Comments on: Testament: Kiss Me through the Phone http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/ This website will function as a clearinghouse for bulletins from participating cells, enabling readers to keep abreast of their activities and, more importantly, coordinate activities with them. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:05:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steal Something From Work Day: Redefining April 15th « Guerrilla News http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18804 Steal Something From Work Day: Redefining April 15th « Guerrilla News Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:12:04 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18804 [...] favorite underground MC, Testament, joins fellow MC Illogik as Test Their Logik to deliver this hardcore anthem about stealing from [...] [...] favorite underground MC, Testament, joins fellow MC Illogik as Test Their Logik to deliver this hardcore anthem about stealing from [...]

]]> By: CrimethInc. Far East Blog » Steal Something From Work Day Is Here! http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18798 CrimethInc. Far East Blog » Steal Something From Work Day Is Here! Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:18:40 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18798 [...] favorite underground MC, Testament, joins fellow MC Illogik as Test Their Logik to deliver this hardcore anthem about stealing from [...] [...] favorite underground MC, Testament, joins fellow MC Illogik as Test Their Logik to deliver this hardcore anthem about stealing from [...]

]]> By: Swiftday http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18626 Swiftday Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:51:57 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18626 I just saw Testament and Illogic on Buy Nothing Day and we had the whole venue twisted for "This is why I'm Not, This is why, this is why this is why I'm Not, Im not gonna buy, im not gonna shop, this is why this is why thisis why Im not" haha good times. And after holdin it down we brought them to an after party were some kids flew a sign to buy a keg and they jovially remarked "In Canada we don't drink kegs and have gun racks like this, you kids are wild." Those kids. True F*cking Story, neverending true story. Party-Animal Liberat*on Front, caw caw. I just saw Testament and Illogic on Buy Nothing Day and we had the whole venue twisted for “This is why I’m Not, This is why, this is why this is why I’m Not, Im not gonna buy, im not gonna shop, this is why this is why thisis why Im not” haha good times. And after holdin it down we brought them to an after party were some kids flew a sign to buy a keg and they jovially remarked “In Canada we don’t drink kegs and have gun racks like this, you kids are wild.” Those kids. True F*cking Story, neverending true story. Party-Animal Liberat*on Front, caw caw.

]]> By: keelsc http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18611 keelsc Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:54:10 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18611 I think I understand where Mackenzie is coming from. If i were to here one of these songs without previous knowledge of their content, i would have no idea the were anarchistic until i really listened to the lyrics. As for the appeal of such a sound to the target audience, I'm not sure how to comment. I listen to a vast collections of musical styles so i guess it would depend on ones preference, if you didn't like hip hop you probably wouldn't listen to the song. But extending the message of anarchy into other genres of music is a positive thing, allowing others who may not come in contact with it to be introduced. I think I understand where Mackenzie is coming from. If i were to here one of these songs without previous knowledge of their content, i would have no idea the were anarchistic until i really listened to the lyrics. As for the appeal of such a sound to the target audience, I’m not sure how to comment. I listen to a vast collections of musical styles so i guess it would depend on ones preference, if you didn’t like hip hop you probably wouldn’t listen to the song. But extending the message of anarchy into other genres of music is a positive thing, allowing others who may not come in contact with it to be introduced.

]]> By: Coyote06 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18609 Coyote06 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:43:56 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18609 Mackenzie said: "At the same time I think the effectiveness of the lyrics is handicapped by the fact that the music itself doesn’t really appeal to the people at which the lyrics are aimed." How do you know who the lyrics are aimed towards? I loved this music, other people I showed it to loved it. I'm an anarchist. How the hell is it handicapped? Mackenzie said: "by definition the uncommonness of such a political statement in hip hop is anarchy" .... ? Mackenzie said: “At the same time I think the effectiveness of the lyrics is handicapped by the fact that the music itself doesn’t really appeal to the people at which the lyrics are aimed.”

How do you know who the lyrics are aimed towards? I loved this music, other people I showed it to loved it. I’m an anarchist. How the hell is it handicapped?

Mackenzie said: “by definition the uncommonness of such a political statement in hip hop is anarchy”

…. ?

]]> By: Mackenzie http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18606 Mackenzie Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:35:10 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18606 I wasn't saying that at all. I was just pointing out that the style of music is surprising considering the message. The song has a more produced and commercialized sound, and is quite a bit different than the rawer sounding music that one would expect to have lyrics with anarchist connotation. You have to admit that most music that displays this type of sound is quite the opposite.Even if I don't care for it personally, that doesn't mean it's not a valid form of expression, and I'm not trying to undermine its merit. I wasn’t saying that at all.
I was just pointing out that the style of music is surprising considering the message. The song has a more produced and commercialized sound, and is quite a bit different than the rawer sounding music that one would expect to have lyrics with anarchist connotation. You have to admit that most music that displays this type of sound is quite the opposite.Even if I don’t care for it personally, that doesn’t mean it’s not a valid form of expression, and I’m not trying to undermine its merit.

]]> By: _noah http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18597 _noah Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:27:13 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18597 jeez, sorry he didn't have your exact music preferences in mind Mackenzie. that's the real problem with political hip hop, is they didn't call you up to ask what kinda music you like. can't get a message through if YOU can't listen to it. jeez, sorry he didn’t have your exact music preferences in mind Mackenzie. that’s the real problem with political hip hop, is they didn’t call you up to ask what kinda music you like. can’t get a message through if YOU can’t listen to it.

]]> By: Mackenzie http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18592 Mackenzie Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:14:51 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18592 I don't think that the real issue here is whether or not a rapper can have anarchist lyrics. To make such a claim is at it's core to conform, since almost by definition the uncommonness of such a political statement in hip-hop is anarchy. To take a style of music and use it in a way that surprises listeners should be encouraged and not mocked or condescended to. At the same time I think the effectiveness of the lyrics is handicapped by the fact that the music itself doesn't really appeal to the people at which the lyrics are aimed. I myself had not idea there was any appeal to anarchy at all in the song because I can't stand to listen to it! So while I appreciate the originality, I can't really bring myself to support it from a musician's standpoint. I don’t think that the real issue here is whether or not a rapper can have anarchist lyrics. To make such a claim is at it’s core to conform, since almost by definition the uncommonness of such a political statement in hip-hop is anarchy. To take a style of music and use it in a way that surprises listeners should be encouraged and not mocked or condescended to.
At the same time I think the effectiveness of the lyrics is handicapped by the fact that the music itself doesn’t really appeal to the people at which the lyrics are aimed. I myself had not idea there was any appeal to anarchy at all in the song because I can’t stand to listen to it! So while I appreciate the originality, I can’t really bring myself to support it from a musician’s standpoint.

]]> By: sgssl3 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18536 sgssl3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:48:49 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18536 http://crimethincnetwork.blogspot.com/ http://crimethincnetwork.blogspot.com/

]]> By: A.P.L.F. http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18533 A.P.L.F. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:41:26 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18533 For supporters of Eric McDavid, I would recommend listening to "Anna is a Stool Pigeon" by Tom Gabel (front man of against me). The entire album is anarchist driven, it's a great listen. The track can be listened to for free at his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/tomgabelmusic For supporters of Eric McDavid, I would recommend listening to “Anna is a Stool Pigeon” by Tom Gabel (front man of against me). The entire album is anarchist driven, it’s a great listen. The track can be listened to for free at his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/tomgabelmusic

]]> By: nolaanarchy http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18526 nolaanarchy Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:34:40 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18526 If y'all like this, you have got to check out TRUTH UNIVERSAL. a radical hip-hop MC from that 504 baby!! http://www.truthuniversal.com/ If y’all like this, you have got to check out TRUTH UNIVERSAL. a radical hip-hop MC from that 504 baby!!

http://www.truthuniversal.com/

]]> By: sgssl3 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18515 sgssl3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:03:06 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18515 so wat if anarchists rappin, there is no limit to wat we all can do through music..dont b a jackass here, dude so wat if anarchists rappin, there is no limit to wat we all can do through music..dont b a jackass here, dude

]]> By: wednesday http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18514 wednesday Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:16:24 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18514 this shit is corny yall. anarchists rappin... eh stick to that hardcore or what ever this shit is corny yall. anarchists rappin… eh stick to that hardcore or what ever

]]> By: b. traven http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/2009/11/05/testament-kiss-me-through-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-18513 b. traven Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:22 +0000 http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/?p=1004#comment-18513 Testament is also circulating a top-notch remix of "Run This Town," calling out the pop stars who made the original for appropriating the imagery of revolt to glorify themselves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlU0gXq11Hk Testament is also circulating a top-notch remix of “Run This Town,” calling out the pop stars who made the original for appropriating the imagery of revolt to glorify themselves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlU0gXq11Hk

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