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Sir Elton John: SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET

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Yes, really. Sir Elton John has come out against the Internet itself, claiming it is ruining music and killing art saying "I do think it would be an incredible experiment to shut down the whole internet for five years and see what sort of art is produced over that span" and "LetÂ’s get out in the streets and march and protest instead of sitting at home and blogging". And here I sit posting to current.com... doing my part to destroy artistic movements around the world.
danlevine

5 responses // Sir Elton John: SHUT DOWN THE INTERNET

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    He actually makes some interesting points in the interview, even if they are too extreme. Good thing he's not so technophobic that you can't buy memorabliia from his Red piano shows. Here is more info for those you who are looking for a replica of EJ's giant on stage, umm phallus
    http://web.eltonjohn.com/index.jsp

    jmkatz
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    Yeah, I can get with his concept... technology is isolating people. I see this every day on Muni with everyone listening to ipods and sending text messages instead of noticing anyone else. But still, I prefer to go with a "let's incorporate technology in new and interesting collaborative ways" approach instead of the "let's shut off the internet" approach.

    danlevine
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    Chaos would ensue, that is for sure. I also agree with the both of you, that his case is far too extreme. I almost want to compare it, in theory, to what would happen if we immediately withdrew all troops from Iraq. But I won't go there. Nope.

    Aaaaaaaah
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    Yeah. And he must hate that most of his albums can easily be found on itunes for the convenience of the buying public.

    hollyg
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    I just wish Elton would record LAS VEGAS.
    PLLLLEEEEAAASSSEEEE!!!!!!!!
    Its for Charity

    cattwo12

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