Rumours

Francis · 31 Mar 2006, 21:26

Luke's trying to convince me that the Sisters ripped off the bass-line from Fleetwood Mac's The Chain, but has failed to come up with any empirical evidence thus far. Whaddaya reckon?

Obviousman · 31 Mar 2006, 21:28

I knew this was going to be 'bout Fleetwood Mac

Listening to it right now, quite like the bass-line bit, but wouldn't be able to tell.

EDIT: The bit at about a minute from the end could well fit that, I think, but again, wouldn't know for sure

Francis · 31 Mar 2006, 21:36

Obviousman wrote:Listening to it right now

You clearly have better/ worse* taste in music than clothes then.

*Delete according to your preference.

Big Si · 31 Mar 2006, 21:41

Not heard it, but believe you're very, very right!

Obviousman · 31 Mar 2006, 22:03

Francis wrote:
Obviousman wrote:Listening to it right now
You clearly have better/ worse* taste in music than clothes then.

*Delete according to your preference.

Hmm,

My taste in music is great, so I guess my taste in clothes won't be that bad then

EvilBastard · 31 Mar 2006, 22:19

Francis wrote:Luke's trying to convince me that the Sisters ripped off the bass-line from Fleetwood Mac's The Chain, but has failed to come up with any empirical evidence thus far. Whaddaya reckon?

Which Sister's song has the rip-off? Of course, it's entirely possible that

did some casual work for the Beeb when they needed a theme song for their Formula 1 coverage...

Andy TG · 31 Mar 2006, 22:42

Over the years I am sure I have heard influences form other, recorded, material in Sisters tracks - and vice versa

I know it has been mentioned before but, to me, the backing music to Girl Alouds "No Good Advice" sounds vedry much the music to "Crash And Burn" - No exactly the same but close enough for me to notice.

That said Girls Aloud are AFAIK signed to BMG a german based record lable. Perhaps VON has a vested interest in that group - without ever getting any credit. He does need to earn money like the rest of us!

Knew You'd Be Pleased......

Francis · 31 Mar 2006, 22:47

EvilBastard wrote:Which Sister's song has the rip-off?

The Million Dollar Question. You can phone a friend.

EvilBastard · 31 Mar 2006, 22:49

Francis wrote:The Million Dollar Question. You can phone a friend.

I don't have any friends, which is why I spend my life on Heartland

Francis · 31 Mar 2006, 22:52

If you're looking for sympathy, you've come to the wrong place.

6FeetOver · 31 Mar 2006, 23:25

Hmm - you mean the distinctive, kind of ominous bassline that begins in the middle of "The Chain" and runs through to the end? If so, I quite like it, too - but I can't place why it sounds familiar. I wanna say that I've heard it elsewhere, but not necessarily in a Sissies tune..?

Francis · 01 Apr 2006, 00:03

Shame I didn't have enough holidays left to get to the Windy City, Sin. You gonna make it to Blighty?

6FeetOver · 01 Apr 2006, 00:43

Francis wrote:Shame I didn't have enough holidays left to get to the Windy City, Sin. You gonna make it to Blighty?

Doubtful, for any of the gigs.

...but mayhap at some other point in time in the not-so-distant future. Don't quote me on that, though.

We'll see...

Dan · 01 Apr 2006, 02:24

If The Chain is that song that is(was?) used as a sortof theme for Formula One racing then that bassline was played during a version of Ghostrider (or Sister Ray?) one time. I can't remember which one so you'd have to listen to them all to find it.

radiojamaica · 04 Apr 2006, 15:53

I'm not very familiar with Fleetwood Mac's music and I've never heard the Chain, but people in the know should have a listen to the Nijmegen 5/6/84 boot. During Louie Louie there is a very groovy bassline

deep stuff...

Is this the one

radiojamaica · 19 Apr 2006, 17:21

yep, it is Nijmegen, Doornroosje, 5/6/84

Somewhere halfway Louie Louie this Chain-bassline takes over.

I am a bit dissapointed I had to confirm this myself though

Obviousman · 19 Apr 2006, 17:38

The many joys of a ride to Paris

radiojamaica · 19 Apr 2006, 17:43

and Zeno FM