Even if I tried, even if I wanted to
October 2, 2012 12:43 PM Subscribe
Same Love. A song and film produced by Seattle hip hop artist Macklemore and Ryan Lewis in support of legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington State.
rocket88: "Washington has a Democratic governor, and Democratic majorities in both their Senate and House of Representatives. Why do they need a referendum"
Same-sex marriage was legalized here by the legislature in February 2012. The religious right managed to scare up enough signatures to suspend the bill and require a state-wide referendum. Referendum 74 (which I meant to post in the OP, damned keyboard) is a measure to approve the legislature's prior action.
posted by Apropos of Something at 12:59 PM on October 2, 2012
Same-sex marriage was legalized here by the legislature in February 2012. The religious right managed to scare up enough signatures to suspend the bill and require a state-wide referendum. Referendum 74 (which I meant to post in the OP, damned keyboard) is a measure to approve the legislature's prior action.
posted by Apropos of Something at 12:59 PM on October 2, 2012
That was beautifully produced, thank you for sharing it. Now I need to get some dust out of my eye.
posted by Doleful Creature at 1:02 PM on October 2, 2012
posted by Doleful Creature at 1:02 PM on October 2, 2012
I really loved that, and I know I'm not the only one who's a little teary.
I really appreciate that this song is from, and from the point of view of, a straight ally. As a bi/gay woman I tend to get overwhelmed and suffer from outrage fatigue, and I need people for whom this fight isn't as personal as it is for me, to take up the slack. We're getting the straight majority on our side, and I love it when they speak up. It makes me feel personally supported.
posted by arcticwoman at 1:10 PM on October 2, 2012 [10 favorites]
I really appreciate that this song is from, and from the point of view of, a straight ally. As a bi/gay woman I tend to get overwhelmed and suffer from outrage fatigue, and I need people for whom this fight isn't as personal as it is for me, to take up the slack. We're getting the straight majority on our side, and I love it when they speak up. It makes me feel personally supported.
posted by arcticwoman at 1:10 PM on October 2, 2012 [10 favorites]
Needs more GWAR. Just kidding, this is great.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:31 PM on October 2, 2012
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:31 PM on October 2, 2012
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - THRIFT SHOP FEAT. WANZ
These guys are surprisingly great.
posted by wemayfreeze at 2:00 PM on October 2, 2012 [12 favorites]
These guys are surprisingly great.
posted by wemayfreeze at 2:00 PM on October 2, 2012 [12 favorites]
Macklemore has a pretty great song and video about tying his youth to the Seattle Mariners, a memorium for the late Dave Neihaus, "The Voice of the Seattle Mariners," which is to say the decades-long announcer for the Mariners games on radio. Capturing Neihaus' catchphrase, the song is "My Oh My."
And recently they released a hilarious video featuring Macklemore as a very frugal hip-hop artist. "Thrift Shop" featuring Wanz-- features some heavy-duty language, but only offensive images are crimes against fashion. It's the antidote for this maudlin stuff.
posted by Sunburnt at 2:03 PM on October 2, 2012 [3 favorites]
And recently they released a hilarious video featuring Macklemore as a very frugal hip-hop artist. "Thrift Shop" featuring Wanz-- features some heavy-duty language, but only offensive images are crimes against fashion. It's the antidote for this maudlin stuff.
posted by Sunburnt at 2:03 PM on October 2, 2012 [3 favorites]
oh lord - that thrift shop one is too funny. Guy has range!
posted by leslies at 2:12 PM on October 2, 2012
posted by leslies at 2:12 PM on October 2, 2012
People sometimes really, really fuck with my ablility to be horribly bitter and cynical, and I appreciate that.
(Truth be told I was sorta eye rolly about the whole thing and gave up about 10 seconds in and then after watching the thrift shop one decided I needed to respect it more. Being bitter and cynical would have been a loss. Again.)
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:28 PM on October 2, 2012
(Truth be told I was sorta eye rolly about the whole thing and gave up about 10 seconds in and then after watching the thrift shop one decided I needed to respect it more. Being bitter and cynical would have been a loss. Again.)
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:28 PM on October 2, 2012
I knew Macklemore was pretty great - this just confirms the fact. Nicely done.
posted by gohabsgo at 3:41 PM on October 2, 2012
posted by gohabsgo at 3:41 PM on October 2, 2012
Other highlights from all over Macklemore's spectrum of awesome:
Otherside (about addiction)
The Town (about Seattle hip-hop)
American (about, well...)
And We Danced (EURO DANCE)
Wings (just another rap about shoes.)
posted by hot soup at 4:09 PM on October 2, 2012 [4 favorites]
Otherside (about addiction)
The Town (about Seattle hip-hop)
American (about, well...)
And We Danced (EURO DANCE)
Wings (just another rap about shoes.)
posted by hot soup at 4:09 PM on October 2, 2012 [4 favorites]
It's so awesome to watch Macklemore starting to get national name recognition. He's everything that I love about Seattle: smart, inclusive, creative, laid back, serious, and self-effacing and he wears his home town proudly. As someone who lacks the hip-hop appreciation gene, I probably would have a better appreciation of it today if there were artists like this when I was in high school.
Mitt Romney's a kook and I love Obama but, honestly, I would be happier and it would affect my life more if Referendum 74 passes on November 6
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 9:18 PM on October 2, 2012
Mitt Romney's a kook and I love Obama but, honestly, I would be happier and it would affect my life more if Referendum 74 passes on November 6
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 9:18 PM on October 2, 2012
I have a shaky optimism that hip-hop is soon going to become a Force for Good in the fight for gay rights. I know that there's an incredible amount of homophobia to overcome, but it seems more and more of the dopest figures in the game are coming down on the right side, and the masses of fans and lesser-than's tend to follow.
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 6:26 AM on October 3, 2012
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 6:26 AM on October 3, 2012
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