Marina and the Diamonds Hollywood sounds like...?

budgemook · 26-02-2010 8:11pm #1

doesn't seem to be a pop forum & phantom play it so guess it's fine here.

The chorus of this song sounds like something else, driving me mad, what is it?

Heisenberg. · 26-02-2010 8:49pm

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pistonsvox · 27-02-2010 5:56am

id do her.

LadyMayBelle · 27-02-2010 12:00pm

A cross between Gwen Stefanu and shakira...atho she does a terrible version of Gwen Stefani's 'What you waiting for' ...google if you dare

lordgoat · 27-02-2010 8:39pm

Nearly as good as Gaga but not quite there.

Placid_Casual · 27-02-2010 10:08pm

lordgoat wrote: »

Nearly as good as Gaga but not quite there.

That's damning with faint praise if ever I heard it!

Whenever I hear Marina I can't help getting the impression that her promotion is down to record execs trying to replicate the success of Florence & The Machine.

lordgoat · 27-02-2010 10:28pm

Placid_Casual wrote: »

That's damning with faint praise if ever I heard it!

Whenever I hear Marina I can't help getting the impression that her promotion is down to record execs trying to replicate the success of Florence & The Machine.

Hmmm i think you may have unintentionally missed a little...

I actually rate Gaga, i think she's making great pop music and i'd put her miles above florence. I'd put Marina somewhere in the middle.

I'll have no pop-snobbery in this thread!:)

Placid_Casual · 27-02-2010 10:39pm

No pop snobbery here, sir! I'm fairly indifferent to Lady Gaga. I only know the singles - I enjoy them to an extent for what they are but they wouldn't exactly entice me to explore further. There's no doubt she's got talent, just not for me really.
Florence I like, though not a massive fan and think she's overrated in some quarters. I'd take her above Gaga though.

Marina I really haven't heard enough of to come to any definitive conclusion about, the above is just the initial impression I get. And that's more a reflection on the promotion and exposure she's getting than her music as such.

lordgoat · 27-02-2010 10:46pm

Placid_Casual wrote: »

No pop snobbery here, sir! I'm fairly indifferent to Lady Gaga. I only know the singles - I enjoy them to an extent for what they are but they wouldn't exactly entice me to explore further. There's no doubt she's got talent, just not for me really.
Florence I like, though not a massive fan and think she's overrated in some quarters. I'd take her above Gaga though.

Marina I really haven't heard enough of to come to any definitive conclusion about, the above is just the initial impression I get. And that's more a reflection on the promotion and exposure she's getting than her music as such.

Ya i might be making a snap judgement but being in a job where you get exposed to alot of the shi t that's on the radio has given me a new found appreciation for Gaga. Like you say i enjoy the singles, i won't be running out to her next gig but i also won't just dismiss her out of hand for making a good pop song.

Florence i just don't get, i can see she has a great voice but there are some terrible songs on her album. Kiss with a fist and drumming song just grate. Yes Florence there is a drumming sound inside my head...

Marina, i've liked what i've heard so far, made a nicer impression on me than lungs has. And to be fair i prob need to give it more time. Possibly the same thing as you in relation to promotion/exposure...

S.M.B. · 28-02-2010 12:33am

I like Marina, never even thought of comparing her to Gwen Stefani though.

And musically, I think she is nothing like Florence.

Will finally get to see Marina live in May after 2 failed attempts. I hear she's a great performer.

loyatemu · 28-02-2010 12:49am

its Razorlight "America"

Spiritoftheseventies · 28-02-2010 5:51pm

Think she has a bit of PJ harvey vibe going on with her. Love the single anyway. Topped the NME charts three weeks running now.

Placid_Casual · 28-02-2010 11:21pm

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

Think she has a bit of PJ harvey vibe going on with her. Love the single anyway. Topped the NME charts three weeks running now.

Not exactly the hallmark of quality or exciting music it once may have been.

Spiritoftheseventies · 01-03-2010 12:57am

Placid_Casual wrote: »

Not exactly the hallmark of quality or exciting music it once may have been.

Agreed bought the magazine a few months back for some dead musicians tribute, Kurt etc. Couldnt believe how bad the production had fallen. But song i think really stands out for me.

homerun_homer · 01-03-2010 4:18pm

I don't get her. The song is cringeworthy, especially the "Oh my God she looks just like Shakira, oh no it's Catherine Zeta... my name's Marina" bit.

Musically she does nothing for me and I think the PJ Harvey comparison is way off.

bullpost · 01-03-2010 4:24pm

Heard her recently and liked what I heard. The sound reminded me of some of the big pop sounds from hipper 80's acts like ABC but that was after one listen so I could be totally off the mark.
Agree with the comments on Florence - wee bit overrated , I wanted to like her but can't warm to that voice - Liam Gallagher said it was as if someone is standing on her toe

Spiritoftheseventies · 01-03-2010 4:54pm

homerun_homer wrote: »

I don't get her. The song is cringeworthy, especially the "Oh my God she looks just like Shakira, oh no it's Catherine Zeta... my name's Marina" bit.

Musically she does nothing for me and I think the PJ Harvey comparison is way off.

Definitely a PJ vibe there in terms of the voice with a bit of Florence and Lady Ga thrown in to. Wonder what Florence did to upset Liam anyway.

homerun_homer · 01-03-2010 5:40pm

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

Definitely a PJ vibe there in terms of the voice with a bit of Florence and Lady Ga thrown in to. Wonder what Florence did to upset Liam anyway.

It's cuz she's a ginge innit...

I'd take Lady Gaga's music over Marina's any day tbh.

Spiritoftheseventies · 01-03-2010 5:58pm

homerun_homer wrote: »

It's cuz she's a ginge innit...

I'd take Lady Gaga's music over Marina's any day tbh.

Have no problems with Lady Gagas music but hate the way she goes on and on about her masculine side. And less make up please!

Spiritoftheseventies · 01-03-2010 8:12pm

loyatemu wrote: »

its Razorlight "America"

Razorlight had two decent songs i think. America wasnt one of them. But get where you are coming from in terms of song comparison.

S.M.B. · 02-03-2010 12:14am

The only resemblance I hear between those 2 songs is the use of the word America in the chorus.

I think I prefer the stripped down version of this song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JHINokmH6w

Also think I prefer her previous tunes.

Spiritoftheseventies · 02-03-2010 12:19am

Can definitely see comparisons with PJ in terms of the voice. More so than Florence and Lady Ga GA

JordyWordy · 02-03-2010 4:23pm

Mowgli's Road and I Am Not A Robot were great songs, this one is just tripe though, a huge let down after her early stuff.

She's a great distinctive singer, but the song is just lazy record company drivel.

Dudess · 03-03-2010 1:25am

homerun_homer wrote: »

I don't get her. The song is cringeworthy, especially the "Oh my God she looks just like Shakira, oh no it's Catherine Zeta... my name's Marina" bit.

Agreed. I hate that bit, but I love the song as it's damn catchy and I agree with others it's very reminiscent of good 80s pop... although Hazel O'Connor/Toyah spring to mind in particular :eek:
Certainly not hearing the PJ Harvey similarity though.

JordyWordy wrote: »

Mowgli's Road and I Am Not A Robot were great songs, this one is just tripe though, a huge let down after her early stuff.

She's a great distinctive singer, but the song is just lazy record company drivel.

You can certainly tell this song was written with the airwaves in mind all right. I Am Not A Robot is superb! Reminds me of Regina Spektor...

sarah+1 · 03-03-2010 3:27am

I think it sounds like a dying mule. I thought she was supposed to be indie... She is ridiculously mainstream in this, while still managing to sound like Bjork.

Spiritoftheseventies · 03-03-2010 8:59am

sarah+1 wrote: »

I think it sounds like a dying mule. I thought she was supposed to be indie... She is ridiculously mainstream in this, while still managing to sound like Bjork.

Album available to hear here. Re the mainstream tag you could say the same about Mumford and sons. Listening to I am not a robot. will this be the next single here. some very strong songs here. Good sound
http://www.myspace.com/marinaandthediamonds

ludwit · 03-03-2010 11:30am

She was highlighted in the Guardians New band of the day series, http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/series/newbandoftheday ,about a year and a half ago and I was very impressed, this was pre Ga-Ga and I liked the way she was outspoken and strange and had these big dramatic songs instead of the Kitchen sink ditties of Kate Nash and Lily Allen. America is not as good as her other stuff but I still like it.

And way prefer to that crap that is Mumford and sons.

S.M.B. · 03-03-2010 9:55pm

sarah+1 wrote: »

I think it sounds like a dying mule. I thought she was supposed to be indie... She is ridiculously mainstream in this, while still managing to sound like Bjork.

It's just good pop music imo which is just as hard to find as an 'indie' gem.

Raiser · 08-03-2010 4:51pm

JordyWordy wrote: »

Mowgli's Road and I Am Not A Robot were great songs, this one is just tripe though, a huge let down after her early stuff.

She's a great distinctive singer, but the song is just lazy record company drivel.

Found the song to be very, very catchy, I think her voice is different very distinctive and refreshing.

- Also I think 'Hollywood' has a clever agenda set to capture the hearts and minds of the US in a targeted and most likely very successful and immensely profitable type way.

Marina in the Youtube vid posted by S.M.B must be the definition of pure effortless sexuality!!!!

smackbunnybaby · 09-03-2010 12:45pm

I am very impressed with Marina's music.

I don't feel she is 100% manufactured like other artists out there.

Of course when you get signed record companies are going to help you out (that's part of being signed....) but Marina seems to have done a lot of groundwork herself.
With regard to her songs being fit for the airwaves, that's the point as she is a pop artist.
This is intelligent pop and deserves to be played on the radio. Like was mentioned above, good pop is hard to come by.
Her lyrics are nice and biting and do show that she is aware of what is going around her. She is driven and determined to be a pop star and is unashamed to 'make it' after the knock backs she has had to get here.

paddylonglegs · 09-03-2010 3:00pm

budgemook wrote: »

The chorus of this song sounds like something else, driving me mad, what is it?

Yeah she is definitely somewhere on her own alright, she's Pop, but not indie Pop.weird. She's getting large approval from the indie heads though

Aaaaaanyway, referring back to the OPs question, I believe it sounds like the chorus in Delorentos - Do You Realise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znr5cw0jAvU - About 46 seconds in

Marina and the Diamonds Hollywood sounds like...?

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