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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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04-27-2021 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jads57
And currently what sells the most and thus is most important is this:
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Originally Posted by Stevebol
Uptown funk ruled the world in 2015. But it didn’t move you? So be it.
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Originally Posted by Stevebol
But again, a hit compared to music of the 70’s or even 80’s? Absolutely not sir. But I agree, Olivia is doing her own thing. And by her video performance she’s doing a good job. But that’s all marketing. And that’s the problem with today’s music, for it’s all hype with no substance. Again, all my opinion.
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
I think they're channeling Rick James more than the Minneapolis sound. Those horn stabs.
It's an OK song.
'Bitch say my name, you know who I am..'
Best part of the song.
Rick James is infamous for his line- I'm Rick James, bitch.
He didn't do that in his music.
Uptown Funk is just retro 80's. At least Bruno has an actual band. Excellent bass player. That sure helps.
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It's a good thing I spent all that time answering 2bops question. I even proof read it first. Which is sadly rare for me to do.
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Originally Posted by Lobomov
And as individual members age/burn out, a replacement can readily be found, trained, and integrated. This money machine will be raking in the dough from their tweener fans until their cohort dies of old age. Mark it.
You may have noted I said nothing of singers.* Live performances may require the strictly cosmetic use of face mics, but it is a given that the dancers will be lip-synching.
They may be young and strong, but no human can do both for a one hour show. Milli Vanilli had it right.
* I've no doubt the lads can sing conventionally, perhaps even very well; nevertheless it is their good looks and programability that makes them useful** to the corporation.
** If only temporarily, like racing Greyhounds.Last edited by citizenk74; 04-28-2021 at 10:56 AM.
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Originally Posted by Stevebol
I like J. Artis too.
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Originally Posted by citizenk74
BTS, Red Velvet, Blackpink: Meet the American producers and songwriters behind your favorite K-pop stars - CNN
It's just bubble gum music.
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Originally Posted by Stevebol
Last edited by 2bornot2bop; 04-27-2021 at 06:11 PM.
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Legend Andrew Gouche still around. Music is OK.
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
It's high energy. Not retro.
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Kirk Franklin (Matthew Ramsey -the bassist, not the country singer- on bass).
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If you think being a musician is harder now, be thankful you aren't a photographer lol.
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Originally Posted by skypeace
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
Neither one is what's wrong with the music business.
There's only one casino in all of Las Vegas with a music policy because frat boys call the shots.
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Originally Posted by Litterick
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Originally Posted by skypeace
Oh My God
I can vividly imagine similar threads in photo forums .. Art has been watered down pretending that amateurs with iphones taking pictures for free can replace a professional.
I worked on my craft over a life time, but here we are .. disgustingLast edited by Lobomov; 04-28-2021 at 05:06 AM.
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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Originally Posted by Littlemark
Are you saying that the "Millennial Whoop" and its devotees is a good comparison to period differences in Classical and Jazz? IMO, the musical doggerel known as "MW" is decidedly inferior in form and performance. The only comparison between a diamond and a sand pebble is that they both came from the ground. Any other comparison is an exercise in absurdity.
Play live . . . Marinero
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Originally Posted by skypeace
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Originally Posted by Marinero
With that understanding I would liken it to the frequent use of the Neapolitan chord in operas around 1700. Very popular and chique in the Neapolitan school. But fell out of favour later.
In Jazz I would liken it to the frequent use of "the lick" in solos, or the use of the lowered 3rd in Blues solos.
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Originally Posted by Stevebol
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Originally Posted by Stevebol
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
He is what he appears to be.
I'm in a fog these days with all these Californians moving to Las Vegas. Most of them couldn't afford it. That's why I left.
We're California dreaming. It's better not to talk about it.
Gravel and slot machines. We do our best.
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