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Beakerjoe vs The Walrus - THE REVEAL!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    6 players left to place

    Also Starring Levar Burton
    Shane U
    Fixxer
    the purple tin
    Sawduck
    Irish Aris


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Didn't know that was a cover :eek:

    edit: that is from Led Zeppelin's first album, you should give it a listen


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    Fully expecting last place for this one at this stage


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭Sawduck


    Fully expecting last place for this one at this stage

    No way, i am confident i am last in this round


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭Irish Aris


    Fully expecting last place for this one at this stage

    I'll fight you for it, will make it 2 in a row!! :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    17th place and 3 points goes to....

    Marc Almond and Gene Pitney-Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart, submitted by
    Irish Aris


    Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
    Have I listened to this song before? Yes
    Do you know the original ? Yes



    Its a good track. I like the vocals and the smooth rhythm makes it a nice listen. Its nothing spectacular and other songs will rate higher, but it’s a good track.

    Sadly its not an improvement on the original, though Marc Almonds vocals do it no hard. Its just not strong enough to place higher.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,480 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    17th place and 3 points goes to....

    Marc Almond and Gene Pitney-Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart, submitted by
    Irish Aris

    :eek: only 17th! I would of placed this higher, absolute tune :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    18th spot is reserved for...... picking up 2 points in the process

    Booker T Jones - Hey ya, submitted by
    the purple tin


    Have I listened to this artist before? No
    Have I listened to this song before? No
    Do I know the original ? Yes



    The original is over played at this stage but it was very enjoyable but I found it could have been more. This is a fine piece of instrumental work, but the song suffers from the lack of lyrics. The lyrics are what made the song so popular, and without them it’s lacking. Fine but nothing spectacular at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    :eek: only 17th! I would of placed this higher, absolute tune :)
    Yeah I really like it too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Joint 2nd place, picking up 17.5 points is.....

    The Baseballs- Umbrella- submitted by
    Sawduck and ShaneU


    Have I listened to this artist before? No
    Have I listened to this song before? No
    Do I know the original ? Yes



    One of Rihanna’s better tracks and one I'm fond of. Well this is a splendid cover, its toe tapping good and it's got me bopping away. Lead singer has vocals which remind me of Erasure and I can't help but enjoy this. This honky tonk take on Umbrella is music to my ears. Good choice. Its got that “play me again” quality and it just works.

    Love it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Yeah I really like it too

    I like the track but the ones above it did more for me sadly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Baseballs video isn't working

    My favourite cover band!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Last place, picking up a single point is....

    Walk off the Earth - Somebody I used to know. submitted by Also Starring Le Var Burton

    Have I listened to this artist before? No
    Have I listened to this song before? No
    Do I know the original ? Yes



    You must be dreading this round knowing how bad this track fared earlier.

    While I will admit it's a slight improvement over the original, it simply is too similar to the original song I dislike. Just not a fan sadly. I just am sick of the melody.

    You knew it was coming and I tried to give it a fair shot, it is just not my taste. Sorry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    :eek: only 17th! I would of placed this higher, absolute tune :)

    Great tune. Not familiar with the original though but surprised it ranked so low.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭Irish Aris


    :eek: only 17th! I would of placed this higher, absolute tune :)
    ShaneU wrote: »
    Yeah I really like it too
    Kolido wrote: »
    Great tune. Not familiar with the original though but surprised it ranked so low.

    Looks like I submitted it to the wrong Walrus :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Top marks and 1st place goes to .......colllecting a massive 19 points with it......

    A Perfect Circle - Imagine - , submitted by
    Fixxer


    Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
    Have I listened to this song before? No
    Am I familiar with the original? Yes



    Never been a huge APC fan, and I never really liked the John Lennon original, so this cover is up against it from the get go. But I must admit, I really do enjoy this. From the slow tempo, to the orchestral backup, this really clicks with me. Slight vibes of Led Zepplin’s Kashmir here and as the song continues, I can't help but love it. It's sinister in its delivery and works way better than the original ever did. Maybe I should check out more A Perfect Circle.

    Top prize Fixxxer


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Here are the rankings after 5 rounds....

    1. ShaneU 76.5 Points
    2. Phatkev 66 points
    3. Fixxxer - 64 Points
    4. Mustang shelly - 55 Points
    5. Argus - 54.5 points
    6. Osh - 54 Points
    7. Kolido - 52.5 Points
    8. s1ippy - 52 Points
    9. Electric Nitwit - 52 Points
    10. Reberetta - 51 Points
    11. ASLVB - 47 points
    12. the purple tin - 45 Points
    13. Sawduck - 42.5 Points
    14. JP Liz V1 - 42 Points
    15. Rikand - 41 Points
    16. Gru - 41 Points
    17. Necro - 36 Points
    18. JohnGreenFan - 34 Points
    19. Iris Aris - 27 Points


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Kolido wrote: »
    Great tune. Not familiar with the original though but surprised it ranked so low.

    I can switch it with your place if you want :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    I am totally going to blow that lead :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    I must say I love hosting this game, having time to fit it into my daily life is hard.

    But being introduced to so many new tracks and bands is amazing. I appreciate you all do much.

    Really enjoyed checing out the Baseballs


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    Nice to see you didn't know my entry beaker. Such a great song.

    Not widely known it's a cover, originally a folk song.

    Was tempted to enter this though, but felt it could be a bit risky :D



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    last place is reserved for the 1 pointer....

    NKOTB - Step by Step, submitted by Irish Aris

    Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
    Have I listened to this song before? Yes

    Initially I thought "80’s cheese and I love it". Its got those nostalgic feels and its extremely stereotypical boy band.
    But as I assessed other tracks and re listened, it went down and down. The vocals aren't great to be kind and the beat gets old fast. Better boy band tracks and better NKOTB songs. Unlucky IA.

    How were NKOTB last, they have got the right stuff ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    Last place, picking up a single point is....

    Walk off the Earth - Somebody I used to Know submitted by Also Starring LeVar Burton

    Have I listened to this artist before? No
    Have I listened to this song before? No
    Do I know the original ? Yes

    You must be dreading this round knowing how bad this track fared earlier.

    While I will admit it's a slight improvement over the original, it simply is too similar to the original song I dislike. Just not a fan sadly. I just am sick of the melody.

    You knew it was coming and I tried to give it a fair shot, it is just not my taste. Sorry.

    LeVar is this your first time in a round in last spot :eek::D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    How were NKOTB last, they have got the right stuff ;)

    They went down the ladder, step by step.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    LeVar is this your first time in a round in last spot :eek::D

    Nah, I've had last place at least once before (Barney and Mr K did not appreciate The Lonely Island), possibly more but can't remember without going back and checking all the reveals... Its good to come last every now and again anyway, gives you a kick up the hole and shakes away the complacency. ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Nah, I've had last place at least once before (Barney and Mr K did not appreciate The Lonely Island), possibly more but can't remember without going back and checking all the reveals... Its good to come last every now and again anyway, gives you a kick up the hole and shakes away the complacency. ;)

    Now see I appreciate The Lonely Island..... what might have been.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    They went down the ladder, step by step.

    They should be hangin tough


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,628 ✭✭✭✭Arghus


    Good to see you back beaker Joe, I was getting worried.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    Now see I appreciate The Lonely Island..... what might have been.

    Noted for your next Walrus... :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    So it feel like this thread has been like this :

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    But don't give up, I hope to get back on with the show on Wednesday.

    Round 6 is the Animal round, song titles with any animal you wish....... Tigers, Whales and Catdog's all feature in this round (ok maybe not catdog).

    So tune in Wednesday at around 1230pm....... ya never know, I may get 2 rounds in.....

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  • Registered Users Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Kinda regret not choosing this :pac:...In the unlikely event someone else did I'm sorry :D NSFW btw



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Kinda regret not choosing this :pac:...In the unlikely event someone else did I'm sorry :D NSFW btw


    It wouldn't have placed last.


  • Registered Users Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Kinda regret not choosing this :pac:...In the unlikely event someone else did I'm sorry :D NSFW btw

    :eek: This reminds me of Freddie Got Fingered.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    :eek: This reminds me of Freddie Got Fingered.

    Tom Greens underated classic.

    A 14 year old beakerjoe watched it with my 50 year old mother, unaware of Greens antics.

    A very awkward movie night.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Daddy would you like some sausages???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Daddy would you like some sausages???

    Questions included...

    'Whos Freddy?'

    'Whats he doing hanging sausages from the ceiling?'

    'Why are is clothes on back to front? '

    'Whats he doing to that Cow? And why?'

    'Is it over yet?!'


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,380 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    So tune in Wednesday at around 1230pm....... ya never know, I may get 2 rounds in.....
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    tenor.gif

    Almost.

    Hopefully the scheduled maintenance does not cause a problem


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Tick tock.....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    You all ready to find out whose musical taste sucks?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Ok, this is the animal round. Anything with a Rhino, Duck or Hippo are all fair game this round.

    We kick off with 10th place and 10 points to ,

    Twilight Singers, Blackbird and the Fox by
    Electric Nitwit


    Have I listened to this artist before? No
    Have I listened to this song before? No




    I like this sound. Nice vocals, esp the backing vocals, both blending well with the instrumental. The soft drums are pleasing, giving the song the “oomph” it needed after a calm intro. Its haunting, bring visions of a heartbreaking scene in a movie. The guitars hoit nicely at the finale, bring this track to a neat close. Very enjoyable.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,127 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Oh I just remembered what I entered here.

    *Hello Last Place my old friend...*

    :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭phatkev


    Nice pick EN, big fan of Greg Dulli


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,380 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    I like this sound. Nice vocals, esp the backing vocals, both blending well with the instrumental. The soft drums are pleasing, giving the song the “oomph” it needed after a calm intro. Its haunting, bring visions of a heartbreaking scene in a movie. The guitars hoit nicely at the finale, bring this track to a neat close. Very enjoyable.
    You can't say all of that then give me tenth, that's cruel :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    In at 11th place with 9 pointaroos is...

    Survivor - Eye of the Tiger - submitted by
    Kolido,

    Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
    Have I listened to this song before? yES



    If anyone hates Rocky or any of his cheeseball movies I will fight you. This iconic track has a great intro that builds to a belting riff that gets you ready for the fight. Yeah its a bit of a novelty track these days but its waaaay more listenable than it should be after all these years of being overplayed and its perfect workout montage music. A track I will always enjoy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    You can't say all of that then give me tenth, that's cruel :p

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    9th Place, bagging 11 points, goes to

    Vistas - Tigerblood - , submitted by
    JohnGreenFan


    Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
    Have I listened to this song before? Yes



    I’m sure I have heard this song before but can’t place where, but I 100 percent have heard it before.

    A fun song, love the energy and it grows on you as you listen again.
    Hard to not enjoy it, great melody and its got a nice zany sound to it. Its very infectious on repeated listens and really gets better the more you listen. Nice choice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Coming at 12th place with a cosy 8 points, is....

    Blackalicious - Swan Lake - submitted by Osh.

    Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
    Have I listened to this song before? No



    I am not a huge hip hop fan but I know what I like, and I like this for what it is despite it not being my cuppa tea.

    I like the opening and its a got a nice old school feel to it, very Jurrassic 5 esque. Its nothing mind blowing, but the rhymes and lyrics are a beautiful example of smooth musical poetry. An easy listen, nothing to hate and I can appreciate it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    12 points is earned by the person in 8th place, which is....

    Gojira - Flying Whales, submitted by
    Phatkev


    Have I listened to this artist before? No
    Have I listened to this song before? No



    7 minutes of whale noise!!!!

    Ok not quiet, a nice slow intro which maybe is a bit long for my taste as it doesn't really change gears during the intro. I do enjoy the drum work in the intro though, however the whale sounds add nothing for me. I don't mind a long intro, but it's all very samey for 3 minutes.

    But when the intro is over, business picks up big time. Great stuff. Love the sound here, nice dirty rock. The shouty vocals are just the right amount of growling for me and overall it's an enjoyable track, not going to break the top tier of this round but it's a fine track that I can enjoy. The long intro did it no favors but what followed the intro more than makes up for it, edging it over those below.


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