From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2015 #101 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe:mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Tuesday, June 16 2015 Volume 2015 : Number 101 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: They'll crucify you for changing (or not) [Corey Blake Subject: Re: They'll crucify you for changing (or not) It's totally legitimate to just not be into him. The risk with such subtle and gradual evolution and stylistic consistency is it's kind of an "eggs all in one basket" kind of thing. With chameleons like Joni or David Bowie, odds are greater that someone will at least like something even if they don't like everything. I like all three but certainly don't fault anyone with different tastes. > On Jun 16, 2015, at 10:27 AM, "Susan E. McNamara" wrote: > > This is more of a taste thing, I think. I know that JT is up there with the greats, the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkle, etc. I'm sorry if I made it sound like I thought he sucked. I don't and my mind was changed about him 180 degrees when I saw him in concert. He's just not on my favs list. I also think he's an amazing human being and applaud him on his struggle to kick his addictions. He is very inspirational on many levels. > > Now the issue of what constitutes change in art is a huge issue. It's almost like I'm thinking that Joni morphs constantly like a kaleidoscope while JT came from the birth canal fully formed. :-) As I said, I am not familiar with his whole catalogue so I shouldn't judge. Shame on me! > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of c Karma > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:11 AM > To: joni@smoe.org > Subject: re: They'll crucify you for changing (or not) > > No dissin' on JT, please! He's a uniquely American and beloved artist, audibly iconic. While his work doesn't have the social context and importance of say Pete Seeger's it's been quite valid in defining the "standards" of the post (Vietnam) war era. I don't think that we have to be slavish to Joni's personal definition of her own motivations as an artist. Change is not a requisite item. To apply that is to join the club Joni herself rails against in "Borderline." > CC ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2015 #101 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list,sendto joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------