Avenged Sevenfold + The Academy Is...
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roninriot
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ok you know what?
I just figured that, regardless of whether you like a band or not (everybody has their own opinion), it'd be cool for SOFTies to have an opportunity to learn/debate with musicians of international fame (whether warranted or not, that's debtable) and for Singaporean musicians to hear it from the horse's mouth the answers to their burning questions. I don't exactly love all these bands that I'm sometimes 'forced' to interview too, but I take it that they must have done -something right- to get that recognition. The fact that people halfway across the world love 'em or hate 'em does say something doesn't it? And I thought SOFTies would be keen to get answers to some genuine questions and grow as artistes and musicians themselves, or if not, learn not to make the same mistakes.
Instead this whole thing is turning into an Anti-A7X thread all over again, which kinda sums up some of the general nastiness that SOFT sometimes generates when people feel strongly about something. There's hardly any constructive criticism, much less cleverly phrased insults.
I mean, seriously, this is so cliched, but why is there so much hatred in such a simple thing? It's not like they stabbed your dog or pooped on your lawn during one of their solos. If you don't like the band, then don't. There's no need to make Singaporeans look so spiteful in the process (SOFT is visited by people from other countries too.). And if you really don't like a band, at least pose a reasonable and intellectual argument that will reduce them to shreds, quivering in the corner looking for an escape route or an answer to cover up their poseurism.
sigh. It's SOFT all over again.
I just figured that, regardless of whether you like a band or not (everybody has their own opinion), it'd be cool for SOFTies to have an opportunity to learn/debate with musicians of international fame (whether warranted or not, that's debtable) and for Singaporean musicians to hear it from the horse's mouth the answers to their burning questions. I don't exactly love all these bands that I'm sometimes 'forced' to interview too, but I take it that they must have done -something right- to get that recognition. The fact that people halfway across the world love 'em or hate 'em does say something doesn't it? And I thought SOFTies would be keen to get answers to some genuine questions and grow as artistes and musicians themselves, or if not, learn not to make the same mistakes.
Instead this whole thing is turning into an Anti-A7X thread all over again, which kinda sums up some of the general nastiness that SOFT sometimes generates when people feel strongly about something. There's hardly any constructive criticism, much less cleverly phrased insults.
I mean, seriously, this is so cliched, but why is there so much hatred in such a simple thing? It's not like they stabbed your dog or pooped on your lawn during one of their solos. If you don't like the band, then don't. There's no need to make Singaporeans look so spiteful in the process (SOFT is visited by people from other countries too.). And if you really don't like a band, at least pose a reasonable and intellectual argument that will reduce them to shreds, quivering in the corner looking for an escape route or an answer to cover up their poseurism.
sigh. It's SOFT all over again.
jeepers
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you didnt sound rude at all. being frank and expressing what you feel is good actually! and what you said is true..
we all get the occasional nastiness at times as well, i get it more often than others though! my previous posts in this thread are testament to that! heh
i really wanna know what/who their influences are..
we all get the occasional nastiness at times as well, i get it more often than others though! my previous posts in this thread are testament to that! heh
i really wanna know what/who their influences are..
gutturalpiss
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roninriot: On the contrary, i think these"hate" questions (actually they are direct questions, just like what you see on HardTalk BBC, nothing to fear, the government won't chase you) warrant enough credibility to be thrown at them. Bands get asked extreme questions all the time. Why not be genuine? Why keep things in the dark? I mean, what's good about an interview if interesting things don't come up? Don't make it a boyband talk like asking really generic questions. You can talk about their history, influences, personal lives, yeah, but don't just stick to those.
And btw, they never sold out. They never had any intention of being "underground" as many call it. No fan is saying they sold out either. You sell out only when you cater to a specific crowd, and all of a sudden go worldwide commercial. Rephrase your questions if you are going to ask them. Here's another, and probably suits your situation more and replaces all those so-called hate questions:
"Metal devotees believe that you, an outsider, have tarnished the image of their culture. What's your take on that?"
And btw, they never sold out. They never had any intention of being "underground" as many call it. No fan is saying they sold out either. You sell out only when you cater to a specific crowd, and all of a sudden go worldwide commercial. Rephrase your questions if you are going to ask them. Here's another, and probably suits your situation more and replaces all those so-called hate questions:
"Metal devotees believe that you, an outsider, have tarnished the image of their culture. What's your take on that?"
roninriot
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I think 'direct' questions are fine. They get to the root of the evil anyway haha 
But I do believe these questions need to put forth with a little more thought to them in order to get the answers you want, if not it's just like a lot of primary school children ranting at a playground, with people throwing sand at each other's faces and pointing fingers.
But still it's quite funny to read anyway heh
But I do believe these questions need to put forth with a little more thought to them in order to get the answers you want, if not it's just like a lot of primary school children ranting at a playground, with people throwing sand at each other's faces and pointing fingers.
But still it's quite funny to read anyway heh
roninriot
Banned
LOL! The Academy Is...?
you can check them out at www.myspace.com/theacademyis
Actually they don't sound half bad They're on Fueled By Ramen but they're not part of the slew of emo bands from that label
Sounds a bit like a tamer 'The Darkness', a little bit
you can check them out at www.myspace.com/theacademyis
Actually they don't sound half bad
They're on Fueled By Ramen but they're not part of the slew of emo bands from that labelSounds a bit like a tamer 'The Darkness', a little bit
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