Talent always wins? New ATRL poll agrees Björk is more legendary than Gaga

[Morphine Prince 106,127]

I honestly don't like any Bjork song. I see everyone here saying all the impact she's had and how much of a legend she is. I personally think she was a big figure in the 90's but can someone point out her overall impact TODAY? (This is a legit question, not being shady lol). Most people my age probably don't even know who Bjork is (I'm 20). But most if us know who Nirvana, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, No Doubt, and so many other artists that were big in the 90's or debuted in the 90's are. I legit know ONE person who knows who Bjork is. 

[Fiona Apple 13,006]

1 minute ago, Didymus said:

You live in Greece. Her albums always chart high there.

So unless only a handful people and your mom buy albums there..

Maybe old people know her more  I would swear that nobody on my school knows her name. They don't even know who Cyndi Lauper or even Gwen Stefani is 

[Mobster 14,604]

Not saying Gaga is or isn't more legendary, but I highly doubt 66 people on ATRL know who Björk is... You could make them choose between Gaga and a potato and the latter would probably win...

[Bio 23,538]

42 minutes ago, Oblivion said:

There are so many reasons this is wrong, I just can't...

1. Haters are pressed and jealous of how good Gaga is performing, so they are voting Bjork.

2. This poll does not mean complete anything. (Even if Gaga was winning that irrelevant poll)

3. Bjork is almost non-event outside artists/music forums. (She simply is known by a certain amount of people, maybe she has a critical acclaim, I don't know nor care because simply I don't listen to her.)

4. It would be like saying some indie artist is a legend because I grow up listening to him/her/them and him/her/they has/have critical acclaim for future works, which nobody can name.

5. Most important in my opinion is, you have to be known widely by people, your work, music, social views, statements and many other factors must be known by public, so please end this irrelevant discussion because it's simply wrong on many more steps I could write on and on.

If Gaga can reach her 23rd year in the international music business (Bjork actually released her first album in 1977 and joined a band after that but her first solo international album was Debut in 1993) and still be relevant and still be releasing critically acclaimed albums and be nominated for Grammys then you can say she's legendary. For now she's a very good pop star with great potential.

Only in a Gaga forum filled with delusional 15 year olds this discussion would happen lol

[Didymus 34,380]

17 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said:

I honestly don't like any Bjork song. I see everyone here saying all the impact she's had and how much of a legend she is. I personally think she was a big figure in the 90's but can someone point out her overall impact TODAY? (This is a legit question, not being shady lol). Most people my age probably don't even know who Bjork is (I'm 20). But most if us know who Nirvana, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, No Doubt, and so many other artists that were big in the 90's or debuted in the 90's. 

She just does unique things and is hugely respected for it. Maybe not by ignorant teens, but since when do they decide who's legendary and impactful in art and society? Let's mention some recent stuff. In 2007 she mixed African with industrial music and got universal critical acclaim. Two of her artworks were nominated for design awards.

In 2011 she made the world's first app album (yes, you heard that correctly). She again received critical acclaim and the app was included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She also developed unique instruments for the album's sound alone. She was the guest editor of Dazed & Confused to promote the project as well.

For Vulnicura in 2015 the MoMA had a complete exhibition for Björk's career. She again received universal acclaim for the album. Later in the year she released an alternative recording of the album that used the unique Viola Organista, an instrument designed by Leonardo da Vinci. This version of the album again got critical acclaim.

Her recent tours were also all universally acclaimed. Some exciting stuff is the unique (incl. moving) fashion she used, unique instrumentation (for example tablet-controlled specially developed instruments in 2011 and the ReacTable in 2007), unique stages (incl. a 360° one), guest performers,...

It might be useful to let the senior curator of the MoMA talk:

Björk has never ceased to experiment and surprise. The multidimensional nature of her art—in which sound and music are the spine, but never the confines, for multimedia performances that also encompass graphic and digital design, art, cinema, science, illustration, philosophy, fashion, and more—is a testament to her curiosity and desire to learn and team up with diverse experts and creators. It was just a matter of time before she would invade and conquer the territory of design. [...] With Biophilia, Björk truly innovated the way people experience music by letting them participate in performing and making the music and visuals, rather than just listening passively.

Don't underestimate her. Ever.

[Serendipity 7,821]

2 hours ago, mic said:

At this stage , naming Gaga more legendary than Björk is simply ignorant imho. Most Gaga fans are young and did not experience the Björk's peak.

 

2 hours ago, AddMeOnMYSPACE said:

She is though, Gaga may be on top of her game right now but doesn't mean she's more "iconic" or "legendary" than Björk. 

 at people who think Gaga is more iconic than Björk, stop being delusional. Björk is one of the most influential artist of the 90s 

 

1 hour ago, George said:

What's with the title? Bjork is like the definition of talent. Her critical acclaim is universal

They share similarities but their music styles and their topics are SOO different. Bjork once said she wasn't very into Gaga's music (because she isn't really into pop) but that she considered her very talented, brave and very necessary for pop music.

They are both my equal faves, I adore both. But Bjork has a longer history on the run, and has influenced generations of musicians. Therefore I consider her more iconic and legendary. Gaga is building her path, and she is doing it very successfully 

I find it kind of funny that "Never heard of this person" is an argument. Makes me remember a couple of years ago when some bieber fans were dragged through the mud because they didnt know who paul mccartney was  

 

1 hour ago, Bio said:

I pitty these poor Gaga fans lol They must all have been born in 2010 to not know who Bjork is and not recognize her legend status.

This!

 

I have noticed that the monsters here seem to disrespect ANYONE who is compared to Gaga

 

[Kabexuela 1,184]

1 hour ago, Gagadonna said:

I don't even know her 

But my father does, he mentions her, and Bowie, and Madonna when he criticizes her 

He knows his stuff!  My parents have seen Björk in concert twice.  

[MindVomiting 303]

66 people think björk .. millions think its gaga

so nvm

[djBuffoon 12,123]

31 minutes ago, Didymus said:

Well.. that depends.

You could just easily compare them on the basis that they use experimental looks and nothing else. And let's be real: that's why they're compared There's not a single connection between them other than a style leaning to avant-garde.

The poll compared them on the basis of "Who is more legendary?" which is wide-open for interpretation in stan-speak

Either way, she's not being compared to some random popstar, but an actual, unequivocal artist. So yeah, I'd say that's a compliment.

[Serendipity 7,821]

6 minutes ago, MindVomiting said:

66 people think björk .. millions think its gaga

so nvm

and you think bjork is a nobody!

 

don't be so ignorant

[MindVomiting 303]

Just now, Clean said:

and you think bjork is a nobody!

 

don't be so ignorant

well for me she is no lies told

dont like her nor her music  - and where i like no one even knows what a björk is

[Wenli 826]

I love Gaga, but there's no shame in admitting Bjork is more legendary.

[Serendipity 7,821]

Just now, MindVomiting said:

well for me she is no lies told

dont like her nor her music  - and where i like no one even knows what a björk is

and there are many who don't know ho Gaga is

 

so that would also mean she's a nobody iyo?

 

 

wonder if Gaga can still get critically acclaimed album 40 years into her career?

[MindVomiting 303]

Just now, Clean said:

and there are many who don't know ho Gaga is

 

so that would also mean she's a nobody iyo?

 

 

wonder if Gaga can still get critically acclaimed album 40 years into her career?

i myself dont know A SINGLE EFFING PERSON who doesnt know who gaga is so pls go away with your BS 

[djBuffoon 12,123]

12 minutes ago, Clean said:

I have noticed that the monsters here seem to disrespect ANYONE who is compared to Gaga

I've also noticed many fans disrespect Gaga when she is being compared to other artists. It's already happened numerous times on this one thread. 

Basically, everyone just needs to take a breath.