<!--quoteo(post=144578:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 08:48 AM:name=Andy R)-->QUOTE(Andy R @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't do it!
It's a marketing ploy by Sony BMG. They have both acts on their label!
Cowell happens to have quite a large shareholding in Sony BMG, so you are paying him anyway!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
its not about doing something against the label, its about showing that most people dont want xfecktorstartalentless shite interfering with real artists
its bad enough having the reality shite on TV without having it in the music charts too
<!--quoteo(post=144585:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 09:59 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->its not about doing something against the label, its about showing that most people dont want xfecktorstartalentless shite interfering with real artists
its bad enough having the reality shite on TV without having it in the music charts too
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TESCO DIGITAL - 67p - track #2 http://bit.ly/ratm-tesco
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I understand that Tony,
What I'm saying is that this whole thing was invented by Cowell and Sony BMG to hype sales. Whichever song wins Cowell and Sony BMG win double payolla.
<!--quoteo(post=144587:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 10:32 AM:name=Andy R)-->QUOTE(Andy R @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->What I'm saying is that this whole thing was invented by Cowell and Sony BMG to hype sales. Whichever song wins Cowell and Sony BMG win double payolla.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
i'm not a fan of Sony(DRM rootkit was unforgiveable for breach of trust) or Cowell(too many reasons to list) but i dont believe that, have you seen the interview with the guy who started it on facebook?
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
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Who really cares which song is at the top of "The Hit Parade"? ie. which song has taken in most <b>money</b> this week
what is this? 1958? It was a marketing exercise even then.
Is it really going to get-one-over on the very wealthy Simon Cowell? -who probably makes more dosh from the vacuous, manufactured drama of his flashy Karaoke contest on TV than producing cheesy cover versions.
Although I happen to think that X-Factor is <!--coloro:#0000FF--><!--/coloro--><b>total sh*te</b><!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->, apparently around 20 million people watched it last week!
20 million being approximately 1/3 of the UK population.... Maybe the weight of public opinion <!--sizeo:6--><!--/sizeo--><b>is </b><!--sizec--><!--/sizec-->with Mr Cowell?
I don't watch X fakter but even i can see how it's stifling real and varied talent. I couldn't really tell one song from another, it's all just narrow-minded and self -opinionated meaningless drivel.When a tv company like ITV rely on x-factor for survival, it's gone a bit too far. The day after the recent final and what's on ITV..... X-factor best of the worst of the rest crap ! Cowel also seems to think that by filling his music shops full of his artists, people shopping there will also be able to look at 'other' music, which will help the real talent. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] I'd had enough when P Waterman was killing off music.Coming from an era when people chalked the dancefloor and no 2 records ever sounded the same, when music united people and lyrics had meaning, and when singers played instruments, I kind of pity the cowellites.I'll get off me soabox now ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img] <!--quoteo(post=144598:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 12:50 PM:name=MCBodge)-->QUOTE(MCBodge @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Who really cares which song is at the top of "The Hit Parade"? ie. which song has taken in most <b>money</b> this weekwhat is this? 1958? It was a marketing exercise even then.Is it really going to get-one-over on the very wealthy Simon Cowell? -who probably makes more dosh from the vacuous, manufactured drama of his flashy Karaoke contest on TV than producing cheesy cover versions.Although I happen to think that X-Factor is <!--coloro:#0000FF--><!--/coloro--><b>total sh*te</b><!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->, apparently around 20 million people watched it last week!20 million being approximately 1/3 of the UK population.... Maybe the weight of public opinion is with Mr Cowell?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->20 million people who should really get a life methinks ! Just shows how crap tv is really.
<!--quoteo(post=144599:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 02:57 PM:name=Studley Ramrod)-->QUOTE(Studley Ramrod @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->20 million people who should really get a life methinks ! Just shows how crap tv is really.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Indeed it does and, unfortunately, a lot of people are happy to gawp at crap TV.
<!--quoteo(post=144600:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 03:03 PM:name=MCBodge)-->QUOTE(MCBodge @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Indeed it does and, unfortunately, a lot of people are happy to gawp at crap TV.
They are a very large minority.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
sun and daily stars readers perhaps
Just a bit of fun for me. The idea of singing this in the pub just before Xmas dinner makes me chuckle, (no not the end bit). Also the new exposure will get the album heard by another generation. My kids pinched my copy bout 2 years ago.
Don't realy care what's No 1 as long as it's not another fooking Xfactor put together piece of shite.
Whoever came up with the choice of song, GOOD MAN!
Lets rock this christmas. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=144585:date=Thu 17th Dec 2009, 09:59 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Thu 17th Dec 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->its not about doing something against the label, its about showing that most people dont want xfecktorstartalentless shite interfering with real artists
its bad enough having the reality shite on TV without having it in the music charts too
Download RATM Now - Killing in the Name - Christmas Number One 2009!
iTUNES - 99p - track #2 (click on 'view in itunes' on the right) http://bit.ly/ratm-itunes
PLAY.COM - 65p - it's the only track on the page http://bit.ly/ratm-play
HMV.COM - 79p (careful - this is track #1) http://bit.ly/ratm-hmv
TESCO DIGITAL - 67p - track #2 http://bit.ly/ratm-tesco
AMAZON - 29p - YES IT COUNTS:CONFIRMED http://bit.ly/rage-amazon<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Looks like Mr Cowell did not get it his own way this time [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=144868:date=Sun 20th Dec 2009, 07:18 PM:name=Paddy900)-->QUOTE(Paddy900 @ Sun 20th Dec 2009, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Looks like Mr Cowell did not get it his own way this time [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsg8AHdlKUY
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<del>1994 TDM 850 mkI</del>Silver
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TAM<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
and heres a link to the same vid but without the advert messages [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB-Xx-ymyqs&NR=1
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1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005Â
TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me :good:
<!--quoteo(post=144882:date=Sun 20th Dec 2009, 10:15 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Sun 20th Dec 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->and heres a link to the same vid but without the advert messages [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB-Xx-ymyqs&NR=1<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Better [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
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