Decathlon: Mark 2
Event 6

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Genre: Indie
Topic: Fashion/ Style


The Rules

1. Entry URLs to be posted onto this thread from the Amiright site

2. Entries must conform to both the topic and time specifications...if in doubt, ask.

3. On January 3rd the entries close and the voting begins

4. Vote by replying to voting thread with your five favorites in order:  
Top choice gets 5 points, next gets 4 points and so on to 1 point for your fifth favourite.

5. You're not allowed to vote for your own song.

6. DKTOS, is not allowed as a comment whilest voting

7. Once you've posted a vote, you're not allowed to change it.

8. Voting continues until January 16th

9. By entering, you are agreeing to read and comment on all the other entries and vote.

10. Anyone who enters but does not both comment on all entries and vote by the deadline is 0-ed

11. If you miss a submission deadline, you will not be entered in that event, but WILL be allowed to enter the next event.
However, there will STILL be an expectation that you comment and vote in the event you are not participating in, unless you have a valid reason for not being able to.

13. Rule changes may be suggested by any participant in their entry post.  Changes are made only when a majority of that event's voters specify a "yes" vote along with their contest votes.

Scoring: Like the rules, the scoring is similar to the to the Ages, awarding the winner first place, with 11 points. Person who comes in 2nd,  Points and so on, and so forth...

HAVE FUN!!!

Genre: Indie


I don't even know what that means, honestly.

I don't even know what that means, honestly.


Here maybe this will help...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_rock

And this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_pop

Basically any Independent Artist is up for parody in this round...

As for me I'm probably going to do something by "Ben Folds Five" or "The Polyphonic Spree".

Here maybe this will help...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_rock

And this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indie_pop

Basically any Independent Artist is up for parody in this round...

As for me I'm probably going to do something by "Ben Folds Five" or "The Polyphonic Spree".


I might parody myself

My Storm by Below Average Dave

Soundclick.com

Garageband.com

Talent Match.com

Really, any band that is not signed by a MAJOR record label . . .is indie

By Major, I mean Major. . .Smaller labels are considered independent, I love Indie music as it is less commercial.  Old Old Green Day was Indie, Old Offspring. . .We actually are all indie also. . .well those of us who record anyway. . .so indie is actually somewhat open

Looking forward to this round.

Oh and any non-parody by Spaff-Robert Lund (well I guess technically his parodies also) are indie, any by Phil Alexander, me, The CaCa Man, Exactly Midnight, the hoard of Soundclick (though some aren't indie, most are) just post it here if you are unsure, but indie is far more open than it may seem. . .and more creative usually than mainstream.

I might parody myself

My Storm by Below Average Dave


You can't parody yourself, it would just be another original song.

You can't parody yourself, it would just be another original song.

What an intriguing thought.. if I were famous, I'm sure I'd be into self-parody.


Really, any band that is not signed by a MAJOR record label . . .is indie

And that's indie-sputable

I was scanning the list of 'indie pop artists' and I found Gotye! His song 'Heart's A Mess' is awesome! The video is awesome (and trippy)! ANd the title just lends itself to the topic...'Hair's A Mess', anyone?

I was scanning the list of 'indie pop artists' and I found Gotye! His song 'Heart's A Mess' is awesome! The video is awesome (and trippy)! ANd the title just lends itself to the topic...'Hair's A Mess', anyone?


Very Trippy!

You can't parody yourself, it would just be another original song.


Yeah, technicalities, and it would be unfair since I know the song too dang well,

Ok

Well I'll take on Johnny McGovern's "Something for the Fellas"

Matty,
This is only a suggestion, but do you think it'd be worthwhile pushing the submission deadline to 1 week later (I think it's Jan. 3)...? This is the busiest time of the year, and I think people may struggle to find time to write their best work. And on an incredibly selfish note, I'm flying out to Australia this Friday for 3 weeks...so I'm going to find it tough to get an entry in for this round no matter what...but would appreciate the extra week
Whatever your decision, dude: is OK with me.....

Matty,
This is only a suggestion, but do you think it'd be worthwhile pushing the submission deadline to 1 week later (I think it's Jan. 3)...? This is the busiest time of the year, and I think people may struggle to find time to write their best work. And on an incredibly selfish note, I'm flying out to Australia this Friday for 3 weeks...so I'm going to find it tough to get an entry in for this round no matter what...but would appreciate the extra week
Whatever your decision, dude: is OK with me.....


Sure... Merry Christmas.

Good call, Kristof. I didn't really look at my calendar until you brought that up!

Thanks, Matthias!.

EDIT: Scouring my author list of material, I got lots of "indie" bands, but that I don't have any that fit the theme. Nuts. Maybe it's time once again to seek out something no one has ever done, and wouldn't even dream of parodying.  :o

Good call, Kristof. I didn't really look at my calendar until you brought that up!

Thanks, Matthias!.

EDIT: Scouring my author list of material, I got lots of "indie" bands, but that I don't have any that fit the theme. Nuts. Maybe it's time once again to seek out something no one has ever done, and wouldn't even dream of parodying.  :o


Uh oh

http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/ksm0342l.jpg

Style's A Mess

Video for 'Heart's A Mess' by Gotye

Here you go... :)

"Amazing Fashion Show"

http://www.amiright.com/parody/2000s/theymightbegiants7.shtml

They Might Be Giants aren't on any of the lists that Matthias posted...(or, I didn't see them)...but, they're referenced as an Indie band in lots of other stuff I've read...

I've decided not to do Johnny McGovern's Somethin' For the Fellas as the only video available to it . . .well it's not appropriate, and besides the song was hilarious to begin with.  ..I'll figure out something, I love the genre as a whole.

Doctorsmock http://www.amiright.com/parody/90s/ween1.shtml
http://www.abfab.co.uk/Thumbnails/S23068.jpg

DKTOS? So out of fashion! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7W-rv8xmE

(The performance does not match the lyrics 100%, so you may also see OS lyrics here: http://www.musicsonglyrics.com/W/weenlyrics/weendrrocklyrics.htm)

EDIT: FYI, OS "Dr. Rock" was released on the album The Pod in 1991 on Shimmy Disc.

Here you go... :)

"Amazing Fashion Show"

http://www.amiright.com/parody/2000s/theymightbegiants7.shtml

They Might Be Giants aren't on any of the lists that Matthias posted...(or, I didn't see them)...but, they're referenced as an Indie band in lots of other stuff I've read...


The OS, "Experimental Film", was released on the album The Spine in 2004, released in the U.S. on indie label Idlewild.

Old Old Green Day was Indie


Expect to see "Wardrobe At Discount Price" within the next few days

5 Days Left To Submit!!!

Wardrobe At Discount Price

http://www.amiright.com/parody/90s/greenday139.shtml

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/HPM/CM58~College-Posters.jpg

The Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvnIeuD1Hi8&feature=related

Hmm... not being a big fan of indie music, I went for possibly the archetype: The Smiths... the things I do for this contest - I abso****nglutely hate this song:

Heaven knows, I'm fashionable now

http://www.amiright.com/parody/90s/offspring33.shtml
Get Clothes Today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqwlFTFvJJM
Come Out and Play Video

uh oh, I've stuffed up again.  I'm thinking I've got all January 3rd to submit, but I just remembered I don't.

I've written my parody "They Call Me The Posh Spice" to "They Call Me The Wild Rose" (aka "Where The Wild Roses Grow" by Nick Cave) but it's at home on my computer and I don't get bsack from our family summer holiday until midday January 3rd. 

So I'll be throwing myself on your mercy Matty, and asking for a pre-first-vote late entry.

I will definitely have it published by the end of January 3rd though - either here or on New Submissions - it's completely written

uh oh, I've stuffed up again.  I'm thinking I've got all January 3rd to submit, but I just remembered I don't.

I've written my parody "They Call Me The Posh Spice" to "They Call Me The Wild Rose" (aka "Where The Wild Roses Grow" by Nick Cave) but it's at home on my computer and I don't get bsack from our family summer holiday until midday January 3rd. 

So I'll be throwing myself on your mercy Matty, and asking for a pre-first-vote late entry.

I will definitely have it published by the end of January 3rd though - either here or on New Submissions - it's completely written




Since you allowed my J-Parody, I'll return the favor.

Question... can we use any songs from an Indie artist after they were signed to a major label? They're still listed as Indie artists, but the song I wanna do was more a more mainstream single.

Question... can we use any songs from an Indie artist after they were signed to a major label? They're still listed as Indie artists, but the song I wanna do was more a more mainstream single.


No, because Indie is defined as being a minor or no label at all, because almost every band started off as Indie so a Indie Artist that is a mainstream artist would not be considered Indie any longer. If you want to do a band's early work, before they were signed that would be Indie, but as soon as the Indie band has a major record label, or becomes mainstream they no longer fit under this genre. So sorry Mikey, no can do.

No, because Indie is defined as being a minor or no label at all, because almost every band started off as Indie so a Indie Artist that is a mainstream artist would not be considered Indie any longer. If you want to do a band's early work, before they were signed that would be Indie, but as soon as the Indie band has a major record label, or becomes mainstream they no longer fit under this genre. So sorry Mikey, no can do.

Well then, damn. I have nothing for this one. I feel musically retarted sometimes, not knowing any of these Indie bands. I suppose I could have winged it on a song I don't know, but I find it really hard to parody something I'm not familiar with.
I guess I'll be sitting this round out. Sorry, guys. :-[

Well then, damn. I have nothing for this one. I feel musically retarted sometimes, not knowing any of these Indie bands. I suppose I could have winged it on a song I don't know, but I find it really hard to parody something I'm not familiar with.
I guess I'll be sitting this round out. Sorry, guys. :-[


You can do a lot of bands early work, keep that in mind. Don't give up Mikey!!!

You can do a lot of bands early work, keep that in mind. Don't give up Mikey!!!

Trouble is, I really don't know any of these bands' early work. I'm not giving up. Like I said, I'm musically retarded.

Coming tomorrow....

You Thought I'd Look Good In Them Plus Fours

http://www.harlequincostumes.co.uk/costumes/costumeimages/Historical/20sPlusFours.jpg

You Thought I'd Look Good In Them Plus Fours

Hey, I need to know, is that pronounced "ploo-fours" or "plus fours", or what? ???

Hey, I need to know, is that pronounced "ploo-fours" or "plus fours", or what? ???


Well, apparently both pronunciations are acceptable...with pretentious folks favouring the former.  ;)

For the sake of this parody, I'm going for PLUS fours....mainly because it gave me more scope for rhyming

Well, apparently both pronunciations are acceptable...with pretentious folks favouring the former.  ;)
Surely if you're pronouncing it "Ploo", then it ought to be "Ploo quatres"?

Doctorsmock http://www.amiright.com/parody/90s/ween1.shtml
http://www.abfab.co.uk/Thumbnails/S23068.jpg

DKTOS? So out of fashion! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7W-rv8xmE

(The performance does not match the lyrics 100%, so you may also see OS lyrics here: http://www.musicsonglyrics.com/W/weenlyrics/weendrrocklyrics.htm)

EDIT: FYI, OS "Dr. Rock" was released on the album The Pod in 1991 on Shimmy Disc.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t93ZU3Ntuq8&feature=related

Here this one matches up to the parody.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t93ZU3Ntuq8&feature=related

Here this one matches up to the parody.


It still bugs me that Dean Ween could not do the proper "You like to flyyyyy" refrain in any of the performances that I viewed on the Tube. I hope it doesn't bug anyone else.

Coming up tonight (or tomorrow over there)

"They Call Me The Posh Spice" to Where The Wild Roses Grow by Nick Cave (with Kylie Minogue)


Like Arwen, I couldn't find Nick Cave on your list Matthias, so I offer this college article to verify his indie-ness...

"Indie rocker Nick Cave offers blues, 'musical fury' in disc set"

Crossdressing Man, to the tune of Particle Man by They Might Be Giants

http://www.amiright.com/parody/90s/theymightbegiants25.shtml

Stu, looks like you made the deadline after all...it's up today  :)


Coming up tonight (or tomorrow over there)

"They Call Me The Posh Spice" to Where The Wild Roses Grow by Nick Cave (with Kylie Minogue)


Like Arwen, I couldn't find Nick Cave on your list Matthias, so I offer this college article to verify his indie-ness...

"Indie rocker Nick Cave offers blues, 'musical fury' in disc set"

Stu, looks like you made the deadline after all...it's up today  :)



Thanks Jeff, but the deadline was BY January 3rd, ie. by midnight of January 2nd.  anyway, I'm only a few hours late :)

Matthias, my entry for Decathlon 2.7....


http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06/PoshAtGlamourAwards_450x688.jpg

They Call Me The Posh Spice

Oh, then I guess you, Kristof, and I all missed it  :o

Coming tomorrow....

You Thought I'd Look Good In Them Plus Fours

http://www.harlequincostumes.co.uk/costumes/costumeimages/Historical/20sPlusFours.jpg


Here it is, with a minor title change.....

You Thought I'd Look Good In Those Plus Fours