Prom 16: Ibiza/Cobblers Prom (29.07.15)

[David-G]

Well, I just tried listening. Torture. Had to give up after a few minutes. I can't stand the beat and I can't stand the repetition.

[Serial_Apologist]

Well, I just tried listening. Torture. Had to give up after a few minutes. I can't stand the beat and I can't stand the repetition.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Well, I just tried listening. Torture. Had to give up after a few minutes. I can't stand the beat and I can't stand the repetition.

Hey, you can't say that.

It's the truth!

[Beef Oven!]

Well, I just tried listening. Torture. Had to give up after a few minutes. I can't stand the beat and I can't stand the repetition.

It's not for everyone, I suppose.

[doversoul1]

I do enjoy this kind of music but it would have been so much better to hear it in it's raw state,not with the backing of a symphony orchestra.
As I said upthread I think that the best of this stuff is very skilfully crafted and wonderful to listen to.

Yes, I agree. It is an art to make it so instantly appealing, and to be so, I think it has to be exactly right. If it is dressed up for something else, it loses the appeal. Apart from my main reason, that’s whyI think this music should be kept out of the Proms, as I don’t think the Proms can offer the ‘raw state’ for it to play in.

[Nick Armstrong]

Well, I just tried listening. Torture. Had to give up after a few minutes. I can't stand the beat and I can't stand the repetition.

Same here...

[pilamenon]

Nail on the head ds.
I do enjoy this kind of music but it would have been so much better to hear it in it's raw state,not with the backing of a symphony orchestra.
As I said upthread I think that the best of this stuff is very skilfully crafted and wonderful to listen to.
IMO we didn't hear the very best but it was still worth a listen.
Not sure it belongs at the Proms though

Exactly my thoughts, too. I watched on the Red Button, as sonically it was too much of a mess for satisfying radio; quite enjoyed the Elvis-like stage performance of John Newman and seeing a bit of the occasion. Too many dull tracks were played (Porcelain, Belfast) for a dance party.

[Beef Oven!]

Same here...

It's not for everyone, I suppose.

[doversoul1]

It's not for everyone, I suppose.

Nor is Vivaldi

(sorry, this is completely irrelevant)

[Beef Oven!]

Nor is Vivaldi

[MrGongGong]

I can't stand the beat and I can't stand the repetition.

What's music for?

It's DANCEmusic (the clue is in the name ) it's meant to be repetitive
so you can DANCE to it

The pieces were too short and it wasn't repetitive enough IMV

[Nick Armstrong]

W
It's DANCEmusic (the clue is in the name ) it's meant to be repetitive
so you can DANCE to it

Perfect for the concert hall, then...

[Beef Oven!]

What's music for?

It's DANCEmusic (the clue is in the name ) it's meant to be repetitive
so you can DANCE to it

The pieces were too short and it wasn't repetitive enough IMV

The voice of reason.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

it's meant to be repetitive
so you can DANCE to it

Just think about that.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

And there wasn't much dancing - just jumping up and down to the thuds.