Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: Jun 12, 2013 - 21:22 | |
Everybody in my churches loves this song...
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Donna_Stride
(London, UK) | | Posted: May 17, 2013 - 02:44 | |
I have tried to like Florence and The Machine many times, but she is just not my cuppa.
That said I will still listen to her when played, so no PSD button |
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Mar 24, 2013 - 14:34 | |
handyrae wrote:I respectfully disagree with you there. If you can only convey emotion with screaming, then your range is very limited. My issue with Florence is that she screams – A LOT – and after a while it all sounds very similar and very boring. That being said, I do like this song quite a lot as it has a nice balance between the screaming and the singing. However, I wouldn't want to listen to many Florence and the Machine songs back to back. Now for an artist like Adele, it seems to me that her screaming is an attempt to approximate emotion that she either isn’t feeling or is unable to covey otherwise. My impression of Adele is that perhaps she’s singing songs that, at her young age, she may not really “get.” However, I look forward to hearing what she’s doing in another decade or two. An artist at the top of their game can express emotion in a whisper as well as in a scream and knows when to use one or the other (or any other number of techniques, for that matter). Variety is indeed the spice of life, and I wish some artists would explore that a bit more in their own work. I don't mind her voice, or singing, in the least. Where she is played and who likes or doesn't like her is irrelevant (to Lakeview's comment). Do you like her? That's all that matters. I don't like her (sorry). All this talk about what's good and what's not good...what does it lead to? What's the point? The point is that if you like something, I mean really like something, then say so. Some others will probably feel the same way, and you're doing them a favor by bringing an artist to their attention. On the flip side, warning others not to spend the time or money on this or that artist is also doing them a favor. It's a big winnowing out. |
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion) | | Posted: Mar 15, 2013 - 08:34 | |
She's very significant with rhythm and arrangements. I like this style. She's got something to say and isn't afraid to say it. True that I can nearly always pick out a FATM tune...but that being said...she and band is still very good and I respect what they do.
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dkwalika
(Upper Midwest) | | Posted: Mar 10, 2013 - 10:30 | |
I feel she is overshadowed by Adele, which is a shame. Every bit as good, if not better.
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BazH
| | Posted: Jan 25, 2013 - 10:04 | |
Agree about her live, one to see.
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britinva
| | Posted: Dec 20, 2012 - 12:00 | |
Every time I hear this woman sing I check to see the name of the band, clearly I need to buy this album. I'm a sucker for some strong female vocals.
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Highlowsel
(New York City) | | Posted: Dec 20, 2012 - 11:59 | |
Man can this woman bellow or what? And I mean that in the nicest possible sense. Heh!
Highlow
American Net'Zen
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musikalia
(Somewhere (over the rainbow)) | | Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 06:29 | |
I agree! I'm not even such a fan of her music and would never put on her album. But live is anther story....she is a goddess and a natural performer.
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Grammarcop
(You want an E Class? We got 'em!) | | Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 06:27 | |
I don't know. I just can't put my finger on it. There's lots of energy, yes, but there's something about Flo and her machine that feels phony or contrived to me.
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tulfan
(Still in SE MI) | | Posted: Dec 11, 2012 - 06:25 | |
Not a huge yodeling fan...
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max_p
| | Posted: Dec 06, 2012 - 08:30 | |
Proclivities wrote:
Good points, but being "unique" does not make one immune to criticism, and the majority of music can be considered "someone's art". Whether or not artists' works are heard on "mainstream radio" (which, by the way, Florence & the Machine are), is not very relevant to artistic integrity or uniqueness.
This group has managed to grow it's audience very well. Confirmed by recent sound alike backing music on TV ads lately |
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GrooVy
(Planet Earth, Mostly.) | | Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 21:56 | |
Excellent mix of sounds. Although this is my 1st listen, i imagine this song grows on you, up to a point. =)
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC) | | Posted: Oct 10, 2012 - 07:26 | |
Lakeview wrote:Reading through some of the comments it seems to me that we are all so critical of something that is just simply unique. Neil Young, Tom Waits . . . there are so many unique voices and styles . . . it's what makes life interesting isn't it. I listen to RP to hear the unique. The stuff you don't get on mainstream radio. This is not simply music . . . it is someone's art.
When Florence "screams" it creates emotion. When Tom gravels he carries his mood forward. Neil's shaky is perfect at the right time. If we wanted to hear nothing unusual we'd be better off listening to pop radio where the synthesized voices and drum machines make it difficult to figure out who's who.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of every artist out there - music or otherwise - but I can appreciate when someone has taken a risk for their art and made us stop and think (and, thanks to RP, have a conversation about it).
Vive la différence! Good points, but being "unique" does not make one immune to criticism, and the majority of music can be considered "someone's art". Whether or not artists' works are heard on "mainstream radio" (which, by the way, Florence & the Machine are), is not very relevant to artistic integrity or uniqueness. |
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KurtfromLaQuinta
(Deep in the heart of South California) | | Posted: Oct 09, 2012 - 13:30 | |
Lakeview wrote:
If we wanted to hear nothing unusual we'd be better off listening to pop radio where the synthesized voices and drum machines make it difficult to figure out who's who.
Vive la différence!
Reminds me of a chunk of the cars on the highways these days. |
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handyrae
(Zero Point Field) | | Posted: Oct 09, 2012 - 13:25 | |
Lakeview wrote:Reading through some of the comments it seems to me that we are all so critical of something that is just simply unique. Neil Young, Tom Waits . . . there are so many unique voices and styles . . . it's what makes life interesting isn't it. I listen to RP to hear the unique. The stuff you don't get on mainstream radio. This is not simply music . . . it is someone's art.
When Florence "screams" it creates emotion. When Tom gravels he carries his mood forward. Neil's shaky is perfect at the right time. If we wanted to hear nothing unusual we'd be better off listening to pop radio where the synthesized voices and drum machines make it difficult to figure out who's who.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of every artist out there - music or otherwise - but I can appreciate when someone has taken a risk for their art and made us stop and think (and, thanks to RP, have a conversation about it).
Vive la différence! I respectfully disagree with you there. If you can only convey emotion with screaming, then your range is very limited. My issue with Florence is that she screams – A LOT – and after a while it all sounds very similar and very boring. That being said, I do like this song quite a lot as it has a nice balance between the screaming and the singing. However, I wouldn't want to listen to many Florence and the Machine songs back to back. Now for an artist like Adele, it seems to me that her screaming is an attempt to approximate emotion that she either isn’t feeling or is unable to covey otherwise. My impression of Adele is that perhaps she’s singing songs that, at her young age, she may not really “get.” However, I look forward to hearing what she’s doing in another decade or two. An artist at the top of their game can express emotion in a whisper as well as in a scream and knows when to use one or the other (or any other number of techniques, for that matter). Variety is indeed the spice of life, and I wish some artists would explore that a bit more in their own work. |
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LongGoneDaddy
| | Posted: Sep 28, 2012 - 10:47 | |
Lakeview wrote:Reading through some of the comments it seems to me that we are all so critical of something that is just simply unique. Neil Young, Tom Waits . . . there are so many unique voices and styles . . . it's what makes life interesting isn't it. I listen to RP to hear the unique. The stuff you don't get on mainstream radio. This is not simply music . . . it is someone's art.
When Florence "screams" it creates emotion. When Tom gravels he carries his mood forward. Neil's shaky is perfect at the right time. If we wanted to hear nothing unusual we'd be better off listening to pop radio where the synthesized voices and drum machines make it difficult to figure out who's who.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of every artist out there - music or otherwise - but I can appreciate when someone has taken a risk for their art and made us stop and think (and, thanks to RP, have a conversation about it).
Vive la différence! very well stated; thank you for reminding us of the true essensce of art |
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Lakeview
(Great White North) | | Posted: Sep 28, 2012 - 10:18 | |
Reading through some of the comments it seems to me that we are all so critical of something that is just simply unique. Neil Young, Tom Waits . . . there are so many unique voices and styles . . . it's what makes life interesting isn't it. I listen to RP to hear the unique. The stuff you don't get on mainstream radio. This is not simply music . . . it is someone's art.
When Florence "screams" it creates emotion. When Tom gravels he carries his mood forward. Neil's shaky is perfect at the right time. If we wanted to hear nothing unusual we'd be better off listening to pop radio where the synthesized voices and drum machines make it difficult to figure out who's who.
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of every artist out there - music or otherwise - but I can appreciate when someone has taken a risk for their art and made us stop and think (and, thanks to RP, have a conversation about it).
Vive la différence!
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Bosami
(Deep in the heart of nowhere) | | Posted: Sep 21, 2012 - 20:36 | |
Easyrider wrote:Please remove this Foghorn from the playlist!  Nice! I love the song anyway - but great comment. |
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Easyrider
(Portugal) | | Posted: Sep 17, 2012 - 05:38 | |
Please remove this Foghorn from the playlist!
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kojiroh
(Istanbul, Turkey) | | Posted: Sep 17, 2012 - 05:29 | |
Florence and The Machine gets more and more boring for me. They're getting too much air time and I just can't stand them anymore.
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logic
(Divide, CO) | | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 21:45 | |
fingerpin wrote:I cannot sing to save my life. I would so love to be able to stand in an open space and cut loose like this; I'd imagine it would be very liberating. I love Flo's voice. :) +1. I imagine it's an awesome feeling. I always enjoy the energy in Florence and her Machine's music.  I just don't get all the hate on her music... I hear some music on here that doesn't push my buttons. I just chill out and let it pass. |
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TerryS
(Another SW) | | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 21:41 | |
chyk5 wrote: Wow, Flo is not aging well. Are you sure it's nto Robert Plant as a youth? |
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bseib
(40 21' N 86 53' 40" W) | | Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 21:41 | |
I think her socks are too tight. Too much yelling. Downvote 4 -> 2.
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Webfoot
(Eugene, Oregon) | | Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 09:11 | |
lemmoth wrote:Romeo - seems most folks agree with me about Florence and the Scream Machine. Thus the 7.2 rating??? |
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Sarcasm-hime
| | Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 08:59 | |
This one gets right into my chest and pulls. <3
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Ubaldo
(Hurricane Alley, FL -- Inside the Cone) | | Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 08:56 | |
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fingerpin
(oHIo) | | Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 08:56 | |
I cannot sing to save my life. I would so love to be able to stand in an open space and cut loose like this; I'd imagine it would be very liberating. I love Flo's voice. :)
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johnjconn
(chicago land) | | Posted: Aug 07, 2012 - 12:44 | |
Flo's changed her hair style  |
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coyotexxx2
(Enjoying Paradise) | | Posted: Aug 07, 2012 - 12:43 | |
So good live - Her voice may be a bit loud recorded but she is in her element in an open space. Much more performance art where projection is required then coffeehouse acoustic.
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