Keys-inspired DLC...

Burning Eclipse

Since the Eurogamer Expo I've been thinking about RB3 an unhealthy amount. Some of those thoughts have been about post-RB3 DLC.

I think Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf would be a perfect track for the game. It would be pretty high-tier on every instrument (top tier for most) and it highlights keys and vocal harmonies! If you're not familiar with the song, then all hope it lost.

The obvious stuff is to patch things like Queen, Boston, Grateful Dead, Journey etc., but I'd like your thoughts on new ground that DLC can break now that keys are in the game.

calex71

The Final Countdown from Lego: RB ...... That is all.

Burning Eclipse

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

The obvious stuff is to patch things like Queen, Boston, Grateful Dead, Journey etc., but I'd like your thoughts on new ground that DLC can break now that keys are in the game.

calex71 wrote: »

The Final Countdown from Lego: RB ...... That is all.

New songs!!!

Also, I agree...

calex71

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

New songs!!!

Also, I agree...

LoL I know but that 1 song would be worth 100

I hear there is a Bon Jovi 12 pack post launch that could be interesting.

Stuff I'd like to see ? Hmmmmmmmmmm Ben Folds for a start + or - the 5 , RB3 was made for it.

D4RK ONION

Keys remake: Carry on Wayward Son, Smokin'

Keys DLC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwkej79U3ek

:P

Butterflies and Hurricanes by Muse would be insane.

D4RK ONION

They should put in some beatmania songs if they can get hold of them. Imagine The Least 100 seconds on the RB! That'd be awesome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w3PjRvowmw

johnny_ultimate

I needs this song in the haste!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqlRorsSsS0

And in the extremely unlikely event they put up Good Intentions Paving Company by Joanna Newsom, I would literally cry tears of joy. Poor vocalists though, poor poor vocalists:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STwVx6ynYjk

In short, less rock, more alternative stuffs. Alternative & Indie Band 3 doesn't have quite the same ring to it.

Konata

Bat Out Of Hell would be so frickin' awesome. That song was the soundtrack to my childhood (parents were MASSIVE Meat Loaf fans :P) and playing it on RB... *goes off in a haze*

Burning Eclipse

Hotaru wrote: »

Bat Out Of Hell would be so frickin' awesome. That song was the soundtrack to my childhood (parents were MASSIVE Meat Loaf fans :P) and playing it on RB... *goes off in a haze*

That post is, word for word, the relationship I have to that song.

Yreval

This would be pretty cool to play on keys:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvJ7PLtTK-4

Not only that but there's a solo for every instrument, one after another in the middle of the song.

D4RK ONION

That was the most gratuitous, self-indulgent piece of music I've heard in a long time. And I enjoyed every second of it! Great recommendation Yreval

calex71

More Dream Theater ftw.

Heard this for the 1st time in years the other day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azVqekQBK8g

Nockz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiTm0L05q4k

My contribution is anything from Sonata Arctica really.

Keys w/ solo, guitar with solo, vocals with harmonies, drums with double bass and a bass guitar. Ticks all of RB3's boxes

Twilightning

Nockz wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiTm0L05q4k

My contribution is anything from Sonata Arctica really.

Keys w/ solo, guitar with solo, vocals with harmonies, drums with double bass and a bass guitar. Ticks all of RB3's boxes

Sonata Arctica are actually my favourite band and Flag in the Ground is gonna be available on the RBN soon, they're playtesting it! I would have preferred some of their older stuff most definitely, but it's still gonna be challenging nonetheless. Songs from Ecliptica or Silence would definitely put skilled players to the test. Would you like to see these songs guys?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWQ973Vnmkg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWngWmz9e6U

Keyboard/guitar solos and double bass galore!

Nockz

Twilightning wrote: »

Sonata Arctica are actually my favourite band and Flag in the Ground is gonna be available on the RBN soon, they're playtesting it! I would have preferred some of their older stuff most definitely, but it's still gonna be challenging nonetheless. Songs from Ecliptica or Silence would definitely put skilled players to the test. Would you like to see these songs guys?

Keyboard/guitar solos and double bass galore!

They are my favourite band too! You can't really go wrong with most of their tracks. Unia and the Last Days of Grays albums are quite different but yeah, they really accenuate the RB feature set a lot.

I thought we can't get RBN songs in Ireland though. Same reason we can't get indie games... no?

Twilightning

Nockz wrote: »

They are my favourite band too! You can't really go wrong with most of their tracks. Unia and the Last Days of Grays albums are quite different but yeah, they really accenuate the RB feature set a lot.

I thought we can't get RBN songs in Ireland though. Same reason we can't get indie games... no?

I know there's some way around it here. I think someone here mentioned it before!

calex71

Nockz wrote: »

I thought we can't get RBN songs in Ireland though. Same reason we can't get indie games... no?

Exactly , but it hasn't stopped me

Just create a UK account, you'll need to use a points card because a credit card will not work as it would be an irish billing address, points are cheaper online anyway.

johnny_ultimate

calex71 wrote: »

Exactly , but it hasn't stopped me

Just create a UK account, you'll need to use a points card because a credit card will not work as it would be an irish billing address, points are cheaper online anyway.

I must do this, there are some Sleater-Kinney and Hold Steady songs on there I really must play. Where'd you get the points out of curiosity?

I just don't get the lack of RBN in Ireland It could only be profitable.

Nockz

Make a UK silver account and I can download RBN songs to my 360 for use by my other gold accounts? Hmmmm yup, must try this.

Twilightning

Nockz wrote: »

Make a UK silver account and I can download RBN songs to my 360 for use by my other gold accounts? Hmmmm yup, must try this.

Would the individual songs not be tied to that one account though? If the above does work I'm gonna get on it right away.

Nockz

Twilightning wrote: »

Would the individual songs not be tied to that one account though? If the above does work I'm gonna get on it right away.

No, the DLC is tied to the 360 though and might need a Live connection to work if you plan on using another tag other than the one you used to download it me thinks.

calex71

I'm always signed into live so but I can test it in a bit and check for you while offline. But the songs will work with any profile on that console.

I get my points from Live-codes.com but a points card from a shop like xtravision or hmv etc will do the trick also.

johnny_ultimate

Just set up a silver account for the UK, picked up some points and success! Spent the last half hour with some of my favourites (Jumpers rocks in RB). It's a bit time consuming with setting up a new email etc.. and the RBN doesn't have a lot I recognise, but it deffo works, and on my main Irish profile too.

Burning Eclipse

Life on Mars by Bowie. If you're not a fan then shame on you.

This one is all about the Piano and Vocals for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v--IqqusnNQ

calex71

Not a huge fan but this would be a good one for sure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QKsTrd1x9o

Mr. K

Hotaru wrote: »

Bat Out Of Hell would be so frickin' awesome. That song was the soundtrack to my childhood (parents were MASSIVE Meat Loaf fans :P) and playing it on RB... *goes off in a haze*

I think the whole Bat out of Hell album would be rather cool...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fAPEUWowEc

tman

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Life on Mars by Bowie. If you're not a fan then shame on you.

This one is all about the Piano and Vocals for me.

"Five years" would be another strong vocal and keys Bowie number, would love that too!

I'm showing my ubercheesy side here, but either "Bronski Beat - Smalltown boy" or "Lotus Eaters - The first picture of you" would have to be my dream choices. (both for vocals and keys)

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

It's a bit time consuming with setting up a new email etc.. and the RBN doesn't have a lot I recognise, but it deffo works, and on my main Irish profile too.

I always just use @googlemail.com instead of @gmail.com for mine - hey presto, instant second email address! (not much use if you don't use gmail of course...)

Burning Eclipse

I know almost nothing about Biffy Clyro, but this song would also be a great fit for the games new engine! Nice for drummers too as the time signature jumps about a bit in the verses. Wish I was a good enough musician to listen and instantly know the time signatures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5PFIRdPfQ

Any fans here? Should I listen more?

calex71

Love some of Biffy Clyros songs

D4RK ONION

I wouldn't be a fan, but that certainly sounds almost made for RB3, harmonies and all!

Was just thinking, there are a lot of songs with keys only at certain sections that are coming with RB3. I wonder will there be a lot of sitting around being bored in some songs.

calex71

D4RK ONION wrote: »

Was just thinking, there are a lot of songs with keys only at certain sections that are coming with RB3. I wonder will there be a lot of sitting around being bored in some songs.

See for yourself : Easy 5gs FC for all on that one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upFDrI_uwWA

Konata

>_<

Wow... sucks to be the keyboard player for that song

D4RK ONION

Wow, I'm a pro keys player already so

ShaneU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zphAHMPtu4g

One of these days the Stones and Led Zep will be in rock band....any day now.

Mr. K

Well, there are already a few Stones songs, so more as DLC seems feasible.

Led Zepp...we can only wait. I suspect any track pack of their stuff would quickly become the top selling RB DLC ever!

Burning Eclipse

The ability to play keys adds so much to this game! 3 more from me, some work better than others, but I'd love them all.

Elvis Costello - Oliver's Army. I can't see it happening, but I can hope. Also, 1 word would be censored, that's for sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JGYKCvWnQc

Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights. A classic... I'd even sing this (In a secret shame sort of way)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3gKKiTvjs

Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl. This video is the single version, and about a minute shorter than the album cut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXVjWTxvYVQ

Only 1 day now!! Hype!!

calex71

One of my favorites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btb5gOC2xYk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eeBIi88wVY

Twilightning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A4WoHxL3GQ

This song would be perfect for RB3. Pro keys, challenging drums and vocals, great guitar and of course at the end of the song, a keyboard/guitar tradeoff.

Yreval

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHzIG_iZRWY

Not only is there an awesome piano intro, the part starting at 3:16 or thereabouts is probably one of the greatest things committed to an audio recording medium.

calex71

Just heard this on the radio, haven't heard it in years but has RB all over it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHTI31XuQxk

recyclops

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9cci8iWv-g

This would be excellent a few other joels would suit

Zapp Brannigan

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

I know almost nothing about Biffy Clyro, but this song would also be a great fit for the games new engine! Nice for drummers too as the time signature jumps about a bit in the verses. Wish I was a good enough musician to listen and instantly know the time signatures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5PFIRdPfQ

Any fans here? Should I listen more?

I think the verse is in 13/8 or something weird.

Speaking of Sonata Arctica this would be my song of choice for the awesome solo at 2:37

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUszotxuwGo

Nockz

I love SA so god damn much for that. By 'that' I am referring to the way they transition from guitar solo to keys solo and vice-versa. Where have I heard that 'Flag in the Ground' is going to be on the RBN at some point?

Children of Bodom are seriously lacking in terms of DLC at the moment. Are You Dead Yet without keys is a shame though (I'd have had a partial headstart on a lot of ye ).

Then I remembered this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XlNbQv_Rg4

kendragon

I'm can only guess that they use a keyboard in their songs but I would love to see some Poets of the Fall DLC in Rockband 3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRVrQsdWDds