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Hapimeses on 26 October 2010
Rainbird said:
Hapimeses said:

Indeed. We quite literally have seen it all, and listened to it all, before. But, for those whippersnappers (which we were not so long ago, falling for the same tricks), it's the first time around so feels fresh and new. Pop is just a happy recycling for the kids and the nostalgic.

Yes, I know, a massive simplification, but it suffices to make my point.

Simplication FTW!

But yeah, I know this whole thing about old, boring folks nagging on new stuff is a part of the cycle of life, it's always entertaining though.

It certainly is. Plus, as you move from the younger generation into the not-so-young generation, your funky moves soon become an awesome Dad Dance, which is, of course, full of win. Once you've perfected that, you have kids and embarrass them for the next thirty years, all the time observing that music was better when you were young. Which, of course, it was. For every generation.



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Acevil on 26 October 2010

I'm 21 and I think modern music for the last 6 years has been crap on the radio. I don't really think it has to with age alone, but honestly how music in terms of hip-hop has become pretty much auto tuned or enhancer industry. 



 

Rainbird on 26 October 2010
Hapimeses said:
Rainbird said:
Hapimeses said:

Indeed. We quite literally have seen it all, and listened to it all, before. But, for those whippersnappers (which we were not so long ago, falling for the same tricks), it's the first time around so feels fresh and new. Pop is just a happy recycling for the kids and the nostalgic.

Yes, I know, a massive simplification, but it suffices to make my point.

Simplication FTW!

But yeah, I know this whole thing about old, boring folks nagging on new stuff is a part of the cycle of life, it's always entertaining though.

It certainly is. Plus, as you move from the younger generation into the not-so-young generation, your funky moves soon become an awesome Dad Dance, which is, of course, full of win. Once you've perfected that, you have kids and embarrass them for the next thirty years, all the time observing that music was better when you were young. Which, of course, it was. For every generation.

How awesome we are. But still, like people are saying, there's a lot of autotune and what have you going around.



Hapimeses on 26 October 2010
Rainbird said:
Hapimeses said:
Rainbird said:
Hapimeses said:

Indeed. We quite literally have seen it all, and listened to it all, before. But, for those whippersnappers (which we were not so long ago, falling for the same tricks), it's the first time around so feels fresh and new. Pop is just a happy recycling for the kids and the nostalgic.

Yes, I know, a massive simplification, but it suffices to make my point.

Simplication FTW!

But yeah, I know this whole thing about old, boring folks nagging on new stuff is a part of the cycle of life, it's always entertaining though.

It certainly is. Plus, as you move from the younger generation into the not-so-young generation, your funky moves soon become an awesome Dad Dance, which is, of course, full of win. Once you've perfected that, you have kids and embarrass them for the next thirty years, all the time observing that music was better when you were young. Which, of course, it was. For every generation.

How awesome we are. But still, like people are saying, there's a lot of autotune and what have you going around.

Yes, there is. And, in every previous generation, there was a lot of something else. Whether it was autotune instead of singing, computers instead of bands, electric synthesisers instead of pianos, drum machines instead of drums, electric guitars instead of guitars, big bands instead of orchestras, everyone has had something to complain about concerning the 'music of this crappy generation' down through the decades. Hell, it was happening long before modern music. Just look into how what we refer to as classical music took its shape (the pop of its era for many). Later, what we see as crappy, modern nonsense will turn to the classics of tomorrow; or, the best examples, at least. I mean, really, who doesn't love a good bit of 80s' synthpop? That's when music was real, man! They didn't need real instruments! ... uh oh...



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sad.man.loves.vgc on 26 October 2010
Hapimeses said:
Rainbird said:

You're not getting old, much of the music on the radio these days seems pretty generic, to me too at least. Not all of it, but more and more none the less.

Am I getting old?


Yes.

Trust me, it happens to us all. I remember my parents saying exactly the same thing in the 80s. And their parents told them the same thing in the 50s and 60s. Pop music all sounds the same, and it doesn't sound like something the older peeps think is good.

Welcome to being old.

Don't worry, we all do it.


Well this is sad to know since my life revolves around music.



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Ferryarthur on 26 October 2010

Why the hell won`t you people go of my lawn and leave me the hell alone!!!! You damn kids nowaday don`t have respect for someone who might be as old or even a year older(younger) than yourselves. Ignorant brats!

Am I getting old?

But yeah, I dislike most of the mainstream music of today >_> But there are still some bands/singers who don`t get the respect they deserve.

Blehh at lady Gag >_<



Hapimeses on 26 October 2010
sad.man.loves.vgc said:
Hapimeses said:
Rainbird said:

You're not getting old, much of the music on the radio these days seems pretty generic, to me too at least. Not all of it, but more and more none the less.

Am I getting old?


Yes.

Trust me, it happens to us all. I remember my parents saying exactly the same thing in the 80s. And their parents told them the same thing in the 50s and 60s. Pop music all sounds the same, and it doesn't sound like something the older peeps think is good.

Welcome to being old.

Don't worry, we all do it.


Well this is sad to know since my life revolves around music.

I shouldn't worry. We all find something that we like, no matter how old we are. Or so it seems. I buy more music today than I did as a kid, and that's not just because I'm richer (though I am -- considerably so), it's because there is so much more that appeals to me nowadays. Sure, it may not all be mainstream pop, but some of it is. Occassionally.

Doesn't change the fact that music seems to revolve in circles, modified by the most recent faddy technology, or whatever new trend is cooked up by those desperate to make a quick buck off the latest, contrived thing.

No matter what happens, good music is good music, and it will shine through. Sometimes it will be fresh and new to you, sometimes it will be a rehash of something you love, sometimes it will be a piece of manufactured crap that just takes your fancy. Personally, I don't worry about it: if I like it, I like it. That'll do for me, and I can't see it changing in the future.



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sapphi_snake on 26 October 2010

Galaki, you are getting old. Listen to Hapimeses' words. That old guy's wise.

And here's a fun quote:

 

"The world is passing through troublous times. The young people of
today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for
parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as
if they knew everything, and what passes for wisdom with us is
foolishness with them. As for the girls, they are forward, immodest
and unladylike in speech, behavior and dress."

Whomever can guess who said it gets a cookie.



"I don't understand how someone could like Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky, but not like Twilight!!!"

"Last book I read was Brokeback Mountain, I just don't have the patience for them unless it's softcore porn."

                                                                               (The Voice of a Generation and Seece)

"If you cant stand the sound of your own voice than dont become a singer !!!!!"

                                                                               (pizzahut451)

RageBot on 26 October 2010
Hapimeses said:
Rainbird said:
Hapimeses said:
Rainbird said:
Hapimeses said:

Indeed. We quite literally have seen it all, and listened to it all, before. But, for those whippersnappers (which we were not so long ago, falling for the same tricks), it's the first time around so feels fresh and new. Pop is just a happy recycling for the kids and the nostalgic.

Yes, I know, a massive simplification, but it suffices to make my point.

Simplication FTW!

But yeah, I know this whole thing about old, boring folks nagging on new stuff is a part of the cycle of life, it's always entertaining though.

It certainly is. Plus, as you move from the younger generation into the not-so-young generation, your funky moves soon become an awesome Dad Dance, which is, of course, full of win. Once you've perfected that, you have kids and embarrass them for the next thirty years, all the time observing that music was better when you were young. Which, of course, it was. For every generation.

How awesome we are. But still, like people are saying, there's a lot of autotune and what have you going around.

Yes, there is. And, in every previous generation, there was a lot of something else. Whether it was autotune instead of singing, computers instead of bands, electric synthesisers instead of pianos, drum machines instead of drums, electric guitars instead of guitars, big bands instead of orchestras, everyone has had something to complain about concerning the 'music of this crappy generation' down through the decades. Hell, it was happening long before modern music. Just look into how what we refer to as classical music took its shape (the pop of its era for many). Later, what we see as crappy, modern nonsense will turn to the classics of tomorrow; or, the best examples, at least. I mean, really, who doesn't love a good bit of 80s' synthpop? That's when music was real, man! They didn't need real instruments! ... uh oh...


No, this isn't the same |:

How many pepole today still listem to Elvis? or 50's-60's Blues? The Beatles? Pimk Floyd? Led Zeppelin? Deep Purple? Eric Clapton? Yes? Genesis? Rush? Iron Maiden? Metallica? Guns N' Roses? Nirvana? Queen? Tupac?

A LOT.

How many pepole still listen to N-Sync? or The Backstreet Boys? Bands who's success, for their time, was as big, if not bigger, than most of the bands stated above?

Not that many...

This is probably the generation with the most young pepole who despise the way music looks today.



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Hapimeses on 26 October 2010
sapphi_snake said:

Galaki, you are getting old. Listen to Hapimeses' words. That old guy's wise.

And here's a fun quote:

 

"The world is passing through troublous times. The young people of
today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for
parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as
if they knew everything, and what passes for wisdom with us is
foolishness with them. As for the girls, they are forward, immodest
and unladylike in speech, behavior and dress."

Whomever can guess who said it gets a cookie.


Sigh. (bolded)

I remember when...



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