The Doors

cass · 11-30-2004, 03:06 AM

alright, so most of the music community is divided on this band. Half of us think The Doors are brilliant, half of us think it's all tripe and Morrison's lyrics were nothing more than nonsensical ramblings

the question is...what do YOU think

ArcLite · 11-30-2004, 03:44 AM

I enjoy them. Their music is a bit cheesy at times but that's what I like about it. L.A. Woman is my favorite song.

Evil Clown Liquor · 11-30-2004, 09:44 AM

?????

I've actually seen nothing but praise for The Doors, as I recall. Unless I haven't been looking in enough threads.

guitrguy · 11-30-2004, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cass

alright, so most of the music community is divided on this band. Half of us think The Doors are brilliant, half of us think it's all tripe and Morrison's lyrics were nothing more than nonsensical ramblings

the question is...what do YOU think

I have yet to see the negative in here.

Paranoidd · 11-30-2004, 10:01 AM

I think Jim had some great poetry, but alot of it was drug induced nonsense.

They did some real interesting thigns though...the way Manzarek and Kreiger wrote music, very nice.

thickasabrick · 11-30-2004, 10:06 AM

The Doors are one of my favourite bands. I think there was a thread about them not too long ago because i remember rambling on about how much i love them.

Jim Morrison is my favourite singer, lyricist, poet, and just all around person in the world.
Ray Manzarek is a great organ player, definitely my favourite.
Robbie Krieger is an amazing guitarist, he probably has the most original style for "rock" guitarists in the sxities. I was thinking of buying this book on the weekend that breaks down his style and shows how to play a bunch of Doors songs.
John Densmore was a great drummer. Didn't contribute much in total to the Doors, but he was good at aggravating Jim. They hated eachother.

guitrguy · 11-30-2004, 10:07 AM

Is the movie any good? If it Ill rent it this weekend.

thickasabrick · 11-30-2004, 10:30 AM

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Is the movie any good? If it Ill rent it this weekend.

it's entertaining. more of a hollywood movie than a biography though. they tended to show the darker side of jim.

ray manzarek wasn't very happy at how they portrayed everyone. He said they looked all too serious. "We were potheads! We were laughing all the time!"

guitrguy · 11-30-2004, 10:31 AM

So its worth renting?

thickasabrick · 11-30-2004, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by guitrguy

So its worth renting?

i'd say so. i enjoyed it.

Burial · 11-30-2004, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thickasabrick

it's entertaining. more of a hollywood movie than a biography though. they tended to show the darker side of jim.

ray manzarek wasn't very happy at how they portrayed everyone. He said they looked all too serious. "We were potheads! We were laughing all the time!"

the movie was unrealistic as hell, plus they shouldn't of had val kilmer play in it, you know billy idol, eddie vedder, and micheal hutchence (from inxs) tried out for the role....i heard he spent all this time, going through the lines, considering his closest resemblance and what not i think he should of played the part, but yeah the doors rule nuff said

Silverstein · 11-30-2004, 11:29 AM

I think the doors are one of the most influencial bands of all time. I find quite a few of their songs meaningfull but i dont find them to be very catchy tunes, they were more about the lyrics and the live show.

Brew · 11-30-2004, 12:30 PM

I dug out the album ''Alive She Cried'' the other day, and its pretty good.

Schyma · 11-30-2004, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by thickasabrick

Robbie Krieger is an amazing guitarist, he probably has the most original style for "rock" guitarists in the sxities. I was thinking of buying this book on the weekend that breaks down his style and shows how to play a bunch of Doors songs.

You mean "flamiko"? Its really hard stuff but hopefully one day I will learn. All the spanish type guitarist play it.

hypocracy hater · 11-30-2004, 01:38 PM

j'adore 'The Doors'

She's a ... 20th century fox

Lets swin to the moon uh huh lets climb thru tha tide penetrate tha evening that tha city sleeps to hide.

try to run, try to hide, break on thru to the other side

keep your eyes on da road, your hand upon the wheel

People are strange, when your a stranger faces look ugly, when your alone

unclebobscircus · 11-30-2004, 01:39 PM

Morrison is a great lyricist and poet, no doubt.

dainbramage727 · 11-30-2004, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverstein

I think the doors are one of the most influencial bands of all time. I find quite a few of their songs meaningfull but i dont find them to be very catchy tunes, they were more about the lyrics and the live show.

dont get me wrong, i love the doors, but i disagree that they are very influential. how many bands can you name that have been influenced by the doors?

unclebobscircus · 11-30-2004, 01:57 PM

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dont get me wrong, i love the doors, but i disagree that they are very influential. how many bands can you name that have been influenced by the doors?

I'd say that every rock band since 1968 or so has been influenced by the Doors.

dainbramage727 · 11-30-2004, 02:05 PM

how so? very few bands have keyboards and no bass.

Sam · 11-30-2004, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Schyma000

You mean "flamiko"? Its really hard stuff but hopefully one day I will learn. All the spanish type guitarist play it.

Flamenco.

I dont remember any flameno in any Doors songs (I only have ST and LA Woman), but I could be wrong. The Doors rock though.

11-30-2004, 03:06 AM	#1
cass Venus in Furs Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,648	The Doors alright, so most of the music community is divided on this band. Half of us think The Doors are brilliant, half of us think it's all tripe and Morrison's lyrics were nothing more than nonsensical ramblings the question is...what do YOU think

11-30-2004, 03:44 AM	#2
ArcLite Shoot 'em up Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MN Posts: 3,638	I enjoy them. Their music is a bit cheesy at times but that's what I like about it. L.A. Woman is my favorite song.
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11-30-2004, 09:44 AM	#3
Evil Clown Liquor MX cable guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 867	????? I've actually seen nothing but praise for The Doors, as I recall. Unless I haven't been looking in enough threads.

11-30-2004, 10:01 AM	#5
Paranoidd march to the sea Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 19,831	I think Jim had some great poetry, but alot of it was drug induced nonsense. They did some real interesting thigns though...the way Manzarek and Kreiger wrote music, very nice.

11-30-2004, 10:06 AM	#6
thickasabrick but does it swing? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With my Les Paul Posts: 9,924	The Doors are one of my favourite bands. I think there was a thread about them not too long ago because i remember rambling on about how much i love them. Jim Morrison is my favourite singer, lyricist, poet, and just all around person in the world. Ray Manzarek is a great organ player, definitely my favourite. Robbie Krieger is an amazing guitarist, he probably has the most original style for "rock" guitarists in the sxities. I was thinking of buying this book on the weekend that breaks down his style and shows how to play a bunch of Doors songs. John Densmore was a great drummer. Didn't contribute much in total to the Doors, but he was good at aggravating Jim. They hated eachother.

11-30-2004, 10:07 AM	#7
guitrguy Remember you're unique Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Just like anybody else. Posts: 29,809	Is the movie any good? If it Ill rent it this weekend.

11-30-2004, 10:31 AM	#9
guitrguy Remember you're unique Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Just like anybody else. Posts: 29,809	So its worth renting?

11-30-2004, 11:29 AM	#12
Silverstein \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 293	I think the doors are one of the most influencial bands of all time. I find quite a few of their songs meaningfull but i dont find them to be very catchy tunes, they were more about the lyrics and the live show.

11-30-2004, 12:30 PM	#13
Brew Lord Brummington Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Plymouth/Dundry/Jouac Posts: 13,837	I dug out the album ''Alive She Cried'' the other day, and its pretty good.

11-30-2004, 01:38 PM	#15
hypocracy hater L'homme sans une visage. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gloucester, England Posts: 3,601	j'adore 'The Doors' She's a ... 20th century fox Lets swin to the moon uh huh lets climb thru tha tide penetrate tha evening that tha city sleeps to hide. try to run, try to hide, break on thru to the other side keep your eyes on da road, your hand upon the wheel People are strange, when your a stranger faces look ugly, when your alone

11-30-2004, 01:39 PM	#16
unclebobscircus I know nothing. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,268	Morrison is a great lyricist and poet, no doubt.

11-30-2004, 02:05 PM	#19
dainbramage727 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 67	how so? very few bands have keyboards and no bass.