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Gokul43201 said:
This is surely no mere truth, but Truth.
The Greatest Musical Decade: A Comparison
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the question of which decade is considered the greatest for music, focusing on various aspects such as depth, quality, sound, and talent. Participants explore different decades, sharing personal preferences and notable artists or genres from each period.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants propose the 1970s due to its danceable music and influential artists like the Platters and Drifters.
- Others argue for the 1980s, citing U2 and the emotional impact of their music.
- A few participants suggest the 1960s as the most significant decade, highlighting the British Invasion and influential rock and soul artists.
- One participant mentions the 1720s, 1790s, and 1870s, referencing classical music milestones from composers like Vivaldi, Mozart, and Wagner.
- Another viewpoint emphasizes the evolution of music through the blending of Black and White musical traditions, suggesting the 2000s for its jazzy influences.
- Some participants express skepticism about the 1970s, citing disco and pop trends as negatives, while others defend its contributions to rock and soul.
- There is a mention of the 1940s and 1950s, with questions about their influence and representation in the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on which decade is the greatest, with multiple competing views and preferences expressed throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Some claims about the influence of specific artists or genres are based on personal opinions and experiences, and there are unresolved questions about the significance of various decades in music history.
This is surely no mere truth, but Truth.
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Soilwork
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rap isn't music.
Stealing samples from the hard work of others isn't music.
And any person using a drum machine or pro tools can create the simple beats and crap put in rap.
90's is the best.
Early 90's had a matured 80's style about it and then the late 90's saw the emergence of some of the most talented and most diverse musicians working with one another. (Might even include some of 2000)
That is for heavy metal though. Obviously people will rate a decade on the music they listen to. So if people like no talent then they could choose 2000 for pop.
If people want to choose the most remarkable and indluential music then they'd choose one of the classical eras. For example, Baroque, classical and Romance.
And then I don't really know how to explain the 60's and 70's, but hippies come to mind ;)
So yeah it all depends on the individual :)
Stealing samples from the hard work of others isn't music.
And any person using a drum machine or pro tools can create the simple beats and crap put in rap.
90's is the best.
Early 90's had a matured 80's style about it and then the late 90's saw the emergence of some of the most talented and most diverse musicians working with one another. (Might even include some of 2000)
That is for heavy metal though. Obviously people will rate a decade on the music they listen to. So if people like no talent then they could choose 2000 for pop.
If people want to choose the most remarkable and indluential music then they'd choose one of the classical eras. For example, Baroque, classical and Romance.
And then I don't really know how to explain the 60's and 70's, but hippies come to mind ;)
So yeah it all depends on the individual :)
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Polly
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Why do the rappers in music video always dress and live like drug dealers? Why do the female singers always run away as if in great anguish and pain? Why do the man singers act as if they are possessed? Never mind me, just a rant.- #34
misogynisticfeminist
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I'm more of a rock guy actually, and I think the pioneering rock groups in the 60s were great...besides that, the 80s, cos' that's where the bulk of heavy metal came from. But of course the 80s were filled with horrible euro, glam bands, as well as the disco stuff...so, I voted the 60s...
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gerben
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70's particularly because of Queen
(also David Bowie, and many more of course)
(also David Bowie, and many more of course)
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poolwin2001
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What about 1685-1750
[Hint:Bach was born in 1685]
[Hint:Bach was born in 1685]
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Les Sleeth
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franznietzsche said:
I enjoy classical music, but not very often anymore. But one thing I can do with it like no other music is turn the lights off, sit and listen in the dark (except for my stereo equipment lights), and allow the music to create a feeling like I am somewhere back in time, or in another world. One of my favorites for that is Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."
I don't know what he intended, but for some reason I feel like I am back when the Earth was first being created. The opening lonely trumpet is like the aloneness of the Earth then, and then volcanos going off, oceans forming, life beginning . . . and that part after some of the intensity where it sounds like breathing is like the exhaustion of God or Nature. Some of Tchaikovsky's stuff is good for that sort of visualization too.
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Polly
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I am a little abashed about my little rant 
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Dagenais
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Listen to A Tribe Called Quest or De La Soul. Maybe that will change your opinion.
It's jazzrap as opposed to G-Funk.
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Les Sleeth
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Dagenais said:
Saw my jazz leanings, eh? I have heard rap within jazz pieces (like on Herbie Hancock's "Dis is Da Drum" album) and enjoyed it. If you notice, I didn't put rap down, I just question if it is music or poetry to a beat.
I sometimes wonder if anyone else besides me thinks Zappa was the first rapper, I used to love his stuff (of course, let's not forget Jimmy Dean rappin' "Big John").