ProfD Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 This dude has repackaged 1980s music and fashion and he's riding it all the way to the bank. I'm sitting here watching in disbelief because I vivdly remember the origins of the sound of music he's selling to a younger generation. Gear spotting I see several Roland KBs. Makes sense as that sound dominated 80s R&B too. I'm not inspired to revisit the 1980s nor will I be selling off my gear but d8mn....I feel older. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryjam Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I also heard a lot '90s to today gospel transition chords, which I really love and will study in 2018. One number was dominated by orchestra hit samples. Others had dx7 Rhodes or mks20 Rhodes. It is partially throwback, but it is refreshing Hit PopRnB crossover at a time when the Pop world is dominated by non-describable synth pads and overused percussion organ samples all overwhelmed by female vocals (all of which is written and produced by two guys worldwide). Barry Home: Steinway L, Montage 8 Gigs: Yamaha CP88, Crumar Mojo 61, A&H SQ5 mixer, ME1 IEM, MiPro 909 IEMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 And they look like they're all having a great time, as is the crowd! "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I don't see a problem with heavy borrowing from 80's. As a matter of fact, I like it a lot! Post a song from 80.'s that most heavily resembles Bruno music You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Does 1979 count? [video:youtube] Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 What I want to know is, who is Julio? He's in a few of Mars's songs. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 What I want to know is, who is Julio? He's in a few of Mars's songs. Oh Man, you doe know Julio? [video:youtube] Check it You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm the last guy you'd probably want to hear from commenting about anything current or relating to pop culture. But what he does, along with his back up band - it all connects with me then anyone I've seen/heard in I couldn't tell you how many years. I think he's fantastic ! https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm the last guy you'd probably want to hear from commenting about anything current or relating to pop culture. But what he does, along with his back up band - it all connects with me then anyone I've seen/heard in I couldn't tell you how many years. I think he's fantastic ! Wow Dave, that's cool. I'm glad you're digging it. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humannoyed Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Phenomenal concert! He has definitely raised the bar. Yes, you can hear the Gap Band, Shalamar, and Jermaine Jackson, among others, but he has taken things to a new level. What a talent and what a tight unit. "It is a danger to create something and risk rejection. It is a greater danger to create nothing and allow mediocrity to rule." "You owe it to us all to get on with what you're good at." W.H. Auden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffincltnc Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 DeBarge meets Morris Day & The Time. Yamaha U1 Upright, Roland Fantom 8, Nord Stage 4 HA73, Nord Wave 2, Korg Nautilus 73, Viscount Legend Live, Lots of Mainstage/VST Libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryjam Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 DeBarge meets Morris Day & The Time. This! and I love it. Barry Home: Steinway L, Montage 8 Gigs: Yamaha CP88, Crumar Mojo 61, A&H SQ5 mixer, ME1 IEM, MiPro 909 IEMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 All I can say is, I'm so glad the real sh*t is back. Thank you Bruno Mars!! ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas50 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 check this out: I love the whole thing. but especially the part where they leave Earth, starting around 2:40. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuwgY_TRTW0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 A few years ago, he did a corporate gig in Vegas where I was a participant. Holy Mother of God, it was an Experience. This was before he broke big, but I came away as full disciple. The man has huge talent, and he knows how to bing big game with a stage band. I am a total fan of what he does. Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I knew he had it when he did the Pandora sketch on SNL a few years ago. Then the 60 Minutes interview before 24K Magic came out. I'd link to them but they may only be on certain sites that won't embed. We've had threads about Bruno here before. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weiser Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The newest album is particularly 80s heavy. But he's got some good breadth and depth. And he's a killer drummer. I particularly liked his take on Sam Cooke flavored R&B - still makes it sound current yet has his own signature style: [video:youtube] His 2014 Super Bowl performance is among my all-time favorites - paid tribute to a ton of stuff, from James Brown to the Police, with equal parts good taste and badassery. [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2i0Bc3f7jk Warms my heart to see a young cat paying tribute (and exposing his fans) to what came before, showing the value of a live stage show, and forging ahead with his own sound. https://www.theboywhowantedtorock.com http://www.weisersound.com https://www.facebook.com/weisersound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 If you didn't see the 24K Magic tour, you missed out. Bad. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Why you mad.. fix your face... That won me over to Mr Bruno. So IS HE just a mere copy of 80's?? I doubt it. He is doing exactly what an artist ought to do... bringing the past into his thing, but with new added mojo. Right On Bruno. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 One thing I wonder about him is, are lots of these lyrics tongue-in-cheek? Some of them are quite over the top. I'm not saying anything bad about them, but I would think if they're not tongue-in-cheek, some might be offended (and even if they are). "Second verse for the hustlas (hustlas) Gangstas (gangstas) Bad bitches and ya ugly ass friends (Haha) Can I preach? (Uh oh) Can I preach? (Uh oh) I gotta show 'em how a pimp get it in First, take your sip (sip), do your dip (dip) Spend your money like money ain't shit (Whoop, whoop) We too fresh Got to blame it on Jesus Hashtag blessed They ain't ready for me" "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'm glad you brought this up. I love his songs. Treasure in particular is a sort of guilty/shameful pleasure. But the lyrics with their faux-hipness, always make him seem dorkier to me than the music is hoping to be. And the Julio thing....I think he's going for a James Brown thing, but it comes across like two chess-club kids hi-fiving. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 One thing I wonder about him is, are lots of these lyrics tongue-in-cheek? Some of them are quite over the top. I'm not saying anything bad about them, but I would think if they're not tongue-in-cheek, some might be offended (and even if they are). "Second verse for the hustlas (hustlas) Gangstas (gangstas) Bad bitches and ya ugly ass friends (Haha) Can I preach? (Uh oh) Can I preach? (Uh oh) I gotta show 'em how a pimp get it in First, take your sip (sip), do your dip (dip) Spend your money like money ain't shit (Whoop, whoop) We too fresh Got to blame it on Jesus Hashtag blessed They ain't ready for me" Thank G-d for this guys devil may care attitude. I am sorry Joe, we part company on PC. The western world is being strangled by it. I am not pro gangsta, or whooa or mpst of the details in his words But I am strongly for the spirit of his lyrics. Very strongly. Life is contradictory by its nature. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I am sorry Joe, we part company on PC. The western world is being strangled by it. Did I say I thought he should be more "PC"? I don't think so. I'm glad you brought this up. I love his songs. Treasure in particular is a sort of guilty/shameful pleasure. But the lyrics with their faux-hipness, always make him seem dorkier to me than the music is hoping to be. And the Julio thing....I think he's going for a James Brown thing, but it comes across like two chess-club kids hi-fiving. I'm not sure if you're saying the same thing I am, but maybe you are. There are a lot of "references" in his lyrics and I can't tell where he's coming from. That being said, I don't worry about it and just enjoy it. I only asked because I was curious if anyone had a clue or idea. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Joe " over the top" " some might be offended" I connected those two thoughts as on the side of being too too careful about what you say and how you say it. As you can kinda tell, I deeply dislike societal restraints on how a person expresses himself. And I am not talking about violent expressions, which I am opposed to... just lyrics, and words. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'm not sure if you're saying the same thing I am, but maybe you are. There are a lot of "references" in his lyrics and I can't tell where he's coming from. That being said, I don't worry about it and just enjoy it. I only asked because I was curious if anyone had a clue or idea. Well, I thought we were, but I could have misunderstood. I was saying that I believe him to sincerely think those lyrics are hip, not to be wink-and-nod referring to others who use them sincerely. Which means that to me, they make him seem kinda dorky, lyrically speaking, for thinking those references are cool. Is that what you were asking? Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Joe . I hope you know that we are always cool. This could be a new topic... pop lyrics and what they are about. I never take them seriously. I do not learn or memorize them. With older tin pan alley music, those words are in my unconscious. If a singer sings incorrect words.. I believe I will notice, esp since words are vital to backing the singer! I do not know why Bruno or Katy Perry or Donald Fag?n write the way they do... no clue how serious they are. I know I was turned off by lyrics which preach to me! But Bruno seems so over the top... I just get a kick out of him. Be Joe, we are tight; right? Hey, that sounds like a song title. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Lyrics schmyrics. Instruments rule. Lyrics drool. A pox on vocals! Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 IMO, Bruno Mars is musically and lyrically having a blast with his talent and not taking himself too seriously as an artist. I don't know how long it will last but the dude is hitting it out of the park. I'm glad he's successful playing real music. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsongs Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I'm a musician, I could give a crap what the lyrics are, as long as the music is kickin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 DeBarge meets Morris Day & The Time. Ive heard Bruno Mars described as James Brown meets Michael Jackson meets Elvis. "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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