tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post435956634247474880..comments2024-03-26T20:35:39.291-07:00Comments on STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS': BATTLE OF THE BANDS Advice From The D-FensDogG HouseStephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-47875579759632638582015-03-31T20:37:38.933-07:002015-03-31T20:37:38.933-07:00Yeah, MICHAEL, I think we have all learned things ...Yeah, MICHAEL, I think we have all learned things about music from visiting the various BOTB blogs. <br /><br />I know I have been surprised a couple times to learn that the recording of a song I THOUGHT to be the original was in fact a cover. Also, I have been surprised a couple times to find that I actually liked songs by performers whom I figured couldn't record something that I'd appreciate if their lives depended on it.<br /><br />Yep, BOTB is fun and sometimes even educational.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Brother.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-80697633572887499512015-03-31T18:54:49.416-07:002015-03-31T18:54:49.416-07:00All very good tips. I used to think I knew a lot a...All very good tips. I used to think I knew a lot about music, but then I started coming here and realised I have a lot to learn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063165966816632456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-84446722211270207592015-03-31T13:40:12.831-07:002015-03-31T13:40:12.831-07:00Ha! Give it some time and I think you'll be a ...Ha! Give it some time and I think you'll be a JazzFan yet.<br /><br /><i>>>... certain songs are pointless to feature, as the original (or sometimes even a cover) is so iconic that it's not worth the post.</i><br /><br />Well, that's pretty much what I think all of us who agree about shutouts are saying about them. Anytime you have a BOTB contest where one of the two contestants didn't even manage to get one single vote over their competitor, THAT indicates that their song was <i><b>probably</b></i> not worth posting.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-39662344693746820922015-03-31T12:55:48.430-07:002015-03-31T12:55:48.430-07:00D-FDG
Well, I can admit when I'm wrong. I'...D-FDG<br /><br />Well, I can admit when I'm wrong. I'll try not to make THAT mistake again.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-12654895271234409292015-03-31T12:31:17.018-07:002015-03-31T12:31:17.018-07:00Not sure why the consensus seems to be that a shut...Not sure why the consensus seems to be that a shutout is bad...<br /><br />I always approached it as trying to find a version that people had not heard before rather than achieving a tie.<br /><br />I do agree that certain songs are pointless to feature, as the original (or sometimes even a cover) is so iconic that it's not worth the post.<br /><br />I don't like jazz anyway...DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-66999769571487507762015-03-31T09:44:22.921-07:002015-03-31T09:44:22.921-07:00FAE ~
A man writhing on the ground in pain because...FAE ~<br />A man writhing on the ground in pain because he twisted his ankle, strained his calf, and pulled a hamstring while attempting to do "The White Man's Overbite"... is that YOUR idea of "sexy"?<br /><br />If so, dig my sex appeal!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-52534071974362810432015-03-30T21:09:55.153-07:002015-03-30T21:09:55.153-07:00Now that we've all been tutored - YIKES! (Thin... Now that we've all been tutored - YIKES! (Think Gary Larson, Ha, ha, ha!) I'm all ready for April 1, but then you knew that. I have a very, Very, VERY Dynamic Diversity of Arrangement (DDofA) planned for my BATTLE, but have no fear I really, Really, REALLY like both versions this time.<br /><br />The Boys and (LF's) may be Back in Town, but there ain't no grass growing under their feet. I admit I would like to see somebody come up with a cover of THAT. Also, admit that I was completely unaware of that second 5-0 tune, in a dumb blonde sort of way. No matter, cause I don't care no mo.<br /><br />Oh and 'sexy twist'... and you keep telling me you don't dance.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-64956669935339069622015-03-30T16:36:41.316-07:002015-03-30T16:36:41.316-07:00Howdy, DONNA!
Thanks for stopping by. And, yes, I ...Howdy, DONNA!<br />Thanks for stopping by. And, yes, I wish you posted BOTBs more often. But we'll take what we can get from you.<br /><br />Will my "fabulous" new BOTB twist be a "sexy twist"? Well, what kind of a question is THAT? Do I do ANYTHING that isn't "sexy"? C'mon now, credit where it's due. (Ha!)<br /><br />Enjoy your April blog break. But feel free to come by here and post a BOTB vote. The door's always unlocked and you have an open invitation.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-43755377932052376462015-03-30T12:12:37.380-07:002015-03-30T12:12:37.380-07:00Well Sir Music Mogul, I bet I've broken every ...Well Sir Music Mogul, I bet I've broken every "preference" you have listed - from posting songs/bands I dislike to no shut outs. I'm pretty sure I've had at least 2 shut outs. Fun fun fun. I usually know what song I want to show case, then go out and find an opposing cover, or even have to find the original artist on a song I thought was the bands own original. A nice way to waste a day and still be productive :)<br /><br />I don't really know anything about music though. I don't play any instrument and haven't studied forms or anything. Probably why I don't post often for BotB (surely it can't be because I rarely post anything anymore?). I am taking a blog break in April, so I should be back in time for your fabulous new twist. Is it a sexy twist? (I did read you comment to Lee, so at least I know it will be devious, A-ha.)<br /><br />Have a good month Dude. Safe travels, and rock-on!! Oh, you totally redeemed yourself with your Waylon comment. Except Garth Brooks is probably the best entertainer I ever seen (sadly not in person though).dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-70149514142541294612015-03-30T09:34:16.367-07:002015-03-30T09:34:16.367-07:006-B ~
Agreed. The closer the better... except, for...6-B ~<br />Agreed. The closer the better... except, for me, a tie is too close. That's "kissing your sister" time. <br /><br />Yeah, discussions and arguments can be fun, but "this sucks" sucks.<br /><br />When I vote against a song I strongly dislike, I will usually explain WHY I disliked it. I generally tend to analyze EVERYTHING, because I want to learn how and why something works... or doesn't. So I can even have some fun in explaining WHY I hate such-and-such a song. But to just say, "I hate this one" and leave it at that is not informative or entertaining.<br /><br />Hey, Buddy, if you're gonna throw that football around, maybe you should step back some paces. I mean, tossing it back and forth from a foot away is a little baby's game. Ha!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-85090030104609358552015-03-30T07:44:22.199-07:002015-03-30T07:44:22.199-07:00I don't like shutouts either. Isn't that s...I don't like shutouts either. Isn't that so boring? The comments are just a string of "I hated the second one, so I voted for the first one," followed by an endless supply of "Yep, I don't like that one either" because nothing else really needs saying.<br /><br />For me, the closer the better. People are more likely to really explain themselves or really argue their case for a particular song... and I like that. Discussions are fun. Arguments are fun. "This sucks" is not.<br /><br />But maybe that's just the Internet troll in me. Cheep cheep cheeeeep.<br /><br />~6B (just throwin' around the ol' football)A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-16454998320047970602015-03-29T22:50:44.315-07:002015-03-29T22:50:44.315-07:00CHERDO ~
It will "change" me?
But... I&...CHERDO ~<br />It will <b>"change"</b> me?<br /><br />But... I'm <i>already</i> <b>"different"</b>.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-36949219552130300522015-03-29T21:41:35.827-07:002015-03-29T21:41:35.827-07:00Howdy Ho, I think you should go international, sta...Howdy Ho, I think you should go international, stalking entertainers worldwide who sing hits made by American pop stars. You need to check out Japan...it will change you...Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-23559606326772739162015-03-29T21:34:12.345-07:002015-03-29T21:34:12.345-07:00BOIDMAN LEE ~
I don't think you've had a s...BOIDMAN LEE ~<br />I don't think you've had a shutout either. Not that I keep track of that when it comes to other BOTBers, but I can't recall you having one.<br /><br />Yeah, I like the REALLY CLOSE Battles too. That's a good sign. But I prefer to have a declared winner, even if it's only by one vote. <br /><br />I really think that choosing two songs the BOTBer genuinely likes is a good key to creating good Battles. It's OK to use a disliked song but I think there should be a valid reason for it. Like an experiment or a BOTB "twist" - something like that.<br /><br />But I wouldn't want to stray away very often from the idea of using versions that I myself truly like to some degree. Within that context, I also sometimes like to present the listeners with something they might not be familiar with, to maybe turn them onto something they might be surprised to find they appreciate. (I think I've done that with Tiny Tim in a couple instances, and a few other artists, too.)<br /><br />I have a list right now of BOTB match-ups that could probably carry me through the rest of this year plus TWO MORE years of BOTB.<br /><br />In fact, while writing that last comment to Dixie Polka, I even thought of ANOTHER Battle I could do. I haven't even bothered to write it down though because I have so many already. Sometimes I've even tried to "give away" BOTB match-ups to FAE because I just can't use 'em all. (So far, she hasn't used one of mine, which is fine. And the last one I offered her - which she said she wanted to do - I am going to take BACK because I feel I <b>NEED</b> to do that one. I haven't told her this yet though. Maybe she'll find out in THIS comment section.)<br /><br /><i>>>... So much music, so little time.</i><br /><br />Ha! Right on, McBrother!<br /><br />I pre-wrote all my BOTBs through May 1st, because I wasn't sure what my situation would be like after making Reno. So if I do "the next BOTB twist" it won't be before 5/15. <br /><br />I don't think you'd like it though, because it would utilize two totally different songs by totally different bands in totally different genres, with no discernible theme or connection between them. It would look like I just randomly chose two songs by tossing darts at a list of recorded music.<br /><br />Of course, in casting my own vote and the results, I would then explain WHY I put those two particular songs up against each other and then everyone would go <b>"Ah-Ha!"</b>, realizing that there really WAS a method to my madness after all.<br /><br />Well, we'll see when I get there.<br /><br />Yak again on April Fool's Day, Lee. That's gonna be a pretty busy day in our "corner" of the Blogosphere, eh?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-26885252802688143802015-03-29T20:45:14.064-07:002015-03-29T20:45:14.064-07:00To my recollection I'm pretty sure I've ne...To my recollection I'm pretty sure I've never had a shut-out, but since I don't recollect a lot of stuff we might not be able to rely on that. I have had a few ties and some very close contests which to me is a good thing since it shows that each was good enough for people to enjoy and cast a vote for. <br /><br /> Then again there were those cases where it was a matter of which choice voters disliked the least. That's okay since in those contests I liked both versions and I was just trying to present something new to folks out there and they didn't care for my taste. And that's okay too since it was what I liked, what I though had merit, and what I wanted to introduce my visitors to. I'll do it again I know, but it's worth the chance because my doing this has stimulated a few good discussions.<br /><br />I've used the approaches you mentioned and I too have deviated from versions I originally set out to showcase because I found something that I thought was better or more interesting.<br /><br />Fact is, right now I think I have enough match-ups to last the next year or more. I had to stop setting them up because I just have too many. I don't guess I'd run out of Battles for the next several years just based on what I already like. And that doesn't even take into account the new stuff I run across or old stuff that I'd forgotten about.<br /><br />So much music, so little time. Looking forward to your "new twist". <br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-26675987171401191472015-03-29T18:41:46.384-07:002015-03-29T18:41:46.384-07:00Ahhh! OK, Dipster, got it!
Offa the toppa my head...Ahhh! OK, Dipster, got it!<br /><br />Offa the toppa my head, I can only recall one time when I changed a competitor very late, just before the BOTB installment went up. That was when I brought in Dusty Springfield to go against the Atlanta Rhythm Section's original 'Spooky', and she left them in the "Dust".<br /><br />Maybe second-guessing ain't so good a thang.<br /><br />Truthfully, the ARS version wasn't really the "original original" either. The song was a Top 20 hit for Classics IV. Later, two of the members of that band joined ARS, who recorded another version of the song which again went Top 20. (So, interesting trivia question answer: Two musicians - J.R. Cobb & Dean Daughtry - had two Top 20 hits with the same song in two different bands.)<br /><br />But even the Classics IV version isn't the "ORIGINAL original" because there was a non-Top 40 instrumental version by someone else that was actually the "original original original". (OK, it's getting complicated now.)<br /><br />I changed to Dusty because her version was "more different" but in hindsight I think it's safe to say that Classics IV versus ARS would have been a closer contest.<br /><br />Well, ya never know. All we can do is do our best and learn from the mistakes we make.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-3387154740955353052015-03-29T18:17:00.106-07:002015-03-29T18:17:00.106-07:00Ferry got 5. But the problem I refer to is changin...Ferry got 5. But the problem I refer to is changing the two opponents at the last hour. I wasn't going to post Adele or Ferry originally. My other two were both country - I chickened out. Put in Adele, but then realized she'd bash the other challenger - worse than she did Ferry. I didn't like my move - was not smooth.<br /><br />dipsterDixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-39804720291996760642015-03-29T15:18:26.145-07:002015-03-29T15:18:26.145-07:00Huh? Your last one wasn't even close to a shut...Huh? Your last one wasn't even close to a shutout. Didn't Bryan Ferry get 5 or 6 votes?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-25633023152317576002015-03-29T15:07:29.384-07:002015-03-29T15:07:29.384-07:00"I have sometimes deliberately flirted with s..."I have sometimes deliberately flirted with shutouts to show how... uh... "courageous" I am."<br /><br />Interesting word choice - courageous, but yeah, I can see that. I kinda lost my nerve with the last battle. Second guessing kicked me hard. Oh well, time will tell.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-32169333137735228922015-03-29T14:22:21.031-07:002015-03-29T14:22:21.031-07:00GEM JULIE ~
Hey, thanks!
Really? I gave you a ne...GEM JULIE ~<br />Hey, thanks! <br /><br />Really? I gave you a new appreciation for Tiny Tim? That's great. I think the guy was far more entertaining than most people imagine. Some of his stuffs is indeed unlistenable, but the stuffs I like I REALLY like.<br /><br />Oh, wow! IWSG too? I didn't know that. Yeah, that's a lot of blogtivity. Oh well, the good news is that you have a week to make it to my blog and cast a vote.<br /><br />Hey, good luck to yer Ma with that stress test. I've never taken one but... I really dislike the whole concept of them.<br /><br />If you don't mind my axing, what's your Ma taking it for? Is it heart-related or something else?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-20006108845525513162015-03-29T13:49:44.993-07:002015-03-29T13:49:44.993-07:00It's always fun tuning in for BOTB, because I&...It's always fun tuning in for BOTB, because I'm never sure what surprises you'll have in store! Stephen, you even gave me a new appreciation for Tiny Tim! April 1st will be crazy with BOTB, IWSG, A to Z, and my mom also scheduled a stress test for the same day! See you soon!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-28671565638894570782015-03-29T08:23:45.071-07:002015-03-29T08:23:45.071-07:00Thanks, MIKE! See ya on the first, Brother.
~ D-F...Thanks, MIKE! See ya on the first, Brother.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-89024907795191029442015-03-28T22:10:04.339-07:002015-03-28T22:10:04.339-07:00Fun stuff Fun stuff Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-74184023501590871892015-03-28T18:18:45.089-07:002015-03-28T18:18:45.089-07:00GIRL WONDER ~
Yep. I figure that if I really like ...GIRL WONDER ~<br />Yep. I figure that if I really like BOTH versions, then it should be a pretty decent contest, and at least it won't result in a shutout. (Although I was very nearly wrong about that when I used 'Oh Well' by Fleetwood Mac and The Rockets.)<br /><br />Also, if I like both versions (even if I like one recording much more than the other), I don't feel like I need to "root" for one over the other. I remain emotionally detached from the Battle and can just let it play out the way it will without judging the votes and the voters.<br /><br />Basically, it's whatever "works" for the BOTBer, and these are things that have worked for me.<br /><br />See ya on 4/1/2015, eh?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-47014151285673005812015-03-28T18:14:02.078-07:002015-03-28T18:14:02.078-07:00dp ~
Ha! My bestest girlfriend used to request tha...dp ~<br />Ha! My bestest girlfriend used to request that I sing 'SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT' because it made her laugh. (I'm NOT a 'Song & Dance Man'.)<br /><br />I used to sing it in this preposterously low, put-on voice and it cracked her up. I'd never even get past those first 4 words when she'd be laughing... and I could stop singing it then.<br /><br />I have sometimes deliberately flirted with shutouts to show how... uh... "courageous" I am. However, most of those times, I have already known that I was going to vote for the underdog, so, secretly, I knew for sure that it wouldn't really be a shutout, thanks to my own vote.<br /><br />My next BOTB blog bit on April 1st has the potential to be a shutout. But once again, I will be voting for the performer I think is going to lose by a fairly large margin, so I'm sure I will get past another BOTB installment "shutoutless".<br /><br />~ StephenStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.com