Revolution said:

This thread is predominantly populated by a bunch of clueless attention seeking wankers.


But you're right, Jimi couldn't sing, and he KNEW IT, but didn't give a fuck...he sung threw his guitar, and he knew that as well. But then again, listen to the acoustic version of Angel, and go reiterate your definition of singing. You retards.

Taureau said:

Angel is a beautiful song, no doubt about it. The problem with Hendrix to me is the production. His music should make your speakers bleed instead im EQing my setup trying to make it sound decent and i have the remasters. I end up sticking Funkadelic's Hendrix influenced Maggot Brain on(what Hendrix's music should've sounded like)

WildheartXXX said:

Go away and actually buy yourself a copy of MB, listen to it, and then come back and edit your message. MB is a great album, but unfortunately the quality is really bad. and they need to remaster that album more than any other on the planet.

Personally I've never really complained about the quality of Hendrix re-releases, and my hifi isn't 'that' good. I've always noticed the difference in quality compaired to say, Tommy or something from that era, but the quality never interfered with my interpretation of his guitar technique, and rather adds an earthy/live-like quality to the music...much like the intentions of Queens of the Stone Age with Rated R.

Revolution said:

One great aspect of Jimi's songs is how groundbreaking they were in the '60s. Experienced, Axis and Electric Ladyland were wonderful meshes of a musical genius, a fantastic drummer, a decent bassist and what were then cutting edge recording tricks.

Yes, some 4 decades later, the sonic shortcomings might be glaring, but that does nothing to diminish what he accomplished with less than a handful of completed albums in a short amount of time.

As for his singing, he knew he wasn't Ronnie Isley or Little Richard, but he had a way of TRYING that showed how much heart he had.

And, dang if he ain't croonin' on the title track of Electric Ladyland. Possibly his best singing on a studio track.

And, for the record, Prince has cut many a corner on the production side of his songs. I'm not even gonna talk about bad mixes, that errant computer-error ding in "Baby Knows" or his knack for singing off-key sometimes. I'll just allude to them...

blackboab said:

He probably did favor broom cupboards over actual studio rooms because he was smokin' that shit!

BlaqueKnight said:

Sdldawn said:

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Lack of musical taste would be one thing.

The realization that production methods were different 35 years ago.

The need to buy the re-mastered cd's.

The fact that loads of people (Prince included) rip Jimi off.

The fact that some people just will not give this brother credit.
[This message was edited Thu Jan 15 12:22:52 PST 2004 by laurarichardson]

All that needs to be said has been here. ( BlaqueKnight)

Ignorance, like a disease, just seems to be infecting the Org these days

Man i've come to the conclusion over time that there are a lot of criminally stupid people on the org. Ignorant beyond belief. Some things are just commonlly known like Jimi altered popular music and was one of a kind. Its funny some of the same know nothings tearing Hendrix down or the same one's tearing Prince down. This place becomes more dishertening as time goes on.

a lot of people seem to be getting the wrong end of the stick with this thread,
...
...i wasn't having a go at jimi's standing as a musicial genius, i was asking a question, why do his late sixties recordings sound inferior to others recorded around the same time?
...
...the poor sound quality of the recordings put me off listening to them in the same way as a poor bootleg copy of prince music would do nothing for me.
..
..thats all i was saying...

blackboab said:

Oh, okay, sorry for the misunderstanding.

namepeace said:

and I still dont see your point.. I have TONS of Jimi albums and half of them are remastered to perfect condition.. Even the Berkley live show is in just as good as quality as Small Club.. I mean just perfect sounding shows..

so hopefully u're actually purchasing his albums and not downloading them, because then I can see u running into that problem.

Sdldawn said:

I'm glad someone else feels this as well. And to claim that the current CD release of Maggot Brain is of better quality simply reeks of spastic.

I recognize Jimi's importance and popularity- but I don't have to like him...

I guess I must be ignorant.

mrdespues said:

this is by far your best post


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[This message was edited Fri Jan 16 5:14:41 PST 2004 by BlissedAgain]

Revolution said:

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idiot

Is that a masterpiece Blissed??? ...cause, I missed it.

Jimi's no singer...did he write his own songs? All Along
The Watchtower was a Dylan song...

You like what you want...don't try to convert others.

Idiot.

Revolution said:

Yes



My aren't we the fountain of knowledge.



Bliss isn't trying to convert otherwise. He's just stating the fact that Castles Made Of Sand is a great (jimi scribed) song, among others.


And you're a frigging fool not to admit it...



...or an idiot. Yes.

mrdespues said:[quote]

danielboon said:

yep !!! only got about a dozen true greats ! rest is f**kin crap !

ive took ur advice and f**ked off !

danielboon said:[quote]

mrdespues said:

Thats cool and hey, its ure opinion.. but it goes back to if people can "hear" jimi... most cant.. and most dont understand.

Sdldawn said:[quote]

danielboon said:

It's sad, the truth in this, means that most folks idea of 'good stuff' prevents them from noticing what REALLY set the MAJORITY of Jimi's work apart from the rest. From the rest of the guitar playing world that is. But anyway...

Not everybody can see the beautiful colors Jimi painted with. Nobody-- and I mean nobody--in the music world compares to Jimi. It's a shame this weird fascination some folks have with the guitar-- something he helped perpetuate-- has overshadowed his artistry.

BlissedAgain said:

thanks, it's good to know there are some other people around here whose TASTE extends beyond pristine production.

it's called having a heart, or a soul...too bad if you've lost yours, you dumbshits.

Good to see Hendrix still inspires passionate responses, eh?

MAN! Y'all are CRAZY in here! I am a big Hendrix fan, but at the time his albums were recorded, he was pushing the boundaries of what could be done in the studio so obviously, there are going to be some instances where sound quality will suffer beyond repair of even the capabilities of digital remastering. But that doens't make the albums any less valuable.
Hendrix changed the face of pop music. He WAS a genius. But that doesn't mean EVERYONE has to like him, so you guys who are browbeating people who don't need to chill the fuck out! That's the beauty of art, it's subjective. So don't act like someone just shit in your Wheaties because they say they dont' like Hendrix.

guitarslinger44 said:

Good call man!

this listening and hearing analogy is a lot o shit !!!

i love ...

prince
d bowie
stevie w
the clash
joni mitchell
bb king
j l hooker
sting
parliament
james brown

and hundreds of others covering almost every kind o music !

its got nothing 2 do with hearing/listening its just an opinion i dont really like jimi i like about a dozen tracks sorry !!!

ive f**ked off again !!!

Jimi is great, and you have a tin ear.

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Jimi...great guitarist!

but lacking...

pack da house, try to sing...won't b no one left

give me the TOTAL PACKAGE anyday!