Author Topic: Happy is one of the most annoying songs I have ever heard. (Read 3659 times)

Diunx · « **on:** March 09, 2014, 10:02:45 PM »

Heard this shit on the radio the other day

glad I didn't bother pirating this guy's pos album.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2014, 10:07:47 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2014, 10:08:21 PM »

Not a bad throwback song, but like all Pharell songs it sounds like it would be much better if someone else sung it. Straight up karaoke vocals...

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2014, 10:10:16 PM »

I wish someone could give me the dancing Jesus touch.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:58:38 AM »

Quote from: Esch on March 09, 2014, 10:08:00 PM

Pharrell sucks

Fo'real

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2014, 12:15:06 PM »

The fact this man can get radio play and Janelle can't is a sign of culture decline

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:20:18 PM »

Janelle uses live bands and her music is distinctly groovy with a lot of funk overtones.

Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:53:55 PM »

okay pharrell stan

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:05:50 PM »

Tightrope and Primetime are pretty much the only Monae songs that had radio potential. She doesn't have a machine behind her and is on the wrong label. I like her I don't think she'll ever be big or even a presence on radio - and she's fine with that.

although I still believe if she was white she'd be everywhere right now.

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:19:09 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 10, 2014, 02:05:50 PM

Tightrope and Primetime are pretty much the only Monae songs that had radio potential. She doesn't have a machine behind her and is on the wrong label. I like her I don't think she'll ever be big or even a presence on radio - and she's fine with that.

although I still believe if she was white she'd be everywhere right now.

Disagree, she has a lot of radio friendly songs, especially in an Adele era.

brob · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:45:57 PM »

Pharrell's record is the antithesis of "doing his own thing". The overwhelming aesthetic is one of desperation and big label imitation. Happy is a success, but it won't carry G I R L any further than Can I have it Like That carried In My Mind.

Good on him for performing at the grammies and appearing in Mastercard commercials tho

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:50:36 PM »

How does this not have mainstream appeal? It sounds fucking amazing.

I guess mainstream appeal means as vapid as possible.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:51:37 PM »

What works for Adele doesn't work for black artists. See: Sharon Jones.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2014, 05:15:34 PM »

Janelle is covered in major magazines, is featured on primetime award shows and music shows, is a covergirl model, etc etc. she's not a superstar, but she's very popular and continues to get bigger and bigger. come on now yall

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2014, 05:17:07 PM »

she's featured on award shows but when is she SINGING at award shows?

StealthFan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2014, 06:24:32 PM »

While I can't finish the song, I can see why others love it. It's positive and catchy.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2014, 06:33:21 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on March 10, 2014, 05:17:07 PM

she's featured on award shows but when is she SINGING at award shows?

well the grammys for one

brob · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2014, 06:56:38 PM »

Columbia is trying really hard to squeeze happy from a surprise hit song into a calculated hit record. They won't pull it off, because it's a pharrell record, but they've thrown enough money at it, and did it quickly enough that they still got some happy juice left. It will run out and all they'll have left is a cheap pharrell record that no one wants to buy.

StealthFan · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2014, 07:31:00 PM »

Yeah they seem pretty desperate to capitalize on the surprise success of the song. A couple units might be moved but the casuals (

) that love this tune will discover that the rest of GIRL doesn't sound like that.

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2014, 07:41:31 PM »

Pharrel can't sing. That falsetto ugh.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2014, 07:42:38 PM »

No offense but she is not "very popular" at all. She's a niche artist who does well touring but doesn't sell records or chart. Electric Lady is her most popular album and has sold around 75,000 copies; it might hit 100k before the end of the year, especially if it gets some Grammy nods.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2014, 07:44:47 PM »

Quote from: Brobzoid on March 10, 2014, 06:56:38 PM

Columbia is trying really hard to squeeze happy from a surprise hit song into a calculated hit record. They won't pull it off, because it's a pharrell record, but they've thrown enough money at it, and did it quickly enough that they still got some happy juice left. It will run out and all they'll have left is a cheap pharrell record that no one wants to buy.

Breh it was the #1 song in 15 countries including the US. It's double platinum in the US.

I don't like the song but...it's a hit record.

StealthFan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2014, 07:48:21 PM »

Quote from: Esch on March 10, 2014, 07:45:02 PM

75k (Image removed from quote.)

Poverty sales

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2014, 07:59:32 PM »

I don't think it's annoying, I do find it kinda boring tho

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:01:05 PM »

Quote from: They Called Me Stealthfan on March 10, 2014, 07:48:21 PM

Quote from: Esch on March 10, 2014, 07:45:02 PM
75k (Image removed from quote.)

Poverty sales

get outsold by ASAP Ferg brehs

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #25 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:16:42 PM »

Relistened to it forgot how bland it is.

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:17:12 PM »

Janelle is a millionaire, so she's basically living the dream even if she's not as big as other stars.

StealthFan · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:17:59 PM »

Diddy was gonna make The Electric Lady his new beard till he realized she a clam eater. Poor Cassie

She ain't ever gonna be free.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:19:59 PM »

Quote from: Esch on March 10, 2014, 06:18:33 PM

The things I like are deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

The things everyone else likes are shallooooooooooooooow

pharrell stan

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:22:41 PM »

Cassie is probably wearing diapers by now.

StealthFan · « **Reply #30 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:24:05 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 10, 2014, 08:22:41 PM

Cassie is probably wearing diapers by now.

I'd sniff those diapers

Such a terrible voice tho. I remember hearing "Me And You" on the radio and I was like

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #31 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:33:14 PM »

Probably the least appealing sex song in recent history. I remember a chick in my class saying "hey have you heard that Cassie song? It's about....*whispers* giving head"

I was like

went home, waited patiently for it to play one night on BET. I was half erect when I heard it was about to start, but 30 seconds in my shit went flaccid.

Himu · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2014, 08:38:21 PM »

i have good memories playing saints row 2 to me & u

StealthFan · « **Reply #33 on:** March 10, 2014, 09:04:33 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 10, 2014, 08:33:14 PM

Probably the least appealing sex song in recent history. I remember a chick in my class saying "hey have you heard that Cassie song? It's about....*whispers* giving head"

I was like

went home, waited patiently for it to play one night on BET. I was half erect when I heard it was about to start, but 30 seconds in my shit went flaccid.

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #34 on:** March 10, 2014, 09:30:09 PM »

Looked up the cassie song, elementary school kids could write better lyrical rhymes $:-\$

Hock · « **Reply #35 on:** March 10, 2014, 09:51:50 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 09, 2014, 10:08:21 PM

Not a bad throwback song, but like all Pharell songs it sounds like it would be much better if someone else sung it. Straight up karaoke vocals...

This is basically his whole album, most of the songs are okay but his singing keeps you from really caring. He's not even bad imo, but its just there.

Bebpo · « **Reply #36 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:20:21 PM »

Yeah, I picked up G I R L and Kid Cudi's Journey to Mother Moon to give them a fair shot before I see or don't see them at Coachella next month. I don't like Pharrel's album at ALL. His old N.E.R.D. stuff is cool and his solo album from 2006 is alright, but this album is so plain and boring. There's nothing that sticks out and yeah I really don't care for it. Not gonna bother seeing him live.

Otoh, I like Cudi's new EP/Album a good deal. It's flawed, but the production is really interesting in his Man on the Moon albums and makes them feel fresh and creative. Plus I like his voice. Looking forward to seeing him live.

Now just looking to see how the new Aloe Blacc and Foster the People album turns out this month. Loved the new Broken Bells album (I really like Danger Mouse's production style) and Beck album is still growing on me.

Polari · « **Reply #37 on:** March 11, 2014, 03:32:24 AM »

Mick had a great ass

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #38 on:** May 22, 2014, 01:07:35 AM »

Someone at work has this song as their ringtone.

I hear the chorus 20 times a day. I have no idea if there is anymore to the song, but I don't want to know.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 22, 2014, 06:42:18 AM »

Since no one saw it in the rasslin thread

Japanese clip is p. awesome

king of the internet · « **Reply #40 on:** May 22, 2014, 09:19:58 AM »

I die a little bit more inside every time I hear this song.

Yeti · « **Reply #41 on:** May 22, 2014, 02:09:42 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 22, 2014, 01:07:35 AM

Someone at work has this song as their ringtone.

I hear the chorus 20 times a day. I have no idea if there is anymore to the song, but I don't want to know.

Not having your phone on silent/vibrate at work

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #42 on:** May 22, 2014, 04:28:00 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on May 22, 2014, 02:09:42 PM

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 22, 2014, 01:07:35 AM
Someone at work has this song as their ringtone.

I hear the chorus 20 times a day. I have no idea if there is anymore to the song, but I don't want to know.

Not having your phone on silent/vibrate at work

I work in a school, so most people have thier own office cutting down on the noise. But seriously.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #43 on:** May 22, 2014, 04:56:49 PM »

I don't hate it, honestly. Classic funk and RnB tropes, just happens to be smeared with pop methodology. I'd rather this sort of music be more popular than shit like Avicii or Imagine Dragons.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #44 on:** May 22, 2014, 05:18:51 PM »

I don't care about music "tropes." The guy can't sing. Imagine Prince or Michael Jackson singing Get Lucky: it becomes an infinitely better song. Likewise, if Happy was sung by someone like John Legend (who I'm not a fan of but would do great on Happy).

He's very talented but I've always been lukeworm on his stuff. From NERD to The Clipse I thought he was criminally overrated, but it's undeniable that he has tapped into the musical conscious of the world. Of course having a major label provide early radio spins helps. There's a lot of stuff like Happy out there, sung by small soul acts. Aloe Blacc has bubbled up to the mainstream but usually those types of people don't. BTW I hate The Man, that song is bad. But I'm glad Blacc is doing well, he deserves it.

tiesto · « **Reply #45 on:** May 22, 2014, 06:57:11 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on May 22, 2014, 04:56:49 PM

I don't hate it, honestly. Classic funk and RnB tropes, just happens to be smeared with pop methodology. I'd rather this sort of music be more popular than shit like Avicii or Imagine Dragons.

I liked "Bromance", his remix of "Derezzed" and even "Levels" (the first few thousand times I heard it), but the country/house crossover in a lot of Avicii's stuff just doesn't work for me.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #46 on:** May 22, 2014, 07:37:49 PM »

How sad do you think Pharrell is that he peaked so early?

TVC15 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:40:33 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 09, 2014, 10:08:21 PM

Not a bad throw but like all Pharell songs it sounds like it would be much better if someone else sung it.

I call this the Trent Reznor disorder.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #48 on:** May 23, 2014, 11:48:21 AM »

Trent Reznor sings?

Himu · « **Reply #49 on:** May 23, 2014, 11:51:33 AM »

Quote from: Steve Contra on May 22, 2014, 07:37:49 PM

How sad do you think Pharrell is that he peaked so early?

Chick playing sax on the beach

you know it's the 90's just because of that

Please make sax cool again

bork · « **Reply #50 on:** May 23, 2014, 01:43:36 PM »

Quote

The song opens with Teddy Riley chanting the chorus "All I wanna do is zooma-zoom-zoom-zoom in a poom-poom." Subsequent verses are rapped by Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley, and Markell Riley. Teddy Riley's verse is notable for being written by his young protégé Pharrell Williams,

Holy shit, never knew that. Such creative lyrical stylings from Pharell.

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Author Topic: Happy is one of the most annoying songs I have ever heard. (Read 3659 times)