well, they ought to be, they are an (inter)national signed act. do they inspire me? nope. to me its very saccharine. would i pay for a ticket? nope. will my band ever cover their music, no. id rather play something with a groove and some soul. i play for me, not you or dave grohl. i listen to music for me, not you or dave grohl. id rather hear something interesting on the very edge of control, than some pedestrian power pop executed in a safe and tight manner.
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More truth from Dave Grohl
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well, they ought to be, they are an (inter)national signed act. do they inspire me? nope. to me its very saccharine. would i pay for a ticket? nope. will my band ever cover their music, no. id rather play something with a groove and some soul. i play for me, not you or dave grohl. i listen to music for me, not you or dave grohl. id rather hear something interesting on the very edge of control, than some pedestrian power pop executed in a safe and tight manner.
why not?
The record companies are in the entertainment business. If their product is entertaining to someone, why should that person not enjoy it?
I think that's what Dave was trying to convey. Support artists actually making music, instead of only supporting pop artists singing from a script.
That's all.
I just believe that it is just fine to use whatever tool is at your disposal to produce the product that you want.
I would have to use a singer singing from a script (because I can't). and why can't a computer be someones "instrument"?
Those scratcher guys have made record players their "instruments", That group Stomp made garbage cans their "instruments".
The goal is to create music (art),
and there is more than one way to skin that cat.
I would have to use a singer singing from a script (because I can't). and why can't a computer be someones "instrument"?
Those scratcher guys have made record players their "instruments", That group Stomp made garbage cans their "instruments".
The goal is to create music (art),
and there is more than one way to skin that cat.
Wait, you are saying this as a musician in a cover band?
lol
Quiet, the adults are talking.
Does anyone under the age of 60 or older than 16, feel that Grunge killed Rock? I always assumed it was a different progression of rock (good or bad) just like glam rock, or rap rock, or indie rock.
But what do I know, I was alive then and enjoyed some of my formative rock years in that era.
And if you write off Dave because in the Grunge era he was part of one of the world's most popular and known bands (well, then I think your point is "moo" first of all), but I encourage you to listen to some of his rock accolades with Probot, Queens of the Stone Age, Tenacious D (haha) and Them Crooked Vultures (with rock god bass player John Paul Jones).
This man has the credentials and has definitely earned his salt to hold such an opinion.
+ a million to what Eublet has said.
I recall hearing Dave speaking at The Who tribute concert when they asked him how he felt being asked to play a Who song in front of Roger and Pete... he said he was surprised that they wanted a sloppy rock n roll band to perform their song!
I really like the Foo's... they have an energy level to their music that I find darn near impossible to find in any "newer" rock band. I have yet to see any Foo performance where the band phoned it in.
Dave and the Foo's have my utmost respect... and I really like that fact that Dave's comments have hit so many people in so many different ways... he got us/them all thinking.
We need more artists like Dave!!!!!
Fishheadjoe
I recall hearing Dave speaking at The Who tribute concert when they asked him how he felt being asked to play a Who song in front of Roger and Pete... he said he was surprised that they wanted a sloppy rock n roll band to perform their song!
I really like the Foo's... they have an energy level to their music that I find darn near impossible to find in any "newer" rock band. I have yet to see any Foo performance where the band phoned it in.
Dave and the Foo's have my utmost respect... and I really like that fact that Dave's comments have hit so many people in so many different ways... he got us/them all thinking.
We need more artists like Dave!!!!!
Fishheadjoe
Right on, Jason. I think Dave's actually fairly open-minded, and isn't genre-bashing. Personally, I find music that has more of a human element (in various forms) to it to be more appealing, whether that's the Drive-By Truckers, the Roots or M-83 (which is largely electronic but has a lot of heart to it, as corny as that might sound).
Grunge killed hair metal, the least "rolling" form of rock ever IMO. Thank goodness for that.
I think he drew a very stupid line in the sand. I have the utmost respect for him, but he dated and marginalized himself with this one. Those that make their living in the creative arts have a hard enough time without infighting. An anti-technology rant from a guy that tours with 4 buses and 2 semis full of gear. Short sighted at best.
I don't see it that way at all. It's not anti-technology but, it hints at learning your craft and honing your talents. Dave said it himself......"learn to play guitar, learn to sing into a microphone".....there's technology involved in doing BOTH of those things.
It wasn't an anti-technology rant, rather a statement that music that is not digitally altered, designed and perfected is still relevant today (proven by the Grammy). The fact that they went analog, was proof that it doesn't matter how polished music needs to be, what matters is the thought and heart that went into it.
Hardly a sentiment anyone could disagree with, IMO.
And even if it were to be misconstrued as an "anti-technology rant" (relating to digitally altered/enhanced/perfected music), what does that have to do with the amount of gear they tour with to play arena shows? I think you're drawing a very big false equivalent here.
Did anyone else find it incredibly ironic that right after the close of that refreshing speech about genuine and natural music, they played that LMFAO "Party Rock" song (or whatever it's called...)? Oh the Grammys...
Dave's honest point, usurped by mass produced turd.
I'd love to see some of the guys on here that disagree with Dave's point, try to defend LMFAO.
Good luck, gents.
ShredderMaximus said:
I used to think like that too a long time ago but then I realized, what does it matter? I'm not forced to listen to hip hop or any other popular type of music. When (if?) the popular hip hop dies out, it'll be replaced with something as equally bad if not worse. I just laugh at all the rabid anti-pop music statements people make, espeically all the Youtube idiots who always have to bring up that famous kid who sings crappy songs
That kind of music sells because wait for it...the majority of people want to hear it! Yes, it's a shame that many talented musicians can't even make a living off their music but that's the way it is. The masses aren't into it. So what? The radio & eMpTyV will always be filled with this kind of music. So make music for the joy of making music and have fun.
I haven't listened to The Foo Fighters since their 2nd album but I always thought Grohl had a great voice. Seems like a cool dude from the interviews I've seen. The Grammies are a joke but good for him that his band got one...I guess
