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Title: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Marvey on January 03, 2013, 08:20:08 PM

Note that Psy and Hyuna appear in each other's videos.


Hyuna Ice Cream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlWZluzBNxM


Psy Gangnam Style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYPvAMrMzwI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYPvAMrMzwI)

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: LFF on January 03, 2013, 09:49:51 PM

Damn...now I'm going to have to play those back to back all the time.  :)p2


Both are very catchy!

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: TMRaven on January 03, 2013, 09:52:46 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcLNteez3c4


Hyuna loses.  And good grief, get some eyebrows.

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: tdunn on January 03, 2013, 10:18:13 PM

Just had a thought. I hope the pornsters near where Craig lives in Calabassas? don't come out with a Gangbang Style... Oh no.

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Deep Funk on January 04, 2013, 01:57:51 AM

If you had put up Hyuna's "Bubble Pop" I would have voted Hyuna. I remain undecided...

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: TheLonePhilosopher on January 04, 2013, 03:01:25 AM

How liberally the word "Artist" can be used :P

Hyuna? Psy? wahhahaha  :)p13

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Cristello on January 04, 2013, 03:54:46 AM

Quote from: Deep Funk on January 04, 2013, 01:57:51 AM

I remain undecided...

I, too, have yet to make a final decision...

Bass-line -- win for Psy. Stands out more clearly/feels more distinct in the mix. Both songs feature repetition here. Content-wise, they are simply too different in style to remove personal preference from the equation. (victory based on technicality)

Vocals/melodic content -- win for Hyuna. Vocal performance is a head above Psy, with better annunciation to boot. 'nuff said.

Harmonics/integration -- win for Psy. The overall melodic nature of Ice Cream tends to make up for short-comings, but the existing harmony is less complex that Gangnam Style. Additionally, the bass and harmony in GS blends better (i.e. -> do not drown each other out; cooperate well enough)

Artistic Expression -- win for Hyuna. [I feel that Psy is shouting his ideas, but still lacks the emotions expected from the lyrics (contempt or sarcastic ridicule). On the other hand, Hyuna sells it well with a pleasantly seductive emotional emphasis throughout the song, which exceptionally complements the "milkshake-brings-boys-to-yard" theme.

... I guess I give my vote to Hyuna, because I more quickly become tired of Gangnam Style... Plus she's sexy.  :)p8

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Marvey on January 04, 2013, 04:25:43 AM

Awesome! I'm so happy some of you guys are taking it seriously. I'm in agreement with your assessment Cristello.

I find repeated listenings much easier with Hyuna's Ice Cream. (Although I prefer Bubble Pop, I decided to choose Ice Cream for this matchup.)

Just trying to find alternatives for my kids which won't annoy me... heyyyy sexy lady

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Cristello on January 04, 2013, 04:51:20 AM

Quote from: purrin on January 04, 2013, 04:25:43 AM

...Just trying to find alternatives for my kids which won't annoy me... heyyyy sexy lady

how about this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhxPBrxxaqc) one?  :)p13 (Je regole, je regole! Cette Chansonne... ce n'est pas pour les fils!)

Alternatively, I can't help but recommend Yelle.

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Marvey on January 04, 2013, 05:14:29 AM

Oh my. That is crude.

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: Deep Funk on January 04, 2013, 10:14:57 AM

Sorry I can't stand that song...

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: wilzc on January 04, 2013, 11:38:25 AM

Owh god..  Skylar Grey's song is..  quite crude indeed. LOL.. 

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: firev1 on January 04, 2013, 06:33:57 PM

Hyuna by a mile, not like I like K-pop that much or either of them for the matter. I don't think I can stand Psy shouting for hours after today's music at the exhibition I was at. The opposite booth kept looping the Gangnam style..

Title: Re: Battle of the Artists: Psy vs. Hyuna
Post by: shipsupt on January 04, 2013, 09:12:49 PM

I went with Psy.  He's got a serious hook and a fun bass line.  I just get bored with Hyuna about 1/2 way through!

That and the video concept for Psy hits home with me, I can relate with my exposure and travel in Korea.