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Re: Bands from where you come from?

Jasonconfused — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:39:47 GMT

Author: Jasonconfused

Posted: 02/27/2013 19:39

junodog4 wrote:

The general opinion around most of my Canadian music friends is as following:

Eye-rolling: Nickleback, Celine Dion, Michael Buble
Moderate eye-rolling: Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain
Mixed: Rush, Drake, Alanis Morrisette
General respect: The Band, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Arcade Fire

I know I haven't mentioned a bunch of artists. I also haven't given my opinion (on Canada or Alberta). I just thought I'd see what everyone has to say regarding their country, state, etc...

Well?

I've only ever seen mixed Rush reactions on BEA. It's quite shocking to me how negatively some people see them here. I've usually seen Rush considered by many to be some of the best Canadian music ever.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Charicature — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:28:14 GMT

Author: Charicature

Posted: 02/27/2013 19:28

One more for the list of Vermont bands...Pamela Racine of Gogol Bordello is, I believe, from Burlington originally. Somewhere in Vermont at any rate.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

junodog4 — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:29:20 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 02/27/2013 18:29

I gave this a bump because I had a thought...

I was in Denmark last year, and I asked the Danes I knew about their opinion of Aqua. They all rolled their eyes, as Aqua seems to be the internationally know Danish artist, and there's so much more to the Danish music scene. The same applies to other nations and regions. It made me wonder - how do the locals view their most well known acts? Do Norwegians like a-ha? What do Belgians think of dEUS? Do Hawaiians hate Jack Johnson? I remember asking about AC/DC and Australia, but I forgot what was said.

The general opinion around most of my Canadian music friends is as following:

Eye-rolling: Nickleback, Celine Dion, Michael Buble
Moderate eye-rolling: Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain
Mixed: Rush, Drake, Alanis Morrisette
General respect: The Band, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Arcade Fire

I know I haven't mentioned a bunch of artists. I also haven't given my opinion (on Canada or Alberta). I just thought I'd see what everyone has to say regarding their country, state, etc...

Well?

Re: Bands from where you come from?

MrFrogger — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:41:03 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 01/24/2013 01:41

lethalnezzle wrote:

You could at least have had the good grace to mention some of the great Bay Area hip-hop. When I hear "Bay Area", the first person that pops into my head is E-40, with Mac Dre, Andre Nickatina and Lil B not far behind. If I were you I'd seriously acquaint yourself with your local rap scene. If you want recommendations, let me know.

Ah sorry I have never been much of a Hip Hop fan, I wouldnt mind some recommendations, Its just a genre I can never keep up with.

And yes, how could I have forgotten Pavement?

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:16:25 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 01/24/2013 01:16

MrFrogger wrote:

From the Bay Area/NorCal (might have already been done but who's checking?)
Santana
Journey
Greatfull Dead
Girls
Death Grips(Sacramento, close enough)
Deerhoof
Dead Kennedys
Green Day

Re: Bands from where you come from?

pearljammer13 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:12:21 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 01/24/2013 01:12

MrFrogger wrote:

From the Bay Area/NorCal (might have already been done but who's checking?)
Santana
Journey
Greatfull Dead
Girls
Death Grips(Sacramento, close enough)
Deerhoof
Dead Kennedys
Green Day

Don't forget the best band to come out of Northern California: Pavement.

Although I'm not sure if they're considered being from Northern or Central Ca.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

MrFrogger — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:48:51 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 01/24/2013 00:48

From the Bay Area/NorCal (might have already been done but who's checking?)
Santana
Journey
Greatfull Dead
Girls
Death Grips(Sacramento, close enough)
Deerhoof
Dead Kennedys
Green Day

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:17:33 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 01/24/2013 00:17

I used to live in Sacramento, and Tesla came from Sacramento. But they're only an OK band.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:23:47 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/04/2012 18:23

Other than my band (who kinda suck) I don't think any decent bands come from where I'm from.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:09:13 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/04/2012 18:09

DLGGLD wrote:

Does Scorzilla The Gorilla actually rap?I seen that film a couple of years ago,never in my wildest dreams did I think he'd be rapping outside of it.

Yeah, he's actually really good. Surprisingly.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

GeevyDallas — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:59:53 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 12/04/2012 17:59

lethalnezzle wrote:

What about Scorzayzee?

Link

Does Scorzilla The Gorilla actually rap?I seen that film a couple of years ago,never in my wildest dreams did I think he'd be rapping outside of it.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:54:42 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/04/2012 17:54

reyes2597 wrote:

The only musicians I know who are from Nottingham are Dog Is Dead and Jake Bugg.

What about Scorzayzee?

Link

Re: Bands from where you come from?

reyes2597 — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:51:45 GMT

Author: reyes2597

Posted: 12/04/2012 17:51

The only musicians I know who are from Nottingham are Dog Is Dead and Jake Bugg.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

encyclopediag — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 10:17:31 GMT

Author: encyclopediag

Posted: 12/01/2012 15:17

Not all of these artists are originally from Toronto but they have all called it home at some point or are from nearby:

Broken Social Scene
Feist
Crystal Castles
Jason Collett
k-os
Death From Above 1979
Metric
Stars
Zeus
Hayden
Tokyo Police Club
Barenaked Ladies
Cancer Bats
Fucked Up
Holy Fuck
Our Lady Peace
Rush
Three Days Grace
Billy Talent
Alexisonfire
etc.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

pearljammer13 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:52:16 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 11/25/2012 03:52

btener11 wrote:

I'm from several places but here are the main two:

Boston
Modern Lovers
The Cars
James Taylor
Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh (Amherst - western Mass. college town - but we claim them anyway)
Morphine
Mission of Burma
Aerosmith
Galaxie 500
Swirlies
The Lemonheads
The Lyres/DMZ
Passion Pit
Buffalo Tom
Human Sexual Response
Dresden Dolls/Amanda Palmer
The Real Kids
J. Geils Band
New Edition
Mr. Lif
7L & Esoteric
Gang Starr (Guru)

Also, although Grizzly Bear is now based in Brooklyn, Ed Droste grew up and originally formed the band in the Mass suburbs, and they record most of their music on Cape Cod. So that's pretty cool.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

btener11 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:10:18 GMT

Author: btener11

Posted: 11/24/2012 20:10

I'm from several places but here are the main two:

Boston
Modern Lovers
The Cars
James Taylor
Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh (Amherst - western Mass. college town - but we claim them anyway)
Morphine
Mission of Burma
Aerosmith
Galaxie 500
Swirlies
The Lemonheads
The Lyres/DMZ
Passion Pit
Buffalo Tom
Human Sexual Response
Dresden Dolls/Amanda Palmer
The Real Kids
J. Geils Band
New Edition
Mr. Lif
7L & Esoteric
Gang Starr (Guru)

Santa Cruz, CA:
Camper Van Beethoven
Comets on Fire
The Expendables
A Band of Orcs
The Call
Good Riddance
The Devil Makes Three
Bassnectar
Sound Tribe Sector 9
Bethany Curve
Swingin' Utters
Jello Biafra attended my alma mater, UC-Santa Cruz before relocating to SF

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:42:49 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/24/2012 17:42

Jhereko wrote:

Link

😎

I see your Tame Impala, and raise you...

Link

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Link

Link

I jest. This isn't a competition. But this thread and the fact that my football team are third (THIRD!) in the league are making me simultaneously proud and homesick.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:31:47 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/24/2012 17:31

Link

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Re: Bands from where you come from?

junodog4 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:23:09 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 11/24/2012 17:23

Necharsian wrote:

Hey, Kreesha Turner isn't a black mark on Edmonton music.

And ya the Fringe is freakin sweet. Plus we have a big ass mall and pyramids! (Don't get me started on how fucking stupid Katz is though. I'll probably end up in a murderous rampage)

Kreesha Turner is just dandy... but you should be bragging about Corb Lund and his previous work with the Smalls. And don't forget Tupelo Honey.

That new arena for downtown Edmonton would be amazing - right now the area is a bus station, parking lots, and drunks. Katz is an ass.

Re: Bands from where you come from?

Rikuff — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 04:30:23 GMT

Author: Rikuff

Posted: 11/24/2012 09:30

Subsonica from Torino