Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The lineup was:
Bill the Cat on electric tongue and vocals
Steve Dallas on guitar and vocals*
Opus on tuba
Hodgepodge on drums
* - sometimes the strip depicted Steve as their manager, sometimes as a performer.
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Middle-aged Dummies are back and bursting at the "themes" to get going! Full theme ahead! (3 Viewers)
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Bill the Cat on electric tongue and vocals
Steve Dallas on guitar and vocals*
Opus on tuba
Hodgepodge on drums
* - sometimes the strip depicted Steve as their manager, sometimes as a performer.
landrys hat
Footballguy
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I was at UT when Breathed was doing The Academia Waltz. So,yeah.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
That's Yächtley Crëw to you, bub.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I’ll send the list soon, but the final five out:
I like this song far more than I should.
open.spotify.com
Love this song but we just did the artist in the countdown and there’s another better suited to my list
Probably should be in the 31 but won’t be
GotG could fill most of the list if I let it
open.spotify.com
Classic, last one out
I like this song far more than I should.
I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here)
Old 97's · The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Original Soundtrack) · Song · 2022
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Love this song but we just did the artist in the countdown and there’s another better suited to my list
Probably should be in the 31 but won’t be
GotG could fill most of the list if I let it
Come and Get Your Love - Single Version
Redbone · Come and Get Your Love · Song · 1973
open.spotify.com
Classic, last one out
Raging weasel
Footballguy
It was harder and took longer than expected to find 31 songs that name drop The Beatles or their songs but finally got there. Now just have to put them in some kind of order.
Rustoleum
Footballguy
Did they ever open for Mini Kiss?
simey
Footballguy
School is cancelled here if we get a dusting of snow. Late tomorrow we are supposed to get 3 to 5 inches, and the schools have already decided to go remote.
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titusbramble
Footballguy
Hayseed Dixie are really good live
hagmania
Footballguy
One of your first five out is probably making an appearance on my listI’ll send the list soon, but the final five out:
I like this song far more than I should.
I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here)
Old 97's · The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Original Soundtrack) · Song · 2022
Love this song but we just did the artist in the countdown and there’s another better suited to my list
Probably should be in the 31 but won’t be
GotG could fill most of the list if I let it
Come and Get Your Love - Single Version
Redbone · Come and Get Your Love · Song · 1973
Classic, last one out
rockaction
Footballguy
Subgenres are open for inclusion. In fact, I’ve already selected a subsection of technically described rhyming style in hip hop as worthy of inclusion.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Only one? They all can make great walk up songs!One of your first five out is probably making an appearance on my listI’ll send the list soon, but the final five out:
I like this song far more than I should.
I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here)
Old 97's · The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Original Soundtrack) · Song · 2022
Love this song but we just did the artist in the countdown and there’s another better suited to my list
Probably should be in the 31 but won’t be
GotG could fill most of the list if I let it
Come and Get Your Love - Single Version
Redbone · Come and Get Your Love · Song · 1973
Classic, last one out
krista4
Footballguy
Well, the superhero options were slim pickings at the time, but I noticed that people like Ellen Ripley and Jon Snow and others like that had been allowed, so I proposed being either Game of Thrones' Arya or Brienne of Tarth. The keeper of the list told me she'd have to research Arya more because she wasn't sure that Arya had always acted without self-interest, and at that point I said just give me Brienne.
Actually actually true.
krista4
Footballguy
No way was I going for that.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Damn. I thought that was the case, but was also hoping for funny stories.
krista4
Footballguy
You could do fewer than 31 if you wish.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Hell- I was hoping for a movie.Damn. I thought that was the case, but was also hoping for funny stories.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Or staff it out.
Eephus
Footballguy
Good songs are more important than the cleverness of the theme
Eephus
Footballguy
Did some theme strategizing with ditkaburgers over dinner tonight. The 31 Boy Bands thing was going to be kind of a stretch because a lot of boys have annoying habits like playing musical instruments. She's thinking about alternating boy bands with girl groups and/or boy/girl groups. Whatever it ends up being, it will be poppy.
JMLs secret identity
Footballguy
Really? Dang. I’m doing this wrong?
-OZ-
Footballguy
Thank goodness for that.
JMLs secret identity
Footballguy
Nice website guys. Thanks for the invite
Shame the PM software wouldnt let me send all in one go.
Sorry for the 3 messages Krista4.
List submitted
Shame the PM software wouldnt let me send all in one go.
Sorry for the 3 messages Krista4.
List submitted
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Hell- I was hoping for a movie.Damn. I thought that was the case, but was also hoping for funny stories.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
This does not sound like a productive work conversation. Just my opinion.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I mean, she paid to fly six (?) cats halfway across the country, of course she's going to pay not to have a roommate!
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
That could be due to the current hosting problems. I sent mine in one go.
If you were doing your best Pip imitation, disregard.
MAC_32
Footballguy
I am changing my theme to 31 songs that describe what's going on in @krista4 's mind this week
#31 The Bloodhound Gang - Lift Your Head Up High & Blow Your Brains Out
#31 The Bloodhound Gang - Lift Your Head Up High & Blow Your Brains Out
-OZ-
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Exactly. Maybe she didn't have the funds to avoid having a roommate.I mean, she paid to fly six (?) cats halfway across the country, of course she's going to pay not to have a roommate!
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
OK, I think I'm going with Songs With Horns. I was afraid that this had been done before but I can't find a thread. The other challenge I'm facing is that I know I'm going to forget a lot of stuff and this may not accurately reflect my 31favorites. For whatever reason stuff like this is important to me. I know, it's weird. There have just been so many times I've heard a song and said "wow I love the horns in this" but no way I'll remember even 10% of them.
And this is primarily going to be rock songs with horns. Sorry jazz fans.
And this is primarily going to be rock songs with horns. Sorry jazz fans.
simey
Footballguy
k4 should have taken off her silver cape, and popped the list keeper in the head with it. It's part of the cape's powers.This does not sound like a productive work conversation. Just my opinion.
simey
Footballguy
I did a theme close to the one Eephus is doing about 10 years ago. I did ladies names in abc order. I can't remember what exactly our draft was about, but my playlist was called Ladies Room. I doubt anyone remembers it. I don't remember someone doing a horns only theme, except for having a horny channel in our genrepalooza. I don't recall what all was in it. I love horns, and look forward to your songs.
Eephus
Footballguy
Good memory. That was the One Word Song Title draft from May 2014
I'm pretty sure there are more one word song titles about women than there are women with one word stage names although once you have an mononymous artist you get to pick from her entire catalog. For what it's worth, my Single(Named) Ladies 31 has seven one word song titles but only one of them is a name.
-OZ-
Footballguy
My initial thought was 31 top songs using different instruments. That almost certainly would have included some oddball songs.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Not sure I could name 31 different instruments.
landrys hat
Footballguy
My theme is favorite Side 2 Track 1s from my record collection.
krista4
Footballguy
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Ocarina.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
No words
Best Gift Ever -- Penis Flute by Scott Taylor
Best Gift Ever -- Penis Flute Photograph by Scott Taylor
mobileprints.com
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
jwb
Footballguy
31 songs that sound great on a decent 2-channel system - FAQ
What do you mean by a 2-channel system?
I would think everyone knows this but my long experience as a business writer tells me to explain everything... 2 channels means two speakers. Left and right. No sound bar, no 7.1 dolby atmos surround sound or whatnot. We can add a subwoofer (technically now a 2.1 system but that's ok). Classic stereo setup. Note - if you do have a fancy 5.1/7.1 system, just using the two fronts gets you a two channel system. You don't need the rest for music.
What do you mean by "decent"?
Loaded question. Thanks a lot...
"Decent" can mean almost anything you want it to, and can also be affected by your budget (monetary budget, time budget, and also the desire to do this). If you can see yourself spending time just listening to music - and nothing else - well, that's what this is all about. If that's something you enjoy, I promise you, a "decent" setup is either already in your home or on your wishlist.
Your speakers are going to be the real difference makers. We could get into how preamps and amps and sources matter, but honestly, good stuff here is so cheap that it's not really worth discussing (you can buy a Yamaha AS301 for $350, which is a "good enough" 2-channel amp for decent sound. You can use your phone and bluetooth as your source). I do like dedicated 2-channel amps best.
Good speakers can paint a picture with the music. Set up correctly, your two speakers should be able to create an entire soundstage between them. The better the speakers, the better picture it paints. If you're hearing lots of sound from the center (where there is no speaker), you're getting there. Hearing the center and the left and right... that's better. But the real magic happens when you hear stuff all across it, at different depths and volumes. Off center, up front, singers that sound like they are behind each other, etc. Do that with clarity and fullness and a little warmth - at any volume - now you're talking. A really good setup is nothing short of magical. You know it when you hear it.
This also has a little to do with the engineering of the recording. By the 70's, many engineers figured out how to mix records to almost resemble a band when a proper 2-channel system was used. This is why the Beatles or Pet Sounds or such don't really work for audiophile listening (imho).
What gear are you listening on?
pre/amp = Arcam SA20, speakers = JBL HDI 3800 (video review by upscale audio in link). These speakers are amazing. It took me years of buying/selling /figuring out what I liked to get to them. I got them this past summer after a decent price drop from their original MSRP, and they are endgame speakers for me. I have a restored Denon 67L turntable, but I honestly do most of my listening through Apple Music these days.
What kind of songs are you listing?
Mostly stuff you already know (so if you don't have a decent setup, no worries - it's still 31 good songs).
I'm posting songs that just hit nice on my setup. For some songs, it's the vocal performance. For others, it's that "band" mix. Or for some, just how the song hits (note: JBL's are well know for being good "rock" speakers. I find this to be true).
Some of these songs are on "audiophile songs" lists, because they deserve to be there. Others are just things I think sound good on my setup. In my writeups, I'll try to highlight what attracted me to it. There are literally thousands of songs that could be listed, so I'm sure what I think is a great vocal will be surpassed by what you think is a great vocal. That's the beauty of it.
Once I was talking to this guy at an audio gear show, and he said "good audio gear is the best present you can buy yourself". I agree - I get more pleasure out of my music setup than anything else I own.
I'm about half done with my list - it's definitely been fun so far.
What do you mean by a 2-channel system?
I would think everyone knows this but my long experience as a business writer tells me to explain everything... 2 channels means two speakers. Left and right. No sound bar, no 7.1 dolby atmos surround sound or whatnot. We can add a subwoofer (technically now a 2.1 system but that's ok). Classic stereo setup. Note - if you do have a fancy 5.1/7.1 system, just using the two fronts gets you a two channel system. You don't need the rest for music.
What do you mean by "decent"?
Loaded question. Thanks a lot...
"Decent" can mean almost anything you want it to, and can also be affected by your budget (monetary budget, time budget, and also the desire to do this). If you can see yourself spending time just listening to music - and nothing else - well, that's what this is all about. If that's something you enjoy, I promise you, a "decent" setup is either already in your home or on your wishlist.
Your speakers are going to be the real difference makers. We could get into how preamps and amps and sources matter, but honestly, good stuff here is so cheap that it's not really worth discussing (you can buy a Yamaha AS301 for $350, which is a "good enough" 2-channel amp for decent sound. You can use your phone and bluetooth as your source). I do like dedicated 2-channel amps best.
Good speakers can paint a picture with the music. Set up correctly, your two speakers should be able to create an entire soundstage between them. The better the speakers, the better picture it paints. If you're hearing lots of sound from the center (where there is no speaker), you're getting there. Hearing the center and the left and right... that's better. But the real magic happens when you hear stuff all across it, at different depths and volumes. Off center, up front, singers that sound like they are behind each other, etc. Do that with clarity and fullness and a little warmth - at any volume - now you're talking. A really good setup is nothing short of magical. You know it when you hear it.
This also has a little to do with the engineering of the recording. By the 70's, many engineers figured out how to mix records to almost resemble a band when a proper 2-channel system was used. This is why the Beatles or Pet Sounds or such don't really work for audiophile listening (imho).
What gear are you listening on?
pre/amp = Arcam SA20, speakers = JBL HDI 3800 (video review by upscale audio in link). These speakers are amazing. It took me years of buying/selling /figuring out what I liked to get to them. I got them this past summer after a decent price drop from their original MSRP, and they are endgame speakers for me. I have a restored Denon 67L turntable, but I honestly do most of my listening through Apple Music these days.
What kind of songs are you listing?
Mostly stuff you already know (so if you don't have a decent setup, no worries - it's still 31 good songs).
I'm posting songs that just hit nice on my setup. For some songs, it's the vocal performance. For others, it's that "band" mix. Or for some, just how the song hits (note: JBL's are well know for being good "rock" speakers. I find this to be true).
Some of these songs are on "audiophile songs" lists, because they deserve to be there. Others are just things I think sound good on my setup. In my writeups, I'll try to highlight what attracted me to it. There are literally thousands of songs that could be listed, so I'm sure what I think is a great vocal will be surpassed by what you think is a great vocal. That's the beauty of it.
Once I was talking to this guy at an audio gear show, and he said "good audio gear is the best present you can buy yourself". I agree - I get more pleasure out of my music setup than anything else I own.
I'm about half done with my list - it's definitely been fun so far.
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titusbramble
Footballguy
So a decent pair of cans will also work for this playlist? I've fairly recently invested in a non-entry tier level of Sennheiser which could do with testing
-OZ-
Footballguy
I feel like the snow is getting to my brain but if we’re going in timeline order, the most recent should be on top. Right?
-OZ-
Footballguy
Isn’t that Eephus’s list?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I have an answer, but it comes straight out of Bachelor Party.
jwb
Footballguy
Yes. Headphones - especially open back - can be quite good.
KarmaPolice
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