Garee
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Post by Garee on Jan 17, 2008 22:29:52 GMT -5
Cars
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 17, 2008 22:32:56 GMT -5
And Cars rolls on through the Avenue! ------------------------------------------------------ Now up is the cinderella story, Eddie Murphy, versus Tears For Fears. Tears for Fears - Shout"Shout" is by far the most abundantly remixed song in the Tears for Fears catalog, with at least fifteen different versions of it having been officially released under the band's name. As was commonplace during the 1980's, the original 12" vinyl single release featured an extended remix of the song. Three remixes by collaborators Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero later appeared on American releases of the single, including dub and a cappella versions. More recently, remixes have been done by notable DJs such as Jakatta, Fergie, Skylark and Beatchuggers. In addition to the twelve-inch mixes, "Shout" also appeared in three different 7" versions. The original single mix released in the UK and much of the rest of the world clocks in at 5:53 and is the closest match to the version that appeared as the lead track on the Songs from the Big Chair LP. The version released in Germany and Japan is 4:51 in length and fades out during the guitar solo. Meanwhile, the final version released in America is specifically tailored for radio play at a concise 3:59 in length, featuring edits to the chorus and instrumental sections. Vs. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time"Party All the Time" was a single recorded by comic actor Eddie Murphy in 1985, written and produced by Rick James. The song includes some of Eddie Murphy's falsetto talents, however restricted to a few phrases and a repetition of the chorus. Later, "Weird Al" Yankovic covered part of the song in one of his polkas. [1] The song holds the dubious honor of being ranked #7 in VH1's list of The 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs Ever. [2] In 2006, Sharam Tayebi of the group Deep Dish released a remix of the song known simply as "PATT", an abbreviation for "Party All The Time." The subsequent music video is a homage to the original, which had featured Murphy, James, and some backup singers recording the song in a studio.
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Post by Widow's Peak on Jan 17, 2008 22:34:52 GMT -5
Shout
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jan 17, 2008 22:35:16 GMT -5
Eddie, just let it all out.
Shout.
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Post by Gopher Mod on Jan 17, 2008 22:36:26 GMT -5
Shout- Tears for Fears (their second best song of all-time, IMO)
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 17, 2008 22:38:04 GMT -5
Shout- Tears for Fears (their second best song of all-time, IMO) What's number one?
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Post by Gopher Mod on Jan 17, 2008 22:40:21 GMT -5
Shout- Tears for Fears (their second best song of all-time, IMO) What's number one? Break it Down Again #3 is Everybody Wants to Rule the World
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 17, 2008 22:41:13 GMT -5
Break it Down Again #3 is Everybody Wants to Rule the World I'll have to check out Break It Down Again then, never heard it before... or more specificly, I don't know if I've heard it. 3-0 Tears.
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Garee
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Post by Garee on Jan 17, 2008 22:41:27 GMT -5
Shout
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 17, 2008 22:43:46 GMT -5
No Shouts of joy for Eddie tonight, his magical run has come to an end. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Two groups battle to keep their only chance alive. Mr. Mister - Broken WingsThe music video for "Broken Wings" was directed by Oley Sassone and filmed in black & white[2]. It features lead vocalist Richard Page driving through the desert in a classic old convertible. There is a scene of striking imagery where Page is sitting in a church when an eagle flies in through the window and lands next to him on the pew and they exchange a gaze. The full band is also featured in performance scenes during the video. Vs. Men Without Hats - Safety DanceThe music video for the song is notable for its medieval imagery. It was filmed in the village of West Kington, near Bath, in Wiltshire, England; Ivan Doroschuk is the only band member who performs in it. The others can be briefly seen standing off to the side in the town scene. The dwarf in the video has been identified as actor Mike Edmonds.
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Post by lucaspunkari on Jan 17, 2008 22:43:55 GMT -5
Safety Dance
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Post by Gopher Mod on Jan 17, 2008 22:45:09 GMT -5
Men Without Hats- The Safety Dance
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jan 17, 2008 22:50:16 GMT -5
Safety Dance
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Post by Garee on Jan 17, 2008 22:53:49 GMT -5
Safety Dance
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 17, 2008 22:57:46 GMT -5
It's the Safety Dance for a reason, as the Men Without Hats are safely into Round 4. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's a pretty damn good match up. Where's HDX tonight anyways? The Police - Every Breathe You TakeThe song had a music video (directed by duo Godley & Creme) that was praised for its black-and-white cinematography. Both MTV (1999) and VH1 (2002) named it as one of the best music videos ever, placing it 16th and 33rd in their respective top 100 lists. Daniel Pearl won the first MTV cinematography award for his work on the video. Vs. Michael Jackson - Billie JeanDespite the fact that Jackson usually does not close his shows with the song, "Billie Jean" is generally regarded as the pinnacle of most Jackson performances and stage shows. The song has been the key feature of every concert, from the Victory tour through to the 30th Anniversary Performance at Madison Square Garden in 2001. The structure of the live "Billie Jean" routine has remained consistent; fans have even named moves that are regularly performed. These include the "Sidewalk" (where Jackson appears to "moonwalk" sideways along the stage, by slightly raising and crossing his feet whilst sliding them sideways), the "Cobrasteen" (where Jackson pivots on his heels, followed by a slide of one foot from front to back, whilst keeping the upper body stiff), and spot spins. The most famous move that Jackson performs is his "moonwalk", which occurs always at the bridge in the song. This move is generally never performed in any other song, although slight "moonwalk" variations are also found in "Stranger in Moscow" and "Smooth Criminal". Jackson also usually displays his tapping ability during a "Billie Jean" set.[citation needed] In concert, "Billie Jean" is almost always extended for an extra two to three minutes with just the beat and bass line, whilst Jackson improvises an array of dance steps. After this, Jackson throws his fedora to the crowd while saying "Billie Jean is not my lover." Most fans consider this to be why "Billie Jean" rates as a favorite above other song routines, as Jackson "freestyles" the moves to an extent. Videos of "Billie Jean" performances are readily available on the internet, and on some released VHS/DVDs. Also, upon live renditions, some of the introductions upon the song have changed. On the Dangerous World Tour, the stage has two levels: an upper and lower level. On the set list, Michael usually performed Thriller before Billie Jean. For the Thriller performance, the lower level was used. At the end of the performance, Michael is put into a glass coffin, which is then covered with a white sheet. The dancers lift the coffin and march with it until the end of the song, where the sheet is pulled off, revealing the disappearance of both the coffin and Michael. A few seconds after the end (where Vincent Price's voice fades out), the beginning noted of Billie Jean is heard, whereas spotlights reveal Michael to be on the upper level, as it lowers onto the main platform. The last and more recent incantation of the song (as shown on the 30th Anniversary Special) contains a sort-of reminiscing moment from Michael's standpoint: Michael is seen walking across a stage with a piece of luggage in hand, looking around as if he is conjuring up old memories of performing. He stops in the middle and places the luggage on top of stool, opening it to remove the contents. It is unclear what order the contents were removed in, as each performance differed (Michael also opened Billie Jean this way during his HIStory World Tour); however, the articles remained the same: the trademark glove, jacket, and fedora. Michael would then move aside the stool and briefcase, and then snap his fingers, to which a spotlight came on, shining on a microphone stand. It is important to note that the actual choreography of "Billie Jean" has not changed much since the Motown 25 performance, but has been enhanced through continual performance and improvement.
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Post by Gopher Mod on Jan 17, 2008 22:58:35 GMT -5
Michael Jackson- Billie Jean
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Post by Widow's Peak on Jan 17, 2008 23:01:34 GMT -5
The Police
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jan 17, 2008 23:02:54 GMT -5
Michael Jackson- Billie Jean
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Jan 17, 2008 23:02:57 GMT -5
The Police
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Post by mo on Jan 17, 2008 23:11:33 GMT -5
Both are classics, but Michael Jackson I totally would've voted for Mr. Mister
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