I'll open the can of worms! Perhaps, and just perhaps, some people realize that there is/has been a graphic revolution especially in America. Many people now desire a picture, photograph, music video etc....to associate with an artist. Perhaps, and I make direct reference to Mr. Banks, he saying---who gives a flyin fluck what the h*ll I look like, if the music is tight then ___________(fill in the blank).
Ultimately, it all points, and YES this is just my .0000005 cents worth of an opinion, back to the fact that many of us are just about the "image". >>And does anyone have any points to make on the effect of such a policy? It causes a subtle change in the way people are acustomed to things, it goes against the grains of this "graphic revolution", it serves as a basis for change. The mask issue deserves no comment. End of Transmission ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Robbins Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 6:00 AM To: 313 mailing list Subject: [313] faceless techno b******s So recently I was mulling over the way UR and Maurizio/Basic Channel refuse to be photographed and rarely ever give interviews, and how this facelessness projects to music consumers and how it adds to the general air of mystique surrounding the artist. Can anyone point to other bands or musicians who have employed this tactic, whether they be from the realms of techno and/or dance music or any other genres? And does anyone have any points to make on the effect of such a policy? As a starter for ten, did you know that David Soul (in his pre-Starsky & Hutch days) used to eke out a living as a singer songwriter called The Masked Man? He would take to the stage in a mask and cloak because he said he wanted people to concentrate on the music, although he admits he soon became better-known for the gimmick rather than his songs. - Tom --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com";>http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>
