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Bryan Shepherd
- FB Fan -
USA
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 Posted - 07/11/2004 : 10:45:39
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Dear Friends,
I've been in a band about 6 months now, and we're having a super time writing originals & learning a few dumb covers. Our problem is the oldest one ever-the name. In every band I've ever been in, chosing the band name has always been the most agonizing process imaginable. Is it cool enough? Clever? Too clever? Arrrgghhhh, it's stupid, especially since it's the music that matters, not the name.
In the interests of our emotional well-being, I'm appealing to the most clever, most urbane, and most happening group of people that I know: the FB.net forum members. I'm pretty sure this has been done here before, but here goes...The Name My Band contest! The rules are simple. Post your suggestions. I know this is an opportunity to make up outrageously stupid & weird band names, and that's cool. I only ask that you try to balance each one with a "serious" name so that I'm getting both sides of your brain. The prize will be priceless, in the sense that it will be close to worthless. Humanitarians such as ourselves don't need petty wealth to motivate us to help others, anyhow. I'll choose my favorite at the end of the month or whenever this thread runs out of steam.
Currently, we're calling ourselves Sorry, but that's a little too tongue-in-cheek for some of the band members. We play a variety of material, most of it in a "heavy" style, almost metal. If you've heard the rockin' part of my Trompe Le Monde cover, it's kinda like that. I don't have any clips online, but I'll call you if you'd like and play stuff over the phone.
I'm sure there's been several decent names in our brainstorming sessions, but maybe we're too close to the source to know a good one when we hear it. Here's to hoping an independently created name is more palatable than the ones we've come up with. Folks, the ball's in your court. Please help!
Many thanks in advance, Bryan
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Posted - 07/11/2004 : 10:49:02
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the sons of rest!
i still think thats a good name for a band
Frank Black ate my Hamster
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 10:50:42
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Jawbreaker said they just posted a paper in their rehearsal place and everyone would jot down random ideas whenever they had them and no one knew who was picking what and that helped a lot. Also none of them admit to ever writing down Jawbreaker, which is kind of weird. I think Jawbreaker might have just been a gift from god on every level.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/11/2004 : 10:54:37
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My left side says Chinese Minge, my right says The Modern Art.
Naming bands is harder than writing songs.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 10:55:04
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I would say The Last Men on Earth, but then, I might get beat up.
 RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:03:41
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I was gonna say that bit I too feared the worst.
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Bryan Shepherd
- FB Fan -
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:10:43
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This cry for help was prompted by the insane creativity shown in the Last Men on Earth thread. Good, good stuff.
I'm the guy from wonderland...& you will never understand... |
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cvanepps
= Cult of Ray =
USA
442 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:20:03
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Here you go Big Bry:
Cadaver
Love Wrench
Sandbox Monster
Masque
Kinetic Stasis
Coma
Uncle Willy Said So
Igloo Etiquette
Oyster Toast
I gots a million of 'em.
-= It's not easy to kidnap a fat man =-
http://www.cvanepps.com |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:20:04
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I forget who it was...but someone here turned my sleeping pill induced illusion into a band name..."The Cannibal Bananas"
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:20:20
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It would help if we could hear you music, know some of the titles and lyrics to your songs, and if we knew what your names were and what your personalities/stage presences are like, as well as where you live, what kind of home you live in, your families' names, your social security and bank account numbers. Otherwise the name won't really ring true.
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:22:45
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While I'm waiting for your email with all of the abovementioned details, how about:
Uncle Wrinkle?
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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Bryan Shepherd
- FB Fan -
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:35:40
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We're still finding ourselves musically. Some stuff is devil-horns heavy, some of it melodic & epic, some of it just dumb. I like Brian Wilson-esque "floaty" vocals over groove metal riffs. We have songs about death and justice (Chronos), man's inhumanity to man (Wrecking Ball), and Weebles (Don't Fall Down). Personality-wise we're a fun-loving bunch. Our drummer's wife said we look like the Village People because of the difference in our looks. I'm clean cut, our bassist Kevin has hip facial hair and tatoos, and Rick the drummer looks like a truck driver. No commercial potential there. I'm selling my house (a New Englander built in 1869), my social security number is 6, and I don't trust the American banking establishment. Hope this helps.
Edit: Hey, I had a kitten!
I'm the guy from wonderland...& you will never understand... |
Edited by - Bryan Shepherd on 07/11/2004 11:37:10 |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 11:58:59
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Wow, built in 1869? If you don't mind me asking, is it listed? This 3-storey smilie face next door (long story) is getting way old, and we're contemplating making a move.
more silliness:
Ganglia Biscuits
Can You See the Elves Too?
1000-Eyed Twitches
edit: congratulations on the kitten! Is it a boy or a girl? How are you recuperating?
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
Edited by - apl4eris on 07/11/2004 12:00:44 |
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Bryan Shepherd
- FB Fan -
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 12:03:46
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I, too, have a 3 story monstrosity next door full of old Greek people. Our conversations consist of one syllable words and sound effects. I'm sure it's listed, but my realtor and ex are handling most of that. I'm handling the yard work. Who would want to live in NH anyway?
I'm the guy from wonderland...& you will never understand... |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 13:48:05
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A lot of bands get stuck with names that seemed cool at the time, but didn't hold up that well. Of course, if you start to think another name might be better, you can also use it for a side project, or a pseudonymous album.
I used to have a page of fake band names, but it's not up anymore, I don't think.
A few suggestions:
Will Cause Riots
Baconated Grapefruit
This Is Not a Band
The Corpse-Eaters
Heavy Artillery
The Third Band
The Dying Rhododendrons
Whatever you go with, don't choose a name that's really similar to some other band's name. Be unique! (I apologize if any of the names I've suggested have already been used; I didn't look them up beforehand.)
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 07/11/2004 : 15:17:33
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Baconated Grapefruit is the best one yet.
Have you tried flicking through a dictionary? It worked for Joey Santiago.
I did that ages ago and came up with Nescient: its like the opposite of omniscient, i.e. knowing absolutely nothing. Maybe it was more appropriate for me...
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 15:24:08
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Stool Sample
die quesadillas von LBF lecken skrotum! hahahahahahahhahahaa! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 15:27:44
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Stool Sample and the Squirts, you mean?
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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Monsieur
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1688 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 15:30:23
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The Nouveaux Riches.
I don't know why I like this name. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 16:34:29
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Cheeseman, you do know "Baconated Grapefruit" is a Futurama reference, right?
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 16:39:35
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My next band is going to be called Mike and the Whiskey Shits. If you like Beach Boys and heavy metal stuff and you have a Village People vibe going why not call yourselves the Insane Monstrousity? I think I mispelled that.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 17:03:16
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LimoZeen
Haha..oh how I love Homestar Runner.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 17:34:03
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| The 'New' Pixies |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 18:23:48
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The Nixies
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 19:09:54
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Newies
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 21:05:53
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The Pewies
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 21:17:46
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Or [came up with this one while leaving the Wild Oats grocery with my husband (SpudBoy) today - laughed so hard turned a few inquisitive (or irritated?) heads):
Mason Gill and the Moist Towelettes
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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SpudBoy
= Cult of Ray =
Equatorial Guinea
649 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 21:19:34
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Others concocted since:
Fuckstrated
City On Fire
Shitcake and the Eating
the Blob
Crazy Harry
AIEE!
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Bryan Shepherd
- FB Fan -
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2004 : 22:08:09
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Hey Cheese, I did find a name "next door" to pixie in the dictionary; pizzle. It's a bull's penis or a whip made from one. Sounds like a hip new energy drink. "Suck down a pizzle!"
Some good names and some pants pee-ers, too. Keep`em coming! (The Nixies...*chuckle*)
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begeegs
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 01:56:30
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Hmmm...
SlaveToTheMan
I always thought that a band name should in some way describe what you think your band sounds like, but in a more symbolic way...
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Monsieur
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1688 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 02:17:02
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The Don't Worry Babies?
Otherwise, since long names are fashionable these days (like blackspeed you god emperor), how about :
"Well it's been building up inside of me for oh I don't know how long"
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 02:27:26
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the Geological Wonders.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 08:32:07
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The Incredible Spitting Behemoth
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 08:35:49
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The Spastics Society
First social faux pas during my semester in England was cracking up (not loudly thank god) at the sign for this charity organization. I had no idea.
RIP Little Bucharest: Yuppies. They don't eat goulash. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 08:57:46
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Prosthetic Noses
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2004 : 09:27:58
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Hmm, names, names...
Towers
Minutehand
Dynamite Dean & The Formidable Pylons
Rebuke
Cozy
Andalon
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