2.Conceptual art is art in which the concept(s) or idea(s) involved in the work take precedence over traditional aesthetic and material concerns. Many of the works, sometimes called installations, of the artist Sol LeWitt may be constructed by anyone simply by following a set of written instructions. This method was fundamental to LeWitt's definition of Conceptual art, one of the first to appear in print:
"In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work. When an artist uses a conceptual form of art, it means that all of the planning and decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair. The idea becomes a machine that makes the art."
3.In popular music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical". Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing to a single overall theme or unified story. This is in contrast to the practice of an artist or group releasing an album consisting of a number of unconnected (lyrically or otherwise) songs performed by the artist.
4. Musical minimalism had its origins in both conceptualism and twelve-tone music.
In 1960, Terry Riley wrote a string quartet in pure, uninflected C major. In 1963 Riley made two electronic works using tape delay, Mescalin Mix and The Gift, which injected the idea of repetition into minimalism. In 1964, Riley's In C made persuasively engaging textures from layered performance of repeated melodic phrases. The work is scored for any group of instruments. In 1965 and 1966 Steve Reich produced three works—It's Gonna Rain and Come Out for tape, and Piano Phase for live performers—that introduced the idea of phase shifting, or allowing two identical phrases or sound samples played at slightly differing speeds to repeat and slowly go out of phase with each other. Starting in 1968 with 1 + 1, Philip Glass wrote a series of works that incorporated additive process (form based on sequences such as 1, 1 2, 1 2 3, 1 2 3 4) into the repertoire of minimalist techniques; these works included Two Pages, Music in Fifths, Music in Contrary Motion, and others. By this point, development of a minimalist style was in full swing. .
5. Danger Music is an experimental form of avant-garde 20th and 21st century classical music. It is based on the concept that some pieces of music can or will harm either the listener or the performer. Since the performances must nearly always be canceled before they can be performed, danger music can also be thought of more as a philosophical or political statement than as a composition of music. For example Takehisa Kosugi’s composition Music for a Revolution[1] directs the performer to gouge out one of his or her eyes five years from now. Works such as this are also sometimes referred to as antimusic because they seem to rebel against the concept of music itself. Danger Music is often closely associated with the Fluxus school of composition.
6. A conceptual definition is an element of the scientific research process, in which a specific concept is defined as a measurable occurrence. It basically gives you the meaning of the concept. It is mostly used in fields of philosophy, psychology, communication studies. This is especially important when conducting a content analysis.
Examples of ideas that are often conceptually defined include intelligence, knowledge, tolerance, and preference.
Following the establishment of a conceptual definition, the researcher must use an operational definition to indicate how the abstract concept will be measured.
Never Catch Me
Flying Lotus Lyrics
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Life and death is no mystery and I wanna taste it
Step inside of my mind and you'll find curiosity, animosity
High philosophy, hyper prophesied meditation
Reminisce on my wonder years and I wonder here
Sentiments of my words ain't been so sincere
The sentiment of my nerves that I just persevere
The big thought of fallin' off disappeared to my fate
They say that Heaven's real
Analyze my demise, I say I'm super anxious
Recognize I deprive this feeling and then embrace it
Vandalizing these walls only if they could talk
Conversations won't contemplate to my dark thoughts
Lookin' down on my soul now, tell me I'm in control now
Tell me I can live long and I can live wrong and I can live right
And I can sing song and I can unite the you that I love
You that I like, look at my life and tell me I fight
This that final destination, this that find some information
This that find some inspiration, this that crack, the installation
This that quantum jump and that fist pump and that bomb detonation
Please don't bomb my nation, embalming fluid waiting
I got mind control when I'm here, you gon' hate me when I'm gone
Ain't no blood pumpin', no fear, I got hope inside of my bones
This that life beyond your own life, this ain't physical for mankind
This that out-of-body experience, no coincidence you been died
Bitch, you're dead!
Say you will never ever catch me, no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me, no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me, no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me, no, no, no
Say you will never ever catch me
Say you will never ever catch me, no
Say you will never ever
This song, "Never Catch Me" by Flying Lotus featuring Kendrick Lamar, gives listeners a look into the psyche of the artist. The opening lines, "I can see the darkness in me and it's quite amazing/Life and death is no mystery and I wanna taste it" show an acceptance of the dark parts of oneself and a curiosity about the unknown. The artist explores their mind, expressing curiosity, animosity, high philosophy, and hyper prophesied meditation. They reminisce about their wonder years and the sincerity of their words.
The artist then acknowledges their anxiety and recognizes that they deprive themselves of certain feelings, but also knows how to embrace them. They reference vandalizing walls, possibly symbolizing the rebelliousness of youth or the act of leaving one's mark on the world. The artist speaks of conversations that won't contemplate their dark thoughts. They want to be in control and live however they please, whether that be right or wrong. The artist makes references to dying and the afterlife, saying "This that life beyond your own life, this ain't physical for mankind/This that out-of-body experience, no coincidence you been died/B*tch, you're dead!"
Overall, the song is an expression of the artist's introspection and a commentary on the human experience of life and death. The lyrics have a slightly dark tone, but the upbeat and rhythmic melody keeps the listener engaged.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the darkness in me and it's quite amazing
I acknowledge the negative aspects of my personality and find it fascinating
Life and death is no mystery and I wanna taste it
I am not afraid of the unknowns of life and death, I want to experience them
Step inside of my mind and you'll find curiosity, animosity
If you enter my thoughts, you will find both fascination and hostility
High philosophy, hyper prophesied meditation
My profound ideas are prophetic and come from my deep meditation
Reminisce on my wonder years and I wonder here
I reflect on my childhood with a sense of curiosity and uncertainty
Sentiments of my words ain't been so sincere
I have not always been truthful in my past expressions
The sentiment of my nerves that I just persevere
I continue to persist despite feeling nervous or anxious
The big thought of fallin' off disappeared to my fate
The idea of failure and disappointment no longer worries me because it is inevitable
They say that Heaven's real
Many believe in the existence of an afterlife
Analyze my demise, I say I'm super anxious
I am fearful of my eventual death and the uncertainties surrounding it
Recognize I deprive this feeling and then embrace it
I acknowledge my fear of death and then accept it as a part of life
Vandalizing these walls only if they could talk
If the walls could speak, they would tell of the emotions and ideas I have expressed through my art
Conversations won't contemplate to my dark thoughts
Most people cannot relate or understand my negative and disturbing thoughts
Lookin' down on my soul now, tell me I'm in control now
I am evaluating my own morality and questioning if I am in control of my life
Tell me I can live long and I can live wrong and I can live right
I am seeking reassurance that I have the freedom to live my life as I see fit, whether it be right or wrong
And I can sing song and I can unite the you that I love
Through my music, I am able to bring people together
You that I like, look at my life and tell me I fight
Those close to me can see that I have struggled and fought for my place in this world
This that final destination, this that find some information
This is the end of my journey and my search for answers
This that find some inspiration, this that crack, the installation
This is where I derive inspiration, the point where I break through and create something
This that quantum jump and that fist pump and that bomb detonation
This is where I take a big leap forward, overcome obstacles, and metaphorically explode
Please don't bomb my nation, embalming fluid waiting
I am asking not to be destroyed or suppressed and recognizing that death awaits us all
I got mind control when I'm here, you gon' hate me when I'm gone
I have power and control over my thoughts and actions, but others may not understand or appreciate this until I am gone
Ain't no blood pumpin', no fear, I got hope inside of my bones
I am fearless and hopeful, no matter what obstacles I encounter
This that life beyond your own life, this ain't physical for mankind
This goes beyond our physical existence and transcends humanity
This that out-of-body experience, no coincidence you been died
This experience takes you out of your physical body, and death is not a coincidence
Bitch, you're dead!
This is the realization that death is inevitable and everyone will experience it
Say you will never ever catch me, no, no, no
I am elusive and cannot be fully understood or contained
Say you will never ever catch me
I will always remain a mystery and cannot be defined by others
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Steven Ellison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sirromando4527
Can we all just take a minute to appreciate how good a director Hiro Murai is
@waffalanitewaffalanati7962
Yup he done this is America and Atlanta aswell
@declanodoherty6466
Brilliance, art and soul.
@maniacguitar
Totally... makes me teary-eyed every single time...
@bodhimind108
Lately,everytime i see something brilliant,his name is attatched.
@McGenge
Damn, I couldn't count how many times happened to me that I loved a music video and it turned out to be a Hiro Murai production :D
@mayapostell5239
I found this video a few weeks after my younger brother was killed in November of 2016. I watched it over and over again and I couldn't stop crying. Its so surreal and heartbreaking and beautiful- I don't have the words to describe how much this song means to me. It reminds me of the church my brother and I grew up in. It reminds me of staying up past bedtime and hearing Flylo's music on adultswim, It reminds me of the park we used to play at as kids.
Marcus, there isn't a single moment that goes by that I don't miss you. I think about you every day and I feel so empty knowing you were taken away from us. I'm so grateful that I grew up with you as my brother. Ill say it forever- I love you and I miss you and I cant wait to see you again.
@morgancrump350
I’m praying for you. Sending love and light
@nayahri
🤗🤗🤗🤗
@maxharper9282
Sending you so much love