I am indescribably infuriated by the success of songs like this. I want to get behind the mind of the people who love it so much. It is such a simple, nature made coincidence, that is prone to lead to analogy that could be produced by anyone. Is it just like a thing where people follow eachother like a fad or what? The music and the vocals are mediocre. Maybe it is because people grew up when the song was popular and it reminds them of the hype. Because I am thinking of going into the music business, and yes answer this too more importantly, do I have to write cliche songs for success, because it seems to me that the artist are purely into what they do for the sake of art get no where. And I don't know if I can write music for the masses. I don't even know why poison is considered rock, look at bret michaels he soo looks like he just got back from a rodeo! What is up with that, poison should be like country rock, I think the only thing that is rock is like Alice Cooper all else is sub.
2007-08-08 11:39:24 · 8 answers · asked by raymanfranks 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Why is it good? No one ever claimed it was, at least not critical thinkers. You should be crying for me because I had to grow up with people who were devoted to Poison and the rest of the gay hair bands. Hell, I could be writing my own version of Scar Tissue minus the heroin addiction. VH-1 decided one fine day to bring the corpse of hair metal back from the dead. In fact, it was so brilliant that those very same people decided to give us the Brett Michael's Tennessee Trailer Skankfest. Anyways, enough ranting. My advice to you is stand by your principles and don't sacrifice quality in order to make a buck. Here is the cornball moment of this post, write what is in your heart, not what you think will sell.
2007-08-10 08:08:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rckets 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back in the day, Glam Rock ruled the airwaves, like it or not. Poison went over the top with their outfits and make up, having legions of fans, a tone of top ten hits, and mega-MTV airplay.
Each of these bands put out "one for the ladies". The "power-ballad" became a must have for these bands, because for the first time in rock, they attracted scores of female fans. They wrote songs in easy-to-listen-to pop friendly chords (G,C,D), and made millions of dollars, and played to sold out shows night after night. Eventually, the fun stopped when the masses decided to listen to depressing rock about death and suicide...ie the 1990's.
Don't worry about writing to the masses. You may never get rich, but at least you'll never "sell out", although it's difficult to avoid. Even one radio-type hit that appeals to the masses and the band is considered a sell out. Too bad, really. Green Day and REM are two bands that come to mind. It's tough to stick to your roots. I mean, when they are writing songs, are they proud that the songs they write won't appeal to the masses???
Interesting question, you asked here...
2007-08-08 12:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, Brett Michaels is a meloncholy guy, give him a break. I heard C.C. relatively recently on the radio complaining about the lame one chord through the entire song he was stuck playing, so you're not the only one who thinks it's mediocre. Bands are all about compromise, and so is being a fan. I had to put up with this song (which I don't think is excruciating) but we got all their other party songs...that is, until the crappy 90s came along.
2007-08-08 18:11:19 · answer #3 · answered by SomeGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's funny to hear Brett Michaels talk about it too. His realistically mediocre tune is the greatest rock song ever written the way he tells it. I'm with you, it's not my cup of tea. I'll credit it as an ok pop tune, but nothing so special.
2007-08-10 09:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I respect your opinion. Nicely said- I myself and many others definitely feel the same way about the whole music business thing. I don't know why that song is "good" .. some music is just overvalued.
2007-08-08 11:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by peace turtle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I as well respect your opinion-well put. But how do you expect to go into the music industry with such a closed mind?
2007-08-08 12:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by ~Flower Child~ 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but it makes for a good comedy sketch.
2007-08-08 11:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by zebbie g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it sucked ***, just like most of the other 80s glam - crap rock.
2007-08-08 12:12:25 · answer #8 · answered by timbo73 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋