Talent doesn't equate to how good or bad a band is. It's about originality, attitude, how well they work together, how they make you feel..
Wayne Coyne openly admits he can't play the guitar. That doesn't make him "a laugh" or a joke. He's a genuinely nice guy, who assists in making what I'd call brilliant music, from the heart. At least it's not what I'd call, the overthought, so-complex-that-if-you're-not-a-fan-it's-because-you-don't-understand-them a la Radiohead.
@Moatilatta Radiohead's music isn't like that at all. They're my favourite band, but it's not really deep or hard to understand. You slagging off another very talented (by your definition) band because you don't like them pretty much completely invalidates your point.
If Radiohead is "too deep" or "hard to understand" for anyone at all, they seriously need to listen to more music.
@FlyingFuckstorm Radiohead's music is pefectionist both live & in the studio. It couldn't be further away from my thing. But my point actually relates to the viewpoint of the many Radiohead fans I've encountered, rather than the band itself. 'It's not that you don't like them, it's that you don't "get" them'. And if you don't "get" them, you're clearly not as musically broad and excellent [which relates to your final point].
@Moatilatta Well, I'll agree about Radiohead's fanbase. It's shithouse and pretentious. I just hate how people think it reflects on the music. It's pretty alarming how often a band is judged based on how overrated they are/how high a pedastal they're on or whether or not their fanbase is good. Essentially, that's all the furthest thing from the actual music.
I don't, no, but there again who cares!! Jonathan is so much more talented! Wayne is cool but he's a farce, he can't sing he can't play the guitar, but he's a good laugh!
@LulzAtYourFace i like mercury rev too, but he totally ripped off a lot of the flaming lip's styles and ideas after he played with them back in the 90's.
@FlyingFuckstorm eh, I'm pretty sure I'm one of the many who would disagree with that. rip off never surpass the originals, just by the nature of being a rip off.
god i wish he'd shave off that beard he looks so silly... he looks like one of those halloween masks you put on to scare people off, only thing he actually makes you laugh
That wasn't meant nastily by the way; I really love Jonathan - -from afar- it's just i was quite surprised! I'm hoping it's just an "ah, feck it!" tour beard!
douche
SamHO 1 year ago
Starting to remind me of Cat stevens.
bigblubafoon 1 year ago
@bigblubafoon Yes, indeed, I totally agree
popnjs 10 months ago
Talent doesn't equate to how good or bad a band is. It's about originality, attitude, how well they work together, how they make you feel..
Wayne Coyne openly admits he can't play the guitar. That doesn't make him "a laugh" or a joke. He's a genuinely nice guy, who assists in making what I'd call brilliant music, from the heart. At least it's not what I'd call, the overthought, so-complex-that-if-you're-not-a-fan-it's-because-you-don't-understand-them a la Radiohead.
I love both bands, ftr.
Moatilatta 3 years ago 2
@Moatilatta Radiohead's music isn't like that at all. They're my favourite band, but it's not really deep or hard to understand. You slagging off another very talented (by your definition) band because you don't like them pretty much completely invalidates your point.
If Radiohead is "too deep" or "hard to understand" for anyone at all, they seriously need to listen to more music.
FlyingFuckstorm 3 months ago
@FlyingFuckstorm Radiohead's music is pefectionist both live & in the studio. It couldn't be further away from my thing. But my point actually relates to the viewpoint of the many Radiohead fans I've encountered, rather than the band itself. 'It's not that you don't like them, it's that you don't "get" them'. And if you don't "get" them, you're clearly not as musically broad and excellent [which relates to your final point].
Moatilatta 3 months ago
@Moatilatta Well, I'll agree about Radiohead's fanbase. It's shithouse and pretentious. I just hate how people think it reflects on the music. It's pretty alarming how often a band is judged based on how overrated they are/how high a pedastal they're on or whether or not their fanbase is good. Essentially, that's all the furthest thing from the actual music.
How do you mean perfectionist?
FlyingFuckstorm 3 months ago
Fantastic live.Yeah so are the Lips but these guys don't need the costumes and the confetti.
funkydafunker 3 years ago
Learn how to give better interviews. Journalism today just is not what it used to be anymore.
hootyhaha 3 years ago 3
Its weird how much he reminds me of Wayne Coyne
LulzAtYourFace 3 years ago
really???? wayne coyne is soooo much more attractive dontcha think?
rudyfoolish 3 years ago 5
I don't, no, but there again who cares!! Jonathan is so much more talented! Wayne is cool but he's a farce, he can't sing he can't play the guitar, but he's a good laugh!
Famannefr 3 years ago
@LulzAtYourFace i like mercury rev too, but he totally ripped off a lot of the flaming lip's styles and ideas after he played with them back in the 90's.
jumeau1 1 year ago
@jumeau1 and did them better.
FlyingFuckstorm 3 months ago
@FlyingFuckstorm eh, I'm pretty sure I'm one of the many who would disagree with that. rip off never surpass the originals, just by the nature of being a rip off.
jumeau1 3 months ago
Shave the beard!
phantomphorce 3 years ago 2
god i wish he'd shave off that beard he looks so silly... he looks like one of those halloween masks you put on to scare people off, only thing he actually makes you laugh
thebbbride 3 years ago 2
"Finally, as you lose all grip on reality, you grow a beard and think it looks great."
Thankyou Hovis Presley (1960-2005)!
TheKnittingKitten 4 years ago 2
Haha!
ss1980 3 years ago
That wasn't meant nastily by the way; I really love Jonathan - -from afar- it's just i was quite surprised! I'm hoping it's just an "ah, feck it!" tour beard!
TheKnittingKitten 3 years ago
haha, going for the wayne coyne look ~
Moatilatta 4 years ago
Really! What happen to Jonathan?
archicoltore 4 years ago
too much 'cid
shinty23 4 years ago
yer too cool. hello cutie beard!
bessiestewart 4 years ago
Grey? But he´s not that old! Oh my.
harakirikitten 4 years ago
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thebbbride 3 years ago 2