spain Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I know that there are alot of talented song writers today. Actually, I know at least 50 of them in Nashville through my buddies who work at EMI and from playing in the Music Row Poker League. So, to me there isnt a shortage of talented people writing, publishing, producing, and singing out there. But today, I turned on the radio and heard the song entitled; "I want to check you for ticks" I cant even imagine who thought that that would be a good idea for a song. But somebody actually published and then produced that song. And now they play it on the radio. Wow! Whats next? "I want to pop your back zits"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 But american idol has so many great writers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I think it has more to do with a lack of class than a lack of talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 music is garbage nowadays anyways....it's been that way for awhile now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 I think it has more to do with a lack of class than a lack of talent. When have music and class ever intersected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Music just isn't as important to people as it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Music just isn't as important to people as it used to be. It's much more of a throwaway commodity than ever before if you consider the fatuous mainstream but there are a heck of a lot of bands out there writing and playing some very good stuff. They just don't get radio exposure. Check out pandora.com - there you can find all sorts of bands playing stuff that's similar to any band you care to plug in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Lack of talented songwriters? You must be forgetting about the genius of The Bloodhound Gang Sweat baby sweat baby Sex is a Texas drought Me and you do the kind of stuff that only Prince would sing about So put your hands Down my pants And Ill bet you'll feel nuts Yes I'm Siskel, Yes I'm Ebert and you're getting two thumbs up Youve had enough Of two-hand touch You want it rough You're out of bounds I want you smothered want you covered like my waffle house hashbrowns Comin' quicker than Fedex Never reach an apex Like coca-cola stock you are inclined To make me rise an hour early just like daylight savings time Do it now You and me baby ain't nothin' but mammals So lets do it like they do on the Discovery Channel Do it again now You and me baby ain't nothin' but mammals So lets do it like they do on the Discovery Channel Gettin' horny now Love the kind you clean up with a mop and bucket Like the lost catacombs of Egypt only God knows where we stuck it Hieroglyphics? let me be specific I wanna be down in your south seas But I got this notion that the motion of your ocean means small craft advisory So if I capsize on your thighs high tide, E5 you sunk my battleship Please turn me on I'm mister coffee with an automatic drip So show me yours Ill show you mine tool time you'll love it just like Lyle And then well do it doggy style so we can both watch x-files Do it now You and me baby aint nothin but mammals So lets do it like they do on the discovery channel Do it again now You and me baby aint nothin but mammals So lets do it like they do on the discovery channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 My buddy at EMI just called me. I asked him about "I want to check you for ticks". He said that song was published by EMI and it is another #1 song for Brad Paisley! He said Paisley has made a mint on those gimmicky type songs. He has a video coming out that is a song about folks lying on the internet about who they are. The main character in the video is Jason Alexander(George Costanza) and Estel Gettes(George Costanza's mother) and William Shattner. Hasnt been released yet but said it will be HUGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 When have music and class ever intersected? Well the 1700s or so, to a large extent. Music just isn't as important to people as it used to be. Nope. And people's clues about music is a shadow of what it used to be too. More and more people care about form vs substance. GB the "MTV generation" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 music is garbage nowadays anyways....it's been that way for awhile now... Check out Porcupine Tree... They'll change your mind. And if you've lost faith in the younger generation, check out Thrice or Dustin Kensrue's solo album. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Check out Porcupine Tree... They'll change your mind. And if you've lost faith in the younger generation, check out Thrice or Dustin Kensrue's solo album. Amazing. Porcupine Tree on Myspace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Porcupine Tree on Myspace I just listened to them on mp3realm and they reminded me of the 70's British group Strawbs. Although I doubt many people heard of them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I just listened to them on mp3realm and they reminded me of the 70's British group Strawbs. Although I doubt many people heard of them either. i wasnt alive back in 1770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Check out Mark Eitzel or American Music Club... or try Eric Bachmann with Crooked Fingers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 i wasnt alive back in 1770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 they reminded me of the 70's British group Strawbs. Although I doubt many people heard of them either. You don't get me, I'm part of the union, yer don't get me I'm part of the union...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 You don't get me, I'm part of the union, yer don't get me I'm part of the union...... Now I'm a union man Amazed at what I am I say what I think, that the company stinks Yes I'm a union man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 It's much more of a throwaway commodity than ever before if you consider the fatuous mainstream but there are a heck of a lot of bands out there writing and playing some very good stuff. They just don't get radio exposure. Check out pandora.com - there you can find all sorts of bands playing stuff that's similar to any band you care to plug in. I'm listening to The New Pornographer's Electric Version right now - they write some of the best pop rock since Lennon/McCartney (okay, since Neilsen/Zander, at least). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Meh. I hear good lyrics everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I just listened to them on mp3realm and they reminded me of the 70's British group Strawbs. Although I doubt many people heard of them either. It really just depends on which album/song you're listening to. They're talented enough to go into crazy time sigs and go into that really crazy Dream Theatre esque world. At other times they've got a pink floyd throwback sound going. They're all over the place. And as far as the best music out today... Its easy. Ben Harper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 It really just depends on which album/song you're listening to. They're talented enough to go into crazy time sigs and go into that really crazy Dream Theatre esque world. At other times they've got a pink floyd throwback sound going. They're all over the place. And as far as the best music out today... Its easy. Ben Harper I like the sound...but the delivery of the guy singing bothered me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 And as far as the best music out today... Its easy. Ben Harper Are you a chick? I bet you like Dave Matthews too? The problem is "country" music has been hijacked by your boys over at EMI. "Country" music is still a moneymaker for the record companies because most of its fans are still behind the mp3 curve and still buy cd's. Just saw Roby Keith on The Colbert Report.... super meh. I never tune into the pop "country" stations. If you wanna hear some truly heartfelt and well written "country" music check out Jolie Holland. Shes like 22 from Houston, writes all (except the period covers) her own music, and has a voice that will melt your heart. I recomend you start with her second album "Escondida". She is on the label Anti. Check her out here... http://www.jolieholland.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Are you a chick? I bet you like Dave Matthews too? I think Dave Matthews has some talent for songwriting. Uh oh, did I just emasculate myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think Dave Matthews has some talent for songwriting. Uh oh, did I just emasculate myself? I agree, but it seems like every chick I date is obsessed with either Dave Matthews or Ben Harper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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