Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Post by **Spud** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:34 pm

Amsterdam
Due: Sunday, 06/28/09 9:59am pdt
mp3 with artist name sent to fightmaster@songfight.org

subject: Amsterdam
message: Your Band Name
attachment: yourbandname_amsterdam.mp3

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:43 pm

I've got a great idea for a song about drunken sailors!

...errr, there aren't any fans of 1960s' Belgian pop-music here are there?

j$ · Post by j$ » Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:30 am

Yes but I won't tell if you don't.

OK this is the first time I have previously written a song with the SF title of the week. For FAWM 3 years ago, as Hoosenbergler. Me$$iah even did a cool cover version of it.

Any chance everyone can look the other way while I re-record the ukulele version I have been playing live?

It's either that or nick the chords from Jacques Brel.

No? I didn't think so. *sigh* it's like God himself doesn't want me to songfight, or something

ujnhunter · Post by **ujnhunter** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:14 am

In the port of Amsterdam
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:37 am

ujnhunter wrote:In the port of Amsterdam
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea

Dans le port d'Amsterdam
Y'a des marins qui chantent
Des rêves qui les hantent
Au large d'Amsterdam

...I feel a cover version coming on.....I've always loved that song

bambamoozle · Post by **bambamoozle** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:57 am

Caravan Ray wrote:
ujnhunter wrote:In the port of Amsterdam
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea
Dans le port d'Amsterdam
Y'a des marins qui chantent
Des rêves qui les hantent
Au large d'Amsterdam

...I feel a cover version coming on.....I've always loved that song

Amsterdam was a regular open mike song of mine when I was in college. I loved the entire "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ..." soundtrack!

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:39 pm

bambamoozle wrote:
Amsterdam was a regular open mike song of mine when I was in college. I loved the entire "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ..." soundtrack!

Me too when I lived in Mt Isa. But I don't really know why I thought a Belgian sea-shanty was appropriate for an outback Queensland mining town

bambamoozle · Post by **bambamoozle** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:50 pm

Caravan Ray wrote:
bambamoozle wrote:
Amsterdam was a regular open mike song of mine when I was in college. I loved the entire "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ..." soundtrack!
Me too when I lived in Mt Isa. But I don't really know why I thought a Belgian sea-shanty was appropriate for an outback Queensland mining town

Well, I was inspired and have already written my lyrics to "Amsterdam" ... my song references my singing Jacques Brel when I was young, not the city itself. Looks like I may meet my goal of participating in a songfight this month.

Then again, I've only done four fights, and there have been three where I wrote songs but didn't get them recorded. If you don't count Nur Ein, that's a pretty crappy success rate! Considering that, my submitting four Nur Ein songs on time is outstanding!

Billy's Little Trip · Post by **Billy's Little Trip** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:22 pm

I like it.

Rabid Garfunkel · Post by **Rabid Garfunkel** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:25 am

Banged out an instrumental for this yesterday. Sorta technoir. And there's still 6 days to the deadline! For once I've got the luxury of time to sit on the mix for longer than an hour...

So yeah, I'll be in this one.

GAME ON.

rone rivendale · Post by **rone rivendale** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:05 am

I too plan on being in. Worked up a 1st draft so to speak and showed it to Mr. Steve Durand. Now I got a few days to try to improve upon it. ^_^

And thank you Steve for your crit.

JonPorobil · Post by **JonPorobil** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:19 am

I look forward to hearing what a Rone Rivendale 2nd take sounds like.

I've been sitting on an idea for a few days. Today I'm committing. I'll be in.

Incidentally, this Sunday - the deadline - happens to be my and the wife's first wedding anniversary!

EmbersOfAutumn · Post by **EmbersOfAutumn** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:54 am

I'll be most likely in, but I will be leaving Thursday morning for the rest of the weekend, so I only have 2 1/2 days to write this song, and I want it to be good and big, so it might come out much more crappier than i'm picturing right now.

Post by **Spud** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:04 am

Just so you know... the update might take a little longer than usual. I will be in Hong Kong, and am not sure what my internet connection is going to be like. Actually, I may be in Beijing at the deadline. Will have to check the time difference...

JonPorobil · Post by **JonPorobil** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:23 am

Aww, and after breaking the update speed record for "World's Greatest Dad," too...

It's alright, Spud. We love you and appreciate everything you do for this place.

Märk · Post by **Märk** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:21 pm

Song written and recorded! If I can find some privacy to do vox, I'll be in.

tonetripper · Post by **tonetripper** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:56 pm

I love Amsterdam. Bikes, bridges, strong coffee, live sex shows, red light district, and not an obese person in the fold. I left a little piece of me there and hope to return. I may be in this one.

Ethan · Post by **Ethan** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:05 pm

I am excited for this one! I hope I get done with my song. My internet died when I did my World's Greatest Dad entry, and I never did the vocals.

Me$$iah · Post by **Me$$iah** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:21 pm

Whilst people are looking the other way, and as j$ mentioned it, would there be any objection to me sending in my cover of this Hoosenclassic.

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:56 pm

In progress - hoping I can appropriately finish what I started.

JonPorobil · Post by **JonPorobil** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:46 pm

Me$$iah wrote:Whilst people are looking the other way, and as j$ mentioned it, would there be any objection to me sending in my cover of this Hoosenclassic.

From the FAQ:

The FAQ wrote: No covers are allowed, unless you are so creative with it that we can't tell it's a cover.

So... I'm thinking no. Go ahead and post it to the board if you like, though. I'd like to hear it.

Me$$iah · Post by **Me$$iah** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:51 pm

damn technicalities.

Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.

Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.