Irish Aris's Walrus: The Reveal

Zaph · 30-07-2020 07:27PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

Apologies for the delay folks, lost track of time. Let's start then.

In 11th place, submitted by
Zaph
, Lone Justice-Sweet Jane

I think Show me Heaven is the only Maria McKee song I know. I don’t think I have ever heard of Lone Justice. Also I didn’t know that Sweet Jane is a Velvet Underground song, as I never went passed their eponymous debut album. I liked this one, McKee’s voice sounds so fresh and there is great energy in the song.

I'll take that, with the added bonus of not having to sweat on the rest of the reveal.

ShaneU · 30-07-2020 07:29PM

Zaph wrote: »

I'll take that, with the added bonus of not having to sweat on the rest of the reveal.

LOL welcome to the club :pac:

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:29PM

In 10th place, submitted by

JP Liz V1

, Eminem feat. Dido-Stan

One of the few Eminem songs I like. Dido’s song Thank you on its own doesn’t say much to me, but it works great in Eminem’s song. The slower tempo of the song allows the lyrics to be heard properly and the song tells a great, rather sad story. Before I heard the rest of the songs I expected this to finish higher but there were a few surprises in the list and the familiarity factor brought it down a bit.

Green&Red · 30-07-2020 07:33PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

In 10th place, submitted by
JP Liz V1
, Eminem feat. Dido-Stan

One of the few Eminem songs I like. Dido’s song Thank you on its own doesn’t say much to me, but it works great in Eminem’s song. The slower tempo of the song allows the lyrics to be heard properly and the song tells a great, rather sad story. Before I heard the rest of the songs I expected this to finish higher but there were a few surprises in the list and the familiarity factor brought it down a bit.

Very, very surprised this isn't

Necro

Green&Red · 30-07-2020 07:33PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

In 12th place, submitted by
beakerjoe
, Michael Jackson-Dirty Diana

Bad was one of the first cassettes I bought at the age of 15, so I’m very familiar with all songs, not just the singles. This song was a departure from his usual sound, and Quincy Jones’ production made it work well. Not my favourite MJ song and I used that as an excuse to send it a few places down when I had to start nitpicking.

Great song

Necro · 30-07-2020 07:34PM

Green&Red wrote: »

Very, very surprised this isn't
Necro

Crossed my mind but I think I submitted it before to a different Walrus

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:34PM

In 13th place, submitted by

phatkev

, B. Dolan-Marvin

I didn’t expect to like this one, but I did. There is an almost poetic quality to the song. I’m not sure if it is the lyrics that tell a story or the way B. Dolan sings/raps, at certain points it felt like spoken word more than rapping. An interesting choice and a nice surprise.

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:39PM

In 9th place, submitted by

Kolido

, Goo Goo Dolls-Iris

I don’t remember this song although I have seen City of Angels, probably because I didn’t particularly liked the film. Johnny Rzeznik’s voice sounds really great in this one and I like the string arrangement. One of the songs that grew on me the most after repeated listening and climbed up a bit in the end.

Necro · 30-07-2020 07:39PM

Great choice Kol. Love Iris.

Green&Red · 30-07-2020 07:40PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

In 9th place, submitted by
Kolido
, Goo Goo Dolls-Iris

I don’t remember this song although I have seen City of Angels, probably because I didn’t particularly liked the film. Johnny Rzeznik’s voice sounds really great in this one and I like the string arrangement. One of the songs that grew on me the most after repeated listening and climbed up a bit in the end.

God I hate that song

I think (and I seem to be alone) that its the most overplayed, over-rated song in the last 20 years

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:43PM

In 14th place, submitted by

Green&Red

, The Decemberists-O Valencia

One of the two Decemberists song in the list, a band that I don’t know at all. This one didn’t fare very well. It is a good song nevertheless, a solid melody and tempo, it made a case that The Decemberists are an interesting band that I need to search a bit more.

Electric Nitwit · 30-07-2020 07:44PM

:pac:

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:46PM

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

:pac:

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

I must have been living under a rock, didn't ring any bells whatsoever!!!

OK, I'll also give a spoiler:

It is one of the 2 songs nominated twice in this Walrus, we will see it again in one of the next categories

ShaneU · 30-07-2020 07:47PM

God I hate that Decemberists song

I think (and I seem to be alone) that its the most overplayed, over-rated song in the last 20 years :pac:

j/k I've never heard it before

Necro · 30-07-2020 07:48PM

Tbf we have new people coming and going from Walrus all the time so it's likely they aren't familiar with songs already submitted

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:49PM

ShaneU wrote: »

God I hate that Decemberists song

I think (and I seem to be alone) that its the most overplayed, over-rated song in the last 20 years :pac:

HAHAHAHA, I didn't know it either. . .

Electric Nitwit · 30-07-2020 07:49PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

I must have been living under a rock, didn't ring any bells whatsoever!!!

OK, I'll also give a spoiler:
It is one of the 2 songs nominated twice in this Walrus, we will see it again in one of the next categories

I think back then it came up in three in a row or something. I knew someone had commented on that, genuinely forgot it was me

Necro wrote: »

Tbf we have new people coming and going from Walrus all the time so it's likely they aren't familiar with songs already submitted

Ah yeah, just made me chuckle

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:50PM

In 8th place, submitted by

ShaneU

, Robert Palmer-Johnny and Mary

One of my favourite Robert Palmer songs, great 80s sound to it. This was recorded at the Compass Point studio in Bahamas which was the place to be at that point in time. I like when his voice sounds softer like in this song or Mercy Mercy Me, his voice seems to adjust superbly depending on the arrangement of the song.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 30-07-2020 07:51PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

OK, I'll also give a spoiler:
It is one of the 2 songs nominated twice in this Walrus, we will see it again in one of the next categories

If it's in body parts, it's a clever choice - I had considered it for that category purely for that reason. Went with something else in the end.

Kolido · 30-07-2020 07:54PM

Only seeing this thread now, how many rounds have I missed?

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:55PM

In 15th place, submitted by

Sawduck

, Leonard Cohen-So Long, Marianne

I am not a fan of Leonard Cohen, I generally don’t fancy this type of soft folk/rock and was never taken by his voice. I liked this one though, a lovely soft melody and his voice sounds so soft in this one. I was used to his huskier voice from later years, so this was a nice change.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 30-07-2020 07:56PM

Kolido wrote: »

Only seeing this thread now, how many rounds have I missed?

4th Round Reveal currently happening

Necro · 30-07-2020 07:56PM

Kolido wrote:

Only seeing this thread now, how many rounds have I missed?

85, it's the longest Walrus in history (Triggers, Sully's and tusks don't count)

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 07:56PM

Kolido wrote: »

Only seeing this thread now, how many rounds have I missed?

This is the 4th category Kolido, 3 more to go

JP Liz V1 · 30-07-2020 07:58PM

Irish Aris wrote: »

In 9th place, submitted by
Kolido
, Goo Goo Dolls-Iris

I don’t remember this song although I have seen City of Angels, probably because I didn’t particularly liked the film. Johnny Rzeznik’s voice sounds really great in this one and I like the string arrangement. One of the songs that grew on me the most after repeated listening and climbed up a bit in the end.

A great song but crap film

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 08:00PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

A great song but crap film

Agree for the film, especially if you compare it to the original. . .

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 08:02PM

In 7th place, submitted by

RasTa

, Little Richard-Lucille

After 3 unsuccessfully attempts, RasTa and I finally find common ground with this great trip down the memory lane. This reminds me being a teenager, going to the discotheque on a Saturday night and dance all night – there was always a rock’n’roll section with the golden oldies from the 50s and 60s and this song would be part of it.

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 08:06PM

In 16th place, submitted by

the purple tin

, Rod Stewart-Maggie May

Rod Stewart is another great singer that I never really explored, as his best output was in the 70s. Maggie May is one of his songs that I know and kind of like, his characteristic voice sounding very good. It just got lost in the mix of interesting songs and couldn’t make it higher.

Irish Aris · 30-07-2020 08:11PM

In 6th place, submitted by

s1ippy

, The Decemberists-Won’t Want For Love (Margaret in the Taiga).

The second Decemberists song in this category. I loved the guitar in this one, there is something bluesy about it, without it getting too bluesy, if that make sense. I also liked the change around 2:30 where Colin’s part comes in. Becky Stark’s voice is slightly high pitched for my liking, but overall this was a great song and puts The Decemberists firmly in my radar.

ShaneU · 30-07-2020 08:16PM

Look at you putting in the effort of googling band member's names. Hope people don't get too acquainted with that level of commitment :pac:

Irish Aris's Walrus: The Reveal

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