椎名林檎

What does it means to be a true artist? In my definition, a true artist has to not only be able to move the audiences’ feelings, whether it is through visualization or a performance, and also be inspiring at the same time, perhaps leading them to some sort of epiphany. In modern popular culture, we hardly find a true talent which restrains its artistic forms from commercialism. Good singers may sing well and write well-harmonized melodies, but the magic of lyrics is not something many possess. Words have as much emotional power, and therefore, poetry, literature, et cetera are commonly referred as Language Arts because it is part of what it takes for a true art form to be accomplished. No offense, but most of so-called “artists” in modern popular culture are under-educated, some even illiterate. All they ever want to talk about is how to bang or get banged, earn money and do what?, as simple as that. Not to criticize any specific targets as I try to have my blog stand neutral at most times nor attack public figures, but this is just how much I would like to start praising this artist; her name is Shiina Ringo(椎名林檎) Not only she is a great performer of creativity with full of energy and emotion, an expert at various instruments and genres, her songs are filled with deep meanings and symbolisms, open to various interpretation. Coming from a strong advocate of her own culture, Shiina’s songs truly elaborates against common perceptions of Japanese language’s simplicity and dullness, again no offense^^;, and part of the reason which makes one to learn the language in order to better understand alternative perspectives. I thought this only happens towards authors of great literature, though it can be said that hers is also a kind of literary works.

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