Tuesday, September 28, 2010

I don't know how to use this thang.

So here we have it: the music blog. This is a basic basic basic basic beginning, because I really have no idea how to set this up. But here it is. And I suppose I'll start it off with a song:

click here for the song fools

My fascination with hip-hop developed over the summer, partly due to Matthew Warren and partly due to sputnikmusic.com (go there and immerse yourself). Couple of things to listen for on this song: the simply superb lyricism, especially the fact that must of it rhymes or alliterates. The second verse highlights these aspects the best. Also notice how the emcee in the third verse (after the harmonica) keeps the same beat but simply adds more syllables within the constraint of the beat.

Finally, if anyone knows how to make it so any of you can post on the blog tell me, b/c I have no clue.

3 comments:

  1. The only line I can make out is "promiscuous Abigail's in his palace," haha

    I'll be upfront and say that I'm not a big hip-hop guy and haven't had much experience with it, but there's something I find interesting about this song.

    I like how the clapping beat in the background stays simple, allowing for the rhythm of the vocals to stand out/take precedence. I often think that a lot of hip-hop songs (mostly of the popular variety) tend to rely too heavily on some huge overshadowing beat - so much so that the vocals don't seem to matter.

    This song showcases the art of rapping.

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  2. Yeah Dave, I realized this summer how hip-hop just may be the most lyric-focused music we have in Western culture. Too bad it's ruined by the mainstream crap that gets played on the radio, and you have to sift through a lot of crap to get good stuff. I love that second verse. Sucks that I can't find the lyrics anywhere. I have a physical copy of this CD and there's no booklet :(

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  3. Dave, nobody is posting still. I don't think they care about music. Or us.

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