When I was young, we all made fun of Keytars. Yeah, they’re
lame: whatever. But actually, Keytars are not lame: it’s only a matter of
context.
Like, for example, you wouldn’t want to see Metallica,
Megadeth or Anthrax with a Keytar: I get that. And I doubt most country music
fans would drool at the thought of a Keytar accompanying their favorite acts. But
a dance band with a Keytar: awesome!
Peaches had a Keytar in her band when she did the song: “Boys
Wanna Be Her.” That’s an amazing song. Plus, Lady Gaga used to play live with a
Keytar. Even people who do not like her or her music have got to admit that she’s
a great pianist, singer, and dancer, and it’s harder for her to dance when she’s
playing a grand piano, so…
So we have established that the Keytar is lame in some
circumstances, but can be great in others. So like people say: context is
everything. So don’t hate on the Keytar unless it’s in the wrong place. (Then
you are welcome to knock yourself out.)
