If everyone liked it it wouldn't be Kendrick. I appreciated that he stayed true to himself on the biggest stage.
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K-Dot Halftime Show
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I'm a black guy and I was not entertained. I get that it was mostly a political statement but didn't get the diss track thing. Serena Williams Crip walking? Really? When they announced that he was the halftime entertainment, I was disappointed. The visuals were good. The dancers were good. Sza was good but I was NOT 'entertained' which is what I wanted. It wasn't bad. It's just I wanted to be entertained.
My favorite part was when the whole stadium shouted out "A Minor" in unison! I'm glad Kendrick is out here teaching the kids about music theory 
I'm old and always years behind being hip to rap, and the crate digging rap of the 80's-90's still speaks to me. I really dug the choreography!
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Interesting…
I agree but not %100.
Victor had a point, I think you ears should give an unbiased listen
if possible to as much as they can. Possibly even revisit something years later. However if it does not move you for whatever reason I don’t think it should be forced.
Every prog played my age was into Jaco…I tried and it was not for me. I stopped forcing myself to endure because that was “the thing”. As another fellow white kid growing up in predominately white suburbia I had no exposure to Indian classical music but I love that as I embraced it.
If it moves you, it moves you. Give it a taste and if doesn’t don’t force it.
I come in peace.
How did I know Jaco would find his way into this conversation somehowInteresting…
I agree but not %100.
Victor had a point, I think you ears should give an unbiased listen
However if it does not move you for whatever reason I don’t think it should be forced.
Every prog played my age was into Jaco…I tried and it was not for me. I stopped forcing myself to endure because that was “the thing”. As another fellow white kid growing up in predominately white suburbia I had no exposure to Indian classical music but I love that as I embraced it.
If it moves you, it moves you. Give it a taste and if doesn’t don’t force it.
I come in peace.
- Aug 21, 2003
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OpsHow did I know Jaco would find his way into this conversation somehow
Yeah, it didn't do much for me either. But I also wasn't a fan of The Weakened's performance, so maybe I just don't get it. I'm pretty sure nobody went to work today whistling that Kendrick Lamar tune from the half time show. I've always said that you can't keep dragging old rockers out of the retirement home once a year for Super Bowl Karaoke performance, but then I look at the line of commentators that they do exactly that with every year. I probably spent more time watching the Puppy Bowl as well. I think the Kitty Half Time show should have been longer.
I'm outside the targeted demographic for this year's halftime show, so that it missed the mark for me is not a surprise. That said, I'm not against rap/hip-hop; I just prefer the older acts as I am older. However, my main criticism of this year's show would be that whoever has the gig has to be entertaining and engaging enough to draw in the casual fan or even non-fans, and this performance did not do it. To me, the ultimate performance was Prince, literally playing Purple Rain in the rain. It also helps if the performers can play an instrument, sing, or dance, possibly all of these. For example, I'm not a fan of Bruno Mars, but he checked all the entertainment boxes and put on a good show. So did Lady Gaga (also not a fan) - also checking all of the boxes as well as jumping off the roof of the stadium. One individual, mumbling rhythmically into a microphone and walking around, wasn't all that engaging. The show should be more spectacle than statement or whatever this year's show was supposed to be.
Sorry, Terrible for me.
I know he's famous, but I don't know why. Clown car beginning? really?
Not like us, seems to be calling Drake a pedophile
Great family entertainment?
I think not.
At least Beyonce earlier this year had good production value.
I know he's famous, but I don't know why. Clown car beginning? really?
Not like us, seems to be calling Drake a pedophile
Great family entertainment?
I think not.
At least Beyonce earlier this year had good production value.
The Super Bowl is a huge gig and almost any artist would be thrilled to play it. I believe the Super Bowl could get almost anybody to play it. Having said that, I’m disappointed that this guy was the choice. Mumbling words that all started to sound the same. I feel the show was not visually engaging. I also feel that the performer was not a big enough star.
So many other artists that could have put on a great show.
So many other artists that could have put on a great show.
That's how I feel about beer and football. I tasted them both at a young age and hated them and have avoided both ever since. My life is more than fulfilling enough as is; I have no need to try again for fear that I'm missing something the rest of culture thinks is important.
Needless to say, I didn't watch the Super Bowl, the half-time show, or drink any beer yesterday. Heck, I don't even have a way to watch.
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I thought yesterday's halftime show was the worst I can EVER remember seeing. Admittedly, that is not my preference in music in any way, shape or form. Having said that:
1. I found that the songs were just a bunch of mush-mouthed mumbling which were barely intelligible.
2. The performance by KL (as well as the cast of performers) was uninspired and boring compared to anything that has ever been presented at a SB halftime show.
3. For as much as the NFL likes to preach diversity I thought there was absolutely NOTHING diverse about the presentation.
NOW....Lady Gaga's pre-show performance was musically stellar and the overall presentation was inspiring and hit the mark.
1. I found that the songs were just a bunch of mush-mouthed mumbling which were barely intelligible.
2. The performance by KL (as well as the cast of performers) was uninspired and boring compared to anything that has ever been presented at a SB halftime show.
3. For as much as the NFL likes to preach diversity I thought there was absolutely NOTHING diverse about the presentation.
NOW....Lady Gaga's pre-show performance was musically stellar and the overall presentation was inspiring and hit the mark.
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JazznFunk
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A reminder to all that the Super Bowl and related performances are not ever intended or are required to be 'family friendly'. I always chuckle when I see that argument made as a metric against performers. The Puppy Bowl is available on another channel and is free from artistic expression and on-field violence if one is offended.
I thought the performance was well done in the context of everything that goes into a Super Bowl appearance. A reminder too that Lamar is a Pulitzer Prize-winning performer (2018)... the first non-Classical or Jazz artist to win that award.
I thought the performance was well done in the context of everything that goes into a Super Bowl appearance. A reminder too that Lamar is a Pulitzer Prize-winning performer (2018)... the first non-Classical or Jazz artist to win that award.
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I think most people aren't aware they were watching a short film, not a rap performance. I also am well outside the target demo, and I'm not a fan of most rap music. But I certainly see what he was doing, and it was a heck of a production. People are mad because it wasn't big and flashy. Whoop de doo.
I'm more annoyed at people who didn't like the anthem. That was a FINE interpretation - loved it.
I'm more annoyed at people who didn't like the anthem. That was a FINE interpretation - loved it.
Batiste's Anthem was also a big swing and a hit. I don't know who here has done any jazz arrangements, but the Anthem is challenging.
