Posts by Jesse Watson37

Supertramp

Michael King27 said:Thanks for this, but like I said, my English is way better than my American, and I'm not an American🙂
I speak English without an accent. I have a knack for languages since I'm multilingual🙂
And yeah, I don't listen to any American bands—not even one. Don't take it personally, I'm not some nationalist; if anything, I hate nationalism. It's just that the American language doesn't appeal to me at all. Generally, those regional languages aren't appealing🙂

I speak multiple languages too. I have an accent and I'm not embarrassed by it. As for calling it a "regional" language, you could just call it Greek (Modern Greek) based on where it's spoken. Anyway, I'm not trying to start anything with you—I'll just say this: the band really needs a better name, even if it's in English. And obviously, all the band members need to agree, or at least most of them.

Michael King27 said:Look at that, we have a queen in the house?
No need to be so offensive.
I actually came up with a much better name, but the Bassist is against it and I want us all to stay on the same page.
And why an American name? Who has ever become famous using an American name?
I'm not talking about gems like Cold Beer, Azra, or Dirty Theater—they're only popular in the States, and even then, they aren't nearly as big as Lady Gaga or whatever. Of course, being famous is a stretch; this band was just made for fun and a love for good music. But a man without dreams is a man without luck. Maybe that's too unrealistic, but music is one of the few things I value, and I want to send my message to the world through it. Plus, my English is way better than my American.

First off, it's "bassist," lowercase. As a rebuttal, let me ask you something: which American artist—let's call them a performer—has ever actually made it big overseas? Believe it or not, I love English, but forcing names and songs into English is totally pointless. It's like listening to a Russian trying to speak English—when an American sings in English, nothing makes sense (with a few exceptions), so singing in English isn't a valid excuse; an Englishman won't understand you if your English is unintelligible. Besides, we don't value our own language enough; we lack imagination, even though we have it. Does Rammstein sing in English? No, and it didn't hold them back. You asked which band succeeded without singing in English? Man, there are hundreds of examples if you look back thirty years. The point is to master your own backyard before trying to conquer someone else's. In a country like the United Kingdom, which is massive compared to the US and has endless competition, you can only hope for minimal success once you've proven yourself at home. For example, here are a few bands—whatever you think of their work, you can't call them failures: Damir Urban, Let 3, Elemental, Kawasaki 3 p, Zinedine Zidane, the boy...
As for the others, maybe TBF doesn't have an American name, but at least they write lyrics in their native tongue and nobody complained about that.
And regarding English, it's usually the ones claiming they know a foreign language perfectly who don't have a clue when it comes to their own.

Look, man, I'll give it to you straight—if you want to stay out of trouble, just pick a better name. Ideally, something that sounds more local. It’s obvious you guys are scammers, but at least try to be charmingly, idiotically creative about it. Calling yourselves Goodyear is a terrible move because it clearly leans too hard on Led Zeppelin, which is something you should steer clear of entirely. The older generation isn't always wrong; sometimes they spot the red flags much faster than you do.

Sean Doyle97 said:if you don't get that getting an A is fair, you're just clueless😁

I agree. Seriously, my generation—not even counting the older folks—didn't grow up with the Internet, Google, or Facebook. We just had books, and we figured things out anyway. I highly doubt there isn't a single book out there about musical instruments (especially nowadays!). If you're stuck, sure, ask someone, but this is so easy it’s almost ridiculous. It’s actually pretty sad how everyone wants everything handed to them on a silver platter without lifting a finger.

I saw the original years ago and I have to say, I liked it, even if it’s not sitting at the top of my all-time favorites list. That rape scene everyone talks about—it was genuinely nauseating to watch. It actually left me feeling sick afterward. Because of that, I really don't get why anyone would even want to make this (the "just for the money" excuse feels pretty weak to me). Honestly, how do you find an actor who can actually match Hoffman's level, let alone a director capable of capturing—or bettering—that specific atmosphere? Is there really nothing else interesting to talk about in the world?

What have you guys intentionally skipped? Which movie did you start only to realize halfway through that it just wasn't for you? Is there something on your watchlist you can't seem to get around to? And which films did you reject, and why?
To the horror of most of you (maybe not), I’ll admit I’ve skipped every single Harry Potter movie. Why? Simple: I’m just not into wizards or that kind of fantasy. I gave it a shot, but it didn't stick. I was bored.
I'm also not big on superheroes, monsters, or vampires. For instance, I have zero desire to sit through the Twilight Saga, and honestly, I regret even watching Van Helsing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP4KI...eature=related

Patrick Taylor9 said:It’s a joke that a group with such massive influence on pop music history only gets a few posts, while some random nobodies have dozens of pages. By the way, Brian Wilson is the greatest American songwriter, and that's not just my opinion.

I'll second that. It's wild there hasn't been a dedicated thread about those guys from the beach yet. Meanwhile, some much worse bands have endless pages...
Fine. The Beach Boys were among the first bands I ever played on my record player (before I had a Wild Honey / Smiley Smile combo CD. I was pretty stoked back then. Then, years later, I heard on the radio that Pet Sounds was ranked as one of the top three albums of all time on VH1. They played the whole album on the radio, and honestly, I didn't love it on the first listen (not that I usually love anything on the first listen). But since I've always been a fan, I decided to buy the album a long time ago. It's been played in my player countless times since—hard to pick a favorite track, but this one is up there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcFDaDZbc3Y

And this one definitely describes my personality and is also one of my absolute favorites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCeD_6Y3GQc

nimblemarlin9 said:If anyone's interested, there's an event on the 6th in Vienna. Ticket plus the bus would be about $200.

I won't be mean, but I find Justin Timberlake just as irritating. As soon as he comes on, I turn off the radio. Along with him, I can't stand Michael Bublé, John Legend, or Bruno Mars either. Sorry, but Justin Timberlake belongs to that category of music that my ears just refuse to accept.

Roger Watson21 said:👍👍👍

My "metalhead brothers" turn out to be total trash more often than not. Meanwhile, the local kids from my neighborhood who hit the rave scene actually turn out to be a solid crew. You shouldn't judge by the label.

Obviously. First off, try learning some basic grammar—negations are two words, not one. As for pop-country garbage? It’s the absolute bottom of the barrel. I don't even need to explain why. Just read the lyrics or listen to a few bars of those thirsty singers wailing.

lonepanther4 said:Country pop is some of the most primitive garbage out there. "Money, trucks, planes, trophies—I've done it all" is basically the blueprint for every mindless radio hit. If that’s enough for someone, if that’s their absolute peak, it says everything you need to know about them. Honestly? I judge people for it, and I don't care.

Spot on. We live in an era where everyone has high-speed internet. You can listen to anything, anytime, or hunt down incredible live sets from world-class artists with a single click. The fact that someone chooses to stay stuck listening to that shallow, repetitive trash instead of exploring anything remotely interesting just shows they aren't even trying to look past their own backyard.

redheron13 said:Lately, I’ve been running into more and more prejudice against people who listen to country music. Honestly, I don't get it. Why does liking country automatically make someone a total hillbilly or uncultured? It's weird how people who listen to other genres look down their noses at "country fans" like they're somehow more sophisticated or urban. And then there's the stereotype that country bars are just hubs for drugs and crime, which isn't true at all. From my own experience, the places I go are filled with pretty decent people just looking to grab a drink and hang out.

"Pretty decent people"? What even is that? You're either a decent person or you aren't. There's no middle ground. And based on everything I've seen and read, I definitely can't say anything good about it. That goes for the music, too.

Christian Taylor3 said:Just starting a thread for the sake of it, then ghosting everyone? That's just spam. 🤷

This isn't Craigslist. If you want to post those deaf-mute ads, go use the chat. Please.

Posters plastered all over RI, and the audition is at Calvary. I've got a bad feeling about this one.

feralorca4 said:Just finished watching it—honestly, such a great movie!

Your comments actually made me write down the title. Anyway, Alejandro Amenábar totally won me over with The others. I honestly didn't think a horror flick could be that good until that one character showed up. And he even found the time to compose the score. That's usually Carpenter's territory, but honestly, people like him are rare.