Sex & Shenanigans

[vagrantx]

It's interesting how many songs he has written. It's outrageous really. Like, how does one person write this many songs that are hits?

He has deviced a formula, which he won't share with anyone. Basically he has deconstructed popmusic into a math problem, which needs to be solved. Whenever he writes a song, it's as formulaeic as a song can possibly be.

Even though his music, and pop in general, has evolved during his 3+ decades of writing hits, one thing they all have in common is that it's all incredibly easy to digest, with short catchy hooks.

He has weaponized the ear-worm.

 

[BrendaBear]

You don’t drink, don’t smoke, what do you do?

Are you quoting Adolfo Celi as Largo??

 

[morelikeasong]

Where @Bry1313 goes, I follow
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I’m a lucky girl.
Who are your other friends?
This will be fun.

 

[Bry1313]

Are you quoting Adolfo Celi as Largo??

No, quoting this, an all time classic

 

[BrendaBear]

No, quoting this, an all time classic

Oh. My bad. I have never heard this “all time classic” before.

 

[UnquietDreams]

Are you quoting Adolfo Celi as Largo??

Oh, Brenda, Brenda, Brenda...

I though you would know that one.

 

[Bry1313]

He has deviced a formula, which he won't share with anyone. Basically he has deconstructed popmusic into a math problem, which needs to be solved. Whenever he writes a song, it's as formulaeic as a song can possibly be.

Even though his music, and pop in general, has evolved during his 3+ decades of writing hits, one thing they all have in common is that it's all incredibly easy to digest, with short catchy hooks.

He has weaponized the ear-worm.

In many cases, just write a song based on Pachelbel’s Canon

 

[BrendaBear]

Oh, Brenda, Brenda, Brenda...

I though you would know that one.

So no credit for recognizing a line from the movie “Thunderball”?

Fine.

 

[UnquietDreams]

In many cases, just write a song based on Pachelbel’s Canon

Oh, he hates Cannon in D because of the cello part?

That's cute.

I played snare on Ravel's Boléro...

 

[Bry1313]

Oh, he hates Cannon in D because of the cello part?

That's cute.

I played snare on Ravel's Boléro...

Have you ever heard, I think it was the Radiolab where they discussed how Ravel had some degenerative mental disorder that led to him writing that? (Goes looking)

(Update)

Found it……also I love Bolero


https://radiolab.org/podcast/unraveling-bolero

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

I’m a lucky girl.
Who are your other friends?
This will be fun.

That’s just Francois and Ramon. They wanted to tag along. @Bry1313 he’s always picking up strays. It’s very cute.
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[Bry1313]

That’s just Francois and Ramon. They wanted to tag along. @Bry1313 he’s always picking up strays. It’s very cute.
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Im welcoming

 

[BrendaBear]

……also I love Bolero

I prefer Beck's Bolero (as in, Jeff Beck)

*runs away giggling*

 

[vagrantx]

In many cases, just write a song based on Pachelbel’s Canon

Shit like this is the number one reason I never took a single class of musical theory.
Knowing what goes on behind the scenes is like pushing back the curtain. The magic will be gone. I'd risk chipping my love for music. Not a risk I'm willing to take.

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

Im welcoming

Come well too

 

[morelikeasong]

Im welcoming

Me too
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[Bry1313]

Come well too

For you, always

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

Me too
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[Bry1313]

Shit like this is the number one reason I never took a single class of musical theory.
Knowing what goes on behind the scenes is like pushing back the curtain. The magic will be gone. I'd risk chipping my love for music. Not a risk I'm willing to take.

I apologize, don’t hate me

 

[dawn_of_night]

I’m your BFF though right!?!? You can tell me.

Buddy for fucks???

AFAF...

 

[vagrantx]

I apologize, don’t hate me

Don't worry, I remember when that was new. I'm still tone deaf, can't tell whenever a song uses a specific chord progression

 

[hotoldrguy]

I apologize, don’t hate me

that was awesome!

 

[Lord Pmann]

He has deviced a formula, which he won't share with anyone. Basically he has deconstructed popmusic into a math problem, which needs to be solved. Whenever he writes a song, it's as formulaeic as a song can possibly be.

Even though his music, and pop in general, has evolved during his 3+ decades of writing hits, one thing they all have in common is that it's all incredibly easy to digest, with short catchy hooks.

He has weaponized the ear-worm.

Yeah. It’s definitely working for him. There are a few people who have that gift. Dr. Luke and Ryan Tedder come to mind.

I don’t always like pop music (I often dislike it a lot). But nevertheless, the ability to consistently produce that music over and over… it’s pretty amazing.

 

[vagrantx]

Yeah. It’s definitely working for him. There are a few people who have that gift. Dr. Luke and Ryan Tedder come to mind.

I don’t always like pop music (I often dislike it a lot). But nevertheless, the ability to consistently produce that music over and over… it’s pretty amazing.

It's always nice when one of these masterminds stop writing for others and take to the stage themselves though. When their genius can really shine. People like Sia, or Lady Gaga, or my personal favorite LP.

LP's written for Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Cher, and more....
But when they takes to the stage themselves... Fucking hell. What a voice. Indescribable.

Shit. Sorry. Turning S&S into a music thread. I'll stop now.

 

[lavendersilk]

It's always nice when one of these masterminds stop writing for others and take to the stage themselves though. When their genius can really shine. People like Sia, or Lady Gaga, or my personal favorite LP.

LP's written for Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Cher, and more....
But when they takes to the stage themselves... Fucking hell. What a voice. Indescribable.

Shit. Sorry. Turning S&S into a music thread. I'll stop now.

I don't think @crazychemgirl minds.