What Makes a Good Band?

davebon · 07-15-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjinnx

In your opinion what do you think makes a good band?

Bands producing an inimitable sound, that have their own way of playing. Not knock offs like say... Cold Play.

We could be cynical and say, one that makes a lot of money, but money and art do not always go hand-in-hand. Some great bands “sell out” leaving their earlier works, (usually) superior to their more commercial releases. So, maybe a good band is one that can retain its roots and yet still appeal to the masses?

**Janszoon** · 07-19-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince_Phillip

*A sense of unity
*Finding a way to break new ground
*B@LL$

B at double L dollar sign is key.

Key · 07-19-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince_Phillip

*Finding a way to break new ground

That isn't always necessary. There are plenty of great bands out there that sound alike. If being a good band was to find a way to break new ground, no bands would sound the same. I could be assuming the wrong thing with what you said, but still.

ThisIsMyLove · 07-19-2012, 01:29 PM

Good music.

Thankyou and goodnight.

Rjinn · 07-20-2012, 06:56 PM

Bit of a captain obvious.

locoman23 · 07-21-2012, 03:46 AM

There's not much else to it really.

mervi · 07-21-2012, 04:09 AM

Yeah, that kinda sums it up. But what if there was a band that made crappy music but had very entertaining gigs? Would it be a good band? Considering that an excellent band would make good music and have great gigs. Though I'm not sure if great gigs are important if they make brilliant music.

I'm confused. I'll let myself out.

locoman23 · 07-21-2012, 04:37 AM

Isn't the point of the band to make good music? A music show, aka a concert, cannot be good if the music isn't good since in the end, it should all come down to music.

Rjinn · 07-21-2012, 04:47 AM

Yes, but this wasn't intended to be a topic clearly obvious. Was leaning towards a more explanatory or opinionated reasons as to what's behind a good band or "good music". More of discussion than anything. Perhaps I should of made the topic clearer or further detailed.

ama542blake · 07-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Another thing I like is when a band can back up their music live. Green Day, for example, sound my h better live in my opinion, especially the singer.

07-19-2012, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
ThisIsMyLove Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 22	Good music. Thankyou and goodnight. __________________ Sleeping is giving in, no matter what the time is, Sleeping is giving in, so lift those heavy eyelids.

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Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	Bit of a captain obvious. __________________ last.fm

07-21-2012, 04:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
mervi Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Finland Posts: 30	Yeah, that kinda sums it up. But what if there was a band that made crappy music but had very entertaining gigs? Would it be a good band? Considering that an excellent band would make good music and have great gigs. Though I'm not sure if great gigs are important if they make brilliant music. I'm confused. I'll let myself out. __________________ I am the imaginary friend of the kid next door. If you care enough to write a song about how you don't care, you actually care.

07-21-2012, 04:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	Yes, but this wasn't intended to be a topic clearly obvious. Was leaning towards a more explanatory or opinionated reasons as to what's behind a good band or "good music". More of discussion than anything. Perhaps I should of made the topic clearer or further detailed. __________________ last.fm Last edited by Rjinn; 07-21-2012 at 05:29 AM.

07-21-2012, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
ama542blake Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 11	Another thing I like is when a band can back up their music live. Green Day, for example, sound my h better live in my opinion, especially the singer. __________________ Favorite Band: Cartel Favorite Singer: Will Pugh of Cartel Favorite Guitarist: TBD Favorite Bassist: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers [U]Favorite Drummer: Cobus Potgieter of... YouTube

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locoman23 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	There's not much else to it really.

07-21-2012, 04:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
locoman23 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	Isn't the point of the band to make good music? A music show, aka a concert, cannot be good if the music isn't good since in the end, it should all come down to music.