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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Aug 1, 2021 4:12:25 GMT -5
Back in the day, contrived was the word Duran Duran feared the most!
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
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Post by zealous on Aug 1, 2021 14:30:51 GMT -5
Hm, this is a weird question. I guess you mean this current iteration. Isn't any artist who's "trying" to become something big or stay relevant, etc. contrived? It seems to me that the only time an artist isn't is when they're sailing in the flow of the zeitgeist, and that isn't a permanent position. So then, anything outside of that would be somewhat contrived, would it not?
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Post by coolbarn on Aug 2, 2021 6:23:25 GMT -5
Agree with Zealous. I think any band aiming for hits, trying to write hits, and who desire hits - are, by definition, going to be contrived.
It is only the very small number of true artists, who release music for the joy of it, the thrill of it, for personal satisfaction instead of commercial reasons, who can truly claim to not be contrived. You can decide yourself which category Duran Duran fits into, and vote accordingly.
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Post by More Play Time on Aug 2, 2021 8:55:26 GMT -5
Absolutely they are contrived, deliberately.
Nick likes to contrive as much as possible. He wouldn't have it any other way. For me the band have been 'in your face' utterly contrived since 7RT - especially the suits and those hairstyles. Even the sunglasses.
What saddens me is that the band are looking visibly older, and not incredibly handsome anymore. I am sad to the point of sickness about this, as I dont want my band to look like old farts. So yes, I WANT the contrived hair, the makeup, the aftershave lotion, the jackets. Bring it on, and layer it on thick.
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Post by coolbarn on Aug 2, 2021 10:12:49 GMT -5
What saddens me is that the band are looking visibly older, and not incredibly handsome anymore. I am sad to the point of sickness about this, as I dont want my band to look like old farts. So yes, I WANT the contrived hair, the makeup, the aftershave lotion, the jackets. Bring it on, and layer it on thick. Personally that doesn't sadden me whatsoever. Growing old is natural. I would rather be old, and look old, but have had an amazing life, full of great family, friends, and incredible experiences.
And Duran Duran can definitely say that. It hasn't been all apples, and some of their issues have been well documented, but overall they have achieved more than most people ever will. It is an honour for them to still be alive, and still doing a job that they love. I'm sure they really appreciate it when they think about it. In their travels they would also have seen how the other half live, so hopefully that will keep them humble and happy as well. Having said that - yeah, for the first time ever, Duran Duran are starting to look like old men. Well dressed old men mind you, but old nonetheless
And you know what - that doesn't worry me. I embrace their age - it's natural to look old when you are old
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Post by stopdead on Aug 2, 2021 10:36:02 GMT -5
Maybe they need this guy (who was hired by Lucasfilm after they saw his work) to do a video for them. Make them look 40 years younger.
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