The Smiths - Side Fight

jack · Post by **jack** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:10 pm

Ross wrote:I've never been much of a smith's fan, but might be willing to take a stab if someone can suggest a song that we be an interesting one for me to interpret - my depth of knowledge in their songs doesn't go especially deep.

i think you could bust out a good "girlfriend in a coma" if you dared. but you gotta make it your own and not mock up morrisey.

Billy's Little Trip · Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:28 pm

Niveous wrote:
Lunkhead wrote:Erin would like to do "This Charming Man".
Awesome.

There's a lot of great songs left, any takers. It would be a shame to do a Smiths coverfight without "Panic" or "The Boy with the Thorn in his Side". And what about some Morrissey? Any takers on "Boy Racer"? "November Spawned A Monster"? "Tomorrow"? "Ouija board, Ouija board"???

Oh, I didn't even consider the Morrissey solo stuff.
I'm changing mine to Boy Racer. Way more my style.

j$ · Post by j$ » Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:48 am

jack wrote:
Ross wrote:I've never been much of a smith's fan, but might be willing to take a stab if someone can suggest a song that we be an interesting one for me to interpret - my depth of knowledge in their songs doesn't go especially deep.
i think you could bust out a good "girlfriend in a coma" if you dared. but you gotta make it your own and not mock up morrisey.

Good choice, or maybe from Morrisey's solo catalogue 'Everyday is like Sunday" or "First Of The Gang To Die"

I am definitely doing "Bigmouth" but if anyone fancies a swing at "Panic" or "Ask" in some collaborative form let me know.

Hoblit · Post by **Hoblit** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:58 am

jack wrote:
Ross wrote:I've never been much of a smith's fan, but might be willing to take a stab if someone can suggest a song that we be an interesting one for me to interpret - my depth of knowledge in their songs doesn't go especially deep.
i think you could bust out a good "girlfriend in a coma" if you dared. but you gotta make it your own and not mock up morrisey.

Well, if he's takin' my choice, I suppose I can find something else to rock out.

Hoblit wrote:Girlfriend in a Coma?

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:02 am

You absolutely get first dibs on that Hoblit - I haven't chosen anything for sure yet.

Albatross · Post by **Albatross** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:31 pm

OK, I've made my choice: "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now."

Just don't expect any of that falsetto.

Billy's Little Trip · Post by **Billy's Little Trip** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:49 pm

Albatross wrote:OK, I've made my choice: "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now."

Just don't expect any of that fellatio.

Fixed

Nigel (spOOn) Clements · Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:21 pm

Been away for a while, need to get some focus, can think of nothing better than doing this, god knows which track, but whichever I'll definately de-humanize it... expect something odd!

Either 'Sweet and Tender Hooligan' or 'London' or 'Panic' or 'Sheila Take A Bow' (Caravan Ray should really do Sheila Take A Bow!)

melvin · Post by **melvin** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:25 pm

If 'Panic' is still up for grabs, I think I'd like to change my song choice. Paint a Vulgar Picture is a brilliant song, but it's over 5 bloody minutes long!

Nigel (spOOn) Clements · Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:30 pm

Is It Really So Strange?

That's the one I'll do.... (I Think!)

Märk · Post by **Märk** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:39 pm

I would just like to point out a Robert Smith quote:

"If Morrisey says 'Don't eat meat', I'll eat meat, because I hate Morrisey."

Robert Smith is fucking awesome.

furrypedro · Post by **furrypedro** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:09 am

Shit the bed, this is why I should never stay away from SF for too long. I can't believe I nearly missed out on this. Put me down for 'Well I Wonder' - I know if I start thinking about this too much I'll never be able to settle on a song.

I am mega-looking forward to hearing some of the covers mooted for this fight.

melvin wrote:If 'Panic' is still up for grabs, I think I'd like to change my song choice. Paint a Vulgar Picture is a brilliant song, but it's over 5 bloody minutes long!

Aww lame, this was one of the ones I wanted to hear the most. Come on, where's yer stamina?! Of course you could always just do a 3 minute version, hmmm?

ujnhunter · Post by **ujnhunter** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:23 pm

hrmm... should have checked here before starting recording I guess... anyhow, I'm almost done with my cover of "I Know It's Over" I didn't see that Kill Me Sarah was doing it too... sorry for the duplicate...

Kill Me Sarah · Post by **Kill Me Sarah** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:32 pm

ujnhunter wrote:hrmm... should have checked here before starting recording I guess... anyhow, I'm almost done with my cover of "I Know It's Over" I didn't see that Kill Me Sarah was doing it too... sorry for the duplicate...

Actually, that's kind of a relief. I was having a hard time with that one. I might try something else instead.

Wow, no one took Boy With The Thorn In His Side? That one's mine then.

melvin · Post by **melvin** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:05 pm

So how's everyone's entries coming along then?

My "Panic" is pretty much ready to send in, but I don't want to be first.

Pedro - I might still give "Paint a Vulgar Picture" a go.

Heather. Redmon. · Post by **Heather. Redmon.** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:20 pm

Weird, this is my first post on the new board. Anyway, I think we've finally decided on William it Was Really Nothing. It was a tough choice, but I think it will be fun. So, any of the other ones I kinda laid claim to are up for grabs.

Nigel (spOOn) Clements · Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:38 am

melvin wrote:So how's everyone's entries coming along then?

My "Panic" is pretty much ready to send in, but I don't want to be first.

Pedro - I might still give "Paint a Vulgar Picture" a go.

Have now completed the skeletal phase of 'Is It Really So Strange?' and will spend the next two weeks tinkering with effects and vocals, It's an ethereal approach to the Smiths!!

Kill Me Sarah · Post by **Kill Me Sarah** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:55 pm

I'm realizing for the first time how minimalistic Johnny Marr's guitar was a lot of the time and trying to figure out how to overcome that in what will most likely be a G&G song.

ujnhunter · Post by **ujnhunter** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:03 am

Guess I'll go first since I'm tired of playing with the Mix... If anyone actually likes it and wants to go at a better Mix send me a message... Anyhow... Let me know what you guys think... My first Song (Side) Fight...

Cock - I Know It's Over [Rough Mix]

Nigel (spOOn) Clements · Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:14 am

ujnhunter wrote:Guess I'll go first since I'm tired of playing with the Mix... If anyone actually likes it and wants to go at a better Mix send me a message... Anyhow... Let me know what you guys think... My first Song (Side) Fight...

Cock - I Know It's Over [Rough Mix]

Nice work, I found this to be an extremely pleasant listening experience, I like the vibrato in your voice from about half way onward!

ujnhunter · Post by **ujnhunter** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:28 am

Nigel (spOOn) Clements wrote:Nice work, I found this to be an extremely pleasant listening experience, I like the vibrato in your voice from about half way onward!

Ah, thanks for the kind words... It's always a little nerve wracking when you first submit a song for others to listen to... but as long as some folks like it, then it makes it worth it. thanks again... can't wait to hear the other songs...

melvin · Post by **melvin** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:40 pm

A valiant effort, ujnhunter.

Having said that, I've come to the unequiovocal conclusion that covering The Smiths is a Bad Idea. At least for me.

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