100% agree with your analysis of the new Beyonce - I find it very strange to see people trying to gatekeep her out of the country genre. Especially because I think her new album engages with the genre a lot more thoughtfully than a lot of the country music that was topping the charts last year.
Thanks Tom. As a songwriter, I have songs that sound country-ish, songs that are rock n' roll, songs with a blues flavor, and some that people refer to as "singer/songwriter."
I started calling it, "Modern Americana" - because it isn't really roots-based. In the end it is just music. Ultimately, it is whatever the listener calls it, more than what the artist calls it.
If listeners are tuning into country-music streaming channels, calling Beyonce's album, country, it is country. Or it is music.
As someone who listens to country as much as classical or Jazz, I enjoyed your commentary. While we're not always in agreement, you take interesting positions and it's always good to re-examine my own assumptions. Be well,
100% agree with your analysis of the new Beyonce - I find it very strange to see people trying to gatekeep her out of the country genre. Especially because I think her new album engages with the genre a lot more thoughtfully than a lot of the country music that was topping the charts last year.
Thanks Tom. As a songwriter, I have songs that sound country-ish, songs that are rock n' roll, songs with a blues flavor, and some that people refer to as "singer/songwriter."
I started calling it, "Modern Americana" - because it isn't really roots-based. In the end it is just music. Ultimately, it is whatever the listener calls it, more than what the artist calls it.
If listeners are tuning into country-music streaming channels, calling Beyonce's album, country, it is country. Or it is music.
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THE most interesting article I've read in a long time, Matt. Well said. Fascinating.
Trying to keep it short and sweet! ;-) Or short and surly.. not sure which.
As someone who listens to country as much as classical or Jazz, I enjoyed your commentary. While we're not always in agreement, you take interesting positions and it's always good to re-examine my own assumptions. Be well,
J