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re: Unpopular opinion: Cajun music is overrated
Posted on 11/17/21 at 1:27 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 11/17/21 at 1:27 pm to Jim Rockford
Overrated by who? Cajuns? For sure.
I despised zydeco as a kid and into adulthood. I still don't care for it all that much but it's not so bad at a party or event with a band playing.
I thought it was mostly inspired by African (south African?) music? I only see the zydeco influence on "That Was Your Mother."
I despised zydeco as a kid and into adulthood. I still don't care for it all that much but it's not so bad at a party or event with a band playing.
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also, Paul Simon's Graceland.. def in conversation for Best Album of the 80's is heavily influenced by Cajun music
I thought it was mostly inspired by African (south African?) music? I only see the zydeco influence on "That Was Your Mother."
This post was edited on 11/17/21 at 1:32 pm
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Posted on 11/17/21 at 1:52 pm to Jim Rockford
It's good to hear in the background somewhere. It sucks in the foreground.
Posted on 11/17/21 at 2:09 pm to Keep Stirring
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I was replying to OP, sorry you got caught in the cross hairs..
2 Alpha. Check your fire. Check your fire.
All good
Posted on 11/17/21 at 3:59 pm to Jim Rockford
It’s okay for one song a night. Same for reggae. After that, tedium sets in.
Posted on 11/17/21 at 6:14 pm to Keep Stirring
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Paul Simon's Graceland
His concert at the Cajundome for the Rhythm of the Saints tour was bad arse
Posted on 11/17/21 at 6:43 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:Then don't listen to it
Unpopular opinion: Cajun music is overrated
Badly tuned accordions and fiddles that all sounds the same.
Posted on 11/17/21 at 8:01 pm to SUB
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I thought it was mostly inspired by African (south African?) music?
It was, and the back up musicians & singers were majority African on the album.
Posted on 11/17/21 at 8:31 pm to Jim Rockford
I like it more than Blue Grass. And according to Wiki:
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He included American "roots" influences with tracks featuring zydeco musicians such as Rockin' Dopsie and Tex-Mex musicians.
Posted on 11/18/21 at 8:09 am to Jim Rockford
I don't find it highly regarded and "rated" to be overrated. I live in the heart of Cajun country and I listen to it here and there. I think the sound comes with age. As a kid, hated it, in my 30's, I like it more. I'm sure when I'm 70 like my dad, it's all I'll listen to. Weather like we've been having, windows down, riding in the country, and put it on the radio, it's a nice time. Working in the shop and need some background music, throw it on. It's an acquired taste. I think people do play it too much to make themselves seem like they're Cajun.
Posted on 11/18/21 at 9:47 am to BlackPot
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I don't find it highly regarded and "rated" to be overrated.
Posted on 11/19/21 at 5:39 am to Jim Rockford
Not overrated. Over played? Repetitive? Yes. But I do enjoy in the right time and place. It’s cool if it’s a live band or being played at a tailgate or Mardi Gras. So basically good if you’re drinking.
Posted on 11/20/21 at 11:12 am to Keep Stirring
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also, Paul Simon's Graceland.. def in conversation for Best Album of the 80's is heavily influenced by Cajun music...
They have Cajun music in Africa?
Posted on 11/20/21 at 9:44 pm to Jim Rockford
I won't listen to it other than live, but it sure is a lot of fun in person.
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