Music Videos.

[Foru2ctoo]

I am one of the few out there that do not have cable. I don't get to watch MTV or Comedy Central. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, but you guys might have a difference of opinion.

Do you think the music videos are a better substitute than just listening to the radio and liking the song for what it is. Comments and opinions are welcomed.

[moonsee]

well
for the most part music is better without a video
but in some cases
i see a song on mtv
like the video/song
and then when i hear it without the video it isnt the same

[Diesel]

heh, I've had cable for years and can't remember the last time I saw a music video on MTV.


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[Alien]

moonsee: When did MTV start to play videos? I've been waiting for them to try that for YEARS!

They should rename it to VTV - Variety Television, full of sitcoms, game shows, reality shows, cartoons.

...and MTV2 sucks usually http://www.aliensoup.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif I'm waiting for when they branch out (there's talk now in the industry) with MTVRAP, MTV80's, etc, that will be alot of fun. I want that.

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[moonsee]

hehe
i catch a video on mtv every now and then
usually late at night

[spidergoolash]

mtv was the best in the early 80s. it'll never be the same again, but i still like to watch the occasional video every now and again for old times sake. i particularly like the red hot chili peppers. they make extremely cool videos and are very talented musicians.

actually, imo, vh1 is better, with their bio's and "the list", etc.

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[moonsee]

hahaha
yea i saw it
it was funny because it was all like
close to exactly how it was

[Diesel]

Did anyone happen to catch SNL's parody of MTV's "Who Wants to Be A VJ 3" last night?
It was hilarious. They did a fake poll to decide between the two finalists, and the results were something like 1.5% for the guy, 0.5% for the girl, and 98% for "Just play some damn videos already".

ROFL

I also liked the part where they had the cast member who was playing Carson introduce himself as "Hi, I'm Carson Daly and I'm a huge tool!"
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[speedracer120]

Cable huh? Whats cable? http://www.aliensoup.com/ubb/smilies/oogle.gif

[Helga The Viking]

Personally, I enjoy VH1. Me and the hubby always get a good laugh when they PRESENT their DIVA shows... And ya' gotta love their "Behind The Bull----" series. Everyone has a problem, we fired the whole band, the drummer spontaneously combusted.... blah, blah, blah. Anyone have a favorite?

[spidergoolash]

sorry, def leppard takes it. not much luck here (drummer lost an arm, one dies).

and motley crew (yeeaahhhh meeeeannn). they're like 42 and they still think they're 18 (errrfff).

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[Foru2ctoo]

Music is better without the video. The video only provides a distraction so that you cannot concentrate completely on the lyrics and like the song only because of it's beat and/or rhythm. An example would be Eminem's latest hit The Real Slim Shady. The lyrics are crap, but it's got that catchy so please stand up line.

[nootch]

Beastie Boys - Sabotage that video rocks! And they did it themselves without a permit. http://www.aliensoup.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

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