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well obviously you need to link a song

Velvet Underground - Pale blue eyes

ok this is one of my favorite song but you can destroy it as you like or whatever you feel about the song while listening to it, if you know the song, rant as much as you like
first rule : have fun with it
second rule : post another song to be criticize

cool ? well lets get this rolling
:)

thanks for playing in advance
ninja
 
I like the song way more than I like that video's choice of images. ;)

But yeah, I don't have a whole lot of negative critique of Pale Blue Eyes (critique doesn't have to be negative). I like the simple lyrical structure. I like the airy melody. I like the guitar. However, I don't like the whole message of infidelity. That might be the one aspect of the song I hate. It's romanticizing cheating, really. Also the tambo gets a little tired considering how long the whole song is.

I changed my mind:

Judee Sill - Jesus was a Crossmaker
 
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^Decent song, I like the acoustic guitar playing. The vocals are too Nickelbacked for my tastes -- a little on the overdramatic post-grunge side, but all in all a good song, but I probably wouldn't like the non-acoustic version.

King's X - Dogman (Live on the Jon Stewart Show, '94)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycyI_HWrZQo

(It's worth listening all the way through for the break in the middle, where they all do a lot of harmony vocals,
it's very Beatle-esque, even over the heavy grunge guitars)
 
Wow. I haven't heard this song in years! The lead singer's voice has a Jimi Hendrix quality to it. Dogman sounds more Stone Temple Pilots-esque to me. I think a lot of the Seattle sound was influenced by King's X. Definitely better than most of the music that came out around that time, even though King's X pre-dates to the 80s, I think.

India Arie - Summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbL3clxaIH4
 
That singing doesn't do much for me. It's good but not my cuppa java. However, there's some pretty interesting guitar playing going on there. Especially like the decending arpeggiated chord progression thingy on the chorus.
I've only heard one other India Arie song and that was Video which was a bit catchier though not as original.

The Bluetones - If
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdU9MZwc6ec
 
actually, scratch that.

listen to this:

http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=30031718



. . . it's from Japanese psychedelic band 'Boris' at the Knitting Factory in NYC a few weeks back. This was probably one of my most transcendental music experiences ever. The tones, frequencies, and drones played at this show were all completely foreign to me, but they worked in a universalistic way. They violated my expectation of structure just enough to keep it interesting whilst managing to not lose momentum. . .

They work in such a way that the hyper-aggressive tones of bassist/guitarist frontman Takeshi counterbalance with the constrained femininity of guitarist Watu (on the left in this video). All the while relying upon the savage, exploratory beats laid down by drummer Atsuo whom ended up crowd-surfing during the finale. Also at this show was guest guitarist Michio Kurihara (on the right) who overlayed his unique drones on top. Watch him rip a solo in that version of 'Smile' for maximal spacing out.
 
Well, I could see how this would probably work a lot better in person with the sensory overload and the knobs to 11 ambience. But that singer is light-years out of key.
The guitars are very My Bloody Valentine distorted and delayed. One's more "heavy" and the other's more melodic.
I've heard a few touring bands that sound like this. They're going for a "heavy yet at the same time strangely soothing feel".
Now, don't get me wrong, I respect stuff like this. But I'm a bit old fashion in that I like traditional song structures rather than "Soundscapes maaaaaaaaaaaaan!" These guys seem to be much more about "the sound" then "the song". But hey, I respect that.
Now halfway through, the song changes and gets more interesting. And the guitar solo over the slow part is quite searing. Very 1970's feel. Wait, is this another song or the same one? I don't know wether to continue or not....

The Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star
 
HisNameIsFrank said:
Wow. I haven't heard this song in years! The lead singer's voice has a Jimi Hendrix quality to it. Dogman sounds more Stone Temple Pilots-esque to me. I think a lot of the Seattle sound was influenced by King's X. Definitely better than most of the music that came out around that time, even though King's X pre-dates to the 80s, I think.

India Arie - Summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbL3clxaIH4
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Yeah, King's X are awesome. They're putting out a new album soon. Can't wait. You rule because you've actually heard of them! It's so sad, they had a lot of potential for stardom around Dogman, having played one of the best slots at Woodstock '94, and having been on TV a couple times too. Ah well, some of the greatest artists go unnoticed. It's happened many times in the past, and it'll keep happening.

Okay anyway, back to the thread, everyone continue...
 
supertrav77 said:
The Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star
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FAR from my style, but I liked it for what it was. Quality dark, mysterious sounding song; vocals reminds me a bit of a female Morrisey or something (I know I'm waay out of my element here, don't flame me if this band and or singer is someone really important/popular that I shouldn't be comparing to someone else:)) Anyhow, much more interesting and tolerable than I thought it would be when I first opened it. %)

Here's a video for y'all:


The Dillinger Escape Plan - Black Bubblegum (live)

lol, at DEP trying to get crazy in this setting...they're much more used to 20 kids flying off the stage at once during shows, and guitarist Ben Weinman swinging his guitar and maiming anyone and anything that gets in the way ;)
 
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^I guess I was just never a big fan of these guys -- I think the arrangements are near-brilliant but the vocals are just awful (at least in this song), IMHO. I've been meaning to sit down and listen to some of their albums a little closer but I never got around to it. Hopefully soon -- they deserve a second listen from me. :)



Galactic Cowboys - Fear Not
Here's a grunge/metal band kind of in the vein of Alice In Chains and Soundgarden, way back in '94. Great tune, IMHO.
I'm totally digging this early nineties sound lately. Yay for nostalgia.
 
Indelibleface said:
^I guess I was just never a big fan of these guys -- I think the arrangements are near-brilliant but the vocals are just awful (at least in this song), IMHO. I've been meaning to sit down and listen to some of their albums a little closer but I never got around to it. Hopefully soon -- they deserve a second listen from me. :)
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Just as an aside, don't be swayed by the vocals in the song posted. The vocals in this song are VERY UNLIKE those in a "typical" DEP song (typically it's pretty much screaming all the way). They tried to be a bit radio friendly with this track, to mixed reviews. Personally I like the vocals a lot on the song, but they sound much better in the studio version than in that particular performance.
 
Galactic Cowboys are awesome. I used to listen to them a while back. I always wanted to go see them live, but never got the chance. 90's ftw!

Heres another late 80's/early and mid 90's band. Dinosaur Jr. - Been there all the time

Dinosaur Jr. is def one of my fav's. Not for everybody, but I totally dig their music.
 
zerograv said:
Galactic Cowboys are awesome. I used to listen to them a while back. I always wanted to go see them live, but never got the chance. 90's ftw!

Heres another late 80's/early and mid 90's band. Dinosaur Jr. - Been there all the time

Dinosaur Jr. is def one of my fav's. Not for everybody, but I totally dig their music.
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I definitely enjoyed the Dinosaur Jr. track. I'm only somewhat familiar with the band, but definitely dug that track.

Not sure why, but that song made me think of Between the Buried and Me's wonderful Colors release (probably one of my favorite albums of the last five years or so; any genre). Here's an excellent song off that album:

Between the Buried and Me - "Prequel to the Sequel"
 
Ok here are my thoughts on the previous song. It really begins with a prog rock feel reminicent of a heavier version of Dream Theater then rapidly evolves into a poor attempt to fuse progessive sound with the old thrash metal.

The guitar progessions remind me of some of Eric Petersons earlier stuff with Testament, however the chord progressions are not as crisp. The drummer seems stuck in his usage of double bass triplet fills and should look into fusing some different polyrhythms into his playing style, just a simple paradiddle at a critical moment in the time sig would totally sicken the beat up.

The bridge of the song is interesting and reminded me of the project Mike Patton did with Dillinger a few years back. I really did dig the beginning of the last verse until the Chuck Billy wannabe started his growl again, seriously the other guy should sing...

I was anticipating a good finish, however the song was cut off before the outro was complete so I couldnt get a good feel for it. Otherwise not a very good song, and I dig that type of sound if its done right..I give it a 2 out of 5 on effort and musicianship, but a 3 on creativity.

Now here is everyones chance to return the favor, this is a classic by a band that has revolutionized my musical palate.

The Dandy Warhols - Nietsche
 
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