Usually, most artists ands bands get record deals and get played on radio because they are good. This means that those artists who aren't being played on radio, and who aren't having their albums distributed by a major label, (unless they are purposely staying away from mainstream music) aren't as good as those who are being played on radio. So why are you wasting your time on bands that just aren't good enough? Again, not all mainstream artists are being promoting because they are musically good, and not all indie bands are indie because they aren't good enough (some would just rather not get into mainstream music). But in general, good bands get played on radio, those who aren't played on radio are just not good enough.

DarlingDiana said:

please take me back in your time machine to 1968...

Usually, most artists ands bands get record deals and get played on radio because they are good. This means that those artists who aren't being played on radio, and who aren't having their albums distributed by a major label, (unless they are purposely staying away from mainstream music) aren't as good as those who are being played on radio. So why are you wasting your time on bands that just aren't good enough? Again, not all mainstream artists are being promoting because they are musically good, and not all indie bands are indie because they aren't good enough (some would just rather not get into mainstream music). But in general, good bands get played on radio, those who aren't played on radio are just not good enough.

DarlingDiana said:

please take me back in your time machine to 1968...

i used to be a huge music snob. then i lightened up. but i think i'm going to be a music snob again.

Usually, most artists ands bands get record deals and get played on radio because they are good. This means that those artists who aren't being played on radio, and who aren't having their albums distributed by a major label, (unless they are purposely staying away from mainstream music) aren't as good as those who are being played on radio. So why are you wasting your time on bands that just aren't good enough? Again, not all mainstream artists are being promoting because they are musically good, and not all indie bands are indie because they aren't good enough (some would just rather not get into mainstream music). But in general, good bands get played on radio, those who aren't played on radio are just not good enough.

Anx said:

If a return to snobbery would stop you from ever including a song like My Humps on your annual compilation, I encourage you to snob-away

I listen to about 100 artists that probably half of you'z wouldn't even to begin to know about.. good music.

I just don't bother posting about them here.

Most of u radio mainstream peeps wouldn't dig

endorphin74 said:

I hate to say it, but a strong (smelling) contender for my 2006 compilation is Peaches' answer song, "My Dumps".

A classic example of what I'm talking about is "American Idol". Now days the average Joe Smoe can be made into a "pop star". Why? Because the music industry has gotten the public to the point where they can not distinguish musical talent. I can walk into a club in NY on any given night a hear (notice I said "hear not "see") a artist with far more musical talent than anyone on "American Idol". Close your eyes and open your ears!!!

DarlingDiana said:

You can't truly believe that?

Music snob? Music is not all subjective. It's not just a matter of personal taste. There is good music, great music and poor music. Who determines this? The basics of music itself. For those who may not be aware of this but to have sound classified as music it must have rymthm, harmony and an organize composition, otherwise the knocking of a car's engine could be music to someone's ears (an some artist songs sounds just like that). What goes into a person's ear is much like what goes into a person mouth, it will have an effect. If a person feeds on food that contains very little nutritional value the results will show up in that person's physical health. While it is a personal choice what a person eats, that choice will manifest itself for good or for bad. If a person feeds on a diet of poor music this too will manifest itself, this person will not be able to digest nor distinguish good music, for their ears are untrained. The music media is a business, and like all businesses there exist a profit margin, so the industry have discovered that it is far easier and profitable to creat "pop stars" then to discover musical talent. And as long as the public continues to eat it up, the quality of "mainstream radio" will never get better.
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jw1914 said:

Good music is 100% subjective. If a person likes a song, it is good to that person. That’s all that matters. You can appreciate the artistry behind a song – and that’s fine. But that doesn’t somehow make you an authority on what is and isn’t “good.”

For some, music is just about having fun and bopping along. There is nothing wrong with that.

I have several thousand CDs; I’ve been listening to music since I was a toddler. My dad was a musician and in bands all the time I was growing up, and I had musicians around the house constantly. Music has always been a huge part of my life - it is my hobby and my passion. That being said, I would never presume to say I know what “good” music is and that what other people listen to is “not good” or that somehow I am like Salieri and I can recognize great music when I hear it. Sure, I have my opinions, but my opinion is as valid as every other person on this forum who listens to music, whether they have 1 CD or 10,000.

Music is just like food: it’s all about taste.

jw1914 said:

Not many are contesting that here. There are a million threads about this very subject! You're the one who should maybe open your eyes, not your ears, for a minute and check them out before making statements like this because you'd be probably the 200th person here to say that already. What people have a problem with, is the fact that you are just making a broad statement about everyone here (everyone besides yourself of course) that they all have bad taste in music and only listen to crap pop.

minneapolisgenius said:

Yo bro, why are you getting so bent out of shape if the comments I made do not apply to you? I did not say "everyone", I simply asked "is there anyone?" simply judging by the forum topics. I did not know you were a MJ fan, my bad,

Usually, most artists ands bands get record deals and get played on radio because they are good. This means that those artists who aren't being played on radio, and who aren't having their albums distributed by a major label, (unless they are purposely staying away from mainstream music) aren't as good as those who are being played on radio. So why are you wasting your time on bands that just aren't good enough? Again, not all mainstream artists are being promoting because they are musically good, and not all indie bands are indie because they aren't good enough (some would just rather not get into mainstream music). But in general, good bands get played on radio, those who aren't played on radio are just not good enough.

jw1914 said:

Wow, you really haven't read anything I've posted here. And I'm not a "bro" for the record.

Yo NorthernLad, so tell me from your statement "music is like food, it's all about taste" there is not such a thing as food that's bad for you? No wonder you can't tell good music!

Good post, but I think we are wasting our time here. I don't think he even reads one word of what anyone else here has posted. He's just posting to admire his own contributions it seems.

jw1914 said:

Wow, you really haven't read anything I've posted here. And I'm not a "bro" for the record.

minneapolisgenius said:

Trust me I already knew you weren't a "bro", I was simply was befriending you.

minneapolisgenius said:

After all these years, it's finally come out - you're an MJ fan!

jw1914 said:

Sure, girlfriend!

minneapolisgenius said:

After all these years, it's finally come out - you're an MJ fan!

people who don't allow others their personal tastes aren't snobs; they're boring fascists.