I found Madisons lecture extremely inspiring – his performance was absolutely incredible, displaying a real dedication, persistance and knowledge of his craft both an artist and producer. I think those three words really define Madison as an artist. Dedication, hours of practise and creativety, persistance – a perisistance of expression in an environment that is completely against him and complete knowledge of his background and identity.
The idea of rebellion through ‘fabulousness’ and constraints that hold artists like Madison is something i really resonated with. Madison talks about the production of music in an environment that is oppressing you – being a person of colour and/or trans and/or queer in a society in which the difficulty of survival is a very real thing – usually produces a very different outlook thus making the art very different. Madison talked about all the times he was told ‘no’ – having to work double as hard for the same results – making his work that much more powerful.
Madison also mentions the safe space – much like previous lecturers he talks about the dance floor being a place of pure expression and safety, where one can be themselves without any restrictions – being able to express oneself without feeling chained up by societal norms. The dancefloor becoming a haven for the LGBTQ community and their music becoming the portrayal of that.