When it comes down to it, it gets kinda difficult picking genres anymore. We have done so many, leaving obscure ones that could potentially turn people off. So if a genre is reused (many of which get done once a year, almost), there should be ample spacing. Here's one we haven't done in a long time....
Genre: DISCO!
Subject: Animals (except for duck, that's been done)
Yep, Disco! The last time around, it was in August 2012, so I think more than enough time has passed. As far as the subject (optional, as always) it just seems funny. Sorry, but I can't write a serious song if my life depended on it. Good luck everyone! And here is a drawing of a disco ostrich from when we did disco last.
It doesn't happen too often, but when it does, it is well deserved on both sides. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a TIE! That's right! In the two weeks of voting, both Danny Imig and Jeff Coral received seven votes for their songs. I feel the struggle that resulted in the tie, both of these songs are great and the decision is a difficult one. Congratulations to both Danny and Jeff! Anyways! If you hadn't listened, check out these songs below. If you had heard them, have another listen!
For March, we decided to go with a genre that hadn't been done in a few years. Previously, we had Blues Songs about Buddy Christ, from the Kevin Smith movie Dogma. This time around the subject wasn't nearly as specific, it was "A gain and a loss" This seemed like an appropriate theme for blues music. As always, it is an optional subject. Anyways, we ended up with four cool songs. While I was listening to blues, to get some ideas for my song, I felt really disapointed, thinking that all blues songs sound the same. Well, each one of these songs is significantly different but all fit the criteria. I am very impressed with them all! Have a listen and vote your for favorite below!
Rene Zansman - I Lost My Bottom Dollar
My comments: Rene goes raunchy with his blues song and I just love the weird gruff and snotty sounding vocals. The guitars and harmonica work out really well too, giving it a great blues feel. It's upbeat, it's bluesy and it's definitely punk.
Jeff Coral - She Won't Play
My comments: Jeff is new to the game, with this being his second song. He has a really great sound, both with his vocals and guitar work, that naturally lends itself to blues. I can't put my finger on it exactly but the vocals remind me of 90's alternative. They have a kinda Stone Temple Pilots/Alice in Chains/Creed sort of a vibe to them that makes me nostalgic.
Danny Imig - Six String Highway (Wang Bar Blues)
My comments: Slide guitar! I love it! Danny grabs a bluesy aspect for his song that I never even thought of. It really has a cool Led Zeppelin feel to it and I really enjoy that about the song. What goes well with the song is envisioning Danny playing it with a lit cigarette in the strings on the head stock of the guitar and him playing slide with a Bic lighter.
Jen Robinson and Brian Salapek - A Gain and a Loss
My comments: I decided that a slow blues approach would be a nice direction to go with this song. I think it came out pretty well, even if it is very basic and standard. Jen did a nice job with the vocals and there is even a guest singer towards the end, that I decided not to edit out! It's definitely the slowest of the four songs, but still has a great blues feel.
