Why mainstream music is so awful

[Monomer]

Yeah, you're right. Everybody has their influences and that comes through their music. But the interesting bands don't just repeat what has come before them; they take those various influences and mould them into something of their own. I appreciate the bands that aren't afraid to turn in new directions and find new sounds.

[orbsycli]

LIKE THE MARS VOLTA

Listen to them.

They're one of the only bands in the main stream that are actually innovating, experimenting, and blowing my mind.

[Monomer]

Originally Posted by orbsycli

LIKE THE MARS VOLTA

Listen to them.

They're one of the only bands in the main stream that are actually innovating, experimenting, and blowing my mind.

I found one of their CDs - De-Loused in the Comatorium at the library so I've give it a listen.

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

Originally Posted by orbsycli

I think the brain hungers for abstract patterns.

I think that through rhythmic exercises, you can further evolve your own self.

I think that by being exposed to music is like lifting weights for the brain.
Once you exercise on a daily basis, you'll be free to climb mountains, beat people up better, lift cars, and do all sorts of amazing things you couldn't do before you exercised.

All this Pop, though . .

4/4 with an intro, verse, chorus, verse, bridge, chorus, (Insert either verse, outro, or verse, outro, Here OK)

The same pattern I've heard a billion times. It rarely differs from that structure.

Then, arrange some cute keys that are known to work well together.

Pick your synths, and go.

Bang out something new to chew for all of you.

working in NYC (Sony music production studios on 50th ave) and seeing how everything is made in various small rooms in a few skyscrapers with one Midi controlling keyboard, one mixing board, and a computer
I just lost all respect for the main stream of music that flows inthru the television and radio.
It's not real. It's made like any other product-
For the consumer.

Real music happens in the moment.
Think Hendrix, Davis, and the bum
with a 12 string @ the bay.

Some are able to transcend their (let's call it Chi for the hell of it) through tangible vibrations, and document them. Ressurected, push play.

Make a fire bring family and instruments.
Play.
(and I mean Reeallly play. Dredg thou soul. Lose all ego. Chant. Howl.)
THEN LISTEN TO THE FIRE

I usually hear music.

In the waves, too.

Totally transforms the psyche.

It is magick, a projection.

An aura of intent.

Think Koto full moon flamenco
drone strings and whispers
ascending all bridges to
ecstacy.

(word)

p.s. I'm listening to my stomache growl which sounds like a futuristic and organic alien door on a spaceship opening for unfathomable sentients because I've been listening to psytrance all day.

I have but one word to say............Wow...

[orbsycli]

wow what?

[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

Dude...Wow.

Read the Quote, Appreciate your handywork.

If I could only get my mind back up to firing on all cylinders...But I haven't been able to hold on to a single train of thought in years (AADD I think either that or to much consumtion of mind altering substances.... most of which prescribed)

In short I really appreciate your artistic writing style...so Wow! Take the respect and enjoy it d@mit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[orbsycli]

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[DFINITLYDISTRUBD]

Originally Posted by orbsycli

om

Huh?

Are you calling me an old man or saying ohm?!?

[Jim Colyer]

Mainstream music was good from the late 1950s through the early 1980s.

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[freeztar]

Originally Posted by Jim Colyer

Mainstream music was good from the late 1950s through the early 1980s.

I'd say it was good from the early 60's to the early 70's.
Again in the early 90's with the grunge movement.
Arguably in the mid to late nineties if you're a hip-hop fan.
Nothing to speak of this decade... (in general of course)