Universal Love 2022-24 Random Chat – brought to you by Harvest Snaps

[Proper Gander]

Heritier of Brazzaville?

I wish I had a Time Machine and could travel to a time when I’m not running this quiz

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Such an awesome performance, lead singer high as **** but the entire band playing the shit out of it, miss going to concerts like these when bands were real.

 

[Proper Gander]

Such an awesome performance, lead singer high as **** but the entire band playing the shit out of it, miss going to concerts like these when bands were real.

Genuine question, since it’s a while since I’ve gone to hear any bands live.

What are concerts like now and what do you mean when you say they don’t sound real?

 

[Toump Ass]

J Kennedy barrez?

 

[Toump Ass]

no h. Damn.

 

[Toump Ass]

What are concerts like now?

So good. Love a nice gig. Seeing Viagra Boys in a few weeks. Full Jazz festival lineup should drop soon, seen Herbie Hancock dunno, three or four times already, he's unreal. Sounds like his current tour is headhunters-era. St Vincent announced a tour, she's amazing too. Lots of stuff to see!!!

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Genuine question, since it’s a while since I’ve gone to hear any bands live.

What are concerts like now and what do you mean when you say they don’t sound real?

I just meant the song writing was better and less technology, its not the same. Im sure there are some good live performers out there still but you dont get this sort of energy from a band and crowd anymore. I saw Muse a few years ago, they were alright but this is a different level.

 

[Proper Gander]

So good. Love a nice gig. Seeing Viagra Boys in a few weeks. Full Jazz festival lineup should drop soon, seen Herbie Hancock dunno, three or four times already, he's unreal. Sounds like his current tour is headhunters-era. St Vincent announced a tour, she's amazing too. Lots of stuff to see!!!

I love you Toump!

I reckon you are probably right. In any era there is a vast amount of crap but there must surely be around the same percentage of talented people.

If you know of anything in Melbourne that might be good and would suit an older, uncool type who doesn’t want to be punched by a teenager on some of the substances associated with aggression, but would be good music and good atmosphere, I’ll happily take you recommendations

 

[Proper Gander]

I just meant the song writing was better and less technology, its not the same. Im sure there are some good live performers out there still but you dont get this sort of energy from a band and crowd anymore. I saw Muse a few years ago, they were alright but this is a different level.

I’m really pleased with myself because I watched your vid and I know the song well. I usually assume I’m a long way out of it and don’t even open the vid.

Shame I didn’t see Deacon Blue live. It looks fun

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I’m really pleased with myself because I watched your vid and I know the song well. I usually assume I’m a long way out of it and don’t even open the vid.

Shame I didn’t see Deacon Blue live. It looks fun

They are a bit before me but always thought it was a great song, the lady singing the back ups has an amazing voice.

 

[Proper Gander]

They are a bit before me but always thought it was a great song, the lady singing the back ups has an amazing voice.

Yes. That’s why I liked the song. Reminds me a bit of what the B52s were going for - they will be even further before your time, and their early stuff was a bit before mine

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Have found myself getting into a lot of bands before my time of late, convinced that lead singers of 70s and 80s have the best voices of any era. I think with bands later than that you get disappointed somewhat watching them live coz a lot of them dont sound anywhere near as good as the studio version where as back then they sounded amazing live still coz they couldn't use as many tricks with technology. What you heard on the album was pretty much what you got in person.

 

[Bluelegs]

Have found myself getting into a lot of bands before my time of late, convinced that lead singers of 70s and 80s have the best voices of any era. I think with bands later than that you get disappointed somewhat watching them live coz a lot of them dont sound anywhere near as good as the studio version where as back then they sounded amazing live still coz they couldn't use as many tricks with technology. What you heard on the album was pretty much what you got in person.

70s is my favourite era of music. As far as pop music goes most of the stuff post millennium is too over-produced for my tastes.

 

[Toump Ass]

Yes. That’s why I liked the song. Reminds me a bit of what the B52s were going for - they will be even further before your time, and their early stuff was a bit before mine

One of my favourite bands ever.
live version of Messapotamia I'll link tomorrow is some of best concert footage you'll ever see.

 

[Proper Gander]

Have found myself getting into a lot of bands before my time of late, convinced that lead singers of 70s and 80s have the best voices of any era. I think with bands later than that you get disappointed somewhat watching them live coz a lot of them dont sound anywhere near as good as the studio version where as back then they sounded amazing live still coz they couldn't use as many tricks with technology. What you heard on the album was pretty much what you got in person.

Mid 80s was when I was a teenager, and you tend to remember the stuff from that time in your life.

It was an interesting time for popular music. Some great stuff but it feels like the gap between good and bad was wider than any other time.

I’m also happy that you mentioned Muse because I even know who they are (I really am that out of it) and I agree they have a very studio sound. That probably wouldn’t make such a great show, though I’ve heard that they do cool lights and stuff.

 

[Proper Gander]

70s is my favourite era of music. As far as pop music goes most of the stuff post millennium is too over-produced for my tastes.

Mine too

 

[Toump Ass]

**** I spelled that so wrong sorry,

 

[Toump Ass]

Mesopotamia, tricky one imo

 

[Bluelegs]

Mid 80s was when I was a teenager, and you tend to remember the stuff from that time in your life.

It was an interesting time for popular music. Some great stuff but it feels like the gap between good and bad was wider than any other time.

I’m also happy that you mentioned Muse because I even know who they are (I really am that out of it) and I agree they have a very studio sound. That probably wouldn’t make such a great show, though I’ve heard that they do cool lights and stuff.

When I was a teenager emo music was at its peak, never could get into it. It's a weird mix but I think I was mostly listening to The Doors, REM and Massive Attack at the time.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Mid 80s was when I was a teenager, and you tend to remember the stuff from that time in your life.

It was an interesting time for popular music. Some great stuff but it feels like the gap between good and bad was wider than any other time.

I’m also happy that you mentioned Muse because I even know who they are (I really am that out of it) and I agree they have a very studio sound. That probably wouldn’t make such a great show, though I’ve heard that they do cool lights and stuff.

Yeah, they do a good concert, I wasn't like this sucks, but they absolutely sound better on the album. Saw Kasabian before that and they were good too but similar to Muse, just not studio quality.

 

[Toump Ass]

Ok I'll link it now


"Before I talk, I should read a book".
Words to live by I think.

 

[Proper Gander]

When I was a teenager emo music was at its peak, never could get into it. It's a weird mix but I think I was mostly listening to The Doors, REM and Massive Attack at the time.

I still am!

Mind you, I think the 70s and stuff get a leg-up on contemporary bands because the ones we hear have stood the test of time. Current bands are unfiltered - we get the lot. Most of it will never be heard of again

 

[Bluelegs]

I still am!

Mind you, I think the 70s and stuff get a leg-up on contemporary bands because the ones we hear have stood the test of time. Current bands are unfiltered - we get the lot. Most of it will never be heard of again

Yeah, there's something to be said for how the old gatekeepers helped establish a monoculture. A lot more iconic movies, bands etc because of the limitations of the time.

The media landscape is so oversaturated these days that cultural juggernauts like The Beatles and Michael Jackson just don't exist in the same way.

 

[Proper Gander]

Ok I'll link it now


"Before I talk, I should read a book".
Words to live by I think.

Thanks Toump! That one goes straight to the playlist.

I love the B52s. Such a talented group and they never shied away from having some quirky, campy fun.

I also love the voice of the auburn haired lady. So distinctive and somehow sounds early 60s.

I was so pleased with myself when I heard REM sing Shiney Happy People and I thought how much the woman on that track sounded like B52s. And it turned out it was the same person!

I am a proven rock guru

 

[Toump Ass]

There's heaps of amazing music these days. Just from australia off the top of my head: party dozen, mildlife, glass beams, zoj, gut health, big yawn, Andrew gurruwiwi band, heaps of shit. Nick cave in his 60s still doing it, his discography is as impressive as anyone's.

Rock music is mad: idles, Viagra boys, pigsx7, heaps I'm forgetting. Heavy metal is unreal.

Jazz is more mainstream than ever, kamasi Washington, yusef dayes, keyon Harold, Robert glapser, amazing music being made. From aus: Barney McCall is unreal.

Hip hop incredible: Kendrick, Travis Scott, j hus and Stormzy from the UK. Soul music: Erika de cassier, that shit is endless.

Electronic music has never been better.

It's so good right now, I hate it. So much dope music being made.