Back during the Vietnam War when the soldiers were away at war the kids protested. While the Soldiers were away the folk singers sang. When the soldiers were away the Folk Singers sang Protest Songs. Today while the soldiers are away the kids…….play a game based on war on Xbox Live. I know the times have changed and so has the music but activism should not.
Back in the 1960′s you had Phil Ochs , Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Odetta now you have hardly anyone. No one is singing it like they used to. The only people in the music business that are involved in activism are acts that have been around for more than a decade. I mean I write songs I’d record them myself but I can’t sing (And some of you may say Bob Dylan can’t sing but his voice grows on you, My voice is the kind that can’t). What we need is something like a Folk Revival but the youth of todays mind’s have been rotted by too much pop.
COMMENTS FROM THE ORIGINAL POST:
Nathan~As I’ve told you, you are way beyond your years when it comes to music. I hope you never lose that. It is a true gift to be an original thinker–especially at an age when “peer pressure” is so prevalent.
You already know what it takes many of us a lifetime to learn–the significance of what has come before.
PLUS–you happen to have GREAT taste in music. Never change!
– Carol Caffin
Reading this, I feel like I’m reading the works of a 70-year-old man, in every way complimentary, in saying that. I agree completely with the previous comment. Kids these days may be more book smart, but they aren’t as savvy when it boils down to truly appreciating America. This post, posted by a 15-year-old, gives me hope for future generations. All I can say is, I’m impressed.
-Daisy Thomas
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Posted in Music, Social Commentary with tags Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs on August 30, 2010 by thomasnr95Back during the Vietnam War when the soldiers were away at war the kids protested. While the Soldiers were away the folk singers sang. When the soldiers were away the Folk Singers sang Protest Songs. Today while the soldiers are away the kids…….play a game based on war on Xbox Live. I know the times have changed and so has the music but activism should not.
Back in the 1960′s you had Phil Ochs , Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Odetta now you have hardly anyone. No one is singing it like they used to. The only people in the music business that are involved in activism are acts that have been around for more than a decade. I mean I write songs I’d record them myself but I can’t sing (And some of you may say Bob Dylan can’t sing but his voice grows on you, My voice is the kind that can’t). What we need is something like a Folk Revival but the youth of todays mind’s have been rotted by too much pop.
COMMENTS FROM THE ORIGINAL POST:
Nathan~As I’ve told you, you are way beyond your years when it comes to music. I hope you never lose that. It is a true gift to be an original thinker–especially at an age when “peer pressure” is so prevalent.
You already know what it takes many of us a lifetime to learn–the significance of what has come before.
PLUS–you happen to have GREAT taste in music. Never change!
– Carol Caffin
Reading this, I feel like I’m reading the works of a 70-year-old man, in every way complimentary, in saying that. I agree completely with the previous comment. Kids these days may be more book smart, but they aren’t as savvy when it boils down to truly appreciating America. This post, posted by a 15-year-old, gives me hope for future generations. All I can say is, I’m impressed.
-Daisy Thomas
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