Did you like what you heard?
By clowdine
@clowdine (1402)
Philippines
March 4, 2010 7:38am CST
I heard it on the news the first time and I didn't like it. I listened to it on youtube but still I didn't like it. What did I not like? Well, the "We are the world" revival. I would still prefer the old one. The intent of the song was equally noble but I guess, the 80's version is done more seriously and each artist there left a remarkable part. In fairness to some of the artists in the 2010 We are the World who know what they're doing, they somehow did justice to their lines like Celine Dion, Usher, and Josh Groban, to name a few. But as what I am trying to say, they are only a few. What about you?
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
5 Mar 10
I dun really like this new version at all.. haha =D It's too hip hop and too rappy, for me.. UNlike the original version, which is smooth and soothing to the ears.. haha =D
With this new version, it's like they are trying to add to much things in it, and blending in all their strengths in the genres of songs, to make it a whole.. iT's just too awful!! haha =D
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
You're right. The 80's version sounds more mature, serious, and sincere. You have given the right descriptions. When I go to youtube, I sometimes go back to listening to the 80's "We are the world." It's just a legacy the old time musicians have imparted to the world. 
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@nvtellan (1907)
• Philippines
21 Jul 10
Frankly, I haven't watched/listened the complete version of "We are the world (2010)" but I saw glimpses of the music video and there are raps, hip-hops, etc. As mentioned by the earlier posters, I think they are trying to blend in all the possible genres in the song. But for me, its more important is the message of the song (of which, I can honestly say, haven't read the lyrics yet).
And yes, the 80's version for me has more impact and soothing to the ears than the 2010 version. It's just probably me tho.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
22 Jul 10
It is true that the lyrics should be given more careful attention. The song in general teaches the world to be compassionate and involved. I only have to make a correction on some things. For instance, the part that say "As God has shown us by turning stone to bread". It is not Bible-based because the Bible only states that the Lord was tempted by the devil to turn the stones into bread.
Proof:
Matthew 4:3-4
[3] And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
[4] But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Hence, the Lord did not turn the stones into bread, otherwise, he would have given in to the temptation which would not have been and never will be possible.
Proof:
Hebrews 4:15
[15] For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
But so much for that, Musical arrangement and the instruments used in a song is just a big chunk of it's 'likeability' to many people but the Lord looks into the verbal message most importantly. And I fervently believe each song writer or lyricist alike will be held responsible if they teach people wrong doctrines as songs can indoctrinate in a wide scope.
Our Lord Jesus teaches us to be careful with what we say because we will answer for every nonsense that comes out of our mouth.
Proof:
Matthew 12:36
"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment."
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
16 Mar 10
To make sure that I'm not being totally unfair, I listened to the song again and again without looking at the artists to see how it compared to the original version, and I realized it didn't sound that terrible after all. This may still be likable to the younger ones.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
I have exactly the same observation. I think many of the artists there treated the recording as just one of their outlets to introduce themselves and their music. Some of them overlooked the whole purpose of sincere sympathy to the subjects of this "star studded" recording. But in case, I'm mistaken all along, my apologies to those artists who have been sincere but only unable to meet some expectations, or perhaps, misunderstood. 
