Went to Arto Lindsay's speech at the Art Institute tonight and to say the least, it was incredibly inspiring. Here is an artist who has inspired in countless ways... from his subtlety, career path, lyric writing, etc. It's indescribable, really. And to hear him give his opinions on topics to which I agreed, I have to say that rather egotistically, it helped to validate certain ideological cultural motifs I've had.
Anyway, met the man and just said 'thanks.' The thing is, a couple of years ago I would've jumped at asking him questions but in the last few celebrities 'meetings' I've had, all I've wanted to say is 'thanks.' Because it's really useless trying to express what their music means to me, you know? What can I say? 'Arto, 'O Corpo Subtil' helped me through a tough breakup. Thanks.'
Maybe, I just don't see the point.
Anyway, picked up The Streets' album 'Original Pirate Material' and I'm digging it. 2step beats with distinctly British rapping about distinctly British things. Like calling kids 'geezers' and namechecking Fairlights as a common youth tool is interesting. I know his album's being released stateside next month but I'm really hard-pressed to believe anyone can really 'get it.' I know I sure as hell can't. What do I know about being a British youth?
But I'm sure it's going to be the next hip album. I'm sure of it.
Also picked up 'Plastic Surgery 2' comp for my bigbwuh, Layo and Bushwacka's new one, and oh, what else... DJ Kicks Playgroup, which is BAD-ASS. It's a kick-ass compilation of distinctly NYC tunes. With Bobby O tracks in there, too. Wicked good, that.
PG's + Underworld's new ones come out tomorrow/today + Singin in the Rain DVD. I'ts going to be a good consumer day!
