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You're arguing that the poetry is legitimate. Fine. Let it stand on its own. If it needs music to make it work, then make the music as well. If it needs somebod
by stan_rogers 13y ago
You're arguing that the poetry is legitimate. Fine. Let it stand on its own. If it needs music to make it work, then make the music as well. If it needs somebody else's hit music to make it work, then maybe -- just maybe -- it can't quite stand on its own. That's not questioning the merit of the genre, but the merit of individual pieces.
- chasing 13y agoYou're making a common fallacy when talking about artistic genres... "Bad rap exists, therefore rap is bad." I probably don't need to explain why this is misguided. Also: Rap is not poetry. It borrows elements from poetry, but it also borrows elements from public speaking, sports, preaching, and good old-fashioned conversation. Amongst other stuff. It's a different thing. It's its own thing! Rap! Why am I having to explain this to people on Hacker News?
- benched 13y agopoetry legitimate Yeah, lemme just go check with the Poetry Oversight Council. I got a cousin who's on it, and he's a true scotsman, so I think I'm gonna win this one. While I'm at it I'll ask them what art is, 'cause I heard some people were curious about that.