Nick Cave has always had a fascinating perspective on music and artistry, and his admiration for Kanye West is no exception. His choice of “I Am A God” for his funeral is pretty telling—it’s a song that’s both grandiose and deeply unsettling, which fits Cave’s artistic sensibilities perfectly.
It’s also interesting how he separates Kanye’s music from his controversies. A lot of artists struggle with that balance, but Cave seems to be firmly in the art over artist camp. Given that he called Kanye “the greatest artist” as recently as 2020, it’s clear that admiration hasn’t faded, even if he’s been vocal about disagreeing with West’s past comments.
What do you think about his choice? Would you have expected something more in line with his own music, or does this pick make sense to you?