tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post4744439602286770710..comments2023-12-24T08:02:36.605-05:00Comments on Betsy Transatlantically: This Land Is Your LandBetsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04953626122327472245noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-3759341139782853702014-01-28T23:32:28.804-05:002014-01-28T23:32:28.804-05:00Although I'm unfamiliar with some of the songs...Although I'm unfamiliar with some of the songs that you listed (and as a music lover I know that's blasphemy!) I absolutely love "Same Love." I think it so perfectly captures the political environment right now. Music is all about what's in your heart, and the message of the song is such a huge issue for so many people. I'm absolutely in agreement with you. Music and politics are the perfect bedfellows and those that disagree likely disagree because they don't like what's being said. And that makes me angry almost more than anything else in this world!Whitney Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-60068461005118973292014-01-28T20:31:16.132-05:002014-01-28T20:31:16.132-05:00Betsy, this post has made me cry in public. The in...Betsy, this post has made me cry in public. The intertwining of social and political issues with music is a natural blend. My childhood was filled with Latin American folk songs of the 1970s, and reconnecting with those messages and stories of tumultuous times has helped me form a greater understanding of my own sense of identity. Pete Seeger shared much through his music, and he was an inspiration to many to listen to and care about their communities. I was in the Hudson River valley earlier today, and I will forever associate that land with him.Sarah // The Quixotic Chicahttp://thequixoticchica.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-10807149209754074002014-01-28T19:22:19.794-05:002014-01-28T19:22:19.794-05:00I think that music would not speak to our souls th...I think that music would not speak to our souls the way it does, without some kind of message. I've seen a lot of those "keep politics out of it" kinds of posts, and I agree--many times, the person is just mad that it goes against their own personal beliefs (of course, I don't mean to generalize that to everyone who makes that statement, but that has been the case in most of my own experiences). Was the Grammy wedding a stunt? Of course it was! But you're right--if marriage equality was the norm, we would not have to bother with attention-seeking stunts like that to bring the issue into focus. Lastly, that little stunt had me sitting on my couch in tears, because it was SO beautiful to see all these happy couples--gay and straight--making one of the biggest, most sacred commitments of all to their spouses, side by side.Katehttp://www.thoroughlymodernblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-90952467668121584752014-01-28T14:25:09.190-05:002014-01-28T14:25:09.190-05:00Probably not. I don't unless it's a topic ...Probably not. I don't unless it's a topic I'm crazy about, and then I overthink it for four hours. And I just realized that I'm guilty of saying that she doesn't have the right to state her opinion on songs and politics. Just talked myself into a debate circle. :pKC Salinghttp://kcsaling.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-14263111928248175162014-01-28T14:03:19.207-05:002014-01-28T14:03:19.207-05:00Yes, I thought the same thing, I loved that it was...Yes, I thought the same thing, I loved that it was couples of all gender, race and culture there, that to me was actually more powerful than the whole thing, showing that we really are the same and why should some be denied what everyone else takes for granted.Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-52911476226478586742014-01-28T13:56:30.481-05:002014-01-28T13:56:30.481-05:00honestly... I thought the Grammys mass wedding was...honestly... I thought the Grammys mass wedding was a bit of a stunt. I mean, I'm thrilled that it could happen! but I'm really looking forward to the day when gay marriage isn't something to be celebrated because we just take it for granted, you know?<br /><br />that being said, I thought it was INCREDIBLY powerful that both gay and straight couples were married there that night! we ARE all the same - it's the same love, no question :)Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-713617159925806352014-01-28T12:29:08.379-05:002014-01-28T12:29:08.379-05:00"The blogger you mentioned has every right to..."The blogger you mentioned has every right to say she disagrees with the message of the song, but not that the message doesn't belong in the song."<br /><br />yup! though, in her defense, I don't think she really thought through her text before she posted it...Betsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-78707313168824645982014-01-28T12:27:04.057-05:002014-01-28T12:27:04.057-05:00ABSOLUTELY! do you watch The Good Wife? one of the...ABSOLUTELY! do you watch The Good Wife? one of their recent (maybe the most recent?) episodes is about the satirical cover of a hip hop song by indie artists and they have this whole debate about what constitutes as satirical/transformative artwork - it's fascinating! http://youtu.be/tsJDIE0f8LwBetsy Transatlanticallyhttp://www.betsytransatlantically.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-14984436713449327142014-01-28T12:24:34.213-05:002014-01-28T12:24:34.213-05:00People are always more willing to support the righ...People are always more willing to support the right of free expression when they are on the same side of an issue. Compare the freedom of expression of Macklemore playing Same Love and the freedom of expression of the Duck Dynasty guy (that we've heard too much about and I'm sorry for bringing him up, even if I need the example to make a point). Freedom of expression didn't protect said Duck guy from hearing just what people thought of his opinion, and it shouldn't. The blogger you mentioned has every right to say she disagrees with the message of the song, but not that the message doesn't belong in the song. We don't get discussions started if people can't talk about issues.KC Salinghttp://kcsaling.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-22439019762271931742014-01-28T12:10:39.082-05:002014-01-28T12:10:39.082-05:00I heard a great NPR story this summer about the so...I heard a great NPR story this summer about the song "Dancing in the Street" and how it turned into a rally song for riots when it came out in the 60s. Even songs that aren't meant to be political can end up that way. Could be why we all love music--it can mean something different to each person.Laurelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442709270787168376.post-68783949755362933672014-01-28T11:59:24.262-05:002014-01-28T11:59:24.262-05:00I agree with you. I was actually so touched the o...I agree with you. I was actually so touched the other night on the Grammy's with the rendition of Same Love and wrote my Valentine's day post somewhat based on it actually, but like you said those are my beliefs. I belief in marriage equality very passionately. But like you said, music and politics have always gone hand in hand, and have chronicled many important moments in our history as a country and a world. Just like art does, music will always reflect the feelings of the time and just because you don't believe in what the singer is singing, doesn't make it wrong or any less important.Caseynoreply@blogger.com