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Break On Through.
Nov. 30th, 2005 09:47 amKind of old news now, but I felt like addressing it...
Ex Door Lighting Their Ire
“People lost their virginity to this music, got high for the first time to this music,” Densmore said. “I’ve had people say kids died in Vietnam listening to this music, other people say they know someone who didn’t commit suicide because of this music…. On stage, when we played these songs, they felt mysterious and magic. That’s not for rent.”
I will say I have to admire the guy for sticking to his principles (and Jim's, who would never stand for it either), and refusing to let this music be commercialized. And you gotta love the marketing guys telling him "nobody frowns on it anymore, it's cool now".
Yes, he's let possible millions slip through his hands, which is probably what Manzarek and Krieger are wincing at. I am of the opinion it cheapens the meanings behind some great songs that stood for something when used in stupid TV spots. Take my recent rant about the new Tommy Hilfiger campaign using "Volunteers" for instance. And I still wince when Cadillac commercials blaring out "Rock and Roll" by Led Zeppelin come on. And damn you Pete Townshend for selling "Happy Jack" to fookin' Hummer!
Maybe I'm wrong, and maybe you feel the opposite, such as perhaps by hearing "Rock and Roll" in that ad, more kids will be turned on to Zeppelin's music... it's keeping this music alive. Possible. Yeah. Still makes me sad though. The music means more to me than that I guess.
But that raises another question. Is it truly "cool" and "okay" now? And why is it more strongly opposed when it comes down to classic bands /artists and songs such as the Doors, the Stones, Dylan, Zeppelin... and not more current bands and artists?
Meanwhile, Madison Avenue continues to come knocking...
Ex Door Lighting Their Ire
“People lost their virginity to this music, got high for the first time to this music,” Densmore said. “I’ve had people say kids died in Vietnam listening to this music, other people say they know someone who didn’t commit suicide because of this music…. On stage, when we played these songs, they felt mysterious and magic. That’s not for rent.” I will say I have to admire the guy for sticking to his principles (and Jim's, who would never stand for it either), and refusing to let this music be commercialized. And you gotta love the marketing guys telling him "nobody frowns on it anymore, it's cool now".
Yes, he's let possible millions slip through his hands, which is probably what Manzarek and Krieger are wincing at. I am of the opinion it cheapens the meanings behind some great songs that stood for something when used in stupid TV spots. Take my recent rant about the new Tommy Hilfiger campaign using "Volunteers" for instance. And I still wince when Cadillac commercials blaring out "Rock and Roll" by Led Zeppelin come on. And damn you Pete Townshend for selling "Happy Jack" to fookin' Hummer!
Maybe I'm wrong, and maybe you feel the opposite, such as perhaps by hearing "Rock and Roll" in that ad, more kids will be turned on to Zeppelin's music... it's keeping this music alive. Possible. Yeah. Still makes me sad though. The music means more to me than that I guess.
But that raises another question. Is it truly "cool" and "okay" now? And why is it more strongly opposed when it comes down to classic bands /artists and songs such as the Doors, the Stones, Dylan, Zeppelin... and not more current bands and artists?
Meanwhile, Madison Avenue continues to come knocking...
