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I think it is a valid criticism as long as you can back it up. I think as you get more specific with your subject matter and you actually start telling stories, you know, like Dylan, Waits, and Springsteen, concern for originality and what is and is not cliche, all that goes out the window because it's real life, or seems that way. That's how it seems to me. I think when writer's opine about grandiose topics with equally grand language they subject themselves to the kind of criticism you mention. I don't know why it seems that way. Maybe because none of it seems authentic and it sounRAB like another rant from a kid on his soapbox.

We're all working with the same old ideas, really. It's how we interpret them that makes the difference. I could write about death forever and never worry about being original as long as I make an effort to be specific.

I wouldn't advise people to stress over originality so much. It'll happen sooner or later. Just keep your eyes open and actually think about shit once in awhile.
 
William Burroughs - Naked Lunch

Schyma, if you're reading this, you might like it as well, very similar to Kerouac's style

And I'll try and get both of those pieces later. I've got presentations and exams and shi that scream for attention atm
 
Tojes: Pfftt! Afternoon he says :lol:

Timezones suck, but what can you do? :p


Metaliq:The jam track is pretty cool. My band have had two three hour practices and have four and a bit songs done. Heavy practice because i want to be gigging for the start of next year. We are only m and a drummer at the moment but will be sorting that once we have about 10 songs. I'm dying to play some gigs. Any gig would do, lucky bugger! :D

Sloth: hey :wave: Still haven't had a chance to crit anything of yours.

/waits patiently

To the rest of S&L: 'Sup?
 
So yeah, I'm currently reading Gustave Flaubert's 'Madame Bovary'. Apparently it took the guy 5 years to make it and he would hole himself up in his home for a good 16 hours a day on his work.

That's just insane.
 
18, college freshman (JMU), studio art major with a focus in sculpture/drawing. Awww snap, my acoustic stuff is sounding pretty sweet, can't wait for my vocalist to get a hold of these tracks.

Edit: I disabled the horizontal scroll on the mouse and AIM suddenly stopped crashing... I rule.
 
Call me Mitch bro it's all sweet.

I do have a thing for that particular freckled red head yes. But I am due a change. Am taking suggestions.

Edit: Small pic = freckles. She doesn't really have freckles though.
 
Here's a real beard ladies.

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Well not really, but still. :)
 
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