I think it's all basically derivative, but that doesn't deter my enjoyment one bit. I think there are more excellent practitioners today than any time before, and I enjoy what they produce despite it being derivative.
As with many terms we use, derivative can by used as a descriptor or as an (implied) insult.
I'd be curious to look back in 100 or 200 years and see if history sees the Beatles and/or the 60's as being non-derivative.
As with many terms we use, derivative can by used as a descriptor or as an (implied) insult.
I'd be curious to look back in 100 or 200 years and see if history sees the Beatles and/or the 60's as being non-derivative.