Topaz Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Apparently, the Tories are now linking the Conservatives xmas party, with Harper playing and sing to a federal website. I think Canadians are ready for this each year but one of these times he's going to get sued for not getting permission to sing the songs. I read online that he didn't get permission to sing "Getting down to business" and Randy Bauman said if he asked he would have said no. Anyway, the more people drink the better he sounds. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/federal-website-links-to-piano-playing-harper-1.804052 Quote
AngusThermopyle Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 I don't think it matters or anyone cares what "Randy Bauman" thinks or says about him singing it. Quote I yam what I yam - Popeye
Smallc Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 For today's assignment, I want you to say somrthing nice about Harper. Quote
guyser Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 I don't think it matters or anyone cares what "Randy Bauman" thinks or says about him singing it.Even though Sony has the licensing for that song? (their #1 licenced song?) Quote
capricorn Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Anyway, the more people drink the better he sounds. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/federal-website-links-to-piano-playing-harper-1.804052 I don't think there's any doubt at all about that. I once had a Wiley Cayote nightshirt that read "The more I drink the better you look." Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
Shady Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Even though Sony has the licensing for that song? (their #1 licenced song?) It's discrimination to only allow certain people to sing a song. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 It's discrimination to only allow certain people to sing a song. Who's being disallowed from singing a song? I'm singing one now. Quote
BubberMiley Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Why hasn't anyone told him he doesn't have the talent to perform in public? Are his people really like those around that naked emperor, telling him how wonderful he sounds? Is that how they form policy? He comes up with something totally ridiculous and everyone cheers? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
On Guard for Thee Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Why hasn't anyone told him he doesn't have the talent to perform in public? Are his people really like those around that naked emperor, telling him how wonderful he sounds? Is that how they form policy? He comes up with something totally ridiculous and everyone cheers? There's a reason why some of his own cabinet ministers refer to him as the "dictator". Quote
Mighty AC Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Musical abilities aside, this seems like a petty issue. Granted, if it were JT, the Harper party would trash it in an attack ad...probably paid for with our own tax dollars. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
On Guard for Thee Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Musical abilities aside, this seems like a petty issue. Granted, if it were JT, the Harper party would trash it in an attack ad...probably paid for with our own tax dollars. Exactly. They'd take JT's efforts to help cancer funding and try to use it for political gain. That's why I detest Harper so much. He's sleazy, no other word for it. Quote
AngusThermopyle Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Even though Sony has the licensing for that song? (their #1 licenced song?) Yep. I don't think even Sony cares what Randy Bauman has to say. I'm especially sure that Randy Bachman doesn't give a rats ass what some guy called Randy Bauman has to say about it. Whats really interesting is that this guy is one of Canada's great rockers and none of you guys even know his name. Edited December 11, 2014 by AngusThermopyle Quote I yam what I yam - Popeye
PIK Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 I am a big fan of harper, but his singing is not getting better. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Smallc Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Yep. I don't think even Sony cares what Randy Bauman has to say. I'm especially sure that Randy Bachman doesn't give a rats ass what some guy called Randy Bauman has to say about it. Whats really interesting is that this guy is one of Canada's great rockers and none of you guys even know his name. Or the name of the song. Quote
BubberMiley Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 IT certainly makes one wonder if he is in such an echo chamber that no one has informed him of his lack of talent. It reminds me of "The Queen is Dead" by the Smiths. "I know you and you cannot sing. I said 'that's nothing, you should hear me play piano.'" Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Smallc Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 He isn't as bad as you seem to be making out. I've heard a lot of comments to the contrary. I would find him just average. Quote
Queenmandy85 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Harper is a better singer than I am, but I would be a better Prime Minister. Quote A Conservative stands for God, King and Country
Argus Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Even though Sony has the licensing for that song? (their #1 licenced song?) If he was to record it and sell (or try to sell) copies, or if he was using it as part of a party campaign, that would impinge on Sony's license but he's not doing that. He or you or I can sing whatever song we want to. He's not a very good singer, but he's okay for an amateur. And his piano playing seems okay. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
guyser Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Musical abilities aside, this seems like a petty issue. Granted, if it were JT, the Harper party would trash it in an attack ad...probably paid for with our own tax dollars.Pretty much ! Quote
guyser Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 If he was to record it and sell (or try to sell) copies,Public pwerformance that this was, he aboslutley has to have a licence from SLOCAN. Maybe they got it and Randy Bauman's relative Randy Bachman didnt know it. The fees are paid to SlOCAN, not the individual composer or owenr (they get it later) He or you or I can sing whatever song we want to.Sure we can, but not as a public performance. Hell, buy a CD and play it in public for others to enjoy requires a licence for same. He's not a very good singer, but he's okay for an amateur. And his piano playing seems okay.Everyone has a hobby, if this is his, all the power to him, but please, tell him to keep it in the shower. Quote
PIK Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 He is actually called the boss by his people not dictator. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
guyser Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 He is actually called the boss by his people not dictator.To his face, we are talking about behind his back. Quote
BubberMiley Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) He isn't as bad as you seem to be making out. I've heard a lot of comments to the contrary. I would find him just average.He's fine for an amateur. But once someone is over 25, they shouldn't inflict their amateur musicianship on the public. It never looks good. Just look at what happened to Bob Rae. Edited December 11, 2014 by BubberMiley Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Smallc Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 I think you're reaching. He's an amateur. You have an opinion. That's awesome. Quote
BubberMiley Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 I think you're reaching. He's an amateur. You have an opinion. That's awesome.I do have an opinion and I come here to express it. I suppose that's awesome. What's the reach though? You're suggesting he doesn't suck? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
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