In my paper I think about Schopenhauer's notion of the Will and of the genius. Using Guitar God Stevie Ray Vaughan as a case study of the genius I show how what the text claims can be observed in an actual song, but also identify ways in which the text misses the mark by emphasizing melody and not focusing on technique. By the end I hope that I accomplish relating the text to a real life example and revealing some of the practices that might create a genius and a will-less subject lost in aesthetic appreciation. In addition to "Scuttle Buttin," my paper is informed by Vaughan's rendition of Hendrix classics like "Little Wing" and my own experience playing the guitar and attempting to learn their songs.
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