Morrissey interview in El Pais (Apr. 26, 2015, Spanish)

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Morrissey: “El pop ya no contiene exigencias intelectuales”
- El País
El controvertido músico británico regresa a España para actuar en Barcelona y en Murcia
By Rafa Cervera

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Excerpt:

"I recently contacted some record and all have rejected me," he says before analyzing why their situation. "Pop music lives in the era of marketing and only leads to people with very low levels of competition, it is much easier to get rid of them once six months have evaporated fame". Here it is categorically clear that the option of crowdfunding was not made ​​for him: "It is a desperate measure, and insulting to your audience. We have already provided sufficient amounts of money. What is the next thing you're going to ask? What brush our teeth? ". The tours are by far their link with dedicated followers. "It's the only option left luckily me and is a very good and exciting. The only unpleasant part of this that whenever a concert is canceled the story captures attention; but if the concert took place, it would hardly be mentioned. Many people enjoy writing negative things about me. Which is fine with me. Let them go if it makes them happy. "



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So many interviews of late are all in foreign languages. How come so few in English? And a lack of TV interviews? He's acting a bit like David Bowie with the secrecy.
 
This interview by Morrissey was a good one but quite dark and misanthropic even for Morrissey. The Johnny marr part was quit sad. A strong friendship broken, all together. I am amazed that he knows about so many contemporary artists.
 
This interview by Morrissey was a good one but quite dark and misanthropic even for Morrissey. The Johnny marr part was quit sad. A strong friendship broken, all together

I don't find the Johnny Marr part sad at all. It's nothing new. Moz and Johnny said it a million times in the past. Nobody can really say that we hadn't enough time to come to terms with that. So, that's that.
 
So many interviews of late are all in foreign languages. How come so few in English? And a lack of TV interviews? He's acting a bit like David Bowie with the secrecy.

There's plenty of room for interpretation/mistranslation - witness the cancer scrapings quotation. In English there would be no doubt about the provenance and meaning. I see this as a way of preserving some mystery.

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There's plenty of room for interpretation/mistranslation - witness the cancer scrapings quotation. In Engllish there would be no doubt about the provenance and meaning. I see this as a way of preserving some mystery.

P.

But the original english replies exist. You just have to ask the journalist who received them. And I remember that at least one newspaper in the UK did ask (can't remember which one) and that the original reply actually wasn't that different from what was reported everywhere. So I don't think the media reactions would have been that different either.
 
I'm so worried about him. Maybe it's been an off few days. Hang in there bub.

Justin Beiber really is a hairball. Nailed that even if it was lost in translation. So bummed the Electra deal fell through. :(

Hugging pillow tightly now.
 
I'm so worried about him. Maybe it's been an off few days. Hang in there bub.

Justin Beiber really is a hairball. Nailed that even if it was lost in translation. So bummed the Electra deal fell through. :(

Hugging pillow tightly now.

He sounds like he always does. He's fine.
 
"I mean never my audience as "fans" because I think a derogatory term."

This is entirely in harmony with BB's Fan/Audience dichotomy which he's been expounding here for years. 'Fan' is derivative of 'fanatic'. Morrissey's wonderful singing voice may channel transcendent states but that doesn't elevate him above anyone in the Audience. The only reason there's a stage is so that the performers can be seen, not so that delusional Cult casualties can re-hash exhausted post-war 'stardom' tropes for their own bizarre purposes. 'Stars' used to be rare due to the technological limitations of recording and tele-visual mediums. Now, pseudo-stars are produced on an industrial scale in mainstream entertainment and many people spend a lot of their time curating their own pseudo-star profiles on Social Media. Hence, the very notion of a 'traditional pop star' is redundant and has been since the end of the last century. The problem for Morrissey is, he has deliberately and wilfully pandered to this nonsense and cultivated it only to find himself harassed at Barcelona airport by fools who still think he's a 'star' worth recording in pixels when the mainstream media have almost zero interest in his activities. 'Kid's A Looker' was a dire attempt to address some of this but perhaps he can return to these topics in song and nail it, as that would be worthwhile.

If he is now working on a vegan lifestyle his comments comparing the Animal Holocaust to the Nazi-Holocaust of *sub-species* Jews and others is entirely congruent and valid. His estrangement from the 'new record model' of crowd-funding is unsurprising as he clearly longs for an era when the corporate record companies and NME gate-keekpers and 'taste-makers' annointed him as a 'star' in an era when the choices available to most people to find alternative music was limited by physical distribution of vinyl and CD. That's all gone. If he enjoys touring, fine, but I cannot see how anyone can rise to a 'peak experience' as a performer beyond a certain number of dates a year.

Having watched as he wasted the first 3 decades of his career singing and talking arrant nonsense about animal rights and the fan/star nexus, one can only wish him every good fortune if he is finally going to get his act together and walk the talk on all important levels. He needs to get rid of his 'fans' by whatever means necessary and reach out to a wider, deeper Audience. He certainly has the talent, but if he is so feeble that he needs the faux-adulation of a few troubled souls on the List, then he's doomed. To come onstage each night and see the same 'shipwrecked life' faces fawning for his recognition must be absolutely depressing. No wonder he wants to return to Jakarta. I hope he rises to the challenge of living up to his own hype but if he doesn't, it's not important. First World Problems, etc.

best
BB
 
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i agree with his crowdfunding comments, rich artists who can bring themselves to pay for the recording costs. he could release a new album tomorrow on an indie label, he just has to finance the recording which he will not do since he likes to spend weeks on a record preferably in as a working vacation in plush surroundings.
he does not sell enough to warrant a substantial advance from anyone, im afraid.
i guess his failure in obtaining a record label has worked favorably on our side by cutting down on the number of cancellations.
 
i agree with his crowdfunding comments, rich artists who can bring themselves to pay for the recording costs. he could release a new album tomorrow on an indie label, he just has to finance the recording which he will not do since he likes to spend weeks on a record preferably in as a working vacation in plush surroundings.
he does not sell enough to warrant a substantial advance from anyone, im afraid.
i guess his failure in obtaining a record label has worked favorably on our side by cutting down on the number of cancellations.

didnt he fund the recording of world peace which helped him retain rights to the album which allowed him to take it with him when he left harvest?
 
"I mean never my audience as "fans" because I think a derogatory term."

This is entirely in harmony with BB's Fan/Audience dichotomy which he's been expounding here for years. 'Fan' is derivative of 'fanatic'. Morrissey's wonderful singing voice may channel transcendent states but that doesn't elevate him above anyone in the Audience. The only reason there's a stage is so that the performers can be seen, not so that delusional Cult casualties can re-hash exhausted post-war 'stardom' tropes for their own bizarre purposes. 'Stars' used to be rare due to the technological limitations of recording and tele-visual mediums. Now, pseudo-stars are produced on an industrial scale in mainstream entertainment and many people spend a lot of their time curating their own pseudo-star profiles on Social Media. Hence, the very notion of a 'traditional pop star' is redundant and has been since the end of the last century. The problem for Morrissey is, he has deliberately and wilfully pandered to this nonsense and cultivated it only to find himself harassed at Barcelona airport by fools who still think he's a 'star' worth recording in pixels when the mainstream media have almost zero interest in his activities. 'Kid's A Looker' was a dire attempt to address some of this but perhaps he can return to these topics in song and nail it, as that would be worthwhile.

If he is now working on a vegan lifestyle his comments comparing the Animal Holocaust to the Nazi-Holocaust of *sub-species* Jews and others is entirely congruent and valid. His estrangement from the 'new record model' of crowd-funding is unsurprising as he clearly longs for an era when the corporate record companies and NME gate-keekpers and 'taste-makers' annointed him as a 'star' in an era when the choices available to most people to find alternative music was limited by physical distribution of vinyl and CD. That's all gone. If he enjoys touring, fine, but I cannot see how anyone can rise to a 'peak experience' as a performer beyond a certain number of dates a year.

Having watched as he wasted the first 3 decades of his career singing and talking arrant nonsense about animal rights and the fan/star nexus, one can only wish him every good fortune if he is finally going to get his act together and walk the talk on all important levels. He needs to get rid of his 'fans' by whatever means necessary and reach out to a wider, deeper Audience. He certainly has the talent, but if he is so feeble that he needs the faux-adulation of a few troubled souls on the List, then he's doomed. To come onstage each night and see the same 'shipwrecked life' faces fawning for his recognition must be absolutely depressing. No wonder he wants to return to Jakarta. I hope he rises to the challenge of living up to his own hype but if he doesn't, it's not important. First World Problems, etc.

best
BB

As usual, I couldn't agree with you more BB. That same stereotypical " Fan" has also driven away other genuine people who just loved the music.There are people with deeper and wider interests but the only ones who get pandered to are the same mental people time and again.To be honest, I 've always wondered if a lot of those people were spoiled brats as there are a lot of people who can't afford to be so indulgent in life or even if they could they might have more variety in their life .It's also annoying constantly seeing the same rich fan always being favored. I guess money is the only thing that can buy you acknowledgement. Personally, I think most of it is self centered. His persona really does cultivate a lot of overly obsessive sick minded people who aren't that pleasant .
 
I know that Morrissey has been this dark now for a while. But does anyone remember that time during the Smiths era, when he thought the mankind was worth saving. I wonder what happend

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I don't find the Johnny Marr part sad at all. It's nothing new. Moz and Johnny said it a million times in the past. Nobody can really say that we hadn't enough time to come to terms with that. So, that's that.

Still pretty sad in my eyes. Some friendships should have lasted a lifetime
 
I know that Morrissey has been this dark now for a while. But does anyone remember that time during the Smiths era, when he thought the mankind was worth saving. I wonder what happend

I remember reading interviews in 2009 (face to face interviews) which sounded alright to me. But I think it was actually 2009 when something happened. I don't know what but something is askew since then.
 
I know that Morrissey has been this dark now for a while. But does anyone remember that time during the Smiths era, when he thought the mankind was worth saving. I wonder what happend

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Still pretty sad in my eyes. Some friendships should have lasted a lifetime


Why do you keep comparing him to his 26-year old self? That Morrissey is gone. Most people in their 50's are not the same person they were in their 20's.
 
"I mean never my audience as "fans" because I think a derogatory term."

This is entirely in harmony with BB's Fan/Audience dichotomy which he's been expounding here for years. 'Fan' is derivative of 'fanatic'. Morrissey's wonderful singing voice may channel transcendent states but that doesn't elevate him above anyone in the Audience. The only reason there's a stage is so that the performers can be seen, not so that delusional Cult casualties can re-hash exhausted post-war 'stardom' tropes for their own bizarre purposes. 'Stars' used to be rare due to the technological limitations of recording and tele-visual mediums. Now, pseudo-stars are produced on an industrial scale in mainstream entertainment and many people spend a lot of their time curating their own pseudo-star profiles on Social Media. Hence, the very notion of a 'traditional pop star' is redundant and has been since the end of the last century. The problem for Morrissey is, he has deliberately and wilfully pandered to this nonsense and cultivated it only to find himself harassed at Barcelona airport by fools who still think he's a 'star' worth recording in pixels when the mainstream media have almost zero interest in his activities. 'Kid's A Looker' was a dire attempt to address some of this but perhaps he can return to these topics in song and nail it, as that would be worthwhile.

If he is now working on a vegan lifestyle his comments comparing the Animal Holocaust to the Nazi-Holocaust of *sub-species* Jews and others is entirely congruent and valid. His estrangement from the 'new record model' of crowd-funding is unsurprising as he clearly longs for an era when the corporate record companies and NME gate-keekpers and 'taste-makers' annointed him as a 'star' in an era when the choices available to most people to find alternative music was limited by physical distribution of vinyl and CD. That's all gone. If he enjoys touring, fine, but I cannot see how anyone can rise to a 'peak experience' as a performer beyond a certain number of dates a year.

Having watched as he wasted the first 3 decades of his career singing and talking arrant nonsense about animal rights and the fan/star nexus, one can only wish him every good fortune if he is finally going to get his act together and walk the talk on all important levels. He needs to get rid of his 'fans' by whatever means necessary and reach out to a wider, deeper Audience. He certainly has the talent, but if he is so feeble that he needs the faux-adulation of a few troubled souls on the List, then he's doomed. To come onstage each night and see the same 'shipwrecked life' faces fawning for his recognition must be absolutely depressing. No wonder he wants to return to Jakarta. I hope he rises to the challenge of living up to his own hype but if he doesn't, it's not important. First World Problems, etc.

best
BB




Get rid of his fans? Why would he do that?

Do you actually know any of the list personally? I do, and some of them are the kindest people I've ever met, who truly love him and his work. This is on par with you reviewing and commenting on the attendance of shows you weren't even at.
 
Rafa Cervera, the Spanish journalist who interviewed him, says that it's absurd that Morrissey gives interviews by e-mail. We'll Mr Cevera, if you think that, why did you waste your ti e with e-mails? I think Morrissey is right to do so, as in the past so many journalists have edited and twisted his words. I think it's more ABSURD the way you think. Move with the times!!
 
Why do you keep comparing him to his 26-year old self? That Morrissey is gone. Most people in their 50's are not the same person they were in their 20's.

Omg moron, i'm not comparing Morrissey to his old self, i'am wondering what made him hateful against mankind. He has never loved or liked people, but what made him so hateful against mankind in later years. Its not that i do bit agree with him. I hate mankind too, to be honest.

Has someone hurt him very badly or is the modern times really getting to him
 
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Omg moron, i'm not comparing Morrissey to his old self, i'am wondering what made him hateful against mankind. He has never loved or liked people, but what made his so hateful against in the later years. Its not that i do bit agree with him. I hate mankind too, to be honest


Are you 14-years old? It sure seems that way.
 

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