Thursday, 23 February 2012
Bangs-The Rap Superstar
"Damn girl I know u like, we can get it all nite, 'cause ya so damn sexy, let me get the house key"
Lyrics like that just leave rappers such as Nas and their introspection on what it's like to be a person of African descent growing up in a world in many ways still shaped by the Western White society they joined. Not to mention the dance moves replacing the macarena which will soon be replicated in the primary schools around the world. Seriously Bangs is getting better, but what is that Fablice guy saying!!!???
Monday, 20 February 2012
David Lee Roth-Headset?
If anyone's checked out the recent Youtube videos or been lucky enough to go to a current Van Halen show you would've noticed one of the great rock frontmen Diamond dave Lee Roth not using the traditional mic but a headset. Headset? Far be it to go against one of the great rock starts who is a very intellectual person not just for the rock world, but a headset? Think of it, when you think of headsets you think of this:
Not judging in this article because there are a lot of fans out there, but for one of the great rock bands to be aping a technique usually favoured by pop stars is worrying. And it doesn't look natural
Friday, 3 February 2012
Disgrace to music-Brokencyde
Van Halen "Tattoo" review
Van Lee Roth Halen is back. The classic Van Halen duo of the interspace-ego David Lee Roth and one of the absolute legends on guitar Eddie Van Halen have reunited for their first album in 28 years, "A Different kind of truth" which is out now(With all do respects to Wolfgang, Anthony is greatly missed). The Album is fantastic but first to the single. On first listen-It doesn't grab you, but on the 3rd or 4th you can't stop singing it or getting it out of your head. You then realise how much you've missed Lee Roth's lyrical style ( Check out the explanation video where he runs through each line of the song, he is a smart one) . "One my shoulder is the number of the chapter he was in, that number is forever like the struggle here to win" (Slight Hagar!?). Even more so Eddie's guitar, just brilliant, tasteful, technically amazing, he could well be the best living guitarist. Alex is no slouch on the drums either. Wolfgang does what he needs to do. The videoclip isn't anything special but suits. Dave Lee Roth's still got it just because he can't do the split jumps. It's good to have them back!!!
"Swap meet Sally, Tramp stamp cat"
Big Day Out Melbourne 2012 quick review
here's my quick simple review of the acts and various other items at the Summer institution, the Big Day Out-Melbourne Version:
Public Transport-pretty frequent and not excessively crowded. At Flinders Street anyways trying to board from Southern Cross looked like a nightmare
Lines: Smaller than previous years, to get in, for food and merchandise. Maybe not selling out was a good thing?
Food and drink: A high quality and varied selection, with free V-Shots, Slurpees and Iced Tea also on offer.
Calling all Cars: Frantic in a good way. Horrible moustache on the bass player. Loved the kit throwing into the crowd. Entertaining even if you don't like the music. But I did.
Bonjah: Energetic, their passion can't be faulted.
Stonefield: Admirable and extremely talented for such a young age. Have some kinks which will doubtless be ironed out over time.
Parkway Drive: Not bad musically. Can't shake the impression they're jocks who just took up music because they were bored. The Bass player looks like a surfer, geez. Beachballs good value
Boy & Bear: Dull name. Seem like nice guys. Another horrible moustache. Dull opening which couldn't save their improving setlist.
Hilltop Hoods: Not as good as they can be, but still good fun and have a loyal following.
Architecture in helsinki: Debbie.
The Living End: For the first time ever they look slightly old. Can't fault their musicallity though. Old stuff is still their best stuff.
My Chemical Romance: Dropped their emo tag. Good. New music sounded good till they started playing dance music. Oh dear.
Bluejuice: Well... weird. But what did you expect?
The Jezabels: Talent there for all to see. Only a couple of songs which do their talent justice out of their set however.
Foster the people: Pumped up kicks-need more be said?
Kasabian-Arrogant frontman (brilliant!), guitarist, singer's hair looked cool. But songs just not there, still seem unsure of whether they want people to rock, dance or balladeer.
Soundgarden: IT'S FREAKING SOUNDGARDEN. Sound was a bit quiet. Interesting setlist, not their most mainstream but that's not a bad thing. Kim Thayill needs to lighten up. Ben Shepherd looked older than usual, though he was a roadie initially. Chris Cornell's hair looked amazing with a fan in front of him, voice still great. Matt Cameron the real star of the show, what a drummer.
Kanye West: Great entrance. Great arrogance. Great songs. Can appreciate what he's trying to do with the dancer's though I don't enjoy it. Needs to get rid of the autotune. And the whining/ranting. People care what you have to say Kanye but not when it's so indulgent and just about a girl ditching you. Can put on entertainment though. Feel sorry for the dancer's with the wedgies.
Nero:Got rid of the dropkicks in front of me during Kanye, so for that I thank you
Lines: Smaller than previous years, to get in, for food and merchandise. Maybe not selling out was a good thing?
Food and drink: A high quality and varied selection, with free V-Shots, Slurpees and Iced Tea also on offer.
Calling all Cars: Frantic in a good way. Horrible moustache on the bass player. Loved the kit throwing into the crowd. Entertaining even if you don't like the music. But I did.
Bonjah: Energetic, their passion can't be faulted.
Stonefield: Admirable and extremely talented for such a young age. Have some kinks which will doubtless be ironed out over time.
Parkway Drive: Not bad musically. Can't shake the impression they're jocks who just took up music because they were bored. The Bass player looks like a surfer, geez. Beachballs good value
Boy & Bear: Dull name. Seem like nice guys. Another horrible moustache. Dull opening which couldn't save their improving setlist.
Hilltop Hoods: Not as good as they can be, but still good fun and have a loyal following.
Architecture in helsinki: Debbie.
The Living End: For the first time ever they look slightly old. Can't fault their musicallity though. Old stuff is still their best stuff.
My Chemical Romance: Dropped their emo tag. Good. New music sounded good till they started playing dance music. Oh dear.
Bluejuice: Well... weird. But what did you expect?
The Jezabels: Talent there for all to see. Only a couple of songs which do their talent justice out of their set however.
Foster the people: Pumped up kicks-need more be said?
Kasabian-Arrogant frontman (brilliant!), guitarist, singer's hair looked cool. But songs just not there, still seem unsure of whether they want people to rock, dance or balladeer.
Soundgarden: IT'S FREAKING SOUNDGARDEN. Sound was a bit quiet. Interesting setlist, not their most mainstream but that's not a bad thing. Kim Thayill needs to lighten up. Ben Shepherd looked older than usual, though he was a roadie initially. Chris Cornell's hair looked amazing with a fan in front of him, voice still great. Matt Cameron the real star of the show, what a drummer.
Kanye West: Great entrance. Great arrogance. Great songs. Can appreciate what he's trying to do with the dancer's though I don't enjoy it. Needs to get rid of the autotune. And the whining/ranting. People care what you have to say Kanye but not when it's so indulgent and just about a girl ditching you. Can put on entertainment though. Feel sorry for the dancer's with the wedgies.
Nero:Got rid of the dropkicks in front of me during Kanye, so for that I thank you
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