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[Blader]

Seriously, get over yourself. You don't need a fucking music degree to like music.

It's no less of a douchey remark than calling people dumb or simplistic for not 'getting' or liking Death Grips either.

 

[Sharp]

I dunno but they're awesome, let the internet's busiest music nerd 'splain why



It's polarizing music yo

Yeah... I'm probably not going to take the time to listen to 45 minutes worth of album reviews when I could just listen to the album in that same time Anyway, they're not that out there, it's nice to see contemporary artists doing something different.

 

[ThaiNoodles]

Seriously, watching that guy drum is awful. He can't even stay in time because he's too busy doing extremely sloppy fills, and it has nothing to do with speed because I know drummers who are faster, more technical, more musical, and actually stay in time. I'm really can't tell if this is a joke band or not.

LOL wut? Zach Hill is fucking amazing


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCWiogdCMY0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI

 

[vatstep]

You may recall that Death Grips bailed on their Chicago show and Lollapalooza set. Before venue employees at Chicago's Bottom Lounge announced that the band wouldn't be playing, pre-recorded Death Grips music played over the speakers, and there was a giant screenshot of an emailed suicide note. They weren't in Chicago, and according to Consequence of Sound, this was the band's plan. Recorded music, an unmanned drum set, and a giant suicide note. That's the show.

The Bottom Lounge's marketing director Erin O'Neal told DNAinfo that Death Grips' management repeatedly said they were "on their way, only to be told by the same tour manager that the stage set up and the Death Grips album being played 'was the show. It appears to us that despite having a signed contract, they never intended on performing last night and instead wanted to leave a room of disappointed fans."

The drum kit that was destroyed was apparently a child's learning kit.

A promoter for the band’s scheduled show in Boston found out this was their plan for their other scheduled gigs, as well. They told Vanyaland it would just be the suicide note, drums, somebody playing music on an iPhone or CD. The band wouldn't be in the city.

http://pitchfork.com/news/51802-dea...-actually-appearing-at-their-scheduled-shows/

Haha, wow.

 

[Blader]

http://pitchfork.com/news/51802-dea...-actually-appearing-at-their-scheduled-shows/

Haha, wow.

These guys are god!!! Their genius never ends!!

 

[vas_a_morir]

LOL wut? Zach Hill is fucking amazing


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCWiogdCMY0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI

THat sounds like total garbage, lol!

 

[Resilient]

http://pitchfork.com/news/51802-dea...-actually-appearing-at-their-scheduled-shows/

Haha, wow.

Edgy as fuckkkkkkkkkkkk!! Envelope has been pushed my friends! Rock n roll!

 

[ripastraea]

Oh allah who art in heaven forgive them for they know not what they're doing.

 

[Mileena]

http://pitchfork.com/news/51802-dea...-actually-appearing-at-their-scheduled-shows/

Haha, wow.

This band is trash

 

[mooooose]

And yet everyone is listening.

Not trying to be pretentious but it's one way to get attention.

 

[K.Sabot]

Nothing out of the ordinary for Death Grips in all honesty.

I mean, they used 4chan as a device for an ARG for their last album. Will still listen to their music, as it is to my taste.

 

[Lambtron]

This is better than sending out impersonators in your stead.

 

[wenis]

Oh allah who art in heaven forgive them for they know not what they're doing.

oh bother.

 

[apocalidiot]

Possibly the dumbest shit I've ever read about a band

 

[Switters]

This music sounds eerily like the "everyone fuckin around trying to make your band mates laugh because you need a break from practicing". It's not good. It's hilarious, fun, and mildly self deprecating. I think some of you musicians will know what I'm talking about.

Death Grips is not good, but they make enjoyable sonic tapestries. Just like bad movies aren't good, but can still provide the perfect background for certain occasions. For instance, I don't think Grimes is very good at all at what she does, but the combination of sounds and overall weirdness are somehow enjoyable.

The drummer has chops, though I suspect a metronome killed his parents and he refuses to use one out of hate.

 

[wenis]

but what if, as a trained musician, I find this music to be extremely exploratory and another foot step towards mainstream acceptance of experimental music.

 

[Switters]

That's cool as long as you admit that not all experimental music is good. I've been to several hipster wankfests that were just noise that claimed to be experimental. I would say DG is better than most in that regard, though I've only heard what's been put forth in this thread. It's an interesting sound, to say the least.

 

[mooooose]

the only noise band i actually like is lightning bolt but im not sure if thats even really noise

 

[Futureman]

but what if, as a trained musician, I find this music to be extremely exploratory and another foot step towards mainstream acceptance of experimental music.

I'm listening to "Punk Weight" right now and love it. I'm not a trained musician, but I agree I like it for the experimental quality. The chaotic nature of it can wear on me at times, but I'm surprised to like some of this.

On "Hacker" now and I like.

 

[vatstep]

the only noise band i actually like is lightning bolt but im not sure if thats even really noise

Lightning Bolt is mall noise.

Spoiler

not really serious, I like Lightning Bolt

 

[vulva]

the only noise band i actually like is lightning bolt but im not sure if thats even really noise

They're more noise rock than noise. For real noise you'd want something like Masonna or Merzbow

 

[see5harp]

Asshole shit but I can't believe people in here actually questioning Zach Hill's ability as a drummer. LOL baphomet666 or whatever your name is you hella silly.

 

[Kreunt]

Don't like Death Grips at all. Am a fan of Zach Hill though.
Anyone who thinks he is a terrible drummer should probably check out his other work.

 

[vulva]

Oh and relevant to this thread, saw them live minus Hill a couple weeks back. They were awesome. a lot of fun for sure.

 

[wenis]

the only noise band i actually like is lightning bolt but im not sure if thats even really noise

I think a lot of people would put Lightning Bolt and HEALTH right next to each other as noise.rock.

Still heavy noise, but a rock structure underpins the whole thing

 

[K.Sabot]

I think a lot of people would put Lightning Bolt and HEALTH right next to each other as noise.rock.

I personally would, though HEALTH less noise rock than noise pop.

 

[see5harp]

I personally would, though HEALTH less noise rock than noise pop.

That may be true, but when I saw HEALTH live it came across as roughly the same experience as I've had at any Lightning Bolt or Hella show. Hella feedback, crazy guitars, etc. I probably should refrain from saying hella so much but it's hard being from nor cal.

 

[Jitters]

They are officially the coolest act ever.

 

[K.Sabot]

I find it amazing that they knew the crowd would destroy the drum set.

 

[Coins]

Do people that show up expecting to see a band and getting prerecorded music get a refund?

 

[FO-totality]

It's an effective viral marketing gimmick. Still really lousy of them though.

 

[Gustav]

Do people that show up expecting to see a band and getting prerecorded music get a refund?

Yup, they did.

 

[freenudemacusers]

the reactions to beware are funny, it's a pretty mild track. Maybe I'm just too acclimated to noise.

 

[SeroTyler]

Daft Punk showing that Death Grips influence.

 

[XANDER CAGE]

It's an effective viral marketing gimmick. Still really lousy of them though.

Pretty much this exactly. Funny performance (or lack-of-performance) art from a clever band that, nonetheless, would REALLY disappoint me if I was showing up to that show.

I've seen them live, they're incredible. Those people were robbed.

 

[FO-totality]

Pretty much this exactly. Funny performance (or lack-of-performance) art from a clever band that, nonetheless, would REALLY disappoint me if I was showing up to that show.

I've seen them live, they're incredible. Those people were robbed.

Not only that, even though the fans were monetarily refunded, the venues and promoters likely weren't. The place just lost a night of booking/revenue for the group's little stunts.

 

[enzo_gt]

http://pitchfork.com/news/51802-dea...-actually-appearing-at-their-scheduled-shows/

Haha, wow.

MF DOOM levels of stupidity on display.