Dec 22, 2020 11:07:50 AM by John K
Why not? I'm sure you have a few. If you're cruel, you can even share a youtube link, but I'm too nice for that.
So, holidays being near, I'll share two selections to kick this off.
You LIght Up My Life -- Debby Boone
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
Dec 22, 2020 11:34:13 AM by Stefan S
Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You
Los Del Río – Macarena
The Black Eyed Peas – My Humps
I Will Always Love You
Dec 22, 2020 12:47:48 PM by Nichola L
Jingle Bells.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
All I want for Christmas is you (I agree Stefan)
In fact - just about any Santa/Rudolph 'Christmas' song.
I'm sure I have others - but I'm staying seasonal.
Dec 22, 2020 01:13:58 PM Edited Dec 22, 2020 01:25:40 PM by John K
Nichola L wrote:
In fact - just about any Santa/Rudolph 'Christmas' song.
I'm sure I have others - but I'm staying seasonal.
In that case, we must mention Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
Dec 22, 2020 01:25:13 PM Edited Dec 22, 2020 01:27:22 PM by Preston H
Looks like this thread will need to be merged with another new thread in this section: "Upwork is Scrooge"
Because ya'll are hating on beloved Christmas songs.
This one is straight from the New Testament.
Dec 22, 2020 01:29:24 PM by Nichola L
Preston H wrote:Looks like this thread will need to be merged with another new thread in this section: "Upwork is Scrooge"
Because ya'll are hating on beloved Christmas songs.
This one is straight from the New Testament.
They have nothing to do with Christmas - everything to do with commercial hype.
Dec 22, 2020 08:25:56 PM by Virginia F
John K wrote:Why not? I'm sure you have a few. If you're cruel, you can even share a youtube link, but I'm too nice for that.
So, holidays being near, I'll share two selections to kick this off.
You LIght Up My Life -- Debby Boone
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
Thanks John, for putting "You LIght Up My Life" in my head, where I'm sure it will remain for at least a few days. I was going to punish you with a video of Captain & Tennile singing "Muskrat Love", but decided to spare you.
Dec 23, 2020 08:12:37 AM Edited Dec 23, 2020 08:14:02 AM by Martina P
The one where the big ship sinks, but her heart will go on, or something like that, and we are still discussing that there was room on the door for two.
Dec 23, 2020 08:29:59 AM by John K
Martina P wrote:The one where the big ship sinks, but her heart will go on, or something like that, and we are still discussing that there was room on the door for two.
I think I know the one you mean.
We need some disco round here, so a song AND an instrumental
Shake Your Booty
Popcorn
Dec 27, 2020 10:30:29 AM by Luce N
John K wrote:
Martina P wrote:The one where the big ship sinks, but her heart will go on, or something like that, and we are still discussing that there was room on the door for two.
I think I know the one you mean.
We need some disco round here, so a song AND an instrumental
Shake Your Booty
Popcorn
Oh no, POPCORN! I had forgotten that horror. Not too happy to be reminded about it, John.
Dec 28, 2020 06:21:28 PM by Renata S
Martina P wrote:The one where the big ship sinks, but her heart will go on, or something like that, and we are still discussing that there was room on the door for two.
Due to geolocation issues, I'm unable to share my feelings about that song publicly, but I get the one you're going for.
@John
Can I add "just about anything by Justin Beiber" to the mix?
Dec 31, 2020 04:43:37 AM by Martina P
Renata S wrote:
Martina P wrote:The one where the big ship sinks, but her heart will go on, or something like that, and we are still discussing that there was room on the door for two.
Due to geolocation issues, I'm unable to share my feelings about that song publicly, but I get the one you're going for.
@John
Can I add "just about anything by Justin Beiber" to the mix?
Are you Canadian? Are you required by law to like that song, or just generally be a nice person? I guess it's a yes at least for my second question....
Dec 23, 2020 02:00:15 PM by Jennifer M
ooooh I neeeed to contribute here. I quit alcohol and fell off the wagon when my friends threw me a birthday party last night. 😴😴 Now I have a hangover. Pooyuck.
Here is one I can think of that started off catchy and then I wanted to stab people when they turned it on because I couldn't get it out of my head.
Dec 24, 2020 07:10:30 AM by Mary W
Because I am the grandmother of a 6 year old girl - anything from the Disney movies about the Decendants. Also Baby Shark.
Dec 26, 2020 02:01:50 AM Edited Dec 28, 2020 01:48:17 AM by Luce N
I'm shocked to hear Barbie Girl mentioned. What lack of taste, Jennifer!
However, Baby Shark is one I can't stand. Except for this terrifying version:
Dec 26, 2020 08:26:20 AM Edited Dec 26, 2020 08:39:05 AM by John K
Since Disney was mentioned, how can I not include one everyone knows?
It’s a Small World
Dec 26, 2020 08:33:06 AM by Luce N
John K wrote:
Since Disney was mentioned, how can I not include one everyone knows?
It’s a Small World
Excellent pick!
Dec 28, 2020 12:30:29 AM Edited Dec 28, 2020 12:32:17 AM by Reinier B
Some examples of what I hate, in no particular order-
All forms of jazz
All forms of gospel
All forms of Hip-Hop, R & B, Soul, and Rap
All forms of country music
Most of everything made after about 1985
All forms of commercial "Christmas" music
All music that is played loudly, even the little bit I do like
Dec 28, 2020 06:46:56 PM Edited Dec 28, 2020 06:50:02 PM by Preston H
Wow, Reinier...
Tough crowd.
...
re: "Most of everything made after about 1985"
I would change that to 1989.
Dec 28, 2020 09:38:59 PM Edited Dec 28, 2020 09:40:55 PM by Renata S
Reinier B wrote:Some examples of what I hate, in no particular order-
All forms of jazz
All forms of gospel
All forms of Hip-Hop, R & B, Soul, and Rap
All forms of country music
Most of everything made after about 1985
All forms of commercial "Christmas" music
All music that is played loudly, even the little bit I do like
@Reinier What does that leave? Like what actually made it onto your listening shortlist? I was going to ask about Fairy of New York as a non-commercial Christmas possibility, but it was released about three years too late.
And I notice you didn't mention classical music in the hate list. Does the "released after 1985" criteria apply to that as well? I guess most classical melodies probably qualify as "cover tunes."
Dec 28, 2020 09:59:21 PM Edited Dec 28, 2020 09:59:58 PM by Preston H
If I am being completely objective, it would be fair to say that all of the music I hate is pretty lousy.
Jan 6, 2021 05:32:04 AM by Reinier B
Renata S wrote:
Reinier B wrote:Some examples of what I hate, in no particular order-
All forms of jazz
All forms of gospel
All forms of Hip-Hop, R & B, Soul, and Rap
All forms of country music
Most of everything made after about 1985
All forms of commercial "Christmas" music
All music that is played loudly, even the little bit I do like
@Reinier What does that leave? Like what actually made it onto your listening shortlist? I was going to ask about Fairy of New York as a non-commercial Christmas possibility, but it was released about three years too late.
And I notice you didn't mention classical music in the hate list. Does the "released after 1985" criteria apply to that as well? I guess most classical melodies probably qualify as "cover tunes."
I have a long short-list- in fact, too long to reproduce here. However, my list does not include complete genres, nor all the work from any particular band or composer. I cherry-pick what I like, but for the most part, music has to do something positive for me, like, for instance, relaxing me when I am in the middle of a bout of insomnia.
In short, if I can't use the lyrics or instruments to sort of see what the composer was thinking, seeing, or feeling when the piece was conceived, I hate the music. As for classical music; I find that most of it is nothing but a senseless/pointless plonking on piano keys, or banging on drums, or hurting violins, but having said that, there are some pieces I do like, such as the Nessun Dorma, especially when I can't sleep.
Jan 5, 2021 06:45:46 AM by Irene B
I have come to hate this song lately as it is been playing around in my head for the last two weeks...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCQfkEkePx8
...........you welcome.
Dec 29, 2020 01:43:22 AM Edited Dec 29, 2020 02:07:22 AM by Luce N
Reinier does seem to have a severe case of allergy to music. Let's guess what his likes are. Brassband, when played softly, perhaps?
Most of you seem to hate repetitve tunes, that stick to your brain and annoy you to tears. In that case, I will suggest Jerusalema.
Dec 29, 2020 08:39:18 AM Edited Dec 29, 2020 08:39:57 AM by John K
Dec 29, 2020 08:56:17 AM by Luce N
John K wrote:
Lest anyone think I’m a snob, there are classical tunes I hate. Now, classical is mostly instrumental so perhaps not strictly songs, but here’s a rather popular piece I dislike (and it’s repetitive as heck):
Canon in D — Pachelbel
Incredible, John, you dont like that masterpice! If I'm not mistaken, many great composers love that Canon in D and have used it as a base for something nearly as beautiful (and annoying).
Dec 29, 2020 10:05:03 AM Edited Dec 29, 2020 10:34:35 AM by John K
Luce N wrote:
John K wrote:
Lest anyone think I’m a snob, there are classical tunes I hate. Now, classical is mostly instrumental so perhaps not strictly songs, but here’s a rather popular piece I dislike (and it’s repetitive as heck):
Canon in D — PachelbelIncredible, John, you dont like that masterpice! If I'm not mistaken, many great composers love that Canon in D and have used it as a base for something nearly as beautiful (and annoying).
Speaking of composers, this will date me I'm afraid but I once saw pianist George Winston play the Canon, only he credited the composition to Bach. JSB must have turned over in his grave. I did not buy a ticket to the George Winston concert, I was invited by a friend.
Dec 29, 2020 11:22:05 AM by Luce N
I just love that "listening pleasure" bit. Must use it.
Well, John, George Winston played the Canon for your listening pleasure, not to show off his musical history knowledge.
Jan 6, 2021 05:34:57 AM by Reinier B
Luce N wrote:Reinier does seem to have a severe case of allergy to music. Let's guess what his likes are. Brassband, when played softly, perhaps?
Most of you seem to hate repetitve tunes, that stick to your brain and annoy you to tears. In that case, I will suggest Jerusalema.
Nope. I hate brass band music. It's too close to jazz for my taste.