The 10,000 Post thread V3

[Duke87 1,070]

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I've heard the name Macklemore but I couldn't name any of his songs (nor did I have any idea that name belonged to a rapper, I would have assumed it was some other type of band). Current music is not something I pay much attention to.

[GeometryMath Algebra 614]

2522

He actually ruined one of my favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers songs, 'Otherside'. Shows how current music lacks originality.

[UndercoverNinja12 176]

2523

 

I like a lot of current music, but I absolutely despise rap. It's just a guy (or girl) yelling into a microphone, and they add a beat and autotune it.

[RipRap 4,400]

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Duke, that Pretty much sums rap music. All I could hear are rhyming words and auto tune (However, Macklemore's rapping do give people a message). On the other end of the spectrum, anyone here listens to classical music (I sometimes do)?

[astronelson 339]

2525.

 

I do! I used to listen to it almost exclusively, although my tastes have broadened since then.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

2526

 

I listen to the Empire Strikes Back soundtrack a LOT when I'm writing.  Does that count?  I enjoy classical music but I don't listen to it much.  Also, I think that there is plenty of originality in modern music.  Just because there's a lot of shallow pop getting constant exposure (music we're inclined to like as shown by science) doesn't mean it's all that way.  I think that some rappers are quite interesting as well.  I've tried not to be as much of a music snob these days as I was when I was a student.

[Duke87 1,070]

(2527)

 

I don't hate classical music but I do find it to be generally flat and lacking in energy.

 

To some degree I also can't get over this idea that classical music is for rich snooty people to listen to while drinking tea with their pinky extended, and I tell ya, that ain't me.

[Mr Saturn64 742]

2528

Classical's my favorite. But one thing.

(2527)

 

I don't hate classical music but I do find it to be generally flat and lacking in

There is a lot like the 1812 Overture that is.

(2527)

 

To some degree I also can't get over this idea that classical music is for rich snooty people to listen to while drinking tea with their pinky extended, and I tell ya, that ain't me.

It's kind of the same deal with rap being associated with generally minority people in bad neighborhoods.

[astronelson 339]

 

2529

I don't hate classical music but I do find it to be generally flat and lacking in energy.

 

I can think of a few counterexamples.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqg3l3r_DRI

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Diu2N8TGKA

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHFf7NIwOHQ

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFy7buyU0rQ

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrIYT-MrVaI

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEDfZgDPS8

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGU1P6lBW6Q

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7O91GDWGPU

 

OK, apparently there is a limit to how many videos you can put in a post. They're well worth a listen though.

[Larks2242 251]

2530.

 

@ Yoshi The Mackman was there alongside Ryan Lewis they counted the ball down next to the ex Disney star.

[Duke87 1,070]

(2531)

 

I can think of a few counterexamples.

 

One of your videos is blocked in my country on copyright grounds. Thanks, WMG!

 

As for the ones I was able to watch, I will grant you the tunes are upbeat, but it still sounds like it belongs in an opera house... something you really can't avoid when you've got an orchestra playing. Although I do imagine the same tune would sound better if played by a more modern band of guitar/drums/keyboard rather than an orchestra.

 

EDIT: ah, there we go. The version you posted is meh, but this is awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeLQPBbZp3Q

Note how it's the same tune, but with like a thousand times more energy in it.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

2532

 

Larks, who would you recommend in rap as highly skilled and good to listen to?  Please don't say Lil Wayne.

[Larks2242 251]

2533.

 

 

2523

 

I like a lot of current music, but I absolutely despise rap. It's just a guy (or girl) yelling into a microphone, and they add a beat and autotune it.

 

If that is your idea of rap then you have been incredibly misinformed, There is no auto-tuning and no screaming involved.

 

2532

 

Larks, who would you recommend in rap as highly skilled and good to listen to?  Please don't say Lil Wayne.

 

I would never recommend him, Among my favorites are Spice 1, San Quinn, JMT, AOTP, Vinnie Paz, Snowgoons, MC  Eiht, MC Ren, C-BO, King Tee, N.O.H, Celph, Marco Polo, R.A The Rugged man, Les Vegas, Lee Majors, Gramm Kracker,  Thurz, Telly Mac, RBX, R.B.L, V-White, AP.9, Dru Down, RZA, GZA. Inspecah Deck, Onyx, Q-Unique, Eligh, Killa Tay, Kon Artist, Kokane, N.O.R.E, Cappadonna, Fed-X, DJ Quik, Whillie D, D.O.C, W.C, Mack 10, T-Lo, Choppa T, AZ, Eightball, MJG and Krumbsnactcha Just to name a few off the top of my head.

 

My playlists and albums total close to 2,000 different artists so its kinda hard to list all 2k here.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

2534: I've always said that if you dislike an entire spectrum of music you aren't listening to it properly/the right artists.

Not the biggest fan of rap, but there are a fair few artists I enjoy. Larks, I'd recommend you give an artist called Flume a listen.

[UndercoverNinja12 176]

2535: I'll admit there are a couple rap songs I like, but overall it's my least favorite genre of music. Sorry if I offended anyone.

[Duke87 1,070]

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Sometimes opinion is influenced by things the music is associated with more than the music itself. For example, I can't take country music seriously because as far as I'm concerned it's redneck music and thus I can't not make fun of it.

[astronelson 339]

2537.

Sometimes opinion is influenced by things the music is associated with more than the music itself. For example, I can't take country music seriously because as far as I'm concerned it's redneck music and thus I can't not make fun of it.

 

You know, if you play country music backwards they're uplifting songs about a man finding his dog, getting back together with his girlfriend, and fixing his drinking problem.

 

And this piece isn't supposed to be serious:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_17KYVQqZ3U

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

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Thanks, Larks.  I actually knew a couple of those names, and there were none of the usual top 40 types there which is a rather pleasant surprise.  I'm going to give some of them a listen, I like to expand my horizons.  Except for country music.  I'll accept that it's popular for a reason, and that it can't all be all terrible, but it's so not what I like that I just won't listen to it.  I'd almost rather listen to disco.  Almost.

[Larks2242 251]

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2534: I've always said that if you dislike an entire spectrum of music you aren't listening to it properly/the right artists.

Not the biggest fan of rap, but there are a fair few artists I enjoy. Larks, I'd recommend you give an artist called Flume a listen.

 

 

Interesting enough I've grown to like Aussie hip hop alot too, acts like Bliss N Eso, Horrorshow, Hyjak N tourture, Downsyde, and artists like Pegz, Maundz, Brad Strut, Pez, Urthboy and Illy are pretty skilled. 

[Duke87 1,070]

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Rap from other countries can get interesting. Have you ever heard people rapping in French? It's hilarious.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

2541: I think Aussie rap is hilarious, and they are speaking the same language! My former boss did go to school with 360 though.

Anyone like Fatboy Slim? EAT. SLEEP. RAVE. REPEAT.

[timmie 988]

2542

 

French rap is good (I think). I guess because Belgium is still somewhat influenced by French culture, it's not something strange for us. Not that I know much about it, but 'La tribu de Dana' by Manau comes to mind, a huge hit in France (1,5 million copies sold), Belgium (number 1 in Wallonia, 4 in Flanders) and the Netherlands (number 2 in the charts). It's one of those few songs I remember from my childhood

 

http://youtu.be/4NRqSrPTPv8

[Larks2242 251]

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(2540)

 

Rap from other countries can get interesting. Have you ever heard people rapping in French? It's hilarious.

 

Madjao mad a remake of Dounce France and the music video is so strange.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H0WFk2kJ9Q

 

 

Personally there are a lot of international rappers I like such as Ribo and Kollegh.

[Duke87 1,070]

(2544)

 

You find Eminem in a rapper.

You find M&M's in a wrapper.

[RipRap 4,400]

2545

I think Eminem got his name by looking at his name (Marshall Mathers) and a package of M&Ms. He called himself M&M before Eminem. (source: Wikipedia)

Also, dat pun.

[ROFLyoshi 1,760]

2546: Stomae is a good French rapper.

[timmie 988]

2547

Stromae (which means 'Maestro' in 'verlan') is very good indeed, but he's Belgian Without a doubt he's the Belgian artist with the most international succes of the latest decade. Also it's not really rap, it's more electro. Though there are rap/hip-hop influences.

 

This song is about his missing father (Papaoutai = Papa, où t'es?).
 

[Duke87 1,070]

(2548)

 

Ah, Monday morning, doncha love it?

[Larks2242 251]

2549.

 

Just another day to me.

[Mr Saturn64 742]

 
2550

 

ugh.... Monday... ugh....