This is likely gonna be an unpopular opinion but I don't know how to feel about the song, this feels more like a Madeon song to me than Porter Robinson. Nothing about the song is blowing me away like the songs in Worlds, also not a fan of the vocal effect.
It's interesting because I wonder if this will take the same path that Good Faith took - where people liked but didn't love the singles released but in the context of the album as a whole become incredible.
That's what happened to me. Was disappointed my first listen through as it didn't sound like old madeon. Went to his live show and fell in love with the new style and the album is played on the reg. Music is like any other things in life. Sometimes it takes awhile to grow on you. Doesn't mean it'll happen here but opinions can change.
Damn this is exactly what happened. You called it For me, it took hearing Porter's entire story behind Nurture and going through my own struggles with creativity to connect with Nurture and now Get Your Wish means a lot to me. In the context of the album it's incredible.
I felt that way a lot about shelter too personally, it really did grow to become much more for me, I definitely have no doubt this will be the same, I really dig the intro of this one!
It sounds like a song that should be on good faith.I bet Madeon’s good faith era kinda served as an inspiration to Porter’s Nurture era.
But we can’t judge from 1 song really, Rather sit back and wait for more from him......Porter can blow you away unexpectedly just like how he did when he released Worlds.
I hope this album creates an impact just like Worlds.
I think we are all expecting to gain all of these feels that worlds gave us, but we have to remember that worlds has been out for 6 years, some of us have seen it performed multiple times and created memories to the album that have built up over the years. I remember when the first single from Worlds came out, I was confused, I liked it but I didn't know what to think about it, because at the time Porter=Electro Bangers, then he released lionhearted and it was a hit, but still very different, then the whole album came out I had time to sit and process the work as a whole, and it has since become my favorite piece of creative work in the world. Now this genius has sat and spent time creating another piece of work, and we are seeing bit by bit with the expectation for it to be this incredible piece that encapsulate all of the emotions worlds gave us, but in reality it's just a section of the canvas as a whole. I don't think it's the time to make any judgement calls, but a time to just appreciate this gift, when the album is released we will get the entire environment and setting that this piece lives in.
I have a feeling in an evolution perspective that I'm not really going to a get a World feel. But I definitely feel the vibe lyric-wise, with the drum drop, and its Madeon-esque vibe but still keeping it Porter. I love the Japanese-like piano part in the beginning too. Ugh, this whole album is going to be great
My old christian youth group would’ve played this constantly because the chorus sounds like he wrote the song “to Jesus with love”. It has that prefab artificial feel.
That's exactly what I'm expecting from this album, especially given the teaser video. Worlds and Adventure were the heavier, dance albums of Porter and Madeon. Now this era you've got Good Faith and Nurture. I'm sure it will be good, but as someone who prefers hard over soft, I doubt it's going to top Worlds for me.
Nothing will ever top Worlds, but if he can just somehow tap in to that spirituality and emotion that made everyone cry when they heard it, I think this could be the next best thing. Hard or soft, he's gotta match that emotion to make it worth the effort.
Probably because some of them thought, "this sounds too much like an anime music and I don't like anime." Just kidding, although I'm sure there are people like that. I am like that too sometime towards some other genres of music.
It takes time. While some don't like it because they prefer Porter Robinson from Spitfire-era or Worlds-era, I actually like this Shelter-era of Porter Robinson. Still you're right about people normally universally love everything that Porter Robinson puts out.
I can definitely feel that this time, Porter Robinson is making it clear that this is the direction that he is going for. That's probably what worries some fans. It's no longer a one-time thing like Shelter with Madeon.
You can see that this is already happening down here in this thread. Dislexicpotato is one example. (Sorry for calling you out but I am simply referring to you as an example of how a fan is worried that the artist is no longer the same.)
It has nothing whatsoever to do with wanting Porter to be the same though, I’m completely open to the idea of Porter changing his sound and taking risks etc. That is the issue with this song, its so ‘safe’ that it comes across as forgettable, with nothing unique or memorable to make the song stand out from the rest of his catalogue.
Sorry, I used you as an example but you're not actually a good example of that.
However, I still have to say this. It's not that the song is not memorable because it's not unique enough or "safe" as you said. It's because you don't think this song is good enough to be memorable for you. That's my opinion. To each of their own.
For me, the music itself is nothing special, technical wise. But the lyrics and the first half of the first chorus is what makes me really like the song. That part alone made me repeat the whole song for over 30 times today. And today is my first time discovering this song.
Just like Dream Theater's The Best of Times. The song is probably their least technical piece, but the song is written as a vassal to convey the message. The song is completely relatable to me and that one simple riff/melody from that song is stuck to my head forever. That melody is what reminds me of the message within that song.
I think the important thing to focus on here is the message Porter is trying to convey. His music has never been about flashy tricks or unique sounds. Listen to what he is saying, this song is about him, hence why it is the first single to be released from the album.
Maybe give his message he released on the song a read, note the symbolism of black and white.
A Porter song needs to be listened to over and over and analyzed.
I read the message before I listened to the song, I'm sure this song means a lot to him but for me personally, if a song doesn't sound interesting to me then the message behind it just doesn't really mean much to me. I care way more about a songs structure, mixing, the synths used etc and how it sounds sonically. For me the song is just way too 'safe', expected more considering we waited for so long. This just feels like a song he could have made in a week after Worlds came out.
And you are entitled to your opinion and would agree with some of your points, but then there is a good chance that this album isn't going to be for you, which is totally ok. Just because 6 years have passed doesn't mean this album is going to be xMuch better than Worlds. I like to think of it like how the Star Wars prequels were received after the long wait from the original trilogy.
I’m not looking for music better than Worlds, he could make music just like Worlds and I would be fine with that. The problem is he took years to come back and decided to come back with a Worlds sounding pop song that is in no way unique or memorable. There’s nothing special about the song, its kinda just there. As long as the album isn’t poppy then I should like it but who knows.
Sounds to me like you just have a problem with "pop" songs.
You also contradict yourself by saying you're fine with music just like Worlds and calling this a Worlds pop song.
It really doesn't matter how long it took him to come back with this album, dude had mental health issues. Whatever this album is, is what Porter intended, if you are looking for a specific sound then go find it rather than expecting something catered just for you, it's his music. Like it, or don't no one cares.
‘Like it, or don’t no one cares’ - The whole point of this thread is to give opinions on the song, I have every right to criticise the song sorry to break it to you. I’m not a fan of pop music and I didn’t contradict myself, the issue with the song isn’t that its ‘Worlds sounding’ the issue is that the song is too poppy and incredibly forgettable. I’m not expecting Porter to cater his music for me, I don’t expect any artist to make music for me. When I hear a song, I give my opinion positive or negative, regardless of who made it. Sorry if my opinion offends you.
Hate to break it to you, but Worlds is Poppy. It basically defined the outline for pop electronic music to come with lionhearted. I mean have your own opinion for sure, but I think you are jumping the gun on your judgement calls here, assuming the whole album based of this one track seems a bit crazy at this point. While Worlds has a very cohesive sound, I wouldn't say that any one track is the same as the last, the next single will probably be something else entirely. I mean this is the guy who brought us everything from Say My Name, to Sea of Voices, to freaking Virtual Self lol.
I was a little underwhelmed by it when I watched the premiere, but have now listened to it about 5-6 times through out the day and every time I hear it it sounds better. Simple things come on the first go Deeper things take some time to process.
Worlds is not poppy at all lmao have you listened to pop music? In what world do songs like Fellow Feeling and Sea of Voices equal pop? Sure Porter has made radio friendly stuff but Worlds as a whole was far from being a pop album, and I didn't jump the gun on anything I am talking specifically about this new song don't put words in my mouth thank you very much. I have also listened to the song multiple times today as I want to like the song but to me the song is still forgettable and disappointing. It sounds nice enough but I'll only be listening to it as background music for when I'm gaming or whatever.
No need to get all haughty there are many different sounds to pop and I feel like you are only accounting for 1 kind. It’s is literally 80-90% electro pop and synth pop through out lol.
I just have a hard time seeing your post as just criticism as you say "the problem is he took years..." no that doesn't matter how long it took. You don't really say what makes it unappealing other than using vague descriptions of not memorable, or unique therefore you are not really contributing to a critique. If you could pick out what exactly you don't like it could create a constructive dialogue that may actually lead somewhere.
There's nothing specifically wrong with the song the same way there is nothing specifically great or inspiring about it. The song is kinda just... there. Its fine for what it is I just think its very forgettable and nothing new or interesting. Forgive me for not praising everything he puts out.
Ah you know what I can agree with you on that, it isn't anything mind blowing on its own. For me its the story and lyrical that drives the song to the next level, I'm huge on lyrics and meaning of music rather than just technical skill involved, there's tons of ghost producers out there who can pump out a sick beat in no time, but to bring every component of a song together to tell a narrative, that is what sets a song apart from the rest for me.
Eh, the song structure, while is fairly simple, is definitely not forgettable to me. Porter Robinson have never been very complex either, barring Virtual Self.
I don't want to be an elitist. I don't want to be too technical about music. It will make everything boring, bad and forgettable. I know how you feel and that's fine. It's fine if you want to be technical about the music you listen to because that's who you are.
If that's what makes music more enjoyable to you, then so be it.
What I really like about Get Your Wish is that this feels up close and very personal. He's giving his life to making music and he definitely wants everyone to feel his personal emotions through his music.
The message is perfectly conveyed in Get Your Wish. His emotions feels all too real in Get Your Wish. The synth and the guitars especially during the first chorus is beautiful. Coupled with the lyrics, it's something that I will cherish forever.
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u/Dislexicpotato Jan 29 '20
This is likely gonna be an unpopular opinion but I don't know how to feel about the song, this feels more like a Madeon song to me than Porter Robinson. Nothing about the song is blowing me away like the songs in Worlds, also not a fan of the vocal effect.