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NAS Walrus Reveal Thread

Necro

Right, let's get this crack-a-lackin.

Welcome everyone to our Walrus Reveal Thread!

I'm Necro, your co-hostest with the mostest

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And it's finally time to reveal my co-judge and the brains of the operation.

GARY SINISE!!

Wait... that's not right... although his hair is as equally amazing.

It's Stu Redman - Stephen King fans will get it

Anyways Stu and I have been delighted to receive 17 entries for the following 6 categories, and we've been casting our shackles aside and listening with fervour to them for the past 2 weeks.

Firstly, the categories:

The Ballad of Chacey Lain
Favourite Irish Song
A Song For Europe
Lord/Lady of the Dance
'Forever Young'
Best Song In The World

So... how is this going to work given this is a first (on Boards) attempt at co-judging categories.

What if Stu loves a tune and Necro wants to burn it with fire?
What if Necro loves a song and Stu thinks it's only ok?

Well here's basically how this is going to work.

Both of us will score the entries out of 17 - the number of entries we have. Points will be applied from 1 right up to 17 with maybe some divergences if there are duplicate entries.

We have not communicated (much anyways) to each other at all our preferences until compiling, nor did we pay any attention to who actually submitted what.

We will alternate turns at doing the reveal - so I will go first, Stu second, me third, Stu fourth and myself 5th - and then we will do a joint reveal for the final category.

Here's a basic idea of how the judging will go:

1st - Oasis - The Masterplan

Necro: Here is where Necro would write his bit about the song, whether he likes it or not (it's Oasis, it's fooking masterful), hopefully a decent few words since the fcuker was able to make 800+ posts in a game of WW!! Can also say something like 'It's such a pleasure to have Stu on board' if he likes...which he probably will.

Stu Redman: I love Oasis, best band of all time - Necro is right you're all wrong!!

Scores:

Necro: 1st
Stu Redman: 1st

Total 17 points

submitted by:

This is obviously a direct quote from Stu above, ask him yourself if you doubt me

May not be a direct quote from Stu

First reveal is scheduled for tomorrow evening. Will inform you all of what time at some stage tomorrow:)

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Playlist for all songs submitted per round:

The Ballad of Chasey Lain

Favourite Irish Songs

A Song for Europe

Forever Young

Lord/Lady Of The Dance

Best Song In The World

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Electric Nitwit

[Deleted User] wrote: »

13th: Nice Weather For Ducks - Lemon Jelly

Stu: The song equivalent of "I'm sure it's a good joke, I just needed to be there". I feel I need to drop some acid in order for this to climb high in the rankings here. Nice uplifting music for the most part, but I'm not mad about the brass section which comes in towards the end.

Necro: This song; this FCUKING song. First listen was when I was going to bed and the repetition terrified the sh1te out of me. I ended up having nightmares about ducks and awoke deciding it was bottom of the pile. But do you know what, I went in and listened to it again. And again. And the repetition made me smile. It's such a simple song. And more importantly, my kid hasn't stopped singing it in days. So here we are. You evil, evil person.

Scores

Stu: 14th
Necro: 8th

Overall: 5 points to
Electric Nitwit

Ha ha, just walked in. Well, it was always a gamble but that song makes me so happy every time I hear it. Stu, I couldn't disagree more about the brass, it's unreal! And Necro, tell your kid they have great taste! I can't help it you played it at the wrong time

Necro

Pretzill wrote: »

This made me Lol after Necro's comments.

I'm sure I heard the song before but I'll listen again.

Well you hear fistful of love as a guy and you assume one thing

Necro

12th Place: Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman

Necro: I actually really like a lot of Glen Campbell’s stuff. Unfortunately for this entrant, Wichita Lineman is probably my least favourite. I gave it a go, listening a good few times with different versions trying to get into it but it just never happened. Soz

Stu Redman: Ah the grandeur of that intro. There are many versions of this song, but I love the whimsical instrumentation of Glen Campbell's original (written by Jimmy Webb). Songs which give me a strong sense of place upon listening do well with me in Walrus, and this song has that in droves. So cinematic and epic, despite its lonely tale.

Scores
Necro: 15th
Stu: 7th

5 points to

WHOOOOOosh

Pretzill

Deleted User wrote: »

Yer man's voice is something else along with the horns.

This made me Lol after Necro's comments.

I'm sure I heard the song before but I'll listen again.

[Deleted User]

Barney92 wrote: »

Two one points in a row, ooph. Oh well. Chose Shakira mainly because I'll be on the dancefloor whenever she comes on and this last one I thought would be a new one for you.

Yikes, sorry Barney. I just don't like Hips Don't Lie despite its dance qualities, but Je Vole is a different story. Quite a moving tune and it has gone down well with other posters here.

Necro

Yeah thanks a bunch EN for giving me nightmares about ducks chasing me :pac:

fixXxer

I like that song. Builds up really nicely as it goes along.

[Deleted User]

Pretzill wrote: »

I could really get into Fistful of Love, great track PJ. It's familiar, was it in a movie or something?

No idea. A friend shared it with me a few months back and its stuck with me. I love it. Yer man's voice is something else along with the horns.

And Lol its not about a penis, its about a victim of domestic abuse rationalising it, somehow claiming the abuse is really fistfuls of love.

Barney92

Two one points in a row, ooph. Oh well. Chose Shakira mainly because I'll be on the dancefloor whenever she comes on and this last one I thought would be a new one for you.

[Deleted User]

13th: Nice Weather For Ducks - Lemon Jelly

Stu: The song equivalent of "I'm sure it's a good joke, I just needed to be there". I feel I need to drop some acid in order for this to climb high in the rankings here. Nice uplifting music for the most part, but I'm not mad about the brass section which comes in towards the end.

Necro: This song; this FCUKING song. First listen was when I was going to bed and the repetition terrified the sh1te out of me. I ended up having nightmares about ducks and awoke deciding it was bottom of the pile. But do you know what, I went in and listened to it again. And again. And the repetition made me smile. It's such a simple song. And more importantly, my kid hasn't stopped singing it in days. So here we are. You evil, evil person.

Scores

Stu: 14th
Necro: 8th

Overall: 5 points to

Electric Nitwit

[Deleted User]

This next one is batshít crazy...

[Deleted User]

Necro wrote: »

That's more like it. That would have done much, much better tbh.

Yeah she started out verrrry indie with California and the collection it is from. Still though, I enjoyed that foray into 'Girly Sound' last night.

Pretzill

I could really get into Fistful of Love, great track PJ. It's familiar, was it in a movie or something?

Sheridan81

Yeah her later stuff is very poppy.

Necro

That's more like it. That would have done much, much better tbh.

[Deleted User]

Sheridan81 wrote: »

What was the one thing you were expecting?

Shinier production, more instrumentation, more straight forward songs like Extraordinary and Supernova. Clearly though those songs are from her later material which is all I was familiar with before this round.

Necro, listen to this and see if it is more your cup of tea...

Necro

14th Place: Antony & The Johnsons - Fistful of Love

Necro: Multiple listens in and I just don’t really get this song. Is he talking about his penis? An ode to his penis? Because he seems to really love whatever he’s raving on about. The beat is ok but the song is just bizarre. I can’t get into it no matter how much I try unfortunately. Maybe that’s a good thing?

Stu Redman: A grower for me, but unfortunately not enough to reach my Top 10 here. I had previously heard of A+TJs but never put on the cans and listened to any material. I would based on multiple listens of this song, but I'm just not there yet with this song as something that hits me by itself.

Scores
Necro: 13th
Stu: 12th

4 points to

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Sheridan81

I'm not really a fan of Liz Phair but, although not close to my favorite ever, I think it's a great little tune and I love her accent on it.

Mollyb60

I like Amanda Palmer but I'm not sure at all about that Liz Phair track. Will have to check out some of her other stuff.

Pretzill

First listen to that Liz Phair one her voice kind of gives me the creeps. But I can see an appeal too.

Sheridan81

Deleted User wrote: »

Stu: I saw Liz Phair coming up on the playlist and was expecting one thing, then heard this and had to do a double take to make sure it was her. .

What was the one thing you were expecting?

[Deleted User]

15th: California - Liz Phair

Stu: I saw Liz Phair coming up on the playlist and was expecting one thing, then heard this and had to do a double take to make sure it was her. This has sent me down a bit of a rabbithole and has resulted in this song being placed higher than I was initially going to place it. As a song on its own to listen to among a crop of other varied entries (and following that REDACTED masterpiece on the playlist), it is a Nemo swimming with sharks. But back to that rabbithole - This song is from a large collection of short ditties which Liz Phair released on a low budget album called 'Girly Sound' back in 1991. Placed in the context of the themes and overall sound of that low budget album, I can appreciate this song a lot more. The song itself uses the popular joke of the bulls and "Let's walk down the hill and fcuk them all!" to describe how she feels about California and why she left it. Easily dismissible as a joke on first listen, but heavier if you think she's comparing that to her real life experiences as a person.

Lol - the song after California is Liz putting lyrics to Chopsticks. It's all quirky, yet coming from a serious place and trying to convey serious messages. She reminds me of Amanda Palmer and a host of other US female indie artists who an old friend introduced me to back in the 00s. Good submission this which I'm grateful for, but there are some big songs in this round.

Necro: I'm not even sure what this is trying to do if I'm honest. Is it comedy, is it a song? Each time I'd listen to it I just get more confused. Not for me, sadly.

Scores

Stu: 10th
Necro: 17th

Overall: 3 points to

Sheridan

No, Necro was not a fan of that at all.

Pretzill

I just looked for the English Lyrics of Je Vole (To make sure there wasn't a horse or vole involved) and the sentiment behind the lyrics is very similar to one of the other best songs ever, which I had forgotton about, I may post the video after.

Necro

Yep, credit where it's due. But nope, can't.. I just can't... I really did try but I can't

[Deleted User]

I like Blur, just not that particular song. Unlucky Rikand.

Mollyb60

Jasus Barney that was a pretty moving song and I didn't even understand it! Beautiful choice.

osh

Fair play Rikand submitting a blur song to necro

Pretzill

Pretzill wrote: »

I'm just pleased none of mine were picked in last place.

And breathe

Necro

16th Place: Blur - This Is A Low

Necro: Oh dear entrant, what have you done to me. So let me explain to you the mental torture receiving this song did to me. When I opened my PM with your entry I had a minor hissy fit and slammed my laptop shut at the thought of having to listen to Blur, no joke. Going back to the very first Walrus and there was a… shall we say slight dislike for Liam Gallagher from the host.

Well let me tell you something… brother - I feel that way about Damon Alburn. His monotone, annoying Cockney accent and his stupid bowler style haircut - I just cannot listen to many of their songs and enjoy them because he sounds like a twonk of the highest order. Enunciate FFS Damon!

But anyways… this is actually the song I listened to most in this category. I tried my absolute hardest to be objective but when he starts whining about Loooow I started banging my head off a wall. To be fair it’s not the worst song (Alburn’s strained nonsense lyrics in Coffee and TV make me incredibly angry and to me that song is so mediocre and horrifically over-rated, because of a class video). Anyways… this is as high as it was ever going to go. Sorry, I did try. Not the worst Blur song… but there aren’t many good ones… imo

Stu Redman: Back in the early 90s I liked Blur songs, but I completely ate up that 'Oasis v Blur' sh1t and therefore listened to a mountain of Oasis versus a bump of Blur. After I came out of that phase, I went on to realise that Damon Albarn and Blur were the most musically ambitious of the two groups, possibly the most talented, and that I was doing myself a complete disservice by closing off a world of Blur songs to myself. The question here is do I feel that This Is A Low is a song I was doing myself a disservice by shutting out earlier in life? No, unfortunately I'm not getting that. I've given it a few listens to try and let it have a chance to fare better but clearly I missed the boat on this 25 years ago. It is a serious live performance which was submitted though.

Scores
Necro: 14th
Stu: 16th

2 points to

Rikand

:cool: Blur and Necro do not mix very well

Pretzill

That's a lovely song. I'm a sucker for the french language in song. There's a romance to it (Though she's probably singing about her horse)

Will revisit it. Barney.