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Vronsky · #16 11-03-2005, 09:32 AM

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Fairplay...

I am intrigued by its popularity. The only thing that bothers me about it is the mood. Ever seen one of these guys smile? It's all angst (not that angst hasn't been a part of music before now). I mean, Eminem got in a pi$$ing contect with a dog puppet! What was that all about??? Express concern for the themes of violence toward women in his music and get yourself a not-so-pleasant mention on his next album. Whatta guy.

On a lighter note, I find this Eminem "interview" absolutely hilarious:

http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1122370262/Wierd_Al_interviews_eminem

I don't think present day hiphop culture is basically that much different from what Elvis Presley did in the 50/60s. Like then, the music and lifestyle appeals to young rebellious adolescents that are looking for idols. It's only become more and more extreme over the years. In 10-15 years time, there will other artists that will make the Eminem's of today look silly, although to 40+ folks now, this might appear rude and shocking.
What amazes me in hiphop culture is it's popularty among women aswell given the extreme disrespect and degradation of woman in the 'scene'. Seems like feminism has lost this generation.

cscmc1 · #17 11-03-2005, 09:36 AM

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I don't think present day hiphop culture is basically that much different from what Elvis Presley did in the 50/60s. Like then, the music and lifestyle appeals to young rebellious adolescents that are looking for idols. It's only become more and more extreme over the years. In 10-15 years time, there will other artists that will make the Eminem's of today look silly, although to 40+ folks now, this might appear rude and shocking.
What amazes me in hiphop culture is it's popularty among women aswell given the extreme disrespect and degradation of woman in the 'scene'. Seems like feminism has lost this generation.

You are right... and your last point is dead-on. Nevertheless, I still find it entertaining when I see a white-bread high school kid who was the image of Beaver Cleaver the year before pimping out a Honda, blasting Eminem, and riding around with his seat fully reclined and sneering.

Vronsky · #18 11-03-2005, 09:42 AM

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You are right... and your last point is dead-on. Nevertheless, I still find it entertaining when I see a white-bread high school kid who was the image of Beaver Cleaver the year before pimping out a Honda, blasting Eminem, and riding around with his seat fully reclined and sneering.

...bro, that's called: cool

cscmc1 · #19 11-03-2005, 09:48 AM

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...bro, that's called: cool

yal · #20 11-03-2005, 10:40 AM

Ever since seeing the "Red Rocks - Under a Blood red sky" video back in '85 I have always wanted to go to a U2 concert. They know how to put on a show and I hear Bono still has it.

diametricalbenz · #21 11-03-2005, 11:58 AM

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Ever since seeing the "Red Rocks - Under a Blood red sky" video back in '85 I have always wanted to go to a U2 concert. They know how to put on a show and I hear Bono still has it.

He sang Luciano Pavarotti's part in "Miss Sarajevo" which was amazing....not an easy task!

yal · #22 11-03-2005, 01:29 PM

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He sang Luciano Pavarotti's part in "Miss Sarajevo" which was amazing....not an easy task!

Are you kidding me?

That is impressive.

boneheaddoctor · #23 11-03-2005, 01:48 PM

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Are you kidding me?

That is impressive.

The drummer gave him an assist on the high notes with a stratigicly inserted drum stick.......

diametricalbenz · #24 11-03-2005, 02:09 PM

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The drummer gave him an assist on the high notes with a stratigicly inserted drum stick.......

No stick needed! the man has got range...besides Larry wouldn't do that even if it was his birthday.

boneheaddoctor · #25 11-03-2005, 02:14 PM

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No stick needed! the man has got range...besides Larry wouldn't do that even if it was his birthday.

Rob Halford has more range....but its all in what style of music you prefer..

http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/judaspriestcds.htm

diametricalbenz · #26 11-03-2005, 03:24 PM

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Rob Halford has more range....but its all in what style of music you prefer..

http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/judaspriestcds.htm

My point was that opera at such a concert was unique for them. I have never heard any Judas Priest so I can't compare...I will do so when I have some free time. I am aware that a LOT of singers have much more range than Bono does. He sings with a lot of passion and I think that's what makes the band unique.

boneheaddoctor · #27 11-03-2005, 03:34 PM

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My point was that opera at such a concert was unique for them. I have never heard any Judas Priest so I can't compare...I will do so when I have some free time. I am aware that a LOT of singers have much more range than Bono does. He sings with a lot of passion and I think that's what makes the band unique.

Judas Priest was Heavy Metal.....not many guys have the range Halford has....

cscmc1 · #28 11-03-2005, 04:00 PM

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Somehow I don't think the editors of that magazine listened that closely to their music, not really Chrisitian rock.

Au contraire... I think there is a healthy dose of the spiritual in U2's music. Not always strictly Christian-brand spiritual, but it's there. I hear the same things in Erasure's music. That's my kind of "Christian rock;" I don't care for the blatantly "Christian" stuff much at all.

yal · #29 11-03-2005, 04:04 PM

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Bono is an modern day Irish crooner and a great story teller. They put on a great show. Started listening to them in 1984. Didn't know who they were until me and a buddy were looking through his sister's "Christian" magazine -- sort of snickering and there was a feature about this "Catholic" band. Went out and bought "Boy" and thought, this is some good ****. Somehow I don't think the editors of that magazine listened that closely to their music, not really Chrisitian rock.

LOL

"Boy" was my first U2 album too. Highly underrated album. I still play it.

Story teller...no kidding! When they did "Bad" live at Live Aid and Bono went off and turned a 3 minute song into an amazing 8+ minute affair it was just stunning. I don't know how the Edge kept up. Been my favorite song ever since.

gmercoleza · #30 11-03-2005, 04:09 PM

U2 rocks, I agree. Always changing and evolving, never in a rut. HTDAAB is the logical culmination of their maturing sound. But my all-time favorite(s) has to be a tie between Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. Zoo TV was a trip never to be duplicated and its irony took us all by surprise after the "preachy" years...