Random Music Talk XLVI: No, studio Bad(minton) is NOT better than the live version.

[u2popmofo]

Moving my CDs on their shelves to make room for the others, and realizing there are a bunch of embarrassing albums I still have that I never bothered to rip. St. Anger and Joe Satrianni's Surfing with the Alien. Tee hee.

Speaking of Satriani, that "Viva La Vida is a plagiarism!" thread title still cracks me up.

 

[corianderstem]

I listened to those new-old tracks on the bonus disc on the way to work this morning, and man, I can't get over how much I love Down All the Days.

I am undecided on Heaven and Hell.

Oh Berlin - still like it a lot, and was impressed to realize it's in some wonky key signature, like 7/4 or 7/8 I think it felt like, as it was a 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2 pattern. I love shit like that.

I was trying to remember if they'd done that irregular time signature thing before, and I want to say I don't think they have.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Why do you have to behave like an Elfa?

An Elfa... Are there more than one of me?

 

[lazarus]

I listened to those new-old tracks on the bonus disc on the way to work this morning, and man, I can't get over how much I love Down All the Days.

My knees are weeeeeeeak...

 

[u2popmofo]

An Elfa... Are there more than one of me?

Why do you also have to behave like an Elfa?

 

[BoMac]

Why do you have to behave like an Elfa?

I was being helpful. That's more than he's ever been.

I'm going to write a Dr. Seuss style children's book about Elfa, BoMac, and scumbo. With a cameo appearance by a villainous creature known as No spoken words.

I'd buy it.

An Elfa... Are there more than one of me?

I hope not. One is already enough.

 

[u2popmofo]

How much do used CD stores even give for CDs at this point? I'm sure it depends on the CD, but are we talking about a dollar or 2 dollars for most things? I have a bunch of crap I know I'll never even look at, let alone listen to again. No reason to keep holding onto this crap.

 

[cobl04]

So THE BIEBS! just went up about seven thousands points in my book.

Justin Bieber - Otis FREESTYLE - YouTube

Seriously, it's actually not bad. He raps better than ever single hip-hop "artist" in this country put together.

Also, Gambeezy is doing a signing. Considering there are no physical releases yet, this puts me in a pickle. What do I take? Community S1 DVDs? S2? My Troy & Abed in the Morning coffee mug? My heaving bosom?

Bake a giant cookie.

 

[cobl04]

Combine it with this...

My attempt at a cover of Nicki Minaj - YouTube

They're the perfect couple!

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Yeah, the Biebs is totes talented.

 

[Danny Boy]

So I was in Seattle early this morning and I didn't have to be back in my office until after lunch, so I was determined to find a copy of the 2-disc version of AB. Target was sold out, Fred Meyer didn't receive any, and Barnes and Noble were either out or never got any. I finally said screw it and drove to Easy Street Records in West Seattle where I finally found one. A little disappointed it didn't come in a slip case to match the other 2-disc deluxe reissues.

I was listening to the Kindergarten disc on the drive back. I realized that the guitar parts in TTTYAATW are from an AB session instrumental called "Montgomery's Visit." I would never have put that together without hearing the 'Baby' version. It's much more obvious what some of the other outtakes morphed into.

U2 - Montgomery's Visit - YouTube

 

[joyfulgirl]

My super deluxey arrived and a colleague was standing in the doorway of my office talking but her eyes kept drifting over to it sitting on a table. Finally she exclaimed, "I can't stand it anymore, what IS that?" Then she ooh'ed and aah'ed and omg'd, and was kinda jealous.

But no, she cannot borrow it.

 

[PhilsFan]

I am sick and have not slept in three days. I went to the doctors. They did nothing. I feel like death. I have not been to a class since last week. I just keep laying here unable to sleep.

 

[joyfulgirl]

Is insomnia the main issue or do you have a cold/flu type thing?

 

[joyfulgirl]

How much do used CD stores even give for CDs at this point? I'm sure it depends on the CD, but are we talking about a dollar or 2 dollars for most things? I have a bunch of crap I know I'll never even look at, let alone listen to again. No reason to keep holding onto this crap.

Last time I tried to unload some CDs they apparently were so bad no one wanted them. I kept the jewel cases and threw the CDs away.

 

[LemonMelon]

So THE BIEBS! just went up about seven thousands points in my book.

Justin Bieber - Otis FREESTYLE - YouTube

That was really decent, yeah. 99.9% chance that was rehearsed heavily, and he lost the flow at least twice by trying to cram too many syllables in (symptomatic of something pre-written), but yeah, at least I don't have to hear him sing. Best thing he's ever done.

I am sick and have not slept in three days. I went to the doctors. They did nothing. I feel like death. I have not been to a class since last week. I just keep laying here unable to sleep.

Feel better, Peefs. I've felt like shit for the past three days too, and I actually feel worse today, somehow, thanks to the addition of a sore throat out of nowhere. I feel so bad using the school computer since I know I'm going to fuck up someone's world if they use it.

 

[LemonMelon]

Beyond Belief - YouTube

What a wonderful song. Imperial Bedroom is pretty dense, but it's growing on me.

 

[PhilsFan]

Is insomnia the main issue or do you have a cold/flu type thing?

It's a my throat is so sore that I can't sleep kind of thing, if that makes sense.

 

[LemonMelon]

If it's been three days, you probably have strep. Did you get a culture done while you were at the doc?

 

[joyfulgirl]

Eat lots of raw garlic, both of you. It will kill a throat infection and boost your immune system. Eat it crushed by the spoonful with some honey or just sprinkle a ton on top of some tomato sauce with pasta. Any way you can get it down.

Apple cider vinegar diluted in water is also good for throat stuff.

/joyful's home remedies

 

[cobl04]

Lupus?

Eat lots of raw garlic, both of you. It will kill a throat infection and boost your immune system. Eat it crushed by the spoonful with some honey or just sprinkle a ton on top of some tomato sauce with pasta. Anyway you can get it down.

Apple cider vinegar diluted in water is also good for throat stuff.

/joyful's home remedies

I'd rather live through it

 

[LemonMelon]

I think garlic works. I ate a bunch of it a few months back before a big exam and felt a lot better in a few hours. It was absolutely horrible and made me feel nauseous at first, but it got the job done. I think we have some at home, but I know we at least have honey.

I feel like crap at the moment because I got up at 2:30 this afternoon and haven't eaten today. Class starts in 45 minutes, so I'll get something now.

 

[joyfulgirl]

Honey can make a huge difference in eating the garlic. When I'm fighting something off, I just make something for dinner that garlic goes well with and just crush a clove or two on top. Even some canned chicken noodle soup would do the trick if you're not a cook.

 

[Danny Boy]

If it's been three days, you probably have strep. Did you get a culture done while you were at the doc?

Agree with the throat culture. Could also be mono.

 

[LemonMelon]

Honey can make a huge difference in eating the garlic. When I'm fighting something off, I just make something for dinner that garlic goes well with and just crush a clove or two on top. Even some canned chicken noodle soup would do the trick if you're not a cook.

I got some weird concoction called "turkey lemon rice." It's kind of crappy, but I assume lemon can't hurt, right?

My mother in law's got our garlic, I'll head over there later.

Agree with the throat culture. Could also be mono.

Mono + insomnia? Is that possible?

 

[Danny Boy]

I wouldn't call not being able to sleep because you're in agony insomnia.

 

[LemonMelon]

Ha, true.

Perhaps I should stop playing House.

 

[joyfulgirl]

I got some weird concoction called "turkey lemon rice." It's kind of crappy, but I assume lemon can't hurt, right?

My mother in law's got our garlic, I'll head over there later.

Lemon and garlic are an excellent combo. If mom-in-law also has cayenne pepper, that is awesome for the immune system, too. Gets a sluggish lymph system moving.

Lots of warm herbal teas.

Am not a doctor.

 

[PhilsFan]

Oh, I already know what it is. It's mono. I thought strep throat but was wrong. The next month is going to blow.

 

[cobl04]

Here I am thinking I've got no idea what you're all talking about, and you're talking about glandular fever.