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My only concern about art collaborations is that I never thought of myself as an Artist. My tax forms say Musician/Songwriter.
Love is such a powerful subject matter because it comes in so many different shapes and sizes. It's about timing, fate, failure, redemption.
The joy of YouTube is that you can create content about anything you feel passionate about, however silly the subject matter.
'The White Ribbon' had to be in German because of the subject matter, that was clear. But in the case of 'Amour,' it could have taken place in any country.
Funny and sad are two sides of the same coin. I think that most comedians are able to tap into deep subject matter.
I do love to eavesdrop. It's inspirational, not only for subject matter but for actual dialogue, the way people talk.
Marvel has put out good product. DC has put out good product. Even Image has put out good product, as far as I'm concerned... although it's few and far between. But it's not getting recognized, no matter who's doing it.
When I criticize Joseph Beuys or Francis Bacon, nobody calls those opinions anti-male. Putting female artists or their subject matter off-limits is itself sexist and limiting.
I start with the subject matter I want to write about. Then I make a musical base for that and create an atmosphere with the music. Once I've done that, the lyrics come last.
