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I attended the reception, and I have to give credit where it's due regarding the guys—specifically the handball players—but the music selection was an absolute nightmare. Honestly, we were forced to endure that repetitive Bajaga track "Neka pati koga smeta" at least seventy-three times; they played it live, then on a recording, then live again, and the cycle just wouldn't end. It was genuinely infuriating.
....then Thompson took the stage, and the crowd went absolutely wild, which was the only part of the night I could actually tolerate.
.....to build on what > mentioned regarding a similar experience... my friend and I started walking from the Square, and the crowds were becoming unbearable. We decided to head over to the P. Club to sit down and wait for the chaos to subside, knowing the atmosphere there is usually quite pleasant. We sat down and began talking, when suddenly a group of four or five drunk locals stormed in. They were shouting and being incredibly loud, barely leaving any space for anyone else 🙄 . The waitress managed to calm them down somehow—if this had been the P. Club, they likely would have been tossed out immediately. They ordered some liquor and brandy, and apparently, the jazz playing wasn't aggressive enough for their tastes 🙄 . They actually asked the waitress if she could play a CD they had. I'm fairly certain they suggested playing Bajaga; I caught the waitress rolling her eyes as they spoke, so I am certain they were asking for Bajaga 😁 . She eventually convinced them that that kind of music isn't played there, and shortly after, they finally left. Thank God for that.
...anyway, that is my account of the situation.
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I am going to try to track down those three Santana albums from someone.
By all means, make the effort; I am certain you won't regret it, as the experience will be entirely different from what you expect.
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ruggedjackal46 said:Alex Martinez4, I don't care about that one; nobody listens to Santana for the lyrics anyway. 🙂 While there is no denying that Santana is an incredible musician, he relies far too heavily on the same predictable guitar tropes. It’s starting to feel repetitive, and frankly, I'm looking for him to break out of his comfort zone and deliver something fresh, because I know he has the talent to do it.
P.S. I didn't get around to listening to the album today; my Discman finally gave up the ghost. 🙂
Listen, we need to talk about brand recognition. He’s currently navigating a specific phase of his career, but I am certain he will eventually integrate fresh elements into his guitar work. His style has undergone constant evolution, so this current direction is merely an upgrade in progress. If you haven't sat down and listened to his early catalog, do yourself a favor and start there. Specifically, listen to those first three albums from start to finish. And for heaven's sake, ditch the Discman.😁 😁
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Jack Harris3 said:I’ve never been particularly obsessed with Jean-Paul Belmondo, yet Leon remains one of my absolute favorites; no matter how many times I sit through it, the same beats hit me just as hard. 😁
Does anyone recognize it?
Of course it's recognizable. Personally, I think Jean-Paul Belmondo is fantastic, though I suspect my affinity for his work stems from a certain sense of nostalgia—it takes me back to being a kid, seeing those films as a defining part of my upbringing.
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Listen, Michelle Howard2... thanks. I actually just logged on to let you know I managed to track it down on AllMovie. That little hint from Jack Harris3 about him being in the Great Adventure gave me just enough to work with. And sure enough, there it is... Louis de Funès. 🙂 🙂 🙂 Michelle Howard2, thanks again. I certainly won't complain about having too many links to choose from. 🙂 🙂
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sindar said:That actor from the police drama is the same guy who played the conductor in Great Adventure, fleeing from the Germans alongside some unlucky soul to assist the British (that scene in the Turkish baths where they’re humming "Tea for Two and Two for Tea" is actually brilliant)...
Yeah, yeah... I think that's the one. I can't recall his name, though—his best films would be a better way to identify him. If only I had access to a decent database to track down his filmography...
I’ll start with Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," followed by "The Count of Monte Cristo"—that vintage version. Let's see what else is there... "Marathon Man"... then I need to find a decent Jean-Paul Belmondo film; I remember devouring those as a kid. After that, maybe "Pojtonovac"... definitely "Dr. Strangelove"... and they should really air a solid Western during prime time every week. I might think of more. Oh, I just remembered... I also recall watching some old series as a child about an American gendarme—not the Cocteau kind—just some older, balding guy driving around in a beat-up sedan and getting into all sorts of nonsense. It was a comedy, if anyone actually remembers it. Anyway, I'll try to dig up a few more titles next time.
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ruggedjackal46 said:Alex Martinez4, don't be so quick to judge. I personally enjoyed Supernatural, though I can't shake the feeling that he took those tracks and simply tweaked the tempo and shifted a few tones. It all feels like a massive case of déjà vu. Even the lyrics follow that same predictable pattern, constantly preaching about love with a level of naivety that borders on the exhausting—and that applies to both Supernatural and the track by M. Branch. Honestly, I didn't have the stomach to listen to the rest more than twice. I'll give it another thorough spin tomorrow and provide my final assessment.
Look, I’m not entirely sure where you stand on this, though your perspective might actually be justified. Personally, I don't mind that he constantly sings about love; if a lyric is mediocre, the subject matter is irrelevant. Is your issue specifically with the repetitive romantic themes, or do you simply find his songwriting lacks substance? Don't misunderstand my intent here—I am not attempting to lecture you or force my opinion upon you. I say that as a warning to myself as much as to you, because once I fixate on a point, I have a tendency to become relentless. If I overstep, feel free to shut me down. 😁 I am only interested in hearing your specific stance on this matter, provided that nobody else has already voiced it. 😁 Well, go ahead then. Let me know.
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ruggedjackal46 said:Let's put it this way—during your first few listens, you won't even be able to tell the songs apart.
That is precisely why you have to listen to them repeatedly until you actually learn the material. If you were to pick up a Santana album, for instance, you likely wouldn't recognize a specific track the very second the first beat hits. Perhaps the Latin rhythms don't resonate with you, causing everything to sound identical simply because every song starts with congas—that's a bit of an exaggeration, certainly—but you need to immerse yourself in the music to understand it. The situation with Shaman is much the same, and I must admit I find it difficult to grasp how you cannot distinguish them. It is perfectly logical that you would need multiple listens to memorize how a song begins.🙄Not every song in existence features such a distinct opening that it sticks in your mind instantly, and I seriously doubt they are all that similar. Adouma is quite fluid, Foo Foo possesses a very specific rhythm, and Wictory is Won is a true Santana-style instrumental; I won't bother analyzing every single track in such detail.
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ruggedjackal46 said:I’m just not feeling Shaman because they never moved past the Supernatural era, and every single track feels like a carbon copy of the old stuff.😢
Everyone keeps chirping about this like a flock of birds in a tree. I would appreciate it if you could actually clarify what you mean by saying his songs all follow the same formula... I am genuinely curious.
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Harold King54 said:Exactly, you hit the nail on the head.
Electronic music simply doesn't belong in the realm of serious composition; it belongs in a comedy club. 😁
Perhaps we should just start a dedicated sub-forum for you titled "How to Look Ridiculous in the 2010s"—though I suppose you wouldn't want to argue that I’ve already mastered the subject enough to write the handbook.
rapidbadger45 said:Josipa Lisac and Santana
but honestly...👍
Man, that would be absolutely legendary... but let's be real.
rapidbadger45 said:It isn't the tempo that's failing Santana... it's everything else. Plus, the man is getting old.
What does any of that have to do with the music? haha🙏
Why should he care? And frankly, his age is entirely irrelevant to the discussion.
I watched Black Hawk Down yesterday... I can't quite put my finger on it... but I found myself incredibly bored throughout the entire experience. It was just uninspired.
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Give > a listen. The production is impeccable and the soloing is brilliant, yet it ultimately fails because the rhythm section simply cannot maintain a consistent tempo.
Go ahead and name the specific track you are targeting. Perhaps I am simply deaf to these nuances, but if you name the song, I will attempt to find exactly what you are describing.
The approach on > is fundamentally flawed. While the technical execution is flawless, we have to be honest—it is utterly tedious.
haha.....it is almost as if I wrote this myself......😁 😁I am in complete agreement. It appears we both value the same qualities in a musician: soul over sheer technical proficiency. That is essentially the case, isn't it?
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He never actually knew how to play, yet he somehow managed to conjure up that damn guitar sound.
Oh...that is quite the bold claim. Could you perhaps elaborate on why you’ve concluded the man lacks technical ability? I can certainly respect if his style isn't your cup of tea, but I find this specific assertion difficult to parse. I would appreciate an explanation.
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TeenSpirit said:Actually, Alex Martinez4 brought up that connection to Nickelback, so that might be what he's getting at. 😁
That’s certainly a possibility, but honestly, who cares? If the song is actually good, it shouldn't matter one damn thing where else that guy happens to sing.
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Aha...😁 So, you're still listening to Nickelback? Apparently, Santana actually collaborated with Kroeger once...
For instance, Santana: Why Don't You & I 😁 (I hate to admit it, but I actually dig it.)
It doesn't make much sense to me, but if you find it so appealing, be my guest.
Much appreciated.👍
Suppose you hear about a new album that piques your interest, yet you remain uncertain whether the sound will actually resonate with you. In such an instance, do you simply go out and purchase it immediately, or do you take a different approach?
When I am uncertain about whether a particular piece of equipment will meet my standards, I simply head to a local Best Buy to test the audio quality firsthand; it is a straightforward way to determine if the sound profile resonates with me before committing to a purchase.
Explain to me exactly why you refuse to download a single MP3 from the internet.
I cannot quite articulate why I refuse to do it; perhaps it is simply a matter of habit. For certain tasks, a computer is an absolute necessity, yet for others, it is entirely superfluous—such as downloading music. I developed the discipline of purchasing original media long before I ever owned a computer. This particular behavior is unnecessary. One is remarkably young, yet so incredibly stubborn when it comes to embracing new ways of doing things. 🙄 🙄
I trust I am not being overly persistent.
Don't mistake my patience for weakness; I am being remarkably tolerant here. If there is anything else you fail to grasp, do continue.
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Benjamin Clark12 said:So how exactly do you decide which albums to buy?
It seems perfectly reasonable to download a few tracks first just to test the waters...
I suspect you’ve become a bit too obsessed with this rigid "everything must be original" philosophy of yours...
Do you just buy albums blindly based on a hunch?
Or do you only pick up what a friend mentions or what happens to play on the radio (ha, as if 🙂)?
How do you actually stay informed?
I don't follow your logic at all 🙂
No, downloading a few tracks to sample them isn't logical to me. My methodology for purchasing music was detailed in my opening post regarding this topic. Perhaps I have been overly stubborn about my principles, but I find that quite satisfying. For all intents and purposes, I purchase almost everything sight unseen. As for staying informed, it is a combination of things: discussing releases with friends and catching segments on the radio or TV shows that cover my preferred genres. Furthermore, I have my own personal sanctuary—a local record store that carries 99% of the music I listen to or intend to hear. When I am uncertain about a specific release, I simply have a thorough conversation with the staff there (by the way, the shop is located near the General Dynamics headquarters on Washington Avenue). It is worth having those discussions because the employees are genuine enthusiasts who understand my taste perfectly, so their recommendations are never wrong. It is a true paradise. Hopefully, that clarifies my position for you.
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