Title: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 02, 2011, 12:29:40 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 02, 2011, 12:29:40 PM
one of my favourite songs off of the propeller time album by robyn hitchcock and the venus 3.
i had a go at it this morning without drums and it was a disaster.
for this version i dug out my alesis sr16 drum machine, juno di and tried to find a quiet spot in the house.
hope i havent killed a great song.
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Geir on February 02, 2011, 02:05:59 PM
Post by: Geir on February 02, 2011, 02:05:59 PM
Not familiar with the original, but this is rather good (in the british understated meaning) ;D
I feel I'm way behind my normal Festproductionrate ..... ahhh where to buy some time ? ... hmmm ..... must get some of that vampireblood back ....... you got some T ? ;)
I feel I'm way behind my normal Festproductionrate ..... ahhh where to buy some time ? ... hmmm ..... must get some of that vampireblood back ....... you got some T ? ;)
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Bluesberry on February 02, 2011, 04:20:10 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on February 02, 2011, 04:20:10 PM
Yeah T...I need a boost too...you got any of that vampire blood man. Hey Jim, this is rather bloody good. I really like your voice here, double tracked with one higher? it sounds deadly.
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Gritter on February 02, 2011, 05:05:00 PM
Post by: Gritter on February 02, 2011, 05:05:00 PM
cool. vocals are rather good! love the effect on the quiet echoey voice. Good beat too.
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 02, 2011, 05:14:37 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 02, 2011, 05:14:37 PM
here is the original no its not the beatles reincarnate or john lennon
robyn hitchcock and the venus 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloDoeK3Pt8
robyn hitchcock and the venus 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloDoeK3Pt8
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Groundy on February 02, 2011, 11:41:33 PM
Post by: Groundy on February 02, 2011, 11:41:33 PM
Great cover Jim, Love the vox..Excellent recording...........Alex
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on February 03, 2011, 02:59:38 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on February 03, 2011, 02:59:38 AM
Surely an emufest entry too?!
This is excellent, James. Superb performance and the overall feel is just perfect. I'm really digging this. That's one catchy chorus!
This is excellent, James. Superb performance and the overall feel is just perfect. I'm really digging this. That's one catchy chorus!
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 03, 2011, 04:58:36 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 03, 2011, 04:58:36 AM
some piano on it which rules it out 4 the emufest
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: ODH on February 03, 2011, 10:13:59 AM
Post by: ODH on February 03, 2011, 10:13:59 AM
Been a fan of Robyn since the Soft Boys days, although not familiar with this one. Nice cover. You seem to get those mixes to sound effortless. I'm really struggling to get my current project sounding as I want it.
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Facemask93 on February 03, 2011, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: Facemask93 on February 03, 2011, 11:02:00 AM
Great tune , great performance , and even better vocal , love it
Rob
Rob
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 04, 2011, 07:23:08 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 04, 2011, 07:23:08 AM
QuoteBeen a fan of Robyn since the Soft Boys days, although not familiar with this one.you should check out his stuff with the venus three, who are Peter Buck of R.E.M., Scott McCaughey of Young Fresh Fellows and Bill Rieflin of Ministry and R.E.M.
a bloody great band.
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Ted on February 04, 2011, 07:27:53 PM
Post by: Ted on February 04, 2011, 07:27:53 PM
I really like the lyrics. It's the kind of song I wish I could write--and I don't necessarily feel that way about many RH songs.
I'm not familiar with the original. I haven't watched the YouTube video a couple comments back. I'm not sure if I want to, I'm liking this version so much.
I'm not familiar with the original. I haven't watched the YouTube video a couple comments back. I'm not sure if I want to, I'm liking this version so much.
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Damián on February 05, 2011, 12:49:34 AM
Post by: Damián on February 05, 2011, 12:49:34 AM
Fantastic and very original version Jim!
Excellent vocal performance!
Excellent vocal performance!
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on February 09, 2011, 02:11:52 AM
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on February 09, 2011, 02:11:52 AM
I love this! Don't know the original, you did a great version here Jim. Love the stripped down stuff you are doing with the Juno, it really gives space to your vox which are superb here. Great stuff!
Cheers,
Nigel
Cheers,
Nigel
Title: Re: recyclefest sickie boy-robyn hitchcock and the venus 3 covered by oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 02, 2012, 02:21:27 AM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on February 02, 2012, 02:21:27 AM
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