powerful than us because it feels good", >"I see you're trying to defeat me; go ahead, people are >watching" and "I'm trying to make you happy so bear with me >while I neglect you". Not exactly material for holding lighters >aloft and crying out power to the people. But I write it this >way because I like it this way, and I'll release it on the web >for nothing when it's done just as I've released it when it's >not done in the past, movement or no movement. > >I don't really shoot for positive or negative sentiments in my >stuff, and I'd rather swear off making music for the rest of my >life than commit to including or not including someone else's >messages in it. > >But go ahead, knock yourself out. > >Rob Whooooah! Loooook-out! Rob comes out swinging! It's a one-round knock-out! LOL I'm with ya, guy - Freeeeeeeeeeeeeedooooooooom!!!!!!!!!! Just for clarification: I believe Carlo's intent was to discuss things that *could* be done with music - not what *should* or *must* be done. We've all got a choice. (Be ye of the fighting Irish by any chance?) :) - M (Too scared to type my whole name.)
