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pontoon · 07-23-2002, 03:14 PM

Boy...that 'rap' thread sure got me going!

Now I've got a bone to pick with all the 'Classic Rock' artists I grew up with!

The Who
The Beatles
Hendrix
Bob Seger
The Doors
and there's LOTS more!!!

What do they ALL have in common? Be it the original songs, or a version 'covered' by someone else...they've all SOLD THEIR SONGS TO COMMERCIALS!

Seems like every time a commercial break graces my TV, I hear a classic tune selling something!

Things SURE have changed since the 60's and 70's...when 'artistic integrity' actually meant something!

The only one I have ANY respect for is John Mellencamp...who SWEARS he will never sell his songs for commercial purposes!

But Hendrix! Probably spinning in his grave!

C'mon boomers...waddya think?

pontoon

Hollow · 07-23-2002, 03:33 PM

um....what was the point of that

pontoon · 07-23-2002, 03:52 PM

It's called a 'thread'!

I'm soliciting opinions from baby boomers on the subject of selling music for commercials! Isn't that what this site is for? It certainly has more content than SOME of the posts I've seen around here...like "Here's a picture of my room"! Pah-lease! I thought that thread was a bit silly...but you didn't see me going in there and making comments like yours!

If you have no opinions on the subject...then why bother answering this 'thread'?

Isn't this the 'chit chat' section? Or because I'm not a 'giddy school-girl', I can't solicit opinions on things?

<< I'm MAD at the artists I grew up listening to! >>

NOW I'm mad at you too!

pontoon

vienna waits · 07-23-2002, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by pontoon
It certainly has more content than SOME of the posts I've seen around here...like "Here's a picture of my room"! Pah-lease! I thought that thread was a bit silly...but you didn't see me going in there and making comments like yours!

I happen to like that post.

Ewan's My Man · 07-23-2002, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by tootieismyfav

I happen to like that post.

Jinny Girl · 07-23-2002, 04:08 PM

Well this point was really kinda pointless. They get paid for doing commercials. Thats all they really care about probably. Besides, is being on a commercial really that degrading?

Plata · 07-23-2002, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pontoon
Boy...that 'rap' thread sure got me going!

Now I've got a bone to pick with all the 'Classic Rock' artists I grew up with!

The Who
The Beatles
Hendrix
Bob Seger
The Doors
and there's LOTS more!!!

What do they ALL have in common? Be it the original songs, or a version 'covered' by someone else...they've all SOLD THEIR SONGS TO COMMERCIALS!

Seems like every time a commercial break graces my TV, I hear a classic tune selling something!

Things SURE have changed since the 60's and 70's...when 'artistic integrity' actually meant something!

The only one I have ANY respect for is John Mellencamp...who SWEARS he will never sell his songs for commercial purposes!

But Hendrix! Probably spinning in his grave!

C'mon boomers...waddya think?

pontoon

Well, it would have been the artists' choice to sell their songs to be used for commercials and to probably allow other artists to sing their songs. One song by Smash Mouth "Believer" is a good remake of the song by the Monkees. Although, I think the song "Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones is better than the "Satisfaction" song done by Britney Spears. I don't mind the "Satisfaction" song sung by Justine Bateman for the Satisfaction film, though. Another song that was resung was "I Wanna Love You Forever" that was originally sung by Celine Dion and resung by Jessica Simpson. I think Celine did a better job singing that song than Jessica did.

pontoon · 07-23-2002, 04:29 PM

And I guess a lot of you 'yougsters' wouldn't understand about 'art' and using that 'art' to make as MUCH money off it as you can!

By selling songs to commercials (IMO) cheapens the art of songwriting to the point of mediocrity!

Integrity meant something years ago. But I guess if you can write a hit song, and 2 weeks later it's selling hot dogs...you could care less!

But the point of my anger is the fact that this thread was treated like a moronic statement from someone who doesnt have a million posts, that can't voice an opinion on your 'precious' board!

And my opinion of that 'other thread' only surfaced to make a 'point'! I did't mean to offend anyone by THAT statement...opinions are like, well you know!

pontoon

Hollow · 07-23-2002, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pontoon
It's called a 'thread'!

I'm soliciting opinions from baby boomers on the subject of selling music for commercials! Isn't that what this site is for? It certainly has more content than SOME of the posts I've seen around here...like "Here's a picture of my room"! Pah-lease! I thought that thread was a bit silly...but you didn't see me going in there and making comments like yours!

If you have no opinions on the subject...then why bother answering this 'thread'?

Isn't this the 'chit chat' section? Or because I'm not a 'giddy school-girl', I can't solicit opinions on things?

<< I'm MAD at the artists I grew up listening to! >>

NOW I'm mad at you too!

pontoon

Holy flip, i asked a question. You dont hafta blow up.

pontoon · 07-23-2002, 04:41 PM

You did not JUST ask me a question!

You questioned the point of my thread!

Now I'VE seen threads that I really didn't get the point of...but you don't see ME answering with that kinda attitude!

No opinions on the subject? Then ya coulda just moved on...instead of that remark!

pontoon

Jinny Girl · 07-23-2002, 04:46 PM

Well since your so much older and know everything, you must know that MOST NOT ALL people out there are looking to make money. I mean how many times have you heard "I wanna be rich and famouse!" MAYBE they are HONEST people WHO really DO care about the ARTISTIC side of WRITING their own music, but how do YOU know!? HAVE YOU EVER ****ING MET THEM!? Have you ever asked them why they did it??? No, so why worry about it. If the musics good, listen.

Hollow · 07-23-2002, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pontoon
You did not JUST ask me a question!

You questioned the point of my thread!

Now I'VE seen threads that I really didn't get the point of...but you don't see ME answering with that kinda attitude!

No opinions on the subject? Then ya coulda just moved on...instead of that remark!

pontoon

ok.....i asked what the point of the message was its not like i insulted ne1!!!!!!

Jinny Girl · 07-23-2002, 05:27 PM

dude poontoghnrejghbre whatever are you on any medication? If not, you should be.

pontoon · 07-23-2002, 05:28 PM

...I'll just start answering threads with "um....what was the point of that", and see how many friends I make!

<< Well since your so much older and know everything, you must know that MOST NOT ALL people out there are looking to make money. I mean how many times have you heard "I wanna be rich and famouse!" MAYBE they are HONEST people WHO really DO care about the ARTISTIC side of WRITING their own music, but how do YOU know!? HAVE YOU EVER ****ING MET THEM!? Have you ever asked them why they did it??? No, so why worry about it. If the musics good, listen. >>

Yeah...I HAVE ****ing met some of them! And if you're shallow enough to make a great song, only to let some corporation have it to sell things, I feel sorry for you!! That's NOT art...it's called 'selling out' to make a buck! You might as well be writing jingles for Burger King! Now THAT'S art!

pontoon

pontoon · 07-23-2002, 05:31 PM

Oh THAT'S nice! Are you trying to bait me into a flame war?

pontoon

07-23-2002, 03:14 PM	#1
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	I'm MAD at the artists I grew up listening to! Boy...that 'rap' thread sure got me going! Now I've got a bone to pick with all the 'Classic Rock' artists I grew up with! The Who The Beatles Hendrix Bob Seger The Doors and there's LOTS more!!! What do they ALL have in common? Be it the original songs, or a version 'covered' by someone else...they've all SOLD THEIR SONGS TO COMMERCIALS! Seems like every time a commercial break graces my TV, I hear a classic tune selling something! Things SURE have changed since the 60's and 70's...when 'artistic integrity' actually meant something! The only one I have ANY respect for is John Mellencamp...who SWEARS he will never sell his songs for commercial purposes! But Hendrix! Probably spinning in his grave! C'mon boomers...waddya think? pontoon

07-23-2002, 03:52 PM	#3
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	<< um....what was the point of that >> It's called a 'thread'! I'm soliciting opinions from baby boomers on the subject of selling music for commercials! Isn't that what this site is for? It certainly has more content than SOME of the posts I've seen around here...like "Here's a picture of my room"! Pah-lease! I thought that thread was a bit silly...but you didn't see me going in there and making comments like yours! If you have no opinions on the subject...then why bother answering this 'thread'? Isn't this the 'chit chat' section? Or because I'm not a 'giddy school-girl', I can't solicit opinions on things? << I'm MAD at the artists I grew up listening to! >> NOW I'm mad at you too! pontoon
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07-23-2002, 04:08 PM	#6
Jinny Girl Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2001 Location: ...I'm not sure (looks around) WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!!?!??!? Posts: 2,726	Well this point was really kinda pointless. They get paid for doing commercials. Thats all they really care about probably. Besides, is being on a commercial really that degrading?
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07-23-2002, 04:29 PM	#8
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	That's NOT the point! And I guess a lot of you 'yougsters' wouldn't understand about 'art' and using that 'art' to make as MUCH money off it as you can! By selling songs to commercials (IMO) cheapens the art of songwriting to the point of mediocrity! Integrity meant something years ago. But I guess if you can write a hit song, and 2 weeks later it's selling hot dogs...you could care less! But the point of my anger is the fact that this thread was treated like a moronic statement from someone who doesnt have a million posts, that can't voice an opinion on your 'precious' board! And my opinion of that 'other thread' only surfaced to make a 'point'! I did't mean to offend anyone by THAT statement...opinions are like, well you know! pontoon

07-23-2002, 04:41 PM	#10
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	NO!!!!! You did not JUST ask me a question! You questioned the point of my thread! Now I'VE seen threads that I really didn't get the point of...but you don't see ME answering with that kinda attitude! No opinions on the subject? Then ya coulda just moved on...instead of that remark! pontoon

07-23-2002, 03:33 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	um....what was the point of that

07-23-2002, 04:46 PM	#11
Jinny Girl Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2001 Location: ...I'm not sure (looks around) WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!!?!??!? Posts: 2,726	Well since your so much older and know everything, you must know that MOST NOT ALL people out there are looking to make money. I mean how many times have you heard "I wanna be rich and famouse!" MAYBE they are HONEST people WHO really DO care about the ARTISTIC side of WRITING their own music, but how do YOU know!? HAVE YOU EVER ****ING MET THEM!? Have you ever asked them why they did it??? No, so why worry about it. If the musics good, listen.

07-23-2002, 05:27 PM	#13
Jinny Girl Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2001 Location: ...I'm not sure (looks around) WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE!!?!??!? Posts: 2,726	dude poontoghnrejghbre whatever are you on any medication? If not, you should be.

07-23-2002, 05:28 PM	#14
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	OK... ...I'll just start answering threads with "um....what was the point of that", and see how many friends I make! << Well since your so much older and know everything, you must know that MOST NOT ALL people out there are looking to make money. I mean how many times have you heard "I wanna be rich and famouse!" MAYBE they are HONEST people WHO really DO care about the ARTISTIC side of WRITING their own music, but how do YOU know!? HAVE YOU EVER **ING MET THEM!? Have you ever asked them why they did it??? No, so why worry about it. If the musics good, listen. >> Yeah...I HAVE **ing met some of them! And if you're shallow enough to make a great song, only to let some corporation have it to sell things, I feel sorry for you!! That's NOT art...it's called 'selling out' to make a buck! You might as well be writing jingles for Burger King! Now THAT'S art! pontoon
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07-23-2002, 05:31 PM	#15
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	<<are you on any medication? If not, you should be.>> Oh THAT'S nice! Are you trying to bait me into a flame war? pontoon