Those that live in Korea probably heard this to death, but this tune seems to be getting a lot of popularity lately around the world. It's close to the top of the charts.
It's catchy, but it also seems like trying to dance while riding a horse...
what do you think of it?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0)
Well I guess we now have a gauge of how behind the times, Portugal is.
Quote from: garbon on November 13, 2012, 07:35:20 PM
Well I guess we now have a gauge of how behind the times, Portugal is.
They are all out to lunch with their tiny meal allowances.
That video is all about Psy mocking Koreans who are money and status obsessed, personified by the Gangnam crowd.
Quote from: garbon on November 13, 2012, 07:35:20 PM
Well I guess we now have a gauge of how behind the times, Portugal is.
:lol:
Quote from: garbon on November 13, 2012, 07:35:20 PM
Well I guess we now have a gauge of how behind the times, Portugal is.
its not so much Portugal as Martim being old :D
I love that video. Especially Hyuna.
In other news, our Portuguese corespondent reports that Obama is the new president of the US.
It's already been number 1 in the UK charts. Here's our typically British response :bowler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FtZkVRkusQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FtZkVRkusQ)
he feels like sharing with the group and you tear him apart :P
yeah it is everywhere already, Martim.
Yeah, it's been around a bit. It's normally not my type of music, but for some reason I like it, and the video is pretty funny. Plenty of parodies by now, of course (Kim Jong style, Deadpool etc.).
Incidentally, we just learned that one of our new female colleagues was still unaware of the song, so we indoctrinated her 5 minutes ago. She's not Portuguese, though.
It is bizzare how it has took off in so many countries. Just out of nowhere, random.
Quote from: Tyr on November 14, 2012, 05:15:48 AM
It is bizzare how it has took off in so many countries. Just out of nowhere, random.
Welcome to the Internet Age. Looks like Portugal isn't the only place behind the times. :P
Jusst found this new social media site "Facebook". Name seems kind of bland, anyone try it? Is it worth switching from myspace?
I just deactivated Facebook, tired of all the spam every time I check my e-mail.
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on November 14, 2012, 10:44:58 AM
Jusst found this new social media site "Facebook". Name seems kind of bland, anyone try it? Is it worth switching from myspace?
I miss paper facebook. :(
I was shown that last week for the first time when visiting a gay couple. :Embarrass:
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 14, 2012, 11:00:43 AM
I just deactivated Facebook, tired of all the spam every time I check my e-mail.
check you privacy settings and reject any & all kind of apps your "friends" want you to install.
For Tamas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY1MVQeeStY :P
Quote from: Martim Silva on November 13, 2012, 07:26:46 PM
Those that live in Korea probably heard this to death, but this tune seems to be getting a lot of popularity lately around the world. It's close to the top of the charts.
It's catchy, but it also seems like trying to dance while riding a horse...
what do you think of it?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZmkU5Pg1sw
This made the jump from Internet to mainstream American TV months ago.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 14, 2012, 11:00:43 AM
I just deactivated Facebook, tired of all the spam every time I check my e-mail.
You can turn off email notifications you know
Quote from: Martim Silva on November 13, 2012, 07:26:46 PM
Those that live in Korea probably heard this to death, but this tune seems to be getting a lot of popularity lately around the world. It's close to the top of the charts.
It's catchy, but it also seems like trying to dance while riding a horse...
what do you think of it?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0)
:huh:
:huh:
Please refer to the statement under my avatar pic
Quote from: 11B4V on November 16, 2012, 03:25:00 AM
:huh:
Please refer to the statement under my avatar pic
Do you mean Martim or Psy? :unsure:
Some people like being punched in the face.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 14, 2012, 11:00:43 AM
I just deactivated Facebook, tired of all the spam every time I check my e-mail.
You monster! Can you be any more self-centered? What about the millions of other users?
It's for their own good. :sleep:
Old enough to have been Presidential election-spoof fodder...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTCRwi71_ns
Not to forget the Hitler version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nv6C25XYps
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on November 16, 2012, 10:45:00 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on November 16, 2012, 03:25:00 AM
:huh:
Please refer to the statement under my avatar pic
Do you mean Martim or Psy? :unsure:
The dude in the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M660rjNCH0A&feature=related
This version of the original amuses me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6ZSZbNfSpk
I read in the news that Gangnam Style is now the most viewed video on YouTube, so I finally watched it today. Mildly entertaining.
OPEN CONDOM STORE
Quote from: Caliga on November 25, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
OPEN CONDOM STORE
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Quote from: Caliga on November 25, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
OPEN CONDOM STORE
Oppa means big brother - but in the same way the Japanese use it. Think daddy in "call me daddy" :perv:
Gangnam - the richest, highest class district in Seoul. The equivalent of Manhattan.
I like my explanation better.
This shit is stupid, and only makes me wish I was at Imjin River, stacking them 5 five high and using them for sand bags.
Old man is old.
If I want to watch chubby Korean dudes gyrate, I'll go to the dry cleaners and watch them squirm as I bitch about shorting me on starch.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 06:24:19 AM
This shit is stupid, and only makes me wish I was at Imjin River, stacking them 5 five high and using them for sand bags.
Seedy's hearing bugles this morning. :lol:
Bugle dance remixes, no less.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 08:34:23 AM
If I want to watch chubby Korean dudes gyrate, I'll go to the dry cleaners and watch them squirm as I bitch about shorting me on starch.
Do you also tell them, "Back in my day . . . "?
Quiet, you. Stupid music is still stupid music, and especially stupider with a stupid Asian slant. GET IT THATS A JOKE SON A GAG
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 08:58:35 AM
Quiet, you. Stupid music is still stupid music, and especially stupider with a stupid Asian slant. GET IT THATS A JOKE SON A GAG
Well, there are some good Chinese/Korean metal bands (like Chthonic).
:homestar:
Quote from: Syt on November 26, 2012, 09:04:38 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 08:58:35 AM
Quiet, you. Stupid music is still stupid music, and especially stupider with a stupid Asian slant. GET IT THATS A JOKE SON A GAG
Well, there are some good Chinese/Korean metal bands (like Chthonic).
Fuck you. Asian music and European music suck donkey ass balls. It's goofy Eurotrash like you I hold responsible for bringing shit like Chumbawumba and Ace of Bass to our shores.
Besides, I can't hear you over the new Soundgarden REAL AMERICAN MUSIC.
Soundgarden going on 30 years & still not have gone thru with that Grunge suicide? :bleeding:
What's interesting is the chatter that this might help K-Pop get a leg into American mainstream. I wonder how that will play out as it is seems like this could easily just be a one off. I don't think anyone is suggesting this song is good - just kinda fun in a quirky way. :unsure:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 09:15:26 AM
Fuck you. Asian music and European music suck donkey ass balls. It's goofy Eurotrash like you I hold responsible for bringing shit like Chumbawumba and Ace of Bass to our shores.
Besides, I can't hear you over the new Soundgarden REAL AMERICAN MUSIC.
Don't be an idiot, I can think of plenty of nice acts from Europe...unless we're doing the whole UK isn't in Europe angle.
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2012, 09:19:24 AM
What's interesting is the chatter that this might help K-Pop get a leg into American mainstream. I wonder how that will play out as it is seems like this could easily just be a one off. I don't think anyone is suggesting this song is good - just kinda fun in a quirky way. :unsure:
:yes:
It's a catchy little song and the music video is really over-the-top and nonsensical but in a very humorous way.
It's just another music fad. I'm not sure why people are up in arms about it. :huh:
I don't see anybody up in arms over it. :homestar:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 06:24:19 AM
This shit is stupid, and only makes me wish I was at Imjin River, stacking them 5 five high and using them for sand bags.
You don't even like the perky redhead chick?
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Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 09:15:26 AM
Quote from: Syt on November 26, 2012, 09:04:38 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 08:58:35 AM
Quiet, you. Stupid music is still stupid music, and especially stupider with a stupid Asian slant. GET IT THATS A JOKE SON A GAG
Well, there are some good Chinese/Korean metal bands (like Chthonic).
Fuck you. Asian music and European music suck donkey ass balls. It's goofy Eurotrash like you I hold responsible for bringing shit like Chumbawumba and Ace of Bass to our shores.
Besides, I can't hear you over the new Soundgarden REAL AMERICAN MUSIC.
You're barking up the wrong tree here, as I like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Therapy?, Ministry, Faith No More etc. and am not particularly fond of Chumbawumba or Ace of Base. Still, I'm not as close minded as to shun everything else.
Quote from: Syt on November 26, 2012, 10:09:53 AM
You're barking up the wrong tree here, as I like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Therapy?, Ministry, Faith No More etc. and am not particularly fond of Chumbawumba or Ace of Base. Still, I'm not as close minded as to shun everything else.
You're obviously just not old enough yet. :)
Quote from: Ed Anger on November 26, 2012, 09:27:40 AM
I don't see anybody up in arms over it. :homestar:
I am starting to see conspiracies everywhere. I need to stop reading the Egypt thread. :ph34r:
Quote from: FunkMonk on November 26, 2012, 11:22:42 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on November 26, 2012, 09:27:40 AM
I don't see anybody up in arms over it. :homestar:
I am starting to see conspiracies everywhere. I need to stop reading the Egypt thread. :ph34r:
:hug:
You were right. 11 said the guy should be beat and Seeds has started frothing.
Quote from: FunkMonk on November 26, 2012, 11:22:42 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on November 26, 2012, 09:27:40 AM
I don't see anybody up in arms over it. :homestar:
I am starting to see conspiracies everywhere. I need to stop reading the Egypt thread. :ph34r:
he's on to it... :ph34r:
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2012, 09:20:48 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 09:15:26 AM
Fuck you. Asian music and European music suck donkey ass balls. It's goofy Eurotrash like you I hold responsible for bringing shit like Chumbawumba and Ace of Bass to our shores.
Besides, I can't hear you over the new Soundgarden REAL AMERICAN MUSIC.
Don't be an idiot, I can think of plenty of nice acts from Europe...unless we're doing the whole UK isn't in Europe angle.
We are. The UK gets a pass.
Wiki says the first band you listed is from the UK. :whistle:
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2012, 01:21:57 PM
Wiki says the first band you listed is from the UK. :whistle:
You get an F for using Wiki as primary resource material.
Besides, like I would fucking know where the fuck Chumbamumba comes from, thought they were fucked up Germans that sang in English or something.
Anyway, I stand by my statement. Shitty Korean dance music sucks MacArthur's dead ballsack.
I think consulting wiki is about all that one should do when talking about a band like Chumbawumba.
Also, you aren't standing my your statement if you are constantly editing it.
We've got enough fucking lawyers around here, g. Stop it.
I don't mind the Gangnam Style song, but it's stuck in my head after it having been played like three times at yesterday's game.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 26, 2012, 01:33:10 PM
We've got enough fucking lawyers around here, g. Stop it.
I'll give you the deal that I gave Raz. I'll try not to comment on silly things you say, if you try and say less silly things. :P
That's only because you're on their side with the goofy dance music, what with the water bottles and the pacifiers and shit. Poppycock.
I like this recent live performance of Gangnam Style with guest star MC Hammer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onkl2gKrHPA
QuoteOppa is Gangnam style
Gangnam style
A girl who is warm and humane during the day
A classy girl who know how to enjoy the freedom of a cup of coffee
A girl whose heart gets hotter when night comes
A girl with that kind of twist
I'm a guy
A guy who is as warm as you during the day
A guy who one-shots his coffee before it even cools down
A guy whose heart bursts when night comes
That kind of guy
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Now let's go until the end
Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh
A girl who looks quiet but plays when she plays
A girl who puts her hair down when the right time comes
A girl who covers herself but is more sexy than a girl who bares it all
A sensible girl like that
I'm a guy
A guy who seems calm but plays when he plays
A guy who goes completely crazy when the right time comes
A guy who has bulging ideas rather than muscles
That kind of guy
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Now let's go until the end
Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh
On top of the running man is the flying man, baby baby
I'm a man who knows a thing or two
On top of the running man is the flying man, baby baby
I'm a man who knows a thing or two
You know what I'm saying
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh
It speaks to me, I'm going to get that tattooed on my back.
Very good lyrics.
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2012, 09:19:24 AM
What's interesting is the chatter that this might help K-Pop get a leg into American mainstream. I wonder how that will play out as it is seems like this could easily just be a one off. I don't think anyone is suggesting this song is good - just kinda fun in a quirky way. :unsure:
I think that's optimistic on behalf of K-Pop.
I mean, they have slick production values and they do some catchy tunes once in a while, but I'd be surprised if people got into listening to non-English lyrics. Minimum requirement for entry is someone who is fluent in English, which is not impossible. Even so, I think it's a long shot. Unless you're British, you have to basically pass as American to make it in the US mainstream music market.
If American TV viewers had taken to Korean TV dramas, then maybe... as it is now... doubt it very much.
Actually Seedy, since you seem to like some punk stuff you might actually like some earlier Chumbawamba. They have had a pretty wide range.
... you know, from before they sold out and got popular :nerd:
Are you mocking me, suh?
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Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2012, 01:22:01 PM
Are you mocking me, suh?
I'm actually not.
They may be a little too leftist for you, but they put out some pretty decent punk rock. Personally, I enjoyed their
English Rebel Songs which isn't punk rock (at least stylistically), but nonetheless pretty 99%-ish. The album is all history-like too, so you might find them of interest just on that level.
Psy Becomes Millionaire
'With one song, 34-year-old Park Jae-sang – better known as PSY – is set to become a millionaire from YouTube ads and iTunes downloads, underlining a shift in how money is being made in the music business. An even bigger dollop of cash will come from TV commercials.
From just those sources, PSY and his camp will rake in at least $8.1 million this year, according to an analysis by The Associated Press of publicly available information and industry estimates. But for online music sales in South Korea, he'll earn less than $60,000.'
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/05/psy-millionaire-gangnam-style-millions_n_2244107.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/05/psy-millionaire-gangnam-style-millions_n_2244107.html)
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I'm sure he's got a lot of stuff like this his background. He had a really edgy rep before Gangnam style made him big.
http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/08/gangnam-rile-psys-past-anti-american-performances-stir-controversy/
Quote from: Jacob on November 27, 2012, 01:03:17 PM
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2012, 09:19:24 AM
What's interesting is the chatter that this might help K-Pop get a leg into American mainstream. I wonder how that will play out as it is seems like this could easily just be a one off. I don't think anyone is suggesting this song is good - just kinda fun in a quirky way. :unsure:
I think that's optimistic on behalf of K-Pop.
I mean, they have slick production values and they do some catchy tunes once in a while, but I'd be surprised if people got into listening to non-English lyrics. Minimum requirement for entry is someone who is fluent in English, which is not impossible. Even so, I think it's a long shot. Unless you're British, you have to basically pass as American to make it in the US mainstream music market.
If American TV viewers had taken to Korean TV dramas, then maybe... as it is now... doubt it very much.
I've heard a fair few idiots talk about it helping K-pop break through in the west.
Pretty much agree that its a one off and people aren't going to start listening to foreign music. And if people did start listening to foreign music surely Latin American or some sort of European music would have the best chance.
Though this Psy guy does speak pretty good English. Wouldn't be beyond the pale for him to try and put together an English album. Might be able to get a tiny bit of a success I think. Not much though.
It's possible to market foreign language music in the US--look at The Gypsy Kings. Unfortunately for K-pop, there's no precedent in the bubblegum segment.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 09, 2012, 06:24:57 PM
It's possible to market foreign language music in the US--look at The Gypsy Kings. Unfortunately for K-pop, there's no precedent in the bubblegum segment.
But there's a large Latinos community still speaking spanish in the US, no? They already have a wide consumer base, where as Korean pop would need to start from zero.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 09, 2012, 06:40:49 AM
I'm sure he's got a lot of stuff like this his background. He had a really edgy rep before Gangnam style made him big.
http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/08/gangnam-rile-psys-past-anti-american-performances-stir-controversy/
My middle sister and her husband are quite miffed, and my brother in law commented that it's no surprise that Obama gave him such a warm welcome then.
Bear in mind that 10 years ago my sister proudly shared a story how she shocked "stupid Americans" by not getting up to salute the German flag when all the American soldiers did and telling them off that Germany had learned her lesson about flag waving patriotism. She was married to her current husband for 10+ years already at the time. Then again she quite liked Hispanics before she lived in El Paso and Blacks before she lived in North Carolina. :hmm:
Sounds like a keeper. :swiss:
Quote from: viper37 on December 10, 2012, 11:04:26 AM
But there's a large Latinos community still speaking spanish in the US, no? They already have a wide consumer base, where as Korean pop would need to start from zero.
I don't think the success of The Gypsy Kings had anything to do with Latinos. I'd be willing to bet more gringos listened to them than did Latinos.
And there are a lot of Koreans in the US now.
I think if we see US appreciation for K-drama, then maybe K-pop has a chance; but I don't see that happening.
IMO, Gagnam style was a novelty hit in the vein of the Macarena et. al.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 10, 2012, 02:19:10 PM
Quote from: viper37 on December 10, 2012, 11:04:26 AM
But there's a large Latinos community still speaking spanish in the US, no? They already have a wide consumer base, where as Korean pop would need to start from zero.
I don't think the success of The Gypsy Kings had anything to do with Latinos. I'd be willing to bet more gringos listened to them than did Latinos.
Yeah, they were a big hit here. Very low latino population and all.
Quote from: Jacob on December 10, 2012, 02:30:04 PM
I think if we see US appreciation for K-drama, then maybe K-pop has a chance; but I don't see that happening.
IMO, Gagnam style was a novelty hit in the vein of the Macarena et. al.
My wife digs the show "Pasta". :P
So of all ad spots, didn't think Psy would use his song to shill for pistachios.
Also, crack your nuts now.
Quote from: garbon on April 30, 2013, 05:40:29 PM
So of all ad spots, didn't think Psy would use his song to shill for pistachios.
You're a little behind the times Garbo - that spot debuted back at the Superbowl.
Quote from: Barrister on May 01, 2013, 09:12:59 AM
Quote from: garbon on April 30, 2013, 05:40:29 PM
So of all ad spots, didn't think Psy would use his song to shill for pistachios.
You're a little behind the times Garbo - that spot debuted back at the Superbowl.
I never see commercials till Hulu decides to show them to me. -_-
Lately it's been telling me about disneyworld and that I can watch exo squad on Hulu.