Yes, I think the main coat was all drybrushed.
Drybrushing is used on the raised bits, but if you do the same technique to a flat area, you leave a thin coat of paint. It gives it that blurred or soft look that the gun you posted has, and allows you to mix the tones as you add more layers.
I use a big flat brush with soft bristles for drybrushing. There's no trick to drybrushing a flat part. You might want less paint of the brush than if you were doing corners, but you just keep brushing it until it starts picking up color.
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#282142 Amazing Paint Job - How Can I Learn This?
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#282117 Amazing Paint Job - How Can I Learn This?
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gmoff - I got your PM. You don't have an email address listed on your profile, otherwise I would have emailed you the video.
Anyways, my video won't really help you achieve a look like that gun. As Aj pointed out, that gun is mostly drybrushed and my guns have a different style. I do briefly demonstrate how I use inks, so if you still want it I can email you.
The basic process for a gun like that, or at least how I would do it would be like this:
Black basecoat
Drybrush colors from dark to light
Blending ink (so in this case a red ink was used to blend everything)
Ink for grime effect (something black, brown, chestnut, maybe more than one)
Drybrush edges with light color
Seal
That's more or less how I do any of my guns, I just do a textured stippling technique instead of drybrush the whole thing.
Anyways, my video won't really help you achieve a look like that gun. As Aj pointed out, that gun is mostly drybrushed and my guns have a different style. I do briefly demonstrate how I use inks, so if you still want it I can email you.
The basic process for a gun like that, or at least how I would do it would be like this:
Black basecoat
Drybrush colors from dark to light
Blending ink (so in this case a red ink was used to blend everything)
Ink for grime effect (something black, brown, chestnut, maybe more than one)
Drybrush edges with light color
Seal
That's more or less how I do any of my guns, I just do a textured stippling technique instead of drybrush the whole thing.
#277385 Talos
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Not meant sarcastically, of course.
#259430 Funny Video
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on 20 December 2009 - 04:11 PM
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What burn?
dicks in your mouth.
There are a lot of them.
#256490 Help With Paypal
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on 16 November 2009 - 06:43 PM
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Seriously? Call the bank...
#244616 Oshkosh, By Gosh!
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Yeah, actually this year doesn't seem as bad as years past in general. They've made improvements to the campgrounds, so I think less people are feeling a need to spend the day driving around town. Those dorms must suck though.
I forgot to say this before, but I can't imagine the flight you made. That's gotta be pretty draining.
I forgot to say this before, but I can't imagine the flight you made. That's gotta be pretty draining.
#244434 Oshkosh, By Gosh!
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Uh, I live here, does that count? This is the week that I don't leave my house unless I have to. It seems like half of the people at EAA drive or fly there only to head straight to Walmart and spend the whole week there.
Are they gonna have anything cool this year? They'd better live up to the F22. That was pretty badass to see flying over my house. The main attraction isn't seriously some lame ass Airbus, is it? 'Cause I don't feel like listening to that for a week.
Are they gonna have anything cool this year? They'd better live up to the F22. That was pretty badass to see flying over my house. The main attraction isn't seriously some lame ass Airbus, is it? 'Cause I don't feel like listening to that for a week.
#241853 Expand A Blast, By Sublimedom777
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I'd just like to point out that it seems you've permanently inscribed your gun with the phrase "In Memorandum."
You mean "in memoriam."
Seems like a nice mod though.
You mean "in memoriam."
Seems like a nice mod though.
#236453 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
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My latest; sort of steampunky NF. Got some bigger projects on the horizon.
Clickable thumbs.
Also, this will be on ebay shortly. *cough wink nudge eyebrow-raise*
Clickable thumbs.
Also, this will be on ebay shortly. *cough wink nudge eyebrow-raise*
#231992 My First Attempt To Paint/mod Nerf
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Slick stuff. Personally, I would have sanded more than just the Nerf logos off. What brand of paint did you use for the brush work?
#219920 Pointblank Titan
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If it's not a hassle, pics would be much appreciated.
Nice work though. I'm excited to see the paint.
Nice work though. I'm excited to see the paint.
#219882 Pointblank Titan
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We can tell.I accually just made that one up to be perfectly honest.
ON TOPIC:
PointBlank, what means did you use to connect the pump to the tubing? I'd like to replace the pump on my titan and am worried about making an airtight seal.
#212437 Dizzy's Painting Method
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I don't mean anything bad by this but, did you base this off of a nite finder that I did? It's the same colors.
Don't take that the wrong way. The gun looks very nice. You should really try some inks in your paint jobs, I think that you would use them well and could make your work even more impressive.
Don't take that the wrong way. The gun looks very nice. You should really try some inks in your paint jobs, I think that you would use them well and could make your work even more impressive.
#208859 Snort-hog
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Very cool dude.
I really like your paintjobs because they combine excellent detailing while still remaining within a "nerf -y" color pallet. I think that you've found a good medium where you have guns that a person can take seriously, while still looking like nerf guns.
Props to you sir.
I really like your paintjobs because they combine excellent detailing while still remaining within a "nerf -y" color pallet. I think that you've found a good medium where you have guns that a person can take seriously, while still looking like nerf guns.
Props to you sir.
#201884 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
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Colors are a bit off from the flash.
#201000 Vulcan Gears Of War Paintjob
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on 04 January 2009 - 03:35 AM
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Boom - Are you serious? You haven't seen Delish's Dead Space gun, or his Warhammer Pistol, apparently.
Anyways, cool gun. You've added wear in all the right places though, looks very Gearsy. I like the milsurp ammo box, but I dunno how I feel about the rest of the OD on the gun. Personally, I would do some additional drybrushing, not to add wear, but to highlight some areas using a darker metallic color. Maybe drybrush on some of the more dynamic surfaces to break up the monotony and make it pop.
Anyways, cool gun. You've added wear in all the right places though, looks very Gearsy. I like the milsurp ammo box, but I dunno how I feel about the rest of the OD on the gun. Personally, I would do some additional drybrushing, not to add wear, but to highlight some areas using a darker metallic color. Maybe drybrush on some of the more dynamic surfaces to break up the monotony and make it pop.
#200760 '08 Highlights
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on 03 January 2009 - 01:29 AM
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Eh, I guess I'll chip in.
Pros:
-Many awesome contributors to the Haven (Angel, Slug, Rork, Hereticorp, many others)
-Being more active on the forums
-Making money by painting guns
-Getting a +bow
-Getting an increasing number of people involved with nerf at school
Cons:
-+bow falling apart on me
-Residence Life cracking down on nerf in the dorms
-Not being able to make it to any NIC-sanctioned wars (MN and Canada beckon me)
Pros:
-Many awesome contributors to the Haven (Angel, Slug, Rork, Hereticorp, many others)
-Being more active on the forums
-Making money by painting guns
-Getting a +bow
-Getting an increasing number of people involved with nerf at school
Cons:
-+bow falling apart on me
-Residence Life cracking down on nerf in the dorms
-Not being able to make it to any NIC-sanctioned wars (MN and Canada beckon me)
#200447 Oh My God Mcdonalds.
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on 02 January 2009 - 02:38 AM
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This is a Failtopic. But just to make it less fail, I want to know if anyone knows if McDonalds at some point offered nerf guns as part of their happy meals.
No, but Sonic did have SSPB knock-offs maybe 5 years ago.
#200273 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
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#200128 Xbox Live Recreational Community House ---
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Tag: ErraticBullet
Games:
Gears 2 (when I feel like dealing with the appalling match-making system)
COD4
Halo 3 (seldom)
Forza 2 (very seldom, I love the game, I'm just not as good as other drivers)
offline games:
Fallout (amazing)
Castle Crashers (worth the price if you've got a few friends for co-op)
Really I don't play on live that much. My floor-mates are all very into system-link gears games, so that's where I get my fill of multiplayer.
Games:
Gears 2 (when I feel like dealing with the appalling match-making system)
COD4
Halo 3 (seldom)
Forza 2 (very seldom, I love the game, I'm just not as good as other drivers)
offline games:
Fallout (amazing)
Castle Crashers (worth the price if you've got a few friends for co-op)
Really I don't play on live that much. My floor-mates are all very into system-link gears games, so that's where I get my fill of multiplayer.
#186317 Lancer: A Product Of Kappa Sigma Armory
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This is really a hell of a job.
I especially like the bits around the magazine, and the work you've done on the stock area. She looks spot on. The logo is also pretty kick ass. I like the fact that it isn't another copy of Forsaken's. You've made your own unique monster.
This makes me want to get to work on my own lancer. I've been intending on making one, just never got around to it. I don't think I have the bondo skills to come near what you've done here.
I especially like the bits around the magazine, and the work you've done on the stock area. She looks spot on. The logo is also pretty kick ass. I like the fact that it isn't another copy of Forsaken's. You've made your own unique monster.
This makes me want to get to work on my own lancer. I've been intending on making one, just never got around to it. I don't think I have the bondo skills to come near what you've done here.
#185695 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
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I just had my fall break, so I finally had a chance to work on some more guns.
The first two are for a zombie-themed party. I did these for a friend who is going as a zombie hunter.
The wrist strap coming out of the sawed off's handle doubles as the cocking mechanism. If anyone is not familiar with the innards of a double shot, the stock contains a pulley system that cocks the gun when you open it. This had to be scrapped so that I could saw the stock off. The wrist strap is made of paracord, which also covers the grip. It's good and durable for the force thats put on it while cocking, and I thought that it gave it a paramilitary feel that goes well with zombie outbreak weapons.
This next gun was done for another friend's birthday. He wanted me to do something related to politics, and he is the most ardent supporter of the democratic party that I know.
The first two are for a zombie-themed party. I did these for a friend who is going as a zombie hunter.
The wrist strap coming out of the sawed off's handle doubles as the cocking mechanism. If anyone is not familiar with the innards of a double shot, the stock contains a pulley system that cocks the gun when you open it. This had to be scrapped so that I could saw the stock off. The wrist strap is made of paracord, which also covers the grip. It's good and durable for the force thats put on it while cocking, and I thought that it gave it a paramilitary feel that goes well with zombie outbreak weapons.
This next gun was done for another friend's birthday. He wanted me to do something related to politics, and he is the most ardent supporter of the democratic party that I know.
#171823 The Chilibow
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on 23 August 2008 - 05:17 PM
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Nice.
I'm glad you were able to get a barrel on the 750 with it being cut down as much as it was.
As for the plunger head, why not search for a new o-ring?
I'm glad you were able to get a barrel on the 750 with it being cut down as much as it was.
As for the plunger head, why not search for a new o-ring?
#171710 Blaster Identification Tool
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on 23 August 2008 - 02:03 AM
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You might think about putting the airtech jet squadron under the "glider" ammo type as well. The original darts it came with had adjustable wings and fins.
This is very cool though.
This is very cool though.
#171546 The Chimera (titan Rifle)
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on 22 August 2008 - 01:42 PM
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Nice, I've been wondering about these since they got so much buzz in the Apoc thread.
Looks a little hard to pump. The breach is cool, I think it would be a beast with shotgun shells too.
Looks a little hard to pump. The breach is cool, I think it would be a beast with shotgun shells too.
#171319 Gmail Users Read
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on 21 August 2008 - 04:52 PM
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Thanks for the heads up with the security issues.
OMC, awesome addon. The theme is very similar to my firefox skin, and my IM client's skin. Everything is nice and unified.
More google related thread hijacking:
Anyone else use digsby? It's a cool IM client that can do a lot of stuff. It combines all of your IM services, and can alert you if you get emails or messages on a social networking site. I use it and like it a lot. It keeps me from compulsively checking my gmail accounts and facebook.
It has a couple downsides though, no AIM chatroom support (yet at least) and doesn't work with just any email address. So far they support Gmail, AOL, IMAP, and POP accounts. I can't make it check my campus email (which opens in a web version of outlook), but I'm no email expert.
Just thought I'd share.
OMC, awesome addon. The theme is very similar to my firefox skin, and my IM client's skin. Everything is nice and unified.
More google related thread hijacking:
Anyone else use digsby? It's a cool IM client that can do a lot of stuff. It combines all of your IM services, and can alert you if you get emails or messages on a social networking site. I use it and like it a lot. It keeps me from compulsively checking my gmail accounts and facebook.
It has a couple downsides though, no AIM chatroom support (yet at least) and doesn't work with just any email address. So far they support Gmail, AOL, IMAP, and POP accounts. I can't make it check my campus email (which opens in a web version of outlook), but I'm no email expert.
Just thought I'd share.
#171298 Worst Gun Ever P2
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on 21 August 2008 - 03:46 PM
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Let me understand this...
Since OMC and Forsaken posted in the topic before it was locked, that gives you the idea that it would be a good thing to make a clone topic of one that was deemed by the administrators to be a waste of bandwidth?
We'll see where this gets you.
Since OMC and Forsaken posted in the topic before it was locked, that gives you the idea that it would be a good thing to make a clone topic of one that was deemed by the administrators to be a waste of bandwidth?
We'll see where this gets you.
#170951 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
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This is my second commissioned piece, which was done for a friend of mine. He wanted black and red, which presented me with a challenge. The way I paint gives colors a lot of depth, which would look weird next to completely flat black. I tried to give the black some depth too, and am fairly pleased how it came out.
Next I have my quad B, which I call the trident. I did Slug's mod, except I used the reducer from a plusbow that I had lying around. Standard ranges with the CPVC barrel. The gun's namesake attachment has crayolas inside the pvc. Shoots 3 stock darts about 60' @ 15 pumps.
Next I have my quad B, which I call the trident. I did Slug's mod, except I used the reducer from a plusbow that I had lying around. Standard ranges with the CPVC barrel. The gun's namesake attachment has crayolas inside the pvc. Shoots 3 stock darts about 60' @ 15 pumps.
#170837 Weird Barrel Issue
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on 20 August 2008 - 12:19 AM
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It could just be that your darts are too small for your barrel.
I had an AT2k that I was running with a crayola and pvc setup for stock micros. Most of the time it shot like a beast, but regularly, a dart would become folded over in the pvc.
Look for a barrel material that allows the smallest amount of space around the darts.
I had an AT2k that I was running with a crayola and pvc setup for stock micros. Most of the time it shot like a beast, but regularly, a dart would become folded over in the pvc.
Look for a barrel material that allows the smallest amount of space around the darts.
#170503 Cpvc Couplers
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on 18 August 2008 - 11:54 PM
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A thin layer of pvc cement works well too, and would be a more permanent solution.
#170405 My Very First Nerf Mod... Ever! (finished W/ Lots Of Pictures)
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on 18 August 2008 - 07:08 PM
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You might want to get some Citadel Clear coat. That's kind of expensive though, but you know it's compatible.Thanks for the comments guys. Guess I won't change it up anymore than it needs to. I did notice that the purple looks a lot like the purple on the crossbow.
I'm going to try and finish the rest of it tonight after I go out and buy some sort of sealant. Anything you guys recommend?
I use krylon triple-thick clear coat on my guns and it seems to work pretty good. It's cheap too, $3 @ Wallyworld.
I like your paintjob though, very slick. Blacksunshine made a few maroon guns, this reminds me of those. It's a good color on nerf guns.
#170100 Worst Nerf Gun Ever!
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on 17 August 2008 - 08:13 PM
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I dunno about the worst, but the stinger was awkward at best.
I remember getting one, and playing around with it for a few days. I intended to mod it, but I think I just threw it out.
I remember getting one, and playing around with it for a few days. I intended to mod it, but I think I just threw it out.
#170078 Modification and Paintjob Pictures
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on 17 August 2008 - 07:05 PM
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I just finished my first commissioned piece. He wanted a worn, rusted look. Personally, I think it's a little plain, but the customer is always right.
Last one's a little blurry.
Last one's a little blurry.
#170001 Happy Birthday Vacc And Talio
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on 17 August 2008 - 01:32 PM
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It's both of their birthdays?
Stripper casualty rates must be skyrocketing...
Stripper casualty rates must be skyrocketing...
#169728 A Few Of My Lightsaber Kits Lit Up With Luxeon
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on 16 August 2008 - 01:14 PM
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Those are nice. I used to collect sabers 5 or 6 years ago, of course then all the blades were EL. Luxeon is a lot nicer.
#169318 Longshot's Shotgun And Recon's Barrel Extension
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on 14 August 2008 - 11:20 PM
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Because you touch yourself at night.
But seriously, it's because they are not "proper" barrels. The stock barrels do not fit the darts, they are much too large. You are correct that longer barrels can add to accuracy, but that's only the case if they fit the darts. The faux barrel extensions just cause the dart to bounce around inside on their way out, and lower accuracy.
But seriously, it's because they are not "proper" barrels. The stock barrels do not fit the darts, they are much too large. You are correct that longer barrels can add to accuracy, but that's only the case if they fit the darts. The faux barrel extensions just cause the dart to bounce around inside on their way out, and lower accuracy.
#169313 What Kind Of Stefan Do You Use?
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on 14 August 2008 - 11:16 PM
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I USALLY YELL EVRYTHING ON TEH INTERNETS!!
(Tannman, check the CoC, part of it states that capitalization should be used correctly)
My stefans are 1.5 inch, grey Caulk Sav'r, 3/0 splitshot, pillow case and hair dryer straightened, small dome of hotglue on top, no hole.
(Tannman, check the CoC, part of it states that capitalization should be used correctly)
My stefans are 1.5 inch, grey Caulk Sav'r, 3/0 splitshot, pillow case and hair dryer straightened, small dome of hotglue on top, no hole.
#169222 Cpvc Smdtg
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on 14 August 2008 - 06:31 PM
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Seem like this would work a lot better if the barrels were all the way back in the grey barrels. I know this would require a belt sander or a lot of dremeling, but it would increase ranges.
#169087 Nite-mav
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Very clean, dude.
One question; The Maverick slide doesn't slam into the shell when you fire, does it? That's the only potential problem I see with this. I really like it though, seems simpler than the original nite-mav.
One question; The Maverick slide doesn't slam into the shell when you fire, does it? That's the only potential problem I see with this. I really like it though, seems simpler than the original nite-mav.
#168668 New Music...
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on 13 August 2008 - 03:56 AM
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Chanclas, I have a similar taste in rap. Not a bad list. I would add the following though:
Mobb Deep
Big Pun
Geto Boys
NWA
Canibus
I'm not big into rap, but I like some gangsta rap. Here's where everyone in this thread glares at me. Metal blows.
I dunno, I just don't like metal. Ironically, there are so many parallels between metal, and my favorite overall genre; punk. Both styles of music progressed in similar ways, and have subgenres that represent similar changes. They've even fused a bunch of times, mostly making crap, but on occasion something great. But enough about that, this isn't really the place for long musical rants.
I really appreciate simplicity in music. I think what makes modern music unappealing to some is that there is too much going on. Vocals have gone from yelling, to growling cookie monster guttural noises. Some genres even have computer generated vox now (like goregrind...don't even get me started on that shit). Guitars are now all down-tuned. I dunno. I guess my main qualm with music, or alternative/metal/punk music these days is that its trying to be heavier or more hardcore.
In my opinion, modern music slaps titles upon itself that don't really apply. Hardcore used to be fast, hard, and above all simple. Now it's this drop-d, double bass pedal, growling shit. I'm kind of ranting. Fuck, I dunno, it's 4 am, this probably lacks some coherency.
Mobb Deep
Big Pun
Geto Boys
NWA
Canibus
I'm not big into rap, but I like some gangsta rap. Here's where everyone in this thread glares at me. Metal blows.
I dunno, I just don't like metal. Ironically, there are so many parallels between metal, and my favorite overall genre; punk. Both styles of music progressed in similar ways, and have subgenres that represent similar changes. They've even fused a bunch of times, mostly making crap, but on occasion something great. But enough about that, this isn't really the place for long musical rants.
I really appreciate simplicity in music. I think what makes modern music unappealing to some is that there is too much going on. Vocals have gone from yelling, to growling cookie monster guttural noises. Some genres even have computer generated vox now (like goregrind...don't even get me started on that shit). Guitars are now all down-tuned. I dunno. I guess my main qualm with music, or alternative/metal/punk music these days is that its trying to be heavier or more hardcore.
In my opinion, modern music slaps titles upon itself that don't really apply. Hardcore used to be fast, hard, and above all simple. Now it's this drop-d, double bass pedal, growling shit. I'm kind of ranting. Fuck, I dunno, it's 4 am, this probably lacks some coherency.
