Walrus - Prepare to be Triggered - The Reveal

Trigger

At Long Last....

Bear in mind this will be a bit drawn out as work/life is currently hectic, The scores and places have been counted for the first category and i am hoping to get the first reveal done this weekend/early next week.

My current most played song is below which may or may not give ye an indication of how well you place

Firstly lets remind ourselves of the Categories:
1.Song you would like to hear again for the very first time

2.The lyrical beast
I'm a big fan of Lyrics that have meanings in songs, so I want you to give me a song that has given you an emotion through the words. This could be anger, joy, sadness or dispair, anything really.

3.Classic Rock Anthem/Ballad
I have progressed steadily through different genre's when rehabilitating starting with Acoustic songs. Rock and Indie Rock being my two favourite with my new Ear give me a Classic that will make me smile.

4. 00's club hits
This was the only form of music I could hear, albeit in nightclubs, I was big into the club scene from my late teens until my late twenties. Basically the whole of the Naughies. Give me your favourite club track during that time
Edit: Understandably plenty of people would not have experienced this scene, and while I would prefer the above, you can give me a your favourite song from the Naughties that you would dance to in an event/pub/gig something that gets you up from the table to the dancefloor. None of this dancing in front of the mirror stuff

5. Wildcard
Give me anything.. One piece of advice, Metal is a no-no and will instantly be marked down as I havent got the ability to listen to it at the moment

We have 23 Entries, who are listed below:
sKeith
Lassykk
Necro
Statutory Ape
Also Staring LeVar Burton
Hello 2D Person Below
Homer J. Fong
Gru
Irish Aris
Green&Red
Phatkev
Sawduck
ShaneU
Baggly
Barney92
Tusk
Beakerjoe
Electric Nitwit
Three More Big Sleeps
FixXxer
Osh
Stu Redman
Rikand

The First reveal will be for

Song you would like to hear again for the very first time

This did not disappoint! Chat amongst yourselves while i prepare the final touches

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Whoop! Whoop! Walrus!

y0ssar1an22

pretty sure i missed this thread.

Saw the OP and just had to post the below song: eddie vedder is such an awesome singer, so distinctive. If you're not interested, just skip on to about 3.40, thats what meeting your icon looks like!

Trigger

Right so lets get going, it will be a staggered reveal, going to do 5 at a time whenever i get some free time throughout the weekend, going to go old school and start with the bottom up. So........


In Last place and 1 point its

BeakerJoe

Sexy Boy – Jim Johnson WWE

Really? A Song that you would like to hear again for the first time? Sexy Boy? Are you trying to tell us something? :pac: I was a fan of WWE back in the day alright and really laughed when I seen this submitted. Its not actually the worst. The voice is good but nope! Stop! Turn it off! I’m half way through here and want to throw my implant across the room :pac:

Trigger

In 22nd place and 2 points its

Hello 2D

Man in Black – Johnny Cash

Yeah not a fan of aul Johnny. I would happily never listen to this again. Its just forgetful for me. Lyrically its decent and has meaning but sorry not for me.

Trigger

In 21st place and 3 points its

EN

Paranoid Android - Radiohead

Starts of nicely, then the singing starts, Its tough on the aul ears this. Very hard to make out anything. Thought it might be a bit easier as the song goes on but unfortunately not, I do like some of the music though. Another that’s not really for me.

Trigger

In 20th place and 4 points its

ShaneU

Someday – The Strokes

I don’t know what it is about it, the music is overwhelming and its difficult even with the lyrics beside me, not a fan of the singers voice either. Can see why it would be liked alright but Not a fav for me

Trigger

In 19th place and 5 points its

Barney92

Baba Yetu – Christopher Tin, Soweto Gospel Choir

I have no idea what is happening right now! Lovely tune to it but jaysus what language is that! Marked up for the absolute beautiful music though.

Trigger

So the bottom 5 quickly out while the young lad eats his Breakfast. Back later for some more. maybe :pac:

Electric Nitwit

Oh, the reveal's starting! Great, I've got a good feeling about this one...

Trigger wrote: »

In 21st place and 3 points its EN Paranoid Android - Radiohead

Trigger wrote: »

Its tough on the aul ears this. Very hard to make out anything

You say it like it's a bad thing

Trigger

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Oh, the reveal's starting! Great, I've got a good feeling about this one...







You say it like it's a bad thing

It's just one of those things with me unfortunately, like there could be other songs that are worse but I'd have no problem making them out. I'll definitely keep listening to it though, because that's the only way I will train my brain to hear it properly

Electric Nitwit

Trigger wrote: »

It's just one of those things with me unfortunately

Ah, I know you'll make it to me. And it'll make my victory all the more sweet

I do get that there's elements that could be described as just noise. That's kind of why I picked it - a lot of what I listen to now is in a similar style, and I think I can trace it back to the first time I heard Paranoid Android, it opened up my musical landscape

fixXxer

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Ah, I know you'll make it to me. And it'll make my victory all the more sweet

I do get that there's elements that could be described as just noise. That's kind of why I picked it - a lot of what I listen to now is in a similar style, and I think I can trace it back to the first time I heard Paranoid Android, it opened up my musical landscape hellscape

fyp

Trigger

Ah sure I'll do another quick fire 5 now, dont think I'll get a chance to do more till this evening then

Electric Nitwit

fixXxer wrote: »

hellscape

Trigger

In 18th place and 6 points its

Necro

Like a stone - Audioslave

I’ll be honest here, I really struggled to get into this and make it out, I just don’t couldn’t get the lyrics without checking them up, some parts of very high notes sound wise was really difficult for me. The more I listened to it the more it grew on me. It’s a decent song, just wouldn’t be my thing

Trigger

In 17th place and 7 points its

Three More Big Sleeps

Spanish Train – Chris DeBurgh

He has a very distinctive voice doesn’t he, I think he is one of those that there is no in between with him. I’m not a fan of his style, though the song is lovely.

Trigger

In 16th place and 8 points its

Osh

Teen Age Riot – Sonic Youth

Lovely soft intro, and then change. I like Thurston Moore’s voice, yeah it’s a nice bit of vocal, even though the music is overpowering his voice is clear enough to make out. It’s a decent track. Wouldn’t be going out of my way to listen to it but if it came on, I wouldn’t skip it.

Trigger

In 15th place and 9 points its

LeVar

Not Enough – Our Lady Peace

Really like the lyrics in this one, just the singers voice is a bit grating after a while. A solid song, that has given me a bit of interest in Our Lady Peace, I’ll be checking them out after this. Just not enough to push it up the table.

Trigger

In 14th place and 10 points its

G&R

Wake up – Arcade Fire

From the start you think you know what you are going to get. Then the lyrics come, the singers voice is very soothing against the beat. They go together perfectly. Nice choice, I just think its up against it here.

fixXxer

OLP did Chris Benoits intro music. Don't think they play it any more though after what happened.

Trigger

fixXxer wrote: »

OLP did Chris Benoits intro music. Don't think they play it any more though after what happened.

Really, I didnt know that now. I liked that submission, just didnt think it was strong enough with what it was against, I'll definitely be checking them out anyways

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Trigger wrote: »

In 15th place and 9 points its

LeVar

Not Enough – Our Lady Peace

Really like the lyrics in this one, just the singers voice is a bit grating after a while. A solid song, that has given me a bit of interest in Our Lady Peace, I’ll be checking them out after this. Just not enough to push it up the table.

Here Trig, 9 points is Not Enough, so start over and bump me up the list a bit...

Just kidding, in any other Walrus 9 points would have you up top of the table, with 23 players though, this is gonna be a weird one. Fair f**ks for taking on 115 songs

This was the toughest category for me in any Walrus, as I breathe music, so struggled to imagine not being able to listen to it. Think I just went with Our Lady Peace as I remember discovering them as a teen and just listening to their entire discography non-stop for about three months straight. Only went with Not Enough as its the first song of theirs I heard, but they do have better stuff

Trigger

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Here Trig, 9 points is Not Enough, so start over and bump me up the list a bit...

Just kidding, in any other Walrus 9 points would have you up top of the table, with 23 players though, this is gonna be a weird one. Fair f**ks for taking on 115 songs

This was the toughest category for me in any Walrus, as I breathe music, so struggled to imagine not being able to listen to it. Think I just went with Our Lady Peace as I remember discovering them as a teen and just listening to their entire discography non-stop for about three months straight. Only went with Not Enough as its the first song of theirs I heard, but they do have better stuff

I like it generally, it just fell down on my marking system. And couldnt justify it giving it more. As I said it was a solid choice, more a safe choice than anything special :pac:

Although look at what happened to EN and Necro

Electric Nitwit

Trigger wrote: »

Although look at what happened to EN and Necro

Whoa, the wound hurts enough without the salt!

Trigger

Right so, i have been roped into a Family quiz night on Zoom so i'll try get this all sorted now..

In 13th place and 11 points its

Rikand

Out of the Blue – System F

Boom, straight into it. Absolutely kicking. Nice change up in tempo. Defo see myself bopping away to this again. I do know it well and that kind of has brought the score down a bit compared to others.

Trigger

In 12th place and 12 points its

Baggly

I am the Walrus – The Beatles

I’m a big fan of The Beatles, love this song, I was waiting for it to be submitted in a Walrus. Listening to this again and again and feel like I am properly on drugs just by listening :pac:

Trigger

In 11th place and 13 points its

Homer

Heroin – The Velvet Underground

The intro really set me up for something totally different to what came after, I really like the flow of this, the story it tells, think the singers voice could be a bit stronger but yeah its excellent.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Whoa, the wound hurts enough without the salt!

Don't mention Salt!

Trigger

Onto the Top 10!

In 10 place and 14 points its

Sawduck

Desperado – The Eagles

I like the Eagles, generally like most of their music, and this is probably my Favourite of theirs, “And your losing it all your highs and lows, aint it funny how the feeling goes, away.. Desssperaddoo” yeah its fantastic, a good choice to hear for the first time. Fantastic singers

Trigger

In 9th place and 15 points its

Irish Aris

Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat

Lyrically it’s a very sad song, but is a lovely listen. I do like this one, a lot. Another that wouldn’t usually be my thing but I could see myself throwing this on and bopping away.

fixXxer

Trigger wrote: »

In 9th place and 15 points its

Irish Aris

Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat

Lyrically it’s a very sad song, but is a lovely listen. I do like this one, a lot. Another that wouldn’t usually be my thing but I could see myself throwing this on and bopping away.

Spooky. Never heard this song before but it came up on my playlist this morning out of nowhere.

AND HERE IT IS AGAIN NOW. Lovely soft little tune.

Trigger

In 8th place and 16 points its

Gru

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

The most amazing thing is that I havent listened to this since having the implant, sure I have heard it when I wasn’t deaf but I wouldn’t have had much appreciation for it. Its an absolute fantastic song to be experiencing for the “first time” I actually got a bit emotional listening to this one, as I know the song so well and the first time hearing it like this has been an experience in itself.

Trigger

In 7th place and 17 points its

FixXer

The Beautiful People – Marilyn Manson

I never thought id be saying this but, I like it, I mean really like it , Its such an amazing lyrical song, everything just falls into place. I do think that his voice can be a bit grating after a little while though but it doesn’t overly ruin the song for me, it just goes. Great choice

Trigger

In 6th place and 18 points its

Phatkev

All along the Watchtower – The Dave Matthews Band

I’ve heard a few versions of this before and was a bit wary when I seen it on the list. It doesn’t disappoint though does it, watched on the Youtube video and they put on some show. The intrumental is immense. Great choice

Trigger

In 5th place and 19 points its

Statutory Ape

with Black Night - Deep Purple

Love it! The guitar solo is immense, a sort of bluesy feel to a part of it. I could just listen to this over and over, I don’t even care what the lyrics are!

sKeith

You've cranked it up to tusk super reveal speed!!!!

Trigger

In 4th place and 20 points its

Lassykk

with Black – Pearl Jam.

The only song submitted that is already on my main playlist, one of the first Pearl Jam songs I listened to along with Just Breathe when going through my rehab, so a very good choice. This is probably the song that made me go “Yep, Pearl Jam are the ones for me!” Eddie’s voice I believe is hit and miss between listeners. I absolutely adore his voice, and could listen all day. I can really emphasise with the lyrics and the guitar solo at the end is brill.

Trigger

So we are left with our top 3

Stu Redman, sKeith and Tusk.

Who is it going to be?

Trigger

In 3rd place and 21 points its

Deleted User

The Chain – Fleetwood Mac

I have only listened to two Fleetwood mac songs before this “Everywhere” and “Landslide” both are on my playlist so I have high hopes. Oh that’s a nice start, they really do have great voices, really liking this, another for the playlist, It’s a very relaxing song, id listen to this all day.

Trigger

In 2nd Place and 22 points its

sKeith

with The Way it is – Bruce Hornsby

I love this song, such a flow to it and the singers voice is fabulous, I usually wouldn’t be a fan of this type of music, but yeah, its definitely one that I could listen over and over, in fact it has gone straight onto my main playlist.

This was the first song submitted, a very very good start.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Trigger wrote: »

In 3rd place and 21 points its

Deleted User

The Chain – Fleetwood Mac

I have only listened to two Fleetwood mac songs before this “Everywhere” and “Landslide” both are on my playlist so I have high hopes. Oh that’s a nice start, they really do have great voices, really liking this, another for the playlist, It’s a very relaxing song, id listen to this all day.

My absolute favourite song... Why didn't I go for this?

Well played Stu! I approve of your choice.

Some great songs in general in this round.

Trigger

Which leaves us with.

In 1st place and 23 points its

Tusk

The Sound of Silence – Disturbed

The first time I tried to listen to this there was a connection error to my bluetooth and I was literally getting silence for about 20 seconds before I realised it wasn’t part of the song. :pac: I love it though, its my favourite of this round, straight onto the main playlist, the singers voice is great and the lyrics are beautiful. Top choice! I’m afraid to search for Disturbed on spotify in case I ruin my thoughts on them :pac:

Well done tusk! into an early lead

Trigger

Table after the first round, i have no idea how to do a table so this will have to do.

Tusk 23
sKeith 22
Stu Redman 21
Lassykk 20
Statutory Ape 19
Phatkev 18
FixXxer 17
Gru 16
Irish Aris 15
Sawduck 14
Homer J. Fong 13
Baggly 12
Rikand 11
Green& Red 10
LeVar 9
Osh 8
TMBS 7
Necro 6
Barney92 5
ShaneU 4
EN 3
Hello 2D 2
BeakerJoe 1

Hopefully it won't take too long to get the next round in order. Cheers

Irish Aris

some great songs so far.

I'm glad you liked Smalltown Boy. Initially I was thinking of submitting it in the "lyrical beast" category, but the one I ended up choosing, though not a lyrical beast per se, really gives me a lot of emotions.

ShaneU

Ah that great walrus feeling of rejection when someone hates one of your favourite songs

Electric Nitwit

Trigger wrote: »

In 7th place and 17 points its

FixXer

The Beautiful People – Marilyn Manson

I never thought id be saying this but, I like it, I mean really like it

I think this is quote a common thing with Manson - the band's image, and his persona, give people a certain impression. People think they're just in it for shock, when they are (OK, were) an absolutely brilliant band, I love them. He always seems really sound in interviews too, actually very balanced and articulate. Delighted you liked that (even though it wasn't mine!)

fixXxer

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

I think this is quote a common thing with Manson - the band's image, and his persona, give people a certain impression. People think they're just in it for shock, when they are (OK, were) an absolutely brilliant band, I love them. He always seems really sound in interviews too, actually very balanced and articulate. Delighted you liked that (even though it wasn't mine!)

Quoted for truth. Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals & Holy Wood have some outstanding tracks on them.

Trigger

Yeah I was pleasantly surprised.. there was a good few on it that I enjoyed that I wouldnt even think of looking at initially,thinking that I probably would find them difficult. Its opened my eyes and my mind.

fixXxer

Trigger wrote: »

Yeah I was pleasantly surprised.. there was a good few on it that I enjoyed that I wouldnt even think of looking at initially,thinking that I probably would find them difficult. Its opened my eyes and my mind.

Probably worth another 10 points...

Irish Aris

fixXxer wrote: »

Quoted for truth. Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals & Holy Wood have some outstanding tracks on them.

I will add The Golden Age of Grotesque to this list!!