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| benji |
Posted - 04/15/2006 : 06:29:18
just floating an idea to see if anyone's interested.
it's a take off of the much loved cd swap phenomenon...
instead of doing a full cd, how about we set up a song swap instead.
ok, here's the idea.
you get 5 minutes, and 1 artist and you choose what song (or songs if you can fit more than 1) in those 5 minutes and you can upload it to rapidshare.de or yousendit.com (rapidshare probly better cause more people can download it and it stays up for longer) for other people in the game to download and then review. we'd set it up so there was a roster, and have a period of time between each subsequent persons go so everyone's 5 minutes get a decent listen too and sinking-in period. i'd say 1 or 2 days would be long enuf - leaning towards 2 for those who don't check forum every day.
i'm floating this idea cause my attention span is too short for a full cd at once, and thought doing it song by song would make it easier and more varied because more people could get a go more often.
so what do people think?
important rules:
1 artist only
5 minutes of music max
must adhere to roster - do jumping queue.
and it'd have to be either mp3 or wma files - too many people have roblems with itunes files for eg to use them....
i'm ready to go first if people are interested. if so, i'll start as soon as we have some kind of list of participants going....
edit:
ok, list is:
1. benji
2. ObfuscateByWill
3. Crispy Water
4. kathryn
5. Homers_pet_monkey
6. Broken Face
7. Apesy
8. Llamadance
9. jediroller
10. remig
11. vilainde
days up - i'm about to post my 5 mins worth. people can join whenever they want too. but in 2 days time, ObfuscateByWill can upload his track.
"you change your lives with a change of a haircut" Die! Die! Die! |
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| benji |
Posted - 08/27/2006 : 19:15:00
i actually quite liked this tune jedi.
nothing groundbreaking, but just a very nice sound...
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| jediroller |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 06:59:27
This used to be a nice thread.
Just to see if I can still make it twitch...
Moses - Dead Americans
This track is from a lo-fi project that is available from the band's website. I love the ending of this one.
If you hate it, I'll post a screamy epileptic track by Naked City, just to punish you!
free music | Blackolero | Frank Black & Pixies Tributes |
| El Loco |
Posted - 07/26/2006 : 10:11:26
David Garza.
He's currently on tour with Fiona Apple.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=73AE155521BEB471 |
| Carl |
Posted - 06/01/2006 : 14:23:47
Oh, thank you Llama!
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| Llamadance |
Posted - 06/01/2006 : 03:57:43
Wendy & Lisa - Strung Out
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E6B35E2E47AEFF83
Pain is temporary, quitting is forever.
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| benji |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 18:19:22
i don't think it deserves to die at all.
was there any one who didn't get a go?
or we could always start again...round 2....
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 10:18:47
Dead, I guess.
 *Release the bats! |
| benji |
Posted - 05/21/2006 : 18:21:38
fair call...
been having major internet troubles so haven't been able to download anything...
but i am back now...with my tail between my legs..
but denis' link has expired...
is this thread dead or can it be revived?
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 05/21/2006 : 10:13:21
R.I.P. Song Swap.
Abandoned even by it's creator.
*Release the bats! |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 05/18/2006 : 00:08:56
Nice. Short, achingly sweet.
Daniel Johnston always kind of reminds me of the young Loudon Wainwright III.
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Don't care so much for Rock 'N' Roll. The chorus is a turn-off.
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
| vilainde |
Posted - 05/14/2006 : 06:14:41
Trying to revive this swap that's slowly falling apart... So let's say this is my turn. Today's artist is Daniel Johnston, a man I've been constantly raving about on this forum. I love what he does. He's getting some publicity right now thanks to the documentary that's being released about him, so you've probably heard of him already. I selected 2 songs by him, first "True Love Will Find You In The End", probably my fave song by him, from the album "1990" (also his best album ever). He often ends his concerts with it. The second song is "Rock 'n' Roll/EGA", from his later, more produced era (from the album "Fun" released in 1994). Enjoy.
http://download.yousendit.com/251C4E9F66254549
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath! |
| benji |
Posted - 05/08/2006 : 23:16:43
a good song apesy. something i definitely could see myself listening to more, but probly not buy...wouldn't go as far as a hootie comparison, but quite radio friendly....
nice and summery.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 05/08/2006 : 13:43:01
Great song. Reminds me Van Morrison and some of the better aspects of John Mellencamp.
I'm going to buy this album.
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
| Llamadance |
Posted - 05/08/2006 : 13:27:06
Not a bad song Apesy, think it'll grow on me. My first mental comparison was Hootie (sorry), but I felt there were touches of Lloyd Cole - that was more the voice. Cheers.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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| Apesy |
Posted - 05/06/2006 : 20:28:47
Miracle Legion - "Snacks and Candy"
http://download.yousendit.com/87C43D5A4D88B830
Totally wracked my brains on this one, but eventually chose Miracle Legion for both their connection to Frank (Mr. McCaffrey and Mr. Boutier [here nicknamed "Spot"] having joined ML for the recording of this album, Drenched, and later played with ML frontman Mark Mulcahy in the Pete & Pete soundtrack band Polaris) and for the fact that they're just so tremendously underrated. Drenched is in my top 10 albums of all time. Totally hard to chose which song exactly, too, but finally settled on the one that really hooked me on my own first listen. Enjoy!
-=Apesy |
| kathryn |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 16:42:40
I'm doing my best to keep an open mind, Brian.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 15:35:55
Well Crispy is still a no show, so Apesy, you're up tomorrow.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| Llamadance |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 14:59:41
The Halo Benders - sorry Brian,I find this kind of irritating. Don't really like the vocals, which is maybe a bit rich, considering the singers I do like, but they annoy me. Backing vocals are ok, and musically not bad. Maybe a bit quirky for my tastes too.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 05:50:44
I liked it. Enough to make me want to check more out by them.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| Llamadance |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 05:49:37
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
REVIEW - Bob Mould: I love Hüsker Dü and Sugr but for some reason I don't have any album by Bob solo, even though I like everything I've heard from that era. I think I prefer the album version. It's a great song. Which album is it from?
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
It's from his first solo album, Workbook.
OBW - that may as good a place to start as any, but my favourite solo album is probably The Last Dog & Pony Show.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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| Broken Face |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 05:40:48
quote:
Originally posted by ObfuscateByWill
Could you give us some background on this band?
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.
A 3-album (so far) side project between Built to Spill's Doug Martsch and Beat Happening's Calvin Johnson. I only have their debut, GOD DON'T MAKE NO JUNK. The rhythm section is, i believe, original BTS drummer Ralf Youtz and ex-Treepeople bassist Rhino Flower. You can get their albums via Johnson's K Records, www.krecs.com
The song just works for me - its fun, and peppy and a very perfect spring/summer track.
-Brian
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| Apesy |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 02:55:00
God, I love The Halo Benders. I've always had trouble finding a physical copy of The Rebels Not In, but just three days ago I finally stumbled upon it used at my local indie shop for only $5.99. That was great.
"Don't Touch My Bikini" is a classic, of course.
-=Apesy |
| vilainde |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 02:47:25
REVIEW - Bob Mould: I love Hüsker Dü and Sugr but for some reason I don't have any album by Bob solo, even though I like everything I've heard from that era. I think I prefer the album version. It's a great song. Which album is it from?
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath! |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 02:45:48
Cool song. Didn't realize that the Halo Benders were a sort-of supergroup.
Gets better on each listen. Clever, catchy. Even like the little cartoon-y "broi-oing-oing"
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Could you give us some background on this band?
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
| benji |
Posted - 05/05/2006 : 02:44:05
Brian, not too bad. However, i don't see myself wanting to listen to this much more.
the dual vocals business didn't do anything for me.
'twas nice enough, just not my style.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 05/04/2006 : 11:08:04
http://s52.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1DAHAW4KEUMVJ0PKMQ1GOQJU9K
The Halo Benders - Don't Touch My Bikini
-Brian
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 05/04/2006 : 09:38:33
Fair enough. I do like them, I just wouldn't say they stick in my head that much. Except 'Brother'. There may be some I haven't heard that are more poppy.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| vilainde |
Posted - 05/04/2006 : 09:32:50
yeah well, my english vocabulary is limited. Memorize The City is upbeat and the chorus gets stuck in my head, I couldn't find a better word than "catchy" to describe it.
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath! |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 05/04/2006 : 09:25:05
You think they are catchy? That's one word I would not use to describe them.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| vilainde |
Posted - 05/04/2006 : 08:26:01
Have I reviewed kathryn's tracks? I think not. I liked them, they're solid, but to be fair I feel tired now of the 80s/90s revival. They would be really good IMO if they didn't have that dated sound, cause their songs are very catchy. By the way, does anyone remember The Catchers? One-record band from the 90s? It reminds me a bit of them.
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath! |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 05/03/2006 : 05:24:28
I'd say step in next, on the 4th.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| Broken Face |
Posted - 05/02/2006 : 17:40:23
I totally missed my turn! Sorry, life has been crazy - when should i upload?
-Brian
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| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 05/02/2006 : 15:34:44
Hey thanks.
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I think I prefer the album version to the live track.
From what I've read he's the cat's pajamas. I didn't care much for this song, though. Is there any song or album you'd recommend to someone new to Mr. Mould?
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin. |
| kathryn |
Posted - 05/02/2006 : 15:11:54
Steve, I can open .rar. For Bob I can do anything. Sigh.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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| Llamadance |
Posted - 05/02/2006 : 14:33:19
Sinners and Their Repentances - album version
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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