why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

RoxnDox · 04-26-2016, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by THoog

I'll give Nena credit - It's better than many translated songs, where something is always sacrificed - rhyming, rhythm, or meaning. "Ninety-nine red balloons" just doesn't have the flow of "neunundneunzig luftballons"; starting every stanza with "ninety-nine" automatically loses a syllable and the bounce of the original.

Edit: According to Wiki, she and the band were never really happy with the English version, and she has never performed the English version live (in 30+ years and 500+ concerts).

Kinda nice to have heard the English version just so I know the lyrics somewhat, but I definitely prefer the "flow" of the original.

Jim

Racer X 69 · 04-26-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by savoche

I'll take two. Where do I sign?

Can you afford it?

Although prices are not published, I would wager that these things cost considerably more than their commercial airliner cousins.

Racer X 69 · 04-26-2016, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Nice little thing, but it doesn't have the reach I world need

The BBJ's have a published range of 8,000 to 10,000 miles, depending on the model and configuration. That should get you there, no problem.

But when a fillup is in the neighborhood of 63,000 gallons of jet fuel (for the 747 model), who can afford the fuel?

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Kinda nice to have heard the English version just so I know the lyrics somewhat, but I definitely prefer the "flow" of the original.

This is the first I've ever heard of her. Maybe I am out of touch...just a little. I do know Alan Jackson.....do you guys?

I can relate....can you?

Good lesson here for young Bert.......

You Tube

**clackers** · 04-26-2016, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

This is the first I've ever heard of her. Maybe I am out of touch...just a little.

One hit wonders from decades ago, James ... you're forgiven. ☺

MarkJerling · 04-26-2016, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by clackers

One hit wonders from decades ago, James ... you're forgiven. ☺

That song was very popular!

**THoog** · 04-26-2016, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by clackers

One hit wonders from decades ago

Aww - that's not quite fair. She's had numerous top-ten songs and albums, even in the past decade - all in German-speaking countries, of course.

MarkJerling · 04-26-2016, 05:52 PM

Do you guys remember this?

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 04-26-2016, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

This is the first I've ever heard of her. Maybe I am out of touch...just a little. I do know Alan Jackson.....do you guys?

I can relate....can you?

Good lesson here for young Bert.......

Alan Jackson - I Don't Even Know Your Name - YouTube

Alan who?

Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over.

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 04-26-2016, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Do you guys remember this? Sixto Rodriguez- Cold Fact full album - YouTube

That's the dude from Detroit that went to South Africa and cut like one album, then went home.

And became a legend in South Africa.

But didn't know it until just recently.

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by clackers

One hit wonders from decades ago, James ... you're forgiven. ☺

Thank you Clackers.

I find I am out of touch on a lot of things. I pretty much left music behind when hip-hop/rap came along. I think it pretty much left me behind too. I'm sort of old school...I like to be able the hear and understand the words, and think they have some actual meaning that I can relate with.

MarkJerling · 04-26-2016, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That's the dude from Detroit that went to South Africa and cut like one album, then went home.

And became a legend in South Africa.

But didn't know it until just recently.

Yeah! And we all thought he was dead, mean time, he was living life in Detroit as a builder. So, Was found some 20 years later and they flew him over to South Africa for a concert. And, for the first time he realised he was a major celebrity. When he got off the plane and saw the limo, he though "I wonder which celebrity was on the plane with us?" Mean time, it was for him!

Watch the doco Searching for Sugerman. Here's the trailer:

You Tube

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 06:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over.

Yeah.....some passed too young.

Great for surfing the rumors thread......

You Tube

MarkJerling · 04-26-2016, 06:19 PM

Rodigues's songs were a major inspiration during the Apartheid struggle.

MarkJerling · 04-26-2016, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Yeah.....some passed too young.

Great for surfing the rumors thread......
The Doors - People Are Strange (Remastered Sound) - YouTube

I've always enjoyed their music.

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04-26-2016, 03:06 PM	#25891
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by THoog I'll give Nena credit - It's better than many translated songs, where something is always sacrificed - rhyming, rhythm, or meaning. "Ninety-nine red balloons" just doesn't have the flow of "neunundneunzig luftballons"; starting every stanza with "ninety-nine" automatically loses a syllable and the bounce of the original. Edit: According to Wiki, she and the band were never really happy with the English version, and she has never performed the English version live (in 30+ years and 500+ concerts). Kinda nice to have heard the English version just so I know the lyrics somewhat, but I definitely prefer the "flow" of the original. Jim

04-26-2016, 04:07 PM	#25892
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by savoche I'll take two. Where do I sign? Can you afford it? Although prices are not published, I would wager that these things cost considerably more than their commercial airliner cousins.

04-26-2016, 04:16 PM	#25893
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by savoche Nice little thing, but it doesn't have the reach I world need The BBJ's have a published range of 8,000 to 10,000 miles, depending on the model and configuration. That should get you there, no problem. But when a fillup is in the neighborhood of 63,000 gallons of jet fuel (for the 747 model), who can afford the fuel?

04-26-2016, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#25895
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Rupert This is the first I've ever heard of her. Maybe I am out of touch...just a little. One hit wonders from decades ago, James ... you're forgiven. ☺

04-26-2016, 05:21 PM	#25896
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers One hit wonders from decades ago, James ... you're forgiven. ☺ That song was very popular!

04-26-2016, 05:25 PM	#25897
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by clackers One hit wonders from decades ago Aww - that's not quite fair. She's had numerous top-ten songs and albums, even in the past decade - all in German-speaking countries, of course.

04-26-2016, 05:56 PM	#25900
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by MarkJerling Do you guys remember this? Sixto Rodriguez- Cold Fact full album - YouTube That's the dude from Detroit that went to South Africa and cut like one album, then went home. And became a legend in South Africa. But didn't know it until just recently.

04-26-2016, 06:11 PM	#25901
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by clackers One hit wonders from decades ago, James ... you're forgiven. ☺ Thank you Clackers. I find I am out of touch on a lot of things. I pretty much left music behind when hip-hop/rap came along. I think it pretty much left me behind too. I'm sort of old school...I like to be able the hear and understand the words, and think they have some actual meaning that I can relate with.

04-26-2016, 06:19 PM	#25904
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Rodigues's songs were a major inspiration during the Apartheid struggle.

04-26-2016, 06:20 PM	#25905
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Rupert Yeah.....some passed too young. Great for surfing the rumors thread...... The Doors - People Are Strange (Remastered Sound) - YouTube I've always enjoyed their music.