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NO MORE GOLDFRAPP!!!! in advertisements I swear throughout the year Goldfrapp's music has been in 6 ads....maybe more. Diet Coke,Nip/Tuck preview, Target, two phone commercials, HBO's Big Love. I like their music but damn if they're not shoving it down people's throats. If if were over a production company doing a commercial....there would be no way in hell I'd pick the same song as another commercial. "Ooh La La" and "Strict Machine" both were used twice. Target's been using "Fly Me Away" in their most recent ad, and I read where they're gonna use "Number 1" for another one of their holiday ads. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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I've noticed that, too. I guess they're trying to milk the U.S. buzz they're getting for all it's worth. It's not everyday indie bands get that kind of exposure and placement , so I hope Allison can make some mortgage payments with this. | |
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Mara said: I've noticed that, too. I guess they're trying to milk the U.S. buzz they're getting for all it's worth. It's not everyday indie bands get that kind of exposure and placement , so I hope Allison can make some mortgage payments with this.
They keep getting this much exposure they won't be so indie anymore looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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AnckSuNamun said: Mara said: I've noticed that, too. I guess they're trying to milk the U.S. buzz they're getting for all it's worth. It's not everyday indie bands get that kind of exposure and placement , so I hope Allison can make some mortgage payments with this.
They keep getting this much exposure they won't be so indie anymore I think it's too late. If you're in a TARGET ad, you're mainstream. The whole "indie" label is kinda funny style lately. The Big 3 knows how much buzz and impact its having and they're jumping in on the shit. Then you've got a lot of "indie labels" with major label distro deals and are basically just sub-labels w/corp labels, so that kinda defeats the whole "indie" thing. All Goldfrapp needs is some KISS-FM airplay, though, and they kiss it all goodbye. | |
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Mara said: AnckSuNamun said: They keep getting this much exposure they won't be so indie anymore I think it's too late. If you're in a TARGET ad, you're mainstream. Yeah.....well the minute I heard them in the Diet Coke commercial a few months back.....I kissed the indie label goodbye. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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For me it's almost as if they sold out. Almost. Their music doesn't reflect it, but the numerous commercials out there do. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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You know, I'm still on the fence about this. Would you say it's a label decision for an artists song to get saturated in ads or do the artists get a chance to sign their name on these calls? | |
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This doesn't bother me at all. It's not like they are Pearl Jam and are backtracking from previously made anti-sellout statements. If all these deals means more money for more and better Goldfrapp releases then I'm all for it. | |
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Nowadays,most of the newer artists don't have alot of longevity.So they gotta make the dollars before they fade away into oblivion.You can't really blame Goldfrapp. | |
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SoulAlive said: Nowadays,most of the newer artists don't have alot of longevity.So they gotta make the dollars before they fade away into oblivion.You can't really blame Goldfrapp.
exactly. besides, they might put the money the earn now to use in the future to record more albums, even after the label refuses to release stuff etc. so it's a win situation for fans anyway. if it gave prince the opportunity to release another indie album each year, i'd gladly have all his commercial album tracks pop up in seven commercials a month lol. and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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sextonseven said: This doesn't bother me at all. It's not like they are Pearl Jam and are backtracking from previously made anti-sellout statements. If all these deals means more money for more and better Goldfrapp releases then I'm all for it.
I agree. I think fewer and fewer indie bands have that 'anti-sellout' mentality. If you want to make a life-long career out of doing something you love, you are going to have take advantage of moments like this. On the flipside, though...I'm going through now with Goldfrapp what I did with the Postal Service a few years back. It's like I rarely listen to the album because I just 'heard it'. "I got the devil in me, girl." - 'John the Baptist', Afghan Whigs
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AnckSuNamun said: I swear throughout the year Goldfrapp's music has been in 6 ads....maybe more. Diet Coke,Nip/Tuck preview, Target, two phone commercials, HBO's Big Love. I like their music but damn if they're not shoving it down people's throats. If if were over a production company doing a commercial....there would be no way in hell I'd pick the same song as another commercial. "Ooh La La" and "Strict Machine" both were used twice. Target's been using "Fly Me Away" in their most recent ad, and I read where they're gonna use "Number 1" for another one of their holiday ads.
Yeah it's weird. It sort of ruins them a tiny but for me. "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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minneapolisgenius said: AnckSuNamun said: I swear throughout the year Goldfrapp's music has been in 6 ads....maybe more. Diet Coke,Nip/Tuck preview, Target, two phone commercials, HBO's Big Love. I like their music but damn if they're not shoving it down people's throats. If if were over a production company doing a commercial....there would be no way in hell I'd pick the same song as another commercial. "Ooh La La" and "Strict Machine" both were used twice. Target's been using "Fly Me Away" in their most recent ad, and I read where they're gonna use "Number 1" for another one of their holiday ads.
Yeah it's weird. It sort of ruins them a tiny but for me. I have a solution for that. Don't watch TV! You'll be better off. | |
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sextonseven said: minneapolisgenius said: Yeah it's weird. It sort of ruins them a tiny but for me. I have a solution for that. Don't watch TV! You'll be better off. I actually don't. Well, not so much here in Holland. But I noticed when I was just in the U.S. recently that they were using their songs in ads. From reading this thread, it sounds like it's even worse now. "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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minneapolisgenius said: sextonseven said: I have a solution for that. Don't watch TV! You'll be better off. I actually don't. Well, not so much here in Holland. But I noticed when I was just in the U.S. recently that they were using their songs in ads. From reading this thread, it sounds like it's even worse now. I've seen the "Number 1" commercial before the "Fly Me Away" one. The songs are chopped up in a way that you never hear the chorus. The Verizon commercial that used "Strict Machine" has since been replaced by Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" | |
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sextonseven said: minneapolisgenius said: I actually don't. Well, not so much here in Holland. But I noticed when I was just in the U.S. recently that they were using their songs in ads. From reading this thread, it sounds like it's even worse now. I've seen the "Number 1" commercial before the "Fly Me Away" one. The songs are chopped up in a way that you never hear the chorus. The Verizon commercial that used "Strict Machine" has since been replaced by Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" Christina's been a pop darling since the beginning of time, so her music in commercials are predicted. Maybe I'm being semi music snob. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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superspaceboy said: For me it's almost as if they sold out. Almost. Their music doesn't reflect it, but the numerous commercials out there do.
Yeah, I'm not considering them sell outs.....I just hate when an artist is being overplayed. In a way I kinda think it's sad that it takes a popular phone commercial that's gonna draw in lots of young people to get into Goldfrapp's music. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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Mara said: You know, I'm still on the fence about this. Would you say it's a label decision for an artists song to get saturated in ads or do the artists get a chance to sign their name on these calls?
I always thought the artist had some say in situations like this. I could be wrong though....I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of the music industry. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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minneapolisgenius said: sextonseven said: I have a solution for that. Don't watch TV! You'll be better off. I actually don't. Well, not so much here in Holland. But I noticed when I was just in the U.S. recently that they were using their songs in ads. From reading this thread, it sounds like it's even worse now. yeah, you don't have to watch a lot of tv to see these ads. They're on heavy rotation. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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PeteZarustica said: sextonseven said: This doesn't bother me at all. It's not like they are Pearl Jam and are backtracking from previously made anti-sellout statements. If all these deals means more money for more and better Goldfrapp releases then I'm all for it.
On the flipside, though...I'm going through now with Goldfrapp what I did with the Postal Service a few years back. It's like I rarely listen to the album because I just 'heard it'. I'm kinda like that too. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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AnckSuNamun said: PeteZarustica said: On the flipside, though...I'm going through now with Goldfrapp what I did with the Postal Service a few years back. It's like I rarely listen to the album because I just 'heard it'. I'm kinda like that too. Not me. I get frustrated because I want to hear the whole song so I throw on the full album. | |
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AnckSuNamun said: minneapolisgenius said: I actually don't. Well, not so much here in Holland. But I noticed when I was just in the U.S. recently that they were using their songs in ads. From reading this thread, it sounds like it's even worse now. yeah, you don't have to watch a lot of tv to see these ads. They're on heavy rotation. The only one I see now is Target's "Fly Me Away". | |
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I'm pretty sure that song is what made me pay attention to the Nip Tuck ads & start watching the show... & Nip Tuck is one of my new favorite shows, so I'm grateful | |
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sextonseven said: minneapolisgenius said: I actually don't. Well, not so much here in Holland. But I noticed when I was just in the U.S. recently that they were using their songs in ads. From reading this thread, it sounds like it's even worse now. I've seen the "Number 1" commercial before the "Fly Me Away" one. The songs are chopped up in a way that you never hear the chorus. The Verizon commercial that used "Strict Machine" has since been replaced by Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" Every time I see my friend's Chocolate phone that song gets stuck in my brain. | |
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sextonseven said: minneapolisgenius said: Yeah it's weird. It sort of ruins them a tiny but for me. I have a solution for that. Don't watch TV! You'll be better off. YEAH AND GET OFF ORG TOO THAT NOT GOOD EITHER P o o |/, P o o |\ | |
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CalhounSq said: I'm pretty sure that song is what made me pay attention to the Nip Tuck ads & start watching the show... & Nip Tuck is one of my new favorite shows, so I'm grateful
What about Peter Gabriel's "Digging in the Dirt" in that Dirt advertisement? I swear Dirt better be one hell of a show the way they run that shit into the ground looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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sextonseven said: AnckSuNamun said: I'm kinda like that too. Not me. I get frustrated because I want to hear the whole song so I throw on the full album. I remember how mad I was to hear Portishead's "All Mine" in a Victoria's Secret Ad. For the longest "All Mine" got the skip button. I don't know why I'm like this. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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AnckSuNamun said: CalhounSq said: I'm pretty sure that song is what made me pay attention to the Nip Tuck ads & start watching the show... & Nip Tuck is one of my new favorite shows, so I'm grateful
What about Peter Gabriel's "Digging in the Dirt" in that Dirt advertisement? I swear Dirt better be one hell of a show the way they run that shit into the ground I dunno - I like Courtney Cox in Friends but the promos for that show aren't grabbing me | |
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Well, when the radio won't play you, you gotta find alternative ways to get your music out there
I have no problem with it If you will, so will I | |
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