From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Mon Mar 21 2005 - 17:56:28 GMT
Dan H,
> I will admit that there is much hip-hop/rock/progressive/grunge,
> etc...that is extremely sexually oriented. BUT...not all of it is.
> Therefore, if you "label" one category as degenerate because of a few,
> then you must label ALL. That means that Bolero is sexual as "Classical"
> is degenerate!
In speaking of rock I'm using a general category of which, as in any
generality, there are exceptions, like Bolero..
> My other thoughts are that if (any kind of) music is sexual in
> theme/nature...so what? To me, that's like saying that our biological
> desire for sexual interactions is only justified if it is in accordance
> with some kind of standard practice. Or maybe you're implying that our
> sexual desires between two consenting persons should be quelled? Please
> don't think any person(s) being sexually violated is alright, quite the
> contrary. But if my girlfriend and I want to listen to heavy metal music
> while being somewhat aggressive with sharing intercourse then there is
> absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Agree. I have no problem with consensual sex between responsible adults.
> Also, I would be willing to listen to one of your "non-sexual"
> classical
> albums if you would agree to listen to one of mine. I suggest Pink Floyd's
> "The Final Cut". try that one and then tell me rock music is all about the
> sexual innuendo's that promote degeneracy.
Does Pink Floyd employ the rock beat? If so, that's prima facie evidence
of it's sexual implications.
Platt
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