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Post by sexysadie on Nov 7, 2008 5:33:11 GMT -5
I was looking through some articles and pictures about the MTV Awards where Paul was honored as "Ultimate Legend." Oh, and Rick Astley--remember him?---was chosen as "Best Act Ever." Think that's a joke? Think again. If you want to accuse me of getting to the "Hey, kids, get off my lawn" stage of life, feel free, but I'm left with the impression that this was basically a freak show. I'm willing to allow that some of these performers have talent, but whatever happened to having enough talent that you could command a stage without over-the-top production, glitzy sets and ridiculous costumes? Remember when performers had nothing but their vocals and their instruments--and the audience in the palm of their hands? Okay, I'm talking about the Beatles. And many other acts from the '60's. I'm now realizing what an embarrassment of riches those of us who grew up in that decade had. It's wonderful that people gave Paul his due. But he somehow seemed very out of place. From another-- better--time, musically speaking. It's a little sad. I think I now know why Apple has abandoned the remasters for the multi-sensory experience of a video game. Music for music's sake just isn't good enough anymore. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7714720.stm
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Post by John S. Damm on Nov 7, 2008 11:37:09 GMT -5
I think I now know why Apple has abandoned the remasters for the multi-sensory experience of a video game. Music for music's sake just isn't good enough anymore. I think that is one of the most spot-on thoughts I have read in a long time. It is sad but I am afraid true. The idea of one sitting in a room and just listening to music without a multi-media assault accompanying the music is becoming a quaint one. I am glad that I am old enough to have experienced letting my imagination run free with the music I was listening to and not having my thoughts and images on what the music meant to me shaped entirely by the accompanying video or game.
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Post by alltouttt on Nov 7, 2008 13:39:59 GMT -5
Wonder how many kids today have ever tried listening to music ... with their eyes closed! !
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Post by sexysadie on Nov 11, 2008 6:26:36 GMT -5
A judge in the UK says that the jury system needs to be overhauled because the internet generation doesn't know how to listen anymore. They zone out without visual stimulation. He's suggested putting testimony and evidence on a screen for them or something. I don't know. Unless it's interactive and they get to run up a score for paying attention, it's not likely to help. John, you might like this article. It shows a tangible--and emotional--connection with music that downloading just can't provide. I'll never forget the day I brought home "Pepper," and found all those goodies inside (as if the music weren't enough!). Paul spent a lot of time and effort on that sleeve and its inserts. I think today's kids are really missing out on something special by putting all their eggs in the downloading basket--although, to be fair, a good number of them are discovering the joys of vinyl records and their packaging. www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/nyregion/new-jersey/02Rhome.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Moving%20my%20vinyl%20records&st And that is my "hey, kids, get off my lawn" moment for today.
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Post by John S. Damm on Nov 11, 2008 10:20:00 GMT -5
Thanks for that link!
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Post by Cosmos on Nov 11, 2008 11:08:43 GMT -5
[/quote] JSD: I think that is one of the most spot-on thoughts I have read in a long time. It is sad but I am afraid true. The idea of one sitting in a room and just listening to music without a multi-media assault accompanying the music is becoming a quaint one. I am glad that I am old enough to have experienced letting my imagination run free with the music I was listening to and not having my thoughts and images on what the music meant to me shaped entirely by the accompanying video or game.[/quote] It's great to be "quaint". Great article indeed sexysadie; I've printed a hard copy to file with the rest of my "antiques" in the Music Room. After packing my 3000+ albums with dry ice in the back of a Ryder truck and travelling nearly 3000 miles with them, there is NO WAY they will ever end up in the basement, at least not until I too am horizontal in a space on the same level! There are very few things in my life that can beat a new album, some candles and incense in a darkened room and a glass of Lagavulin...in fact, my wife may be the only thing.
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Post by mikev on Nov 11, 2008 11:27:57 GMT -5
The "yoots" all have i-pods-so they do just listen-but now it is a soundtrack to their spoiled overstimulated lifestyles (I'm a parent of two young teens).
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