Mike Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Sorry Floyd...my remarks were meant for NobodyHome. "The only thing that offends me is country music" -Mike (I should add this to the quotes forum, shouldn't I?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody_home Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Thank you all for replying. I agree that a lot of rock has been technologically driven from the beginning (the amplification of instruments was a key technological element of early R'n'R). Even so-called "purists" of past styles usually take advantage of some new technology. And I believe there is always the potential for invention or discovery. But right now I think we've kind of hit a brick wall with rock music (instead of trying to climb over it musicians should be more creative and open to exploring different paths of music). I also think that when something new does come along people for the most part will be open-minded enough to embrace it. Another thing about technology is that it's the reason rock, classical, blues, rap, ect., is listened to by more people today than ever before. Actually, I bet you can't go a day without listening to music if you tried (you hear it constantly on TV, in stores, even when a car drives by your home with the radio blaring). And I know I'm thankful for the Internet and great sites like this that allow me to discover artists I haven't heard of before, new and old, without having to rely just on the radio and my friends (one of whom works for a branch of Columbia Records and occasionally gets me free CDs)(I'd also mention shows/concerts here but you can probably imagine that music scene sucks in West Virginia). As far as what bands will stand the test of time by 2025, I'm guessing there will be about the same number as there are today (as generations get older, the superior bands of today will replace many of the bands of the '60s, '70s, and '80s who will be lost in obscurity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Perhaps I too should have been clearer in my original post... When I was referring to "kids", I really did mean just that. 5-15 year olds. That too was a rather general sweeping statement! You only have to look through the Creative Writing section and listen to the bands being promoted in Get the Word Out to hear that today's youth is bursting with creativity and original thought. The question I was posing in reference to youth being too preoccupied and satiated with the current fare on the radio leaves a blank answer as to whether our creativity will interest or satisfy them when most of it would have to be sought out on sites like this, or like with Scott's band, you'd actually have to go to the gig or find someone who had a CD from a gig. With record companies and radio stations all wanting a quick, successful, albeit once-off hit from a band, they're pouring their money into trying to make a success of any "new!" "fresh!" pop band. That is sadly, the cry of the majority. As for the bands we'll be hearing about in 2025, I still think bands from today will be on people's personal music players and on the radio. Hopefully not on the Golden Oldies channel! I'm talking about bands like Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, Audioslave, White Stripes, Radiohead and a handful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 the killers-"indie rock n roll" Glamorous Indie rock'n'roll is what I need It's in my soul, it's what I need Indie rock'n'roll, it's time Two of us Flipping through a thrift store magazine She plays the drums, I'm on tambourine Bet your, your bottom dollar on me It's Indie rock'n'roll for me It's Indie rock'n'roll for me It's all I need It's Indie rock'n'roll for me In a clutch I'm talking every word for all the boys Electric girls with worn down toys Make it up, break it up, what do you care Oh what do you care? I take my twist with a shout A coffee shop with a cause, then I'll freak you out No sex, no drugs, no life, no love When it comes to today Stay if you wanna love me, stay Oh don't be shy, let's cause a scene Like lovers do on silver screens Let's make it yeah, we'll cause a scene It's Indie rock'n'roll for me It's Indie rock'n'roll for me It's all I need It's Indie rock'n'roll for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 WB RacKel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Indie rock (just as punk) represents also the "revolutionnary" face of rock´n roll... independant from mayor label companies. I guess they are all making popular music, some way or another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie_sane Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Maybe the time just isn't right for another Beatles-like revolution. Maybe there is nothing to rise up against through music or maybe we're all just too lazy. Whatever it is, tis all irrelevant to me. I'm having a great time sifting through my parent's old record collection and searching shops for a Badfinger cd and rocking out to KISS at parties and receiving Beatles prints for my birthday and discussing the impact of the Ramones. This stuff is all new to me so I feel like rock and roll is going just fine! As Uncle said, I am busy enjoying what I've already got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 You've said it all Katie.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 It may have run it's course in the sense RnR is not being created anymore. It's a tad depressing to notice that rock is being stomped on by hip-hop. But it's unlikely that something along the lines of classic rock will show up again because it won't have the same romanticism. It's not 'classic'; it's brand new. I find it hard to imagine that the hip-hop genre with its money-worship will be considered classic in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 i don't think people would respond to "revolutionary" music in the same way as they did when rock n roll came out. but then what do i know, i wasn't even born then. but anyway, there are several new genres of rock that have come out so you cannot say it's dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 It hasnt run its course...Rock will live on in the hearts of people all over the world. And that means it can never die. By saying its run its course, you give up. Dont let the evil powers that control R&B and Rap and Hip Hop control your mind. Rock and Roll is here to STAY BABY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Yeah right on psycho...we can dig it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImThatGuyToo Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Thank you earth-angel, for not getting too mad at me I guess in my rush to defend rock and roll I hurried through your first post. The second post cleared up the fact that we are both on the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 (edited) Rock on ITGT This is kinda interesting too. Edited September 26, 2005 by Guest Adding a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 i had a thought this morning in my half-asleep state, rock n roll is most certainly not dead, the past few years there has been a bit of a drought in terms of good indie alternative rock music. and this year so many good bands have emerged, franz ferdinand (last year actually), the killers, the kaiser cheifs etc etc. and suddenly rock was back in the charts! so i think it's being revived, that's just my thoughts though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeanimal Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 Yeah, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute Wait a minute ! Now listen here people ! I’m talkin’ about the death of rock and roll, And who killed it. I’m talkin’ about the blues. I’m talkin’ about the news. Have you heard, have you heard, Have you heard the word ? Rock is dead. Rock is dead. Now I didn’t want to be the one to lay it on ya sweetheart, But I used to be a little fellow traveller. I used to think we had the whole thing sewed up, mama. Then I realised, Rock and roll is dying, baby. I wanna see some fun ! I wanna see some hanging out ! I wanna see my people Non-political Arithmetical Transcendental Irathamadental Coolambindang bupalookanimbo… ! Are you ready ? Are you ready ? Are you ready to sing the blues my baby ? Well, yeah, it´s dead, Let´s admit without shame we´re all necrophilic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usernameddr Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I haven't read all of this yet but The Eagles concert in Hawaii for the best seats it is $250 USD and $90 for furthest back I believe. I can't see any modern band being able to charge that much and still have people come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 the difference there is that the eagles fan base is probably quite broad, to include older and youger people. modern bands tend to appeal to younger people because older people stop listening to good music after some age (no offense to anyone) also, i think this is hardly a good measure of how good a band is, i know that a ticket to the kylie concert a while ago cost about £100 and i'm sure any pop band charges similar amounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 older people stop listening to good music after some age (no offense to anyone) I just love you, Rachel!!! ...and young people usually have less money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 well, i read somewhere that you stop listening to new music after the age of 30. of course that doesn't apply to everyone but i have noticed it with my brother and his friends who are 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 It´s certainely true in my case... ...though I had to listen to new music for professional reasons till I was 40 or maybe more. But I love the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I still listen to new music, but there is very little that can even compare with the music from the 60's and 70's.....Period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 you are not supposed to compare it though, it is something different anyway, i wont argue with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Sure you're supposed to compare it. If you eat a great meal at one restaurant, then you order the same thing at another restaurant and it doesn't taste as good, you would continue to order from the first restaurant. Am I not right? Same principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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