Looking for assistance...

Does exactly what it says on the tin. Some of the nonsense contained herein may be very loosely related to The Sisters of Mercy, but I wouldn't bet your PayPal account on it. In keeping with the internet's general theme nothing written here should be taken as Gospel: over three quarters of it is utter gibberish, and most of the forum's denizens haven't spoken to another human being face-to-face for decades. Don't worry your pretty little heads about it. Above all else, remember this: You don't have to stay forever. I will understand.
Post Reply
User avatar
Syberberg
Utterly Bastard Groovy Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 959
Joined: 17 Feb 2006, 05:46
Location: The People's Republic of West Yorkshire.

..ok, I know I'm a Newbie on this forum, but that doesn't stop me from asking the following:

The Independant Artists Community is currently running a Song of the Year contest. One of the entrants is Pete Townshend and Rachel Fuller. At the moment they're up against a band by the name of Back Bone Shiver.

Back Bone Shiver are truely indy.

Back Bone Shiver are from Manchester.

Pete and Rachel have entered a cover version.

Back Bone Shiver have entered an original song.

Rachel Fuller and Pete are using name-recognition in order to win. This makes the playing field distinctly uneven.

What I'm asking for is for as many of you folks as possible to go and vote. Listen to both songs and decide which one you think/feel is better.

I would hasten to add that I have no connection whatsoever with Back Bone Shiver. For me, this is a matter of principal.

In order to vote you'll be asked for your email. This is purely to keep the voting to one-person-one-vote.

You'll probably find the confirmation email from IAC in the junk/spam whatever folder.

The link you need to vote is:

http://www.indienetunes.com/beatpete.htm

Thanks in advance and see you (probably) in Leeds and Manchester.

Matthew Syberberg/The Hated Reign.
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Fine but you gotta admit that Pete Townshend is a helluva artist.
The Who live at Leeds wooh ooh ! Image
Last edited by Badlander on 17 Mar 2006, 21:01, edited 1 time in total.
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
Silver_Owl
The Don
Posts: 7498
Joined: 27 Sep 2003, 18:52

I like it when Pete Townsend does that crazy arm waving geetar playing thang. Do Back Bone Shiver do that better than he does?
We forgive as we forget
As the day is long.
Top
User avatar
Syberberg
Utterly Bastard Groovy Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 959
Joined: 17 Feb 2006, 05:46
Location: The People's Republic of West Yorkshire.

Badlander wrote:Fine but you gotta admit that Pete Townshend is a helluva artist.
The Who live at Leeds wooh ooh !
Personally...it's not evident on this rather lack-lustre cover.

Personally...no, I don't think Pete is all that remarkable. Particularly when compared with The Sisters.

I did give both songs a listen to and, even though the Back Bone Shiver song isn't what I'd usually listen to, it's a damn sight better than the song Pete and Rachel have entered.
Top
User avatar
Silver_Owl
The Don
Posts: 7498
Joined: 27 Sep 2003, 18:52

But why should we care Syberberg? (And that's not a dig by the way, just genuinely wondered why you care?)
We forgive as we forget
As the day is long.
Top
User avatar
Zuma
Slight Overbomber
Posts: 1831
Joined: 24 Jan 2003, 00:36

"This is a Fender Telecaster and it sounds like this........."
copywrite P Townshend
Todays sarcasm is tomorrow's news
Top
User avatar
Syberberg
Utterly Bastard Groovy Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 959
Joined: 17 Feb 2006, 05:46
Location: The People's Republic of West Yorkshire.

Hom_Corleone wrote:But why should we care Syberberg? (And that's not a dig by the way, just genuinely wondered why you care?)
No worries, didn't take it as a dig. I can be just as direct...probably something to do with coming from north of the M62.

Simple answer...I'm an indy artist. I have nothing personal against Pete or Rachel. I just don't think they should be in the same contest as a complete unknown.

I'd feel the same if it was The Sisters doing this. Particularly if the effort was a poor as Rachel's and Pete's (which of course it wouldn't be).

Have a look around at IAC and see what you find. You never know, you might even find a band or two that you like. :wink:

As for posting here...well, curiosity got the better of me there. I was interested to see what the general public (for want of a better phrase) thought of it all as opposed to what the indy-musos/songwriters thought.
Top
User avatar
spot778
Gonzoid Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 327
Joined: 11 Mar 2006, 07:10
Location: Toronto, ON

Badlander wrote:Fine but you gotta admit that Pete Townshend is a helluva artist.
The Who live at Leeds wooh ooh ! Image
:notworthy: BEST LIVE ALBUM EVAH ! :notworthy:
End of line.
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Syberberg wrote: Personally...no, I don't think Pete is all that remarkable. Particularly when compared with The Sisters.
What one thinks is of little importance here. You're talking about the history of rock'n'roll. You gotta show some respect.

@spot778 : :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
spot778
Gonzoid Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 327
Joined: 11 Mar 2006, 07:10
Location: Toronto, ON

We're talking the 2 disc'er of Live of Leeds this includes Tommy performed in it's entirenty in between A Quick one and Summer Time Blues from the orignal release.

FOOKING GENIUS ! Roger became a legend a that night as did The Who and it remains truly as the definitive live album missed notes and all.

I'd argue Von and Townsend have a LOT more in common then what most would perceive. He hears "the music" the same as Andrew does.
End of line.
Top
User avatar
eastmidswhizzkid
Faster Than The Light Of Speed
Posts: 9822
Joined: 24 Mar 2005, 00:01
Location: WhizzWorld
Contact:
Contact eastmidswhizzkid

if you want to do a credible impression of pete townsend simply look at yourself in the back of a spoon. works for all!
Well I was handsome and I was strong
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
:bat:
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

spot778 wrote: I'd argue Von and Townsend have a LOT more in common then what most would perceive. He hears "the music" the same as Andrew does.
Unfortunately it's something many people won't admit, simply because it's not obvious enough. Or just because the Who ain't "dark enough". :urff:

EDIT : Does that mean :von: is just as deaf now as Townshend ? :wink:
Last edited by Badlander on 18 Mar 2006, 02:00, edited 1 time in total.
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

eastmidswhizzkid wrote:if you want to do a credible impression of pete townsend simply look at yourself in the back of a spoon. works for all!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
spot778
Gonzoid Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 327
Joined: 11 Mar 2006, 07:10
Location: Toronto, ON

Not at all !

Townsend tells it

Andrew reveals it

both are saying the same thing but in a different tone of voice.
End of line.
Top
User avatar
Syberberg
Utterly Bastard Groovy Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 959
Joined: 17 Feb 2006, 05:46
Location: The People's Republic of West Yorkshire.

Badlander wrote:
Syberberg wrote: Personally...no, I don't think Pete is all that remarkable. Particularly when compared with The Sisters.
What one thinks is of little importance here. You're talking about the history of rock'n'roll. You gotta show some respect.
The only member of The Who I respect is Keith Moon.
Top
User avatar
James Blast
Banned
Posts: 24699
Joined: 11 Jun 2003, 18:58
Location: back from some place else

spot778 wrote:
Badlander wrote:Fine but you gotta admit that Pete Townshend is a helluva artist.
The Who live at Leeds wooh ooh ! Image
:notworthy: BEST LIVE ALBUM EVAH ! :notworthy:
it's a dead heat for me with Genesis Live
"And when you start to think about death, you start to think about what's after it. And then you start hoping there is a God. For me, it's a frightening thought to go nowhere".
~ Peter Steele
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Syberberg wrote: The only member of The Who I respect is Keith Moon.
You sure you came to the right place ? :innocent:
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
Syberberg
Utterly Bastard Groovy Amphetamine Filth
Posts: 959
Joined: 17 Feb 2006, 05:46
Location: The People's Republic of West Yorkshire.

Badlander wrote:
Syberberg wrote: The only member of The Who I respect is Keith Moon.
You sure you came to the right place ?
:lol: Now that was funny.
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

James Blast wrote:it's a dead heat for me with Genesis Live
This one ?
Image
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
eastmidswhizzkid
Faster Than The Light Of Speed
Posts: 9822
Joined: 24 Mar 2005, 00:01
Location: WhizzWorld
Contact:
Contact eastmidswhizzkid

best live album ever has to be
Image
Well I was handsome and I was strong
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
:bat:
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Why choose ?
Image
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
Silver_Owl
The Don
Posts: 7498
Joined: 27 Sep 2003, 18:52

nah, it's......Image
We forgive as we forget
As the day is long.
Top
Dark
Underneath the Rock
Posts: 6605
Joined: 27 Oct 2004, 21:26
Location: People's Republic of Glasgow
Contact:
Contact Dark

No way, it's
Image
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Hom_Corleone wrote:nah, it's......Image
Image Serious ?
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
User avatar
Badlander
Overbomber
Posts: 3566
Joined: 16 Feb 2006, 20:17
Location: At the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Dark wrote:No way, it's
Image
:lol: If only...
I'd end this moment to be with you
Through morphic oceans I'd lay here with you
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Chat”