Re: Re: All I Want Is You vs. The Fly
JOFO said:
I find these "song wars " really lame.
Both of those songs are great and really compliment each other.
Maybe you should try picking 2 songs that are more similar to each other.
I'm sorry you find these posts lame. Fortunately, you don't have to post at threads you don't like. If the mere existence of these threads angers you, I can't help you there, but no one's forcing you to read them, let alone post. I don't really see the point of complaining about a thread that's not doing anyone any harm.
Personally, I find deciding between two very different, but equally great songs, requires more consideration and thought. When two songs sound a lot alike, it's almost easier to make the choice because you're, in essence, choosing between two versions of the same song.
When choosing between two great, yet strikingly dissimilar tunes, it requires me to really weigh each song for what it is and decide which one I truly appreciate 'more.'
For instance:
Do I prefer the snarling, funky guitar of The Fly, or am I more partial to the beautiful, chiming guitar of All I Want Is You?
Which vocal delivery to I prefer: Bono's dirty, gravelly Fly voice, or his impassioned, soaring wail?
Which rhythm section am I more fond of?
Then I break it down, and whichever song has the most 'wins' in each category is the one that comes out triumphant. This is much more entertaining, to me, than:
Do I like the chiming guitar of WOWY better than the chiming guitar of AIWIY?
In all sincerity - if people don't like these threads, they shouldn't post here. This forum is a place for fun. I found a topic that's fun for me, and I want to share it with others who share feel the same way. Other 'song war' threads can be started comparing similar songs so people who prefer that method can enjoy themselves as well. We can all co-exist peacefully.
-Miggy D
