A (semi) fitting tribute

[PanicLord]

Hi All

I really loved the way the Jim Steinman fan site did a fan CD tribute to Steinman, and I thought I would do the same thing for Meat.

I reckoned the CD from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra would be a good place to start, and I first tried YTTWROOM. It's not bad - it's only a 2nd take, and the volume needs levelling etc (and all the usual excuses... :) ). Seriously, I am NOT a professional singer and it shows, but I just wanted to give it a go.

IF anyone wants to hear it, please PM me and i'll send it to you!

Luv

TRex

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

I was just thinking of a similar idea a couple days ago, albeit much wider in scope. I was gonna suggest that all the fans at MLUKFC contribute to an annual thing or something, starting at Stoney and Meatloaf and ending at Bat III (or whatever new album(s) Meat has put out by then). Call it too ambitious, but I think there are many out there who even jokingly could lay down some tracks.

[Pudding]

Seems to me you've just volunteered yourself as project manager ;)

Pud :twisted:

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

Willingly, Pud, willingly.

[RadioMaster]

or....another idea....
we coud raise a shitload of money and try to get DOTV reproduced....:lmao:

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

Okay, okay, I've heard that one before, I get it. When I tried to do it when I was a kid (just a year or two ago :oops:), I had no clue how much money was actually involved. I had some rough math that didn't actually add up to what I thought it should. Doesn't mean that bringing back Tanz in English is a bad idea, I had other sources of money who were interested and I'm still gonna try to do it.

[daveake]

or....another idea....
we coud raise a shitload of money and try to get DOTV reproduced....:lmao:

Actually, you just need the shit and not the money.

Dave

[nikox1]

how about something easier,, the next meat single out from a new album
lets all go out and buy it,buy it,buy it,buy it,:D

[Pudding]

Perhaps some people want to do something that's a bit more personal as a tribute to Meat. Easier isn't always better.

Pud :twisted:

[AndrewG]

I think the cd tribute is a good idea. It would be nice to see other takes on the non Steinman tracks for a change in my opinion. I reckon hardly any of them have ever been covered.

[samurai7]

I'll give it a go.

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

And let's not just see slavish reproductions of the rarely covered ones...do something new! Rock up the BBIS tracks! Try a horrid flamenco rendition of something! Meat in a loving new style.

[Wario]

I'll getta plane over there and do Amnesty is Granted and Masculine for the tribute. no lie :D

See if we can make it a school trip with me and the band. Our christmas show set list has lotsa rarely covered songs:

Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Bad For Good
Rock & Roll Mercenaries
Hot Summer Night [Monologue] / You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth
Out of the Frying Pan (and Into the Fire)
Read 'Em and Weep
Wasted Youth [Monologue] / Masculine

I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
Amnesty Is Granted
Who Needs The Young? [Monologue] / Modern Girl
I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us
Surf's Up
Bat Out Of Hell

Natural Pleasure [Monologue] / Lost Boys and Golden Girls [Female Solo]
Paradise By The Dashboard Light
Testify
Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through

[allrevvedup]

could be fun to give it a try...

But i won't sing anything from blind before i stop:D

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

WarioLoaf--

Not a live show. A fan tribute recording.

[Wario]

WarioLoaf--

Not a live show. A fan tribute recording.

OH ... well i call dibs on Masculine :D

[PanicLord]

As not even one person PM'd me (sniff) I did a little work and am now very pleased with THIS version - let me know what you think!

http://www.paniclord.talktalk.net

[PanicLord]

By the way, one of the reasons I like the Royal Philharmonic is because they do incluide some of the best non-Steinman stuff, and as you say, this doesn't get covered enough, so I'm going to have a go!

[Wario]

DANG GOOD RECORDING!:D

[PanicLord]

DANG GOOD RECORDING!:DThanks Wario! I played all the instruments myself too :lol:;)

[PanicLord]

I've started working on 2 out of 3 aint bad, but took the words is still available for now!

[~Helen~]

Good to hear your recording. Much better than anything I could do! Are they real instruments or on a keyboard? I'm interested to know what you used & how you did it etc. Will look forward to hearing your other versions.

Also, just to add my two-penneth in here, I think a Meat tribute album (like the NBAMN one the Steinman fans did) is an excellent idea. Despite what Mike might say, I really don't think that I can sing (not to a quality any one would want to listen to anyway!) and I can only play musical instruments to what I would say was a basic level, but if there is anyway I could help in this I'd love to get on board. And hopefully I can look forward to hearing everyone's contributions.

And Mike....you are contibuting whether you like it or not. No argument ;)

[PanicLord]

I'm afraid it wasn't really me playing the instruments, it was the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra :)

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

Well, I'd like to ask the mods, let's start a thread in the appropriate forum for the tribute recording. Because I suggested it, I'd be more than happy to step in as production supervisor or whatever the title is. It's about time someone other than Meat did some of these songs, right? Let's do this! :D

[The Flying Mouse]

Well, I'd like to ask the mods, let's start a thread in the appropriate forum for the tribute recording.

:twisted: You mean this isn't it? :wtf:

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

Well, it was the start, but I think a more official thread to put guidelines in would be a better fit for an "Official Fan Recording Thread," doncha think?

[allrevvedup]

. Despite what Mike might say, I really don't think that I can sing (not to a quality any one would want to listen to anyway!) ;)

Ok you're down for 45 seconds of ecstacy;)

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And Mike....you are contibuting whether you like it or not. No argument ;)

Yes dear

So how, when and how (again) are we going to get this started?

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

As soon as we have the new thread, some criteria can be laid down.

[allrevvedup]

i presume either way we are talking backing tracks right?

[RadioMaster]

As soon as we have the new thread, some criteria can be laid down.

so then start a new thread and stop talking about it!

[mszee]

could be fun to give it a try...

But i won't sing anything from blind before i stop:D

AFL full version - all voices...and all instruments...

[allrevvedup]

yeah cause i'd perfect the female vocal!

unless i find that girl from texas (i think) from the bar that Karaoke night in jersey

[RadioMaster]

dont wanna imagine Mike in a long, white dress...

[mszee]

yeah cause i'd perfect the female vocal!

Could be...:evil:

[mszee]

dont wanna imagine Mike in a long, white dress...

How about short tight and red???

[RadioMaster]

that sounds better! :eyebrows:

[allrevvedup]

who let those pictures out in public:D

[mszee]

who let those pictures out in public:D

You signature...PMSL...

[allrevvedup]

ok...moving on...

zina: heaven can wait

RJ: A Kiss Is A Terrible thing to waste or A Time for heroes?!

Me: i don't mind, AFL could be fun with someone doing the female part...so would it's all coming back to me now again with someone doing female backing part, mercury blues or decadent wish or the song of my name!

[RadioMaster]

ok...moving on...

zina: heaven can wait

RJ: A Kiss Is A Terrible thing to waste or A Time for heroes?!

Me: i don't mind, AFL could be fun with someone doing the female part...so would it's all coming back to me now again with someone doing female backing part, mercury blues or decadent wish or the song of my name!

if we're talking seriously here, I'd be interested to do Alive, but would be happy with anything. (IF this should be happening)

[allrevvedup]

i think we should find a way to make it happen...seriously it could be a lot of fun.

Andy and lucy to do paradise?:lol:

one song each no repeats?

[AndyK]

who's doing OWABM?

Fancy a comedy duet? :))

[RadioMaster]

i think we should find a way to make it happen...seriously it could be a lot of fun.

Andy and lucy to do paradise?:lol:

one song each no repeats?

wed really need a new thread for that then....and somebody who takes creative control...

(I vote for Mike)

[allrevvedup]

let's wait til this gets a little more interest first...stoke it up see who is interested.

I think Meat would get a kick out of it...so long as it doesn't breach anyone's intellectual property!

[angelica]

I think it's a great idea ... just don't ask me to sing ... you would regret it I think!!!!

[PanicLord]

Doesn't my one count then? ;)

[Pudding]

i presume either way we are talking backing tracks right?

On the Steinman tribute most stayed away from backing tracks and the like as it would sound too karaoke and not really from the heart of their interpretation of the song.

Pud :twisted:

[PanicLord]

The moment you have been waiting for is here - my first take of 2 out of 3 ain't bad is now up at www.paniclord.talktalk.net ! It is a first take, and I need to do some more volume levelling, and I spotted one little vocal hiccup, but then it was live ;) Will be fixed over the next few days.

YTTROOMM is also still up, so please have a listen and let me know what you think!

www.paniclord.talktalk.net

[mszee]

ok...moving on...

zina: heaven can wait

RJ: A Kiss Is A Terrible thing to waste or A Time for heroes?!

Me: i don't mind, AFL could be fun with someone doing the female part...so would it's all coming back to me now again with someone doing female backing part, mercury blues or decadent wish or the song of my name!

If I record ANYTHING AT ALL...and not even for love...you will never see Meat either here or anywhere close to here again...so yes...moving on...

P.S. What song with your name???

[mszee]

On the Steinman tribute most stayed away from backing tracks and the like as it would sound too karaoke and not really from the heart of their interpretation of the song.

Pud :twisted:

The moment you have been waiting for is here - my first take of 2 out of 3 ain't bad is now up at www.paniclord.talktalk.net ! It is a first take, and I need to do some more volume levelling, and I spotted one little vocal hiccup, but then it was live ;) Will be fixed over the next few days.

YTTROOMM is also still up, so please have a listen and let me know what you think!

www.paniclord.talktalk.net

This is what I call Pud took the words out of my mouth...long distance, of course...

Simon...I like your voice...can you get another instrumental track? The instrumentals kinda don't do this track any favor...sorry about it...but I do like the voice!!!

[samurai7]

On the Steinman tribute most stayed away from backing tracks and the like as it would sound too karaoke and not really from the heart of their interpretation of the song.

Pud :twisted:

Correct. Although my version of Heaven Can Wait was pretty similar to the original, regarding key/tempo etc, but it was me playing the piano and singing, no backing track. If I get the time, I'll do something similar again, a stripped down piano version of a song. Maybe Left In The Dark? Been wanting to have a stab at that one for a while now.

[mszee]

You know what, folks...I think all of us will love this kind of thing...we have quite a few tributes or people aspiring to be tributes or just very very good singers...I heard enough good singing from people here to make an independent band or two...

The valid point was made above though...is this encroaching on somebody's copyright and/or somebody's intellectual property? Both Meat and Jim are Americans...we don't use toilet paper here until we make sure it's copyrighted...and I am not sure how those laws work...oh I sort of know how they work here...but I am not sure our laws stretch across the ocean...

Before we go all gung ho...is anybody an expert here?

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

Have the songs been released? Yes? Then they are free to cover. Since this is not a commercial endeavor, we won't have to pay licensing fees to any publishers. You're not cutting off income to anyone's pocket. (Incidentally, that's why Meat did mostly covers of Jim's songs on Bat 3, except for "Pig" and "Heaven," which he pulled from demos and got Jim's permission to use in the lawsuit settlement. He would have to have Jim's permission to do any new or unreleased material with another producer, and Jim isn't likely to give it.)

[PanicLord]

Simon...I like your voice...can you get another instrumental track? The instrumentals kinda don't do this track any favor...sorry about it...but I do like the voice!!!

Thanks mszee! I never thought I would come off well in comparison to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra!

www.paniclord.talktalk.net

[mszee]

Thanks mszee! I never thought I would come off well in comparison to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra!

www.paniclord.talktalk.net

I actually thought that Ochestra was a problem...LOL...

[PanicLord]

Thanks for everyone's feedback - really glad you're enjoying the tracks (or at least that's what you're telling me :lol:).


I have now uploaded new versions of both tracks, with much better volume levelling and minor vocal fixes. Mszee, I'm afraid I haven't got rid of the orchestra yet :-)

Enjoy!

www.paniclord.talktalk.net

[mszee]

Mszee, I'm afraid I haven't got rid of the orchestra yet :-)

Enjoy!

www.paniclord.talktalk.net

Do it!!! Just do it!!! LOL...

[PanicLord]

One of my goals in starting all this up was to record some of the less covered, and in particular, non-Jim tracks. Not because I don't like Jim stuff, I love it, but there is great non-Jim stuff that is a bit under-rated and under-played.

My version of Modern Girl is WIP - I haven't quite finished yet, need to do the big finish. The rest is done though. Feel free to download it from www.paniclord.talktalk.net and post any feedback!

[PanicLord]

So, what do y'all think?

[allrevvedup]

Listened to you took the words...pretty good