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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:02:19
I need some ideas folks. I need some song suggestions for the band I am starting. We are gonna have our first meet-up next week I think and we need to work on a cover to start with (just to break the ice musically).
The singer is female so the Pixies are probably out (except maybe Here Comes Your Man and the ones that Kim sings). I have thought about maybe 'Full On Idle' by The Breeders but I need loads of other suggestions.
I said that I would give her a CD of songs that I suggest we try, so I will need about 20 songs. Nothing tricky though, this is a band of people who have not been playing long, so the easier the better. Nothing too obscure either 'cos I could do with having it in my collection (if not I may just download it).
Any suggestions will be appreciated/laughed at.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 10:16:12
I think Elastica might well be the first up. I gave her the CD and told her of some of the bands on it. She loves the first album apparantly (which all the Elastica songs are from).
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 05:04:03
quote:
Originally posted by whoreatthedoor
Are you in it for the money???!!!??? No, money isn't the point for a rock band. GIRLS are the point. 
yeah that's true for the ugly guys in a band
quote:
Originally posted by Newo
How will covering Teenage Kicks make you not suck?
I don't know, how will teenage kicks make you not suck?
Oh, not a joke? sorry Newo.
Erm...it's just a good song. when played well mind. And by the right band. |
| Newo |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 04:52:15
How will covering Teenage Kicks make you not suck? I think that song must be a ´you had to be there when it came out´ kind of one.
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| whoreatthedoor |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 04:52:00
quote:
Originally posted by frank black conspiracy
Off topic but about bands, my brother plays covers, both new and old stuff. The other night an agent came to check them out and liked what he heard. he's offered them around 50-60 gigs a year nationwide, and reckons one of his other bands make around £600-£700 a gig. if my bro's group use their occasional keyboard player, it could rise to £1000 a gig. For covers!
Are you in it for the money???!!!??? No, money isn't the point for a rock band. GIRLS are the point.
Carly Simon - You're so vain???
The violet, the lily and the pink but those I refused all three |
| Newo |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 04:50:15
Breeders - Forced To Drive
Inkspots - Beginning To See The Light
Patti Smith - Kimberly
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 04:17:50
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
She is Italian so I am interested to hear how she sings, whether it is with an accent or not.
Good news for your brother, I bet he is made up.
Well the accent will be a nice twist. She's from the right school of music it seems, so have fun. Let us know how the first practise goes.
As for my brother, yeah, they got a meeting next week, it's at least one gig a week, nationwide, so just have to figure how much a disruption it would be to their "normal" lives. Can they be bothered to commit to a contract and all that.
But still, not bad for a covers band.
Teenage kicks. So true.
But it is that good. |
| Sir Rockabye |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 20:39:03
HPM, might I suggest some Fiery Furnaces. I would love to hear a stripped down version of something off Gallowbird's Bark (perhaps Tropical-Iceland?). I think for most anyone tackling something from their more recent album Blueberry Boat would be a tough feat to accomplish. If you aren't familiar with the band, I would definitely look them up, if only for your own personal enjoyment.
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| starmekitten |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 19:52:34
heh heh excellent..
that will be stuck in my head for DAYS now, I don't mind so much.
Don't call your band Bam Thwock thats terrible. Call yourself tarts, thats much better
you
me
we used to be on fire |
| Aurora-borealis |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 19:09:48
The Divinyls - I Touch Myself |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 05:35:01
I think a lot of bands start with an easy punk number like that yeah. I bet Oasis have been covered a few times over here too. Depends on what they are into I guess.
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| vilainde |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 05:24:25
I have this idea that every British band starts by covering the Undertones' Teenage Kicks. Am I right? Anyway I want to cover it with my band cause we only play easy songs cause we suck.
Denis
"I believe in your perfect face..." |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 05:13:47
Yeah my mate (the bass player) and I have been thinking about names for a while. We came up with a few, but none that have stuck with me. I really like Bam Thwok as a band name but perhaps it is too close to our main influence, but I am sure we will think of some more.
The singer is into Pixies, Nirvana, Smashing Pumkins, bands like that but also some lame indie bands which I will have to sort out. She also likes Janis Joplin.
She is Italian so I am interested to hear how she sings, whether it is with an accent or not.
Good news for your brother, I bet he is made up.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 04:21:39
I like.
What sort of stuff is the singer-to-be into, do you know?
You guys are gonna have some fun with these.
Off topic but about bands, my brother plays covers, both new and old stuff. The other night an agent came to check them out and liked what he heard. he's offered them around 50-60 gigs a year nationwide, and reckons one of his other bands make around £600-£700 a gig. if my bro's group use their occasional keyboard player, it could rise to £1000 a gig. For covers!
Another thread maybe, but any idea about band names. I know you haven't even strummed a chord yet, but you gotta be thinking three shots ahead. Or is that snooker?
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 04:08:42
OK.
The Breeders - Full On Idle & Huffer
Idlewild - American English
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Love Burns
The Von Bondies - C,mon C,mon & Not That Social
The Duke Spirit - Drinking You In
Weezer - Island In The Sun
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Modern Romance
Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday
The Velvet Underground - Waiting For The Man & Femme Fatale
Elastica - Line Up, Annie, All-Nighter & Vaseline
Blondie - Sunday Girl
I think that will be it unless I have a sudden brainwave.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 03:59:44
so what's on the mix tape so far, hpm?
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 03:47:44
Put another dime in the jukebox baby!
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| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 02:37:26
I Love Rock And Roll!
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine. |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 20:50:30
Cool HPM can't wait to hear more about the band.
Yes Breeders and Belley are cool. Retrowise maybe Blondie, Pat Benatar, or Go Go's. Janis and Fleetwood Mac are also cool but I am guessing probably too retro. |
| n/a |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 15:03:16
You should! She's sometimes forgotten...
Here's a bit of Spellbound lyrics to you:
From the cradle bars
Comes a beckoning voice
It sends you spinning
You have no choice......
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:59:48
Not really, I have been meaning to for some time.
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| n/a |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:58:06
You don't know Siouxsie & the banshees?
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:52:34
Don't know that one. I have added 4 Elastica songs now (Line-Up, Annie, All-Nighter, Vaseline). I like Elastica.
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| n/a |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:48:17
Also remembered Spellbound by Siouxie
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:19:18
I have just been listening to that song and yeah that doesn't seem to hard either. Good song.
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| n/a |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:12:07
"Femme Fatale" - Nico. I love that song...
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:06:58
99 Red Balloons by Nina. Genius, thanks.
I have added 'Waiting For The Man' by The Velvet Underground which is piss easy, Modern Romance by Yeah Yeah Yeahs which is also piss easy, and Since Yesterday by Strawberry Switchblade which has some really easy chords that I have never come across before. My list is growing.
Think I've got enough Breeders songs to give to her for now. Thanks anyway.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:00:59
99 red balloons floating in the summer sky |
| Manny |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:58:17
"Invisible Man" by the Breeders |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:31:47
I also thought about Noaloha. Neither of us are lead guitarists but I could do simple lead (very simple). None of us are really into songs with solos anyway so that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
And yes Kitty, the YYY's are going on next. Nick Zinner's guitar playing is pretty odd though. May take some working out even with tabs.
I'm also thinking 'Island In The Sun' by Weezer.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:25:48
Are you playing rhythm?
no boy, no aloha is a mighty fine tune
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| starmekitten |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:21:53
Y control? because you love them....her even...
you
me
we used to be on fire |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:19:44
Not sure if she could manage the screaming of those two though and they just wouldn't be the same without it. I think the Kim sung ones are the easiest. Might give Gigantic a go.
Thanks for the links fbc.
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| KimStanleyRobinson |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:14:31
Yes, the Joey factor is always the barrier.
Thats why you play U Mass and Planet of Sound.. |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:11:05
You know what, scratch that, it's more to do with Joey's guitar playing. I cannae do it captain.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:10:53
hpm, this could be so two hours ago, but try these two search engines:
tabrobot and tabs |
