Dando's Dentures (Evan Is Getting His Teeth Reviews)

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:11 pm

thegiantsnail wrote: Ross Durand: Just wondering... did you perform this with an appropriate sense of kitsch, or in all sincerity?

WEll, the fact that you can't tell seems like a compliment to me. I guess the answer is both. I was totally sincere in accomplishing the appropriate amount of kitsch I guess - I mean, it's a vampire rock opera, what could be more sincere than kitsch?

furrypedro · Post by **furrypedro** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:16 pm

j$ wrote: And thanks for the Art Brut dismissal. It would have appeared pouty if I had said it
j$

I know how you feel (especially when people say my band sound like the Killers!?!?!). I wasn't implying by my comment that they were an influence on you at all; they just sprung to mind and I haven't felt inclined to find a more accurate reference point. The harder I listen to your track the more wide of the mark that reference sounds to me now.

out of interest who are you influenced by

just so I don't make the same ill-informed comments in future.

j$ · Post by j$ » Sun Nov 13, 2005 5:42 pm

Ah no I do like Art Brut - it's just the 'non-singer' implication that I was wincing at

Influence-wise? That's probably a discussion for another thread, if such a thread exists, but generally I am one of those annoying people who can't really say what his influences are, and if I list what I think they are, they're not screamingly obvious in the music I make. I guess Buzzcocks had the biggest influence on me so far, but also Aphex Twin, Trachtenberg Family players, Divine, The Slits, Serge Gainsbourg, The Rakes ... anything that is intelligent and intriguing, but doesn't overlook the neccessity of a big sing along chorus!

j$

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:24 pm

j$ wrote:Trachtenberg Family players...

My wife and I enjoy them a lot. Good to know others have heard of them. Very fun.

Thornberry · Post by **Thornberry** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:36 am

Going to use the grading system A-B-C-D-F

Those Meddling Kids - This has the right idea, just dont know how well it was pulled off. Looks like you couldn't decide which title to send it into this week eh? Little both action. I dont know, the song seems really creative and could be really good, I just don't know I am buying it. The vocals need some work I think, and although you do some interesting things, in the end, I am not interested. B-

Ross Durand - Gotta love the fake synth. Is that a Yamaha keyboard? I am picturing a geeky science teacher trying to sing Coldplay, and now decides that coldplay is too sissy so trys to do some hard 80's rock. You know, power chords need to be used really well to be any good, which isnt done here. The melody does not catch me or draw me in at all. C-

Jim Tyrrell and Mal - I like the Piano. I like the idea of having the baby clip and the baby sounds. That is a good concept idea. So far i like this except for the vocals are really really really gettin on my nerves. I think you could made this into a much better song by adding something a bit more melodic, otherwise it was just sorta...noise. But, that is not what you were going for so for waht it was.. B+

Of Science and Numbers - and fossils and other school subjects! Punk! I dont hear this much on song fight. This is pretty regular punk, excpet the melody is not catchy enough. That is a large part of what this type of music needs, a catchy melody is just about all todays punk like this has going for it. But at least it is uptempo, which the title of song really should convey I think. It is also pretty good quality overall, the vocals could have been brought out a bit more, but hey, I am not one to get caught up in technicalities. B

Johnny Cashpoint - Very english sounding eh. Not just the accent, but the music in general. This could be a good song with a good chorus. Will you deliver? doesnt look like it. Thats a shame. The words are fun enough. But the song doesn't really go anywhere, just dum dum dum dum....Which would be ok if you mixed it up a BIT more. C

The Poor - o0o0, Synthy. I actually like this, which is rare for me to like a synthy piece like this. THe vocals are pretty beatleesque. I think it is very solid overall, not the most exciting. But i think you did a very nice job with that little riff. Overall my favorite so far. B+

Ken's Super Duper Band 'n Stuff - Well well well, lets see how super it really is! Bells played backwards, with some shakers, and then some good ol' acoustic guitar, which is pretty well miced i might add. HEy what happened? Oh, it was my computer, kinda stopped working. Ok back to your song. This is another one that could use a good chorus. Nothing that outstandingly fantastic about this song, but you did everything very well. And I think it was probably done the best in the fight. A-

By strictly grades, Ken beat them all, But my vote is going to the Poor, cause their name just makes me feel sorry for them I feel like i need to help (Actually I just thought their song was the most deserving)

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:31 am

Okay, apparently my song is no longer posted. ???? I'm pretty sure it's a conspiracy. Here it is for those who are interested:

http://www.frankiebigface.com/music/evan.mp3

j$ · Post by j$ » Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:37 am

Thornberry wrote:Johnny Cashpoint - the song doesn't really go anywhere, just dum dum dum dum....Which would be ok if you mixed it up a BIT more.

Well, you must really be sure of this, as you said it three times, eh?

There is development there, mainly in the lead guitar work, but maybe it's not enough. Then again in a song that's about the cyclical nature of self-destruction, for the music to resolve in any way would be at odds with the lyric.

Still, dum dum dum is good good good, in my book

j$

EDIT: for atrocious spelling!

Post by **Spud** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:21 am

frankie big face wrote:Okay, apparently my song is no longer posted. ???? I'm pretty sure it's a conspiracy. Here it is for those who are interested:

http://www.frankiebigface.com/music/evan.mp3

Wow, that was weird. Code rot, I suspect. Anyway, if it makes you feel any better, you were always in the m3u. Just fell of the list somehow. I blame Ken.

Anyway, yer back, big guy.

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:08 pm

Now Thornberry has to review my song THREE TIMES.

Thornberry · Post by **Thornberry** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:06 pm

j$ wrote:There is development there, mainly in the lead guitar work, but maybe it's not enough.

Ok maybe I need to phrase it better, cause i actually hate saying something like "it goes nowhere". I dont know why i said it.

I guess more of what i meant was i was egging for a little more contrast. Yes, you did have some, but when the song started i had such high anticipation and was waiting for a solid change from the verse, and I guess i just never got what i was looking for. But, this is just one little humble mans opinion, and in the past, you and I never have quite seen eye to eye musically

GlennCase · Post by **GlennCase** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:55 pm

j$ wrote:
Thornberry wrote:Johnny Cashpoint - the song doesn't really go anywhere, just dum dum dum dum....Which would be ok if you mixed it up a BIT more.
Well, you must really be sure of this, as you said it three times, eh?

That's four by my count.

ROCK!

Glenn (DR FUNK)

Post by **Spud** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:34 am

He was referring to the three copies of Thornberry's post of his reviews, two of which I have since deleted.

GlennCase · Post by **GlennCase** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:18 pm

This is what I get for checking the thread too late.

As a result: I will now put a quarter in the "Don't" Jar.

ROCK!

Glenn (DR FUNK)
http://glenncase.songhole.org

Thornberry · Post by **Thornberry** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:23 am

Spud wrote:He was referring to the three copies of Thornberry's post of his reviews, two of which I have since deleted.

So thats what happened. I was so confused of all the three jokes!! First of all, my internet was in the process of dying, so i guess the three time that i thought i was TRYING to post my reviews, i was ACTUALLY posting them over and over. HUmmm it all makes so much sense now! I was quite surprised my hour wasn't wasted though, I thought my computer crashing was the end of those reviews:)

Thanks Spud for deleting the other two so i only look stupid for a few of the people

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:01 am

of science - the vocal line is too samey throughout, every line has the same sound. and the vocal quality gets on my nerves pretty quickly. the music's good, especially the lead guitar line.

j$ - man, that "we know where" line sounds a bit too much like another song of yours. it's distracting. you make so many songs, you know? hahaha. "there's no space in space"? is that the line? i forget what song that's from. i think your vocal rhythms/timings have definitely improved lately, er, since i mentioned it. i hope that was constructive. like that guitar that ends it.

ken - it's good, but i don't think it'll stick with me like many of your songs do. i really like this soft handclap/solo part, though. the beginning and ending sound is very beatles. vox are sounding good.

jimt - wow, this is kind of demented. this makes me think of something the early industrial bands would do when they were trying to make a normal song. especially the vocal sound.

poor eight - the (guitar?) loop is a cool sound, but it probably repeats too much. the vocals are a bit rough. i don't get a sense of this song before it ends... it's like a little thing in between the other songs.

rossd - i'm not fond of the opening vocals, but the slightly distorted ones sound better, but i don't want to listen to this again. i like the piano there.

meddling - the start-stop guitar is cool. this really starts to sound good when the little vocal clips come in. now that's an awesome effect. unexpected! cool stuff. it's not as interesting in the beginning of the song, though.

frankie - hey, this is great. i really like the vox. especially the chorus, there's a really nice cadence there. this one might steal my vote from meddling... i almost missed this; i'm glad i checked. yes, this one is interesting from the beginning, so it's my vote.

favorites: j$, meddling, frankie
runnersups: of science, ken, jimt, rossd

well, not a really stellar fight, but enjoyable enough. i'm going to vote for frankie.
-bill

furrypedro · Post by **furrypedro** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:19 am

HeuristicsInc wrote: frankie - this one might steal my vote from meddling...

Dammit!!

Mal · Post by **Mal** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:41 am

wow, this is kind of demented. this makes me think of something the early industrial bands would do when they were trying to make a normal song. especially the vocal sound.

LOL! That's my favourite comment, yet. And not far from the truth.

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:43 pm

heh, funny. glad you liked it.
who's mal, anyway? i assume not the captain from firefly.
-bill

Egg · Post by **Egg** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:22 pm

Big win, pedro! Well done.

It should be noted that others, like Frankie, rocked pretty damn hard.

Mal · Post by **Mal** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:52 pm

who's mal, anyway? i assume not the captain from firefly.

Meh, I'm just some new guy. And no, not the captain; in fact, I hardly ever shoot people in space.

Congratulations to Those Meddling Kids.

jimtyrrell · Post by **jimtyrrell** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:08 pm

Yes indeed! Good work, you meddling kids, you.

And Mal: Let's do it again sometime.

Mal · Post by **Mal** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:52 pm

Aces! Just say the word.