Music Cup Round 7 - Dead Artists

by sodhat Thu 13 Jun 2013, 09:45

First topic message reminder :

I really wanted to call this round 'coffin botherers' but I refrained so as not to offend the sensibilities of the wider forum.

Last round was a romp for transgender anthem Lola, followed by Rod Stewarts ode to a slightly morally corrupt woman sleeping with a schoolboy.

Back on more solid ground with this round, so please select your TWO favourite tracks from the poll. Maybe leave a reason why you voted for what you did, or even better, insult the selection of some of the rubbish tracks here.

The next round will be a bit of a narrower field, and I want your album openers. I.e. songs that are first on the album upon which they were originally released. I am taking a stand and refusing to accept compilation/best of albums because they will be all good songs.

Get them into me by Monday morning if you can and we'll get this hopping along.

Leaderboard is on the last round thread if you are so inclined to view it.

by **Galted** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 17:09

ChequeredJersey wrote:It's a parody, not a cover! Also, whilst funny, it's not one of Am Trams best songs (they went to my medical school, seen Adam Kay live several times)

It's both a cover & a parody as it's not parodying the original song. Any links to any other funny stuff of theirs? Tend to get a bit distracted when on youtube so haven't had too much joy with their material.

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 17:12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ApvdxdRt8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlmEc8rd_Nw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrS9JS-FtcQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SlnkrYevzQ

by **Galted** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 17:26

ChequeredJersey wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ApvdxdRt8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlmEc8rd_Nw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrS9JS-FtcQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SlnkrYevzQ

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 17:36

Mr Burton is my favourite, it hits very close to reality

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 17:36

Warning, contains swearing

by **Galted** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 17:43

Surprised they're not more widely known.

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:05

As for my covers, in no order:

1) Paul Anka covers Wonderwall by Oasis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMtGJczyZdw
2) Jeff Buckley covers Lilac Wine by Hope Faye -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PC68rEfF-o
3) Nina Simone covers Feeling Good by Cy Grant (though the Muse version is excellent too)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Y11hwjMNs
4) The Jimi Hendrix Experience covers All Along THe Watchtower by Bob Dylan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLV4_xaYynY
5) Bastille and Gabrielle Aplin covers Dreams by Fleetwood Mac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Zu7qJqDXQ

Though I personally love Covers so I have loads more and a few that push these 5 very close

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:21

I hate them so much, especially that London Underground song. The guys voice makes me want to kick people

by Adam D Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:22

My fave cover was Papa was a Rolling Stone by Was (not Was)

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:25

chris.wilkerson13 wrote:I hate them so much, especially that London Underground song. The guys voice makes me want to kick people

He's not meant to be a singer, he's a songwriter, comedian (stand up) and doctor before that. The only musical parody act I know that can actually sing is Jack Black

by **Galted** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:34

ChequeredJersey wrote:
chris.wilkerson13 wrote:I hate them so much, especially that London Underground song. The guys voice makes me want to kick people

He's not meant to be a singer, he's a songwriter, comedian (stand up) and doctor before that. The only musical parody act I know that can actually sing is Jack Black

Don't know about that, Oasis make a fair effort. Run

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:49

Oasis can't sing

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:50

Though actually Weird Al can

by **Galted** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:50

by ChequeredJersey Thu 13 Jun 2013, 18:55

Galted wrote:

Is that at Weird Al or at the thought of Oasis performing music above adequately

by **Galted** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 19:11

Oasis. Though it's probably not really worthy of further discussion, my comment was just a cheap dig.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 22:21

ChequeredJersey wrote:
chris.wilkerson13 wrote:I hate them so much, especially that London Underground song. The guys voice makes me want to kick people

He's not meant to be a singer, he's a songwriter, comedian (stand up) and doctor before that. The only musical parody act I know that can actually sing is Jack Black

Its not that I care about the singing voice cos of quality, I just hate his bloody voice. Its not bad, its annoying

by Rowley Thu 13 Jun 2013, 22:43

Can I just point out someone called Randy Savage got more votes than Elvis and John Lennon managed between them. Not what one would describe as one of the forums prouder moments me thinks.

by **Union Cane** Thu 13 Jun 2013, 22:59

Two votes, looks like I've cracked it with Hyper D.

Never bought an album in my life, not a fan of the genre, so I'll sit this one out.

by aucklandlaurie Fri 14 Jun 2013, 08:02

How could anyone compile a list of dead young modern artists and not include Jimmy Morrison and Janis Joplin?

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 08:49

who is janis joplin?

by **Hero** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 08:54

I wanted to pick Jim Morrison but the Doors weren't eligible.

by Guest Fri 14 Jun 2013, 09:01

Rowley wrote:Can I just point out someone called Randy Savage got more votes than Elvis and John Lennon managed between them. Not what one would describe as one of the forums prouder moments me thinks.

John Lennon is a nil points person imo, but I agree with Elvis. Then again, I have to blame myself, I voted for Randy #oooooohhhhhhhyeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh

by Roller_Coaster Fri 14 Jun 2013, 09:26

1812 and Otis for me (more for the dearth of tracks I really rate in the selection).

Opening song of album

I wanna be adored - The Stone Roses eponymous debut.

Twiddling ambient noodling metamorphosises and builds track by track from individual elements (each of which I'd happily listen to in isolation) leading into a crescendo of a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts. It's monumental on the (softer almost poppy) album and stunning as an opener live with a harder edgier feel that does sit in a more rock type situation.

by mystiroakey Fri 14 Jun 2013, 09:30

Anyone that picks or votes for Elvis needs to go on a Musicwise course..

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 09:47

Roller_Coaster wrote:1812 and Otis for me (more for the dearth of tracks I really rate in the selection).

Opening song of album

I wanna be adored - The Stone Roses eponymous debut.

Twiddling ambient noodling metamorphosises and builds track by track from individual elements (each of which I'd happily listen to in isolation) leading into a crescendo of a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts. It's monumental on the (softer almost poppy) album and stunning as an opener live with a harder edgier feel that does sit in a more rock type situation.

I actually prefer the intro to Breaking into Heaven.

by Rowley Fri 14 Jun 2013, 09:53

If the next round is opening songs if someone does not nominate Rocks Off from Exile on Main Street there will be hell to play.

by Adam D Fri 14 Jun 2013, 10:00

Have you not nominated it Jeff?

I thought you were in on this comp?

This round, I went for Otis and Elvis.

by aucklandlaurie Fri 14 Jun 2013, 10:26

Why cant you have Jimmy Morrison, yet you can Bob Marley (exclusive of The Wailers)

by Il Gialloblu Fri 14 Jun 2013, 10:44

Technically correct maybe but it's not that black and white, is it? What about The Plastic Ono Band? Disclude Lennon then?

Ask someone who sang 'No Woman, No Cry', they'll say Bob Marley. Ask them who sang 'People Are Strange' and they'll say The Doors.

There is a difference.

by aucklandlaurie Fri 14 Jun 2013, 10:57

So technically You're incorrect?

by ChequeredJersey Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:17

On that basis, some of the Jimi Hendrix Experience are still alive

by Il Gialloblu Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:19

aucklandlaurie wrote:So technically You're incorrect?

Yeah. I was thinking it was just a meaningless forum game where using a bit of common sense keeps things running smoothly though.

by Roller_Coaster Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:21

Actually, I think it's a fairly tough call as I absolutely love the final transition into the song proper on BiH (as a fairly committed fan).

But for a wider audience I'd suggest that the intro (to the intro) to BiH may well have too much ambient noodling. To me adored is not only a great track, on a great album but that the album structure itself is nigh on perfect and so to have a stand out intro to the first track that fits studio and live (can't test it vs BiH live as they'd never start with anything other than adored) is simply stunning.

seanmichaels wrote:
Roller_Coaster wrote:1812 and Otis for me (more for the dearth of tracks I really rate in the selection).

Opening song of album

I wanna be adored - The Stone Roses eponymous debut.

Twiddling ambient noodling metamorphosises and builds track by track from individual elements (each of which I'd happily listen to in isolation) leading into a crescendo of a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts. It's monumental on the (softer almost poppy) album and stunning as an opener live with a harder edgier feel that does sit in a more rock type situation.

I actually prefer the intro to Breaking into Heaven.

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:46

Il Gialloblu wrote: Ask them who sang 'People Are Strange' and they'll say The Doors.

I might say Echo and the Bunnymen.......

by Il Gialloblu Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:51

seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote: Ask them who sang 'People Are Strange' and they'll say The Doors.

I might say Echo and the Bunnymen.......

Let's find out.

seanmichaels:

Who sang 'People Are Strange'?

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:00

Roller_Coaster wrote:Actually, I think it's a fairly tough call as I absolutely love the final transition into the song proper on BiH (as a fairly committed fan).

But for a wider audience I'd suggest that the intro (to the intro) to BiH may well have too much ambient noodling. To me adored is not only a great track, on a great album but that the album structure itself is nigh on perfect and so to have a stand out intro to the first track that fits studio and live (can't test it vs BiH live as they'd never start with anything other than adored) is simply stunning.

seanmichaels wrote:
I actually prefer the intro to Breaking into Heaven.

The radio edit (IWBA) is terrible. The song doesn't stand up without the intro.

The Second Coming is criminally underrated. Compare the success of that album to the likes of Travis / Dodgy and some of the other tripe around at that time and you can see why they become disillusioned.

Heard Squire say they had some new material on Radio 6 the other day. Whether they record that he wouldn't say.

by **Hero** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:00

Roller_Coaster wrote:1812 and Otis for me (more for the dearth of tracks I really rate in the selection).

Opening song of album

I wanna be adored - The Stone Roses eponymous debut.

Twiddling ambient noodling metamorphosises and builds track by track from individual elements (each of which I'd happily listen to in isolation) leading into a crescendo of a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts. It's monumental on the (softer almost poppy) album and stunning as an opener live with a harder edgier feel that does sit in a more rock type situation.

Being as I picked that for the next round can I quote you! That's miles better than what I'd consider writing!

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:01

Il Gialloblu wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote: Ask them who sang 'People Are Strange' and they'll say The Doors.

I might say Echo and the Bunnymen.......

Let's find out.

seanmichaels:

Who sang 'People Are Strange'?

Echo and the Bunnymen (I'm a bit of a 'The Lost Boys' nut)

by Il Gialloblu Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:06

seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote: Ask them who sang 'People Are Strange' and they'll say The Doors.

I might say Echo and the Bunnymen.......

Let's find out.

seanmichaels:

Who sang 'People Are Strange'?

Echo and the Bunnymen (I'm a bit of a 'The Lost Boys' nut)

Wow, you were right.

Not seen that film since I was a kid. Really should give it another watch.

by **Hero** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:09

I remember wishing I'd picked it in the 80s round in the Film Cup, such a great film with a soundtrack to match.

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:15

Bird in it was cracking as well.

Definitely a film that took you from being a child to a teenager

by **Enforcer** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:29

This thread has taught me that after being a teenager you shouldn't watch wrestling, excessively masturbate or listen to heavy metal. And now that watching Lost Boys takes you from being a child to a teenager (I only watched it 3 months ago).

I think my development may be slightly stunted...

by sodhat Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:32

Enforcer wrote:This thread has taught me that after being a teenager you shouldn't watch wrestling, excessively masturbate or listen to heavy metal. And now that watching Lost Boys takes you from being a child to a teenager (I only watched it 3 months ago).

I think my development may be slightly stunted...

Personally speaking, I don't think there is a problem with continuing those activities.

If you do all three at once, then, yeah, something has gone wrong somewhere.

by **Hero** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:37

*Makes mental note to turn off Metallica the next time I watch Dean Ambrose.

by sodhat Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:45

As soon as your wife hears the first bars of Enter Sandman she knows not to enter the living room.

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:59

sodhat wrote:As soon as your wife hears the first bars of Enter Sandman she knows not to enter the living room.

Is Sandman I wrestler?

by **Hero** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 13:02

He is indeed, though no entering of him occurs in my household.

by Shot 21 LCFC Fri 14 Jun 2013, 13:05

I went for Jimmy hedrix - Voodoo Child and John Lennon - Imagine. Disappointed there is no 2 Pac though...

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 13:19

Id have gone Janis Joplin but Id already picked her and the main song of hers I like in an old round. I dont like seeing songs come up twice.

My next round pick is one of my favourite songs ever, even picked it over Changes by David Bowie which I'm sure would hit votes (note to others; Hunky Dory's first track is Changes)

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