A problematic analogy

[koganbot]

Stupid thought of the day: the drums are the defensive linemen, the bass is the linebackers, the rest of the instruments are the cornerbacks, nickel backs, safeties, etc. The singer or rapper is the opposing quarterback.

Of course, a lot of modern "electronic" defenses like to disguise their coverages, as in the Japanese version of After School's "Bang!"

Comments

scott woods

[(Anonymous)]

I don't understand your positing of the singer or rapper as being on the opposing team (a voices-working-against-the-rhythm sort of thing?). I guess I automatically think in terms of offense here anyway: wide receivers = lead guitarists, quarterback = vocalist, tight ends = bass, offensive linemen (are they called "tackles"?) = drummers, not sure what that makes the kicker or punter (you know, the person who kicks for the extra point after a touchdown... what are they called again?) -- maybe the guest rapper?

Re: scott woods

[koganbot]

Posited it that way 'cause I happened to be paying attention to defenses at that moment, and they mainly track the quarterback (though of course they track wideouts and the like as well). Also, it sounds funnier that way - music that's at odd with itself.