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Cato · 7 December 2008, 02:52 PM

I thought about starting a thread about this many a time. Anyway, I heard a story on NPR years ago about how songs mean the same to ALL people. Most would interpret a Rap song as being aggressive or Baroque music to be delicate and fine, for example. They played music to people all around the world and everyone interpreted the melodies the same way. This includes native people in the Amazon or remote Africa. To me the Rolex theme song tells the story of the "bourgeoisie." I use that term in the best sense, as well as being a member myself. Anyway, here's my take: the song starts out slow meticulous then speeds up but is still very deliberate. Finally there is a faster melody then a burst of celebration. That mirrors the story of many Rolex owners: years of hard work and study then a crown for our achievement!

chenx15 · 7 December 2008, 03:19 PM

i agree

scottschoe · 7 December 2008, 03:23 PM

Where can I hear it?

Cato · 7 December 2008, 03:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShhBQT8ABf4&NR=1

youtube

scottschoe · 7 December 2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cato

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShhBQT8ABf4&NR=1

youtube

Thanks for the link. Hate the video...song is okay / very 90s semi-trance remix.

Bisquitlips · 7 December 2008, 03:47 PM

Nice observations Cato! I'm no music critic, but I do like the song and think it fits Rolex perfectly!

I hear even some of the guys on the board have an alarm clock that wakes them up to the tune in the morning!

7 December 2008, 02:52 PM	#1
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	The Rolex theme song analysed I thought about starting a thread about this many a time. Anyway, I heard a story on NPR years ago about how songs mean the same to ALL people. Most would interpret a Rap song as being aggressive or Baroque music to be delicate and fine, for example. They played music to people all around the world and everyone interpreted the melodies the same way. This includes native people in the Amazon or remote Africa. To me the Rolex theme song tells the story of the "bourgeoisie." I use that term in the best sense, as well as being a member myself. Anyway, here's my take: the song starts out slow meticulous then speeds up but is still very deliberate. Finally there is a faster melody then a burst of celebration. That mirrors the story of many Rolex owners: years of hard work and study then a crown for our achievement!

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scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Where can I hear it? __________________ __________________

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Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Nice observations Cato! I'm no music critic, but I do like the song and think it fits Rolex perfectly! I hear even some of the guys on the board have an alarm clock that wakes them up to the tune in the morning! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

7 December 2008, 03:19 PM	#2
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i agree

7 December 2008, 03:35 PM	#4
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShhBQT8ABf4&NR=1 youtube

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