Phil O'Keefe Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks Telecruiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 She was barely heard back in the day. If it weren't for the really-good-looking-while-doing-it and questionably talented Elvis Presley singing "Hound Dog", no one may know of her today at all. That's very true. While there are some whites who exploited their music, the comments most of the musicians made - from Elvis to the Beatles to the English blues-rock guitarists - seemed genuinely appreciative of blues music and the black musicians who originated and created it, and wanted them to get the recognition they rightfully deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted June 28, 2017 Members Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes indeed - great post Phil. I especially like the bit abut attending rehearsals - it's all about respect for the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LARRY L Posted June 28, 2017 Members Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks Phil, I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SexWithRobots Posted June 28, 2017 Members Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have given up on most mainstream music, I haven't turned on a radio in years. There are still great bands out there you just have to work harder to find them, I have been listening to a lot of classical / film/ trailer music lately and its so much more pleasing and emotionally satisfying. Check out Junkiexl on youtube hes a film composer and posts videos all the time of awesome synths he has and other stuff in his studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members powbob01 Posted July 1, 2017 Members Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hmmm.... She's won a couple Grammy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted July 1, 2017 Members Share Posted July 1, 2017 Real or relative? There was a time when the pop music briefly played what appealed to me and motivated me to get connected with it as a player. I did that and can can say that there's a debt I think I owe to it for being what it needed to be for me when I needed it. Does music do that for everyone throughout their lives? I don't know and honestly don't care. What was for me is gone in the popular sense but I manage to keep it safely inspiring in my own rotational aural museum. It's now a musical isolation thing that many people hold close and revered. Outside of that I do not actively search for music. I never did. What caught my ear originally was popular air play. Happenstance. Right time, right age. I look down my nose at people who like certain music because to me it speaks for personalities I'm repulsed by. I'm no altruist wanting to save the world's population. Nope, I'd rather tailor it to me instead, which is true of all people and publicly established the minute they go all opinionated about something/anything, and that's just the real and relative truth about humanity. Music greatly assists the cataloging of people. Anyway, let it all play. It's part of the normal divisiveness within the species and as it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hey GP, would you mind if I moved this thread to SSS to share it with the non-poli forum folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldsoapbars Posted July 10, 2017 Members Share Posted July 10, 2017 They could definitely use some autotune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldsoapbars Posted July 10, 2017 Members Share Posted July 10, 2017 These poor slobs could stand so autotune as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoddy Posted July 10, 2017 Members Share Posted July 10, 2017 My buds in Blackberry Smoke are still chipping away at it...they're selling out mid-size halls in American and Europe...their latest album debuted at #1 on the Billboard country charts and #6 on their rock charts. They've done this with virtually no radio airplay...but the have a huge fanbase that continues to grow from just word of mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoddy Posted July 11, 2017 Members Share Posted July 11, 2017 And how can you not like these guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Red Ant Posted July 11, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 11, 2017 And how can you not like these guys!!! This is a cover... well, actually since they don't credit the original, its a rip-off. Specifically the melody. And that lead tone is freakin' HORRID. And in spite of all that... I like it! And here's the original... "Foots" by the one and only legendary Stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hey GP, would you mind if I moved this thread to SSS to share it with the non-poli forum folks? Grumpy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoot Owl Posted July 12, 2017 Members Share Posted July 12, 2017 I'd pay good money for that music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 GP's been heard from and gave his permission for the move, so here it is in SSS - I thought others might enjoy it outside of HCPP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members audioicon Posted August 4, 2017 Members Share Posted August 4, 2017 Music is on it's death bed. What we're seeing now is people trying to revive road kill. It's about personality now, talent no longer matters. You make an interesting point but I am afraid it is not accurate. There are brilliant artist out there today. Here are some great artists: Ed Sheeran Public Broadcasting Service Adele Bruno Mars Taylor Swift (Don't care much for her music but she's a heavy weight) Lady Gaga The Knocks These are different flavors and even though I listen to different artists (Maxi Priest, Peter White, George Benson), I think it has to do with changing times and either accepting or rejecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted August 4, 2017 Members Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks Phil and Grumpy, I love these kinds of threads!! I get to find out about the cool stuff without having to wade through the forgettable stuff (that I've forgotten about already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted August 6, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2017 These poor slobs could stand so autotune as well As a semi-retired mechanic I can say with great authority, EVERYONE needs their auto tuned. Probably also needs a good bath too. I mean their car. of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted August 6, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2017 Have you heard? Bird is the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted August 6, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2017 That's very true. While there are some whites who exploited their music, the comments most of the musicians made - from Elvis to the Beatles to the English blues-rock guitarists - seemed genuinely appreciative of blues music and the black musicians who originated and created it, and wanted them to get the recognition they rightfully deserved. I can't find a cite for this since I got it from a magazine some 40 years ago but Fats Domino said he didn't care if someone else made a buck on Blueberry Hill. He got paid and everyone else found a thrill too. Of course this is paraphrased, but that was his sentiment. It was certainly better for him than being a busboy or bellhop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted August 6, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks Phil and Grumpy, I love these kinds of threads!! I get to find out about the cool stuff without having to wade through the forgettable stuff (that I've forgotten about already). Just for you, Craig: (closest to original I have found) AND, a rework of the same number by a heavily jass-influenced 'folk' artist, with an added verse: (let's see if anyone can figure out how he REALLY played it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philboking Posted August 6, 2017 Members Share Posted August 6, 2017 No Autotune required. Would it be too selfserving to recommend this? https://store.cdbaby.com/m/cd/philboking2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grumpy_Polecat Posted August 8, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 8, 2017 Would it be too selfserving to recommend this? https://store.cdbaby.com/m/cd/philboking2 Yes, but only because I have to pay a buck to hear more than the teasers (which, btw, I liked!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philboking Posted August 8, 2017 Members Share Posted August 8, 2017 Well, far be it from me to keep you from my music - here are some streamable tracks:http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1157871&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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