psydoll Posted April 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Happy Accident isn't THAT bad a name I don't think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Its a school band name, and a particularly bad one at that, er hypothetically speaking that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I'm hoping to catch the Snafu gig, what time are you guys on?may holiday next day. mmmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Doors officially open at 2000, there are DJs on 1st, so I reckon about 9pm, but will update on the day after soundcheck. Itching to play!I heard we got a photo in the Evening Times from that gig, will maybe post some taken by the same guy when we get copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I remember the original name - Happy AccidentFuck I've spent all week trying to dredge that one up from the depths. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 "Its just happy accidents we have on this show!"STONERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 That is a classic microphone head, they were devoted to hair topiary in the 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 I'm hoping to catch the Snafu gig' date=' what time are you guys on?may holiday next day. mmmmmmm. [/quote']see you there shithead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Looks like time is not on our side re the mixed set, so will have to go for conventional gaps approach, albeit with quick turnaround. Will still aim to ignite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 How did you get on at T Break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Went great, , even though we were on first, but it did mean we got a soundcheck. The place filled up well quickly, so there was plenty atmosphere, and the whole night was good banter.Yet to play a bad gig in the weej (yes there is some timber at hand), heres hoping it stays that way! Carnage factor; relatively low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Went great' date=' , even though we were on first, but it did mean we got a soundcheck. The place filled up well quickly, so there was plenty atmosphere, and the whole night was good banter.Yet to play a bad gig in the weej (yes there is some timber at hand), heres hoping it stays that way! Carnage factor; relatively low.[/quote']I enjoyed the Snafu gig, I was the audience! Where the fuck was everyone? Twas good anyhoo....like a private gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Good point Betamax. I was kind of wondering how I missed you there, coz I was one of the ten or so who were there too - thought I would recoginise you as i'm sure we spoke briefly when you guys played at the Lemon Tree with AKA the Fox. When's the next Videos gig anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Ach the Triptych thing was a back door blag anyway, so can't complain about the turnout, just made us more determined to devastate Glasgow. Speaking of which there is now a nice wee review of Sunday night on the T Break page here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I just listened to an AKA the Fox mp3 at last and this is my opinion on it:The singer is really good and has a very distinctive voice, definately the strongest element of the whole track. Something about this reminds me of simple minds! It's definately very poppy, and a little retro, well structured, and certainly a lot more interesting than the average aberdeen band. On the downside, the vocals sound digitally clipped and harsh and the drums are pathetic. The bog standard 909 kick in the intro says it all, the drum sounds used are bland default drum machine samples, the closed hat is far too high in the mix and the end result is that it sounds like an otherwise good tune has been ruined by some untalented producer sticking a shitty half-arsed drum track over it. Bin the drum machine and get a human drummer and producer with a degree of competence that matches the vocal and guitar parts.Good effort though all in all compared to the usual aberdeen fare, plenty of potential, just needs tightening up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I just listened to an AKA the Fox mp3 at last and this is my opinion on it:The singer is really good and has a very distinctive voice' date=' definately the strongest element of the whole track. Something about this reminds me of simple minds! It's definately very poppy, and a little retro, well structured, and certainly a lot more interesting than the average aberdeen band. On the downside, the vocals sound digitally clipped and harsh and the drums are pathetic. The bog standard 909 kick in the intro says it all, the drum sounds used are bland default drum machine samples, the closed hat is far too high in the mix and the end result is that it sounds like an otherwise good tune has been ruined by some untalented producer sticking a shitty half-arsed drum track over it. Bin the drum machine and get a human drummer and producer with a degree of competence that matches the vocal and guitar parts.Good effort though all in all compared to the usual aberdeen fare, plenty of potential, just needs tightening up.[/quote']dont agree bout the drums since I love robot drums it makes the whole band sounds like a machine live (a good thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Good point Betamax. I was kind of wondering how I missed you there' date=' coz I was one of the ten or so who were there too - thought I would recoginise you as i'm sure we spoke briefly when you guys played at the Lemon Tree with AKA the Fox. When's the next Videos gig anyway?[/quote']well at the end of I wanna be your Dog there was only me and me chick stood holding our our empty beer glasses on the dancefloor so we woulda been hard to miss! Ive got a skinheed hairdoo at the mo so maybe you didnt recognise me, plus Im sure you think Im our bass player anyway (the wierd albino guy in the kilt), cos hes the one who generally talks to everone at gigsi thought there would lotsa people there to chat to to be honest.... part time scenesters! anyhoo next up for TV isZapatista solidarity benefit 26th June (Sunday) at the Tunnels beingb organised by the Sidca chapsFeaturing>>>>>>>The showing of a documentary, and a talk from the Edinchiapas group. Alan Cynic Sidca or Saint Maybe Some stuff from Rory & Lea's Kovorox roster Spike Pile Driver The Sultans of Cripple The Videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hmmm, am curious to know what vintage of mp3 you heard, basically if its last years I agree that it sounds a bit dodge, and if its this years I don't, whats the song & describe any distinguishing features please. The thing is that the electronic tech element is what I love about it, the more we sound like a rock band the less interested I am. We ave started working with a drummer recently, and he is a full-on member of the band now, even though not YET live. But the crucial factor is that he is (I THINK) the best techno/house/electro etc DJ in toon, so that remains a huge influence on the sound & riddims. That said, I just don't buy the orthodoxy that 'real' drums are better than 'fake'. Ta for comment anyway, always handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 the best drummers are the ones who can sound like drum machines anywayall humans will be replaced with computors unless we become better than computors and that is unlikely given our limited capacity to upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 As Lee Perry said 'I hit drummer wit machine til e play as tight as machine' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 manmachinethat's me with my Roland TD6,it sounds like a machine but programmed better HAH!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 But does it wind the singer up within 5 minutes of talking to him? You got no worries man, you're in 3 bands already, surely thats treble the fun already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 its a fact that drum machines have better personalities than human drummersi would be much more comfortable introducing my Roland TR606 to family or friends than the drummer out of TVand for some reason drummers seem proud of their social disfunctionality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeornothing Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 TR606...retro garbage Sounds as cheap and nasty as it looks...Pick up an SR16 and a DM PRO module....slightest bit more flexible than 16 beats per bar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 TR606...retro garbage Sounds as cheap and nasty as it looks...Pick up an SR16 and a DM PRO module....slightest bit more flexible than 16 beats per bar... dont need no modern shite!when a nice cheapo cliche boof tsh boof boof tsh does the the trick!Ive also got a Roland presets beatbox CR2000? which is even more unflexible than the 606 and therefor its even better.......the bossanova preset being my favorite...no human interference with the genius of the machines see!got a fully programmable drum sampler too for modern shit if I need to go there, but to be honest I prefer the simple cheapo sounds and me sampler just gets filled with 606 stuff anywaythe SR16 sounds like a rock drummer in an 80s studio with his soul removed > its not a proper machinebleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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