What makes music cheesy?

Trollheart · 10-20-2017, 05:30 PM

Only cause you misread and thought they were discussing vibrators!

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Lisnaholic · 10-25-2017, 10:07 AM

I'm surprised that "cheesy" has veered so much in the direction of prog or metal that takes itself too seriously.

To me, the cheesiest songs are the ones that make a clumsy or obvious appeal to maudlin emotions. Clarence Carter has done some decent stuff I believe, but this song suffers from an overdose of cheese:-

**Janszoon** · 10-25-2017, 10:12 AM

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I personally get the impression that when people call music cheesy, it often has to do with the apparent earnestness of the music/vocals.

Not the only component by any means, but it seems to be part of the equation.

I think pomposity is a bigger factor than earnestness. Also, trying to be super cool and failing super hard is a substantial factor.

Edit: Also, what Lisnaholic mentioned above, which I'd describe as sappiness.

Blue Hawk · 10-25-2017, 12:05 PM

One of the most cheesiest metal songs ever made.

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-25-2017, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think pomposity is a bigger factor than earnestness. Also, trying to be super cool and failing super hard is a substantial factor.

Edit: Also, what Lisnaholic mentioned above, which I'd describe as sappiness.

Now if something managed to be both pompous, earnest and sappy at the same time, that might be a pretty cringey listen.

The Batlord · 10-25-2017, 04:20 PM

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Now if something managed to be both pompous, earnest and sappy at the same time, that might be a pretty cringey listen.

You listen to that **** all the time, you symphonic metal cretin.

Trollheart · 10-25-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You listen to that **** all the time, you symphonic metal cretin.

pwned.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 10-25-2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

pwned.

cringed

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-25-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You listen to that **** all the time, you symphonic metal cretin.

Except I don't think "sappy" applies to any symphonic metal song I actually really like. What someone else would think is another story. Also, symphonic metal is a pretty tiny part of my music diet.

**Janszoon** · 10-25-2017, 05:10 PM

Things that make music cheesy exhibit A:

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	I'm surprised that "cheesy" has veered so much in the direction of prog or metal that takes itself too seriously. To me, the cheesiest songs are the ones that make a clumsy or obvious appeal to maudlin emotions. Clarence Carter has done some decent stuff I believe, but this song suffers from an overdose of cheese:- __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

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