http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:54:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=132 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:53:41 GMT I have a Beatles Abum - Crash Music Promotions - Beatles Apart. I can't find any information on it other than it may have been bootlegged or been subject to some copyright laws. Does anyone have any info on this album? ]]> Kocab125 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=132 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=131 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:36:13 GMT Remember when the first three chords told you what artist you were listening too? That time when you could almost guess an artist's label just by how they sounded? Those days are long gone, you say. But are they?

Unless an artist rose to stardom in the last century, chances are you cannot determine whom the artist is unless you already know the song. Everybody sound pretty much the same thanks to DRC, quantization, Auto-Tune pitch corrections and other snazzy toys. At times it's even hard to determine the sexes. Maybe if they tried a bit harder they could phase out the artist altogether.

Let's face it. Today's big labels release music that fits some by the numbers criteria, pretty much like the different become a star programs on TV. There's no longer any nurturing of talent. If an album isn't an instant hit then forget it and the artist in the bargain. That's because today record labels are run, not by music enthusiasts but by the same usual moneymaking people that bring us kitchen appliances.

Speaking of kitchen appliances, did you know that there are just two manufacturers of fridges in the whole world? Whether you buy a Whirlpool or a GE or a Electrolux, you are buying from the same maker. A few cosmetic details here and there separate the lines by basically it's the same fridge. Same goes for microwaves and vacuum-cleaners and irons and all other lovely home gadgets.

Or look at modern cars. Today just about all manufacturers create their cars using computer design, which means the main outward difference between models is the name plate. It used to be easy to recognize a VW or a Ford or a Mercedes or an Volvo, you could do it ways off, but now you need to get close enough to see the emblem to know it.

So what has this to do with music? A lot. These days there are very few music labels out there. Modern artists sound basically the same because they pretty much come from the same stable. A few large conglomerates are responsible for 99% of all mainstream music today. Don't believe me? Take venerable old labels such as Arista, Columbia, Epic, RCA or BNA Records. What do they have in common? They are all part of Sony Corp. No wonder we are unable to determine what label an artist is on. It's the same label under different names.

Lately I've begun to wonder if it's the same artist under different names too. But that's morbid. ]]> hibgal http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=131 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=130 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:14:36 GMT I try not to read music reviews. For several reasons. First, the review is generally about some obscure band I have never heard mentioned before. Second, if I recognize the band name, nine times out of ten they are playing some genre of music that does not appeal to me. Thirdly, in the rare event... I try not to read music reviews. For several reasons.

First, the review is generally about some obscure band I have never heard mentioned before. Second, if I recognize the band name, nine times out of ten they are playing some genre of music that does not appeal to me. Thirdly, in the rare event of it being about a band I do know and, even more unlikely, enjoy, then the review is sure to be tremendously negative. Why is that?

Do music critics have something against melodious, well crafted, excellently produced music? It often seems so. A song that sounds like somebody fell down a stepladder into a drum set, and hitting the keyboards on their way down, will often get glowing reviews as innovative and exciting. Well, falling down a ladder may be exciting for the one falling but for the audience it lacks sustaining interest. Once you know the person survived the trip with no bones broken, that's it. A replay adds nothing and soon the noise will start to grate on the ear and we ask the person to fall down their ladder elsewhere.

Now, if instead the song is played properly on the keyboards, has a good tune to hum along with, a great beat to tap your pencils to and flawless production; then it is a piece of crap, boring and commercial exploitation of the audience. Never mind if the artists sell millions of copies of their albums and their every show is a success. It is as if a song becomes a big hit then something must be wrong with it. There got to be an ignominious reason for its success. It cannot just be a good song. What a large segment of the populace likes must be bad. Only one conclusion to be drawn from this. Music critics are big snobs.

So I don't read music reviews no more. ]]> hibgal http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=130 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=128 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:10:28 GMT Hi
I'm looking for the company that produced this charm bracelet. It has on it "c" nens entertainment LTD on it. The charms are each of the Beatles picture and their names on the back.
Any help would be appreciated ]]> wtim http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=128 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=124 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:34:03 GMT Later tonight I'm going to an IMAGINE concert!
Can't wait!!
(And of course I'll be wearing my Beatles stuff) :wink2: :laugh5: ]]> MissMacca http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=124 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=123 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:04:15 GMT I've been a member for a while, but this is my first time using the blogs so I thought I'd share some of my poetry.

This one is called "I Live In Pepperland," based on "I Live In Music" by Ntozake Shange. I wrote it for a school assignment and was happy with the way it turned out—notice how it rhymes at the end.

So…enjoy!

"I Live In Pepperland" by Kay

I Live In Pepperland
Is this where you live?
I live here in Pepperland
I live on Lord Mayor Drive
My friend lives on Yes Parkway
Do you live here in Pepperland?
Green apples
Fall round me like rain on other folks
Sunshine warms my face
Musical like a Broadway play
Colourful like a box of watercolours
I use to paint the sky
I got a blue glove where other women got hands
And a single rose for each strand of hair
I tip-toe past the meanies
Like someone else be walking on the earth
I live in Pepperland
Play in it
Sing in it
I could even hear it
Live in the psychedelic dream
Of the yellow submarine
You can listen to
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
And lose yourself
Lose yourself in Pepperland ]]> kayinthelife http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=123 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=122 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:30:07 GMT The whole thing was okay but really should have made it more entertaining, Yay for Bee Gees but Boo!! for the plot!! The whole thing was okay but really should have made it more entertaining, Yay for Bee Gees but Boo!! for the plot!! ]]> Jenga60 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=122 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=121 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:19:00 GMT I have the Red, White, and Blue on the same colored vinyls (Apples). Also, have MMT (not Apple) on Yellow, Abbey Road on Green, and Let It Be on White (Apples). What would this collection be worth? I have the Red, White, and Blue on the same colored vinyls (Apples). Also, have MMT (not Apple) on Yellow, Abbey Road on Green, and Let It Be on White (Apples). What would this collection be worth? ]]> BJMB Rooney http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=121 http://www.beatlelinks.net/forums/blog.php?b=120 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:24:00 GMT Good day! Or night. Or morning. It`s my first post - and many thanks to you. Thank to your attention! Good day!

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