Libertine Posted 3 September 2007 Share Posted 3 September 2007 ok, well let us know when you get to it...do you have a rhythm section? my mate runs a studio in leicester, i think they're pretty cheap... I have no idea what that is, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 3 September 2007 Share Posted 3 September 2007 I have no idea what that is, so no. What? A rhythm section? - erm - a drummer and a bass player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Posted 3 September 2007 Share Posted 3 September 2007 What? A rhythm section? - erm - a drummer and a bass player... I'm sorry, of course I knew that. I thought you were referring to a piece of recording equipment or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 I'm sorry, of course I knew that. I thought you were referring to a piece of recording equipment or something. no worries... there's never been much of a music scene in leicester and it seems to be getting worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 no worries...there's never been much of a music scene in leicester and it seems to be getting worse... Gaye bykers On Acid, Crazyhead, Bomb Party, Janitors, Yeah Yeah Yeah, Diesel Park West ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 Who are these MAPS people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 It's a fix, everyone knows Avtar Maniac should have won!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 It's a fix, everyone knows Avtar Maniac should have won!!No ones lost yet Who are these MAPS people?Dont like him myself. A bit too nice and poppie for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 No ones lost yet :SDont like him myself. A bit too nice and poppie for me. I put money on him not winning though!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynny Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 I'm sorry, of course I knew that. I thought you were referring to a piece of recording equipment or something. Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 Gaye bykers On Acid, Crazyhead, Bomb Party, Janitors, Yeah Yeah Yeah, Diesel Park West ...... christ, what a truly sorry list - and you even managed to exclude Blab Happy. the only credible bands to come out of leicester are Family and Prolapse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finchy Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 i reckon that result is ok. Klaxons are different, i hate their music but it's different. Jamie T's album is the best of the albums after spending the last few days listening to them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 As long as Jamie T and Arctic Monkeys didn't win I'll die happy. Wait, no I won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlinding Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 Fair enough, something different but like I said earlier in the thread it is very hit and miss. You have some great songs, (Atlantis to Interzone, Totem on the Timeline, Golden Skans and a few others) but there are a few that don't quite come off. Much better live than on record too, got tickets to see them in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 i reckon that result is ok. Klaxons are different, i hate their music but it's different. Jamie T's album is the best of the albums after spending the last few days listening to them all. I don't mind The Klaxons to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildave3 Posted 4 September 2007 Share Posted 4 September 2007 The songs i've heard i've liked, just never got round to downloading their album. Well done to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 christ, what a truly sorry list - and you even managed to exclude Blab Happy. the only credible bands to come out of leicester are Family and Prolapse In your opinion. What about Kasabian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 The Mercury Music Prize is a bit pointless when they give it to bands like Klaxons. I respected it when it was given to Roni Size Reprazent and Dizzee Rascal but to give it to an already million-selling album made by a band about whom there's already been a lot of hype seems pretty pointless to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 The Mercury Music Prize is a bit pointless when they give it to bands like Klaxons. I respected it when it was given to Roni Size Reprazent and Dizzee Rascal but to give it to an already million-selling album made by a band about whom there's already been a lot of hype seems pretty pointless to me. If anyone can let me know if there is ever any point to any award ceremony ever, I'd be grateful What the f'ck has a prize got to do with making music? The reward comes through people coming to listen to you, buying your records and making applications to court for exclusion orders to prevent demented fans from sitting in your garage. The MMP is totally pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 The MMP is totally pointless. I don't agree. The MMP is only pointless, as Fez implies, when it is given to a band that have already established themselves on the music scene. For me this award should be given to artists like Roni Size who pioneer a sound that maybe doesn't get the exposure that either a) it deserves or b) requires to progress. The MMP should open people's ears to new types of music, new bands, new influences and new sounds that for whatever reason they would not have heard before. If it does that then it serves a genuine and useful purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 I don't agree.The MMP is only pointless, as Fez implies, when it is given to a band that have already established themselves on the music scene. For me this award should be given to artists like Roni Size who pioneer a sound that maybe doesn't get the exposure that either a) it deserves or b) requires to progress. The MMP should open people's ears to new types of music, new bands, new influences and new sounds that for whatever reason they would not have heard before. If it does that then it serves a genuine and useful purpose. I have to say - nonsense. A "Prize" shouldn't encourage people to listen to an artist. Getting out and playing venues does that. If you're good enough then word of mouth will spread and people will come to see you. Things like this have been invented so that people in the Biz can feel good about themselves and slap each other on the back. A prize is a short-cut to money. Nothing more. It caries no kudos with me whether it is for an album, dragging puppies from a fire or completing a homework neatly. Extrinsic rewards are pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 I have to say - nonsense.A "Prize" shouldn't encourage people to listen to an artist. Getting out and playing venues does that. If you're good enough then word of mouth will spread and people will come to see you. For me that's a little idealistic. Rightly or wrongly sometimes it takes a prize to get people out to the gigs, or to buy the album. The end result is what matters though - people who may not have heard the genre, the band, the sound, etc now have their minds and ears opened. Things like this have been invented so that people in the Biz can feel good about themselves and slap each other on the back. A prize is a short-cut to money. Nothing more. It caries no kudos with me whether it is for an album, dragging puppies from a fire or completing a homework neatly. Maybe in my own way I'm being a tad idealistic too (when it comes to the MMP). My hope is that it is always given to innovative artists, ones trying to push music into new territory. And when this happens I value the idea. However there's no doubt that what you say is true for the Brits and other tripe like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 The MMP is there to promote British music. Yes, there has to be a winnner but by being nominated you receive good exposure. It should not be for the most under exposed band from the nominations, else jazz would always win. The comments about Roni Size confuse me as I understood he had plenty of exposure before the award. It just depends what you read. The same for that Rascal chap. I think the MMP is good for showcasing British music (which is obviously the best in the world) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 For me that's a little idealistic. Rightly or wrongly sometimes it takes a prize to get people out to the gigs, or to buy the album. The end result is what matters though - people who may not have heard the genre, the band, the sound, etc now have their minds and ears opened.Maybe in my own way I'm being a tad idealistic too (when it comes to the MMP). My hope is that it is always given to innovative artists, ones trying to push music into new territory. And when this happens I value the idea. However there's no doubt that what you say is true for the Brits and other tripe like that. these awards have no more validity than the brits, or even one of these '100 greatest' lists... music is about the individual, these artists appeal to some people to others they suck...take my comlpaint about jamie-tea - i listened to a track that was a bloke talking over a drum beat and a piano that sounded like a four year old playing, to me that 'music' should not only not win awards but shouldn't even be encouraged, to others it is a life affirming, quasi-religious experience.so, how a panel can legitimately distinguish between the 'shortlisted' artists is unfathomable. the only award ceremony i have ever been to was the BMI awards, in america, and they, unashamedly, recognise the years most succesful artists in terms of sales...but, as with every thing in life, if you don't agree with it, you don't have to look...unless, you are some kind of masochist...personally, i don't think there have been any outstanding releases this year... or for the last few years, and certainly none that would be *coughs* shortlisted for this arse-licking-fest... In your opinion.What about Kasabian? of course, in my opinion - yes, kasabian are pretty good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted 5 September 2007 Share Posted 5 September 2007 The comments about Roni Size confuse me as I understood he had plenty of exposure before the award. It just depends what you read. That's the point. Some people might not even have heard proper drum n bass before never mind New Forms which, to this day, is a fine album with influences far beyond the drum n bass scene. He had exposure before the awards but maybe the MMP opened it up to a new audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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