Fans play Meat Loaf - singers, musicians look here!

LP · 01 Apr 2004, 16:05

I've had an idea! I've recently been looking at the Testify Guitar Tab thread and I think it would be a really cool idea for all the talented (or not so talented in my case) musicians on this site to record their favourite Meat Loaf song.

I'm in the middle of setting up my own web space and I'd be more than happy to host any sound files that we create. It would be such a cool thing to do, we could have mini bio's, pictures and of course the songs we have recorded.

I would love to hear the variety of versions we could get together and they really don't have to be professionally recorded, I think most PCs and laptops have built in microphones - that would do the trick.

Let me know your thoughts, I do a fairly decent acoustic Heaven Can Wait so as soon as I get the site up I'll add my file so you can see what I'm on about. Maybe I can start a blog too?

Luke :P

KebLou · 01 Apr 2004, 16:12

Thats a good idea LP, I'm going to have some studio time straight after my exams, and I was going to record a couple of Meat songs, so I will send you a copy if you want or when its on my dads site I could send you a link and you could load it from that (if thats possible).

LP · 01 Apr 2004, 16:30

Great! Now I've got an incentive to get things up and running.

I'll start a Blog on this site as soon as it's ready.

Anyone else?

Luke

RoknRollJesus · 01 Apr 2004, 17:55

Wonderful idea Luke! Some of the KISS fans did something of the same sort (KAOL-KISS Army On Line) a few times to raise money for Alzheimer's research! Pretty neat project really -people from all over the world sent in tracks for the cds. http://www.musicareonline.org/

Although I really don't think anyone on here would honestly like to hear me sing....and I'm not quite good enough on drums to warrant a drum instrumental...I would gladly help with any cover art/graphics you might want though...

Cheers!
jo

Renegade Angel · 01 Apr 2004, 18:55

I might have a go at Wasted Youth, which should be quite easy!

*AndyK* · 01 Apr 2004, 20:38

A load of Jim Steinman fans created a whole cd's worth (possibly even a double cd) of Jims material as a tribute about 18 months ago, I've not got the shortcut to where the files were uploaded on this PC but I'll try and dig it out from my old pc sometime, there were some great versions of some classics done!!

Heli · 01 Apr 2004, 20:44

You know that theres talk about maybe a convention being arranged. Well maybe we could all chip in and rent a studio for the day and we could all meet up and record some songs!!

I want to be a backing singer!!!

LP · 01 Apr 2004, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

A load of Jim Steinman fans created a whole cd's worth (possibly even a double cd) of Jims material as a tribute about 18 months ago, I've not got the shortcut to where the files were uploaded on this PC but I'll try and dig it out from my old pc sometime, there were some great versions of some classics done!!

Yeah i thought a few Steinman fans had done that, of course we'll do it better :P and I'm sure we'll be nicer about it

Danny L · 04 Apr 2004, 16:21

I'D LOVE TO BE INVOLVED!!!

(hI GUYS IM BACK.......)

ONLY THING IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO RECORD IT WITH....... (I'd love to do CHSIB)

Alex · 04 Apr 2004, 20:22

Count on me for anything needed too. I'm learning Piano and I know basic Bass. :)
I'll have a fiddle and try and learn the greatest song in the world ever created and sang.... Oh, that might be...

Left In The Dark
(the bum kicker of all songs ever!!)

Pudding · 04 Apr 2004, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

A load of Jim Steinman fans created a whole cd's worth (possibly even a double cd) of Jims material as a tribute about 18 months ago, I've not got the shortcut to where the files were uploaded on this PC but I'll try and dig it out from my old pc sometime, there were some great versions of some classics done!!

I got the CD and it's brilliant. You can download the songs by clicking HERE

Spud

*AndyK* · 04 Apr 2004, 23:54

Thanks for the link Spud!! I'd forgotten I'd said I'd dig it out and post it, and now you've saved me the bother

Pudding · 05 Apr 2004, 00:06

Not a problem. The person that runs the site Markus is a really cool guy and not a bad singer himself.

There's been stirrings and rumours of doing another one but hopefully this site LP gets up and running will solve that. I'm wondering if it's going to be just for Meat Loaf songs or for Steinman songs as well? i.e. Total Eclipse, Making Love, Faster Than The Speed Of Night etc etc.

Spud

*AndyK* · 05 Apr 2004, 00:12

If it gets off the ground over here then I'd imagine that it'd just be meat songs, maybe there's scope for the two communities to actually work together on something?

KebLou · 05 Apr 2004, 00:20

That would be cool, if we could pull it off.

LP · 05 Apr 2004, 10:10

I've been working on the site most of the weekend and it's looking quite good (if I do say so myself). Lets have it open for the whole community and all it's related artists and songs, I'm having a non Meat Loaf section for my own stuff so if anyone wants to showcase their music they can!

As its going so well I'm hesitantly suggesting 1/05/04 as a launch date so feel free to send any sound files (I'll convert to mp3) to my email address, if that fails for whatever reason I'll change it to the new website address as soon as i have it.

How exciting!

Luke

LP · 05 Apr 2004, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny L

I'D LOVE TO BE INVOLVED!!!

(hI GUYS IM BACK.......)

ONLY THING IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO RECORD IT WITH....... (I'd love to do CHSIB)

There are quite a few sound recorders you can download and record using your PC. I've got NTrack and it does what I want it to do.

Can anyone else suggest?

Luke

KebLou · 05 Apr 2004, 12:08

What I normally do is record via my mini disc, then connect it to my PC, quality is ok.

AndrewG · 05 Apr 2004, 12:52

That's a great idea. I'll contribute some of my recordings to the site if that's okay.

Thanks Luke. Keep us posted on the URL etc.

Cheers.

Fallen Angel · 05 Apr 2004, 13:29

Excellent idea.
I'll see if i can cadge someequip. from david when i do the show.. and see what i can do!!
Count me in!!!

LP · 08 Apr 2004, 00:52

Update!

I've got the webspace and url sorted, this will be www.lukepower.co.uk and currently displays an under-construction banner (to the horror of all real webmasters).

I have set up 2 email addresses, the first is for general correspondence luke@luke.power.co.uk - I will change my mlukfc details to this soon too. The second address is for submitting sound files, it would be cool if you could send a small avatar sized picture and as many details about yourself and the song to add to the site, the mail address is submitmusic@lukepower.co.uk.

I'm looking into including a forum or guestbook to allow others to review and discuss the music files. Really trying for the 1st of May but if I keep messing things up like I have then it could be longer!

Luke

LP · 26 Apr 2004, 15:55

Just to bring this topic back as I want to launch the site soon....

:0)

Danny L · 02 May 2004, 17:32

i'd lluv to b involved and do chsib!!!!!!!!!

all i need now is equipment, a girl, and backing track [please help!!!!

Dave · 02 May 2004, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by LP

Yeah i thought a few Steinman fans had done that, of course we'll do it better :P and I'm sure we'll be nicer about it

Better? Nicer?

Are snips like that really necessary?

Things like this are said on both Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman websites...and there is talk of why we don't get along.

*grrrrrr*

ROCK ON GOOD TIMES!!!!

Dave

Oriel · 02 May 2004, 20:33

Our Steinman album "Nothing But A Merciless Night" went well (found here: http://www.funkiland.de/merciless.htm). Jac said that Jim was speechless (rare event to say the least) when he got his copy. I think he said something like he was "thrilled and stunned and honored".

Main thing, it was a bit of fun. For people with no musical talent, people could record a music track, and let others put vocals to it. Others did stuff like Wasted Youth".

Nice gesture too.
S.

01 Apr 2004, 16:05	#1
LP Super Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 262	Fans play Meat Loaf - singers, musicians look here! I've had an idea! I've recently been looking at the Testify Guitar Tab thread and I think it would be a really cool idea for all the talented (or not so talented in my case) musicians on this site to record their favourite Meat Loaf song. I'm in the middle of setting up my own web space and I'd be more than happy to host any sound files that we create. It would be such a cool thing to do, we could have mini bio's, pictures and of course the songs we have recorded. I would love to hear the variety of versions we could get together and they really don't have to be professionally recorded, I think most PCs and laptops have built in microphones - that would do the trick. Let me know your thoughts, I do a fairly decent acoustic Heaven Can Wait so as soon as I get the site up I'll add my file so you can see what I'm on about. Maybe I can start a blog too? Luke :P

04 Apr 2004, 16:21	#9
Danny L Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Rutland, England Posts: 453	I'd love...... I'D LOVE TO BE INVOLVED!!! (hI GUYS IM BACK.......) ONLY THING IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO RECORD IT WITH....... (I'd love to do CHSIB)

02 May 2004, 17:32	#23
Danny L Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Rutland, England Posts: 453	chsib i'd lluv to b involved and do chsib!!!!!!!!! all i need now is equipment, a girl, and backing track [please help!!!!

01 Apr 2004, 16:12	#2
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	Thats a good idea LP, I'm going to have some studio time straight after my exams, and I was going to record a couple of Meat songs, so I will send you a copy if you want or when its on my dads site I could send you a link and you could load it from that (if thats possible).

01 Apr 2004, 16:30	#3
LP Super Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 262	Great! Now I've got an incentive to get things up and running. I'll start a Blog on this site as soon as it's ready. Anyone else? Luke

01 Apr 2004, 17:55	#4
RoknRollJesus Livin' La Vida Loafa! Join Date: 03.10.2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	Wonderful idea Luke! Some of the KISS fans did something of the same sort (KAOL-KISS Army On Line) a few times to raise money for Alzheimer's research! Pretty neat project really -people from all over the world sent in tracks for the cds. http://www.musicareonline.org/ Although I really don't think anyone on here would honestly like to hear me sing....and I'm not quite good enough on drums to warrant a drum instrumental...I would gladly help with any cover art/graphics you might want though... Cheers! jo

01 Apr 2004, 18:55	#5
Renegade Angel Super Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Location: UK Posts: 551	I might have a go at Wasted Youth, which should be quite easy!

01 Apr 2004, 20:38	#6
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	A load of Jim Steinman fans created a whole cd's worth (possibly even a double cd) of Jims material as a tribute about 18 months ago, I've not got the shortcut to where the files were uploaded on this PC but I'll try and dig it out from my old pc sometime, there were some great versions of some classics done!!

01 Apr 2004, 20:44	#7
Heli Daddy's little internet junkie Join Date: 29.01.2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 4,596	You know that theres talk about maybe a convention being arranged. Well maybe we could all chip in and rent a studio for the day and we could all meet up and record some songs!! I want to be a backing singer!!!

04 Apr 2004, 20:22	#10
Alex Ooh weee ooOOoh! Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: In the Land of the Manc's Posts: 445	Count on me for anything needed too. I'm learning Piano and I know basic Bass. :) I'll have a fiddle and try and learn the greatest song in the world ever created and sang.... Oh, that might be... Left In The Dark (the bum kicker of all songs ever!!)

04 Apr 2004, 23:54	#12
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Thanks for the link Spud!! I'd forgotten I'd said I'd dig it out and post it, and now you've saved me the bother

05 Apr 2004, 00:06	#13
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	Not a problem. The person that runs the site Markus is a really cool guy and not a bad singer himself. There's been stirrings and rumours of doing another one but hopefully this site LP gets up and running will solve that. I'm wondering if it's going to be just for Meat Loaf songs or for Steinman songs as well? i.e. Total Eclipse, Making Love, Faster Than The Speed Of Night etc etc. Spud

05 Apr 2004, 00:12	#14
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	If it gets off the ground over here then I'd imagine that it'd just be meat songs, maybe there's scope for the two communities to actually work together on something?

05 Apr 2004, 00:20	#15
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	That would be cool, if we could pull it off.

05 Apr 2004, 10:10	#16
LP Super Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 262	I've been working on the site most of the weekend and it's looking quite good (if I do say so myself). Lets have it open for the whole community and all it's related artists and songs, I'm having a non Meat Loaf section for my own stuff so if anyone wants to showcase their music they can! As its going so well I'm hesitantly suggesting 1/05/04 as a launch date so feel free to send any sound files (I'll convert to mp3) to my email address, if that fails for whatever reason I'll change it to the new website address as soon as i have it. How exciting! Luke

05 Apr 2004, 12:08	#18
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	What I normally do is record via my mini disc, then connect it to my PC, quality is ok.

05 Apr 2004, 12:52	#19
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,083	That's a great idea. I'll contribute some of my recordings to the site if that's okay. Thanks Luke. Keep us posted on the URL etc. Cheers.

05 Apr 2004, 13:29	#20
Fallen Angel Youth Gone Wild Join Date: 19.09.2003 Location: See the mad one over there.... Posts: 693	Excellent idea. I'll see if i can cadge someequip. from david when i do the show.. and see what i can do!! Count me in!!!

08 Apr 2004, 00:52	#21
LP Super Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 262	Update! I've got the webspace and url sorted, this will be www.lukepower.co.uk and currently displays an under-construction banner (to the horror of all real webmasters). I have set up 2 email addresses, the first is for general correspondence luke@luke.power.co.uk - I will change my mlukfc details to this soon too. The second address is for submitting sound files, it would be cool if you could send a small avatar sized picture and as many details about yourself and the song to add to the site, the mail address is submitmusic@lukepower.co.uk. I'm looking into including a forum or guestbook to allow others to review and discuss the music files. Really trying for the 1st of May but if I keep messing things up like I have then it could be longer! Luke

26 Apr 2004, 15:55	#22
LP Super Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 262	Just to bring this topic back as I want to launch the site soon.... :0)

02 May 2004, 20:33	#25
Oriel Senior Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 161	Our Steinman album "Nothing But A Merciless Night" went well (found here: http://www.funkiland.de/merciless.htm). Jac said that Jim was speechless (rare event to say the least) when he got his copy. I think he said something like he was "thrilled and stunned and honored". Main thing, it was a bit of fun. For people with no musical talent, people could record a music track, and let others put vocals to it. Others did stuff like Wasted Youth". Nice gesture too. S.