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Posted by: An Apple Beatle, July 26, 2004, 1:46pm
Hi all, sorry to offend anyone in a spammy way. Thought I'd share the set-list I'm gonna perform this Sat....Can't f*ing wait!!! Could be a one off gig, who knows? Hopefully I can post up a pic after sat. I have kinda tried to go chronological but always get mixed up with the singles etc. If anyone would want to correct, please feel free. Please note that Sgt. Peppers is out of order for 1st song impact effect. Lol. PLease add any suggestions for maybe future gigs. We've basically gone for what the 4 of us could get together with the best vibe. Dream come true putting this together.
Sgt Pepper. Intro (With outro endong. No 'Billy Shears' bit)
Please, please, Me She Loves You A Hard Days Night You Can't Do That Can't Buy Me Love Norweigan Wood The Word Ticket To Ride Help Drive My Car Taxman She Said Dr. Robert Helter Skelter I've Got A Feeling Come Together Don't Let Me Down
Abbey Rd, (Mean Mr. Mustard - The End)
Hey Jude.
My beard is now nearly as thick as 'Let it Be' Macca and i can't wait to get the mystery tour type tank-top on..........PLay On!!!!!!!!
Posted by: The End, July 26, 2004, 11:08pm; Reply: 1
Wow! I am extremely envious! Hope all goes well :)
Posted by: Bruno, July 26, 2004, 11:25pm; Reply: 2
I like the setlist :)
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, July 28, 2004, 11:54am; Reply: 3
Cheers guys. Managed to get massive projection screen (cinema style) to show all archive shots of the fabs while we perform. Cannay wait!!
Thanks for the support!!! Appreciated.
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, August 1, 2004, 2:35pm; Reply: 4
The gig was a corker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Woooooo!!!!
Posted by: JimColyer, September 16, 2005, 11:49pm; Reply: 5
We're floating on a grain of sand in the vastness of space If future generations are going to inherit this place We've got to Save The Planet Do something while there's still time Save The Planet This earth is yours and mine
The tropical rainforest is disappearing more everyday We'll never replace it, we'd better not burn it away Save The Planet The wonders of nature are free Save The Planet Have you ever planted a tree?
If the skies are blue And the oceans too Isn't this a better home for me and you? If the air is clean And the land is green Wouldn't you like to be part of this lovely scene?
I'm thinking of the animals that once roamed the African plain Their numbers have dwindled, pretty soon none will remain Save The Planet Do something while there's still time Save The Planet This earth is yours and mine Save The Planet The wonders of nature are free Save The Planet Have you ever planted a tree?
Save The Planet Save The Planet Save The Planet Save The Planet
LOVE ME JUST A LITTLE
The lights go down Time to go home I face the night All alone
Love Me Just A Little Hold me in the darkness The night can be so lonely Love Me Just A Little
Lying here Safe in your arms I feel alright I'll be strong
Love Me Just A Little Hold me in the darkness The night can be so lonely Love Me Just A Little
The morning sun! It's another day! Another day!
Love Me Just A Little Hold me in the darkness The night can be so lonely Love Me Just A Little The night can be so lonely Love Me Just A Little
A MAN IS A MAN
When we're out on the town He's in his tight bluejeans Women give him the eye As they pass by Once in awhile He might return their looks But I understand A Man Is A Man
Sometimes he seems A million miles away Talking sports to the guys On a long Saturday And he might mention An old romance Well, nobody's perfect A Man Is A Man
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do That's okay if he takes care of you A man's gotta be what a man's gotta be But he's better save his last dance for me
He's gotta take care of me When I need a friend Stand by me Until the end He's gotta be there at night When the lights go down Love me like nobody can A Man Is A Man
Thanks for sharing them, BiscuitPower ... I'll take a listen. :)
Posted by: pc31, April 2, 2006, 7:08pm; Reply: 9
nice dude.......i joined so i could comment too....
Posted by: Bobber, April 4, 2006, 8:04am; Reply: 10
I had a listen to these Dutch rockers. I must say after one listen that the songs sound quite alike. The sound reminds me of the late 70's... If that's what you want to sound like (I would not mind), it is a great effort. I'm not too keen on the singer's way of singing, but that's a personal opinion and I guess it's part of the deal.
Posted by: pc31, April 4, 2006, 10:22am; Reply: 11
no reply from biscuits huh??????maybe i will unjoin....lol
Posted by: Joost, April 4, 2006, 2:12pm; Reply: 12
Quoted from Bobber
I had a listen to these Dutch rockers. I must say after one listen that the songs sound quite alike. The sound reminds me of the late 70's... If that's what you want to sound like (I would not mind), it is a great effort. I'm not too keen on the singer's way of singing, but that's a personal opinion and I guess it's part of the deal.
That's funny, several people already mentioned that we sound like certain 70s bands, but except for the Ramones there really isn't any 70s band that I would call a major influence. Most of our influences are from the mid to late 90s... Bands like Bouncing Souls, H2O, Grey Area, Face To Face...
The songs kinda do sounds alike I guess... I'd say the album is pretty diverse, but we thought it wouldn't be really fair to put songs online that don't sound like anything else on the album. That might give a wrong impression.
Thanks for checking them out.
Posted by: raxo, April 4, 2006, 2:20pm; Reply: 13
Oh, ... I've heard them too ... It's not my stuff (too old for that, I'm afraid) ... but I like that kind of sound (sorry for saying that :B ) ... The ones you posted some months ago were quite good too ... do you remember the ones I'm refering to?
P.S. Sorry for the delay ...
Posted by: pc31, April 9, 2006, 2:39pm; Reply: 14
that site is spamming the hell out of me.......
Posted by: Joost, April 10, 2006, 2:52pm; Reply: 15
Quoted from pc31
that site is spamming the hell out of me.......
I signed up two weeks ago and have been 'spammed' one time so far.
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, April 13, 2006, 9:32am; Reply: 16
Nice pro stuff BP. Not much of a punker myself but it all looks and sounds the part. :)
Posted by: Joost, April 13, 2006, 2:57pm; Reply: 17
Thanks for the comments so far, it's always good to hear people's opinions, no matter if they're positive, negative or somewhere in between... As long as it's respectful.
We're going back to the studio within a few weeks for the final mixing and mastering, but there's still one thing we're not sure about: should we keep the reggae part at the end of "Radio" or not? What do you guys think?
Posted by: raxo, April 13, 2006, 3:09pm; Reply: 18
Quoted from Biscuit_Power
... should we keep the reggae part at the end of "Radio" or not? What do you guys think?
I think you should ... I en-you it ;)
Posted by: pc31, April 14, 2006, 1:22am; Reply: 19
yeah there is a strong reggae influence on punk music...look at the bad brains and the clash to name two big uns
Posted by: adamzero, April 21, 2006, 2:19am; Reply: 20
I've issued an press release in my stealth-marketing campaign. Check it out if you get a chance.
Posted by: adamzero, April 21, 2006, 3:59am; Reply: 22
Thank you sir!
I thank you, my children thank you--both legitimate and illegitimate.
Posted by: pc31, April 21, 2006, 4:32am; Reply: 23
and i thought you were only a tinker but you are knee deep in this.....congrats..... well push others towards your site as well....
Posted by: Bobber, April 21, 2006, 7:31am; Reply: 24
...some faces I don't know...
I like it.
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, April 21, 2006, 10:32am; Reply: 25
Nice, ........self publishing and promotion is the way ahead!!!!! ;)
Posted by: adamzero, April 21, 2006, 11:52pm; Reply: 26
Thanks all for the nice comments.
Posted by: Indica, October 6, 2006, 8:53pm; Reply: 27
Just thought I'd post our 'band's' Myspace. It's a comedy band - we only have one mastered song - but please give it a listen. More will be coming soon. Cheers! Adam
Just thought I'd post our 'band's' Myspace. It's a comedy band - we only have one mastered song - but please give it a listen. More will be coming soon. Cheers! Adam
Posted by: thefadedline, March 30, 2007, 3:15am; Reply: 41
Howdy folks.
I have been studying music technology for a few years now. One thing I really enjoy doing is recreating some of my favourite songs. Sometimes I like to get as close to the original as I can and sometimes I put my own thing in with it.
The other day I decided to try Imagine by Lennon. Now because it was recorded with modern gear, etc, it doesn't really sound anything like the original, but I wasn't aiming for that anyway. The drums on this version are way too loud and sharp. Unfortunately I deleted the multitrack so I can't do another mixdown! I also added a quite over-the-top choir section.
It is mainly to test myself and my ears. I think it sounds nice. But of course, it doesn't have the warmth the original does. Or vocals as I cannot sing!
Remember that MySpace reduces the sound quality to save on bandwidth or something, so if anyone wants a high-quality copy then just message me. I
'm not tooting my own horn, but I thought I'd find people here who'd appreciate this. I'd like if you could tell me what you think? Any mistakes, etc? It's 3rd from the top.
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, March 30, 2007, 10:01am; Reply: 42
Nice one man...Thats good programming. Why don't you try an find a LEnnon online? Via yousendit.com you could get someone to send you a vocal wav perhaps. ;)
Posted by: thefadedline, March 30, 2007, 10:23am; Reply: 43
I have been looking for an a-cappella online for a while now but with no luck. D'you think anyone here would be up for it?
Posted by: The End, March 31, 2007, 3:17pm; Reply: 44
The piano arrangement is spot on! An acoustic guitar would sound good in this version too. Shame you can't drop the drums completely I think it detracts from the overall effect. Great effort though - do you have any other examples of famous tracks you have re-recorded?
Posted by: Revolution, March 31, 2007, 11:06pm; Reply: 45
Are the drums programmed? They sound electronic,to me. Piano is Exact! :D
Posted by: thefadedline, April 1, 2007, 6:41pm; Reply: 46
Hi, thanks for all the comments!
The End - I really wish I didn't delete the multitrack. It's a bad habit I have developed to save space. But more often than not, I delete a multitrack and then later I find something I don't like in the track and it's too late! I may do another version if I find the time :)
I also have a version of Let it Be I recorded a long time ago... maybe 2 years ago, but I'm very unhappy with it. I did it when I only just learned of recording and mixing, etc, so I feel now I can do a lot better, but I may put it online sometime.
Revolution - Yeah, they are programmed, but they are sampled from a drumkit I use in college. I recorded each drum and I just used a sampler at home for the arrangement.
Oh and does anyone know where I could find some vocals? Would anyone want to record some for me? :P
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, April 17, 2007, 10:37am; Reply: 47
I've got more of a macca voice or I would. ;)
Posted by: Sebastian, May 5, 2007, 9:55pm; Reply: 48
has nothing to do with the beatles, really. they are the biggest inspiration of my life as it was like the only music i did listen to between ages 13-19. but anyway, here's me and my gf's indiepop-duo. we released our first record in 2005 on the popkonst recordings cd-r-label, and just recently the italian cassette label best kept secret released our first recording and our second ep on cassette. have a listen, some of you lo-fi spirits may like some of it. http://www.myspace.com/valentineacademy
Posted by: Bobber, May 22, 2007, 1:05pm; Reply: 49
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, May 22, 2007, 3:14pm; Reply: 50
Nice one on the myspace at last, great sounds but I knew that. :) Myspace is a great tool for getting feedback from people and hookin up gigs.
Posted by: Bobber, May 22, 2007, 6:27pm; Reply: 51
Thanks Rick. Did the Soul Lounge close up?
Posted by: legthi, May 22, 2007, 6:42pm; Reply: 52
Wow, that band is very good..is that your band bobber?
Posted by: Bobber, May 22, 2007, 6:45pm; Reply: 53
It is. Thank you.
Posted by: The End, May 23, 2007, 11:16am; Reply: 54
I had a listen last night - very good mate! :)
Were those 3 tracks recorded recently?
Posted by: Bobber, May 23, 2007, 11:21am; Reply: 55
Ask To Fall was recorded last Friday. I've uploaded another song and this one and the other two were recorded in December 2005. There's more coming up, but like you (hehe) we work in a slow rhythm. ;D
Posted by: sewi, May 23, 2007, 5:14pm; Reply: 56
Sadly I don't have speakers. But I am sure that it's wortwhile to listen.
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, May 24, 2007, 9:12am; Reply: 57
I just realised I have had the wrong address in my sig for ages! lol I have now whacked most sites I created and involved with in me sig. Added you on a few accounts. ;)
Posted by: Bobber, May 24, 2007, 9:14am; Reply: 58
I noticed that. Thanks for the support and ears. Isle Of Wight next year? ;D
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, May 24, 2007, 9:16am; Reply: 59
^ I think you should. ;)
Posted by: Bobber, May 24, 2007, 9:28am; Reply: 60
By the way, did anyone notice that the end of the guitar solo sounds like the end of the guitar solo in The End? ;D
Posted by: Kevin, May 24, 2007, 12:32pm; Reply: 61
Excellent. Much gruntier than I expected.
Posted by: Bobber, May 25, 2007, 7:43am; Reply: 62
Oo, I'm so grunty.
Posted by: ma_tt2, June 19, 2007, 8:32pm; Reply: 63
My friends and I started a band recently, I play guitar and sing a bit. Here's two very rough demo's we recorded the other weekend.
Posted by: The End, September 30, 2007, 5:51pm; Reply: 70
I thought "I Want You The Blues" was the best one of the three MySpace tracks. What equipment did you use to record those?
Posted by: 1038 (Guest), January 7, 2008, 6:23pm; Reply: 71
Hey there guys (and girls),
This is a song I just completed. What do you think? http://www.myspace.com/antithesisofdissonance The Beatles are undoubtedly my greatest influence. I'm trying to recreate their early melodies. Let me know if and to what extent it sucks.
-Neels
Posted by: alexis, January 7, 2008, 7:17pm; Reply: 72
Hi Neels - I will review when I get home - thanks for posting!
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, January 9, 2008, 12:04pm; Reply: 73
Nice harmony work. jus keep it up innit.
Posted by: alexis, January 10, 2008, 4:13am; Reply: 74
Hi Neels -
Great tune, congratulations!!
I try to do some of this stuff too, so I know how much work it takes to get to that point, fantastic job! I generally like it if someone will make a constructive comment, and you asked, so the only observation like that I would make is that the volume of the vocals could use some levelling off. Sometimes they are much louder/softer than other times, and it can be a bit hard to understand some of the words sometimes.
Have you run your vocals through a compressor ?
Keep up the great work!
Posted by: 1038 (Guest), January 11, 2008, 12:32am; Reply: 75
Thanks for your responses. Yeah, I noticed the vocals needed some leveling too. One thing about the Beatles' harmonies I've noticed is that even though on so many tracks they would have outstanding backup vocal harmonies, they at times would be buried (for lack of a better term) beneath the rest of the music. I think the general consensus is that harmonies should be just that -- complimentary. Otherwise the listener has no way to gauge what the true melody of the track is. Alexis, do you make music too? I'd love to hear something you've written. Again thanks for your responses. Rock on!
Posted by: Bobber, January 14, 2008, 10:44am; Reply: 76
I added another song. I know it needs a remix to get more vocals in it.
Posted by: BlueMeanie, January 14, 2008, 12:12pm; Reply: 77
Very nice mate. I particularly liked 'Going Round'. It has that Dutch Proggy sound to it!
Posted by: Bobber, January 14, 2008, 12:37pm; Reply: 78
Thanks for the review. But, ehm, what is the Dutch proggy sound?
Posted by: BlueMeanie, January 14, 2008, 1:37pm; Reply: 79
Thanks for the review. But, ehm, what is the Dutch proggy sound?
I'm not really sure! I think it's got to do with the vocals, and guitar sound. Dutchmen singing in English always remind me of early 70's Dutch prog, like Kayak, and someone else who's name escapes me. I don't me you sound like them, just that it reminds me.
Posted by: JimmyMcCullochFan, February 25, 2008, 11:03am; Reply: 80
is a musician and is working on a record and I convinced him to record a version of "Medicine Jar" so it'll be included on the album :)
Here's his myspace if you'd like to check it out and tell me what you think of him as a musician?
Posted by: TonyHunter, March 22, 2008, 9:20pm; Reply: 81
Hello everyone, my name's Tony and I'm a beatles fan (sounds like an AA meeting). I'm happy that I found this board because the others that I saw were terrible (i.e. who's the hottest beatle? etc.). This section in particular interests me because I'm trying my hand at writing my own songs, something that I was driven to do after reading Bob Spitz Biography of the Beatles. Anyway, if any of you want to check out my stuff my myspace is http://www.myspace.com/tonyhunter27. I look forward to hearing all of your music as well.
-Tony
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, April 10, 2008, 2:32am; Reply: 82
Noticed a few similar style threads round here, so I have merged into 1 place to share opinion and plug your gigs etc. :)
The links below is what i get up to. The Chancers is my main thing though and I particularly enjoy playing in the Apple Beatles.
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, April 10, 2008, 10:49am; Reply: 83
Most band myspaces in one place. Exchange feedback and plug your band here....me? my links are below my signature. ;)
Posted by: Bobber, April 10, 2008, 11:01am; Reply: 84
Posted by: TonyHunter, April 12, 2008, 10:36pm; Reply: 85
Hi guys, I just posted a new song on myspace if anybody wants to check it out. It's called "Nearly" and I've had it on the shelf for some time but just dusted it off and recorded it last night. My singing could be better so I apologize but it's kind of a tough melody to sing at times. Hope you like it.
-Tony
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, April 14, 2008, 3:42pm; Reply: 86
Nice chords and sounds Tony. You wanna check out this band from where I live..i reckon you will dig em. The Bee's. In America they are known as Band of Bees. :)
Posted by: Sonoride, April 17, 2008, 7:39pm; Reply: 87
Hi,
I've a band called Sonoride, wich pretty much is influenced by songs like Strawberry Field, I'm the Walrus and that kind of stuff. It's really great actually, and if you like you can check us out at http://www.myspace.com/sonoride
Posted by: pc31, April 18, 2008, 1:34am; Reply: 88
good music actually thanks for the link.....
Posted by: Rod Rapol, May 21, 2008, 5:01am; Reply: 89
Hi everybody. I'm a great Beatles fan. I have a version of Blackbird and 3 more songs that I composed here:
It was the best one yet. All You Need Is Love & Hey Jude at the end had the whole place singing....Wonderful. Thats the feeling I play for. :) Playing as 'The Chancers' tonight with our biggest ever brass section, same stage and then I have the triple whammy as I got a late call to do The Hendrix band on the Kashmere stage.
Playing in 3 different bands at the Isle of Wight Festival! Wooh! Happy Days.
Posted by: BlueMeanie, June 14, 2008, 9:58am; Reply: 98
So how was it? Been to bed yet?!
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, June 14, 2008, 11:19am; Reply: 99
Last night was good too except for our poor keyboard player who had to transpose himself when his keys went a tone out of tune. So much for technology! lol I also confused a radio interviewer who was convinced I had been playing in a Beatle band the night before. ;D Eddie 'Formula one' Jordan played after us, with his band that included Damon Hill on Drums.
Where I only live down the road, I can keep coming back home in the mornings to a real bed for a few hours. I must get back out there in a bit and actually check some bands out. lol
Posted by: nathan13, July 15, 2008, 2:52pm; Reply: 100
Hi, i have recently released an album called the junktion sessions through itunes and I'm trying to self promote the album. Please could you have a listen to the song below and if you are interested check out the album on itunes.
some of my videos mixing is made by myself. welcome you for watching. =]
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, October 4, 2008, 7:36pm; Reply: 103
First 2 tunes test recorded in me new studio. One take wonders and an encouraging shape of things to come. Very happy to finally make the dream come true. An isolated space to make & record music. :)
Hope u like it...more Beatle tunes on their way. :)
Posted by: Bobber, November 1, 2008, 2:26pm; Reply: 105
Sounds like the right tempo to me! :)
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, November 1, 2008, 3:10pm; Reply: 106
Cheers mate. I lost the previous tracks that evening (Was a little bit spaced) so had to rush the vocal out in the last 10 mins of the session. Will deffo be redoin a vocal track and get those double track sections sounding sweeter. I'm sounding tired on the word 'fly' aswell. lol
At least I can be my own worst critic without upsetting anyone. heheheh.
Posted by: pc31, November 4, 2008, 11:48pm; Reply: 107
rick you've got a band????cool!!!
Posted by: pc31, November 4, 2008, 11:53pm; Reply: 108
you paul loving s o b....i love blackbird....i think it is better than pauls version but so was pee wees hermans....no it's great....give us more punk and slow down...stop and smell the flowers bro... ;)
Posted by: Bobber, November 19, 2008, 2:55pm; Reply: 109
I just found myself on youtube in a video from 1984. Never mind the lyrics, it was protesting days and I just learned English! ;D
Posted by: An Apple Beatle, November 19, 2008, 3:08pm; Reply: 110
A band video in 84 Cor? You did have it together! :)
Posted by: HeyJude18, November 19, 2008, 3:12pm; Reply: 111
^ The vid's very 80s there Bobber!! LOL, I guess you guys were really in style then, eh?
Posted by: Bobber, November 19, 2008, 3:13pm; Reply: 112