tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post5439367900990694193..comments2024-03-28T13:17:19.032-07:00Comments on What's Creative?: "Art is the Weapon"CANlabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04697643394288614411noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post-25502599272911201252016-04-17T18:58:27.448-07:002016-04-17T18:58:27.448-07:00I also think it's worth noting that MCR/Gerard...I also think it's worth noting that MCR/Gerard incorporated a lot of creativity into their music through each individual album; three out of their four albums were concept albums and their last two albums (especially Danger Days) involved a LOT of world-building on the part of the band. I remember hearing an interview with Gerard a few years back about the process of writing Danger Days and creating the concept and he actually mentioned that his experience with writing/drawing comics was what he drew upon the most for the album/promotional materials, so something as seemingly removed from music as comic books were actually really important for developing his music. He's definitely a really interesting and creative guy, and I'm glad someone decided to write about him! Great post!Abbey Casagrandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454415991588566456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351149635592475082.post-89135467545208064002016-04-14T16:44:43.273-07:002016-04-14T16:44:43.273-07:00This post made me consider the fine line that exis...This post made me consider the fine line that exists between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. "Extrinsic" motivation seems to hold somewhat of a negative connotation, suggesting that people are motivated by the approval of others. However, I think we can think about this term in a different way. It seems to me that Gerard is extrinsically motivated in the way that he is motivated by societal issues and events to make a stand and bring light to other people. I think his audiences play a HUGE role in his creation, and although his creativity might come from a very personal place, he seems to create while always placing a premium on the way his messages will be received.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182477081449829109noreply@blogger.com