I was born in 1988, so not too long ago. I am raised in the post generation x era. The world would seem to someone like me to be quite exciting and trust me I believe it to be. However, I do feel that the world today is more worse off than it ever has been in any other period of history. No, not in the realm of science or mathematics. We have accomplished great feats in these areas. My proof lies with the entertainment industry. It has become cheapened glitter and voracious sex. That's it and thats all people care about. The beauty of music that once spoke to a man's heart, enlightened the mind and soothed the soul is rapidly disappearing. I grew up listening to southern rock, New England mainstream pop/folk and country western. I tell you my friends, therein art is in its purest form. Songs about society, family and just the topic Im speaking about have captured our imaginations or even moved and shaped society. Artists like Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, George Jones and Elvis Presley were movers and shakers. Even political figures of the day followed their messages. They were titans of colossal status.
Today however, my generation and those proceeding me will be subject to the most abhorring and disgusting styles of music ever conceived. True talent is supplanted with image and persona revolving around violence and confusion. Amongst these artists, and perhaps some of the very worst, are Lady Gaga and Eminem. Eminem, a white-trash joke from Detroit has become famous and wealthy off of rapping about killing his wife and rapping his mother. If this is not proof enough, then I dont know what else to say. Lady Gaga, though she does not sing about these things, instead uses stylized music (often revolving around synthesized harmonics and voice overs) to produce cheap plastic CRAP.
What we need again in this country is a revolution. Not the type we read about in history books, but one of popular culture. One in which people are moved by inspiration not just by catchy lyrics or cute costumes. It can be done, it is just on us to spread the word.
Stay true my friends, we will win!!!
