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  • DaveIsKing
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    • Mar 2004
    • 1504

    Roth Army Van Halen Tribute

    Okay, here's the idea. This is going to be a hefty project, but very fun and worth while.

    Let's do the covers ourselves, and we'll all agree on the order.

    Here's the plan. We will sign up (first come, first serve) here, on which song you want to cover. Now, to cover the song, you can do it anyway you see fit. If you want to sound punk, jazz, symphonic/rock, classic rock sound or whatever ever style -- great. If you'd rather sound as much like the original version on the Van Halen album -- that works.

    Obviously, you'll need to either have a band, or play the instruments yourself (I guess a capella could work, but we should try to avoid that).

    I'm going to allow my Roth Army brothers to help determine which song my band will cover based on a poll. If not I get first dibs, since it's my idea.

    Now, if someone has their heart set on a certain song, that somebody else picks, try to negotiate with them. Also, many people are going to want to join in. But, don't sign up if you have no access in which you can record this. Either a home studio, or a friend with recording equipment, etc.

    And, each person should only pick ONE song, that way everyone that wants has a chance to participate. If we are coming up short at the end, then we can possibly pick people to do multiple songs.
    After we all have a song we will perform, we will decide an order, or decide if we want to have them done in the exact order as the VH lp's have them.

    Okay, post here, and sign up for a song, and as we go along, we'll discuss more about this project.
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  • DaveIsKing
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    • Mar 2004
    • 1504

    #2
    I am thinking of covering "Little Dreamer". I believe my band's style could pull this one off...what you guys think?
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    • lms2

      #3
      I think this is a great idea. I can't sing and am not in a band, but I like to listen and will be watching this thread.

      So what are you gonna do with it when you are done?

      How long do you anticipate this taking?

      Will there be a contest or something?

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      • rustoffa
        ROTH ARMY SUPREME
        • Jan 2004
        • 8959

        #4
        I'm gonna go ahead and stake claim on sunday afternoon in the park.

        I don't have a moog sympathizer or bass effects.

        I'm leaning towards a boom box with weak batteries for now....it'll take for fucking ever.

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        • DaveIsKing
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          • Mar 2004
          • 1504

          #5
          Well, I am just getting started. I would like to start the project with everyone submitting their choice of songs. After this we could discuss the order, name of the CD and all. Everyone could work out their own song, paperwork etc. We will send in for permission to publish the recordings as a "cover album" of Van Halen songs and sell it.

          Roth Army would recieve all FUNDS FROM THE ALBUM.

          I am still waiting for others...
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          • Switch84
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            • Feb 2004
            • 2316

            #6
            I can play the cello........
            "He doesn't need to sell millions of records, he doesn't need to fill arenas, he doesn't need to be popular, he doesn't need your money, AND HE DOESN'T NEED YOU!"
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            • DavidLeeNatra
              TOASTMASTER GENERAL
              • Jan 2004
              • 10714

              #7
              Originally posted by Switch84
              I can play the cello........
              just be the groupie
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              • Calderone
                Commando
                • Jan 2004
                • 1081

                #8
                have you heard me ?

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                • DavidLeeNatra
                  TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 10714

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Calderone
                  have you heard me ?
                  yes
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                  • DavidLeeNatra
                    TOASTMASTER GENERAL
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 10714

                    #10
                    some people tried to do a "members"-CD over at vonnies' site but it never became real...I sent two songs..."jump" played with a honky tonk piano and a "real" bass...vegas style and queen's "we will rock you" in a very lazy jazz version...fun tunes...

                    I'm some kind of musical freak for panamark since then
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                    • DaveIsKing
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                      • Mar 2004
                      • 1504

                      #11
                      Thanks, guys...
                      I think we can really get this off the ground. If we all try hard enough. If we could just get 10/12 songs, I think we could begin the process good then.

                      So I am up for submissions:
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                      • David Van Via
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                        • Apr 2004
                        • 753

                        #12
                        Ok this sounds good. We'll cover Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love. We'll get it recorded for next week or two.
                        Rumour has it that Van Halen have continued in recent years with a new lead signer, but since there 1985 breakup, nobody involved has ever recaptured that spontaneous cheeseburger magic!

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                        • DaveIsKing
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                          • Mar 2004
                          • 1504

                          #13
                          Great, I'll make a list of the songs and who is covering them when we get 10 submissions.
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                          • David Van Via
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                            • Apr 2004
                            • 753

                            #14
                            This great thread gets you a 5 star. Remember DaveIsKing
                            Rumour has it that Van Halen have continued in recent years with a new lead signer, but since there 1985 breakup, nobody involved has ever recaptured that spontaneous cheeseburger magic!

                            ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

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                            • DaveIsKing
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                              • Mar 2004
                              • 1504

                              #15
                              Hmm...

                              I think me and my band may be partial toward during "Little Dreamer". It's more in my vocal range and our harmonies can cover all the "ooo, oooo's" in the song.

                              I would like for someone who plays acoustic more to do an "unplugged" version of one of VH's songs for the CD. That'd be awesome.
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