Lenny Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, Gonzalo17 said: Also if you chose the best 3 Network or Foxboro Hot tubs songs of each of their albums, they are also better tan these 3 songs… And they didn,t use Green Day name on them It's still GD writing the songs. Those two albums were awesome but were also written and recorded during a peak period for the band. If you like the direction of AI and 21CB you're more likely to enjoy those songs vs the new ones. For me the fact we have all these songs make me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st_century_gloria Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sheenius said: It's got a theme similar to The Cure in a way. Dark message, lyrics and meaning but put into a format that is brighter creating an overall contrast on the tune. It can make you feel several different emotions at one time. I feel that way about most green day songs, from Pulling Teeth to Dirty Rotten Bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, 21st_century_gloria said: I feel that way about most green day songs, from Pulling Teeth to Dirty Rotten Bastards Yeah it's a theme they've mastered over time. I haven't listened to Pulling Teeth lately but if I remember correctly the solo is from a minor scale so technically it's somewhat following the lyrical content but the way the chords are constructed in the verse they're all major chords. The chorus goes to minor though, not something uncommon with GD. For each minor scale there's often 3 major chords that can be used. It just so happens the way the song is constructed the contrasts there are the major chords that then shift to minor scale solos and minor chords in the chorus. Well crafted song that's often overlooked in their discography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I like it. Probably my favourite from the three songs we've heard from the album yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotsky Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 After the last two songs, I was quite concerned the whole damn album would have those weird autotune vocals, but in this one Billie sings normally, thank god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpelstiltskin2000 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 In Spanish but another article here: https://www.rockfm.fm/al-dia/noticias/green-day-estrena-tema-nuevo-yeah-haciendo-guino-joan-jett-20200117_596244 Can't remember if anyone has put the lyrics in this thread so here you go if not: "I’m in the crowd full of angels and demons I’m looking out for the jingles and heathens Nobody move and nobody gonna get hurt Reach for the sky with your face in the dirt Everybody is a star Got my money and I’m feeling kinda low (feeling kinda low) Everybody got a scar Ain’t it funny how we’re running out of hope? Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah I got blood on my hands in my pockets That’s what you get turning bullets into rockets (rockets) I am a kid of a bad education The shooting star of a lowered expectations Everybody is a star (star) Got my money and I’m feeling kinda low (feeling kinda low) Everybody got a scar (scar) Ain’t it funny how we’re running out of hope? Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah I’m just the face in the crowd of spectators To the sound of the voice a traitor Dirty looks and I’m looking for a payback Burning books in a bulletproof backpack Everybody is a star Got my money and I’m feeling kinda low (feeling kinda low) Everybody got a scar (scar) Ain’t it funny how we’re running out of hope? Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpelstiltskin2000 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 The single gets a good write up from this magazine: https://dujour.com/culture/sound-bite-green-day-coin-alec-benjamin-the-1975-new-songs/ 4. “Oh Yeah!” By Green Day The follow-up single to “Father of All…” from five-time Grammy Award-winning rockers Green Day is a banger. Heavy on synths and even heavier on energy, “Oh Yeah!” is boisterous and wild, borrowing samples from Joan Jett’s cover of “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah.” The song was originally written by Gary Glitter, a convicted sex offender, so Green Day has announced that all royalties from the single will be donated to the International Justice Mission and the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDFan2019 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Rumpelstiltskin2000 said: The single gets a good write up from this magazine: https://dujour.com/culture/sound-bite-green-day-coin-alec-benjamin-the-1975-new-songs/ 4. “Oh Yeah!” By Green Day The follow-up single to “Father of All…” from five-time Grammy Award-winning rockers Green Day is a banger. Heavy on synths and even heavier on energy, “Oh Yeah!” is boisterous and wild, borrowing samples from Joan Jett’s cover of “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah.” The song was originally written by Gary Glitter, a convicted sex offender, so Green Day has announced that all royalties from the single will be donated to the International Justice Mission and the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Thinking about it now, when Billie posted that photo from the Glitter Room at the Madonna Inn and another Instastory with a Glitter filter! Makes perfect sense now!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 59 minutes ago, Rumpelstiltskin2000 said: The single gets a good write up from this magazine: https://dujour.com/culture/sound-bite-green-day-coin-alec-benjamin-the-1975-new-songs/ 4. “Oh Yeah!” By Green Day The follow-up single to “Father of All…” from five-time Grammy Award-winning rockers Green Day is a banger. Heavy on synths and even heavier on energy, “Oh Yeah!” is boisterous and wild, borrowing samples from Joan Jett’s cover of “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah.” The song was originally written by Gary Glitter, a convicted sex offender, so Green Day has announced that all royalties from the single will be donated to the International Justice Mission and the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. I was wondering who the asshole was and what made them an asshole. I looked into the organizations they were donating to and figured something happened with a woman with violence in it's nature. I assume this could be somewhat of a controversial topic here on GDC in a similar fashion to the Morrissey thing. I just remind everyone that they're pushing Joan Jett with this and not the person who wrote the song. 1 hour ago, Trotsky said: the whole damn album would have those weird autotune vocals There's not a single song or album where Billie Joe has used auto tune Pitch correction is used which is an industry standard. No auto tune. I think you're referring to the vocal effects and eq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squashie Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 @Sheenius they also had a woman direct the video. Makes me appreciate why they choose this as a single even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyza Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Looks like Oh Yeah is currently #10 in iTunes Alternative Chart but couldn't reach the site for some reason right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, DadBod said: @Sheenius they also had a woman direct the video. Makes me appreciate why they choose this as a single even more. Yes and that was the first time in their history of videos that it happened. BTW she did a great job it's one of the best music videos they've had in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Boy Named Booze Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Kay I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyza Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Rumpelstiltskin2000 said: I’m looking out for the jingles and heathens It's jingoes. The lyrics are under the video, you can check out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squashie Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Sheenius said: Yes and that was the first time in their history of videos that it happened. BTW she did a great job it's one of the best music videos they've had in a long time. Yes she did! The cutting in and out of smartphones & VR is well executed. They need to use her talents for future videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 6 hours ago, ANTI said: I'm so glad you actually enjoyed some songs and we could have a good discussion, totally made my day dude, thanks. I think there's beauty in every genre, so if I helped one person see this, it put a smile in my face too. Reveal hidden contents And hey, totally not trying to be pushy here, but you seem to be more into the melodic side of music and I noticed I did some disservice to some artists I recommended, so if you're still willing to give it a chance, Tyler The Creator's See You Again uses some beautiful strings arrangements throught out the song that I think you would enjoy and Childish Gambino's Redbone takes the same afrofunk influences used in This is America, but in a much more musical way. Also think you would dig this two songs by Noname and A$AP Rocky, but to be honest, you liking Offence and Old Town Road is good enough for me. Thanks for these recommendations, these were all decent songs in my opinion and See you Again as well as Sundress stood out the most to me. After not being able to get the thing out of my head though I have to say that Offence is my actually favorite of all of them, I love the old school vibe it has at the same time as feeling new and fresh and the artist who created it has passion for her craft and I think it's fantastic! With stuff like that it's no wonder that a lot of people are connecting with rap music these days. 6 hours ago, ANTI said: Now, onto the new single again, listening to the song more, I do think that the song would have benefited with some bridge or solo before the third verse to change the pace a little and give it that extra push. I couldn't agree more, as a music first lyrics later person there's just so much lacking in this song and I expected a lot more from them. A solo or bridge could have done wonders for this song just as the bridge saved Still Breathing for me on the last album, although I still think 100% that it could have done without the "woahs" and just had that beautiful guitar by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 One thing I enjoy about this song is Billie's vocal notes being out of a phrygian dominant scale. It's something that seems to work well with his voice. This is actually a great vocal performance and the song makes a lot of space for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grohl Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Sheenius said: It's got a theme similar to The Cure in a way. Dark message, lyrics and meaning but put into a format that is brighter creating an overall contrast on the tune. It can make you feel several different emotions at one time. One of the reason I love The Cure! Anyway, just listened to the song again, I fucking love it. I was grooving the whole time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Green Day really checked all the diversity categories with this: woman director, gay couple, and black character. Should have called it "Bulletproof Video" because it'll shield the video and song from any critique for fear of being called a bigot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Joes Eyelids Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I like how the song has segments that flow with the idea of lost hope and escape. Billie has said its about becoming hopeless with all the shit that’s going on right now, but people are choosing to ignore it and escape in technology. The first verse is despairing, then the “Everyone’s a star” refrain is referring to the technology escape, and the “Oh yeah” one to the kind of mindlessness of it. Then repeat. That’s how I see it anyway. 3 minutes ago, DookieLukie said: Green Day really checked all the diversity categories with this: woman director, gay couple, and black character. Should have called it "Bulletproof Video" because it'll shield the video and song from any critique for fear of being called a bigot. Why always so negative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPY ZOMBIE UNICORN Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, DookieLukie said: Green Day really checked all the diversity categories with this: woman director, gay couple, and black character. Should have called it "Bulletproof Video" because it'll shield the video and song from any critique for fear of being called a bigot. Why? If you don’t like something about the video I don’t see what stops you from saying it. How having a gay or straight couple changes something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Dude Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 After listening a dozen times yesterday, the song doesn't seem that bizarre. Why does that girl have footage of a security guard on her laptop? Is she a secret agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyChunks Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My brother texted me today to see if I was ok after hearing the song. Apparently he was cringing about my potential reaction. I let him know that if I have a new GD song to complain about exactly 26 years after becoming a fan, then I must be dealing with some first-world problems in my life. I’ve made peace with the song. I can see why some like it, some don’t, and some like me are just happy that their creative wheel is still turning. I once wrote that I would pay good money for an album of Tre playing accordion for 45 minutes, so I can’t backtrack now. If I ever see Billie again I plan to ask him if he plans to use Blue to play this live. Mostly just for the reaction, but also because I think it would be pretty cool. I’m guessing he probably doesn’t play guitar on the live version but I’d love to see then turn this into a good ol’ Blue tune live. That would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Dude Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, TimmyChunks said: My brother texted me today to see if I was ok after hearing the song. Apparently he was cringing about my potential reaction. I let him know that if I have a new GD song to complain about exactly 26 years after becoming a fan, then I must be dealing with some first-world problems in my life. I’ve made peace with the song. I can see why some like it, some don’t, and some like me are just happy that their creative wheel is still turning. I once wrote that I would pay good money for an album of Tre playing accordion for 45 minutes, so I can’t backtrack now. If I ever see Billie again I plan to ask him if he plans to use Blue to play this live. Mostly just for the reaction, but also because I think it would be pretty cool. I’m guessing he probably doesn’t play guitar on the live version but I’d love to see then turn this into a good ol’ Blue tune live. That would be interesting. That's something I've been thinking about. My dad likes Green Day too, but I don't think he would like this song. Not sure about any of the new ones. I don't know many real life fans of the band, but one person that is told me she absolutely did not like "Father of All" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengd Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, That Dude said: After listening a dozen times yesterday, the song doesn't seem that bizarre. Why does that girl have footage of a security guard on her laptop? Is she a secret agent? I think the point is that everyone is watching someone or something and with cctv everywhere, everyone is being watched, yet the guy whose job it is to watch the screens, is watching a different screen altogether while others are watching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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