Making A Case For Revolution No. 9 ? Genius?

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by JFSebastion, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. JFSebastion

    JFSebastion Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    It was a question mark! I was inviting opinions , conversation , not controversy or hyperbole. Is it genius? That's a question not my opinion. I think it's a great collage of sound that tells a story like a movie without the visuals. I invited opinions, nothing more
     
  2. ARK

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    Well you’ve got mine now
     
  3. JFSebastion

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    I said the lyrics are one aspect. I printed the lyrics because it isn't easy getting them right, mostly. I did make a few mistakes and that's with 52 years of listening. I was alluding to the other aspects, the sound collage, the ebb and flow of the piece. Reread my posts. Also I stated in the thread title :Genius with a question mark. Inviting conversation and opinions of others.
     
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  4. ARK

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    Ok. Feel free to respond to my post a third time.
     
  5. JFSebastion

    JFSebastion Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    You're a poor reader then. Genius and question mark and stating the lyrics are just one aspect of it. I made no determination of whether it was Genius. I wasn't trying to argue a point.
     
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  6. Chrome_Head

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    It’s nuts how fast the culture moved back then, especially pop / rock music culture.

    Of course, the Beatles were among the prime movers / tastemakers of that pop culture, at least for a good 5-7 years.
     
  7. bhazen

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    I'll never completely understand the continued hostility towards Yoko, after 50+ years. She actually motivated him to be creative in different areas, and probably did her bit to (however unintentionally) improve what the Beatles were doing musically, by sparking his imagination. Plus, with her collaboration, John did most of his most "out there" stuff outside the Beatles -- Two Virgins, Life With The Lions, etc. ("Revolution 9" is pretty much the sole exception to this.)
     
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  8. JFSebastion

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    It seemed like everything was pushed forward for good or bad. Good in that the Beatles grew so much in such a short time. Bad, in that world increased its speed, hurtling to inevitable destruction.
     
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  9. bosto

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    Would have been interesting if they would have put the long version of You Know My Name in place of Rev 9. Would have changed the whole character of the album. Always leave em laughin!
     
  10. Randall DeBouvre

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    it is called musique concrete. two examples include the elvis inspired collage 1 - blue suede shoes (1961) by james tenney and far out-a tribute to laura nyro (1969) by arne millnas.
     
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  11. AFOS

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    The lyrics are pretty amazing in their own right. John at his absurdist abstract peak.
     
  12. AFOS

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    It's unhinged hatred and I don't get it either. We can also thank Yoko for Because (inspired by her playing a Beethoven sonata) which IMO is the best song on Abbey Road. She's an amazing artist
     
  13. vince

    vince Stan Ricker's son-in-law

    That sounds miserable.....
     
  14. vince

    vince Stan Ricker's son-in-law

    "But, a different meaning since...COPYRIGHT!
    Oh, yes, copywrrght. Can't sing that...
    A-ya, what are we gonna do without a copyright?"
     
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  15. PIGGIES

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    I asked this question in the other Rev 9 thread, but no responses, so, I'll try again!

    Anybody here happen to know the title/composer of the looped backwards solo piano classical piece found running through it?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  16. Mickey2

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    And he took that honor and pissed on it.
     
  17. DTK

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    Does it? Might be better than unhealthy obsessing over the band and not partaking in real life.
     
  18. vince

    vince Stan Ricker's son-in-law

    Call me when 'real life' is a little......nicer....maybe.....
     
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  19. DTK

    DTK Forum Resident

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    No obligation on my part, just don't go out.
     
  20. vince

    vince Stan Ricker's son-in-law

    yes, sir.
     
  21. AlecA

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    Never understood the love for Revolution #9. If almost any other group had released it, it would be forgotten today and lambasted at the time. But, because it was put out by The Beatles, it takes on some unwarrented special significance. I'd bet that Carnival of Light is equally awful and self-indulgent.
     
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  22. Cambot

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    "Mmm, yes.... cheeky bitch."
     
  23. Wildest cat from montana

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    Doesn't it though?
     
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  24. BEAThoven

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    Never understood the hatred for Revolution #9. If almost any other group had released it, it would have been accepted today and loved/lambasted at the time. But, because it was put out by The Beatles, it takes on some unwarranted special significance. I'd bet that Carnival of Light is equally awful, interesting, self-indulgent, engaging, untraditional... and very overhyped.
     

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