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Originally posted by thediscomonkey
His music was never complicated technically speaking. But it has a beauty that could never be duplicated even by maestros. I don't know, but the simplicity and the honesty in his lyrics draw me in. Straight to the point both musically and lyrically. Even if it's pretty simple, it doesn't sound lazy/recycled-over-and-over-again. He was always true to himself, even if that makes him viewed as a tool by people. He said what he had in mind. He followed his own moral compass. He did what he wanted to. And it's all about the music and only music with him.
"Venus in Furs," "I'll Be Your Mirror," and "Sunday Morning."
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Originally posted by thediscomonkey
I forgot to mention, that even though he had his limitations, but he always tested the limits. A truly great artist.
And that The Velvet Underground & Nico is a great record. It still sounds fresh after decades. And the lyrics are so beautiful. Sometimes music that hits too close to home is actually the least complex pieces. This certainly is true here with Lou.
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So beautifully written, so true.
Lou was an avant-garde artist, never afraid to experiment. Musicianship is about expression as well as technical abilities and Lou with the Velvet Underground had expression in abundance. His musicianship was never a limitation on their ability to make great art. Not many artists can claim that.
Lou and the Velvet Underground embraced some of the atonal and noise aspects, visual and textual elements and brought music to a whole new level. The sheer honesty, depth and brilliance of Lou's lyrics, the rawness, power, the unconventional aesthetic and beauty of his music are mesmerizing, fascinating and were never duplicated.
Lou was a very unique, legendary, and revolutionary artist who shaped and changed music forever. A true genius.
The fact I had to write this in the past tense just breaks my heart.