Re: MD Nihilism (Punk)

From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Mon Mar 21 2005 - 17:56:28 GMT

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    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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