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Anyone pay much attention to the MOBO awards ever? I just want to question their validity as a legitimate area for awards.
"Music Of Black Origin"
What does that mean anyway? As far as I can tell, pretty much EVERY type of music in western culture has some black influence, seeing as most of it stems from Rock and Roll, which itself was influenced by black people and the black culture in America. Then you have ALL dance music from D&B to house to trance, having its origin in music made by black people.
Even worse is the fact that only ONE category recognises traditional and pop music from African nations, which is surely the origin of a lot more black music than some east coast gangsters or Bristol badboys.
And its not like the awards are restricted to people who are black, so surely everything except perhaps traditional folk and country music should be included under this banner. Failing this the awards are a nonsense and should just be called "Music That Conforms To Western Urban Style".
Thats what I think anyway.
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#1462 Guest_Fool_*
Posted 19 October 2005 - 06:16 PM
They had an award for best ringtone!?!
*looks at post above*
What a waste of thought.
Kronos Qt. - Pieces of Africa
*looks at post above*
What a waste of thought.
Kronos Qt. - Pieces of Africa
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Posted 19 October 2005 - 06:19 PM
Steve Vai - The Animal.
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Posted 19 October 2005 - 06:24 PM
Coldplay - In My Place
I've been listening to Coldplay's album "A Rush of Blood to the Head" lately and really like it. I actually prefer it over their new album.
I've been listening to Coldplay's album "A Rush of Blood to the Head" lately and really like it. I actually prefer it over their new album.
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Posted 19 October 2005 - 06:26 PM
megaphage said:
Anyone pay much attention to the MOBO awards ever? I just want to question their validity as a legitimate area for awards.
"Music Of Black Origin"
What does that mean anyway? As far as I can tell, pretty much EVERY type of music in western culture has some black influence, seeing as most of it stems from Rock and Roll, which itself was influenced by black people and the black culture in America. Then you have ALL dance music from D&B to house to trance, having its origin in music made by black people.
Even worse is the fact that only ONE category recognises traditional and pop music from African nations, which is surely the origin of a lot more black music than some east coast gangsters or Bristol badboys.
And its not like the awards are restricted to people who are black, so surely everything except perhaps traditional folk and country music should be included under this banner. Failing this the awards are a nonsense and should just be called "Music That Conforms To Western Urban Style".
Thats what I think anyway.
"Music Of Black Origin"
What does that mean anyway? As far as I can tell, pretty much EVERY type of music in western culture has some black influence, seeing as most of it stems from Rock and Roll, which itself was influenced by black people and the black culture in America. Then you have ALL dance music from D&B to house to trance, having its origin in music made by black people.
Even worse is the fact that only ONE category recognises traditional and pop music from African nations, which is surely the origin of a lot more black music than some east coast gangsters or Bristol badboys.
And its not like the awards are restricted to people who are black, so surely everything except perhaps traditional folk and country music should be included under this banner. Failing this the awards are a nonsense and should just be called "Music That Conforms To Western Urban Style".
Thats what I think anyway.
I don't think it was a waste of thought and I'm tired of everyone thinking they have god given right to criticise what certain people post. It's a thought about music which considering this is a music thread is perfectly acceptable, its not spam or any thing like that so give it rest
I agree totally with the post.
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Posted 19 October 2005 - 06:35 PM
*pats drake on the head*
Youre SO cute when youre indignant!
Youre SO cute when youre indignant!
#1467 Guest_Brick Tamland_*
Posted 19 October 2005 - 06:39 PM
I know you love it so, thats why I do it.
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 10:05 AM
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Pfft old music sucks, punk, emo, hardcore, and screamo is where it's at today 
The Ghost Of You -- My Chemical Romance
The Ghost Of You -- My Chemical Romance
I can't begin to describe how wrong you are
My Chemical Romance? Please. [/musical elitism]@Gothos: Reverie/Harlequin Forest is indeed the best track on that album
Opeth - Ghost of Perdition
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 10:25 AM
Rich the Great said:
Arthur Brown - Fire.
Fire, duh duh duuuuh duh duh.
Fire, duh duh duuuuh duh duh.
I've got that well and truely stuck in my head now! Thanks Rich.
Burn rubber =/= warp speed
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 10:27 AM
Iron & Wine - Jezebel
That song rocks so very very much it's hard to describe
That song rocks so very very much it's hard to describe
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 11:16 AM
Precious - Depeche Mode
Awesome band, awesome song Looking forwards to the concert in february
Awesome band, awesome song
Looking forwards to the concert in february
Take good care to keep relations civil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
It's decent in the first of gentlemen
To speak friendly, Even to the devil
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 11:20 AM
Morgoth said:
Precious - Depeche Mode
Am I the only one thinking Gollum with sythesiser when hearing this?
The Decemberists - The Bagman's Gambit
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 12:33 PM
"Iron & Wine - Jezebel"
Eh, thats off the woman king ep eh? Dun have that one, sadly.
Have you heard the new one with calexico yet? Any good?
Elliott Smith - Waltz #2
Eh, thats off the woman king ep eh? Dun have that one, sadly.
Have you heard the new one with calexico yet? Any good?
Elliott Smith - Waltz #2
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 12:35 PM
Fool said:
"Iron & Wine - Jezebel"
Eh, thats off the woman king ep eh? Dun have that one, sadly.
Eh, thats off the woman king ep eh? Dun have that one, sadly.
Truth. Woman King EP is definetly a must have IMNSHO. Sam Beam is getting heavy on that on!
Fool said:
Have you heard the new one with calexico yet? Any good?
Elliott Smith - Waltz #2
Elliott Smith - Waltz #2
Sadly not yet. I placed my order, but getting the stuff to Germany takes quite a while (< 2 weeks)
The Flamming Lips - Fight test
#1479 Guest_Fool_*
Posted 20 October 2005 - 12:40 PM
Hamses nich on amazon.de?
Element of Crime - Ofen aus Glas
Element of Crime - Ofen aus Glas
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Posted 20 October 2005 - 12:46 PM
Fool said:
Hamses nich on amazon.de?
Element of Crime - Ofen aus Glas
Element of Crime - Ofen aus Glas
They do, but if I can I frequent my lil Indymusic Importer. So sometimes I have to wait :shrug:
The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian like you
