Bruno Mars Suprised Me

[mykcob4]

I watched the Super Bowl with little interest. I was disappointed in the commercials and anticipated an even greater disappointment in the halftime show. Man was I surprised! Mars was fantastic. Musically he brought skill and creativity to the show. Probably because I am 56 and probably because Mars went "oldschool" is the reason I enjoyed it so much. I even enjoyed the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which I can usually do without. I have heard some of Bruno Mars' songs before and never cared for them because they were always nothing more than self-entitled sexual garbage. You know, rap beats with phrases like "I'm the best....etc! But his halftime show was a great  even inspiring music medley of upbeat ballads and iconic hits. The mix of Funk and Motown Soul with modern pop (almost Michael Jackson like) was refreshing. His dance tribute to James Brown was entertaining as well albeit a short one. I have a new found respect for Bruno Mars that I never expected to happen.

[Hijiri Byakuren]

I suspect a lot of artists like him are actually quite good, but are required by the big corporations of the music industry to turn out trash that they know will sell. Great artists like Joe Satriani are still doing albums and concerts, but you don't exactly see their stuff flying off the shelves. That's just how things are, because that's how consumerism works: if shit sells, you make more shit.

[Hijiri Byakuren]

Oh a Satriani fan. Haven't heard that name in a long time. :)

My father's a fan of him. I've just heard enough to know he's good.

[AllPurposeAtheist]

I was disappointed there wasn't an inadvertent titty.

[mykcob4]

I suspect a lot of artists like him are actually quite good, but are required by the big corporations of the music industry to turn out trash that they know will sell. Great artists like Joe Satriani are still doing albums and concerts, but you don't exactly see their stuff flying off the shelves. That's just how things are, because that's how consumerism works: if shit sells, you make more shit.

I hate the fact that art is sold in a way that the lowest common denominator dictates the product.

[Hijiri Byakuren]

I suspect a lot of artists like him are actually quite good, but are required by the big corporations of the music industry to turn out trash that they know will sell. Great artists like Joe Satriani are still doing albums and concerts, but you don't exactly see their stuff flying off the shelves. That's just how things are, because that's how consumerism works: if shit sells, you make more shit.

I hate the fact that art is sold in a way that the lowest common denominator dictates the product.

If it were limited to art, the world would be a much nicer place to live in.

[Shiranu]

I actually kinda like Bruno

[mykcob4]

I actually kinda like Bruno

After seeing him really display his talent I do too.

[josephpalazzo]

At the age of 5, he was imitating Elvis, courtesy of his uncle who made a living as an Elvis impersonator. Bruno was then nicknamed "little Elvis". It's not surprising that his music and stage performance contain heavy influences from the 50's and 60's.

[Plu]

I suspect a lot of artists like him are actually quite good, but are required by the big corporations of the music industry to turn out trash that they know will sell. Great artists like Joe Satriani are still doing albums and concerts, but you don't exactly see their stuff flying off the shelves. That's just how things are, because that's how consumerism works: if shit sells, you make more shit.

I hate the fact that art is sold in a way that the lowest common denominator dictates the product.

Welcome to capitalism.

[Fidel_Castronaut]

Probably shouldn't have turned your back on him.

[PickelledEggs]

I suspect a lot of artists like him are actually quite good, but are required by the big corporations of the music industry to turn out trash that they know will sell. Great artists like Joe Satriani are still doing albums and concerts, but you don't exactly see their stuff flying off the shelves. That's just how things are, because that's how consumerism works: if shit sells, you make more shit.

If Satch got up there and played Summer Song or Crystal Planet, it think it would have been a much more exciting half time show. Bruno Mars wasn't a bad choice though. He's mainstream, but not a pain in the ears like the people they get for the other halftime shows. I enjoyed it.