Fun little ss.org idea?

[Roundhouse_Kick]

I can sense a poll coming along.....

 

[bostjan]

Oh Fuck Yes! Orff's O Fortuna from the Carmina Burana is the coolest heavy riff ever, even though it's old.

 

[Mastodon]

Breezin' by George Benson.

Or 21st Century Schizoid man.

 

[Drew]

You know, next summer, we're totally doing this, and we're all recording versions of "Viva Las Vegas." Just as a word of warning.

 

[dpm]

Something 80's perhaps? How about rather than it being a particular song, we define a style and time period?

Or is that too vague? Might take the fun out it.

 

[David]

Not if you're talking about ALL of the parts. The trouble with bands like Maiden (Queensryche, DT, et al) is that every one of the band members is able to showcase their talents in each song.

I want simplicity. You're aren't going to catch me pulling off Steve Harris basslines anytime soon.

Now, an AC/DC-sounding version of Silent Night?

true, and plus, I don't even have a bass, haha, so I was hoping I could steal someone else's.

 

[Mastodon]

Okay guys...I've got it...

We cover...okay now prepare yourselves for this...

You Spin me Round (Like a Record) by Dead or Alive.

 

[dpm]

'I wanna be a cowboy' by Boys Don't Cry gets my vote.
Or maybe 'The heat is on' or whatever it's called. Maybe some Wham, or Bros. There's many options in the crap bucket.

 

[nyck]

OK, after a bunch of suggestions, someone should make a poll with all the suggestions.

I'm probably gonna get shot for this suggestion, but I think we should do a Cyndi Lauper song. The vocal melodies are awesome.

Another suggestion would be a No Doubt song. 'I'm Just a Girl' maybe?

 

[dpm]

Another suggestion - maybe give a choice of 3 - 6 songs to cover. I remember doing music tests as a kid where you had a few options in each category.

 

[nyck]

Another suggestion - maybe give a choice of 3 - 6 songs to cover. I remember doing music tests as a kid where you had a few options in each category.

Hmmm,
Maybe a 3 song selection, and you get to choose. Each song would vary in style and we can vote the winners in each catagory.

Seems too complicated

 

[Shawn]

Another suggestion would be a No Doubt song. 'I'm Just a Girl' maybe?

When I was in a band with a female singer, we did that song, it's a great song.

 

[All_¥our_Bass]

What if we dip into some classical/barouqe(note: spelling iffy) music and do "The Sorcerers Aprentice" or "A Night on Bald Mountain". If anyone here has seen "Fantasia" you'll know what these are(hint: Sorcerer has Micky Mouse in it). Also Night on Bald Mountain just begs to be metal evilark, evil chromatic runs, rampant dischord) think about it.

 

[bostjan]

I'm all for the classical, but there should be a funk tune (with free enough form) and a free-form jazz tune as well.

 

[Popsyche]

I 2nd for Viva Las Vegas. It's dead simple, leaves lots of room for interpretation, and was done by elvis! Have it done by "Sevenfest" as stated earlier. A good time to vote for a winner!

 

[cadenhead]

What about Mr. Roboto? That is kinda vague as far as guitar goes, so there's a lot of interpetation to do. Plus I would love to make this song sound a little more metal.

 

[David]

I'm likin' the funk stuff. Those would have a lot of room for personal additions and freeform expression.

 

[dpm]

That's why I'm keen on the old pop slant. A lot of that stuff is synth based, and so simplistic it can be taken in any direction.

 

[Ken]

I'm likin' the funk stuff. Those would have a lot of room for personal additions and freeform expression.

Me too. Because if we do that, I'm already done and my entry is even the jukebox already.

 

[No ConeSS]

Then there's Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" (original vox only, not the popular sampled drum overlay one)