It was inevitable wasn't it? I mean... THE SCORPIONS!!??
So very underrated in America. *sigh* Most people would label them (and incorrectly might I add) "Hair Band". ARE YOU KIDDING ME??
The Scorpions started sometime in the mid-60's, just Klaus Meine (My-nay), Rudolph and Michael Schenker, Uli Roth and Wolfgang Can'tpronouncehisnameanyway. :P Actually it's Dziony.
Here's them in '72. It's ridiculous really, you can hardly recognize ol' Klaus!!
Now, here's one of my favorites of their earlier stuff, Catch Your Train. I admit I probably would have never found it if it weren't for a blogger by the name of Eric Vandenberg-- who quoted Eddie Van Halen, "Man, his solos were STEAMING"-- talkin' about this song in specific.
And steamin' it is... *love*
AND NOW FOR THE ZOO! =D
Footnote: and then there was MATTHIAS!! =D
Note: Nooo... I didn't put an actual moving video here, because all there was were live versions, which rocked, but I'm so incredibly partial to the straightforwardness of the original version. So, just crank up the volume and do the funky monkey in front of your mirror.
Go. Now. XD
I would also like to point out that Iron Maiden does a pretty nice job covering the song. 'Course... Brucey doesn't sound like himself in it, which kinda was a bummer, but the guitar was great.
BONUS VIDEO: I stumbled upon this and I couldn't not post it. This chick is too perfect... my GOD, she's fantastic, and my new official hero for the day.
Monday, April 5, 2010
One Day Ya Feel Quite Stable
The Next You're Comin' off the Wall~
Ah... My crazy 16 year old life...
Sure, it's not as crazy and terrible as some people's, I've never been actually physically hurt or anything like that. But, it's been torrential in ways I'm not gonna say, just because it bites. Nonetheless things are ever-changing, and I've gotta let it ride. [Makes me think of Carry on Wayward Son (Kansas) and Let it Ride (BTO)]
Ugh... We're moving again, for only two months! Our new home consists of the trailer behind our old house-- which needs cleaned and renovated before we can move in. Then, September 1st, we're moving out of THERE, and I don't have a clue where we're going to live. *sigh* [Update: Turns out, we can't live anywhre better and cheaper, so, we're still there XD] At least I get to be gone for most of living there, since I'm going to Fresno, Vegas, and Nebraska for a month.
YAY. I get to go see my grandparents in Fresno, my best friends on the whole Earth in Vegas, and another one of my friends (with the ones in Vegas) in Hay Springs, Nebraska (some tiny town).
----GET ON WITH IT!!!!----
Right, so here are some awesome videos by the somewhat obscure, but insanely talented Saga:
BTW, LISTEN TO THEM LOUD!
Their most famous-in-America-actually-got-air-play-song, On the Loose.
I love this video... it ACTUALLY FITS with the song (what a concept, eh?). Michael Sadler will always impress me with his vocals--- goodness...
Now this, oh, this. THIS is the BEST version of Pitchman EVER! It starts out, building all kinda of tension, making you think 'aw, come on, play somethin'' and then it just pounds into you and rips into that great guitar and synth. Bwahaha.
*ish happeh*
Ah... My crazy 16 year old life...
Sure, it's not as crazy and terrible as some people's, I've never been actually physically hurt or anything like that. But, it's been torrential in ways I'm not gonna say, just because it bites. Nonetheless things are ever-changing, and I've gotta let it ride. [Makes me think of Carry on Wayward Son (Kansas) and Let it Ride (BTO)]
Ugh... We're moving again, for only two months! Our new home consists of the trailer behind our old house-- which needs cleaned and renovated before we can move in. Then, September 1st, we're moving out of THERE, and I don't have a clue where we're going to live. *sigh* [Update: Turns out, we can't live anywhre better and cheaper, so, we're still there XD] At least I get to be gone for most of living there, since I'm going to Fresno, Vegas, and Nebraska for a month.
YAY. I get to go see my grandparents in Fresno, my best friends on the whole Earth in Vegas, and another one of my friends (with the ones in Vegas) in Hay Springs, Nebraska (some tiny town).
----GET ON WITH IT!!!!----
Right, so here are some awesome videos by the somewhat obscure, but insanely talented Saga:
BTW, LISTEN TO THEM LOUD!
Their most famous-in-America-actually-got-air-play-song, On the Loose.
I love this video... it ACTUALLY FITS with the song (what a concept, eh?). Michael Sadler will always impress me with his vocals--- goodness...
Now this, oh, this. THIS is the BEST version of Pitchman EVER! It starts out, building all kinda of tension, making you think 'aw, come on, play somethin'' and then it just pounds into you and rips into that great guitar and synth. Bwahaha.
*ish happeh*
Move Like a Cat, Charge Like a Ram
Sting like a bee, oh babe, I wanna be your maan!
So, I've developed this almost new obsession with glam~ Slade... T.Rex... you name it.
Speaking of T.Rex and the super cool Marc Bolan-- I give you lovely people, 20th Century Boy:
This was the first T.Rex song that I can recall hearing. I adore Marc Bolan, he was a master at taking the simplest things (like frickin' 12 bar blues) and making it pretty much amazing. I mean, Bang a Gong (Get it On), is PURE and SIMPLE dirty, 12 bar blues. I just wish more people would get "the blues in their shoes and their stockin's"...
Rant time: I hate all these people that think they're these big ol' metal heads, and rock fans, and they don't even understand that it's all based on the blues. I mean, I gueeesss I understand if you just don't like the blues, but you better not say that and then call yourself a Led Zeppelin fan. IT'S THE BLUES, PEOPLE!!
...Aye...
That's all I have to say about it, I mean, the video speaks for itself: He's a weird guy, who reminds me of Fez and Billy Squier's love-child (mostly at the "20th centuryy tooooy, I wanna be your boooy"--- parts).
Note: There was previously a link to a Bang a Gong (Get it On) tablature for guitar, but the site it was attached to is being idiotic, and I can't seem to find one another place, so you'll just have to wait for me to use my tab book to tab the song for you. Don't hold your breath.
So, I've developed this almost new obsession with glam~ Slade... T.Rex... you name it.
Speaking of T.Rex and the super cool Marc Bolan-- I give you lovely people, 20th Century Boy:
This was the first T.Rex song that I can recall hearing. I adore Marc Bolan, he was a master at taking the simplest things (like frickin' 12 bar blues) and making it pretty much amazing. I mean, Bang a Gong (Get it On), is PURE and SIMPLE dirty, 12 bar blues. I just wish more people would get "the blues in their shoes and their stockin's"...
Rant time: I hate all these people that think they're these big ol' metal heads, and rock fans, and they don't even understand that it's all based on the blues. I mean, I gueeesss I understand if you just don't like the blues, but you better not say that and then call yourself a Led Zeppelin fan. IT'S THE BLUES, PEOPLE!!
...Aye...
That's all I have to say about it, I mean, the video speaks for itself: He's a weird guy, who reminds me of Fez and Billy Squier's love-child (mostly at the "20th centuryy tooooy, I wanna be your boooy"--- parts).
Note: There was previously a link to a Bang a Gong (Get it On) tablature for guitar, but the site it was attached to is being idiotic, and I can't seem to find one another place, so you'll just have to wait for me to use my tab book to tab the song for you. Don't hold your breath.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
"Don't you think I feel the pain?..."
Sings: --Of makin' myself retch in a haaat!
I honestly make myself sick :P
Sooo, just got done watching Headed for a Heartbreak, by Winger on Youtube-- aaand, I have to say, I'm embarassed. For some odd reason, I actually like that song (despite my nuetrality towards Winger). I'm thiiinking it has something to do with the fact that Reb Beach does this really hot thing somewhere around 2:30. I SWEAR I ONLY LIKE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE OF REBBY!! (*lightning strikes*)
Anyways, I'm not going to shame myself by posting that video, you'll just have to search it out for yourself if you like that kind of disgusting-raptor-clawed-rugged-muscular-white-teethed lookin' guy--Kip, Kip-Kip, Kippy... Like I said, I'm in it for the li'l weasle Reb.
Truth is, embedding was disabled by our good friend YouTube.
Not only that, but I've found myself shamelessly visiting a place called Stardoll.com, which is pretty much for 12 year old girls. BUT My silly girly friend got me into it, and I seem to be enjoying scoping out 80's clothes, and putting them on a doll that's meant to be me, but end up looking a whole lot like a blonde Tawney Kitaen when it's all said and done. Username: rum_piratess.
Bleh.
Let's make this a short post, and make a new, mo' betta one, about something worth while.
Disclaimer: Wip Kinger...erm... Kip Winger, is actually a rather sexy man.
I honestly make myself sick :P
Sooo, just got done watching Headed for a Heartbreak, by Winger on Youtube-- aaand, I have to say, I'm embarassed. For some odd reason, I actually like that song (despite my nuetrality towards Winger). I'm thiiinking it has something to do with the fact that Reb Beach does this really hot thing somewhere around 2:30. I SWEAR I ONLY LIKE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE OF REBBY!! (*lightning strikes*)Anyways, I'm not going to shame myself by posting that video, you'll just have to search it out for yourself if you like that kind of disgusting-raptor-clawed-rugged-muscular-white-teethed lookin' guy--Kip, Kip-Kip, Kippy... Like I said, I'm in it for the li'l weasle Reb.
Truth is, embedding was disabled by our good friend YouTube.
Not only that, but I've found myself shamelessly visiting a place called Stardoll.com, which is pretty much for 12 year old girls. BUT My silly girly friend got me into it, and I seem to be enjoying scoping out 80's clothes, and putting them on a doll that's meant to be me, but end up looking a whole lot like a blonde Tawney Kitaen when it's all said and done. Username: rum_piratess.
Bleh.
Let's make this a short post, and make a new, mo' betta one, about something worth while.
Disclaimer: Wip Kinger...erm... Kip Winger, is actually a rather sexy man.
Sweet Little Baby, She's My Hotdog Bun
That's right, I'm gettin obscure over here: Come Along by Salty Dog
Fantastic no?
Really though, I've been wanting to share this with everyone for a while, but getting new strings on my guitar kinda reminded me of it.
Lemme 'splain: I put new strings on the other night, but I wasn't digging their gauge very much, they were too thin and made the guitar sound all... girly and cold or something. Sooo, I decided this morning to put some thicker ones on, since I had two packs.
The two packs came in handy since I flamin' broke the 1st E string... I don't really know what I was thinkin'- my dad asked if I thought there was gonna be some magic moment where I would know not to twist anymore. Maybe so. :P
ANYWAY, when I put on one of the thicker strings and was getting it in tune, I hit a note that I swear was just like the little warmup bass part at the beginning of this video.
So, now I have 10-11-16-24-36-46 on my guitar. Very strange. Whereas if I had a complete set of the right ratio of gauges I would have either 9-11-16-24-32-42 or 10-13-17-26-36-46. Not that that really means much to anyone.
NOW, I can talk about the video :)
To tell you the truth, the only thing that is really that singular in the video is Michael Hannon (the bass player). Really, that's the highlight of the whole song beside the slutty lyrics. I like the backing vocals when good ol' Mike does the "come-a come-a come-a", with a weird expression on his face. It's pretty great.
Kinda funny (more like peculiar) story:
I remember being in the car with my dad and he started singing that song a little, more specifically a little deviation of "sweet little baby, she's my hotdog bun..". By the time I was 15 (probably 8 years or so after that) it had stuck in my memory as "Ya gonna be my baby, gonna be my hotdog bun?" I really wanted to use it in a song, but I had to make sure that it wasn't in that song already (plagiarism is bad)-- and that my dad was just making things up.
So, lo! and behold, thaaaat version of the lyric wasn't in the song; in fact I couldn't find a trace of it on any lyric site. I told my dad that it didn't even exist and he told me the actual song name, and I looked it up on YouTube (where they have pretty much EVERYTHING). Ta-dah! I found it, and it was the most fantastic guitar and set of slutty blues lyrics I'd ever heard (that wasn't from an old blues song).
Fantastic no?
Really though, I've been wanting to share this with everyone for a while, but getting new strings on my guitar kinda reminded me of it.
Lemme 'splain: I put new strings on the other night, but I wasn't digging their gauge very much, they were too thin and made the guitar sound all... girly and cold or something. Sooo, I decided this morning to put some thicker ones on, since I had two packs.
The two packs came in handy since I flamin' broke the 1st E string... I don't really know what I was thinkin'- my dad asked if I thought there was gonna be some magic moment where I would know not to twist anymore. Maybe so. :P
ANYWAY, when I put on one of the thicker strings and was getting it in tune, I hit a note that I swear was just like the little warmup bass part at the beginning of this video.
So, now I have 10-11-16-24-36-46 on my guitar. Very strange. Whereas if I had a complete set of the right ratio of gauges I would have either 9-11-16-24-32-42 or 10-13-17-26-36-46. Not that that really means much to anyone.
NOW, I can talk about the video :)
To tell you the truth, the only thing that is really that singular in the video is Michael Hannon (the bass player). Really, that's the highlight of the whole song beside the slutty lyrics. I like the backing vocals when good ol' Mike does the "come-a come-a come-a", with a weird expression on his face. It's pretty great.
Kinda funny (more like peculiar) story:
I remember being in the car with my dad and he started singing that song a little, more specifically a little deviation of "sweet little baby, she's my hotdog bun..". By the time I was 15 (probably 8 years or so after that) it had stuck in my memory as "Ya gonna be my baby, gonna be my hotdog bun?" I really wanted to use it in a song, but I had to make sure that it wasn't in that song already (plagiarism is bad)-- and that my dad was just making things up.
So, lo! and behold, thaaaat version of the lyric wasn't in the song; in fact I couldn't find a trace of it on any lyric site. I told my dad that it didn't even exist and he told me the actual song name, and I looked it up on YouTube (where they have pretty much EVERYTHING). Ta-dah! I found it, and it was the most fantastic guitar and set of slutty blues lyrics I'd ever heard (that wasn't from an old blues song).
Come On Baby, Finish What Ya Started
I'm bored, it's like midnight almost and I really wanna talk about Van Halen.
In honor of my buddy Ava, I'mma post Finish What Ya Started:
I really do love this song. I don't think I really have a favorite "Van Hagar" song (I HATE THAT TERM!) but, this one is really original from their others. Just think, compare this to Dreams-- totally different. This video especially makes me really happy though, purely because Eddie is such a babe in this one. Plus, Sammy, he's just... He seems like a really nice guy ya know? I would totally 4-wheel with him in Cabo XDD
Ever notice how WHITE Sammy's teeth are? Maybe it's just because he's got an awesome skin tone-- being part Lebanese and all. Eddie has darker skin tone too, he's got Indian genes from his mommy. *cough-knowitall-cough* =D
Now, I had to include this video- and if you plan on watching any of it, at the least watch it from around 6:22 to the end. Seems like a lot, but I swear it's VITAL TO YOUR LIFE! Hehe.
My favorite part is the part that I told everyone to at least watch, and it includes:
1. An homage to Bocephus, thank you Alex.
2. Animal sounds, courtesy of Eddie.
3. Random acts of violence towards band members and camera men.
4. Addicted to Love lineup- via the band. (The BEST part)
Note: They took the video off of Youtube that I had up originally, so here is a longer version. I changed the times I told you were imperative though (because I'm just that nice!)
I found this when I was watching every Van Halen video available on YouTube, after we finally got high speed internet *stabbitystab-dialup-swashbuckle*. It makes me giggle ^.^
Now, for some quotes and commentary:
Notice in the background when Eddie's "hitting" the camera with his headstock-- what the heck is Sammy even doing? Pft. Hilarious I tell you.
Aaaand my favorite:
---"I like my mom, when she's not home... And she's tiIght... but not alone" ... and then Sammy says something indecipherable.
I think the best part is this is COMPLETELY wrong XD ("The lights are on, but you're not home. Your mind, is not your own."
Actually, you know, I take that back, in all seriousness (HA!) I think hearing Eddie PLAY Addicted to Love is one of the best things to ever happen. It makes me smile a mile wide. Plus, Alex, what the-- he's got some nipple grab thing goin'...
Last, notice how BAD their pants and shoes are? That's one thing you can say about Dave, he had pretty good pants, and shoes actually-- except for the ones where he's trying to show off his package, those are mostly just funny. I think I should make a post about David Lee Roth, since I love him too.
Ultimately though, I think I really like this video the most because it explains why I like rock stars as people. They're the underdogs, the dorks, the ugly kids without dates-- but they're extremely talented and somehow present themselves in a way that millions of people think is cool. I hope to be one of those talents, because I'm the dork, the ugly kid who's not gonna date-- I identify with them.
In honor of my buddy Ava, I'mma post Finish What Ya Started:
I really do love this song. I don't think I really have a favorite "Van Hagar" song (I HATE THAT TERM!) but, this one is really original from their others. Just think, compare this to Dreams-- totally different. This video especially makes me really happy though, purely because Eddie is such a babe in this one. Plus, Sammy, he's just... He seems like a really nice guy ya know? I would totally 4-wheel with him in Cabo XDD
Ever notice how WHITE Sammy's teeth are? Maybe it's just because he's got an awesome skin tone-- being part Lebanese and all. Eddie has darker skin tone too, he's got Indian genes from his mommy. *cough-knowitall-cough* =D
Now, I had to include this video- and if you plan on watching any of it, at the least watch it from around 6:22 to the end. Seems like a lot, but I swear it's VITAL TO YOUR LIFE! Hehe.
My favorite part is the part that I told everyone to at least watch, and it includes:
1. An homage to Bocephus, thank you Alex.
2. Animal sounds, courtesy of Eddie.
3. Random acts of violence towards band members and camera men.
4. Addicted to Love lineup- via the band. (The BEST part)
Note: They took the video off of Youtube that I had up originally, so here is a longer version. I changed the times I told you were imperative though (because I'm just that nice!)
I found this when I was watching every Van Halen video available on YouTube, after we finally got high speed internet *stabbitystab-dialup-swashbuckle*. It makes me giggle ^.^
Now, for some quotes and commentary:
"Bun of a sitch! A Bocephus cap!"
I thank Alex eternally for adding that spoonerism into my vocabulary.
"Bocephus RULES and RULES AAAALL!"
"Now I'm not talking vile, disgusting acts of human behavior."
Suuure you're not. I think it would be worse if Dave was around though XDD
"I thought you was Dale!"
"Wha-- Where's he running to? Where's he goin'?"
Hehe, ya know, Sammy's dad was a boxer, and Sammy was for a while too.
Notice in the background when Eddie's "hitting" the camera with his headstock-- what the heck is Sammy even doing? Pft. Hilarious I tell you.
Aaaand my favorite:
---"I like my mom, when she's not home... And she's tiIght... but not alone" ... and then Sammy says something indecipherable.
I think the best part is this is COMPLETELY wrong XD ("The lights are on, but you're not home. Your mind, is not your own."
Actually, you know, I take that back, in all seriousness (HA!) I think hearing Eddie PLAY Addicted to Love is one of the best things to ever happen. It makes me smile a mile wide. Plus, Alex, what the-- he's got some nipple grab thing goin'...
Last, notice how BAD their pants and shoes are? That's one thing you can say about Dave, he had pretty good pants, and shoes actually-- except for the ones where he's trying to show off his package, those are mostly just funny. I think I should make a post about David Lee Roth, since I love him too.
Ultimately though, I think I really like this video the most because it explains why I like rock stars as people. They're the underdogs, the dorks, the ugly kids without dates-- but they're extremely talented and somehow present themselves in a way that millions of people think is cool. I hope to be one of those talents, because I'm the dork, the ugly kid who's not gonna date-- I identify with them.
Here I Go Again
The title's a bit of a paradox isn't it??
Warning: This is a fangirl post :P For an actual musically oriented post, see the future (Here I Go Again Revisited)
Aaah yes, VH1 Classic music video shows. Rock Fest, Metal Mania, Totally 80's. They all have one thing in common: they insist on playing music videos that turn me on.
Creepy comments aside, I thank them especially for this, Here I Go Again by Whitesnake.
Given, it kinda bugs me that this is the only Whitesnake song anyone seems to even know, because they had soooo many other really good songs. It's weird too, they had a bunch of hits off of the Whitesnake album and this is the one that stuck. Maybe it's because it's what David considers the opitime of their band. For anyone reading, check out old Whitesnake, like David Coverdale-Northwinds or Love Hunter-- seriously you'd be amazed at how the blues influence shines through.
As for turning me on, there are some basic elements that undeniably get me that way:
1. David Coverdale- He is one beautiful, maned, power house of a man, with perfect lips. I will always be amazed by the perfection of his huge 80's hair, it is insanely sexy. His voice, oh dear GOD it is... let's say ground shaking? His low notes make your (well MINE anyway) knees shake, and his high notes make me wanna squeal. In fact, I do a lot of the time ^.^;; The microphone stand goes home happy every day "for suuuuure!" =D
2. Adrian Vandenberg- The oh so hot, oh so shredding, guitar molesting blonde [Viking]. Not to mention, ridiculously tall, and Dutch. I honestly would love to be his guitar. You simply must pay attention to his moves with the guitar. If I ever get the chance to put out an album, in the "thank you's" I vow that it will look something like this:
3. That satiny blue suit- It's impossible to describe the sexiness that radiates from that piece of clothing. It's best moment is when David get pulled into the backseat of his Jaguar by Tawney. I can't begin to explain how it fits... mostly due to graphic content XD. I'm tryin' to keep this clean people!
4. The "Consecutive Licking" progression- Probably my favorite part of the video, where good ol' Rudy Sarzo, in his own guitar molesting ways licks that cherry red bass, and in the very next scene you get Tawney's beautiful long legs being licked by David. Oh the wonders of their tongues *heart*
So there you have it kids. The wonders of just one of the 80's videos, hope you could get through this without having to go find your lover.
Want great quotes and gobs of pictures of good looking musicians? That's a great place.
Warning: This is a fangirl post :P For an actual musically oriented post, see the future (Here I Go Again Revisited)
Aaah yes, VH1 Classic music video shows. Rock Fest, Metal Mania, Totally 80's. They all have one thing in common: they insist on playing music videos that turn me on.
Creepy comments aside, I thank them especially for this, Here I Go Again by Whitesnake.
Given, it kinda bugs me that this is the only Whitesnake song anyone seems to even know, because they had soooo many other really good songs. It's weird too, they had a bunch of hits off of the Whitesnake album and this is the one that stuck. Maybe it's because it's what David considers the opitime of their band. For anyone reading, check out old Whitesnake, like David Coverdale-Northwinds or Love Hunter-- seriously you'd be amazed at how the blues influence shines through.
As for turning me on, there are some basic elements that undeniably get me that way:
1. David Coverdale- He is one beautiful, maned, power house of a man, with perfect lips. I will always be amazed by the perfection of his huge 80's hair, it is insanely sexy. His voice, oh dear GOD it is... let's say ground shaking? His low notes make your (well MINE anyway) knees shake, and his high notes make me wanna squeal. In fact, I do a lot of the time ^.^;; The microphone stand goes home happy every day "for suuuuure!" =D
2. Adrian Vandenberg- The oh so hot, oh so shredding, guitar molesting blonde [Viking]. Not to mention, ridiculously tall, and Dutch. I honestly would love to be his guitar. You simply must pay attention to his moves with the guitar. If I ever get the chance to put out an album, in the "thank you's" I vow that it will look something like this:
"... and second, I thank Adrian Vandenberg who taught me to molest my guitar like a pro..."
3. That satiny blue suit- It's impossible to describe the sexiness that radiates from that piece of clothing. It's best moment is when David get pulled into the backseat of his Jaguar by Tawney. I can't begin to explain how it fits... mostly due to graphic content XD. I'm tryin' to keep this clean people!
4. The "Consecutive Licking" progression- Probably my favorite part of the video, where good ol' Rudy Sarzo, in his own guitar molesting ways licks that cherry red bass, and in the very next scene you get Tawney's beautiful long legs being licked by David. Oh the wonders of their tongues *heart*
So there you have it kids. The wonders of just one of the 80's videos, hope you could get through this without having to go find your lover.
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