Topic: Coldplay sued by Joe Satriani (Read 40287 times)

MadassAlex · « **Reply #100 on:** 11 Dec 2008, 23:45 »

Well, I have no particular like or dislike for the author either way. I understand more clearly now.

Joseph · « **Reply #101 on:** 12 Dec 2008, 00:38 »

Quote from: MadassAlex on 11 Dec 2008, 22:13

Quote from: Alex C on 11 Dec 2008, 20:44
they exist only as vehicles for expressing her philosophy.

Isn't that largely the point?

I mean, literature isn't always about explaining one's philosophy, but if there's nothing to express via the book then what's the point?

What's wrong with just telling a good story?

atimholt · « **Reply #102 on:** 12 Dec 2008, 01:20 »

I was going to post something about Coldplay, but the thread of this thread has derailed.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #103 on:** 12 Dec 2008, 02:45 »

Quote from: Dark Flame on 12 Dec 2008, 00:38

What's wrong with just telling a good story?

Just about every good story I can think of has a point to it. It's not just there and back again without any changes - it chronicles values at the very least.

Alex C · « **Reply #104 on:** 12 Dec 2008, 10:59 »

Agreed. It's rather hard if not impossible to create and define a meaningful character without touching upon the things that they value, at least superficially.

michaelicious · « **Reply #105 on:** 12 Dec 2008, 11:38 »

I think what Dark Flame was saying is that sometimes authors write novels without any strictly defined discursive master plan and just mean to tell a good story. I do agree that it's rare to create characters and stories without there at least being some sort of message hidden in the words, but those things can often be unintentional. I think that is actually the most interesting part about reading, finding little unintentional things that make me think "Hehe, your ideology is showing".

Nodaisho · « **Reply #106 on:** 12 Dec 2008, 14:02 »

Rather that than "Your id is showing" (Mr. Anthony? Mr. Ringo?)

Dennisdread · « **Reply #107 on:** 13 Dec 2008, 15:32 »

If a guitarist is shredding in the forest, and no one is listening...is he really fast?

Thrillho · « **Reply #108 on:** 13 Dec 2008, 16:37 »

My God, we have some awesome newbies today.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #109 on:** 13 Dec 2008, 19:05 »

Has anyone kept track of how often threads are derailed into Rand bashing?

I'm sure it happens every other month, or something like that.

Alex C · « **Reply #110 on:** 13 Dec 2008, 19:10 »

I'm a repeat offender.

Spluff · « **Reply #111 on:** 13 Dec 2008, 19:14 »

I don't think anybody was offended.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #112 on:** 14 Dec 2008, 01:04 »

Quote from: Dennisdread on 13 Dec 2008, 15:32

If a guitarist is shredding in the forest, and no one is listening...is he really fast?

The only way this could be better is if black metal was a shreddy kind of music.

king dan · « **Reply #113 on:** 18 Dec 2008, 15:48 »

Well, apparently this should be a class action lawsuit. Cause Gunther totally wrote that shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxSIAXGakuk

Spluff · « **Reply #114 on:** 18 Dec 2008, 16:53 »

Most of that is pretty damn different.

Pyrofyr · « **Reply #115 on:** 18 Dec 2008, 19:48 »

Eh, Coldplay is alright, and I don't think you should wish them harm just for being popular, there's no reason to hate really, or for being generic. Who cares? If you like something else, go listen to that instead.

However, it's nice to see that someone who stole a song is actually going to probably get their ass handed to them for once.

Mr. Mojo · « **Reply #116 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 21:18 »

I like Coldplay, perhaps I should go to hell or the "Guilty Pleasures" thread?

memann · « **Reply #117 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 02:27 »

I think theres gonna be a point when all the good riffs are going to be taken anyways, you shouldn't be able to sue because of that shit.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #118 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 08:51 »

I think you're discounting quite a lot of possibility there.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #119 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 13:26 »

Besides, it isn't an issue of a single riff, it is an issue of the same melody.

KharBevNor · « **Reply #120 on:** 25 Dec 2008, 20:46 »

This is the worst fucking thread

RedLion · « **Reply #121 on:** 25 Dec 2008, 21:03 »

Then don't post in it.

Pyrofyr · « **Reply #122 on:** 25 Dec 2008, 23:58 »

Quote from: memann on 24 Dec 2008, 02:27

I think theres gonna be a point when all the good riffs are going to be taken anyways, you shouldn't be able to sue because of that shit.

I thought so too, but they let Jay-Z copyright a color, even though we pretty much know of every color, and I've heard of cases of people attempting to sue others over rights to a prime number because of who 'found' it first.

Sure we'll never run out of numbers, but what gives me the right to go say "1,000,024 is copyright (R) Random Fag". Same thing with instruments, only so many possibilities, even if there are about a undecillion(1^36), with the number of songs being produced, mainstream alone they'd all be taken in 100 years easily.

MadassAlex · « **Reply #123 on:** 26 Dec 2008, 01:18 »

I'm very doubtful of that. You're ignoring repeated notes, chords and their alterations, interaction between instruments an a bazillion other variables.

Thrillho · « **Reply #124 on:** 26 Dec 2008, 05:44 »

Quote from: RedLion on 25 Dec 2008, 21:03

Then don't post in it.

Yeah, you'd think so, wouldn't you.

Actually, Khar was probably (at the very least) drunk, to be fair.

Alex C · « **Reply #125 on:** 26 Dec 2008, 09:16 »

Yeah, Khar was drunkenly mourning Pinter the other night. Give him a pass.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #126 on:** 26 Dec 2008, 22:34 »

Quote from: Pyrofyr on 25 Dec 2008, 23:58

Same thing with instruments.

Oh Really

Chesire Cat · « **Reply #127 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 12:22 »

Can I not contribute to the subject at all and say two little things.

One, MadassAlex is my new forum hero for not ever being guilty of bullshit and always articulating his points very constructively.

And Two, Atlas Shrugged is such an epically titled book that I dont think I have ever heard topped.

Light Engine · « **Reply #128 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 12:28 »

What's so epic about an atlas shrugging?

Also, I blame Ayn Rand for BioShock

Der Golem · « **Reply #129 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 12:36 »

Alex C · « **Reply #130 on:** 27 Dec 2008, 18:45 »

Yeah, Bioshock was a good game. Also, Atlas Shrugged is a hell of a good book title. It's also wouldn't be surprised if it's subconsciously one of the major reasons I keep ripping on Ayn Rand. If the title had been merely typical, I probably would have forgotten about the whole thing by now.

And what, are you just going to start praising every poster named Alex now? (Madass Alex is pretty awesome though).

MadassAlex · « **Reply #131 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 03:13 »

Quote from: Chesire Cat on 27 Dec 2008, 12:22

One, MadassAlex is my new forum hero for not ever being guilty of bullshit and always articulating his points very constructively.

This made my day, a lot. Thank you.

Thrillho · « **Reply #132 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 05:03 »

It's true. Whilst Alex - as he himself has said - is opposed to me on pretty much everything ever, he articulates the points well and a discussion with him is always interesting, instead of a 'yo momma so fat' contest.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #133 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 08:07 »

PFFT WHATEVER MAN YO MAMMA SO FAT SHE HAS TWO MYSPACE ACCOUNTS

Spluff · « **Reply #134 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 15:36 »

WHEN YOU PUT THEM NEXT TO EACH OTHER YOU CAN SEE HER WHOLE PHOTO

KharBevNor · « **Reply #135 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 17:15 »

Wow the quality is simply increasing exponentionally, huh?

Chesire Cat · « **Reply #136 on:** 28 Dec 2008, 21:02 »

Quote from: Alex C on 27 Dec 2008, 18:45

And what, are you just going to start praising every poster named Alex now? (Madass Alex is pretty awesome though).

As long as you Alex's can keep up the quality of your posts

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Mr. Mojo