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Post by Jesse on Feb 8, 2011 11:27:17 GMT -5
that was not much music to me...just voice work..what music there was seemed to be real low.. But that's the point of that sort of musical genre: It's about the vocals and the dancablity. Again, not really my thing, but in that context, I thought it was fine. To all the folks who thought it sucked and that ALL Super Bowl halftime shows have sucked, I have a question for you: What do YOU want to see? Deep Purple up there playing the entire side 2 of their "Fireball" album? The Allman Brothers jamming on "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed" for the entire 15 minutes? Foreigner playing a medley of non-hits from their 1st 3 albums? Uriah Heep playing songs from their latest CD? What exactly are you looking for? Or do you just like to bitch?  |
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Post by Ricky on Feb 8, 2011 12:11:10 GMT -5
anything would be better than what was there Sunday..all of the past halftimes were better
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Post by IRON BALLS on Feb 8, 2011 13:01:13 GMT -5
ANSWER: Because they are trying to please everyone, and most everyone's taste sucks. ;D
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Post by bluecheer on Feb 8, 2011 14:10:21 GMT -5
You know Rick, you are right. I have to say that the majority of people don't know what good music is. Yeah sure you could say I believe this because they don't share the same taste as I do. But what I do know is that when I go into my vault and pull out a record to listen to, more than likely it will be Deep Purples Child in time over the Black Eyed Peas or the Village people. Hell we all know how many people would have been dancing around doing the YMCA if the Village People would have performed at the Superbowl. Now that would have been torture to say the least.
I think alot of people don't really care about music. They just want stuff that comes off as fun and simple to them. I am now finally figuring out why it is so hard for me to understand why certain music is popular and some isn't. The reason is because I am a music nerd. Its like scientists who wonder why the average person would not want to work in a lab everyday, but instead want to play video games. Good music takes time and effort to enjoy. You have to pay attention to it. Some of the best songs you find in your life grow on you. You must spend alot of energy on music if you are going to find the best. For alot of people, they just don't want that. It becomes work to them! I know for a fact that if I was not a music nerd I wouldn't have discovered alot of the bands and songs I like.
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Post by Jesse on Feb 8, 2011 15:33:01 GMT -5
anything would be better than what was there Sunday..all of the past halftimes were better Well of course they were....to you and me. We're Classic Rock fans and of course in our opinions The Who, Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, hell, even Prince were all better than the Black Eyed Peas. But look at it through the prism of someone who actually LIKES the Black Eyed Peas (and a lot of people do!). In that context, what exactly was so horrible about their show? (Besides the mix :  I'm still waiting to hear what all these naysayers would like to see in a halftime show.  |
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Post by Ricky on Feb 8, 2011 16:00:32 GMT -5
I just don't think that is very much of a act...they don't sing very good ..not playing a instrument..just talking ! the same as RAP!...they could have a Elvis impersonator that and it would be better..
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Post by rtbuck on Feb 8, 2011 16:12:17 GMT -5
Well of course they were....to you and me. We're Classic Rock fans and of course in our opinions The Who, Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, hell, even Prince were all better than the Black Eyed Peas. But look at it through the prism of someone who actually LIKES the Black Eyed Peas (and a lot of people do!). In that context, what exactly was so horrible about their show? (Besides the mix : I'm still waiting to hear what all these naysayers would like to see in a halftime show. Jesse, I definitely see your point & one thing I thought was that most people going to the Super Bowl or watching it on TV are probably between 30 & 60 so I always figured classic rock artists like the Who, The Stones, Tom Petty, Springsteen...etc are your best choices but actually probably half the crowd may prefer soul or rap that are in that age group if you get what I'm trying to say. It isn't just classic Rock fans who enjoy the super bowl so they have to try to cater to all |
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Post by bluecheer on Feb 8, 2011 16:19:40 GMT -5
Well of course they were....to you and me. We're Classic Rock fans and of course in our opinions The Who, Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, hell, even Prince were all better than the Black Eyed Peas. But look at it through the prism of someone who actually LIKES the Black Eyed Peas (and a lot of people do!). In that context, what exactly was so horrible about their show? (Besides the mix : I'm still waiting to hear what all these naysayers would like to see in a halftime show. Jesse, I definitely see your point & one thing I thought was that most people going to the Super Bowl or watching it on TV are probably between 30 & 60 so I always figured classic rock artists like the Who, The Stones, Tom Petty, Springsteen...etc are your best choices but actually probably half the crowd may prefer soul or rap that are in that age group if you get what I'm trying to say. It isn't just classic Rock fans who enjoy the super bowl so they have to try to cater to all One thing I must say is that the Superbowl has been catering to classic rock fans lately, so this year they catered to people who prefer something different. That is fair I would say. I just hope next year they go back to hiring a classic rock act. I would love to see Wolfmother perform. They would be an excellent choice and their single Woman, is well known. But if they are gonna go with a band that is more of a veteran rock act, how about bringin in Stone Temple Pilots? |
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Post by Trexx on Feb 8, 2011 17:29:02 GMT -5
ANSWER: Because they are trying to please everyone, and most everyone's taste sucks. ;D HAAAAAA! |
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Post by Trexx on Feb 8, 2011 17:30:44 GMT -5
To answer Jesse's question:
The "medly" thing by a world class rock band seemed to work OK. Like the "Who" did last year.
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Post by Ricky on Feb 9, 2011 13:12:41 GMT -5
I am sure we are not going to see Wolfmother at the Superbowl
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Post by spacel0rd on Feb 9, 2011 13:26:18 GMT -5
Jesse, I definitely see your point & one thing I thought was that most people going to the Super Bowl or watching it on TV are probably between 30 & 60 so I always figured classic rock artists like the Who, The Stones, Tom Petty, Springsteen...etc are your best choices but actually probably half the crowd may prefer soul or rap that are in that age group if you get what I'm trying to say. It isn't just classic Rock fans who enjoy the super bowl so they have to try to cater to all One thing I must say is that the Superbowl has been catering to classic rock fans lately, so this year they catered to people who prefer something different. That is fair I would say. I just hope next year they go back to hiring a classic rock act. I would love to see Wolfmother perform. They would be an excellent choice and their single Woman, is well known. But if they are gonna go with a band that is more of a veteran rock act, how about bringin in Stone Temple Pilots? They are gonna only bring in bands that could bring 30,000 people to one of their regular shows. Wolfmother? Ha. 89% of all viewers would be saying "Wolf-who? I'm going to pee." |
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Post by Jesse on Feb 9, 2011 14:46:39 GMT -5
To answer Jesse's question: The "medly" thing by a world class rock band seemed to work OK. Like the "Who" did last year. I agree, but remember, this thread was started BEFORE the Black Eyed Peas performance. Apparently some folks didn't think too much of the Who either. |
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Post by bluecheer on Feb 10, 2011 10:51:02 GMT -5
One thing I must say is that the Superbowl has been catering to classic rock fans lately, so this year they catered to people who prefer something different. That is fair I would say. I just hope next year they go back to hiring a classic rock act. I would love to see Wolfmother perform. They would be an excellent choice and their single Woman, is well known. But if they are gonna go with a band that is more of a veteran rock act, how about bringin in Stone Temple Pilots? They are gonna only bring in bands that could bring 30,000 people to one of their regular shows. Wolfmother? Ha. 89% of all viewers would be saying "Wolf-who? I'm going to pee." Thats too bad because Wolfmother is better than this years chosen act. Its new, fresh, and it is classic rock. |
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Post by bluecheer on Feb 10, 2011 10:52:44 GMT -5
I am sure we are not going to see Wolfmother at the Superbowl Thats a sad thing indeed honestly. Wolfmother puts on a great show! How about this ? AC/DC for next years Superbowl? What ya think? |
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Post by Jesse on Feb 10, 2011 16:09:07 GMT -5
I am sure we are not going to see Wolfmother at the Superbowl Thats a sad thing indeed honestly. Wolfmother puts on a great show! How about this ? AC/DC for next years Superbowl? What ya think? I don't think AC/DC is a bad choice at all. |
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