Comments on: Jukebox of the Dead Countdown III – “Faith” (live) & “Something About You”

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:19:28 +0000

All right. We all know the connection with “Something..” by now. Sorry to bust some balls.
As the vocals are fading out, leaving the organ solo at the end, one of the last things heard is the line, “…crackles in my bones”. Was that too a reference to Mister Electricity, or is that a line from the original version of this song?
If it’s an extra, bonus reference, I believe more ‘props’ are in order.

By: kebabdylan

kebabdylan — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:08:58 +0000

never thought it was “bad” per se. just never really thought of it at all. it was just a song from the 80’s.

i really like the use of that song I am not supposed to mention in this one. The invisible touch self reference is hilarious (especially the one guitar line) and so out of place but this one really has a nice feel to it. it adds to the song.

one thing I keep hearing though is once the second verse hits and its drums and guitar and “organ”… I keep thinking the vocals should be up close and clear sans the “video kill the radio star” effect.

By: detholz

detholz — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:36:39 +0000

‘Bab: See? It really ain’t so bad. I did little to change the hooks/melodies from the original.

By: kebabdylan

kebabdylan — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:57:50 +0000

i have had that song stuck in my head for the past two days… I really super like it.

By: detholz

detholz — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:05:01 +0000

‘Bab: It’s too late for you, homo. That was one Freudian slip too many.

Deej: Well, it is sort of nostalgic, I suppose, as I was thinking about my now-fiancee when I put it together. This was before we had our relationship rubber-stamped by a pedigreed official, so I was in Lonely-ville at the time.

Jim: Glad you all like this live version of “Faith.” The song works in a live setting, but I’ve never been convinced by the 3 or 4 recordings we’ve done.

If Waldo was dressed as a wizard, you might have a hard time seeing him in a dark forest.

BP = Baby Porick?! Baby Porick?!? Congrats to both of you! You know, BP, there are a few things in life more important than Halloween.

That said, the Empty Bottle is convenient to a number of hospitals. Aside from that, the Empty Bottle ITSELF might be a prime location in which to have Child Numero Uno. The sights, the sounds, the smells… they all point towards one idea: “BABY.”

Sorry to miss you, BP, but certainly understandable. Give our best to Mandie!

By: BP

BP — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:07:51 +0000

Great work as usual, Jim (and Jon, Ben, Karl, and Andrew). I really like the “Something” arrangement, and definitely caught the old-school Detholz reference.

Really wish I could make it to this year’s Jukebox of the Dead show. Mandie and I have Baby Porick #1 (a girl, named Ruby) on the way (due 11/6), so heading into the city keeps us a little too far from the hospital in case Ruby decides to show up a week early.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:01:45 +0000

I agree with dj. “Something” definitely has a kind of close-to-your-heart feel to it. Ironically, the feeling kind of shines through the distant sounding, transistor radio like vocals. And the harmonies in this one are just beautiful. Very powerful track. I’m surprised the folks with Lujo picked “Invisible” over this one.
And as for Faith; I’m just ecstatic of the fact that, with the extensive musical knowledge the band possesses, you all decide to use your powers to rock so hard.
And Kebab, proper Where’s Waldo etiquette is to give everyone a chance to find Waldo before you point him out. It’s alright, I suppose. He was kind of standing in the middle of a black and green forest in this one anyway.

I’m digging these two. Can’t wait to hear all the ones you’ve kept. Rock on.

By: dj

dj — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:41:43 +0000

Ok, back to the music. Gotta say “Faith” is quite tasty. Had heard it live plenty, but hadn’t heard this studio version. Nicely done. Thanks for giving it up for your fans.

I can tell you like “Something about you”. Or at least it seems that way. Or there’s an element of nostalgia there or something. With the other covers you do, you skewer it and show the world the innards. And we love it. With this one I can smell a little T.L.C. and a touch of Mr. Electricity.

By: kebabdylan

kebabdylan — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:46:23 +0000

OK OK. i will admit that was not intentional. wish it was. pretty funny. but i definitely would have refered to it as a “pump organ” so let me rephrase: “i commend your musical inclination to select a churchy sounding midi keyboard setting for this song”

By: detholz

detholz — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:24:48 +0000

‘Bab: Touching the wedding organ is my specialty.

AIP: Homo blog.