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13-02-2020, 02:54 PM
Frodo

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Originally Posted by Bon

HAHAH No way, i didn't even realise all of those were in the lineup..
Does Darude just play Sandstorm for 40 minutes straight?

I can only assume so.
13-02-2020, 02:55 PM
Frodo

Kelis has plenty of good songs, but that crowd will just want to hear Milkshakes and then leave as well.
13-02-2020, 02:56 PM
Bon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frodo

Kelis has plenty of good songs, but that crowd will just want to hear Milkshakes and then leave as well.

I was going to ask if that is all she would play, but didn't want to appear ignorant or to be bagging out on the festival.. haha.. (Well, no more than usual)
13-02-2020, 03:18 PM
Frodo

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Originally Posted by Bon

I was going to ask if that is all she would play, but didn't want to appear ignorant or to be bagging out on the festival.. haha.. (Well, no more than usual)

Kelis had a great run when she was working with The Neptune's (Pharrell and Chad from N.E.R.D.) but I assume those kids will only know her as the Milkshake Girl.
13-02-2020, 03:21 PM
Frodo

https://youtu.be/zI339U6GS9s

Not bad to look at either.
13-02-2020, 03:28 PM
Frodo

https://youtu.be/XXTzm5GtqVo

Slight tangent, This is a great film clip. Dolomite super cut with ODB.
13-02-2020, 04:47 PM
The Dunster

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Originally Posted by Frodo

I've got a lot of respect for Sugar Hill Gang but I really can't see that being an enjoyable experience for a few thousand teenagers to try and connect with 2 of the 3 original members, both of which would be 60+ years old at a guess, of a band that blew up and then fell away very quickly during the formative years of Hip Hop.

Big Bank Hank Jackson passed away in 2014 and yes the remaining two are in their 60's. One of my friends in the 70's to early 80's was right into rap / hip hop when it all started - I can't remember the other bands names at the time but the Sugar Hill Gang were sort of viewed as being too commercial and far from innovators in a genre that wasn't expected to last any longer than the Punk Movement [2 years or so]

I guess they got that wrong.

I liked the Sugar Hill Gang at the time but was more into Talking Heads, B-52's, and Joy Division at the time.

I agree 60 year olds at Groovin the Moo would be a bit disconnected from the crowd or teens - but the fans rarely have anything in common with bands other than being a pill away from an overdose.
13-02-2020, 06:09 PM
StannyCFCJET

The Veronicas still go off live and they make alot more of their songs more rocky
13-02-2020, 06:38 PM
Frodo

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dunster

Big Bank Hank Jackson passed away in 2014 and yes the remaining two are in their 60's. One of my friends in the 70's to early 80's was right into rap / hip hop when it all started - I can't remember the other bands names at the time but the Sugar Hill Gang were sort of viewed as being too commercial and far from innovators in a genre that wasn't expected to last any longer than the Punk Movement [2 years or so]

I guess they got that wrong.

I liked the Sugar Hill Gang at the time but was more into Talking Heads, B-52's, and Joy Division at the time.

I agree 60 year olds at Groovin the Moo would be a bit disconnected from the crowd or teens - but the fans rarely have anything in common with bands other than being a pill away from an overdose.

There was a scene trying to break on to the radio with little success, then the Sugar Hill Gang came out with a really radio friendly version of Hip Hop that went big. So the scene didn't like that the first one to take off wasn't really representative of what was happening at the time.

That said, it was still what was needed to get Hip Hop on to the radio and help it become a viable career, so it still deserves all of its praise.

Hip Hop is actually fascinating in its formative years, it kind of latched on to other music styles (because of sampling) and then had multiple scenes running separately for a while and it took decades to finally form one giant scene, which is the juggernaut that is currently on top of the music chain.
13-02-2020, 06:40 PM
Frodo

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Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET

The Veronicas still go off live and they make alot more of their songs more rocky

So they make music for 12 yr old girls normally but make it for angry 12 yr old girls live?
13-02-2020, 06:50 PM
StannyCFCJET

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Originally Posted by Frodo

So they make music for 12 yr old girls normally but make it for angry 12 yr old girls live?

Their first two albums have heaps of bangers for people of all ages and genres
13-02-2020, 07:25 PM
Frodo

I just realised that Download Festival tickets are $200 for general admission. That is absolutely ridiculous for a single day festival.
13-02-2020, 07:43 PM
StannyCFCJET

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frodo

I just realised that Download Festival tickets are $200 for general admission. That is absolutely ridiculous for a single day festival.

Most festivals are around 180
13-02-2020, 07:44 PM
The Dunster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frodo

So they make music for 12 yr old girls normally but make it for angry 12 yr old girls live?

:lulzturtle:
13-02-2020, 07:52 PM
Frodo

Quote:

Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET

Most festivals are around 180

Unify is $260 for 2 days of festival and camping. $200 for a single day festival is just robbery.

No young kid could afford that. Probably explains why the lineup is full of old bands.
13-02-2020, 08:01 PM
The Dunster

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Originally Posted by Frodo

Unify is $260 for 2 days of festival and camping. $200 for a single day festival is just robbery.

No young kid could afford that. Probably explains why the lineup is full of old bands.

Bands only do Festivals if they are on their way out or got conned by their management / label to do them possibly in support of a new act they are trying to break / promote.

These types of events have been a shit show since before Woodstock 69 and I doubt that much has changed.

As for prices they are out of control but it's probably due to insurance / security and every other prick putting their fingers into the ever shrinking pie.
13-02-2020, 08:04 PM
Frodo

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dunster

Bands only do Festivals if they are on their way out or got conned by their management / label to do them possibly in support of a new act they are trying to break / promote.

These types of events have been a shit show since before Woodstock 69 and I doubt that much has changed.

Flipside of that coin is smaller bands getting a chance on early slots on bigger stages.
13-02-2020, 08:06 PM
StannyCFCJET

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dunster

Bands only do Festivals if they are on their way out or got conned by their management / label to do them possibly in support of a new act they are trying to break / promote.

These types of events have been a shit show since before Woodstock 69 and I doubt that much has changed.

Have you been to any festivals lately
13-02-2020, 08:19 PM
The Dunster

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Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET

Have you been to any festivals lately

No. But I avoided them as a young bloke as well Stanny - not my thing - would much prefer a more intimate setting like a pub / small theatre.
The bands hate these events and when people don't enjoy what they are doing - their performances usually suffer because of it.
13-02-2020, 08:21 PM
The Dunster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frodo

Flipside of that coin is smaller bands getting a chance on early slots on bigger stages.

Absolutely - that's the only reason to go to this sort of event - you might get to see a Silverchair / Nirvana / U2 before they blow up.
13-02-2020, 08:29 PM
The Dunster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVqBNnA9NNY

Would like to see Veronicas and John Farnham cover this.
13-02-2020, 08:35 PM
StannyCFCJET

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dunster

No. But I avoided them as a young bloke as well Stanny - not my thing - would much prefer a more intimate setting like a pub / small theatre.
The bands hate these events and when people don't enjoy what they are doing - their performances usually suffer because of it.

Agree with all this but festivals have been a great way for me to see a bunch of bands I like at the same time at a reasonable price
13-02-2020, 08:49 PM
Frodo

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Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET

Agree with all this but festivals have been a great way for me to see a bunch of bands I like at the same time at a reasonable price

But for $200 you could probably go see 3 side shows of the band's you want to see on better stages?

That'ss what I used to do when BDO went above $120 per ticket. 3 X $40 side shows was a better investment IMO.

Those Download tickets make Splendor look reasonably priced. That's a worry.
13-02-2020, 08:53 PM
Frodo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frodo

But for $200 you could probably go see 3 side shows of the band's you want to see on better stages?

That'ss what I used to do when BDO went above $120 per ticket. 3 X $40 side shows was a better investment IMO.

Those Download tickets make Splendor look reasonably priced. That's a worry.

Actually I just checked, and...

A) the side shows aren't even in Sydney. Download must demand exclusivity in their contracts.

B) the tickets for Deftones are $100, which is also ridiculous. So you'd only get 2 sideshows.

Thankfully I've seen all the bands on that lineup that I like in their prime. So I'll save my money. But I feel for any kids coming through wanting to see live music. Gotta take out a personal loan just to go see a few bands.
13-02-2020, 09:16 PM
StannyCFCJET

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Originally Posted by Frodo

Actually I just checked, and...

A) the side shows aren't even in Sydney. Download must demand exclusivity in their contracts.

B) the tickets for Deftones are $100, which is also ridiculous. So you'd only get 2 sideshows.

Thankfully I've seen all the bands on that lineup that I like in their prime. So I'll save my money. But I feel for any kids coming through wanting to see live music. Gotta take out a personal loan just to go see a few bands.

I just want to see MCR. My old emo self needs it
13-02-2020, 09:40 PM
Frodo

Quote:

Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET

I just want to see MCR. My old emo self needs it

Hey, I'm not telling you that you shouldn't go or anything. I'm just in shock at the price of it and the sideshows.
13-02-2020, 09:45 PM
StannyCFCJET

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Originally Posted by Frodo

Hey, I'm not telling you that you shouldn't go or anything. I'm just in shock at the price of it and the sideshows.

Combine it with Offspring and Sum 41 then the Hella Mega Tour thats alot of money for gigs this year
15-02-2020, 01:00 PM
Bon

New song from Silent Planet...
I'm not huge for sing-a-long choruses, but this one is growing on me.. Love that they have gone back to heaviness otherwise..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=928l9OH9DW4
22-02-2020, 11:41 AM
StannyCFCJET

New Polaris and Amity albums, Good Shit
22-02-2020, 01:45 PM
Grimario

New Matthew Good album released today. Is a banger.
24-02-2020, 01:36 PM
Bon

New Body Count.. Nothing groundbreaking, but its catchy and always good to hear Ice T..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vutQj7grdUA
24-02-2020, 04:57 PM
Frodo

Nothing wrong with that track. Is there a new album out already?
24-02-2020, 05:18 PM
Bon

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Originally Posted by Frodo

Nothing wrong with that track. Is there a new album out already?

Comes out in a week or so..
24-02-2020, 05:31 PM
The Dunster

Damn that's good.
05-03-2020, 09:34 AM
Bon

Just saw that this German band, Kadavar, are playing at the Stag in Mayfo on March 27..
Very keen to go check em out..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2SdzgPj3_o
05-03-2020, 09:50 AM
The Dunster

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Originally Posted by Bon

Just saw that this German band, Kadavar, are playing at the Stag in Mayfo on March 27..
Very keen to go check em out..

Sounds a bit 70's rock meets 60's Psychedelic. Are they popular with the youngsters or more for the 35 and over crowd ?
05-03-2020, 09:52 AM
Bon

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dunster

Sounds a bit 70's rock meets 60's Psychedelic. Are they popular with the youngsters or more for the 35 and over crowd ?

I've got no idea, mate.. haha..
Music is for everyone!
28-03-2020, 12:39 PM
Grimario

New Infected Mushroom album dropped this week.

This one even has a metal scream in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7xiEkQS8Dk
28-03-2020, 09:16 PM
StannyCFCJET

Hands like Houses just did a live gig streamed to youtube. Awesome stuff, Hopefully more bands can do this during our periods stuck at home
28-03-2020, 10:10 PM
Skirt Boy

You all need some ****ing jesus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBj0-dIU8HI

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