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Grant Member Posts: 11 |
posted July 08, 2001 01:44 AM
  
Perhaps this idea may seem a bit outrageous or silly, but I was wondering if any of the other musicians on this MB would be interested in recording a cover of their favorite Duncan song and compiling them onto a single CD. If it came through, we could give it to Duncan as a funny kind of gift. Maybe he would get a kick out of the gesture of our gratitude. Anyone interested? Grant IP: Logged |
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Britt Senior Member Posts: 164 |
posted July 08, 2001 10:41 AM
Definitely!!! That sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in!!  -Britt IP: Logged |
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Acoustic Junkie Senior Member Posts: 49 |
posted July 08, 2001 12:42 PM
Fuckin eh! Definitly count me in!! IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 347 |
posted July 08, 2001 04:48 PM
Yes Grant. IP: Logged |
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another mystery Member Posts: 27 |
posted July 08, 2001 04:53 PM
This sounds pretty cool, i call dibs on nichiren! hehe kris IP: Logged |
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Acoustic Junkie Senior Member Posts: 49 |
posted July 08, 2001 04:59 PM
Haha, not too many are going to pick songs off of Rubbed Out because no one knows how to play the damn songs!! LOL IP: Logged |
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Acoustic Junkie Senior Member Posts: 49 |
posted July 08, 2001 05:00 PM
I mean off of "Humming" jesus what was i thinking, hah. IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 347 |
posted July 08, 2001 05:03 PM
We would never be able to decide on which one? IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 347 |
posted July 08, 2001 05:04 PM
"Rubbed Out", i think. IP: Logged |
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Carly Senior Member Posts: 55 |
posted July 08, 2001 06:27 PM
You will have to count me out. I have no musical talent, and if I were to sing, there is a chance that Duncan would go deaf listening to me! He, he, he. But if I did have musical talent, I would do "Bite Your Tongue" or "Nothing Special" because they have an edge to them. Carly IP: Logged |
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Nicole Senior Member Posts: 48 |
posted July 08, 2001 07:45 PM
Definatly count me in..I love singing. that would be great.. awsome Idea! iW ant ot become some kinda singer when I get older...no better way to start! IP: Logged |
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wolfspirit Senior Member Posts: 556 |
posted July 08, 2001 08:05 PM
I'm not great on guitar - but I can pick up anything by ear on piano. Too bad I don't have a piano right now or a totally fixed broken right arm in order to play. Heck - I don't even have a piano right now. I'm DYING to compose. It's my creative life. Despite my other obligations in life, this is the one thing I hold sacred for myself. The last time I had a chance at the piano was a visit to my folks in late 1998. I was intrigued by "Varying Degrees of Con-Artistry" off Humming. So I plucked it out on the folks' piano. I play by ear. Flunked out of college (on music scholarship) because I became so bored with learning melodic sight reading and music theory, though I can play mean percussion and ad-lib any musical part (marimba, chimes, etc.) by hearing someone else play it. It's then memorized. Percussion is my main interest. I loved it when Duncan traveled around with Juliet Prater. I thought she was brilliant. I don't have a photographic memory, but is an "ear-memory" possible? I dunno. I'd like to get back into it, but now that I'm married and have a kid, it seems a little more distant. I've loved reading all of you guys' guitar tabs on this site. Couldn't do it myself. I picked up a guitar once and belted out my own stuff again. Nothing special. But able to compose chords, enough to write a song. Pretty lame though, except once. I was chosen in high school to attend a "gifted music writers camp" in Washington State as a high schooler. One out of two in each state accepted. Mind-blowing for me; I don't think I have any talent. After attending, we had to come back four months later with a song (self-composed or not) written for a full jazz band. So I did it by ear with the help of my high school band instructor (for writing the score.) And the result blew me away. They invitited a professional band in to play our stuff. Lost that tape. Too bad!! I love, live, and breathe music. If I were to cover a Duncan song, it would be "Varying Degrees"...because of its complexity. Anyone teaching guitar out there? Even piano - my fingerings are my own, and not correct. I'm probably just the same as anyone else here, although probably less able than some others. If you give me a Duncan song by piano, however, I may be able to contribute (what a joke!) I saw Rob tab out something on this site a while back. Blew me away. Oh well, it's fun to think about! Wolfie IP: Logged |
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RON! Member Posts: 7 |
posted July 09, 2001 01:53 PM
This idea could either be great or a total disaster...count me in! So who gets to pick what songs and who gets to make the master copy and all that other fun stuff? IP: Logged |
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Britt Senior Member Posts: 164 |
posted July 09, 2001 04:36 PM
Maybe we could all send Grant our top three picks for songs to cover and he can kind of decide who does what from there.. since it's his brilliant idea... It definitely could go one way or the other, but I think it'll be a blast trying to pull it off -Britt IP: Logged |
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susanastrid Member Posts: 25 |
posted July 09, 2001 08:36 PM
I wish I could participate too, but unfortunately, I am musically challenged! But I would more than happy in the mechanics of making it happen! You know, making copies of the cd for those of us who would want it, mailing them, organization...etc. I think this is a really cool idea, and I would love to see it happen. Anything I can do to make it happend...I will! cheers... s~ IP: Logged |
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angee Senior Member Posts: 364 |
posted July 09, 2001 11:25 PM
how funny a friend and i are actually recording mr chess as a gift for another friend. anyone wanna do another song? erika- you said you would play flute for the DMB song- i will be recruiting.... cheers! -gee [This message has been edited by angee (edited July 09, 2001).] IP: Logged |
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Grant Member Posts: 11 |
posted July 10, 2001 12:42 AM
How's it going everyone? Well first off, I'm very impressed at how promptly all of you guys(and girls) responded to my proposition. However, there seems to be a bit of apprehension amongst a few of us. For that matter I must deliver a quote which has actually become a mantra of sorts for me over the last year: "Approach a fresh and uncertain challenge with fear and arrogance." If the phrase "what the !@*# is he talking about?" just went through your head, just think of it as "let it rip - just go for it." Besides, my intentions for this were to be more so for fun and group comradery anyway. So on with the program. So far, those who I've noted for contributions are: "Angee", "Ron!", "Britt", "Nicole", "Acoustic Junkie", "Blackwuzzy", myself, and perhaps "Wolfspirit" - it didn't seem like a definite yes or no. Additionally I think it's a very thoughtful and gracious gesture by "susanastrid" for volunteering her time and resources to publish copies of the final product for those who want one. Finally, everyone should contact me at my email address (gmardigi@bu.edu) with a list of 2-3 song choices, with "1" being first choice. If the circumstance should arise that more than one person has choosen the same song for their 1st choice, then I will email them back and ask for opinions on how whoever should get that particular song(i.e., coin toss, rock-paper-scissors, hide and go seek, whatever)[just kidding around]. Once we've finished this first step of who's doing what, we can move on to setting deadlines for whenever we decide. Lenghy post, gotta go - talk to you guys(and girls) soon. Take care, Grant IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 347 |
posted July 10, 2001 12:46 AM
Our we only picking from "Humming" or all three works????? Thanks Grant. (Like that name) Michele IP: Logged |
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Grant Member Posts: 11 |
posted July 10, 2001 12:51 AM
Sorry, all 3 records are fair game, as well as "View From the Other Side" and "Wishful Thinking". later, Grant IP: Logged |
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BrokenG Senior Member Posts: 254 |
posted July 10, 2001 12:59 AM
Me too, me too. Don't forget me! What about "That Says It All". I mean he's writing it about some of his inspirations. And he's ours so what do ya say? I take that thought back. I mean, I have a fairly ok voice, but nothing compared to his. Well, why don't we all contribute a line and make a song for him and sing it. Then we don't butcher his song, for lack of a better word, and it will be more from the heart and original. Peace IP: Logged |
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wolfspirit Senior Member Posts: 556 |
posted July 10, 2001 01:51 AM
Grant - I really thought you were just joking! Then I got to thinking about how much I missed making music and got kinda teary-eyed (sob...lol), so sorry for the long dissertation. I do have some recording engineering experience, if anyone has a studio. I'll bow out on playing any instruments, though, unless needed. I do believe there are many folks here much more accomplished than I. But heck! I'll play percussion and it might not suck.... Shari And if it was Ron! instead of Rob that typed that guitar tab on one of Duncan's "Albums" threads, my humble apologies. It rocked. IP: Logged |
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duncAAnsprout Member Posts: 5 |
posted July 10, 2001 04:54 AM
Grant, I think your idea is wonderful! I would love to participate. I sing and even have a band. Let me know when things should come together. Anthony IP: Logged |
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PhineasBlue Senior Member Posts: 189 |
posted July 10, 2001 01:21 PM
Grant, You have definately got me and Ron. He and I are doing a "cross country" compilation, (he's in San Diego, I'm in Washington DC) and hope to have something soon. He's guitaring I'm singing. It's gonna rock!!! My email is aamidzich@yahoo.com Later! [This message has been edited by PhineasBlue (edited July 10, 2001).] IP: Logged |
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Storybug18 Senior Member Posts: 148 |
posted July 10, 2001 05:47 PM
ARGH!!! I don't have a musical bone in my body  My talent lies strictly in the writing. Perhaps I could write a song for Duncan and someone could set music to it?? Just a random thought I'd love to get involved somehow Cheers, IP: Logged |
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sarahdawn Member Posts: 2 |
posted July 10, 2001 11:44 PM
grant, i'm in...i'd been considering doing a cover of one of duncan's songs anyway, so this is the perfect excuse. i'm still trying to decide which song i want to do, but i'll email you my 'top three'. let me know if any decisions as far as deadlines, etc. are made. sarah_martins@yahoo.com IP: Logged |
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Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 347 |
posted July 13, 2001 02:26 AM
Grant, Will get back to you on this when back from vacation.. In the meanwhile..."Rubbed Out" is definitely one of my picks..... will come up with two more, M...... Where are you located? IP: Logged |
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PhineasBlue Senior Member Posts: 189 |
posted July 13, 2001 09:35 AM
Has anyone spoken for Foreshadowing, because I'd really like to do that one. Or Wishful Thinking? Please let me know!! Amber IP: Logged |
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ECPDonut Member Posts: 7 |
posted July 13, 2001 03:30 PM
I would love to do a song! I just graduated as a piano major and now I'm going for my MM in Composition...I'd love to do something a little less known, perhaps...one of the softer s/t tracks or Everyone, Everywhere could be fun. I'm up for anything though...if you have suggestions, let me know at umop-apisdn@mail.com. Hehe! I'm so excited!! ECP IP: Logged |
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Britt Senior Member Posts: 164 |
posted July 13, 2001 03:53 PM
Hey Amber!! I e-mailed Grant a couple days ago and Foreshadowing was my first choice, but there are a lot of others I'd love to do too!! So, you can go ahead and do it, or maybe we could find some way to do it together, since we live so close!! By the way... What's the deal for Sunday?? Are you guys going to SGI?? I can take a break from moving and try to make it up there. I've been wanting to go for the past couple weeks. Let me know!! -Britt IP: Logged |
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PhineasBlue Senior Member Posts: 189 |
posted July 13, 2001 04:02 PM
Britt, call me, I'll email you with my cell #. Sam can not go this weekend, but I'd love to bring you to the new members meeting on sunday at 11am. call me and let me know! Ans if you would let me do Foreshadowing I would love you forever, but we can talk about it when you call me because I have the grooviest idea. Talk to you soon, Amber IP: Logged |
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PhineasBlue Senior Member Posts: 189 |
posted July 13, 2001 04:03 PM
ECPDonut. Where are you located? If you're in the VA area, that would rock, I'd love to be your first piano student!!! Amber IP: Logged |
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Britt Senior Member Posts: 164 |
posted July 13, 2001 10:16 PM
Amber, I e-mailed you.. I'll give you a call tomorrow when I find out what's going on... I am so overwhelmed right now with all my moving stuff!! And you absolutely can do foreshadowing Talk to you tomorrow!! -Britt IP: Logged |
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tdoglovin Senior Member Posts: 50 |
posted July 13, 2001 10:38 PM
Hey...count me in! I would like to do "She Runs Away" or "wishful thinking"....that is, unless nobody is doing HOME...I WANT that more than anything! -Tim Oleston Duncan Pics http://users.elknet.net/toleston/duncan/index.html my crappy homepage: www.tdoglovin.net [This message has been edited by tdoglovin (edited July 13, 2001).] IP: Logged |
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ECPDonut Member Posts: 7 |
posted July 15, 2001 11:15 AM
PhineasBlue: Sorry, I live in MA, and I'm about to start grad school in CT. Plus, I've already had three students before! I'm not looking to teach, though (although a few piano students are ok)--my main passion is and will always be writing. ECP IP: Logged |
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angee Senior Member Posts: 364 |
posted July 15, 2001 09:48 PM
hey- i'm in- lemme think on the songs- and i will send an email of my top 3. anyone near the houston area wanna get together on this? lemme know! cheers! -gee IP: Logged |
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Mangotigerlily Senior Member Posts: 96 |
posted July 16, 2001 01:52 PM
I am SOOOOOO agme for this. Just post detail or email them to us. I would love to do "Reel around the fountain" dispite the fact that it was a cover to begin with, but hey, any of his other stuff would make me happy. Mangotigerlily@hotmail.com IP: Logged |
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ericka Senior Member Posts: 77 |
posted July 16, 2001 05:45 PM
I'm pretty horrible at guitar, but i have figured out the notes to everyone, everywhere if someone would like me to post them. the chords are another story, although i'm sure i could pick them out if i took the time. IP: Logged |
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PhineasBlue Senior Member Posts: 189 |
posted July 20, 2001 10:18 AM
Wanted to bring this topic to the top again and see if anyone has heard anything or decided anything....I've got my song done, but don't know if anyone else is doing it, so please let us know! I also don't mind spearheading the project if others are too busy!!! Cheers, Amber IP: Logged |
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Britt Senior Member Posts: 164 |
posted July 20, 2001 10:55 AM
Yeah, Grant, did you ever get my e-mail?? If I know what songs I can do, I can start getting my brother's band to practice, cause we have studio time in early September. Let me know!!!! -Britt IP: Logged |
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wolfspirit Senior Member Posts: 556 |
posted July 20, 2001 11:04 AM
Anyone ever figure out how we're gonna record this extravaganza? I will play percussion, but I can record it. I have experience with 16 track, but would have to familiarize myself with the digital process unless we're going analog. So who's coughin' up the studio? Anyone have a 16 track layin' around? We could get away with an 8 track...but with 16 we could accomplish more layering, which is handy when trying to bring something to master quality. I'll bring my new I-Mac! I don't know how to use it yet, but with I-tunes we could put it all on hard disk and mess with it. That technology is just freakin' fabulous... IP: Logged |
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