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by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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.
by Alvis
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!
by Alvis
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!
by Alvis
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

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...
If there's not at least one Doors or Duran Duran tribute I'll be a bit disappointed.
by Alvis
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.
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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

BenKrieger wrote:See, where I come from, using Wikipedia to write songs is what gets you a throat shit.
Dibs on "Throat Shit" for the name of my new performance-art collective.
by Alvis
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

Caravan Ray wrote: BYD: Joke songs should actually contain a joke.
'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.
by Alvis
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.
by Alvis
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...
by Alvis
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

BoffoYux wrote:We're in. Not quite what we usually do, but I think it's a keeper.
Yeah, it isn't our normal M.O., which is WHY it might be a keeper...
by Alvis
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 ...
by Alvis
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...