Silenced Fred Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 http://video.teamcoco.com/video/conan.jsp?oid=248986&eref=sharethisUrl Just... just.. .watch. Does he have every single "lunchbox" amp ever made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Pointless having all those amps when he sounds like he's playing through a record player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Nice post Nat........Love that Tele tone.........And that Raw sound; so simple, pure, and rockin'......... [thumbup] ....... Dang, she can sing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 That was pretty good. But the same riff to much is boring, the song would be so much better if he switched up a little and he didn't sing. IMO. Mabye add a nice lil solo to it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I find the number of amps laughable. :lol: Just a singer and a guitar player, huh? Ha, that'll show Jack White and those Black Keys! IMO, the song was boring, the tone was cool (and achievable with fewer amps), and the singer would sound better with less gain. If I had to put it into a couple words, I'd say "Too Garage". Not enough gong on to justify the absence of a drummer and bass player. When the Black Keys or Jack White do this sort of thing, there's movement within the chords, there's changes, Jack's usually playing some sort of bass line against a melody or chord change. There's dynamics. This sounded like 3 minutes and 30 seconds of intro with no climax. But I have to admit, those amps are quite a spectacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hotel tries very hard to sound like that it's been a signature sound for years and as for VV well gotta love that voice even if it is a 2-3 pack a day smokers voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 O yeah. I'm not gonna say it's a great song, I just saw the wall of mini amps and went wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canon_mutant Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Ought to call this group . . . Microhead Scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I thought it was slammin'. Thanks for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Yep I think there great I like there sound and I love VV's voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I thought it was slammin'. Thanks for sharing :) Good for you ChanMan..........you rock !!!!!!!!! .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Count me as diggin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hotel tries very hard to sound like that it's been a signature sound for years and as for VV well gotta love that voice even if it is a 2-3 pack a day smokers voice. I'm not trying to talk you out of liking it, taste is taste, and I, for one, like some pretty questionable entertainment. But let's call this spade a spade. Hotel (Jamie Hince), was in British Punk bands until 2000. VV was in a British Punk group called Discount until 2000. The sounds of those bands were nothing like this, they were typical Punk tones. Now, Jack White puts together the White Stripes at least Three Years before that. Their first album was released in 1999, a year before the Kills was formed. Based on this evidence, I'd have to say that "The Kills" were RCA's answer to "The White Stripes", Warner Brothers hot new act. Nothing new in the topsy turvy world of Entertainment, one record company tries to copy the success of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I'm not trying to talk you out of liking it, taste is taste, and I, for one, like some pretty questionable entertainment. But let's call this spade a spade. Hotel (Jamie Hince), was in British Punk bands until 2000. VV was in a British Punk group called Discount until 2000. The sounds of those bands were nothing like this, they were typical Punk tones. Now, Jack White puts together the White Stripes at least Three Years before that. Their first album was released in 1999, a year before the Kills was formed. Based on this evidence, I'd have to say that "The Kills" were RCA's answer to "The White Stripes", Warner Brothers hot new act. Nothing new in the topsy turvy world of Entertainment, one record company tries to copy the success of the other. Don't disagree at all but it works there still turning out albums and there sound is recognizable and still fun and I still think VV is hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldkeen4 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Count me as diggin. I liked it a lot. I had to bookmark that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I'm not trying to talk you out of liking it, taste is taste, and I, for one, like some pretty questionable entertainment. But let's call this spade a spade. Hotel (Jamie Hince), was in British Punk bands until 2000. VV was in a British Punk group called Discount until 2000. The sounds of those bands were nothing like this, they were typical Punk tones. Now, Jack White puts together the White Stripes at least Three Years before that. Their first album was released in 1999, a year before the Kills was formed. Based on this evidence, I'd have to say that "The Kills" were RCA's answer to "The White Stripes", Warner Brothers hot new act. Nothing new in the topsy turvy world of Entertainment, one record company tries to copy the success of the other. That sounds true, but, the truth is that the white stripes did anything new? I thought it was more of a revival. Nothing wrong with copying something great, either. We should all do as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I dug that very much, and I'll bet it sounded even better in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 That sounds true, but, the truth is that the white stripes did anything new? I thought it was more of a revival. Nothing wrong with copying something great, either. We should all do as such. IMO the White Stripes definately did something new. Why do you think everyone tried to copy them haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Don't disagree at all but it works there still turning out albums and there sound is recognizable and still fun and I still think VV is hot. I'll be the first to say, if it works and the audience digs it, Do It! That sounds true, but, the truth is that the white stripes did anything new? I thought it was more of a revival. Nothing wrong with copying something great, either. We should all do as such. Perhaps what The White Stripes did wasn't "Completely Original", since he borrows heavily from Lightening Hopkins and has his musical root deeply embedded in Delta, Mississippi, and Piedmont Blues. However, there was nothing like The White Stripes when they took to the scene. Think about it, in 1997 they were surrounded by the likes of Alice in Chains, Sound Garden, Spin Doctors, Eminiem, the Nirvana Wanna-be craze was in full swing. Jack White took a big chance and did what he felt and what he loved in an environment that was very hostile to anyone that mixed Blues and Rock. And lets be honest, Jack White mixed Blues and Rock in a very new way. IMO the White Stripes definately did something new. Why do you think everyone tried to copy them haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 IMO the White Stripes definately did something new. Why do you think everyone tried to copy them haha Anyone who says the White Stripes didn't do anything new is full of **** and didn't listen to them at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 That was my first thought as well. Anyone who thinks the White Stripes weren't original probably hasn't listened to much of their music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yeah, I didn't want to put that fine of a point on it, but "Yeah". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yeah, I didn't want to put that fine of a point on it, but "Yeah". its the internet, im tired of dancing around worrying that i might offend someone then take 10 posts to get to what I really meant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 The white stripes did try stuff and do new things but was any of it really ground breaking and monumental...nothing stands out in my mind so I am going to have to say no, not to mention that the sound of Jack Whites 23942904580345 other bands is almost the same. ~shrug~ I really enjoyed the way that girl sung that song, I am a fan of the gruff voice, especially since at the end you can hear her say "Thanks" or something and its a clear sweet voice, that aside I did NOT like the guy singing over top that didn't tickle my fancy, and as previously mentioned the lack of any real in depth riffs or use of scales in the guitar playing made it a little repetitive, by no means am I saying you need to go in depth but to me this song was lacking some emotion. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 The white stripes did try stuff and do new things but was any of it really ground breaking and monumental...nothing stands out in my mind so I am going to have to say no, not to mention that the sound of Jack Whites 23942904580345 other bands is almost the same. ~shrug~ Monumental? Only time will tell. Ground Breaking? Apparently, since there are imitators. Doesn't have to stand out in my mind in order to be Ground Breaking, just has to explore new territory that catches on. Doesn't have to be "Completely Revolutionary" to "Ground Breaking". Look at SRV, from a strict viewpoint, he was another Texas Blues Player. The impact he had on a generation of Guitarists and Blues enthusiasts is monumental, and his unique approach to Blues and Rock was Ground Breaking. If Jack White's impact is felt for generations, it could be Monumental. Ya know, I'm not a huge Jack White fan. I appreciate him more than like his music. Which is probably why I don't care for The Kills, there's less to appreciate about them. Besides, I'm a Cover Artist who writes stuff that sounds like Rick Derringer! I'm not putting down us imitators, Just pointing us out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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