posted July 11, 2006 08:09 PM         

It's not much, but it was a fun experiment in online collaboration.

I'm supposed to be working on music for my roommate's video game right now, but I just haven't had the desire/energy lately.

That's too bad about your guitar. I was lucky in that my mom had a classical guitar that she had tried to learn. I think she had bought it new, so it was in fine condition when I pulled it out to learn bass.

Maybe you could save up $100, and buy one of these beginners: http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/specials/acoustic-guitar-packages.asp

I recommend the Takamine, but only because mine has been so faithful. Though I did spend like $600 on mine when I bought it in 1995.

posted July 12, 2006 12:33 AM         

Tommy Lee's got a man crush on Phil.

posted July 12, 2006 12:12 PM         

Overall, as far as the objective goes, I think you're right. I do think Phil will go pretty far. I think Jill's got enough talent to get pretty far. I think Toby's got enough talent to go pretty far.

Josh is good, but he's not a rocker. He's a soul guy. He'd probably be better suited to American Idol. Or if Maroon 5 ever lost their singer -he'd be a good replacement.

Toby did better than Lukas last night. Lukas slaughtered a beautiful song, while Toby gave a little grit to that Killers song. I don't think Toby really wants the job, though.

Last night's group of songs were excellent. There were a bunch of great picks. Phil got one of the best songs (Tonic's If You Could Only See). Dilana was magical with the middle eastern version of Ring of Fire.

Got any astrological guesses on these people?

posted July 12, 2006 04:41 PM         

Yah, Phil got a great song. Love that one. He did ok, but I'm with Jason, I have to close my eyes to enjoy his singing! hehhe You are prolly right about the Pisces Phil thing, but I would have guessed him a Virgo.

posted July 13, 2006 12:45 AM         

I didn't like that they challenged everyone who complained about the comments they were given. I mean, it seems like they'd all shut up around the cameras from now on if they're going to be challenged for reacting honestly.

posted July 13, 2006 01:47 PM         

Everyone seems just too young for them. Everyone needs to show more action on stage - sure, it's great to have a great voice, but that's not enough when you will have the responsibility of fronting these hardcore, experienced, diverse, high energy guys. They need someone who is naturally talented, NOT someone they need to give constant advice to. Like, Gwen Stefani gives such a good performance for No Doubt, and Mick for the Stones.........they need someone who will bring NEW CREATIVE ENERGY to them, and that shows a natural talent for performing.

I agree with both your comments how they wimped out when confronted about their behind the scenes comments. They should have stood up for what they said, instead of kiss up all wimpy style.

Bottom Line : It's going to be Dilana. She is really the only one. Next in line would be Toby and Lukas. All the others just don't have their style/stamina/experience (Of Tommy, Gilby, and Jason).

I am really surprised that these people are the best this show could come up with. I don't think they did a very good process of sifting/screening/weeding out what is necessary for this band.

AG ~ I don't think just because Tommy said that to Phil that he has a crush on him. I think he was just trying to be polite and compliment him, to make up for his short-comings.

Mystic ~ I like Baby Spice but think she is too young for them...........but how can you say that Aries annoys you? I have an Aries Moon and an Aries Asc...........do you find me annoying??????? Not ALL Aries people are the same - it's the entire chart that makes up someone's personality.

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I agree. Maybe they didn't advertise it enough. When they did the first season I saw the notices for people who were interested in participating. I had no idea that this season was going to happen, and that it would be this band. I'd heard that they tried to get Alice In Chains to do the show, but that was it.

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Everyone needs to show more action on stage - sure, it's great to have a great voice, but that's not enough when you will have the responsibility of fronting these hardcore, experienced, diverse, high energy guys.

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posted July 14, 2006 03:55 PM         

The thing about guessing Sun Signs, is that it doesn't always work, because our Rising Sign is really how others see us. Also, sometimes someone might have a strong Moon, and that might conceal their Sun sign. I know several Aries people who all have totally completely different personalities. I know several shy Leos.

I am a Taurus with Venus in Taurus so you would bet that I could sing...........but I can't hold a tone/key/melody/note.

Anyhow ~ back to the show ~ Well...........what I meant about Gwen and Mick is that they have an innate talent for performing while singing on stage. I am speaking of Gwen when she was in No Doubt....even from the beginning when they were in high school. So I think SuperNova needs to find someone with an innate talent as well. Not someone they need to "teach" or "force" to do things "their way."

posted July 14, 2006 06:03 PM         

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posted July 18, 2006 10:42 PM         

Right, right, Aries ENERGY is what I usually say. I'm just being sloppy on this thread since we are just chatting about our favorite television show! LOL

I don't know, Lukas is awesome. I think they might go with Lukas too. I bet they are still back and forth with those two.

My goodness, I switched to ABC after Rockstar to see what that "The One" was about. The judges are really weird and half the time I think the singers are lip-synching. It's just a weird show so far. They are all very produced, but also very good. It almost seems like a scripted soap opera type thing.

Which is totally different from Rockstar, Oh My Goodness:

Jason on bass.

posted July 19, 2006 12:19 AM         

Ok, I won't make a new post. I'll just edit this.

Storm & the Balls myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/stormandtheballs
Gotta love the categorization: "Other / Jazz / Christian Rap"

"Best Of Portland 2004 by : Byron Beck for Willamette Week : Any band with the word "balls" in its name should be, well, ballsy, and one-of-a-kind torch singer Storm Large and her three-man backing band the Balls don't disappoint. The commanding, 6-foot blond vixen cleverly twists rock and heavy-metal hits, American classics and everything in between into absurd and poignant renditions best described as loungecore. In Storm's world, Abba and Iron Butterfly coexist harmoniously in "Abba-Gadda-Davida," and it's perfectly normal to revisit Metallica, the Cramps and "The Star-Spangled Banner" in one raucous evening. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Storm's Balls consist of skilled ex-members of Everclear and Motherload. The Balls are crazy, sexy punk rock jazz. They run the gamut of live metal mash-up to heart wrenching torch songs. The band is super tight, and Storm could be Charlize Theron's big ex-con sister who will scare you into loving her forever."

I've seen Phil now. Wasn't bad at all. Probably his best performance.

I can't believe STP's Plush is one of the songs tonight. That's like every guy's favorite Karaoke song... so easy to sing.

posted July 19, 2006 01:20 AM         

You said, "Seems like this performance may be a test. Maybe Jason wanted to see what it would be like to play with him. Or maybe he just wanted to try to inspire him." Those were my exact thoughts also. Added to the third thought, "inspire" him enough to what he could do with the energy if he had it.

He did great with the Rock "god" boost, but WOW, think about what Dilana and Lukas could do with that. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

posted July 19, 2006 11:58 AM         

Magni looked like he was trying out for a role on "A Bugs Life".

I thought Lukas was very good.

Jenny, or the tall blond, whatever her name is, has got to go.

posted July 19, 2006 10:57 PM         

Well, thank goodness she did go, I was sick of watching her perform and I really don't want to keep seeing long dark haired chick perform anymore either. I can also do without Magni. That song is very easy to sing and has no range to it, that's the only reason why he sounded ok for once. Wow, little chick did great after getting advice from Dilana! She has a nice voice but she hasn't got a chance. She IS fun to watch sometimes though, and it's entertaining to watch her in "Rock Bootcamp" as she put it. hehe
I wish we could see the BEST people performing all of the time instead of the worst. Oh, Josh was ok in his "fight for his life" performance, but still not good enough. I personally don't like the style of his voice at all.

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I watched the online reality episodes after the show tonight, and Magni actually got complimented right off the bat from the vocal coach that came in. She worked with each of them, and she was really impressed with Magni.

What was interesting as well was that Dilana and Lukas were the most terrified of the vocal coach. Dilana handled it well, but Lukas didn't. He acknowledged that she was right about his voice, but I think he had a problem being vulnerable in front of everyone.

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Wow, little chick did great after getting advice from Dilana! She has a nice voice but she hasn't got a chance. She IS fun to watch sometimes though, and it's entertaining to watch her in "Rock Bootcamp" as she put it.

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She did better, and she certainly picked the best song of the three, but where she needs to go [in her performances] is so unnatural to her I don't think there's a way for her to catch up.

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Oh, Josh was ok in his "fight for his life" performance, but still not good enough. I personally don't like the style of his voice at all.

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I can't take the nasally tone myself. It was so bad during Come As You Are. I don't really understand his fascination with Nirvana. Maybe he's a Pisces.

I did like that he had fun with his performance. He seemed like he was just saying, "Screw it." I liked his tribute to his fellow singers.

I hated the song choice. I'd personally love it if people taking the 'rock' challenge would choose something hard. Give me some Audioslave, Soundgarden, Jane's Addiction, WolfMother, Muze, Led Zepplin, Guns N'Roses, A Perfect Circle, RHCP, etc. (STP's perfectly fine as long as you can bring it.) Give me something with some power behind it. Something big and macho. Think of your favorite riff, and do that song.

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AG, I tried to check out your songs but they didn't play. I have trouble listening to songs on MySpace for some reason. I've tried listening on other's site's also and no luck.

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