Bob Dylan receiving the Polar Music Prize

Bob Dylan's influence as a song er singer and songwriter and the development of the 20th century popular music is indisputable his achievements encompass almost four decades of constantly changing modes of creativity always innovative but always based on American musical traditions and roots starting with fault music and reaching the heights of critical and public Fame he set aside the rules of the day appearing no longer alone with his acoustic guitar guitar but in the company of a rock and roll band it was a development that required both integrity and determination and a move that cemented his role as one of the greatest rock artists of our time Bob Dylan's ability to combine poetry harmony and melody in a meaningful often provocative context has captivated millions in all age groups and in most cultures and societies through his modest persuasive musical approach he has demonstrated an impressive ability to question the most determined political forces to fight all forms of prejudice and to offer in flinching support for the less fortunate even those who might not have shared his views would find it impossible to argue against Bob Dylan's musical and poetic brilliance mr. Dylan I'll ask you receive the Pilar new surprise of 2000 from the hands to its majesty okay

Channel: Polar Music Prize

Views: 148,743

Rating: 4.8759689 out of 5

Keywords: Bob Dylan, Isaac Stern, Polar Music Prize, Polar Music, Polar Prize, Polar, Music, Prize, Award, Laureate, Classical Music, Pop Music

Id: Yz-OyjYCBMw

Length: 3min 40sec (220 seconds)

Published: Tue Mar 26 2013

Reddit Comments

[u/CrazyChestersDog]

I find it HILARIOUS that he showed up for this and not the Nobel. I know it’s like 15 years earlier but still funny

[u/suspect20163]

He’s got the same awkwardness of someone who’s being sung “Happy Birthday” to

[u/[deleted]]

He excelled at avoiding the media his whole life no wonder he was awkward

[u/koalazeus]

You can tell the bouquet meant a lot to him.

[u/[deleted]]

He doesn’t give a shit. I love it. “I’m just the messenger. I don’t know where the songs come from”

[u/tdi4u]

He was a good sport about the whole thing even though he obviously wasn't really into it. The guy with the glasses and the beard just standing there and nodding occasionally was as funny as Bob's reaction to the whole thing

[u/GDscNFA]

So awkward ❤️ I loved it