as promised, a beg for beta-ing
17 May 2003 10:57 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
minkhollowBecause I need to get it in there somehow. Constructive crit would be much appreciated.
It could probably do with an actual conclusion, I know that. /me sucks that the things, and besides, that's the one bit I didn't have done coming in here.
We Need a Cause: Why I Love Todd Rundgren
My parents introduced me to Todd Rundgren's music very early in my life, almost outside of my memory. I've seen him perform four times, ranging from when I was six to this past April, and while I can hardly call my collection comprehensive,* the music has definitely had a profound impact on my life.
Most musicians and bands are easily sorted into one category or another - bubblegum pop, love songs, angry wailing, that sort of thing. Todd's considerable body of work, however, covers a VERY wide range of topics. He's done songs about war, homelessness, failing relationships, successful relationships, onomatopoeia,** and even Vikings. And that's barely scratching the surface.
The truly impressive thing is the amount of work he does himself. To my knowledge the only covers of songs he's recorded are from some musical I'd never have heard of otherwise. On the vast majority of Todd's albums, he recorded everything, from lead vocals to his own backup to any necessary insturments. He was the only person onstage during the performance I went to in April. This impressive display of talent is something I can never quite forget.
This is also a case of a thinking musician, something I've grown to appreciate more and more over the years. It's very nice to be able to listen to good music and know the person putting it out knows what they're talking about, particularly in today's music market.
I can't imagine having grown up without Todd's music around. I can play one of his songs for practically any occasion - in fact, "All the Children Sing" is most of the reason I know how to operate a record player. It's led me to expect some thought behind other things I read, watch, or listen to, and in my opinion that's definitely for the better.
*Still working on finding Something/Anything, for the record.
**One of my favorite songs before I knew what the word meant, let alone how to spell it.
These footnotes will self-destruct before I hand the paper in.
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
OH! And I meant to post a link to this earlier. This girl deserves a standing ovation (even if she is still letting her father make decisions for her). And the article points out just how bad some things are for women in India.
It could probably do with an actual conclusion, I know that. /me sucks that the things, and besides, that's the one bit I didn't have done coming in here.
We Need a Cause: Why I Love Todd Rundgren
My parents introduced me to Todd Rundgren's music very early in my life, almost outside of my memory. I've seen him perform four times, ranging from when I was six to this past April, and while I can hardly call my collection comprehensive,* the music has definitely had a profound impact on my life.
Most musicians and bands are easily sorted into one category or another - bubblegum pop, love songs, angry wailing, that sort of thing. Todd's considerable body of work, however, covers a VERY wide range of topics. He's done songs about war, homelessness, failing relationships, successful relationships, onomatopoeia,** and even Vikings. And that's barely scratching the surface.
The truly impressive thing is the amount of work he does himself. To my knowledge the only covers of songs he's recorded are from some musical I'd never have heard of otherwise. On the vast majority of Todd's albums, he recorded everything, from lead vocals to his own backup to any necessary insturments. He was the only person onstage during the performance I went to in April. This impressive display of talent is something I can never quite forget.
This is also a case of a thinking musician, something I've grown to appreciate more and more over the years. It's very nice to be able to listen to good music and know the person putting it out knows what they're talking about, particularly in today's music market.
I can't imagine having grown up without Todd's music around. I can play one of his songs for practically any occasion - in fact, "All the Children Sing" is most of the reason I know how to operate a record player. It's led me to expect some thought behind other things I read, watch, or listen to, and in my opinion that's definitely for the better.
*Still working on finding Something/Anything, for the record.
**One of my favorite songs before I knew what the word meant, let alone how to spell it.
These footnotes will self-destruct before I hand the paper in.
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
OH! And I meant to post a link to this earlier. This girl deserves a standing ovation (even if she is still letting her father make decisions for her). And the article points out just how bad some things are for women in India.