Eriisa: I got 6

I got 10 / 10 in the BrainKing Music Trivia Challenge

Jim Dandy: I remember Alice Cooper doing that lol!
Anyone like musicals? This is my favourite and holds special memories for me.
Michael Crawford plays the Phantom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxXPDvs4pDY

plaintiger:In a word....WOW!

Jim Dandy: You're most welcome! If you follow up on YouTube, I highly recommend "Ode to Divorce." Amazing.

plaintiger: Her voice is full of character and the camera loves her.I'm going to follow up on her,thanks for the video!

I've just made a discovery that has, as they say, rocked my world: Regina Spektor.



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Us

They made a statue of us
And it put it on a mountaintop
Now tourists come and stare at us
Blow bubbles with their gum
Take photographs have fun, have fun

They'll name a city after us
And later say it's all our fault
Then they'll give us a talking to
Then they'll give us a talking to
Because they've got years of experience

We're living in a den of thieves
Rummaging for answers in the pages
We're living in a den of thieves
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious

We wear our scarves just like a noose
But not 'cause we want eternal sleep
And though our parts are slightly used
New ones are slave labor you can keep

We're living in a den of thieves
Rummaging for answers in the pages
We're living in a den of thieves
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious

They made a statue of us
They made a statue of us
The tourists come and stare at us
The sculptor's mama sends regards
They made a statue of us
They made a statue of us
Our noses have begun to rust
We're living in a den of thieves
Rummaging for answers in the pages
Were living in a den of thieves

And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious
And it's contagious

Lyrics and music © Regina Spektor; lyrics courtesy of lyricsmania.com

Jules:  Outstanding - thank you for posting.  Please note I have modified your post.  The only modification I have made is adding a + sign at the bottom corner of the message box.

Jim Dandy:  Outrageous!  I love it.  The School's Out was shocking to me at first, but I got over it. 

This is the exception

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a_YQXFs7Ts

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Today has a combination of contemporary & classical

Jules: Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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An interesting cover of School's Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jQzzaiP9l4&mode=related&search=

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Jim Dandy: Yep, the intro was awesome!

I like the ochestration of the opening and ending,the actual song is kind of a letdown.

Jim Dandy: Then we will ignore the politics of the video! lol

I liked the sound of the band. I think I've heard of them, but not heard them.

I had the pleasure of seeing this tour prior to the band imploding.This is the only video I could find of my favorite song of theirs.I 'm not intending to bring politics to this board,and my position will remain a private matter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odLeNzbhHnc&mode=related&search=

Jim Dandy: Heck of a job!

Rose: I pity the guy who gets stuck with the job of cleaning the screen and theatre after each showing

Jim Dandy: It is great seeing reactions from people who have seen RHPshow for the first time. lol Specially after going to a midnite showing full with TP, and toast! LOL

TexasToest: I think I got that movie out of my system after about the 20th midnite show,but I do enjoy the music and opening.I caught Meatloaf here about two months ago.He is wise to have a top notch band,because he has a very tough time reaching the notes these days.At times you could feel the whole audience straining with him as he tried to climb the range.

awesome:  I know.  I was just messing with you.

TexasToest:
I do, I agree ..it was a line in the song...

Awwww awesome, you love it.  Rock 'n Roll is where the creativity is.  Jerry Lee, I had to two-step up and down the hall on that one.  He's definitely my contemporary.  He used to play on Saturday nights in the country outside the town where I was born.

rock and rollers ...you're all the same...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0VRbVp_5p8

So tell me, JD, you still go see the moving pictures packing your rain gear?  I love Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Now, you have me thinking about renting it.  Or, maybe even buying it.  Not long ago, I saw an interview with Meatloaf.  He's a changed man, he even got serious about life.  I didn't know that he was a serious, and very talented, actor, and that was his passion.  How about a little Hot Patootie?

As many of you know,the visual effect in the theatre is exceptional

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgj4Wzsffw&mode=related&search=

redfrog:  That's music.  Thanks for reminding us.

Jim Dandy:  I kept looking for your horns, but I was distracted.  All I can say is....great legs!

Mousetrap:  Yes, that's what I've done most of my career, advise, account for, and prepare federal income taxes for individuals, corporations, trusts, non-profits.....you name it.

There is an echo in here here here!

TexasToest: You made a career in Taxation?

TexasToest: You made a career in Taxation?

Eriisa:  Yeah, that's kinda what I was saying, except when you have studio equipment, everything is clearer.  When you have a 4 piece band in the living room, you can hear lots of stuff, but not a lot of detail.  I can assure you this man had never heard any music from the Beatles' Revolver at that point in time, if ever.  This was back in 1966, and it had just been released that summer (3 days before my birthday.....is that why I've made my career in taxation? - it's the BEATLES' fault, [exp] them).

TexasToest: I agree,many a song I have been on another planet entirely when it comes to what I hear and what's actually written.I can understand his sensitivity,but I hope they all shared a good laugh after the misunderstanding was clarified

In the meantime,let there be rock!,I'm the kid wearing the horns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lAvBzqo6KU

redfrog: One of my favorite songs.....very meaningful. Casting Crowns is my favorite group.

I know this isnt a religion board of any sort - but this is not a religious post in nature - its about music - this is a song that has meant a great deal to me - and i thought just maybe others could gain something from the message in the music - sometimes a change in perspective is all that we need in order to deal with pain or suffering....and this music in particular seems to help me....

TexasToest: Most likely he could not understand the words. When I first started listing to the group Newsboys in the 90's, it was months before I could understand the words! LOL

Jim Dandy:  You have to admit the accoustics aren't the best in the living room of a suburban tract home.  You couldn't hear anything clearly but the instruments.  Plus, there is something to be said about the sensitivity of the person who is insecure about his weight anyway, and his lack of familiarity with the "music of the day".  

TexasToest: really? I can see it being mistaken for "saxman" and running the risk of offending a sax player.I don't see how they could hear fat,unless of course the singer had a lisp

Jim Dandy:  Well, I didn't know if it would be forthcoming, but I should have known you wouldn't leave me out on the cold.  Hahaha!  AND, I have a story about that song......

Back in the dark ages, my brother played lead in a band.  They were practicing in our living room one afternoon, and a guy who worked for our dad came over for some reason.  The guys were practicing that song, Taxman. 

Well, this guy was rather obese, and he had evidently never heard the song before.  He thought they were singing Fatman, and got all puffed up about it.  I honestly don't know if he ever got straight with that.  When he left suddenly the way he did, it never occurred to us until my mom told us. 

Nivabef:  Thanks for the link to Antigone Rising.  I'm maybe behind the times, but I'd never heard them before. 

My new favorite band is Antigone Rising. I'd been familiar with them since about 2000, but I saw them play last weekend and I never realized just how awesome they are.

Check out their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/antigonerising (with links to separate pages of the band members with more music samples) and their cute YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/antigonerising1.

TexasToest: You knew this was coming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNj-wu3mE3c

Who told you THAT?  Every year about this time, someone from the IRS comes and collects 5 dollars from me for my annual watch tax.

TexasToest: I hear you don't have to pay tax on Spiro memorabilia

Jim Dandy:  Yeah, what she said.  I could have traded you my Spiro.

Jim Dandy: Well if you see anything like that again grab it quick!

TexasToest: Well maybe I clashed with them at one time
I remember walking through Manchester years ago and seeing all these kids dressed as punks in Market Street. That was the fist time I ever seen anyone with muliticoloured hair and chains and dressed in leathers. There was a crowd of them alll sat down quitely just enjoying passing the time of day.