Matias, I won't shut the fuck up until you at least address me intelligently. You had no right to go out of your way to call the mild-mannered SK a cocksucker for no apparent reason. Yes, you seem to know a lot about music, but people have different tastes than everyone else, and even if you hate Bob Dylan (or Shit Dylan or Bob Shitlan as you so eloquently rechristened him), that doesn't mean everyone else has to either. I don't need you telling me that I should think Blood On The Tracks is a terrible album.
If I listened to a technically complex recording that I felt sounded sterile and bland, I would think, "Well, this is okay, but there doesn't seem to be any feeling here." When I listen to Blood On The Tracks, I'm not attracted to Dylan's voice or however many (or few) modulations he puts into his music; hell, I don't even know what modulations are. I just listen to the overall presentation, and I think it's his most honest and personal album, and the way that he sings the album is superb. When I listen to A Night At The Opera, I know it's a great, well-produced and intelligent album, but neither Dylan nor Queen compare to each other at all. I don't listen to how many notes are played or how technical a piece is. I just listen to the song.
And that's what separates me from all the technical buffs here, but I just think there are better ways to express yourself than constantly jumping onto the defensive, and I'm sure you have the ability to express your opinions better than a constant slew of obscenities and name-calling. I'd like to see you respond intelligently to this instead of telling me to shut the fuck up, because I think I bring up a few good points regarding these two albums. Think about it.
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Yes, I used the term of competition but, in music, I don't believe in that.
What I wanted to say it's that what's important is not if the music is complex or simple, but if we like it.
It's all a matter of personal taste.
PS: By the way, I like some fast guitar players and some shredders [I believe there are diferences] but, like you said, only because of the nice harmonies and melodies. That guy in the video has good technique, but he can't use it to make good things...
Yes, I used the term of competition but, in music, I don't believe in that.
What I wanted to say it's that what's important is not if the music is complex or simple, but if we like it.
It's all a matter of personal taste.
PS: By the way, I like some fast guitar players and some shredders [I believe there are diferences] but, like you said, only because of the nice harmonies and melodies. That guy in the video has good technique, but he can't use it to make good things...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Lester Burnham wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Matias, I won't shut the fuck up until you at least address me intelligently. You had no right to go out of your way to call the mild-mannered SK a cocksucker for no apparent reason. Yes, you seem to know a lot about music, but people have different tastes than everyone else, and even if you hate Bob Dylan (or Shit Dylan or Bob Shitlan as you so eloquently rechristened him), that doesn't mean everyone else has to either. I don't need you telling me that I should think Blood On The Tracks is a terrible album.
If I listened to a technically complex recording that I felt sounded sterile and bland, I would think, "Well, this is okay, but there doesn't seem to be any feeling here." When I listen to Blood On The Tracks, I'm not attracted to Dylan's voice or however many (or few) modulations he puts into his music; hell, I don't even know what modulations are. I just listen to the overall presentation, and I think it's his most honest and personal album, and the way that he sings the album is superb. When I listen to A Night At The Opera, I know it's a great, well-produced and intelligent album, but neither Dylan nor Queen compare to each other at all. I don't listen to how many notes are played or how technical a piece is. I just listen to the song.
And that's what separates me from all the technical buffs here, but I just think there are better ways to express yourself than constantly jumping onto the defensive, and I'm sure you have the ability to express your opinions better than a constant slew of obscenities and name-calling. I'd like to see you respond intelligently to this instead of telling me to shut the fuck up, because I think I bring up a few good points regarding these two albums. Think about it.[/QUOTE]
You have brought nothing but good points in this whole thread, and for that I commend you. Thanks for the awesome replies :)
If I listened to a technically complex recording that I felt sounded sterile and bland, I would think, "Well, this is okay, but there doesn't seem to be any feeling here." When I listen to Blood On The Tracks, I'm not attracted to Dylan's voice or however many (or few) modulations he puts into his music; hell, I don't even know what modulations are. I just listen to the overall presentation, and I think it's his most honest and personal album, and the way that he sings the album is superb. When I listen to A Night At The Opera, I know it's a great, well-produced and intelligent album, but neither Dylan nor Queen compare to each other at all. I don't listen to how many notes are played or how technical a piece is. I just listen to the song.
And that's what separates me from all the technical buffs here, but I just think there are better ways to express yourself than constantly jumping onto the defensive, and I'm sure you have the ability to express your opinions better than a constant slew of obscenities and name-calling. I'd like to see you respond intelligently to this instead of telling me to shut the fuck up, because I think I bring up a few good points regarding these two albums. Think about it.[/QUOTE]
You have brought nothing but good points in this whole thread, and for that I commend you. Thanks for the awesome replies :)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Onikage wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Yeah, but not everything that's complex is enjoyable. Let's take a look at this guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l31qrUl0s2w
What wins? This complex song, or, for example, the simple Last Horizon?[/QUOTE]
This guy bored me after a minute. He has spent his whole life getting so technically good, but chances are he'll contribute nothing to the world of music. I'd much rather spend my time on songwriting, because that's what connects with people. I don't think the point of music is go fly over people's heads. But hey, there are people who are happy simply to play for 5 people who will tolerate them. To each their own.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l31qrUl0s2w
What wins? This complex song, or, for example, the simple Last Horizon?[/QUOTE]
This guy bored me after a minute. He has spent his whole life getting so technically good, but chances are he'll contribute nothing to the world of music. I'd much rather spend my time on songwriting, because that's what connects with people. I don't think the point of music is go fly over people's heads. But hey, there are people who are happy simply to play for 5 people who will tolerate them. To each their own.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Onikage wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Yeah, but not everything that's complex is enjoyable. Let's take a look at this guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l31qrUl0s2w
What wins? This complex song, or, for example, the simple Last Horizon?[/QUOTE]
This guy bored me after a minute. He has spent his whole life getting so technically good, but chances are he'll contribute nothing to the world of music. I'd much rather spend my time on songwriting, because that's what connects with people. I don't think the point of music is go fly over people's heads. But hey, there are people who are happy simply to play for 5 people who will tolerate them. To each their own.[/QUOTE]
99.9% of all musicians will contribute nothing to the world of music. That's just how it is. You can waste your life trying to appeal to the masses, or you can do your own thing, and follow your own path with the "5 people who will tolerate" you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l31qrUl0s2w
What wins? This complex song, or, for example, the simple Last Horizon?[/QUOTE]
This guy bored me after a minute. He has spent his whole life getting so technically good, but chances are he'll contribute nothing to the world of music. I'd much rather spend my time on songwriting, because that's what connects with people. I don't think the point of music is go fly over people's heads. But hey, there are people who are happy simply to play for 5 people who will tolerate them. To each their own.[/QUOTE]
99.9% of all musicians will contribute nothing to the world of music. That's just how it is. You can waste your life trying to appeal to the masses, or you can do your own thing, and follow your own path with the "5 people who will tolerate" you.