Hi and I love the 80's

kullika · 01-01-2012, 10:39 AM

Hi there !
I didn't know where to introduce myself so I thought I'd do it there/
My name's Lucie and I've been listening to music for quite a long time but I can't seem to get away from the 80's. It's like sometimes I lend an ear to new things, but it sounds to me like everybody's is kinda picking inspiration in the 80's and just make things sound different. Am I right? I don't feel very comfortable saying this because I don't play any instrument and I did not study harmony or that kind of things so I need someone to tell me were the 80's kind of pioneers years or is my perception wrong ?

MusicMan · 01-02-2012, 02:10 AM

Welcome to KMA!

I agree that there are many bands right now that are trying to infuse a lot of 80's sounds into their music. Some bands do it in a subtle way, others straight up copy entire themes and melodies. Some bands are just not creative enough to write original material, so they steal material from the past to make a quick buck. The good news is that most of these bands do not enjoy long-term popularity.

Dynamic Threads · 01-09-2012, 04:13 AM

I've been on a George Michael/Wham! kick for the past...year or so. 80's music is definitely under appreciated.

MusicMan · 01-09-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic Threads

I've been on a George Michael/Wham! kick for the past...year or so. 80's music is definitely under appreciated.

Never liked Wham, but George Michael is about as good as it gets when it comes to male vocalists. I'd never admit to liking George Michael in the presence of my male friends though, that would be like rolling into work bumpin some Madonna or something. So he remains one of those "guilty pleasure" artists that I don't talk about. I guess it could be worse, I could be a secret Cher fan or Justin Bieber or someone like that. But yeah, I'll keep George Michael a secret for now.

meanceprimeaux · 01-09-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kullika

Hi there !
I didn't know where to introduce myself so I thought I'd do it there/
My name's Lucie and I've been listening to music for quite a long time but I can't seem to get away from the 80's. It's like sometimes I lend an ear to new things, but it sounds to me like everybody's is kinda picking inspiration in the 80's and just make things sound different. Am I right? I don't feel very comfortable saying this because I don't play any instrument and I did not study harmony or that kind of things so I need someone to tell me were the 80's kind of pioneers years or is my perception wrong ?

Firstly, welcome!

Secondly, Yes, I think you are right. The 80s had many pioneers. Specifically of synthesized music. Synthesizers were really starting to grow, technologically speaking. There were so many new things you could do with them, and bands used them to a great degree. Some of the innovations were terrible, and many got off on a tangent of thinking "we don't need to learn how to play anything but this one instrument". Most of them sucked pretty bad. There were some actual musicians, however, that were able to really use this new technology and push music to new boundaries. Vince Clark and Brian Eno are two of the best, but I think your perception is absolutely correct, and as MM pointed out there is definitely a resurgence of 80's influenced styles in today's pop music world. I'd say you have a good ear.

meanceprimeaux · 01-09-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan

Never liked Wham, but George Michael is about as good as it gets when it comes to male vocalists. I'd never admit to liking George Michael in the presence of my male friends though, that would be like rolling into work bumpin some Madonna or something. So he remains one of those "guilty pleasure" artists that I don't talk about. I guess it could be worse, I could be a secret Cher fan or Justin Bieber or someone like that. But yeah, I'll keep George Michael a secret for now.

George Michael is great!
I don't know who that other guy was, but even WHAM had some pretty fantastic songs, in my opinion.

Dynamic Threads · 01-10-2012, 11:31 PM

I'm "out of the closet" about being a George Michael fan and yes, I do get shit for it form my guy friends. So I just put on Amazing and tell them not to smile. They usually first: Let out an awkward and uncomfortable laugh, then: sit there with a shit ass grin the entire song. Haha.

01-02-2012, 02:10 AM	#2
MusicMan "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 8,211 Thanks: 586 Thanked 555 Times in 476 Posts Rep Power: 500	Welcome to KMA! I agree that there are many bands right now that are trying to infuse a lot of 80's sounds into their music. Some bands do it in a subtle way, others straight up copy entire themes and melodies. Some bands are just not creative enough to write original material, so they steal material from the past to make a quick buck. The good news is that most of these bands do not enjoy long-term popularity. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

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Dynamic Threads Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Western New York Posts: 263 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 28 Posts Rep Power: 37	I've been on a George Michael/Wham! kick for the past...year or so. 80's music is definitely under appreciated. __________________ Dynamic Threads On SoundCloud Dynamic Threads music on Last FM; Free MP3s Y'all Dynamic Threads on Myspace

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Dynamic Threads Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Western New York Posts: 263 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 28 Posts Rep Power: 37	I'm "out of the closet" about being a George Michael fan and yes, I do get shit for it form my guy friends. So I just put on Amazing and tell them not to smile. They usually first: Let out an awkward and uncomfortable laugh, then: sit there with a shit ass grin the entire song. Haha. __________________ Dynamic Threads On SoundCloud Dynamic Threads music on Last FM; Free MP3s Y'all Dynamic Threads on Myspace

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kullika Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 5	Hi there ! I didn't know where to introduce myself so I thought I'd do it there/ My name's Lucie and I've been listening to music for quite a long time but I can't seem to get away from the 80's. It's like sometimes I lend an ear to new things, but it sounds to me like everybody's is kinda picking inspiration in the 80's and just make things sound different. Am I right? I don't feel very comfortable saying this because I don't play any instrument and I did not study harmony or that kind of things so I need someone to tell me were the 80's kind of pioneers years or is my perception wrong ?

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