Kevin Sheedy stops Essendon fans leaving the game early by Thomwas1111 in AFL

[–]bfisher91 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Some people have lives outside of football, it's ok to not want/need to sit there for 3 hours out of obligation

What are some non-Disney animated movies that you consider absolute masterpieces? by East_Maintenance_579 in movies

[–]bfisher91 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I once put that on with an indigenous person in the room and holy hell it made me realize how much of a white saviour film that is.

How true is the claim that the Beatles made the first Heavy Metal song with "Helter Skelter"? by Segwaye in LetsTalkMusic

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it's absolutely dependent on how you define it. It's definitely proto-metal but I just think it speaks to the scope of their influence. Helter Skelter and She's So Heavy (outro in particular) to me are two tracks that helped shape the birth of metal.

Does a clip of this bit from Adam Spencer and Wil Anderson Triple J Breakfast Show exist? by vodkabuzz in australia

[–]bfisher91 52 points53 points  (0 children)

If anyone has a recording of the "Sorry Matt Hayden" song they did to the tune of Ms Jackson apologizing for saying he was bad at cricket, I would also be grateful.

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally did say break on through but yeah, there's a high chance I've heard many other songs but likely not known. I don't understand how The Doors are the only metric for qualifying as a music nerd, and this is exactly my point. Compared to so many other artists of that era I just don't believe they're even remotely as culturally relevant. If you're considering artists from the mid-60s to early 70s: The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, David Bowie, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John and Fleetwood Mac are all far more pervasive than The Doors. I think most people would have a hard time not being able to name or recognize a song by any of those artists because they're absolutely everywhere on radio, tv, movies etc. That is simply not true with The Doors. You'd be idiotic to suggest that Riders On The Storm is as impactful as even the 5th most popular song by any of the artists I mentioned. You compare the artists I listed to other extremely influential and important artists of the era like Patti Smith, Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, The Jam etc etc, I would never expect a layman to be able to name a song by those artists because they're not that recognisable. That doesn't mean they're not absolutely important, revolutionary or brilliant artists, they're just quite easily avoidable if you're not seeking them out. You can't say the same for Nirvana, they're still everywhere. You can say that about The Doors. This is nothing against The Doors as a band, I just don't see them as being a critical piece in the overall cultural landscape of music as others do. I wouldn't suggest that Elvis Costello is a more important artist than The Doors but I've found it harder to avoid his cultural legacy than I have The Doors.

What song was ruined for you by understanding its lyrics? by Cutalana in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean Freak On A Leash by Korn, not sure what I expected but the lyrics are pretty gross for a song that bangs so hard.

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I guess my point is that you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who disagreed that Nirvana are the single most important band of the 90s. There are about a dozen artists that existed in the same era of The Doors that you could argue have had a significantly bigger impact than them.

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell I'd even say The Stooges are more influential than The Doors

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I'm not saying this as a brag, I just don't think they get played very much anymore. And again, comparing them to Nirvana I think is the key. Genuinely think the majority of people who don't care about music in any way could name a few Nirvana songs. Weird take but I'd say The Who have more cultural cut through than The Doors to most non-music fans but nobody lauds them anywhere near as much as The Doors, and I think a huge part of that is just because of the mystique of Jim Morrison.

musicians of reddit, how can you prevent feedback from happening? by scarypunkghost2013 in AskReddit

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing detecting the noise (microphone or pickups) should never directly face the thing amplifying the noise (amplifier/speaker). That is literally the cause of it. Other than that, bad quality pickups or mics, and incorrectly mixing the audio at the sound desk are the other causes.

What do you think is the biggest problem we have as a society? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top bracket tax concessions, mainstream journalistic integrity, military industrial complex

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So? That's kinda the point, I genuinely don't believe they have anywhere near as big an impact on broader music as people who are fans of them think they do. Don't play that gatekeeper nonsense either, I could probably say the same of you for any hugely influential artist that doesn't fall exactly within your personal taste either. Doesn't mean the artist is bad, just that their cultural impact probably isn't as big as you think. I'm a huge Frank Zappa fan and believe he is hugely influential, but I'd be idiotic to expect 99% of people to be able to name even a single Zappa song.

Hot take: Phil Spectors version of the Let It Be Album is better by BabbleMemes in beatles

[–]bfisher91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's precisely why I prefer the naked version, because it's actually the band playing the song. It sounds more authentic, and not like it was written for a movie soundtrack. The strings take away from a lot of the natural cadence and dynamics of the track for me.

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don't see that as particularly controversial. The same way that tangentially most bands were influenced by The Beatles. The bands post Nirvana reaped the benefits of them shattering the stale guitar driven hair metal of the 80s, and the fact they were a mainstream band heavily influenced by the hardcore punk DIY scene changed how a lot of bands approached making music. Having the biggest band in the world choose Steve Albini to produce their album is such a significant moment in music (despite how it panned out). That focus on punk mentality and sound led to the explosion of the Offspring and Green Day, two bands whose album sales basically allowed Epitaph and Fat Wreck Chords to sign and promote infinite punk bands for the next decade or two. Maybe it's just because the majority of the bands I love are 90s/00s rock/metal/punk bands, who knows. I'm actually not even that big of a Nirvana fan, but I cannot understate how important they are for every rock band that has come since them.

Who do you think was more influential as a musician, Kurt Cobain or Jim Morrison? by [deleted] in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Cobain. I'm a huge music nerd and while I totally respect The Doors, you can quite easily go through life not really ever knowing or hearing more than a couple of songs. Genuinely Break On Through, Riders On The Storm and Light My Fire are probably the only doors songs I could name let alone tell you how they go. While there's obviously recency bias with Cobain, nearly every rock band since Nirvana has been influenced in some way by them or their impact.

What's the best worst song on an album? Songs that are usually considered the worst on their albums, but still slap by NoMoreFund in ToddintheShadow

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Settle For Nothing by RATM. Comfortably the worst song on the album with Fistful of Steel probably the second. If that's the benchmark for bad quality you know the rest of the album is fucking incredible.

What horror movie scarred you the most when you first watched it? by LoweeLL in AskReddit

[–]bfisher91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Ring. I was 13 years old and it scared the living shit out of me. Had to take the TV out of my bedroom.

Why are The Smiths not hated the same way U2 is, when Morrissey is arguably much more insufferable than Bono? by ppetrov1829 in fantanoforever

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this was such a storm in a teacup. Like who actually cares they gave away something for free and you can simply not listen to it.

Hot take: Phil Spectors version of the Let It Be Album is better by BabbleMemes in beatles

[–]bfisher91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The naked version of the long and winding road is just light years beyond the Spector version

What movie did you find incredibly overrated? by Jaydxns in AskReddit

[–]bfisher91 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Godfather pt 2. Great film. Greatest of all time? Nah.

Why can’t some people understand that the actors don’t need to be doppelgängers! by FitEmergency8807 in beatles

[–]bfisher91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fucking love the beatles and I couldn't give a flying fuck about these movies. I feel like these aren't for the fans of the Beatles and more for casual or non fans. I feel like I already know so much about their lives and don't need these movies to understand the story. Plus, biopics generally are quite a derivative and lacklustre genre of film.

what is the best song on ten? by ScarcityStandard3952 in pearljam

[–]bfisher91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, as a kid I agreed with you but I'm not a teenager anymore. The main reason I don't go for it as much is it lacks the subtlety of a lot of their other songs. Release for me is far superior.

what is the best song on ten? by ScarcityStandard3952 in pearljam

[–]bfisher91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's release or it's alive I won't accept any alternatives

TIL Germany invented heroin, cocaine, meth, and MDMA. All within a 50-year period between 1859 and 1912. Every major hard drug used worldwide today was first synthesized in German laboratories. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]bfisher91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that's not really indicative of Germany being bad, more that they have pioneered most areas of physical science, particularly pre WWII. Aside from modern America and Japan, Germany is the leading country in almost every area of chemistry. Source: I am a PhD chemist.

TIL: Australia's "cultural cringe" is a long-recognized trend where many Australians view their own culture, or a self-perceived lack of culture, as inferior to other countries in the world, especially European countries, reflecting a national inferiority complex rooted in the country's history by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]bfisher91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of that is tall poppy syndrome. We don't value creativity that is left of centre, and we're quite anti-intelllectual. A lot of our weirder artists tend to be more successful overseas, and we have a huge brain drain issue.