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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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 Posted - 05/03/2005 : 11:50:35
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The Man has been known to say that his most rocking tunes are the old time rock ballads such as "Last Stand.." and "Sir Rockabye". What the hell is he talking about?
You answer - get prize. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:01:36
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:12:11
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I'm Sir Rockabye, and I do rock.
I agree that these two songs, along with the rest of his catalog do rock pretty well. What's your source for this info?
Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:15:58
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| In "I Want Rock n Roll", Frank's definition of rock n roll includes the likes of Chubby Checker, Desmond Dekker (a reggae guy with some pop hits), Freddy Fender (a country Tex-Mex oriented guy), the Rolling Stones, and Elvis. He also refers to soca, which is a form of calypso music. And then he concludes it all with an Iggy Pop reference (or it's an Iggy Pop reference according to what Frank filled out on his fb.net forum self-description) |
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:37:01
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Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
I'm Sir Rockabye, and I do rock.
I agree that these two songs, along with the rest of his catalog do rock pretty well. What's your source for this info?
Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.
My source is the man Jason above me with the info and the insight. And the dude named Frank said the like in a concert in Toronto "canada" a little while back.. |
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:39:55
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Is it all Disco, baby?
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Originally posted by Jason
In "I Want Rock n Roll", Frank's definition of rock n roll includes the likes of Chubby Checker, Desmond Dekker (a reggae guy with some pop hits), Freddy Fender (a country Tex-Mex oriented guy), the Rolling Stones, and Elvis. He also refers to soca, which is a form of calypso music. And then he concludes it all with an Iggy Pop reference (or it's an Iggy Pop reference according to what Frank filled out on his fb.net forum self-description)
But what we're dealing with here is the idea that "rock" is not a raging Iggy tune or whatever, it's a ballad.. And I think you're right in quoting I want Rock and Roll... He is refering to the roots of rock, rather than the modern connotation of the word. |
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:45:20
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Originally posted by floop
what's the prize?
The prize is that someone in cyberspace might actually care about your avatar/alterego.
What I'm trying to say is that my 1c/me is not real.. But by writing these letters, I am trying to make this character of mine exist:
1c is becoming more real every second and letter
so if you win.. you too can become more real.
steve |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2005 : 12:49:01
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2005 : 16:27:41
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Didn't FB write a song called "rock music" [indecipherable lyrics blended into a slab of noise]. Great song though...
** I'll Be Blue, True Blue, Jaina Blue ** |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/03/2005 : 16:39:41
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The Man has been known to say that his most rocking tunes are the old time rock ballads such as "Last Stand.." and "Sir Rockabye"
The version of Shazeb on the I Don't Want To Hurt You single is one of my favorite live recordings I own. It reminds me alot of the (U.K Surf) Wave in parts, I think it's the odd chord change, drums and tempo. pretty obvious, huh?
To hear that fb counts this song aswell as 'Sir Rock' as his most rocking is quite a revelation and has blown apart the pigeon hole i'd class as rock. |
Edited by - fbc on 05/03/2005 16:40:11 |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2005 : 00:02:43
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hmhmm....
i guess i get what the man means. listening to souled american, they definitely rock. altough they just have acoustic guitars and play really mellow, silent and slow, they make me shake and give me just this "rockin'" feeling. "rocking" is a mixture of songwriting & sound, i think.
and for me it has to do with acoustic guitars. seeing fb&tc live in 2003, the song which blew me away most was 'freedom rock', as he played in on an acoustic guitar. of course, with the band, but this guitar made it. isn't it the same with robert onion ?
acoustic guitars rock ! plug out & rock in !
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2005 : 02:16:08
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/04/2005 : 02:18:50
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Originally posted by Jason
.....Desmond Dekker (a reggae guy with some pop hits......
first ska/reggae artist to hit the charts in both the US and the UK. |
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The Marsist
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
730 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2005 : 10:51:20
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i dont think he means it sounds like rock music,i think hes usein rockin like an adjective.
do u see wat im sayin?
je suis un revoultionaire |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 05/04/2005 : 11:56:13
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| Yeah, he just means that gentler, subtler music can be more moving and affecting than heavy shit!! |
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sand in the dog
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 05/04/2005 : 15:10:11
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I think it is all subjective really. I mean, where does one draw the line between rock and, dare I say, alternative. Frankus Blackus definitely rocks. We shouldn't try to categorize it, we should just enjoy it, take it in to our cognitive perceptions, let our brains float up to a place where they can be loved in clouds of pleasant thought and spooky, chaotic nightmares. Shake it all off, and realize how lucky we are to have people like Frank Black who are able to break away from rest of the group and do something constructive with their time. What if Frank Black never decided to turn off the television and pick up a guitar? I wonder how many great and amazing potential artists we have lost due to the fact that they were never able to seperate themselves from what everybody else was doing, which is being entertained and feeding their fat faces full of whatever bullshit comes their way. It's all bread and circus!
What we should really be thinking about is who stole my oddballs CD.
did YOU take it?!
hook it to my veins! |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2005 : 18:23:49
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"rock and roll" is slang for balling bucking banging breathing heavy humping.
and it's love. |
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The Definition of "ROCK"
