POLL! pink floyd would never happen in today's music industry

[ElFenix]

 

[MercenaryForHire]

I concur

- M4H

 

[myusername]

Hmmm. Barrett Floyd or Gilmour Floyd?

 

[godspeedx]

OOoooooh, it's a tie!!!!

 

[DrNoobie]

I agree. Most young listeners today don't like anything but pop and rap...quite sad.

 

[aircooled]

Todays younger market probably wouldn't take it... Might make an indie label.

 

[Fausto]

I think they'd make it. Look at bands like Radiohead and Sigur Ros. Not the same kind of music exactly, but a similar approach IMHO.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Fausto
I think they'd make it. Look at bands like Radiohead and Sigur Ros. Not the same kind of music exactly, but a similar approach IMHO.

i think radiohead is a bit before *today's* music industry... we didn't have britney spears or backstreet boys or anything like that yet... though it was certainly trending toward the utter crap that gets pumped out today... rock seems, well, dead.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Fausto
I think they'd make it. Look at bands like Radiohead and Sigur Ros. Not the same kind of music exactly, but a similar approach IMHO.

Who?

 

[gistech1978]

one would hope that talent would mean something in today's music market.
but im not sure that is always the case.
20 minute songs and solos are pretty much a thing of the past.
unless youre into jambands, but they arent an indication of 'today's music industry'

voted i agree, they would not make it.

The only way they could, is through constant touring ala Phish and gradually gain a fanbase through word of mouth.
they wouldnt get a major label deal or radio play at all.

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

I think if PF just started in the mid 90's or so it would be one of those bands that have a cult following but aren't mainstream, kind of like Dream Theater or someone like that.

 

[aircooled]

depends if kids are smoking pot these days.....

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: aircooled
depends if kids are smoking pot these days.....

being a stoner doesn't mean you listen to good music.


for that, you need heroin or coke, put on some charlie parker...

 

[murphy55d]

they wouldn't make it. it has nothing to do with musical talent, it's just not what is popular right now.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

It has nothing to do with the "industry" and everything to do with the climate of the market. They would defenitely happen with todays industry. Not todays market though.

 

[Iron Woode]

They would only make it if the had a bunch of Ho's and skanks with their stage acts and videos.

 

[Emrys]

I think they'd make it, but I don't know if they'd have the same size following at first, if at all.

 

[prvteye2003]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Fausto
I think they'd make it. Look at bands like Radiohead and Sigur Ros. Not the same kind of music exactly, but a similar approach IMHO.

i think radiohead is a bit before *today's* music industry... we didn't have britney spears or backstreet boys or anything like that yet... though it was certainly trending toward the utter crap that gets pumped out today... rock seems, well, dead.

I have to agree with you about rock seeming dead. But, that's all I listen too. None of today's crap. Old school rock rules.

 

[BurnItDwn]

They would make it. There are lots of people who don't listen to the mind numbing garbage that gets marketed up the wazoo. Sure it would be a slow start, but they would have to be underground for a while, playying at shows whenever the opportunity arises, charging very little for their demo, and just trying to get their name out. They would have to work day jobs for at least the first couple of years, but eventually they would hit gold since they are talented musicians, and lots of people who appreciate talented musicians don't care about what bands the radio plays, what videos are on mtv, or who is on the top40 chart. Lots of people base their CD purchases off of reviews, word of mouth, and live shows.

 

[BillGates]

They would make it - I thought everybody realized today's music is nearly all crap? Pink Floyd would fit in perfectly!

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Fausto
I think they'd make it. Look at bands like Radiohead and Sigur Ros. Not the same kind of music exactly, but a similar approach IMHO.

i think radiohead is a bit before *today's* music industry... we didn't have britney spears or backstreet boys or anything like that yet... though it was certainly trending toward the utter crap that gets pumped out today... rock seems, well, dead.

the bends, ok computer and kid a were 1995, 1997 and 2001 respectively.
backstreet boys were 1995-2000-ish
britney was 1998-present

so they're all about the same time

 

[Manzelle]

Tool is my generation's Pink Floyd (I am 22) in my opinion...the similarities are more prevalent during a live performance...

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: Manzelle
Tool is my generation's Pink Floyd (I am 22) in my opinion...the similarities are more prevalent during a live performance...

Agree completely. Lateralus was extremely Floyd-esque imo. This next one is supposed to be a lot harder according to Carey. We'll see if the Floyd still shines through. I hope so.

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: Manzelle
Tool is my generation's Pink Floyd (I am 22) in my opinion...the similarities are more prevalent during a live performance...

Never seen a pink floyd concert, but having listened to their albums, I'd have to agree.

 

[JetBlack69]

What do you mean? If you took Pink Floyd from the 60-70s and put them in today's music industry? If you played "Arnold Lane" or "See Emily Play" on the radio today as their first single, it would go no where fast. However, if Money, Comfortably Numb or Wish You Were Here were their first single, then they would have a shot.

Also, define "happen." I don't think teenie-boppers or MTV would like them, their songs are just too long (for the most part.) If they played lots of shows, word of mouth would start a fan base. It's also about image and I don't think many people could pick out a member of Pink Floyd if he were walking down the street. Heck, I wear a hat everyday with the walking hammers logo from The Wall and most people I've talked to don't know that.