Jaimoe Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) I guess that is true...I just think it is so sad when the mainstream gets their claws in a band like this (great for them financially) but now if I want to go see them it has to be in a crapy venue like the Koolhaus. I just feel that there are so many people that are in to this band because it is the cool thing to do right now...anyone else?They do the ensemble band concept better than anyone. It's nothing new. Although not the same, there are similarities in at least numbers with old bands like Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, and Lighthouse - Oscar winner Howard Shore was in Lighthouse!Maybe it frustrates some because it's hard to identify with a specific individual band member of BSS. Certainly underground defunct supergroup Golden Smog had a ton of members in their band, but their sound wasn't necessarily new. Edited February 10, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 one, I'd love a BSS sampler. For some reason, their music has never really impressed me to the extent that it's impressed others (whose opinions of music I respect).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Maybe I'll make up an A&C sampler and get it out to people who are interested. Actually there is already one, called Adventures In Advertising, but I think there are better representations of all the bands than are on that disc. If you're interested in a sampler, PM me and I'll get working on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 How about both...I will burn some music for you.The Ladies and Gentlemen and some other stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Cully_ - I could do that for sure. Do want a BSS sampler or an Arts & Crafts sampler? (That would include BSS, Stars, Apostle Of Hustle, Jason Collett, The Most Serene Republic, etc.)Can you bring some with you next weekend.....I'd like to hear a bit of Jason Collett's solo stuff as well as more of BSS. I've heard bad reviews of Jason Collett's new stuff - I'm intrigued to hear it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Cully_ and livingstoned - done and done. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks my friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 sure - me! i have the CDs already but am interested in a good mix of 'em! thanks jay. Mary ps. i've partied with amy... does that make me special now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 i'd like a BSS sampler please and thanks! i only heard them once at bluesfest and like some other peeps said, i just found it too busy. i couldn't get into it at all. just noisy. BUT since i know many love them, i'd like to give them a chance....so a good mix would be the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 No worries Mary, I'll hook you up for sure. i've partied with amy... does that make me special now? No, it just makes me jealous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Send me a PM with your address phorbesie and I'll get one out to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) One Said:"Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Out of curiosity, what do you listen to?"sorry, that was a little harsh of me. i can't even say my opinion is all that educated when it comes to BSS, i just don't really like the concept of all those sounds all at once. i heard a few songs, and it was too busy for me. as far as what I like, i guess you could call it the list of the "obvious big american jam bands" ie:umphrey'sstring cheeseYMSBbiscoyada yada the list goes onas well as classics like the dead, neil young, old & in the way, Grisman, all that. anyways, i'll stop cluttering up your thread. you speak of classics and disliking all of those sounds all at once. Have you ever listened to 'Classical' music....the REAL classics? There's alot going on there, that's for sure.I love the big orchestral ensemble that BSS has created.The only problem is that I don't know who's who, and I can't seem to find that info out anywhere either.I have a few pics from last year at Bluesfest. Sadly, without the ladies. So who's this guy? Edited February 10, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 So who's this guy?That guy is Kevin Drew, bouche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 hey Del...I'd like to learn to share your hardon for Amy. Please send me a sampler of stuff that'll turn my crank, please. ps....please don't become a stalker, k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Deb - glad to see someone else notice how fucking sexy Amy is. Her voice, her looks, her stage presence... She's amazing.PM me your address CJ and I'll get a sampler out to you out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 So who's this guy?That guy is Kevin Drew' date=' bouche.[/quote']He's sort of the head honcho.Comes off like that on stage anyway!You Forgot It In People is the best sampler possible for Broken SOcial Scene, IMO. I'd have to say that its my favourite album in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 I would argue that their most recent album, the self-titled Broken Social Scene is much better than YFIIP. That's my opinion of course. Both albums are unbelievably fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 one just likes any female frontwomen from the west coast.wassabi anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 one just likes any female frontwomen from the west coast.They are from Toronto.wassabi anyone?Melissa is hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 okay...i have to say something about BSS. They play incredibly simplistic music. They play incredibly simplistic music with intensely dynamic arranging.think afrobeat meets rock and roll and you'll get the picture.now - when recording engineers mix a rock album they almost never do it at the same volume you would listen to at work or in your car wile you try to leisurely navigate the quaint suburban streets of a canadian city.turn that shit up.that's right. i said turn it up and you'll not only hear every instrument, but you'll get the power of BSS.that's not BS power. I like to abbreviate.Also, the Broken Social Scene's music is filled with a certain introversion that the big 'jambands' do not have. It's pretty close with neil young, but decidedly more urban. They've definitely touched me in a way that few ever will. I hope I can see them in concert sometime. if you want a great sample of BSS I'd say listen to you forgot it in people. it's really raw though. it doesn't sound finished and that candid production value makes the record sound like you're in their rehearsal space. like on the track (looks just like the sun?? i;'m no good with titles) there are song cues. the tracks that lead up to it are heavy rockers so when it's cranked it feels huge and live then it breaks down to a track where someone is obviously being led through a tune. really clever concept. listen to YFIIP and then go buy the s/t. don't shoot yourself in the foot by starting off with the better album. trust me. if you are meant to like that band start off with YFIIP. it's the album that garnered their critical acclaim. s/t is getting them their hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 listen to YFIIP and then go buy the s/t. don't shoot yourself in the foot by starting off with the better album. These two sentences contradict one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Their show was extremely sold out here, but most folks know of them and of Arcade Fire. The Arctic Monkeys have exploded here, and they're good but not in a mindblowing way...Too much Sheffield in the vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Draper street caught me believing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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