Dylan and Pepper Resign From CJAY

[Muta]

I always thought that The Edge 102.1 in Toronto was a wicked radio station.

And now, back on topic...

[Cyclops]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

I don't understand what this means. Not that I'm not doing that, but as an aside, can you explain? Seriously, I just don't know.



Just pressed for time at work. Actually, the frothing at the mouth imagry is something I've used from time to time as well, so fair enough.






Look man, I can agree to disagree here. I sincerely love all music that is written from the heart, and sincerely dislike (even hate) music that is written calculating mass appeal based on demographics. In my opinion, it removes the artistic element when it stops being personal and an expression of something fundamentally important to the artist.

And you are right that there are no right or wrong answers. What was grinding my gears was that you didn't seem to want to debate based on the actual merits of the subject matter. Your last post was much better, touching on things like the generation gap and complexity of arrangments.

I do apologize for the hyperbole reeking in my posts today. Not good form at all.

Moreover, I'm not offended that people have different tastes, but sometimes I do feel like banging my head against a wall when I'm out for a brew at the pub and overhear two doods having the most stoked conversation ever about bands like Three Days Grace or Theory of a Deadman. But again, like you said, no right or wrongs. I guess personally it could be compared to being ticked off by people who piss all over the toilette seat or don't use their signal lights while driving.

Also, please don't confuse "hyper-defensivness" for me simply just being really really (REALLY) passionate about music, performance, recording, etc etc etc. I've been obsessed with music since I was a very young child and its something very dear to me. Once my friend gets back to Calgary at the beginning of September and we finish up our little studio project I promise to post the recordings here for all to rip to shreds...lol...but I promise you will laugh your bag off.

Anyway, truce?

If you wanted to throw some music that you listen to I'm certain that I can question the originality of it. It's pretty tough to make music that nobody else has done in some way, the only difference is the fact that the bands that you have mentioned are very popular and very rich for doing it over and over.

One of the better albums of the year in my opinion is The National - High Violet, it sounds familiar and I could name 2 or three bands that have done something close in the past, doesn't mean I hate it though but I guess it means they aren't all that creative.

[CaramonLS]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang

I was hoping that X92.9 would be Calgary's version of Sonic, but they tend to play the same stuff over and over again. I actually find them to be quite bland, repetitive, and uninspiring.

Agreed, I have definitely not liked the direction they've gone the last 2 years. It seems to be the same type of stuff or same songs over and over again.

However, their morning show kicks ass. Always entertaining.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by Prototype

I feel like I have a big fish hook in my mouth. Believed a report I heard from someone I considered an "insider", only to tune into CJAY today for the first time in years. Who do I hear? Dylan and Pepper.

Sorry for posting this false 'rumour'. Go about your business...

Thanks Eklund - what's next? Keep throwing it out there and something will eventually happen.

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by Muta

I always thought that The Edge 102.1 in Toronto was a wicked radio station.

And now, back on topic...

That’s the station I listen to. Internet radio is a wonderful thing.

Edit: and for the purists, it’s not as good as it used to be before Chorus bought the station. There, it’s been said.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Prototype

Wicksie went into the oil field, no idea where JD is, and Jody Hughes is on CBC Calgary now.

EDIT: I think Wicksie has filled in on 960 once and a while.

Yup but now he's full time in the patch - hasn't filled in for about 2 years.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

, as is taking a dump once or twice a day.

What's wrong with pooping?

[Ramsayfarian]

Originally Posted by CaramonLS

However, their morning show kicks ass. Always entertaining.

Really? I find it kind of painful to listen to. Mind you it isn't nearly as bad as C-Jay's or Jack's morning show, but it's still contrived. Almost all banter on that radio station comes from fark.