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A real testament to the power of imagery when skillfully and artfully handled. Dylan himself was something of a hustler in his own way (not being negative here
by grellas 10y ago
A real testament to the power of imagery when skillfully and artfully handled.
Dylan himself was something of a hustler in his own way (not being negative here: he was also quite an amazing person) but he worked hard at his craft, delving deeply into Lord Byron and many others to hone his poetic skills - and it showed! So many artists gained fame doing his songs owing to the limitations of his own signing voice (his has a raw quality that is appealing in its own right but probably more for specialized audiences as compared to what the signing groups with more of a popular bent could achieve). "Can't sing, can't play" was one putdown popular in that era. But oh how this music soared from one with a raw force, a poetic inspiration, and a truly superb talent whatever the technical limitations - and all wrapped up with the zeitgeist of the times, perfectly capturing the sense and urgency of the civil rights movement.
Very nice to see the accolades now being bestowed on a man who effectively changed a generation in profound ways.