Today I heard Puddle of Mudd's cover of "Gimme Shelter" and in the process of looking for the lyrics I ended up on the Wikipedia page for the Rolling Stones's version, which led me to the magazine's page, which led me to this page.
Well no matter. Let me be the first to publicly announce that I am a self-described rockist, adherent to the fundamental tenant of rockism.
Not only do I respect rock artists more than lip-syncing girls and prepubescent boys and the corporations who knowingly churn out the same crap year after year, but I actually have the controversial opinion that music must consist of notes and singing must involve a melody. Maybe it's just my musical upbringing talking, but I don't consider talking fast into a microphone singing, even if you rhyme the occasional word.
That's not to say other forms of audible entertainment are a waste. Everyone has their own tastes. But calling it music is what I have a problem with. I don't call power point presentations movies, and I don't call rhythmic talking music.
But I digress. I hereby announce to the world that rockism has its first public member. All hail our lord and master Mick Jagger! Or should it be Robert Plant? I'm partial to Angus Young, myself.
Rockism is a derogatory term referring to perceived biases in popular music criticism. ... The fundamental tenet of rockism, ... is that some forms of popular music, and some musical artists, are inherently more authentic and deserving of respect than others.Sounds like me.
There are no self-described rockists or adherents of rockism.What? No one has admitted to being a rockist? Everyone with an opinion on music (aside from those weirdos who "like everything") values some music and musicians over others.
Well no matter. Let me be the first to publicly announce that I am a self-described rockist, adherent to the fundamental tenant of rockism.
Not only do I respect rock artists more than lip-syncing girls and prepubescent boys and the corporations who knowingly churn out the same crap year after year, but I actually have the controversial opinion that music must consist of notes and singing must involve a melody. Maybe it's just my musical upbringing talking, but I don't consider talking fast into a microphone singing, even if you rhyme the occasional word.
That's not to say other forms of audible entertainment are a waste. Everyone has their own tastes. But calling it music is what I have a problem with. I don't call power point presentations movies, and I don't call rhythmic talking music.
But I digress. I hereby announce to the world that rockism has its first public member. All hail our lord and master Mick Jagger! Or should it be Robert Plant? I'm partial to Angus Young, myself.
