Rock Band

did you see the south park episode about guitar hero??

Hey! They don't have anything for those of us who play the sax!

Jessica

That was funny stuff.

what instruments do they offer?

I am GREAT at triangle.

word.

i'll wait until they incorporate cowbell.

They definitely do not include a sax, which is blatant discrimination!

Jessica

triangle...cow bell...sax...

this is how cool bands get started.

A cool band like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uw03hS_EMY

Jessica

exactly like that! except if we're going to move like robots, we have to cover this song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNKHTlWgWmg

Actually the mic doubles as a cowbell/triangle.

During parts where there aren't any vocals, the vocalist slaps the mic like a triangle.

It felt great waking up and pretending like I could play guitar to Faith No More's "Epic" this morning.

...and the South Park reference comes full circle.

I finished the guitar tour on Easy, and one of the songs you unlock near the end is "Timmy and the Lords of the Underworld". It was a riot.

Starting to work my way through medium now. I played for a while at the little video game store near my house. Playing with 4 people is a BLAST!

Is there a Christian Rock version? :twisted:

There's some Weezer in there...does that count?

I love this game so bad. I wish that they will add more songs sung by women.

WORD. they've got "celebrity skin" and what else? not much at all, really. i say we come up with a wish list and submit it to them. although i imagine most of them will be 90s bands.

They have HEART, which is good. But definitely a shortage of songs by chicks!

i love heart. i heart heart.

in fact, the original script i wrote for "slay ride" has ruby larocca's character referring to her breasts as "ann" and "nancy". before they filmed, i changed it to "sid and nancy" because her character is more of a punker.

There's one Blondie song (I think 'Call Me') available for download on XBL.

I haven't played in a few weeks (Persona 3: FES is eating ALL my playing time) but if anyone plays online on 360 add bumscorner to your friend list. I love getting online and rocking out virtually.

Downloaded "Train In Vain" this morning (arguably the best Clash song ever). It was a freekin' blast!

I need to get a mic stand so I can sing and play at the same time though.

Do what my hubby does. He clips the mic to a light stand so he can sing and play.

That's a much better idea than putting an eye hook in the ceiling so the mic hangs down, like I'm a crooner from the 40s.

That would look cool, though.

I think a suspended mic like that would make you look more like the referee from a '40s boxing match more than anything else.

Jessica

I was going for the Tom Jones in the Art of Noise video for "Kiss" look personally.

I'm sorry, what? You want Tom Jones to give you a kiss?

Jessica

For the mic...it might just be worth it.

Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones

The Cars self titled album came out today for 360. Great stuff!

Sweet! I love The Cars. I was hoping we'd get something from them. I really hope they'll give us "You Might Think", but this album is a good start!

I'll have to dl that later. Thanks for the info!

Dude, how can you noyt love The cars?

shake it up

Agreed!

We should set up a Rock Band night so everyone can play together online.

Played several of The Cars's tracks last night. Good stuff!

Let me know when you can play and Craig and I will try to hook up with ya.

Just played with my daughter for a little bit actually.

Next week is Disturbed and Jimmy Buffett:

"Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett (master - new original recording)
"Cheeseburger in Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett (master - new original recording)
"Volcano" by Jimmy Buffett (master - new original recording)
"Indestructible" by Disturbed (master)
"Inside the Fire" by Disturbed (master)
"Perfect Insanity" by Disturbed (master)

Might have to pick up the Buffett personally.

Jimmy Buffett?? Holy shit!

Disturbed is cool, too, but Buffett is a totally unexpected surprise. Thanks for the news!

Hey eshbums, have you downloaded Buffet? We played his 3 last night. Not the greatest songs to 'rock out' to, but fun, especially Cheeseburger in Paradise on guitar.

I did download them indeed!

I need to start getting online more often! I used to love these tunes, but the new remasters seem, I don't know, too polished maybe?

Next week is a bunch of MTV2 trash.

Bring on the freekin' Pixies and Who!

6/24 - Pixies "Doolittle" album.

SWEET!

Have you seen the song list for RB2???? Check this out!!!!

* 1. AC/DC “Let There Be Rock” 1970s
* 2. AFI “Girl’s Gone Grey” 2000’s
* 3. Alanis Morissette “You Oughta Know” 1990’s
* 4. Alice in Chains “Man in the Box” 1990’s
* 5. Allman Brothers “Ramblin’ Man” 1970’s
* 6. Avenged Sevenfold “Almost Easy” 2000’s
* 7. Bad Company “Shooting Star” 1970’s
* 8. Beastie Boys “So Whatcha Want” 1990’s
* 9. Beck “E-Pro” 2000’s
* 10. Bikini Kill “Rebel Girl” 1990’s
* 11. Billy Idol “White Wedding Pt. I” 1980’s
* 12. Blondie “One Way or Another” 1970’s
* 13. Bob Dylan “Tangled Up in Blue” 1970’s
* 14. Bon Jovi “Livin’ on a Prayer” 1980’s
* 15. Cheap Trick “Hello There” 1970’s
* 16. Devo “Uncontrollable Urge” 1980’s
* 17. Dinosaur Jr. “Feel the Pain” 1990’s
* 18. Disturbed “Down with the Sickness” 2000’s
* 19. Dream Theater “Panic Attack” 2000’s
* 20. Duran Duran “Hungry Like the Wolf” 1980’s
* 21. Elvis Costello “Pump It Up” 1970’s
* 22. Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way” 1970’s
* 23. Foo Fighters “Everlong” 1990’s
* 24. Guns N’ Roses “Shackler’s Revenge” 2000’s
* 25. Interpol “PDA” 2000’s
* 26. Jane’s Addiction “Mountain Song” 1980’s
* 27. Jethro Tull “Aqualung” 1970’s
* 28. Jimmy Eat World “The Middle” 2000’s
* 29. Joan Jett “Bad Reputation” 1980’s
* 30. Journey “Anyway You Want It” 1970’s
* 31. Judas Priest “Painkiller” 1990’s
* 32. Kansas “Carry On Wayward Son” 1970’s
* 33. L7 “Pretend We’re Dead” 1990’s
* 34. Lacuna Coil “Our Truth” 2000’s
* 35. Linkin Park “One Step Closer” 2000’s
* 36. Lit “My Own Worst Enemy” 1990’s
* 37. Lush “De-Luxe” 1990’s
* 38. Mastodon “Colony of Birchmen” 2000’s
* 39. Megadeth “Peace Sells” 1980’s
* 40. Metallica “Battery” 1980’s
* 41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Where’d You Go” 1990’s
* 42. Modest Mouse “Float On” 2000’s
* 43. Motorhead “Ace of Spades” 1980’s
* 44. Nirvana “Drain You” 1990’s
* 45. Norman Greenbaum “Spirit in the Sky” 1960’s
* 46. Panic at the Disco “Nine in the Afternoon” 2000’s
* 47. Paramore “That’s What You Get” 2000’s
* 48. Pearl Jam “Alive” 1990’s
* 49. Presidents of the USA “Lump” 1990’s
* 50. Rage Against the Machine “Testify” 1990’s
* 51. Ratt “Round & Round” 1980’s
* 52. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Give it Away” 1990’s
* 53. Rise Against “Give it All” 2000’s
* 54. Rush “The Trees” 1970’s
* 55. Silversun Pickups “Lazy Eye” 2000’s
* 56. Smashing Pumpkins “Today” 1990’s
* 57. Social Distortion “I Was Wrong” 1990’s
* 58. Sonic Youth “Teenage Riot” 1980’s
* 59. Soundgarden “Spoonman” 1990’s
* 60. Squeeze “Cool for Cats” 1970’s
* 61. Steely Dan “Bodhitsattva” 1970’s
* 62. Steve Miller Band “Rock’n Me” 1970’s
* 63. Survivor “Eye of the Tiger” 1980’s
* 64. System of a Down “Chop Suey” 2000’s
* 65. Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” 1970’s
* 66. Tenacious D “Master Exploder” 2000’s
* 67. Testament “Souls of Black” 1990’s
* 68. The Donnas “New Kid in School” 2000’s
* 69. The Go-Go’s “We Got the Beat” 1980’s
* 70. The Grateful Dead “Alabama Getaway” 1980’s
* 71. The Guess Who “American Woman” 1970’s
* 72. The Muffs “Kids in America” 1990’s
* 73. The Offspring “Come Out & Play (Keep ‘em Separated)” 1990’s
* 74. The Replacements “Alex Chilton” 1980’s
* 75. The Who “Pinball Wizard” 1960’s
* 76. Abnormality “Visions” 2000’s
* 77. Anarchy Club “Get Clean” 2000’s
* 78. Bang Camaro “Night Lies” 2000’s
* 79. Breaking Wheel “Shoulder to the Plow” 2000’s
* 80. The Libyans “Neighborhood” 2000’s
* 81. The Main Drag “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter” 2000’s
* 82. Speck “Conventional Lover” 2000’s
* 83. The Sterns “Supreme Girl” 2000’s
* 84. That Handsome Devil “Rob the Prez-O-Dent” 2000’s

Nice, well rounded selection. Lots of classic tunes. I love that most songs from RB1 and RB2 will be compatible with each other (no disc swapping). It boggles the mind that no one has done that before.

I saw that today!

There's a lot of junk on there, but man, Elvis Costello and Talking Heads? I may never leave the house again!

It is great that downloads for RB1 will work in RB2. I am picking this up day one!

Oh, speaking of...Who's Greatest Hits should be available today.

"37. Lush “De-Luxe” 1990’s "

WOW. That's so friggin' awesome!! I can't wait!

9/15 is the release date.

I am all over that. I might have to take that day off work just to soak in all the awesomeness.

Tomorrow's downloads:

Devo - "Girl U Want" (new original recording) - 160 MSP - $1.99
Devo - "Through Being Cool" (new original recording) - 160 MSP - $1.99
Duran Duran - "Girls on Film" - 160 MSP - $1.99
Duran Duran - "Rio" - 160 MSP - $1.99
The Janitors - "Get Your Rock On" - 80 MSP - $0.99

No clue who or what The Janitors are, but you bet your ass I'll be downloading the rest of those.

I might have to bust out my zippered leather pants for tomorrow.

Oh wait, they shrank in the closet. That's right.