tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post4452685393378017099..comments2023-10-31T05:01:17.695-07:00Comments on Lazy Thoughts From a Boomer: It's New For Everyone Elsele0pard13http://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-87652541484977782142010-03-31T15:06:25.000-07:002010-03-31T15:06:25.000-07:00When I went looking for other examples of sampled ...When I went looking for other examples of <i>sampled</i> songs that irked folks, <span>Kid Rock's <i>"All Summer Long</i>" really got to people--and I see why. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MRu8N2K0NY" rel="nofollow">Werewolves of London</a> is so iconic (remember Tom Cruise steppin' to it in <i>The Color of Money</i>?) the pushback is so justified. Thanks, Elyse.</span>le0pard13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-68177401708648699812010-03-31T15:02:24.000-07:002010-03-31T15:02:24.000-07:00I hate when I get swerved like that!I hate when I get swerved like that!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-66537825785345666532010-03-31T14:45:07.000-07:002010-03-31T14:45:07.000-07:00My problem with sampling is that I'll hear the...My problem with sampling is that I'll hear the first few bars and think, "Hey, it's that awesome song!" I then crank up my radio only to realize it's a rip off. <br /><br />Recently, the one that keeps doing that to me is Kid Rock's "All Summer Long." I fall for it every time: "Woo, 'Werewolves in London'!" No, it's not. Boo.Pop Culture Nerdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-8992461838643380432010-03-30T16:12:18.000-07:002010-03-30T16:12:18.000-07:00I thought it was you, Bev :-D . Thanks.I thought it was you, Bev :-D . Thanks.le0pard13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-62354614021690048342010-03-30T16:11:18.000-07:002010-03-30T16:11:18.000-07:00So many new concepts came out in the 60's (mus...So many new concepts came out in the 60's (music, tech, and otherwise) that made it so original and remarkable.<br /><br />No, I still have a Blogger blog. But, I updated the template with one that had a Wordpress <i>feel</i> to it, and changed the comment system to something that support threaded replies and other niceties.<br /><br />Thank you.le0pard13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-51733795617412298132010-03-30T11:49:48.000-07:002010-03-30T11:49:48.000-07:00That was me, Bev, that posted...forgot to sign in....That was me, Bev, that posted...forgot to sign in...Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-74541579812164474712010-03-30T11:48:22.000-07:002010-03-30T11:48:22.000-07:00You are so right. It is funny that they have to ta...You are so right. It is funny that they have to take from the old songs to make new ones. I always say that the music of the '60's was the best ever and we haven't had another decade like it. Lucky us....<br /><br />Is your blog on WordPress now? I love the look and all the things you can do on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-49214015652704787232010-03-30T10:20:18.000-07:002010-03-30T10:20:18.000-07:00Though I think it a form of flattery that says to ...Though I think it a form of flattery that says to a composer, "I really like what you did here", no doubt that there is the element of "lazy" with all the sampling. I do feel for those singers/songwriters/composers when they see the music business these days; with how much people with a lot less talent can prosper compared to how business was done in their heyday.<br /><br />This post also brings to mind all the technical enhancements that make the singer sound great on a recording, but no way will they sound that good live without lip-synching. Those are the albums (can we even still use that word?) that I think the "artist" should be listed as the musicians and sound tech gurus featuring so-and-so on vocals. Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-14487518307971681452010-03-30T10:18:28.000-07:002010-03-30T10:18:28.000-07:00Hehe... ;)Hehe... ;)le0pard13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-57210402711057544462010-03-30T10:05:31.000-07:002010-03-30T10:05:31.000-07:00Oookay, because I was a fan of the songs and they ...Oookay, because I was a fan of the songs and they are now stuck in my head after listening to the links you provided, I <i>had</i> to go to iTunes to buy FORGET ME NOTS, MEN IN BLACK and THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. That of course snowballed into other purchases, like Will Smith's Wild Wild West - another sampler song but Stevie Wonder got props and is in the video. So, iTunes thanks you, Michael. ;)Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-92081111976375886142010-03-30T09:50:44.000-07:002010-03-30T09:50:44.000-07:00Yes, this was my wife's early morning counter ...Yes, this was my wife's early morning counter to the post, too. I certainly agree that <i>licensing</i> and <i>acknowledgments</i> should be part of this, no question. But, it does seem a bit of cheat by the current artist/producer on their burden for creating something original (that will also sell) when they grabbed on to someone else's tried & true musical hook. Plus, where does the acknowledgment reside? CD liner notes? In the age of iTunes and other download services, a buyer won't get those (especially if they only purchase the single song). Artist web site? I just visited <a href="http://www.johnlegend.com/us/music/once-again" rel="nofollow">John Legend's site</a> (for that specific album) and still haven't found any. Although, truth be told, they very well may be there and I'm just not a very good <span><i>finder</i></span> (or their lawyers are very good). Additionally, it's rare that the public learns how much the original artist was compensated (unless it goes to suit), and how really equitable it is. I guess my point is that I think the current artist's benefit of sampling far outweighs the risks (original artist, if they are still alive, and their fan's ire) as they rake in the money from the younger age demographic who know no better. Sorry for droning on, Christine. I really do appreciate comment. Thank you.le0pard13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-16412449910805093432010-03-30T08:14:56.000-07:002010-03-30T08:14:56.000-07:00On the whole, I don't mind the samplings IF th...On the whole, I don't mind the samplings <b>IF </b>they give big props to the original composers. (And by props, I mean not only lip service but monetary compensation as well.) The artist "lifting" from an older song runs the risk though of angering the fans of the original. (For example, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp-is6S_b_g" rel="nofollow">Ice, Ice Baby</a>, for fans of Queen like my husband.)Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-32086525410459683982010-03-30T06:45:58.000-07:002010-03-30T06:45:58.000-07:00Isn't it? Along with movie studio remakes, I t...Isn't it? Along with movie studio remakes, I think <i>sampling</i> is another brain-dead example of a lack of originality. Thanks, Naomi.le0pard13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-73263063400409772122010-03-29T23:08:58.000-07:002010-03-29T23:08:58.000-07:00Wow, that "lifting" of STORMY is SO obvi...Wow, that "lifting" of STORMY is SO obvious!Naomi Johnsonnoreply@blogger.com