GreeneKing Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Well, after my quiet night shift this thread has made me smile. I checked out Beck's New album on the strength of KWs stunt and bought it. Great publicity. Quote
Delberthot Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I've just learned Crazy in Love for a new band and while I enjoy playing it, I had to listen to the live version as this is the version that we do. To say it was cringeworthy would be an understatement. Great performer? Possibly. Great singer? Not live anyway. I think the idea being that if you fill the stage with enough people doing different things it will detract form the fact that you can't sing. And I heard stuff happening that I couldn't see anyone singing or playing. I too couldn't name a single song by old Westy but to do what he did is just childish. I agree he should start his own awards show where every award should be presented to Beyonce as she deserves it doesn't she? That would keep him happy and away from everyone else. Personally some rap stuff does sound pretty childish - the use of harpsichords, nursery rhymes, tired old rapper phrases, overuse of the word "yeah" Rock Star? Bollocks more like it. The ability to sample someone else's songs and add your dodgy, aggressive poetry over the top does not make you a rock star. There are a couple of exceptions but they are few and far between - eg Rage Against The Machine Edited February 10, 2015 by Delberthot Quote
Monckyman Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [color=#333333][font=Arial, Helmet, Freesans, sans-serif][size=4]"I still love him and think he's genius. I aspire to do what he does." Qoth Beck.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Arial, Helmet, Freesans, sans-serif][size=4]Anyone who is familiar with his work can make of that what they will, but it made me laugh.[/size][/font][/color] Quote
RhysP Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1423529472' post='2686092'] I need to get out more then, I only have a very limited knowledge of him. I've heard the name and that's about all. I couldn't name a single song or anything about him. [/quote] Same here. Quote
Shedua511 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) A mentioned, one good thing came out of this: publicity for a true artist, Beck. He also came through the whole thing as a class act. I cringe when I hear Kanye refer to himself as a "musician", that is a long stretch, not to mention how pathetic anyone referring to himself in the third person looks like... please tell me the "biggest rock star" comment was sarcastic, please tell me that! I can't honestely think of one single memorable song. Hs protégée on the other side, that guy with the acoustic guitar looking very uneasy in the video, he shows some promise! I must admit I'm developing some respect for Kanye as a talent scout. Edited February 10, 2015 by Shedua511 Quote
cheddatom Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I thought the backing track for "gold digger" was funky as balls. Is it a sample? If not there's something good he's done Quote
waynepunkdude Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrd14PxaUco 1 Quote
cheddatom Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 oh well! Poor Kanye, what will he do without my approval? Quote
waynepunkdude Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1423560573' post='2686206'] oh well! Poor Kanye, what will he do without my approval? [/quote] Drugs and a Kardashian. 1 Quote
cheddatom Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1423560817' post='2686213'] Drugs and a Kardashian. [/quote] I wonder if the drugs make the kardashian attractive? If so it sounds like a good life Quote
UglyDog Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1423560573' post='2686206'] oh well! Poor Kanye, what will he do without my approval? [/quote]I'm sure he will struggle through. As long as he has a mirror, he'll have at least one adoring fan. Quote
waynepunkdude Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1423560876' post='2686215'] I wonder if the drugs make the kardashian attractive? If so it sounds like a good life [/quote] It'd take a lot of drugs to forget that despite having, money, fame and a chip on your shoulder everyone has seen a video of someone else doing your missus. 1 Quote
RhysP Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1423561129' post='2686220'] It'd take a lot of drugs to forget that despite having, money, fame and a chip on your shoulder everyone has seen a video of someone else doing your missus. [/quote] Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Perhaps the best course of action for all concerned in this sorry debacle is for them all to sit down and re-watch the South Park episode "Fishsticks." Quote
waynepunkdude Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1423561536' post='2686229'] Perhaps the best course of action for all concerned in this sorry debacle is for them all to sit down and re-watch the South Park episode "Fishsticks." [/quote] Am I a gay fish? 1 Quote
JellyKnees Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I really like Beck's earlier stuff, I'm not adverse to a bit of Beyonce on occasion either, but Kanye is a prize tool. He's in danger of making Bonio look positively modest... Quote
waynepunkdude Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/kanye-quits-music-to-focus-on-being-a-twat-2015021095240 1 Quote
scalpy Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Beyoncé may be great but her dance moves are well documented ripoffs- Tina turner for one and the single ladies video has carbon copy moves from west side story's America. All worked out for her by someone else. Her vocals may be powerful, I think she sings great but generic soul/Pop. Kanye needs to get some perspective! Quote
steve-bbb Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1423560573' post='2686206'] oh well! Poor Kanye, what will he do without my approval? [/quote] Crawl back under a stone hopefully and leave the parody to Reg Watts Quote
tauzero Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1423509697' post='2685744'] Like it or not, Kanye West is the biggest rock star on the planet. [/quote] Who's Kanye West? Quote
tauzero Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1423529572' post='2686093'] Weren't the Kardashians the nasty aliens in Star trek next generation ? [/quote] No, they were from the original series. Their dad was Kodos the evil murderous dictator, who then changed his name to Kardashian and became an actor. Quote
timmo Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) This is the first and only song that i know of his. After hearing it, i just wondered how he became a well known rapper. a very third rate rapper. I am surprised Jools Holland would want to showcase this http://youtu.be/cuZEjI0AWRY Edited February 10, 2015 by timmo Quote
ubit Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1423570585' post='2686382'] This is the first and only song that i know of his. After hearing it, i just wondered how he became a well known rapper. a very third rate rapper. I am surprised Jools Holland would want to showcase this http://youtu.be/cuZEjI0AWRY [/quote] I am quite proud of the fact that I have a very wide and eclectic taste in music, some rap included. The late great Tupac, Cypress hill are among others on my playlists, but this, I would probably list under the colloquial heading of pish ! Quote
xilddx Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1423555185' post='2686144'] I've just learned Crazy in Love for a new band and while I enjoy playing it, I had to listen to the live version as this is the version that we do. To say it was cringeworthy would be an understatement. Great performer? Possibly. Great singer? Not live anyway. I think the idea being that if you fill the stage with enough people doing different things it will detract form the fact that you can't sing. And I heard stuff happening that I couldn't see anyone singing or playing. I too couldn't name a single song by old Westy but to do what he did is just childish. I agree he should start his own awards show where every award should be presented to Beyonce as she deserves it doesn't she? That would keep him happy and away from everyone else. Personally some rap stuff does sound pretty childish - the use of harpsichords, nursery rhymes, tired old rapper phrases, overuse of the word "yeah" Rock Star? Bollocks more like it. The ability to sample someone else's songs and add your dodgy, aggressive poetry over the top does not make you a rock star. There are a couple of exceptions but they are few and far between - eg Rage Against The Machine [/quote] Beyoncé can't sing? Do me a favour. Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1423572376' post='2686420'] Beyoncé can't sing? Do me a favour. [/quote] I think she's a little thin and nasal. Quote
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