What DMB song to perform?

paulaitchison · Unread post by **paulaitchison** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:52 am

BOWA or stay,

neither song need the missing violin and they are tight, tims stay part is cool,

dmfollower · Unread post by **dmfollower** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:54 am

MakoMako wrote:I know this question has been asked half a dozen times, and probably the exact same situation as well.

The thing that I'm asking is about what DMB song should I play for my school's talent show. I'm doing it with a band, no mine mind you, but the band is full. They have a guitarist, keyboardist, bass, drummer, saxophonist, and they can get hold of a violinist if it comes down to it. They want me to come in to act as the sort of 'Dave' of the group. I'd be playing Dave's part and singing, while the other guitarist would be playing Tim's part.

My biggest question are there any songs you would definatly suggest that both Tim and Dave shine in, and sounds absolutely wonderful as a full-band with Tim there? Any help would be appriciated, considering the sooner we pick the song, the sooner we can start practicing.

P.S.
We'd like to do something more upbeat, not needing to be well-known, just upbeat as far as Dave goes. Thanks again.

Just out of curiousity, whats your favorite dmb song?

The Scarlet Pimpernel · Unread post by **The Scarlet Pimpernel** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:13 am

trippin billies and ynk would work!

MakoMako · Unread post by **MakoMako** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:15 am

It changes all the time, but I think right now I'm a bit stuck on Stay or Leave again. I'm likeing Old Dirt Hill, only because I just learned how to play it solo. But Stay or Leave definatly.

Normally that would solve the problem, but the band that I'm playing with isn't quite as big of a fan as me, so it also comes down to what they want too. And they'll probably go for a slight bit more main-stream or older DMB.

AlpineValley · Unread post by **AlpineValley** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:36 am

taparoo wrote:
DMBassist52 wrote:no matter what you play, try and have someone record it. i'd like to hear you and your band's dmb covers
yeah, definitely try to record it. I'd be interested in hearing it.

it would be really sweet to hear

MakoMako · Unread post by **MakoMako** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:36 am

I managed to talk the band a bit, and a few of the members are a fan of Rapunzel. What do you guys think as far as playing that would go? It's not a definate thing yet, but I think it could be an option.

Thanks again for all of the support and comments guys.

pacific34 · Unread post by **pacific34** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:33 pm

if your band can pull off Rapunzal, then more power to you. i'm thinking spotlight. dave hates it, but i love it.

ut4ever8 · Unread post by **ut4ever8** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:53 pm

Im a big fan of Rapunzel, if you can pull it off i think that would be a winner for sure

hofdaddy · Unread post by **hofdaddy** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:48 pm

never ever play spotlight. if the band wants rapunzel give them rapunzel. Play this shit outta the song. Make sure the drummer's cowbell can be heard from miles away cause that's what kids nowadays like.

Taylor2885 · Unread post by **Taylor2885** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:56 pm

I would go with All Along the Watchtower if A) you have a strong ass voice that can just belt it out (especially at the end) and B) if you can just rock out a fuckin' sweet jam. If you have a tim/guitar player and a keyboardist it should be very easily done. If you nail both the vocals and the music, your audience would be left awe struck i think.

If not that you'd probably be better off going with a more well known song. It's sad, but unfortunately the less-known songs that we all know and love and that we think freakin' rock won't get an eclectic crowd like a high school crowd going. I'd say go with something well-known if all else fails.

I like the idea of Rapunzel too, tough to pull off in a full band, but bad ass if you can do it.

MakoMako · Unread post by **MakoMako** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:08 pm

Well, we've got a few months, since the talent show isn't until the spring. The entire group have been musicians on some level since they were young. I think we might be able to pull off Rapunzel.

But, I do like the idea of All Along the Watchtower if no one else does it. It tends to be a static solo that someone does every year, but they often do the Dylan version. My voice isn't quite strong enough yet, but its been improving quite a bit. Four months ago it was horrible, now it's not too bad.

Thanks again for all of the replies guys.

taparoo · Unread post by **taparoo** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:19 pm

MakoMako wrote:Well, we've got a few months, since the talent show isn't until the spring. The entire group have been musicians on some level since they were young. I think we might be able to pull off Rapunzel.

If you do end up playing Rapunzel, make sure you do the PNPampa intro.

proudestmonkey41 · Unread post by **proudestmonkey41** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 5:25 pm

MakoMako wrote:Well, we've got a few months, since the talent show isn't until the spring. The entire group have been musicians on some level since they were young. I think we might be able to pull off Rapunzel.

But, I do like the idea of All Along the Watchtower if no one else does it. It tends to be a static solo that someone does every year, but they often do the Dylan version. My voice isn't quite strong enough yet, but its been improving quite a bit. Four months ago it was horrible, now it's not too bad.

Thanks again for all of the replies guys.

do you by anychance have any recordings of your voice when it was horrible?? and maybe one now? haha.. i always enjoy hearing people who sing badly and then improve months later, it inspires me. Mangold sticks out in my mind as one... also if your doing any exercises to improve your voice id love to hear em haha.

back to the main topic.. id say two step or watchtower for sure!

MakoMako · Unread post by **MakoMako** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:34 pm

proudestmonkey41 wrote:
MakoMako wrote:Well, we've got a few months, since the talent show isn't until the spring. The entire group have been musicians on some level since they were young. I think we might be able to pull off Rapunzel.

But, I do like the idea of All Along the Watchtower if no one else does it. It tends to be a static solo that someone does every year, but they often do the Dylan version. My voice isn't quite strong enough yet, but its been improving quite a bit. Four months ago it was horrible, now it's not too bad.

Thanks again for all of the replies guys.
do you by anychance have any recordings of your voice when it was horrible?? and maybe one now? haha.. i always enjoy hearing people who sing badly and then improve months later, it inspires me. Mangold sticks out in my mind as one... also if your doing any exercises to improve your voice id love to hear em haha.

back to the main topic.. id say two step or watchtower for sure!

Haha, actually, yes I do. I just uploaded one onto my soundclick for the occasion. I recognize that my voice sucked then, and might not be TOO much better now, but it is better.

http://www.soundclick.com/thewalkingmanproject

There you go. The one labeled Demo is the one of me sounding like crap. The same song is Put It On A Chain that I did the other day.[/list]

Taylor2885 · Unread post by **Taylor2885** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:47 pm

We did Watchtower for my talent show when I was a senior (like ages ago) and it came out real nice. Our keyboard player and electric guitarist dueled back and forth for a while, it was awesome. If you really let loose and just belt that shit out people should go nuts, they did at my school anyway.

Rapunzel's a good choice too, though, it's got a really nice jam at the end that's fun for the whole band. So both would work.

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