Music

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30084631

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Video Description:

It's a catchy song with a great beat, among other things...

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: Tim Dillon reacts to Kanye West's new song, focusing on the controversial "Hile Hitler" lyric in the chorus.

Key Points:

• Catchiness vs. Controversy: Dillon acknowledges the song's catchiness and artistic video but recognizes the controversy surrounding the "Hile Hitler" lyric. He admits to listening to the song repeatedly despite the controversial chorus.
• Dillon's Mother's Quote: He humorously recalls his mother's twisted version of "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all," replacing it with "If you don't have something nice to say, hyle Hitler."
• Deeper Meaning & Symbolism: Dillon suggests looking beyond the surface level and considering the potential deeper meaning or symbolism behind the lyric. He questions "What do you mean?" instead of just reacting to the words themselves.
• Musical Choice: Dillon proposes that the phrase "Hile Hitler" might be a musical choice due to its three-syllable structure fitting the song's rhythm, unlike alternatives like "love all people."
• Kanye's Children: Dillon briefly touches on Kanye's desire to have his children back and questions whether the other parent is necessarily a better influence.
• Del Taco Scenario: Dillon humorously describes a hypothetical situation where one is compelled to sing the chorus with a Del Taco employee, emphasizing the awkwardness and the need to participate in the moment despite disagreeing with the lyrics.

Highlights:

• Dillon's humorous and satirical take on the controversy.
• His suggestion that the lyric might be a musical choice rather than a purely ideological statement.
• The absurd scenario of being forced to sing the chorus at a drive-thru.

can't think of any other songs that evoke the feelings that this one does.

Benjamin Tod covered this song a few years ago, and his version genuinely rivals the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR04x5XXAwQ

playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F3sCPmocAQDMNRNg7TZZb

Maxwell Jonas Pelta was a tremendous talent and gentle spirit who passed away on Jan. 6, 2006. Born on Oct. 7, 1986, in San Francisco, CA, he grew up in Piedmont, CA. He loved the music of Elliot Smith, Sublime, and Nirvana. He was largely self-taught on guitar and bass. These 11 songs and this set of 3 promo photos are what remains of an impressive body of work of this 19-year old artist. These songs were recorded between 2001 and 2005 at his friend Neil's house, at a dorm-room studio at the Heritage School in Provo, UT, and at Frogville Records in Santa Fe. Anything more that could be said about Max's life or spirit or the tremendous challenges he faced is contained in these songs.

All Proceeds from the sale of these tracks benefit Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity, a Mill Valley, CA-based non-profit that helps at-risk and homeless youth with access to healthcare, shelter, and employment. 

www.facebook.com/ahobayarea/

I have a relationship with Jedi Mind Tricks that makes me a little uncomfortable. They sound good. I really like their sound but when you listen to their lyrics it is really awful. Lots of anti-gay, hateful and other stuff that is really not what I am about. I have settled into just listening to the music because it sounds good and ignoring the lyrics but it gets hard. I don't worry that the music is going to sway me to that viewpoint... I am not that weak willed. Really I just wonder how others deal with music they enjoy the sound of but feel uncomfortable about the meaning behind.

this supermarket aircon’s freezing man 
i'm feeling like i’m dying
it’s a half hour after midnight
and the fluros zapped my appetite
it don’t make choosing easy
i’m waiting for a sign
some miracle of marketing
to save me from these isles
then it’s omega man amnesia
in narrow night time streets
that capsize in their puddles
with their storm clouds and their sleeps
discreet wet dreams and nightmares
seclusion, side by side
the world’s way too connected
and all anybody does is fight
staging their crypto inquisitions
all in multiple choice, like: 

Anything that screws you’s
surely sured up by its bulk and...
A: better organised?
B: better mobilised?
C: getting monetised?
D: can’t be criticised?
you better hold on
and get it right
you better hold on
the whole world’s gonna pass you by
oh how why  
time seems to fly
oh how why 
life passed me by
take me on a holiday
put me on an aeroplane 
i wanna BMW
i wanna be immortal in my lifetime too
there's a stone wall ‘round a citadel
cities made of glass
certain pasts want certain futures
certain futures certain pasts
there’s a building site on sesame street
all party donor backed
it’s all foot long sub divisions
built so cheap they won’t outlast
your disapproval or their doormats
built by the sycophants
of plutocrats and idiots big on
firm handshakes and eye contact
the water pressure’s pitilessand all the restaurants shut by eight
the walls are made of plywood
when they should be armour plate
you better hold on
its gonna fly
here comes a letter to the occupant
here comes the caveat - an eye for an eye
oh how why  
you know the end is nigh
so take me on a holiday
put me on an aeroplane
just take me on a holiday
and put me on an aeroplane
oh how time  
where we going now?
to that terrace over Rio
with a bougainvillaea vines
where the heat finally nailed me
so we stayed the xtra night
and the guard up in the watchtower
charged with keeping out the fighting
joked the difference between sexes
all boils down to their handwriting
when we checked out the next morning
we were on a first name basis
but then he had the kind of features
where you can’t recall his face
but it wouldn’t have been that much later he saw God’s
‘cause he died staring up the nostrils 
of a UPP shotgun
he couldn’t hold on
he couldn’t fly
wrong place wrong time is something of an understatement 
the world went passed him by
oh how why 
time seems to fly
oh how why 
where we going now?

I insist on these peeps because, like... hot damn!

Wisdom tooth extraction day, fuck yeaaah!

playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F3sCPmocAQDMNRNg7TZZb

Video Deacription:

Damon Albarn: The genius behind Blur and Gorillaz, two of the most iconic bands in modern music history. From creating the Britpop movement to revolutionizing the industry with the world’s first virtual band, Albarn has consistently redefined what it means to innovate in music. How did he do it? What’s his secret? Dive into the story of how one artist’s bold vision shaped entire generations of sound and continues to inspire today’s biggest stars.

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 - Intro
2. 1:21 - Chapter 1: Blur
3. 5:29 - Chapter 2: Gorillaz
4. 9:28 - Chapter 3: The Message

In this video:

1. Damon Albarn
2. Blur
3. Gorillaz
4. Britpop
5. Grunge
6. Plastic Beach
7. Song 2
8. Feel Good Inc
9. Clint Eastwood
10. Elton John
11. Snoop Dogg
12. Lou Reed
13. Music innovation
14. Virtual band
15. Music industry
16. Iconic songs
17. Damon Albarn’s secret
18. Blur vs. Oasis
19. Anti-grunge music
20. Collaborations
21. Environmental message in music

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video explores the career and impact of Damon Albarn, the creative force behind Blur and Gorillaz, highlighting his innovative approach to music and his lasting influence on the industry.

Key Points:

• Damon Albarn's Visionary Approach: Albarn is presented as a visionary who consistently defied trends and expectations, prioritizing artistic expression over commercial appeal.
• Blur's Britpop Success: The video recounts Blur's rise to fame during the Britpop era, emphasizing their deliberate rejection of grunge music and embrace of British identity. Their album "Parklife" is highlighted as a pivotal moment.
• Gorillaz as a Groundbreaking Project: The creation of Gorillaz, the virtual band, is portrayed as a revolutionary concept that challenged the superficiality of the music industry. The band's blending of genres and collaborative nature are emphasized.
• Message and Intentionality: Albarn's music is not just about sound, but also about conveying important messages, such as environmental awareness, as exemplified by the "Plastic Beach" album.
• Albarn's "Secret" to Success: The video suggests that Albarn's success stems from his artistic integrity, willingness to experiment, strong work ethic, and refusal to compromise his vision.

Highlights:

• The recounting of the "Battle of Britpop" between Blur and Oasis.
• The revelation that Gorillaz' iconic "Clint Eastwood" used a default synthesizer preset.
• The emphasis on Gorillaz' influence on modern pop music's genre-blending approach.
• The discussion of the deeper meaning and environmental message behind Gorillaz' "Plastic Beach" album.

Archive Link: https://archive.is/f2xFY

“Get Your Brits Out” is a tune about a hypothetical night out with Kneecap and the DUP in Thompson’s.

“Brits Out” is a common phrase in the republican movement referring to the end of British dominion and claims to any part of Ireland.

Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara have played on this phrase and have used the other meaning for out: as in, “going on a night out”, the “brits” referring to the DUP.^[[1] https://genius.com/Kneecap-get-your-brits-out-lyrics]

Archive Link: https://archive.is/iPk4T

“They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” is the lead single from Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s debut album Mecca and the Soul Brother. The song pays tribute to their friend Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, who was a back-up dancer for Heavy D & The Boyz when he died after an accidental fall following a show in 1990. He was 22 years old.

In a 2010 interview with XXL magazine commemorating the 20 year anniversary of Trouble T-Roy’s passing, CL Smooth talked about his process for writing the song:

"I wrote ’T.R.O.Y.‘ in '92 […] It had been in my head but I just couldn’t put it together and [one day] I wrote it right there in the studio and just recorded it. […] It just took me about an hour to write it, it was the last record [for the Mecca and the Soul Brother album]. […] My whole plight was to make the best record possible for people to like, for people to respect and know it’s genuine."

In a 2011 interview with Complex, Pete Rock talked about the creation of the track:

"I found the record [for the sample] when I was digging with Large Professor. I made the base of the beat at my house, and I finished the rest at his house using his SP-950. […] CL came up with the lyrics even before I came up with the beat. He didn’t have the beat [to write to]. He already had the song written. The beat made me emotional so I figured it would work. When the lyrics came together with the music, that was the match made in heaven. Thank God it matched the way it did. It was a great outcome."

The bassline and now-iconic saxophone riff were sampled from Tom Scott’s cover of Jefferson Airplane’s “Today.” The drums were sampled from James Brown’s “Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud,” and the song’s intro was sampled from “When She Made Me Promise” by The Beginning of the End.

“T.R.O.Y.” topped Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks chart and reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has become a hip-hop classic from the ‘90s boom bap/jazz rap era. It has been referenced by numerous artists, while also being featured on several “best of” lists, including The Source’s 100 Best Rap Singles of All Time as well as Rolling Stone ranking the song #12 on their list of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time and #430 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.^[[1] https://genius.com/Pete-rock-and-cl-smooth-they-reminisce-over-you-troy-lyrics]