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Title: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: ODH on March 14, 2020, 02:32:20 PM
In these times, something in this song resonates.

 There's a number of ukulele tracks, including one with GarageBand FX applied, as well as bass and drums.  There's a guide vocal track on organ (which I left in) and some wobbly vocals. Oh and a sax, courtesy of ThumbJam.

It's a cover of the '77 / '78 X-Ray Spex seminal UK punk song, with the late, great Poly Styrene.

Stay safe everyone

 :)
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Jean Pierre on March 15, 2020, 12:28:50 AM
Me, I like the "sound" of Mister ODH and I regret not having the possibility to use thumJam, there are some nice sounds in there.

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Stay safe everyone
as I'm confined to my home studio, my next song will be a blues.
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Hilary on March 15, 2020, 02:33:49 AM
I love this song and how very appropriate.

The arrangement on this is so lovely and you sound very authentic.

Off now to listen to the original.

Thanks Nick!
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on March 15, 2020, 03:27:30 AM
A truly wonderful version Nick, it has all the poignancy of the original with a lovely twist in the way you've done it. Always loved this band (saw them back in the day) and this song, as you say very appropriate for the times we are living through.

Lovely stuff, do keep them coming.
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Geir on March 15, 2020, 09:23:05 AM
Yes!! I don't know the original, but this is really lovely !!

Love the ukes and the whole soundscape !! just wonderful
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on March 15, 2020, 01:15:32 PM
Don't know the original, a lot of music from that era passed me by. I did however enjoy this and found the lyrics apt, excellent musicianship as always.     Willie
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Flash Harry on March 15, 2020, 02:33:43 PM
Incredible - a million miles away from the punk guitars, bass lines and snarling vocals, but so true to the original, instantly recognisable.

I see Hillary has posted the link to the BBC Arena program on Poly Styrene, I remember it being transmitted. My parents were horrified, I was secretly in love.

This is a fab cover Nick. Spot on. 
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Oldrottenhead on March 18, 2020, 07:34:42 PM
Uketastic, love it! it's like Brian Eno and Robert Wyatt having a party, awesome.
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on March 22, 2020, 07:09:14 AM
Quote from: Oldrottenhead on March 18, 2020, 07:34:42 PMUketastic, love it! it's like Brian Eno and Robert Wyatt having a party, awesome.

Perfectly summed up!

This is excellent Nick. An excellent song given a fresh twist, and the bass sounds stellar on these headphones. So well done.
Title: Re: Germ Free Adolescent - Somehow topical X-Ray Spexcover
Post by: danthecoat on April 26, 2020, 03:10:38 AM
Wow thats a blast from the past and by no means an easy cover to do but you have pulled it off.

SUPERB !!

Polystyrene (R.i.P) :(

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