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- Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:45 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein X Round One "The Average Circus"
- Replies: 135
- Views: 22398
Re: Nur Ein X - Round One
Boffo Yux Dudes- Come and see the show! This seems like an obvious nod to the ELP classic. This is light hearted and fun. I think the joke works, maybe it's too long? I wish the chorus music varied more from the verses. Wow! Quick reviews. Thanks, glennny. Glad you caught the ELP homage. It's prett...
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:31 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein X Round Zero "Standing on the Edge"
- Replies: 137
- Views: 16928
Re: Nur Ein X - Round Zero
I see your argument, but I would counter that BYD were not the only band this week that took that approach. Paco del Stinko, Orange Lazarus, and (arguably) Cavedwellers also did as well. BYD didn't "pull it off" as well as those other entries, but I think that has more to do with their in...
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:23 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein X Round Zero "Standing on the Edge"
- Replies: 137
- Views: 16928
Re: Nur Ein X - Round Zero
BYF - I like the synth. Actually musically it's pretty pleasant. The vocals aren't so easy on the ear. And the lyric leaves me completely cold. Not even a sneer ripples my lips. Not bad, not particularly memorable. Spot on, actually. For us, this was the definition of a Round 0 song. We promise bet...
- Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:46 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein X Round Zero "Standing on the Edge"
- Replies: 137
- Views: 16928
Re: Nur Ein X - Round Zero
Has anyone ever tried to enter twice before? Boffo Yux Dudes and Pop Machine. :) I seem to remember being told it had been Frowned Upon, but Tom can correct me if I'm wrong and people thought it was actually funny :) Quite true. Back in our younger, less informed days, we figured we could be two gr...
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:55 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein IX Round One "Your Light No Longer Shines"
- Replies: 103
- Views: 12435
Re: Nur Ein IX- Round One
A well-deserved congratulations to those who have continued on to the next round. I look forward to hearing what else you produce in this contest. But a personal request regarding reviews of the BYD song: I know it's not the best (mostly my fault), but please keep the comments on the song itself an...
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:44 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein IX Round One "Your Light No Longer Shines"
- Replies: 103
- Views: 12435
Re: Nur Ein IX- Round One
A well-deserved congratulations to those who have continued on to the next round. I look forward to hearing what else you produce in this contest. But a personal request regarding reviews of the BYD song: I know it's not the best (mostly my fault), but please keep the comments on the song itself and...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:11 pm
- Forum: Sidefights and Highlights
- Topic: Gift of Music 2013-14
- Replies: 116
- Views: 25026
Re: Gift of Music 2013-14
The Tom Slick theme song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUtbhoYTHcI That's an inspired choice. If I recorded that I'd probably wanna throw in Super Chicken as well. At my old job we briefly had this blonde knockout working in our front office. I would talk to her in that voice and call her "M...
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:20 am
- Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
- Topic: Dr. Songfight (Art Bomb Reviews)
- Replies: 62
- Views: 16274
Re: Dr. Songfight (Art Bomb Reviews)
Thanks for the reviews, all. This is the first time the Boffo Yux Dudes have done a Song Fight! proper, though we've done Nur Ein a number of times. Our entry was pulled together VERY quickly, so hopefully we'll have a less "pitchy" version to post in the near future if anyone cares to hea...
- Wed May 15, 2013 7:23 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Four "Down to Under"
- Replies: 260
- Views: 30890
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Four
Damn, I'm sorry we're out. Sounds like a great excuse to make copious amounts of guitar noise...I look forward to hearing the results.
- Tue May 14, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Three "All Hail the Snake"
- Replies: 141
- Views: 18169
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Three
Oh, and congrats, Paco, on a well-deserved win! You rock!
- Tue May 14, 2013 7:03 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Three "All Hail the Snake"
- Replies: 141
- Views: 18169
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Three
Well, it looks like we're out. I can't say I'm surprised; this wasn't our best week and I knew it. Still, I think we made some overall progress and really appreciate the feedback from everyone and all the great music gives us something to aspire to. Next year, round 4! Tschuss, meine Fruende!
- Sun May 12, 2013 8:31 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Three "All Hail the Snake"
- Replies: 141
- Views: 18169
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Three
If there's not at least one Doors or Duran Duran tribute I'll be a bit disappointed.BoffoYux wrote: I predicted 50% trouser snake songs, 25% Steve Irwin/Genesis , and 25% Snake Pliskin. I think I might hit pretty close on those odds...
- Sun May 12, 2013 8:30 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Three "All Hail the Snake"
- Replies: 141
- Views: 18169
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Three
BYD is in, with help from Mrs. BYD-Al. Many thanks to her for giving part of her Mother's Day to this hot mess beautiful trainwreck of a song. I promise to give you more than two takes next time, honey.
- Wed May 08, 2013 5:57 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Two "I Don't Want An Answer To That"
- Replies: 174
- Views: 18463
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Two
BOFFO YUX DUDES A differently angled direction for you, yet still utilizing your harmonic coccoon - that BYD wall of fun. It gets uppity and in your face here though, rather than giving you that nice loungy hug. It gives the stretch you make toward the vocal range some some effective meatiness. The...
- Wed May 08, 2013 5:47 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Three "All Hail the Snake"
- Replies: 141
- Views: 18169
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Three
I think we've got our approach nailed down. Hopefully it's the easiest to implement (and least annoying) of the concepts we came up with. Really interested to hear what y'all come up with for this one...
- Tue May 07, 2013 8:38 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Two "I Don't Want An Answer To That"
- Replies: 174
- Views: 18463
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Two
Dibs on "Throat Shit" for the name of my new performance-art collective.BenKrieger wrote:See, where I come from, using Wikipedia to write songs is what gets you a throat shit.
- Tue May 07, 2013 8:37 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Two "I Don't Want An Answer To That"
- Replies: 174
- Views: 18463
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Two
'S'not a joke song, really. Unless you were calling it a song which is a joke, in which case I can't argue with you but will enjoy trying. Ha! I said snot.Caravan Ray wrote: BYD: Joke songs should actually contain a joke.
- Sun May 05, 2013 7:09 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round Two "I Don't Want An Answer To That"
- Replies: 174
- Views: 18463
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round Two
Yes, you can all relax now; BYD is in. Whew! Next round is on us.
- Thu May 02, 2013 8:52 am
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round One "Looking Glass"
- Replies: 158
- Views: 17588
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round One
Boffo Yux Dudes- I liked this song quite a bit... cute concept... not a huge fan of the twangy accent you have going on but over all nice use of the waltz theme and the lyrics were funny well written and cute... B+ Thanks for the kind words! The Tydon Docks - I wasn't going to do reviews but... I H...
- Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:33 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round One "Looking Glass"
- Replies: 158
- Views: 17588
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round One
Yeah, it isn't our normal M.O., which is WHY it might be a keeper...BoffoYux wrote:We're in. Not quite what we usually do, but I think it's a keeper.
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:54 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round One "Looking Glass"
- Replies: 158
- Views: 17588
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round One
Incidentally, "Chokehold Princess" is a nod to a song by Scott Miller. I'm not sure if any of you are familiar with either of his bands , Game Theory and Loud Family, but he had a huge cult following and his recent, unexpected death was enough to get mentioned in all the usual mainstream ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:51 pm
- Forum: Nur Ein
- Topic: Nur Ein VIII Round One "Looking Glass"
- Replies: 158
- Views: 17588
Re: Nur Ein VIII- Round One
Is it still considered a waltz if it's in 3/4 time and 240 bpm? Just wonderin'. NUR EINSTEIN!!!!!!! Of course it is - but how can I get it faster than 240bpm? I assume you are using garageband too - which only goes that high. But I would like it faster. You can go faster that 240 with 4/4 by splitt...