![]() ![]() So, according to a recent article The Atlantic, it is mildly surprising that Swift and The National have collaborated. ![]() If Swift’s lyrics often sound like a teen’s diary, The National’s are brooding and obscure to the the point of incomprehensible. In contrast, The National has been the poster child for an indie-rock band, more at home in a grungy after hours club than an arena. Swift is the epitome of a pop star, mining her personal struggles for inspiration and pairing them with catchy tunes which have stadiums of adoring fans singing along. But they have typically appealed to very different audiences. Taylor Swift and The National have both been very influential musical artists. Make a mental playlist of your five favorite pieces of music? How many musical genres are represented? Is it all K-pop, metal, classical, rap, jazz, indie? Do you have a mix? What do your choices say about you? Crossing Boundaries Bill King, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Question ![]()
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