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by Andy Balham
Wed May 25, 2005 2:23 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Dan Rather's singing for the Descendents (Courage Reviews)
Replies: 66
Views: 39446

Boltoph Would have been a contender if I didn't already know what was to come. I don't get it...what is to come? Apologies for any confusion. What I meant to say in my addled state, was that I had already listened to the other entries and so knew what was to come in the fight. And what a top qualit...
by Andy Balham
Tue May 24, 2005 3:43 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Dan Rather's singing for the Descendents (Courage Reviews)
Replies: 66
Views: 39446

And now the vote from the Balham jury... The Big Smokes (us) Contrary to popular views the majority of this song is based on truth. It's interesting to hear people's views about Sarah's wonderful voice against more mellow backing. Next time I'll stick the pin in :wink: Boltoph I wish I knew what a '...
by Andy Balham
Sun May 22, 2005 11:30 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: The Courageous Season Finale of "Feet" (prefight)
Replies: 29
Views: 13173

j$ wrote:Doesn't that make it The Little Smokes? :)
It's the low tar line-up.
by Andy Balham
Sun May 22, 2005 11:27 am
Forum: Ye Olde Lyric Archive
Topic: Courage
Replies: 9
Views: 3456

Courage words by Andy Balham music by The Big Smokes Saw you first at a secondhand meeting Leaving with somebody else Saw you next, but it was only fleeting Never thought I'd see you again Bridge Now the brave get favoured by fortune And carpe diem is uttered by some They don't see the downside And...
by Andy Balham
Sun May 22, 2005 4:33 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: The Courageous Season Finale of "Feet" (prefight)
Replies: 29
Views: 13173

The Big Smokes (sans J$) will be in for Courage this week. Be warned, it's not the cheeriest of tunes.
by Andy Balham
Mon May 09, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Paper Cut, Rock Throw (Scissor Kick Reviews)
Replies: 44
Views: 28247

It time for everyone to reprise this most appropriate of tracks:

"I'm A Winner" - J$

:D
by Andy Balham
Mon May 09, 2005 2:25 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: Paper Cut, Rock Throw (Scissor Kick Reviews)
Replies: 44
Views: 28247

My heartiest congratulations Mr.$! I couldn't be happier if I won myself. Who the hell am I kidding, but I'm still extremely chuffed for you (sell out).

A

P.S. I think it was that bass guitar that swung it :wink:
by Andy Balham
Mon May 09, 2005 2:26 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

J$ has been tasked with kicking you in the nuts every time he sees you until things sound better. Better to whom? ME! Duh. And how would I know what sounds better to you? And why would I care? But, for the sake of experimentation, my next solo song will feature diatonic chords, simple drums and a r...
by Andy Balham
Sun May 08, 2005 2:27 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

i'd be curious to hear you do a song with just straight notes on the bass, guitar, and vocal line. Now we're getting somewhere. I just might try that. J$ has been tasked with kicking you in the nuts every time he sees you until things sound better. Better to whom? He's like a hitman - for nuts. You...
by Andy Balham
Sat May 07, 2005 4:50 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

Part III of III... Andy Balham Thanks to J$ for the lyrics. I struggled to find the tempo for this and that may be what doesn't sit right for me. I like bits and pieces of it, but the overall feeling is too leaden. Still, got to use the phrase 'dogging'. Baron Von Smith Nice 80's feel going on. This...
by Andy Balham
Sat May 07, 2005 4:15 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

verb! Just checking what usage, as the vocal is certainly a little lacking in the tune department and you may have been trying to remind me that songs usually have a tune. i may be crazy, but it sounded like your voice, guitar, and/or bass were all playing in different tunings. You may be crazy, yo...
by Andy Balham
Sat May 07, 2005 4:46 am
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

blue wrote:TUNE.
Verb or noun?
by Andy Balham
Wed May 04, 2005 3:31 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

Part II of III ... The Hell Yeahs As ever the music and voice go so well together and there is an interesting story underpinning the song. And as always it's just short enough for me to be wanting more. I shall add it to my THY folder forthwith... Hostess Mostess Beautiful hypnotic feel to this. Rem...
by Andy Balham
Tue May 03, 2005 5:20 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

deshead wrote:Andy Balham:
It sounds like you went direct-in to the board, and slapped a reverb on it, rather than trying to get some of the room sound by mic'ing an amp.

Well that show me I should probably always use my Pod XT and Ampworks bass. It was an interesting experiment though.
by Andy Balham
Tue May 03, 2005 5:08 pm
Forum: Fight Discussions and Reviews
Topic: ONE DOLLAR BOB!!!! (Brand New Car Reviews)
Replies: 103
Views: 56439

Part I of III reviews, nice to be back... Motor Monkeys The music is immaculately put together and the riffs are good and fat, but you need a little heart in there. The lyrics on the middle eight, however, are top notch (any rhyme of toque and rock is good by me). Noise Brigade You have the ability ...
by Andy Balham
Tue May 03, 2005 5:33 am
Forum: Ye Olde Lyric Archive
Topic: Brand New Car
Replies: 10
Views: 3975

Brand New Car words by J$ , music and 'impassionately pronounced advertising slogans' by Andy Balham (FYI MG was the UK's last 'major' automobile producer. They were propped up by successive governments until the their poor cars inevitably caused their eventual demise) MG closed it doors today The ...
by Andy Balham
Sat Apr 02, 2005 2:11 pm
Forum: Sidefights and Highlights
Topic: Octofest 'O5
Replies: 37
Views: 22537

Just finished listening to and enjoying the festival. Well done to everyone and especially J$ for putting it all together. Only by a slender thread were you all spared the very drunken version of The Slender Giant :)
by Andy Balham
Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:12 pm
Forum: Currently Digging
Topic: All time top ten songs
Replies: 30
Views: 11424

Re: All time top ten songs

Heaven - Talking Heads Simply Red has an awesome cover of that song. Until recently, I thought it was a Simply Red song. Please. Please. Do not mention that version. That said I got to love Gimme Shelter and Ziggy Stardust though covers (The Sisters Of Mercy and Bauhaus respectively - forgive me I ...
by Andy Balham
Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:57 pm
Forum: Currently Digging
Topic: All time top ten songs
Replies: 30
Views: 11424

Stevie Windsor wrote:Umm. Andy, it seems youre not being entirely honest here. Where's "The Gambler" and "Livin' On A Prayer".
11 and 12 with Desperado at 13 :wink:
by Andy Balham
Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:53 pm
Forum: Currently Digging
Topic: All time top ten songs
Replies: 30
Views: 11424

Re: All time top ten songs

I should mention that, as when making compilations or playing DJ for people, you shouldn't have more than one song per artiste. :) i agree! i go so far as to exclude anything from a side project or solo project if it comes up. Yup. It's tough, but fair. I look forward to being pointed towards some ...
by Andy Balham
Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:25 pm
Forum: Currently Digging
Topic: All time top ten songs
Replies: 30
Views: 11424

Re: All time top ten songs

Puce wrote:Your top ten intersects my top ten (comming soon) right here:
Andy Balham wrote:Jolene - Dolly Parton
That's top, I would never had guessed. I should mention that, as when making compilations or playing DJ for people, you shouldn't have more than one song per artiste. :)
by Andy Balham
Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:58 pm
Forum: Currently Digging
Topic: All time top ten songs
Replies: 30
Views: 11424

All time top ten songs

I've often referred to songs as being in my all time top ten, but only this evening have I tried to actually assemble such a thing. Here they are in no particular order and will be subject to editing as I think it through a little more: Holiday In Cambodia - The Dead Kennedys Jolene - Dolly Parton L...