Baines' Music Blog

[McBain]

I'm going to wait for Arteta's Movie Blog.

Or Cahill's Art Gallery Blog.

Just done a good blog myself actually. Chilli beef last night you see.

 

[chicoazul]

Just like Pienaar took the creative reigns when Arteta was out, you've took over from Ghost in getting a titty lip over the littlest of things.

Chill out dog, if you read the rest of my sentence you'll notice that I applauded the feature for being put up on the site and fully supported the hotness of Leighton Baines.

You turned your nose up at Arctic Monkeys* lad, I'm now doubting you have any musical appreciation whatsoever.



* first album like.

 

[johnnydawg68]

Some terrible music snobbery on here lately. It's like a competition to find out who likes the least known band. If you like anyone that other people have heard of, then you don't know anything about music.

Like footie, it's a matter of opinion, but music also involves preference and taste, so if someone likes the Arctic Monkeys, it's their choice, and just because you don't rate a band it doesn't mean they're not good.

I'm scared to say I like Floyd now. What's going on?

Lao, it's all explained here: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/30/40-indie-music/

If you want to understand white people, you need to understand indie music. As mentioned before, white people hate anything that’s “mainstream” and are desperate to find things that are more genuine, unique, and reflective of their experiences.

Fortunately, they have independent music.

A white person’s iPod (formerly CD collection) is not merely an assemblage of music that they enjoy. It is what defines them as a person. They are always on the look out for the latest hot band that no one has heard of so that one day, they can hit it just right and be into a band BEFORE they are featured in an Apple commercial. To a white person, being a fan of a band before they get popular is one of the most important things they can do with their life. They can hold it over their friends forever!

Indie music also produces a lot of concerts, for which white people can attend and meet other white people. It’s especially useful, since they are attending the same concert, they both like the artist and can easily strike up a conversation that will flow from band at the show->other bands they like->where they went to/go to school->where to get the best vegan food in town->agreement to meet at said restaurant for awkward date.

It is worth noting that white people are expected to stay current with music and go to concerts well into their 40s. Unlike at dance or hip hop clubs, there are few stigmas attached to being the “old guy at the club.”

But BE WARNED, talking about Indie Music with white people is perhaps the most dangerous subject you touch upon. One false move and you will lose their respect and admiration forever. Here are some general rules

Bands that have had their songs in an Apple ad are still marginally acceptable
Bands that have had their songs in ads for other companies are not acceptable
If you mention a band you like and the other person has heard of them, you lose. They own you. It is essential that you like the most obscure music possible.
Remember, popular artists can turn unpopular in a heartbeat (Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, The Strokes), so you would be best to stick to the following statements: “I love the Arcade Fire,” “I still think the Montreal scene is the best in the world,” “I would die without Stereogum or Fluxblog“* and “Joanna Newsom is maybe the most original artist today.”

*-do not substitute Stereogum for Pitchfork, as this is one of those things that used to be cool, but is now not cool.

 

[Elong]

Lao, it's all explained here: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/30/40-indie-music/

If you want to understand white people, you need to understand indie music. As mentioned before, white people hate anything that’s “mainstream” and are desperate to find things that are more genuine, unique, and reflective of their experiences.

Fortunately, they have independent music.

A white person’s iPod (formerly CD collection) is not merely an assemblage of music that they enjoy. It is what defines them as a person. They are always on the look out for the latest hot band that no one has heard of so that one day, they can hit it just right and be into a band BEFORE they are featured in an Apple commercial. To a white person, being a fan of a band before they get popular is one of the most important things they can do with their life. They can hold it over their friends forever!

Indie music also produces a lot of concerts, for which white people can attend and meet other white people. It’s especially useful, since they are attending the same concert, they both like the artist and can easily strike up a conversation that will flow from band at the show->other bands they like->where they went to/go to school->where to get the best vegan food in town->agreement to meet at said restaurant for awkward date.

It is worth noting that white people are expected to stay current with music and go to concerts well into their 40s. Unlike at dance or hip hop clubs, there are few stigmas attached to being the “old guy at the club.”

But BE WARNED, talking about Indie Music with white people is perhaps the most dangerous subject you touch upon. One false move and you will lose their respect and admiration forever. Here are some general rules

Bands that have had their songs in an Apple ad are still marginally acceptable
Bands that have had their songs in ads for other companies are not acceptable
If you mention a band you like and the other person has heard of them, you lose. They own you. It is essential that you like the most obscure music possible.
Remember, popular artists can turn unpopular in a heartbeat (Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, The Strokes), so you would be best to stick to the following statements: “I love the Arcade Fire,” “I still think the Montreal scene is the best in the world,” “I would die without Stereogum or Fluxblog“* and “Joanna Newsom is maybe the most original artist today.”

*-do not substitute Stereogum for Pitchfork, as this is one of those things that used to be cool, but is now not cool.

That's a hell of a put down indie white people article there mate.

 

[johnnydawg68]

That's a hell of a put down indie white people article there mate.

This site is hilarious. The funny thing is when I read it, most of the time I'm laughing at myself!

 

[Elong]

This site is hilarious. The funny thing is when I read it, most of the time I'm laughing at myself!

Having a look through some of it now. It's quite spot in places isn't it!

 

[spikeman]

Floyd, lad.

Lad? Floyd.

This bloke knew his stuff. Fabulous sauteed mushrooms in a red wine sauce with a chervil fricassante. Loved Floyd so much he named his restaurant after them lad.

Floyd, Lao.

Wish you were here, chicolid.

That drink I've give you would be leaving you comfortably numb by now lad.

Do I still owe you money for that?

Hey You two, Keep Talking, you musical Sheep.

It's Time for bed for you. I'm going to Have a Cigar.

Don't Leave Me Now! Keep Talking. What I said -- I Take It Back.

I had High Hopes for this thread. What Shall We Do Now?

We're definitely on (The) Thin Ice. In fact, it's about Time... we should just Stop. This thread's gone to the Dogs.

I agree, you can sometimes Meddle too much with things, the threads gone to The Wall, so let's Breathe, until chico comes along with a post that will Eclipse us all, and we end up with Brain Damage.

Goodnight!

Im Lost for Words. Not One Slip up!! Now, Shine On You Crazy Diamonds.

 

[Alio]

As good as any place to post this...

Miles Kane - Baines gets a mention

Lostprophets - Everton fan

 

[theboywho]

New blog up,
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/keep-your-comments-coming

Bainesy gave us a shout out too! Chuffed to bits!
www.myspace.com/johnnyrebsound

 

[BlackToffee]

I really like the fact that he's done the blog and that's banned football. He got an honourable mention in the London Evening Standard no less because his blog is not about R&B. Can't say I'll ever venture into any of these groups as this is not my type of music.

The Johnnydawg post is very good. I can see it being written from a Black perspective (me, listen to Rihanna?) so its growing on me as a post. Sorry can't contribute more. Really not into and never will be into indie music.

 

[Summerskin]

His taste is too Jacaranda for me, as is his haircut.

Defo fair play though, he knows his stuff and is enthusiastic as 'ought about it all, it's very different.

Well in beansy.