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Subject: a crazy IDEA
Written By: loosekanen on 11/15/02 at 01:49 a.m.
Fellas (and ladies hiding) -
as i look at my clock and notice that it's 3:47 on a friday morning... and as i've finished only about half of my physics.... AND i'm eating peanut butter out of a jar with a fork..... I GET THIS IDEA.
Gentlemen wouldn't this be fabulous...
I don't know how many of you are musically talented (Lord knows mike and I aren't a regular billy joel and elton john) but wouldn't it be cool to possibly create a sort of "Amiright Greatest hits CD" where each of the top artists could record one of their songs... mix it however they wanted.... send it to a source... have it formatted on CDs, and then we could each have a copy... and who knows... maybe they'd sell off the site and we could give the proceeds to make sure the site stays up hassle free without annoying popups and the like.
Several questions I know will be asked have already popped into my head.... so here are my solutions to the thoughts.
1) I can't sing............. Sack up and do it or get one of your friends to do it=)
2) where would we mix this stuff..... well it's pretty easy actually with technology.... i'm sure you can all access some way to get your song on a CD. Demo tapes would probably work too.
3) who would be in charge of compiling the junk..... I've got a friend that does this stuff for fun and for experience, he could put it on his resume, and would do it for free... I'm positive of this. It's easy stuff to do, and we can always print more CDs.
4) who decides who gets to be on it..... WELL this is a little tougher. I imagine that, god, we'd have more than the standard CD-R 75 minutes or what have you. Maybe a little discussion here on those who would actually be willing to put in the miniscule time to get their recording on a CD and send it to Indiana.
5) I dunno.... that's what the board is for
Guys I just think it would be so awesome to have kenny's welcome to mcdonalds followed by a little puff the tragic drag act.... scrolling through the bong song... and then a little mailman malone. Questions.... comments... good idea.... bad idea.... i'm anxious to hear back from all of you.
JRA
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: philbo_baggins on 11/15/02 at 02:51 a.m.
I've been intending to do a higher-quality recording of Puff than I have so far (mike & guitar plugged into the computer): having played it for an audience a couple of times now, I might see if I can put the live recording kit together as I always seem to sound better when playing for a crowd rather than on my own, but my friendly sound engineer has moved away :-(
I've also made one or two minor changes to the lyrics so that it sings better. I'll get round to updating it at some point.
Phil
PS It *would* be kind of a collector's item, wouldn't it?
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: LyricBoy on 11/15/02 at 05:21 a.m.
Key loosekanen your idea is not all that crazy. May I take the liberty to suggest some added ideas?
If the CD were compiled so that proceeds went to a charity (like VH1 Save the Music®), then maybe, just MAYBE, we could get some charity-minded recording artists to do the recordings.
(Maybe you could even get some sponsorship from Bit-O-Honey who could include an ad using my recent ad jingle parody :D )
There are a few fun-loving artists who might just do that. I'm thinking of like a Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters (and Nirvana), Uncle Kracker, and, of course, maybe even Weird Al Yankovic.
Maybe this sounds like fantasy, but many successes start with a crazy idea.
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: jbuchoff on 11/15/02 at 06:26 a.m.
Interesting idea. My recording capabilities consist of a karaoke machine, some wires hooked up to a stereo, and a really bad singing voice :)
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: philbo_baggins on 11/15/02 at 07:32 a.m.
Quoting:
Interesting idea. My recording capabilities consist of a karaoke machine, some wires hooked up to a stereo, and a really bad singing voice :)
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...I'll do vocals for "Every Toe Has Its Corn", if you like ;-)
Phil
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Bryan_O on 11/15/02 at 08:26 a.m.
i actually made an mp3 of my without me parody but that's all i've done and i don't have it anymore. it was horrible in my opinoin :'(
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Billy_Florio on 11/15/02 at 01:07 p.m.
I actully thought Of this a little while ago, but I thought "how the hell would we do it though"
I know Phil and Tong have recorded versions of some of their songs...I think Wolveroses does too...
anyway, my crappy guitar playing aint really that good...but my harmonica playing is excellent (I dont have any parodies with harp though)..my singing sucks too....and I dont know how I would record it.....
but, I have a friend who is a singer/songwriter, and can sing, and play 7 different instruments...maybe I can convince him to sing lead on one of my songs, and play instuments on it...(He agreed to it once before, but nothing ever came of it.)...but I still dont know how we would do it....
I think my submission would be either:
Wh*re on the corner
everyday A**holes
or even
Pork the other white meat
or
I really cant dance
or something like that
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: STG on 11/15/02 at 09:35 p.m.
That would be righteous!
I would probably record "Backstreet Sucks", "Papa Roach", of course it would come out being "BONG SONG"
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Mike_Florio on 11/15/02 at 10:10 p.m.
On my computer, I have infact recorded some of my favorites, pretty much comprised a greatest hits CD of my own including, "Loser," "Internet love song," "Seize the day," "Moronic," "Down at Mcdonalds," "Losing my virginity," "Slim Fast," "Livin in the ghetto," "The breast implant song," "Sex Preditor," "Welcome to my bedroom," and "Afghanistan Pie." I also did a recording of my duet with Larry Barerra, "Mr Deeds," There was even a cheep video made for that one, :), but otherwise, what songs Id chose to be on this fully comprised CD, I dont know, but Im open for suggestions... ::)
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Michael Florio on 11/15/02 at 10:46 p.m.
I have infact just found something that I had writen on my hard drive, I donno what I was trying to do, but I titled it "100 and counting," I mustve written it after my 100th parody, well here is what I wrote:
100 AND COUNTING: Michael Florio
Seize the day
Slim Fast
Fines
Little miss cant write songs
The breast implant song
Moronic
Hangin' Chad
Damn electric bill
Livin' in the ghetto
I am a gambler
Afghanistan Pie
Y2k
Sex Preditor
Losing my virginity
Down at Mcdonalds
I need a new cell phone
World Series 2000
Damn, I really gotta pee
Move B*tch (Duet with STG and Wolveroses)
Welcome to my bedroom
Murdered with a knife
Gaza Strip
Internet love song
Lost my sock
Keeping the faith(The story of an old baseball player)
Drops of Heiniken
Everybody thinks they play guitar
Spiderman(Duet with Jennifer Bynes)
Buying all my stuff through Ebay
Enter mailman
BAseball tonight
3000 Miles
Mr Deeds(Duet with Larry Barerra)
Mike Florio's Rhapsody
Booze labeled
lead guitar:Adam Cohen
Bass-Joe Leone
Drums-Sean Esna
well thats it, in green...
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Mike_Florio on 11/16/02 at 10:19 a.m.
And, for the actual album, the last track should be an all-star playing of "Amiright rhapsody!" ;D
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: theRealJimA on 11/16/02 at 12:34 a.m.
what about the copyright the original artists have on the tune/music? any legal people here? ??? ;D
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Billy_Florio on 11/16/02 at 02:52 p.m.
Quoting:
what about the copyright the original artists have on the tune/music? any legal people here? ??? ;D
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You always got to come to ruinthe party, dont you Jim A? ;)
I dontknow, Weird Al doesnt bother with that stufff...he just asks the artists permission....and who would you ask though, the writer of the artist
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Rice Cube on 11/16/02 at 04:30 p.m.
Methinks 'twould be nice if you could include our parody that salutes AmIRight's signature misheard lyric :)
Rice Cube and Watt Daddy (W. Diddy) - There's a Bathroom on the Right
My two cents are in, hope it pans out :D
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Billy_Florio on 11/16/02 at 05:06 p.m.
Quoting:
And, for the actual album, the last track should be an all-star playing of "Amiright rhapsody!" ;D
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no, it should end with Whats going on the all star parody jam...but then we would all have to record together
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: DarkJon64 on 11/16/02 at 06:36 p.m.
I have a recording studio and my band is gonna do some parodies. First of all, to get permission to sell them you need permission from the owner of the music I believe. Weird Al shows everyone who is affiliated with the song... like George Lucas, etc.
Now to pick a song to do...
And even though it is easy, some people arent very good at recording... I wouldn't count on getting too many good quality parodies recorded, but count me in.
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Mike_Florio on 11/16/02 at 06:45 p.m.
Quoting:
no, it should end with Whats going on the all star parody jam...but then we would all have to record together
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Well that can be another track, it is one done by all, but mine sums up amiright over the last few months, "Whats going on," is just an awsome parody written by everyone...
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: iam4iu42 on 11/19/02 at 01:16 p.m.
Loosekanen came up with this idea on his own, but we have been talking this over for some time now. I think it's a great idea, but we do need people who are dedicated to getting something done, and staying on top of things. I know that he is willing to "supervise", if you will, but it's going to take a strong individual effort on everyone's part. As for the idea of getting charity minded musicians to do this, I think that's a great idea, and I completely agree that nothing happens unless you take the chance. I'd like to hear more people's opinions on this...how badass would it be to hear some of your favorite musicians singing YOUR LYRICS. That would be so awesome. If we decide to actually do this, I volunteer to stay on top of doing my best to contact the artists via whatever means necessary, I'm good at nagging. One more thing to think of... if we do this... I'm thinking 17-18 songs maximum. That's all that will fit on a CD. So, we will have to narrow down the field a bit. Just food for thought.
Mike
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: loosekanen on 11/19/02 at 11:24 p.m.
Alright people. If you are interested drop me an email at Jordonian@hotmail.com
Please include 1 or 2 songs you are thinking of. I will have some time over Xmas to compile so lets get the ball rolling.
I will post results of emails in 7 days. if we have too many people then we will have to whittle somehow, if we don't have enough we might be able to get two apiece on it. get cracking... let's make a CD
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Tone-Def on 11/20/02 at 03:35 a.m.
basically i need a band i don't think me singing a capella is really going to cut it. i also have no recording equipment at the moment. But i did sing some songs on the return bus ride from lisbon - ¨its my lice¨, ¨flashlight¨ and ¨underneath your toes¨ and they were pretty well received theere might be a chance i could get an impromptu band for this.
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Mike_Florio on 11/20/02 at 11:24 a.m.
Quoting:
basically i need a band i don't think me singing a capella is really going to cut it. i also have no recording equipment at the moment. But i did sing some songs on the return bus ride from lisbon - ¨its my lice¨, ¨flashlhtig¨ and ¨underneath your toes¨ and they were pretty well received theere might be a chance i could get an impromptu band for this.
End Quote
but isnt it hard to sing when your tone-def? ;)
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Syncronos on 11/20/02 at 12:07 a.m.
::)
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Billy_Florio on 11/20/02 at 01:22 p.m.
Quoting:
basically i need a band i don't think me singing a capella is really going to cut it. i also have no recording equipment at the moment. But i did sing some songs on the return bus ride from lisbon - ¨its my lice¨, ¨flashlight¨ and ¨underneath your toes¨ and they were pretty well received theere might be a chance i could get an impromptu band for this.
End Quote
Oh shoot..Im not going to be able to do this yet....I dont have a band ready, or time available (why do you think I havent written a new parody in like 2 weeks)
the only time that Im gunna even have a chance of getting a band and everything is around Christmas...and I have to make sure we learn the songs by then......plus, depending upon the song, I might need a instruments that I dont know anyone that plays...this is tooo soon....Plus it wouldnt be me singing lead on it, cause Im a bad singer...plus I haave no real way of recording it....
damn, can we put this off for a little while...like do this maybe like over the next year instead of the next month?
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: loosekanen on 11/20/02 at 09:25 p.m.
This doesn't need to be a one-time deal. I'm a college student that doesn't like to sleep. I can put in 20 hour days and be fine... plus every break i have i can work on the CD (s??) I'm just trying to get a start out. If you have a song that isn't a flat out rock song.... i'm sure you have a friend that plays the guitar or the piano... check into that. Jeff Buchoff has replied with his entry... I'm waiting for more. The first CD doesn't have to be the last. Keep those emails coming.
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: philbo_baggins on 11/21/02 at 05:15 a.m.
Quoting:
Keep those emails coming.
End Quote
You after CD-quality MP3s?
Phil
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: iam4iu42 on 11/21/02 at 06:39 p.m.
I think all he's after right now are people to e-mail him telling him that they want to do it, and what song they want to do. Don't necessarily need to have it done right away, but he's just trying to get the wheels rolling... I think.
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: BLO-TOWN on 11/23/02 at 05:54 p.m.
Sounds like a good idea but it would be hard to get all songs at the same quality and where would the money go. A friend of mine is on an independant label if that would work.
I need 1 more vote to get 100 votes total on all of my songs so if some one could just vote on of my songs I would greatly appreciate it.
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Billy_Florio on 11/23/02 at 10:21 p.m.
i just did a really bad recording of "Episode 2 (See Yoda fight)" with me singing and playing guitar.....it isnt good enough quality,and you can really tell Im a bad singer and a sucky guitar player....im gunn ahave to re-record it if I was to do that one, but Id like to do Pork the other white meat with a whole band (but Idont know if thats gunna happen)
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Mike_Florio on 11/25/02 at 11:24 a.m.
Ive got an electric guitarist and drummer for what songs im gunna do...
Subject: Re: a crazy IDEA
Written By: Ghetto_John_34 on 11/28/02 at 10:13 a.m.
hey that is an excellent idea, as for legal reasons i dont know but if you cant sell them why not create a place on the site where writers can submit recorded versions of there songs and that way you wouldnt be making money off of it thus making completely legal.
Peace GhEtTo JoHn