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Why was Garth Brooks so popular in Ireland?

lazygal

He played Croke Park loads of time, sold shedloads of records and seemed to be here all the time. What was it about him that Irish people like, and would a comeback tour sell out? I think he's playing Vegas now.

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Xavi6

yesno1234 wrote: »

I can guarantee you've never been to a Springsteen concert if you're saying that!

Correct but the live experience won't make the songs any better.

One Direction are great performers apparently but I won't be rushing out to see them either

Sir Arthur Daley

yesno1234 wrote: »

I can guarantee you've never been to a Springsteen concert if you're saying that!

+ 1 Bruce best live act ever.

SoCal MusicLover

How anybody who is fan of music in general, could say that either Bruce or Garth don't put on amazing stage shows, and don't have a "presence" when they're up on stage, either has never seen them, or is really not someone truly into music in a general sense.

Beyond their music talents, they each put on one hell of a live show. Some acts have a setlist, get up on stage and run through the same motions, night after night, venue after venue, practically living off a pre-written script. Bruce & Garth never do this, and each show is a unique experience, and they both can seriously elevate their game when the crowd is doing likewise. This is why Garth is traveling to Ireland to do these shows. Not because he just wants to pick Ireland, but because he knows the crowds there will be intense, and that it will help him work on a stage show dormant for many years, and elevate his game for the start of a long tour.

Ghost Buster

Yamanoto wrote: »

Country & Irish is kinda like the musical wing of the GAA.

It's basically cabaret with Stetsons - music for folks who wouldn't have a huge interest in music, if that makes sense. Simple stories told in a plain fashion, with uncomplicated time signatures and chord changes you can see coming a mile off. The Southern schtick is just giving 'em what they want I suppose.

Fans of the genre would probably find Brook's stuff a little edgy, which is an odd thought.

The fact that most if em think his name is Gareth says much about how little they care for music.

gobnaitolunacy

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I have no idea why he's so popular. All of his fans should be hog tied and flogged, that'd learn em:D

They'd probably enjoy that.

Ghost Buster

I hear that Declan Nerney has him to headline The Marquee in Drumlish festival this summer. Gina, Dale Hayes and the Champions are doing the Friday

RiverOfLove

SoCal MusicLover wrote: »

How anybody who is fan of music in general, could say that either Bruce or Garth don't put on amazing stage shows, and don't have a "presence" when they're up on stage, either has never seen them, or is really not someone truly into music in a general sense.

Beyond their music talents, they each put on one hell of a live show. Some acts have a setlist, get up on stage and run through the same motions, night after night, venue after venue, practically living off a pre-written script. Bruce & Garth never do this, and each show is a unique experience, and they both can seriously elevate their game when the crowd is doing likewise. This is why Garth is traveling to Ireland to do these shows. Not because he just wants to pick Ireland, but because he knows the crowds there will be intense, and that it will help him work on a stage show dormant for many years, and elevate his game for the start of a long tour.

I fell in love with a lot of Garth Brooks songs back in the day when I was a kid of about 9 or 10. I have some of his music on my ipod but not much. My sister is a big fan of him and she has the whole lot from him. So I'm looking forward to reintroducing myself to his music. I'd say seeing him live would be speculatar.

Dyr

SoCal MusicLover wrote: »

How anybody who is fan of music in general, could say that either Bruce or Garth don't put on amazing stage shows, and don't have a "presence" when they're up on stage, either has never seen them, or is really not someone truly into music in a general sense.

A fat cowboy being fired out of a trap door is'nt really stage presence in my book

lazygal

Bambi wrote: »

A fat cowboy being fired out of a trap door is'nt really stage presence in my book

That sounds frigging awesome.

Matt_Trakker

SoCal MusicLover wrote: »

How anybody who is fan of music in general, could say that either Bruce or Garth don't put on amazing stage shows, and don't have a "presence" when they're up on stage, either has never seen them, or is really not someone truly into music in a general sense.

lol

SoCal MusicLover wrote: »

Beyond their music talents, .

....those talents being that they can play about 7 guitar chords.
Both are untalented, masters of middle of the road, boring music. At least Bruce seems like a nice lad to have a jar with, Garth however, is an insufferable bore of the highest order.

He disappears off the planet for a few years and then you lemmings gift him a few million quid by snapping up his tickets for his lame music thus ensuring he can disappear off the planet again a rich man for the 2nd time.

Actually, no it's a good thing, he'll do these shows and he'll be gone again, sound.

Bandana boy

Matt_Trakker wrote: »

lol

....those talents being that they can play about 7 guitar chords.
Both are untalented, masters of middle of the road, boring music. At least Bruce seems like a nice lad to have a jar with, Garth however, is an insufferable bore of the highest order.

He disappears off the planet for a few years and then you lemmings gift him a few million quid by snapping up his tickets for his lame music thus ensuring he can disappear off the planet again a rich man for the 2nd time.

Actually, no it's a good thing, he'll do these shows and he'll be gone again, sound.

Wisht Child the adults are talking.
If you keep quiet for the next hour I will get you a one direction mug.

Claiming that the complexity of a song equates to how good it is ,is daft (Beatles anyone!)

Both Garth and Bruce have a set list of songs that connect with people in a powerful way ,if you are not one of them fine but if you cannot see the appeal or understand this then it is you with the defect.

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Matt_Trakker wrote: »

lol

....those talents being that they can play about 7 guitar chords.
Both are untalented, masters of middle of the road, boring music. At least Bruce seems like a nice lad to have a jar with, Garth however, is an insufferable bore of the highest order.
.

Both are extremely talented musicians, the fact you don't realise that tells me you know nothing whatsoever about music.

Leaving everything else aside, Garth brooks has a fantastic singing voice, which is a huge talent.

Da Shins Kelly

Garth Brooks' music is not something I would be into at all, but saying that complexity is automatically better in music is pretty laughable to me. Some of the best music out there is simplistic in nature.

Jamsiek

Bandana boy wrote: »

Claiming that the complexity of a song equates to how good it is ,is daft (Beatles anyone!)

Not meaning to drift off topic but some Beatles stuff is very complex, especially the later stuff such as Abbey Road. Some of the chords George Harrison played were near impossible to many guitarists.

Back on topic. Many songs are great because of the simplicity of them.
It depends on the context I suppose.

Bandana boy

Jamsiek wrote: »

Not meaning to drift off topic but some Beatles stuff is very complex, especially the later stuff such as Abbey Road. Some of the chords George Harrison played were near impossible to many guitarists.

Back on topic. Many songs are great because of the simplicity of them.
It depends on the context I suppose.

While they got experimental and as such quite complex towards the end ,the vast majority of their back catalogue is very simple.

Dyr

lazygal wrote: »

That sounds frigging awesome.

it would be if it launched him about 50 feet up before he started plummeting back down to earth

I'd pay folding money to see that

fortwilliam

How much is Garth Brooks worth?

$150 Million

Garth Brooks is an American country music star who has a net worth of $150 million. Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 7, 1962. Garth is a wildly successful country music artist who has had six albums certified diamond. In total he has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Garth is the best selling solo artist of the 20th century in the United States. Some music fans disagree with this fact because the RIAA did not precisely track Elvis Presley's earliest sales. When you adjust for Elvis, Garth is the second best selling solo-artist of the last 100 years and the third best selling artist overall, with The Beatles being number one. Garth is however the best selling artist of the last 20 years, having sold 70 million albums. Since 1989, Garth has released 10 studio albums and six compilation albums. He has won two Grammys (out of 14 nominations), 17 American Music Awards, 11 Country Music Awards, and hundreds more.

Brooks' 2001 separation from ex wife Sandy Mahl turned out to be one of the most expensive divorces of all time. Garth would eventually pay Sandy a $125 million settlement. Garth and Sandy met while attending Oklahoma State University. Garth was a bouncer at a bar that Sandy would frequent. They married in 1986 and divorced in 2001. Today Garth is married to fellow country artist Trisha Yearwood. They have been married since 2005. After a short hiatus, he returned to performing in Las Vegas, where he headlined his own show at The Encore Hotel and Casino. He is still performing and releasing music today.

Matt_Trakker

Bandana boy wrote: »

Wisht Child the adults are talking.
If you keep quiet for the next hour I will get you a one direction mug.

Claiming that the complexity of a song equates to how good it is ,is daft (Beatles anyone!)

Both Garth and Bruce have a set list of songs that connect with people in a powerful way ,if you are not one of them fine but if you cannot see the appeal or understand this then it is you with the defect.

You sound like a really nice person, hugs!

Yes, the Beatles also sucked giant ones until they started doin drugs.

The reason these songs connect with people is because they are/were on heavy rotation on commercial radio stations. It's that simple. Once they disappear off radio most people forget why they even liked them.
Brookes and Springstein just continue to cash in on the nostalgia of middle aged people who have some extra cash and not much of a social life.

Oh and if you think that knowing more than 7 guitar chords equates to 'complex' music then you don't know SFA about music or instruments.

Insect Overlord

Matt_Trakker wrote: »

Brookes and Springstein just continue to cash in on the nostalgia of middle aged people who have some extra cash and not much of a social life.

All those 20-somethings who were at the Springstein gigs last year are going to freak when they find out they're already middle-aged...

SoCal MusicLover

When Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bruce Springsteen & Garth Brooks get word that some guy on a blog thinks their music is too simplistic, and that they are not real musicians.....they're each going to fall off their mountain of money and have a good laugh.

vicwatson

How did he get into the country without his passport eh?? Would I get into the USA without a passport = NO

Gambas

vicwatson wrote: »

How did he get into the country without his passport eh?? Would I get into the USA without a passport = NO

Sure hasn't he got friends in ....

*gets coat*

vicwatson

Gambas wrote: »

Sure hasn't he got friends in ....

*gets coat*

Get out

Frank Lee Midere

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Generally the people making these complaints about music being too simplistic are musicians who are annoyed their more complex music isn't getting them anywhere. So they blame everyone else for having poor taste rather than accepting their music just isn't all that good.

And none of them are capable of playing Bach. Or Wagner . In any case we once had complex rock music and then along came punk to sort that out.

Rock, pop and country music should be simple. Hendrix aside it's never been complex and good.

PTH2009

his croke park show will sell out in record time i think. Hope i get 2 tickets but it will be hard

Cienciano

Frank Lee Midere wrote: »

And none of them are capable of playing Bach. Or Wagner . In any case we once had complex rock music and then along came punk to sort that out.

Rock, pop and country music should be simple. Hendrix aside it's never been complex and good.

Yes it has. Pink Floyd for one. And "complex" is subjective. When does something become complex?
And someone mentioned the beatles as simple. You could argue She Loves is simple. But what about Strawberry Fields Forever, A Day in the Live, Tomorrow Never Knows?
For the record, I don't believe a song has to be complex to be good, but to say the opposite and a complex song can't be good is equally ridiculous.
And also for the record, Gareth Brooks is an embarrassment, I'd rather admit to being sexually attracted to kids

mikeym

Garth brokes makes my ears bleed.

Bandana boy

Cienciano wrote: »

Yes it has. Pink Floyd for one. And "complex" is subjective. When does something become complex?
And someone mentioned the beatles as simple. You could argue She Loves is simple. But what about Strawberry Fields Forever, A Day in the Live, Tomorrow Never Knows?
For the record, I don't believe a song has to be complex to be good, but to say the opposite and a complex song can't be good is equally ridiculous.
And also for the record, Gareth Brooks is an embarrassment, I'd rather admit to being sexually attracted to kids

Below are the tracks on Beatles Number ones (I believe the biggest selling compilation of all time)

Vast majority of these would be very simple tracks musically and are all awesome.

1962–64
1. Love Me Do"
2."From Me to You"
3."She Loves You"
4."I Want to Hold Your Hand"
5."Can't Buy Me Love"
6."A Hard Day's Night"
7."I Feel Fine"
8."Eight Days a Week"

1965–66
1."Ticket to Ride"
2."Help!"
3."Yesterday"
4."Day Tripper"
5."We Can Work It Out"
6."Paperback Writer"
7."Yellow Submarine"
8."Eleanor Rigby"

1967–68
1."Penny Lane"
2."All You Need Is Love"
3."Hello, Goodbye"
4."Lady Madonna"
5."Hey Jude"

1969–70
1."Get Back"
2."The Ballad of John and Yoko"
3."Something"
4."Come Together"
5."Let It Be"
6."The Long and Winding Road"

I never said complex music cannot be good ,but rather that complexity has no bearing on how good a track is.

Mrs Garth Brooks

Im willing to pay a grand for a ticket.

No joke. Im a massive massive fan.

I dont know when to start to camp out.

JumpShivers

I don't even really know who he is.

I'm only 20, maybe a bit too young. :rolleyes: