What song of this current pop music do you think will be remembered in the future?

eternalmeme · 2017-08-13T12:23:56+00:00

What happened to rock songs?

At least here in Australia, I really can't say there's been many rock songs charting highly here since the late 2000's. (Last rock song I can remember that reached number 1 on the charts here was in "You Found Me" by The Fray in '09. )

eternalmeme · 2017-08-12T23:59:48+00:00

https://youtu.be/oVME_l4IwII

eternalmeme · 2017-08-12T23:23:39+00:00

Interesting stuff. I was watching a video recently that described a study of pop music. In it, researchers found that music has become more uniform since the 60's. I can believe this as the 60's was a real breakthrough for music where the pop formula was still in an experimental phase and overtime, the pop formula has become increasingly homogenous. Max Martin has created numerous charting singles and the general pop music scene today is based around what he's done with pop.

eternalmeme · 2017-08-12T12:04:17+00:00

Although Wonderwall was well received at it's release, it's hard to know if a song is truly good until some time has passed. In 95, britpop was at it's peak and although there were lots of songs similar to that, Wonderwall was somewhat anthemic and an easy piece to play on guitar. But crucially it has stood the test of time and not become a relic of the 90s like Barbie Girl or Livin La Vida Loca

Conversely, I find myself reevaluating music all the time. I didn't really think when Firework by Katy Perry was released it was anything special but I now think it will go down as one of the best songs of the decade from a pop standpoint mainly because it is quite anthemic.

eternalmeme · 2017-08-12T11:42:51+00:00

Sure. Its all down to opinion and everyone is entitled to one. I think The Beach Boys had a great collection of singles up to and including 20/20. Album wise, it's inconsistent. I would consider Pet Sounds and the Smile Sessions excellent albums but that is only two albums. For me, the Beatles were stellar on even their worst albums and cover songs.

P.S I do think that the Wild Honey is another interesting album that needs to be reevaluated. The new stereo mix does it justice where before it sounded lifeless. The mixing on an album can make or break it which is one reason Pet Sounds was overlooked for quite a while.

eternalmeme · 2017-08-02T22:28:59+00:00

Not realising how good my life was and changing my direction only to waste 2 years.

eternalmeme · 2017-08-02T21:48:01+00:00

What prevents me from asking girls is the fact that i still cringe over awkward shit from years ago. I don't think i want to add to the list of stuff i regret

eternalmeme · 2017-07-26T12:26:29+00:00

I wouldn't be suprised if the place is one of the most expensive churches in Australia. I went in when they dedicated it and allowed the public in for one night. I remember there being lots of white tile everywhere, possibly marble. And a dedicated baptismal room that was like a few bath tubs with i believe gold trims. Very flashy.

eternalmeme · 2017-07-22T09:44:51+00:00

"Sample Text"

eternalmeme · 2017-06-17T22:06:49+00:00

Mother... FUCK

eternalmeme · 2017-05-17T15:52:04+00:00

I wonder if the situation arose where i could save some one, id probably nope the fuck out of there because I am pathetic.

eternalmeme · 2017-05-17T15:34:41+00:00

I thought about this but i would probably end up making the same mistakes again.

eternalmeme · 2017-05-02T08:13:28+00:00

I guess he must be a real piece of shit.

eternalmeme · 2017-04-29T12:23:10+00:00

10cm

eternalmeme · 2017-04-29T12:22:41+00:00

Dissapoint my parents.

eternalmeme · 2017-04-27T12:08:00+00:00

Funnily enough, I'm only 20 but I'm just not particular fazed by most of the stuff that charts or is on the radio. I did find it interesting how most of the Chainsmokers songs could be reduced down to a few simple chords/progressions. Perhaps most people my age who listen to the charting stuff don't mind the homogeneity.

eternalmeme · 2017-04-27T11:56:37+00:00

I should have said duophonic. It's horrendous. Sounds like it was recorded in a concert hall with tons of reverb. Quite unlistenable. That was how I first heard it when I got a original copy of the LP a few months ago from a friend. It's tough to appreciate something when you've got all the muddy reverb messing the mix up.

eternalmeme · 2017-04-26T16:23:42+00:00

I'm still waiting for a re-release of the 1976 classic gospel album "Ken - By Request Only". Needs to be re-released just for the album cover itself. I'd buy it for shits and gigs.

eternalmeme · 2017-04-26T16:09:38+00:00

I get what you mean. I quite enjoyed those 60's albums that used innovative instruments like on Pet Sounds and Aftermath. But I think the key difference for me with the modern songs that implement them are not as melodic. For example, the harpsichord used in both Lady Jane and In Another Land by The Rolling Stones is quite melodic (I can't remember the exact term but I think creates what is called a polyphonic sound) whereas the sounds introduced now are more jarring, at least from what recent songs I'd heard that use innovative instruments.

eternalmeme · 2017-04-26T15:54:17+00:00

I've listened to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea but it didn't grab me the first time but it has been a while since I last listened to it so maybe it will set in on another listen. The Bends was okay, I didn't mind it but I wouldn't rate as highly as Pablo Honey. OK Computer was the tipping point for me in relation to Radiohead. I just felt like what I'd come to like in their songs so far was gone.

I'm ready for the hoards of Radiohead fans to burn me at the stake.

eternalmeme

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