XLR8R TV - Episode 1

[tokenuser]

Not familiar with XLR8R? Since 1993, XLR8R magazine has covered electronic music, culture, style and technology. A perferct blend for the underground counterculture.

Taking content from XLR8R magazine (www.xlr8r.com), and rolling it into a Vidcast, the folk over at XLR8R have brought their magazine to the next level with a show featuring interviews and content ripped from the pages of their hardcopy.

More than a music show, these guys have substance to back up the talk.

Great first episode.

[nation]

It was alright... I like it better then a lot of the other pilots(Excluding Web Drifter, and pixel perfect)

I don't see myself getting excited for a new episode though..

[ryudo]

To be blunt is was boring as hell.

[blinne]

I hate to be negative, but that show was well boring. Maybe it will be better next time.

[crumbles]

Yea, not sure why a new sticky was made about the show, after I started one....

but...

I agree. Pretty lame. I'm tired of that whole "scene." It's very tired. If I wanted to see crap like that, I could just turn on MTV.

If I wanted to see cool technology stuff, I turn on REV3. Seems like REV3 is going in the wrong direction with this show IMO.

[tokenuser]

I agree. Pretty lame. I'm tired of that whole "scene." It's very tired. If I wanted to see crap like that, I could just turn on MTV.Problem is, the only way you would see content like that on MTV is if you jumped in a time machine, and shot back 10-15 years.

The "scene" doesn't appeal to me either. I am more a pub rock kinda geek, but XLR8R does fit Rev3.

There is more to geek culture than gadgets and the intarwebs.

Check out www.xlr8r.com to see content they have in their magazine. It might surprise you. If you find stuff in there you would like to see them explore on video, leave a message.

[jdstorer2]

Not Impressed.

[kowgod]

Damn. I kinda liked it. :\

It started out kinda slow with DAT Politics. I mean, I like electronica from time to time. It's good to code to. But, DAT Politics were kinda meh. Or at least what they showed in this show was kinda bad.

But the interview with Zion I and the Grouch was pretty damn good. More interviews like that across different genres could be cool.

I've seen the magazine before and checked it out, but I'm not a subscriber or anything. The website seems pretty good though.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess... I'll give it some more chances.

[sexypixels]

I'm a big fan of XLR8R magazine and the electronic music culture that the magazine covers. I'm looking forward to future episodes.

I guess there are alot of emo pukes on Rev3, then this show will not be for you.
You will never see anything like this on MTV until five years from now, when the rest of the sheep will think it's "cool"

XLR8R magazine has always been progressive about art, fashion, music, and technology.

[rebelace]

I will offer contructive criticism. First the host bothered me with her movement while speaking idk there was something off about it. Also she speaks very bland and not very excited about what's going on. Another thing was wtf was that music dat was playing lets just smash on a keyboard and run a beat in the background then scream random words into the mic wtf. Anyway when they were interviewing the band the camera cuts were way to fast for my taste it changed like every 2 seconds. The street interview stuff wasn't bad. The rap stuff wasn't terrible either. (Anything with a apple product in sight I don't mind watching) Oh and in the credits I loved the kitty in that guys hoodie. Overall rating it was ok boring at times.

[magunwarrior]

Hmm, new show...I'll check it out after school.

[kowgod]

I think one thing we're going to have to come to understand is that not every rev3 show will appeal to every rev3 user. And I don't think they want it to necessarily be that way, either.

Not every show on NBC appeals to every Office viewer; not every show (if you can call them that?) on MTV appeals to every [insert MTV show name here?] viewer, etc.

Just like not every TechTV show appealed to every Screensavers viewer...

My opinion is the more the merrier, and that goes for diversity as well as quantity.

Peace!

[samureye]

I hope the people behind the show don't take any negative comments to heart - a lot of the people commenting apparently just don't get it, which is fine. I enjoyed the show, I really did, and I will continue to watch. I never knew about the magazine, and I see they are giving it for free on the site as a .pdf which is nice.

The first segment was peculiar - not a fan of what that was, really, but I understood where the show was going. The second segment was decent enough and the third. Looking at the site, I think I will definately get more into this show and tell people about it, Sizzla, Busy Signal - more Caribbean exposure? Yes please!

[klitzy]

I won't watch again.

[ryudo]

can they please change the name..I am so sick of this text numbers bullshit I can't make sense of everywhere I go online...you know there is a language we have called ENGLISH. :rolleyes:

[jdstorer2]

Actually, I hope they take every review into consideration, not just the positive ones. We need shows that appeal to the range of users who actually watch Revision3 'casts. These tend to be Tech-related people. And I understand diversifying, but I have a feeling that this show does not appeal to the majority of the users here. I could be wrong, yes, and I'll admit it if I am. But adding a show essentially about music news does not truly represent the environment.

Maybe adding some interesting tech-related shows? Or bringing back some good but missing shows, like CAC?

Besides, IMHO too many radio stations are playing [c]rap/R&B[ad] music anymore, and there's no way I'd waste my time or bandwidth on a show containing it. And you know that's where this will lead.

Edit: And I agree about the name. Accelerator. Not XLR8R. The english language is going down the chute. Do we really need to help it along?

[cormano]

can they please change the name..I am so sick of this text numbers bullshit I can't make sense of everywhere I go online...you know there is a language we have called ENGLISH. :rolleyes:
the magazine has been around since 93, they're not changing the name.

I haven't watched yet but I'm pretty excited to. I know the magazine has covered a lot of Def Jux artists in the past, any chance of seeing them turn up in the future? I saw on the site that Busdriver is going to be on a future episode, I can't wait for that one.

[ryudo]

Actually, I hope they take every review into consideration, not just the positive ones. We need shows that appeal to the range of users who actually watch Revision3 'casts. These tend to be Tech-related people. And I understand diversifying, but I have a feeling that this show does not appeal to the majority of the users here. I could be wrong, yes, and I'll admit it if I am. But adding a show essentially about music news does not truly represent the environment.

Maybe adding some interesting tech-related shows? Or bringing back some good but missing shows, like CAC?

Besides, IMHO too many radio stations are playing [c]rap/R&B[ad] music anymore, and there's no way I'd waste my time or bandwidth on a show containing it. And you know that's where this will lead.

Edit: And I agree about the name. Accelerator. Not XLR8R. The english language is going down the chute. Do we really need to help it along?
Yup ... and everytime networks try to appeal to a more mass audience they turn shit....I remember Bill Cosby saying something to the effect when you try and appeal to everyone you fail.

If Rev 3 tries to start putting more of this popculture bullshit as shows then again I shall be blunt..it's g4 all over again.

stop conforming and stay true to your loyal audience and fans.

[cormano]

Actually, I hope they take every review into consideration, not just the positive ones. We need shows that appeal to the range of users who actually watch Revision3 'casts. These tend to be Tech-related people. And I understand diversifying, but I have a feeling that this show does not appeal to the majority of the users here. I could be wrong, yes, and I'll admit it if I am. But adding a show essentially about music news does not truly represent the environment.

Maybe adding some interesting tech-related shows? Or bringing back some good but missing shows, like CAC?

Besides, IMHO too many radio stations are playing [c]rap/R&B[ad] music anymore, and there's no way I'd waste my time or bandwidth on a show containing it. And you know that's where this will lead.

Edit: And I agree about the name. Accelerator. Not XLR8R. The english language is going down the chute. Do we really need to help it along?
Spoken like a true asshole. Why try to reach a wider audience when Rev3 already has great, supportive, open minded fans like you?

I just watched the episode and it was great, I don't see where the complaints are coming from unless they're just not interested in the subject matter. It was very well put together and as a fan of some of the stuff discussed, I enjoyed it.

[cormano]

Yup ... and everytime networks try to appeal to a more mass audience they turn shit....I remember Bill Cosby saying something to the effect when you try and appeal to everyone you fail.

If Rev 3 tries to start putting more of this popculture bullshit as shows then again I shall be blunt..it's g4 all over again.

stop conforming and stay true to your loyal audience and fans.

it's not at all like g4, they're not canceling Diggnation, they're just adding new shows, and who do you think they're conforming to? They're not trying to appeal to everyone, you really think DAT Politics is gonna pull in the MTV crowd? Don't be stupid.

[samureye]

Okay, please keep the conversation civil.

[samureye]

I have to say, it's nonsense to say that they shouldn't put shows like this. I like it, why won't other people? And what's this nonsense about the type of audience here? If you don't like the show, don't download it - it's not a normal network, you aren't tied to what is "showing" - get what you want and leave the rest. I like The Office and 30 Rock, do I want NBC to remove Las Vegas? Not unless it's putting a show I want to see out - and that can't happen here because what you watch is up to you. Again, don't like it, leave some constructive criticism, or don't download.

It's great to have content like this, content that will reach to more than just the regular "geek". Get out of your shell.

[samureye]

As for the name, the name's been around for a long time, as stated before - it won't change. What difference does it make? Is the content not what matters?

[ryudo]

Seems a bit odd how only mods and a newb are the only ones defending this thing trying to justify ignoring rev 3's core fans.

[samureye]

Just as you are entitled to your opinion, we are to ours: what we say here are our opinions, nothing more nothing less. I saw an episode of Geekdrome and was unimpressed. So what are you trying to insinuate?

[tokenuser]

Seems a bit odd how only mods and a newb are the only ones defending this thing trying to justify ignoring rev 3's core fans.Oh the irony of your sig file.

New things piss you off sounds more like it. XLR8R not your thing? Great, move on. As a show, its not taking production time away from existing shows you watch, so why be a hater?

BTW - XLR8R was around long before TXTN UR BUDZ became available, let alone popular. At the time it was a clever name. Its still clever, even if its a little passe to the TXTN crowd.

[chuckles]

Seems a bit odd how only mods and a newb are the only ones defending this thing trying to justify ignoring rev 3's core fans.

How is adding a new show "ignoring" the core fans?

-chuckles-

[crumbles]

I can see both points here. While you're right, it doesn't really affect me, and if I don't like it, I won't download it. However, I still feel like this show doesn't really fit on REV3.

I like REV3 for the tech stuff. I guess it's just frustrating that the shows that brought people here:

systm
the broken
(and for a brief while indigital)

Seem to vanish, and be replaced by stuff like whatever this new show is.

I just wish that they would start other tech shows to replace the ones they have obviously lost interest in, instead of something like this.

But, I guess ultimately, you're right. If I don't like it, and if others don't like it, then it won't be downloaded anyway. Another good point, if it's not taking time away from other shows (which is almost impossible to take the little time they spend on systm and the broken) then who really cares.

[samureye]

If people who aren't here are not going to watch it, that's fine. What we want are the new people who will want to watch the show. I highly doubt anyone will start cancelling memberships because of shows they don't want on the site at all.

[klitzy]

I saw an episode of Geekdrome and was unimpressed. So what are you trying to insinuate?

Hahahahaha....Don't like geekdrome but liked this. Hahahahaha.

To each his own.

[kowgod]

Seems a bit odd how only mods and a newb are the only ones defending this thing trying to justify ignoring rev 3's core fans.

Dude. I pay money to Rev3, not the other way around :D

Any opinions I have on any of the shows here are my own and are based chiefly around my desire to see broadcast television as an industry (in it's current form, at least) die and be replaced by quality, on demand iptv.

Music just so happens to be a huge part of my day to day life. Last I checked my last.fm I listen to anywhere between 10-12 hours of music a day, just about every day. That is why this show appeals to me and why I'm interested in seeing it succeed.

Now, tokenuser on the other hand... I hear Jay pays him in hookers and gold bullion.

[masherscf]

Now, tokenuser on the other hand... I hear Jay pays him in hookers and gold bullion.

Hey, throw some of those Shirlys my way!



I love the people here. But, The territoriality of some tech-fans is pretty funny to watch.

I didn't watch XLR8R TV and I probably won't, I just doesn't appeal to me. However, on the same token, I don't like comics very much so "iFanboy" is only marginally appealing for me.

I just don't understand the basis of offense. Why it it offensive to a "core fan base" of Revision 3 fans for the company to what to expand into new territory? It's just a weird idea.

If it's a good show that draws viewers, that mean revenue to pay for more shows that DO appeal to "core fan base." Think about it, no one loses her.

That is all.

[jdstorer2]

I only wrote that to start a discussion, not to create a firestorm. For peet's sake, no need to call me an asshole.

I said I agree about diversifying, but you're apparently missing my point. The time spent making this show could be used to make higher-quality 'casts. I listen to music all day as well, but the last thing I need is for some girl to drone on about it for an hour.

Yes, I could never download that 'cast again. Yes, I could ignore it and hope it goes away. But I don't think everyone is that enlightened. Some people will view this show and be turned away from Rev3.

If money is what gets the point across... if this it the kind of entertainment that my money would go to by becoming a paying member, then I *will not* ever become one. I won't purchase any more materials Rev3-Related. I own a diggNATION t-shirt, and that made me feel good that some of the money would be going to keep it alive. But if Rev3 is going to continue in this direction then there's no point and continuing to purchase any merchandise, not knowing if some small portion will go to this new show. I have always "voted" with my pocket-book. And I know that Rev3 wants to make money.

And don't go all huffy. It's just a frickin' discussion. That's what message boards are for, for expressing your opinion. Not to troll.

[samureye]

Great, if you don't want to pay money - don't. You're not a real fan and you're selfish. You can still get the content either way. And who's to say any resources were used to create the show that could have been spent elsewhere? There should be at least 3 shows launching within the year - who are you to say that they aren't produced on their own and Rev3 is just hosting? These arguments are utterly ridiculous. Don't like it? Don't download. If you cannot see what the company is trying to do and be more encouraging then you are not supporting, so you CAN go elsewhere - that's what it's sounding like you're doing. I'm not trying to be antagonistic but rather, I want to show you the pointlessness of all this. Why all the argument? Different shows can appeal to different people.

[jdstorer2]

*sigh* I give. You win. I thought a real discussion would come from this, and not some tongue-lashing. My apologies.

Great, if you don't want to pay money - don't. You're not a real fan and you're selfish. You can still get the content either way. And who's to say any resources were used to create the show that could have been spent elsewhere? There should be at least 3 shows launching within the year - who are you to say that they aren't produced on their own and Rev3 is just hosting? These arguments are utterly ridiculous. Don't like it? Don't download. If you cannot see what the company is trying to do and be more encouraging then you are not supporting, so you CAN go elsewhere - that's what it's sounding like you're doing. I'm not trying to be antagonistic but rather, I want to show you the pointlessness of all this. Why all the argument? Different shows can appeal to different people.

[samureye]

No, not a tongue-lashing, and I don't want to "win". No problem with a healthy discussion here, I just don't understand the point of any arguments. Argument, discussion, seems different to me.

[rowlodge]

dives under table...kidding.

okay spokesperson, okay editing, okay music, i do like music and their aint any music programs here so why not? if i do like something ,then i'll tell it like it is.

too early...too early, to tell.

[samureye]

But..NotMTV is a music program, isn't it?

[klitzy]

Im sure the folks at XLR8R TV love all of this back and forth bickering in their forum space.

[kowgod]

Im sure the folks at XLR8R TV love all of this back and forth bickering in their forum space.

Hey, it's their first episode. If anyone is looking in on this, I imagine they appreciate it. Something tells me no one here has sent em any emails or picked up the phone to call.

Gotta hash this shit out somewhere...

But..NotMTV is a music program, isn't it?

Yeah this is a perfect example. Remember episode 1 and maybe 2 of NotMTV? It was kinda... lame. But now, if you ask me, the show can be pretty interesting. Like I said wayyyy back up above in my first post here, I'm gonna give XLR8R TV some more chances just like I gave NotMTV a chance. Seriously, the Zion I and the Grouch part was pretty damn good. Consistently produce stuff like that and I'm fine.

[samureye]

Agreed on the Zion I, token. I didn't care for the first segment, but it was still watchable.

[bman]

When I read about it on digg I didn't exactly job to the idea of watching it. I guess since I normally give everything a go when I have some time I will watch the episode. From people's thoughts already doesn't seem too good.

[ryudo]

Nah I was not pissed off ..just half awake and stupid ..so apologies to all.

Nah the show does not appeal to me but I do wish we got more tech shows at Rev 3.

IF I had PS I would watch pixel perfect but right now all I watch is Indigital and DIggnation.

[sugarsickness]

this thread is hilarious.

I liked it. The music, at least the stuff on that episode, is not something I would probably actively go and look for to listen to. I imagine a lot of people here wouldn't but I don't see why that would stop someone from enjoying it.

A lot of times the 'actual content' of a show, on here or elsewhere, doesn't appeal to me but I look for more than just that. ummmm. I'm not sure how to explain :P Well, I'm not a big comic book reader either (Despite my best efforts, I'm just too old to be able to sit down and read a mess of comics) but I love iFanboy because they often times talk with comic writers about their work or they discuss why they like certain comics or whatever S:

That was why I really liked this. While the music isn't what I normally listen to I really enjoyed the segment with Zion I and Grouch and listening to them talk about how they work together to write their music and their thoughts on the more 'mainstream' music and stuff.

Yeah, you may not like the type of music in the magazine (Which I plan on looking through when I am less busy) but if that is your mindset than, yeah, there isn't any chance you will like it. If you think "I listen to _____ and not this sort of music!" then you aren't giving it a fair chance at all.

Like most shows my only qualm right now would be that it is monthly and not weekly :P But if they have interesting and cool interviews (And/or show me some artists I might also enjoy) then that's fine by me.

[haanzz]

Yup ... and everytime networks try to appeal to a more mass audience they turn shit....I remember Bill Cosby saying something to the effect when you try and appeal to everyone you fail.

If Rev 3 tries to start putting more of this popculture bullshit as shows then again I shall be blunt..it's g4 all over again.

stop conforming and stay true to your loyal audience and fans.

Let me start by saying that I'm not here representing the views of Revision3 management...it's just my two cents.

Personally, I think broadcast and IPTV/VoD are very different animals. Online programming doesn't force the viewer to watch at a specific time. It really lets you watch what you want when. I think it gives us an opportunity to produce extremely niche programming because one show doesn't impact the other the way it does in broadcast. TechTV for example...anything that followed TSS got a huge jump in ratings from the carryover.

If you're saying that Rev3 should invest in more tech programming instead...well...that's another discussion.

Hahn

[klitzy]

If you're saying that Rev3 should invest in more tech programming instead...well...that's another discussion.

Hahn

I'm pretty sure thats what he is talking about but you make a great point about "carryover." Do you think that this "carryover" effect also takes place here yet in a different way?

Example....Klitzy loves diggnation so he checks out inDigital.

Because personally...I definately do.

[masherscf]

I'm pretty sure thats what he is talking about but you make a great point about "carryover." Do you think that this "carryover" effect also takes place here yet in a different way?

Example....Klitzy loves diggnation so he checks out inDigital.

Because personally...I definately do.

It's not really the same. No one watches InDigital because they downloaded Diggnation and left the video running.

You really have to make a choice to click on it. However, you don't get the same effects as putting a show between "Seinfeld" and "Friends." What? You don't like that reference. How about "The Cosby Show" and "Cheers"?

[ryudo]

Hahn ..and to anyone else please just read my other post on THIS PAGE..i was half asleep when making those other posts..seriously.

[haanzz]

Hahn ..and to anyone else please just read my other post on THIS PAGE..i was half asleep when making those other posts..seriously.

I wasn't focusing on you specifically...your post just happened to be the shortest that seemed to voice the overall theme of the thread.

Hahn

[sugarsickness]

I'm pretty sure thats what he is talking about but you make a great point about "carryover." Do you think that this "carryover" effect also takes place here yet in a different way?

Example....Klitzy loves diggnation so he checks out inDigital.

Because personally...I definately do.Oh god I can almost smell the brown nosing.

[klitzy]

Oh god I can almost smell the brown nosing.

Hahahahah...I dont even watch inDigital.

[theweez]

Let me start by saying that I'm not here representing the views of Revision3 management...it's just my two cents.

Personally, I think broadcast and IPTV/VoD are very different animals. Online programming doesn't force the viewer to watch at a specific time. It really lets you watch what you want when. I think it gives us an opportunity to produce extremely niche programming because one show doesn't impact the other the way it does in broadcast. TechTV for example...anything that followed TSS got a huge jump in ratings from the carryover.

If you're saying that Rev3 should invest in more tech programming instead...well...that's another discussion.

Hahn

I checked out the episode and I'm not looking forward to the next one.
I can see REV3 trying new things which is fine. This is not regular tv so at least I don't have to see commercials for it over and over again. As long as they don't cancel Indigital, Infected, and Diggnation I'm fine. Anyway, I would like to see more tech related programming though. I see why most people are upset since I assume most of them are loyal Techtv fans. Be happy we aren't forced to watch shows we don't like(Street Fury) and them taking great shows like TSS(R.I.P) and turning it into complete shit like AOTS.
I do hope REV3 puts more shows aimed towards the Techtv fans and maybe G4(when G4 was about gaming) fans. If they do that then REV3 can please both the new audience and their original audience, unlike G4 that took great shows, revamping them and/or cancelling them all together and taking familiar hosts and replacing them with well let's say Howard Stern's girlfriend.

[magunwarrior]

F--- will not watch again.

[p_frank]

This show is definitely not for your usual Diggnation fan and that's why I enjoy it so much. I must be in the minority here, but I love hearing about some of my favourite artists, like the Tigerbeat6 clique and Zion I.

I think for fairly progressive people, a lot of folks around here are pretty close-minded. I'd love to see XLR8R talk to some of the Quannum folks.

And also, I'm really surprised a lot of people here don't dig on the chiptunes. I thought all you people just listened to videogame soundtracks and shit :)

Again to re-iterate: ****ing awesome, keep it up, I'll watch every episode. **** the haters.

[p_frank]

I just read this entire thread and it's terrifying how close-minded people are. How they just want their ****ing television to reflect just their own views of the world.

This kind of sameness in broadcasting is why something like Revision 3 exists, to give us what we CAN'T get on television. And if you listen to all the critics, you end up with bullshit Hollywood movies. Everything runs through focus groups and anything controversial is filtered out till we get the pithy ho-hum deliberately average and boring nonsense that the masses consume by the metric ton.

[mecharory]

I read some of the replies....everybody has a right to an opinion. Personally, I really liked this first episode. It left me excited about future episodes. I have pretty eclectic taste in music, so a show like this is really for me. I had heard about both featured groups, but only very little, so it was great to get a more in depth look in this format. You won't get this kind of stuff from MTV and the like; that's one of the great things about this new vehicle for content. Some people complained about the host which I think is unfair. It's the first episode and she's a journalist not a VJ; give her a chance to grow into it. All in all, I thought it was well done and am looking forward to more.

Also, a quick comment for people who want more TechTV type stuff on Rev3. I loved TechTV (ZDTV) but it's dead, get over it. Also, there are so many tech podcasts it's insane, don't act like there's a shortage.

[samureye]

Voices of reason? This is new to me! :p

[jdstorer2]

Edit: deleted.

[samureye]

No, we encourage your opnions - just please keep it clean and at least make it constructive. With that said, remember you can also not watch the show as opposed to just berating it every episode. Not pointing fingers, just speaking generally.

And if we're going to get all nit-picky, we could point out that it's not "peet" but Pete: "For Pete's sake" - but we're not going there.

Let's sum up the thread:

I like the show.
I don't like the show.
You don't have to watch if you don't like it.
Who's to say what "belongs" on Rev3?
I like monkeys.

Now onto some civilized discussion or we can call it quits on this thread.

Thanks.

[ryudo]

I approve of the Monkeys part!


http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3885/1698982image001ua7.gif

[samureye]

But of course.

[magunwarrior]

That monkey stares into my soul.

[klitzy]

Edit: deleted.

Why did you delete your reply?

[kowgod]

So I've been thinking... A lot of the people posting in this thread are obviously here and on these forums and looking at this site because of some other show. Probably the majority of us watch diggnation, but whatever. I doubt too many NEW people who discovered rev3 via XLR8R came, created and account, and posted how much they dislike the show.

This makes me think that hey, maybe this show isn't for your typical Diggnation fan (or inDigital, or iFanboy or whatever...). Same thing kind of goes for NotMTV.

So if the average Diggnation viewer isn't gonna dig XLR8R TV, what are Rev3 and XLR8R going to do to promote this show to the people who WILL dig it? Obviously XLR8R has a link up on their website. That will probably drive people to check out the show who already like the website/zine. But is that it?

We have a few weeks (someone said monthly show?) before the next episode. I guess time will tell? I'm still looking forward to it.........

[samureye]

There's an ad for it in the magazine as well.

[ryudo]

Using this shows own pics I can summerize the topic. PART 1

http://www.xlr8r.com/peepshow/tv14.jpg


"It sucks" "no it does not suck..don't download if you don't like it" "MORE TECH SHOWS!"


http://www.xlr8r.com/peepshow/tv19.jpg


"I don't get this"



http://www.xlr8r.com/peepshow/tv9.jpg

"not impressed"


http://www.xlr8r.com/peepshow/tv12.jpg


STFU ALL YOU HATERS!..yeah I may have 3 posts but STFU! this show rocks!

[ryudo]

PART 2



http://www.xlr8r.com/peepshow/tv15.jpg

ALLOF U STFU OR LOCKZ TEH TOPIC


http://www.xlr8r.com/peepshow/tv13.jpg

MONKEYS!

[klitzy]

So I've been thinking... A lot of the people posting in this thread are obviously here and on these forums and looking at this site because of some other show. Probably the majority of us watch diggnation, but whatever. I doubt too many NEW people who discovered rev3 via XLR8R came, created and account, and posted how much they dislike the show.

This makes me think that hey, maybe this show isn't for your typical Diggnation fan (or inDigital, or iFanboy or whatever...). Same thing kind of goes for NotMTV.

So if the average Diggnation viewer isn't gonna dig XLR8R TV, what are Rev3 and XLR8R going to do to promote this show to the people who WILL dig it? Obviously XLR8R has a link up on their website. That will probably drive people to check out the show who already like the website/zine. But is that it?

We have a few weeks (someone said monthly show?) before the next episode. I guess time will tell? I'm still looking forward to it.........

Eh...You might be right. Of course, I find NotMTV to be a fine show. I have watched every episode of it thus far and plan on continueing. I just was bored with this. I thought it was dull, uninteresting, and flat out boring. Now....Granted NotMTV and this are not the same show, many are comparing them so I figure I will as well. (AH! Conformity!) But anyway...I just found it lame compared to NotMTV that always seems like it possesses this energy that I felt XLR8RTV was lacking....Oh how sweet irony is.

[netburnr]

Damn. I kinda liked it. :\

It started out kinda slow with DAT Politics. I mean, I like electronica from time to time. It's good to code to. But, DAT Politics were kinda meh. Or at least what they showed in this show was kinda bad.

But the interview with Zion I and the Grouch was pretty damn good. More interviews like that across different genres could be cool.


I'm with you. I'm a Zion I fan and when I saw this I checked it out. I watched the first couple minutes then skipped to the Zion part. Very cool interview thanks xlr8r

[qualityctrl]

OK, yup, all input is valid for sure but lets
get specific:

What did you think of

the look of the show?
the structure?
the host?
the animations?
the videos?
the music?
the cat?


Did anyone pick up any tips on music production process?

Most serious music producers keep quiet about how they get
things done- it's an honor to get invited in to a studio and
take a peek behind the scenes, get a gear list, have a discussion
on the merits of both new and retro ways to synthesize sound.
Hopefully, aspiring beat makers can come up and see how the pros
put stuff together. If i want to learn how to dub xbox games, i'd watch
broken- it rocks.

After all, isn't it all about what you do with the technology?
I mean, most people who got a Captain Crunch whislte in their cereal box
weren't using it's 2600hz tone to bounce calls around the world-(what?).
It's not everyone with an MPC2000 and Logic that can come correct-
that's why the interview with Amp, Zion-I and the Grouch
covers both the studio tech and the art or rhyming/living.

you can think of the show as a hybrid between XLR8R and rev3.
its also a pilot so it will get better with our input. I have to say
that bringing new people(XLR8R readers) to rev3 isn't a bad thing
in the end, probably will help offset the l33t geek to hottie ratio.
The future is mass-customization, watch what you want, when
you want, right? There's room for all sorts of new content.
Just make your own....

and let the forum run some Quality Control on it.

[samureye]

Much thanks, QualityCTRL - the fact is that I think some people are a bit snooty here, and it's the nature of "geeks", they don't want anyone on their turf. Hopefully xlr8r fans will keep a nice balance if they aren't turned off. I realise that this show is not for any and everyone, it's for people who are into Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca and Rap music ( I believe that is what the magazine is about mostly) as well as people who like all sorts of music or are at least open to other types of music. If you're a headbanging white-boy who couldn't watch 10 minutes of BET or change the channel when anything remotely resembling Hip Hop comes one MTV, then this show is not for you.

[theweez]

Much thanks, QualityCTRL - the fact is that I think some people are a bit snooty here, and it's the nature of "geeks", they don't want anyone on their turf. Hopefully xlr8r fans will keep a nice balance if they aren't turned off. I realise that this show is not for any and everyone, it's for people who are into Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca and Rap music ( I believe that is what the magazine is about mostly) as well as people who like all sorts of music or are at least open to other types of music. If you're a headbanging white-boy who couldn't watch 10 minutes of BET or change the channel when anything remotely resembling Hip Hop comes one MTV, then this show is not for you.

After checking out the first episode I'm not in a rush to check out # 2, but I will anyway. I don't like people assuming I'm white because I didn't care for the 1st episode. I'm Latino/Asian so the music I usually listen to is Salsa, Kpop, geek rock and other music from my country.You think there'll be show aimed toward the Latino and Asian viewer's tastes and interests? Probably nothing now, but just wondering? I know I can get my fix on AZN and Telemundo.

[mechr00n01]

XLR8R is one of the only remaining music mags with integrity, and great sense of design, and an open-yet-progressive balance to all things auditory. Congrats Andrew, Kerry, and Vivian for branching out and seeing the possibilities of a new medium early on!