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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Shadrach on April 09, 2007, 05:38:00 pm
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Does anyone remember MTV back when they actually played music videos? Now it's all reality shows and sketch comedy that's supposed to be edgy, but just comes across dull. Any what about when MTV used to be a good source for discovering new music, not just the same recycled top 40 stuff you see on TRL. Maybe I'm just too old, but I do recall watching programs like 120 Minutes or Headbangers Ball and thinking "I've got to check out that band". Now I watch MTV and think to myself "No wonder I don't listen to music radio". I don't care who Hillary Duff is dating or what two rappers have beef with one another or what hot couple hooked up on Road Rules.
I'd just like to put on MTV in the background and listen to music or watch the video if something catches my attention. I went to their website and they don't even have a link to request a specific video... LAME.
So anyway my frustration has led me here, to vent and perhaps find a sympathetic audience. Of course I could have been mislead.
In the meantime check out this very cool music video:
"Electric Worry" - Clutch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab6lr2b66Ig)
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Wait, who is Hilary Duff dating?
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MTV.....I didn't know that was still on.
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Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
Wait, who is Hilary Duff dating?
Watch MTV I guess and all will be revealed.
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subterranean on MTV2 is still pretty cool, like 120 minutes minus 60 minutes ... sunday night at 12am
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
subterranean on MTV2 is still pretty cool, like 120 minutes minus 60 minutes ... sunday night at 12am
I guess I am getting old because the thought of sitting up till 1am on a Sunday in order to watch some cool vids just doesn't appeal to me.
Hmmm, maybe I could DVR it?
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there was a good article in wired magazine a couple of months ago about how MTV has gotten passed by so much new technology and how they're fighting back ... basically their grand new idea is a sort of MMORPG / virtual reality world where people walk around with avatars and talk to each other ... seems really innovative ...
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
subterranean on MTV2 is still pretty cool, like 120 minutes minus 60 minutes ... sunday night at 12am
I guess I am getting old because the thought of sitting up till 1am on a Sunday in order to watch some cool vids just doesn't appeal to me.
Hmmm, maybe I could DVR it? [/b]
that's what i do, i have 10 episodes sitting on my DVR right now, i put it on when i'm working in the living room ... good mix of well-known indie (bands that would play at 930 club) and more cutting edge stuff
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This is why I always call that crap station Anything But Music TV.
Any time anything good starts, the corprates have to get ahold of it and squeeze everything good out of it and commercialize it beyond death. I just don't get why anyone at all bothers with it anymore. Well, except maybe Smackie ... but we all know he has a completely different interest.
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I watch the Hills on MTV and that's it.
Now if they go HD and kick it off with the LC Sex Video, then maybe I'll watch it again, but otherwsie, it ceased existing as a Music TV channel for me about 10 years ago, maybe more.
I don't even watch TRL any longer since they stopped showing videos in their entirety.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
I don't even watch TRL any longer since they stopped showing videos in their entirety.
Seriously, what the hell is that all about? "Alright people here it is the #1 most requested video on all of MTV, over 300,000 people have requested it and we're going to show you 30 seconds of it in the top right corner of your screen while we show dedications from our studio audience in the lower part of your screen".
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When the internet has millions of mucis videos to watch, who erally needs MTV. Serisouly, don't complain. They stopped playing music videos years ago, you just caught on i guess.
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I don't even mind something like MTV. If you like music, there are a million other places you can go. Years ago they might have been responsible for suppressing decent music or promoting crap, or whatever, because they were more of a power player. Nowadays they can pretty much do whatever they want and it doesn't matter because there are a zillion alternatives. I have no idea where to find them on TV and wouldn't know if they playing good music these days or not. And I don't even care unless someone tells me Beavis and Butthead are coming back.
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
Does anyone remember MTV back when they actually played music videos? Now it's all reality shows and sketch comedy that's supposed to be edgy, but just comes across dull. Any what about when MTV used to be a good source for discovering new music, not just the same recycled top 40 stuff you see on TRL. Maybe I'm just too old, but I do recall watching programs like 120 Minutes or Headbangers Ball and thinking "I've got to check out that band".
Not just new bands either, I loved Closet Classics. First time I heard Blue Cheer was on that show. Summertime Blues--fierce!
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i like to pretend mtv doesn't exist anymore.
i don't even actually know the channel number at this point. when going through the listings, 99% of the time i find that neither mtv, mtv2, vh1 or vh1classic are actually playing music... so what's the point anyway?
i honestly just try not to watch tv really at all anymore.
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But good ol' boy Country Music TV (or whatever it's called) always has some kind of music video or concert airing. Shame that I don't like commercial Country music. Guess their fans know how to keep the corporate side in check.
Honestly, I watch very, very little tv myself.
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humorously: this man (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28694) doesn't even own a telelvision. really. seriously: i don't own a television either, so maybe i am the man in that story :)
Watching television is like taking black spray paint to your third eye - Bill Hicks
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Originally posted by Jaguar:
But good ol' boy Country Music TV (or whatever it's called) always has some kind of music video or concert airing. Shame that I don't like commercial Country music. Guess their fans know how to keep the corporate side in check.
Honestly, I watch very, very little tv myself.
TV SUCKS!!! boo hiss.
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Yeah, eMpTyVee, as a friend used to call it, hasn't shown music videos since the 1980s. This is not news.
MTV International is better... that's how I discovered OK Go and Sophie Ellis-Bextor...
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With the joy that is digital cable, I just go to the 400+ channels that play nothing but music and leave it on. Found some good stuff that way. MTV 2 started off as "all music, all the time" but that turned into the second run channel of all the stuff that was MTV and is now repeating. I do like Headbangers Ball and Subterranean but I rarely get a chance to sit and watch.
Sadly, I find VH-1 Classic (cringe) to be a better station especially their "alternative" show where old 120 Minute videos are shown.
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come'on how can you hate the real world?!
that shit is like crack.
duff was dating joel madden (good charlotte) which is pretty creepy. i guess joel left when she turned 18.
your welcome
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On Sunday MTV -- that's MTV mind you, not even VH-1 -- had a marathon of America's Next Top Model. 12 hours. Unreal.
Though I watched about 10 episodes of Real World, I am over that -- now it's all about how fast the 20-year old skanks sleep with each other or get some lesbian-lite action going in the hot tub. No fun -- none of the actual interpersonal tension of living with people you didn't choose.
Now the Real World/Road Rules Challenges? I can still dig those...
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Meh, MTV as a music channel is no longer relevant in the age of the internet.
Just this morning I started randomly looking up old music videos that I enjoyed when I was in middle school and high school, back when MTV actually DID play videos, and I found nearly every one I typed in. I'm sure the same would go for anything coming out today as well.
Here is the list of videos I watched this morning on my own accord:
Radiohead - Paranoid Android
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance
Green Day - Basketcase
Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
Fountains of Wayne - Radiation Vibe
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Blind Melon - No Rain
Soul Asylum - Runaway Train
Weezer - Buddy Holly
No Doubt - I'm Just a Girl
The Offspring - Come Out and Play
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Originally posted by vansmack:
I watch the Hills on MTV and that's it.
Now if they go HD and kick it off with the LC Sex Video, then maybe I'll watch it again, but otherwsie, it ceased existing as a Music TV channel for me about 10 years ago, maybe more.
I don't even watch TRL any longer since they stopped showing videos in their entirety.
lc as in lauren conrad has a sex video? sweet
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
there was a good article in wired magazine
HO-YA READS WIRED! HO-YA READS WIRED!
TEH BROTHAS AND SISTAHS SAY MTV DIDN'T GET WORSE, IT GOT FO SHIZZLE BETTAH WHEN THEY LET MICHAEL JACKSON HIS PHAT, FLY VIDEOS. AND YO MTV RAPS. IT ALL STARTED TO GO UPHILL FROM DERE, HOMIES. WÃ?RD UP!
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Originally posted by Dupek Chakra:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
there was a good article in wired magazine
HO-YA READS WIRED! HO-YA READS WIRED!
TEH BROTHAS AND SISTAHS SAY MTV DIDN'T GET WORSE, IT GOT FO SHIZZLE BETTAH WHEN THEY LET MICHAEL JACKSON, JESSIE JACKSON & REGGIE JACKSON AIR THEIR PHAT, FLY VIDEOS. AND YO MTV RAPS. IT ALL STARTED TO GO UPHILL FROM DERE, HOMIES. WÃ?RD UP! [/b]
You're an off the wall cat, man. Grand Wizard Dupek strikes again. Ran out of crosses to burn, I see . . . .
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Ran out of crosses to burn, I see . . . .
You've got me pegged there, sport.
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can we get back to lc's sex tape, please?
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
You're an off the wall cat, man. Grand Wizard Dupek strikes again. Ran out of crosses to burn, I see . . . .
Blacks are over-represented on MTV. For only being 12% of the population, they get 50% of the airtime. Or do you disagree with this as well, H.Rap Brown?
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Originally posted by Dupek Chakra:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
You're an off the wall cat, man. Grand Wizard Dupek strikes again. Ran out of crosses to burn, I see . . . .
Blacks are over-represented on MTV. For only being 12% of the population, they get 50% of the airtime. Or do you disagree with this as well, H.Rap Brown? [/b]
Yeah, absolutely. I whole-heartedly agree. Cause "The Hills", "Laguna Beach", & "TRL" are about as black as programming can get. Black Panther propaganda and what not . . . .
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Yeah, definitely. Cause "The Hills", "Laguna Beach", & "TRL" are about as black as programming can get. Black Panther propaganda and what not . . . .
Go ahead and change the subject, why dontcha Eldridge. Always a good tactic when your shit is weak.
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Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
can we get back to lc's sex tape, please?
Here's Lauren's statement:
4/5/07 Statement from Lauren
"I am posting this note on my website regarding the reports that have circulated on the internet this morning. Jason and I would like to make it clear that we did not make a tape with us having sex. Jason and I are both shocked and hurt that people would say such horrible things about us. I can't believe that somebody would go to such great lengths to try to damage my reputation. I feel very grateful and blessed to have friends and family to support me at this time. I would especially like to thank all my fans for standing by me."
Perez Hilton (http://perezhilton.com/topics/lauren_conrad/you_read_it_herefirst_20070406.php) reported it, then Jason was arrested, now the offers are said to be over a $1 Million for the tape. He might be a bit desperate now.
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supposed to do 2 months for that, and has 3 court dates to go. some people shouldnt drink
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If this is a false rumor, my money is on Spencer Pratt being the one spreading it.
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spencer talks to heidi like i talk to my cat
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Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
spencer talks to heidi like i talk to my cat
post of the week
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I seriously miss 120 minutes! In middle school, I would sneak out of bed to watch it. They totally destroyed things when I was in high school. I miss watching good music videos.
I think what bothers me a lot about MTV is that it doesn't reflect it's own name. They should be forced to change their name!
Fuse is somewhat enjoyable. It used to be really awesome a few years ago, but now it's starting to really go down hill.
M2 was really good like 10 years ago before most people even thought of having satalite. While they do show some music videos, it's basically becoming part 2 of the reality tv bullshit.
VH1 atleast has a few amusing things to watch. Best Week Ever is addicted. I really love watching that and the I love (insert decade here) programing.
Somebody mentioned The Alternative which is on VH1 Classic. I fucking love that show. I've been watching it since it first started back in Summer of 2004. Before then, to see cool old school alt rock videos, I'd have to watch their program called We Are the 80s. I've noticed that vh1 classic has been adding more 90s stuff which is a bit haunting. (It's weird to be 21 and to feel old about a particular music video) The one nice thing about the channel overall is that they're all about music and that's it.
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Originally posted by Dupek Chakra:
HO-YA READS WIRED! HO-YA READS WIRED!
and what, pray tell, is wrong with that? i think that Wired is the best monthly out there.
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There's always The Tube Music Network (http://www.thetubetv.com/) if you don't like the MTV channels
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Originally posted by saintangelsin:
I seriously miss 120 minutes! In middle school, I would sneak out of bed to watch it. They totally destroyed things when I was in high school. I miss watching good music videos.
Somebody mentioned The Alternative which is on VH1 Classic. I fucking love that show. I've been watching it since it first started back in Summer of 2004. Before then, to see cool old school alt rock videos, I'd have to watch their program called We Are the 80s. I've noticed that vh1 classic has been adding more 90s stuff which is a bit haunting. (It's weird to be 21 and to feel old about a particular music video) The one nice thing about the channel overall is that they're all about music and that's it.
but you have to watch out, the alternative does show alot of videos over and over- some of them i don't mind watching over and over, like "birdhouse in your soul" (i was watching it a month ago or so and something occurred to me, that video is filmed in the jefferson building of the library of congress) or "this corrosion."
i think i've got 10+ vcr tapes of 120 minutes from early to mid-90s, including the dave kendall, lewis largent, and matt pinhead, err pinfield hosting years.