BHelmet
The Living Force
luc said:Another thing concerning "modern music" I'd like to share:
Here's a video from a guy who recreates part of a modern mainstream hit using a simple apple software - turns out that in those "hits", the producers just clicked together pre-made sound files that came with the software! IMHO, this shows the stunning lack of creativity in modern mainstream music, no wonder if we assume that psychopaths are involved:
Now compare this to the work on Lennon's "Imagine":
On another note,
BHelmet said:Muse
...maybe this becomes clearer if you compare for example the Muse songs/videos (e.g. "Uprising") with this John Lennon gem:
I think Lennon speaks simple truth to people's hearts, while Muse is fancy, dark and violent, and not empowering at all, quite the opposite actually.
1. The whole sampling/sampled music thing is another good example of the lack of creativity, or perhaps the stifling of creativity in music.
2. As I said, I have a love/hate relationship with Muse. I think Bellamy is truly creative. e.g., Knights of Cydonia is kind of hilarious in a way: Spaghetti western, to Euro-disco to head-banger in one fell swoop. Or the songs that incorporate classical. I have not heard anyone push the envelope like they do in decades. The other aspect I have to respect are his vocal stylings - this guy holds NOTHING back - he is not trying to be liked and is pushing himself to his limits. Whether I like the results or not, I have to respect that. Another thing I respect: I have seen them live a couple times - with the wife and kids, no less. His shows have none of the pandering to the rabble: cursing, sexual innuendo, drug references that you usually get live. A clean show, not even PG13. That is also kind of amazing as well, and a good sign.
What bothers me about Muse - yes they can be hard to listen to (but I excuse this as the music being a reflection of the world - kind of like SoTT - the news and the world is not pretty in so many ways) And I suppose, it is a shock to my buffers, which is not always a bad thing.
I am troubled by many of their earlier songs that reflect a bizarre somewhat sinister and deranged inner struggle, but, haven't we all been there at some point? I am not a fan of the Queen veneer that is present, but that is just a taste thing and everybody does have influences that got them started on a path. (it is also a studio thing and does not come across live)
Hm - this sounds like an Apologia - What REALLY bothers me is that I can't decide whose 'side' they are on. A nagging feeling of doubt I can't put my finger on quite yet. Maybe they just need to find this web site/4th way info etc!?
As for Lennon Imagine, can't disagree with that one...and my middle son, loves both Working Class Hero and Muse as well, so go figure. Perhaps Muse is a product for the multi-distracted younger set? I am an old fart trying to keep up and open to it all.
Thanks again, so much, for the thoughtful, detailed post.