Blend Music: Music & Politics Shouldn't Mix Together

[DudeAsInCool]

In his rant today at Blend Music, Rema Rahman makes a strong case as to why music and politics shouldn't mix during elections:

"I hate politics. I have my stances, my opinions and whatever knowledge I've garnered because of it, but I hate politics. You know what I love? Well, aside from finishing up Human Monsters – a book that documents every serial killer recorded in history, trashy reality television, and recently unlocking a hidden gambling problem, I love music. I love downloading, er, opening a new CD, dancing to a great DJ set, and the anticipation of an upcoming show.

Politics has influenced music since Yankee Doodle first put a feather in his hat, but I see it fairing much better without it. Music is often an escape mechanism away from the human slaughtering and international thievery that graces us at every other medium we turn to, so why not just leave it be? Politics belongs in a cage while music should roam free. I always thought it best that music and politics remain two separated entities apart from each other.

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Any thoughts?

[method77]

some points there but sitting back and letting others vote and take care of things is stupid

Music and artists fame can be used for sending messages to people

[DudeAsInCool]

some points there but sitting back and letting others vote and take care of things is stupid

Music and artists fame can be used for sending messages to people

the main problem stems from politicians using artist's without permission, particularly when the artist is not supportive themselves

[DudeAsInCool]

Here's a related article which deals with stars and US politics:

"Ron Howard, Quincy Jones, Ted Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and sport legends Magic Johnson and Billie Jean King have stumped for Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama's celebrity campaigners include Scarlett Johansson, Chris Tucker, Kerry Washington and singer Usher.

Before bowing out of the race Wednesday, John Edwards had Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, James Denton and others stumping for him, and singers Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and John Mellencamp performing."

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