juju 18,907 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 This is purely for science.  Spoiler So, I typically classify music in three categories: Ballads, Bops, and Bangers. Gaga is known for her mastery in all three. My question to you is, and what I'm needing help in this research, is where you would place certain songs AND why. Ballad = a slower arrangement, not always but typically of the more somber nature. A ballad can use traditional instruments, or be completely electronic, however it is usually very distinguishable when paired beside a Bop. You will 97% know the different based around tempo and subject matter/vocal delivery. Bop = something that inspires you to move a bit, not not necessarily enough to wreck a hotel room. Usually around a more laid-back sonic soundscape, usually mid-tempo, but can be of the faster variety. It's something than can be played in the background and not be too "in your face"/something more akin to easy-listening but more enjoyable and less lame. The key in deciding is considering the *slaps* (moments in the instrumental that inspire movement) and in the *bangs* (moments the instrumental and vocals and everything transcends into another realm completely beyond the atmosphere of a "bop"). If you count a fair share of slaps but few bangs, generally less than two, then it is most likely a bop. Bangers = songs that go and go and go and just don't stop. Very little let up. Usually high-octane adrenaline rushes. Contain more power than a Bop. So I'll name a song, and you respond: Is it a banger? Is it a bop? And why? Results compiled from this thread will be used to further my studies of the nature of boppology and bangerisms. Spoiler Consensus: Name Bop Tally \\ Banger Tally HIghway Unicorn Diamond Heart Monster First song! Highway Unicorn (Road to Love) (Born This Way, 2011) Is this a full-fledged banger, or does it fall under "bop"? ⤠x ⤠Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Lover 2,588 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Bop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSlash 14,539 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Skipped   Ew, David! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juju 18,907 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Future Lover said: Bop why a bop?  what doesn't take it to the next level for you ⤠x ⤠Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWitness 3,630 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Bop  Host Of Lyricasism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juju 18,907 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Only two so far, that's cool, next song: Diamond Heart (Joanne, 2016) ⤠x ⤠Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scathach 6,674 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Bop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ARTPOPSlays Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, that juju said: Only two so far, that's cool, next song: Diamond Heart (Joanne, 2016) Banger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delulu Rogers 6,365 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 banger  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juju 18,907 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, darkness said: Bop HU RTL or DH>? ⤠x ⤠Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scathach 6,674 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just now, that juju said: HU RTL or DH>?  DH. HU RTL is... something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Nook 37,718 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 BANGER Uh Red Wine... Convict... Gah Gah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Wave 7,617 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 HU RTL It's a total BANGER! Every time I hear it I recall the opening of my BTWBall date, my first ever Gaga concert! So, this brings it to the next level for me! Even if I've never liked the opening performance that much, that night was magical, and that song has so much power by itself that it's a total banger and y'all will deal Colourful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poissonche 12,365 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 DIAMOND HEART IS A ****ING BANGER!!!!! AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juju 18,907 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Ok from now on either say what song you're labeling a banger or bop or quote it! so I don't get my results skewed ty  ⤠x ⤠Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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