June 26th Comic - Society For Creative Rock Anachronism = Sadness

[BlessedBlogger]

Read today's comic, immediately Googled SFCRA because my hearts all twitterpated at the idea of a steam punk band only to learn that they don't exist. Crying ensues. And I'm not the only one, apparently lots of folks are salivating for a steam punk band and are sorely disappointed. Someone should get on this ASAP!

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[EpicPants]

I too was terribly disappointed. I can't wait for someone to take initiative.

[FiskFisk33]

Just inventing the instruments would cost an arm and a leg 

imagine a steam powered guitar amp! *drewl*

[benji]

Some of the interments already exist. A calliope would be essential, as would a theremin.

[Fallen]

For steampunk bands, check out Abney Park or Vernian Process

[wes]

I'm not the biggest fan of steampunk stuff, but I was epically stoked to not only find out what the fuck a melodithurge is, but also to see one play a "totally bitchin' steam-whistle solo."


My dreams were shot down on both accounts.

[Heinami]

I must say that i created an account after also Googling Society for Creative Rock Anachronism....

Disappointing.

But, i have always been interested in steampunk-ing things, including my guitar. But Ibanez already offers some pretty cool ones.

This would be an amazing thing.

[Fallen]

Yeah, steampunk bands are not exactly what you could expect, but its a start.

[blueblooded]

Oh man, what a huge disappointment. I was really exited for a second. If i had an ounce of musical talent i would start a steampunk band.

[Chef]

This looks like am awesome job for my awesome band, "Barbeque at the Laser Factory!"

[DanteShepherd]

I was actually more surprised that SCRA didn't stand for Smif College Resident Advisor, like Marten had gotten a free shirt from somewhere around campus.

[Mabus_Zero]

I, too, immediately looked it up, and simply found a random posting somewhere where others aired their nameless grievance.

That would be the most awesome thing evar.

[Howulikethemapples]

Are there any groups actually tring to make this a reality?  I have a degree in engineering and 6 years of training across three instruments (piano, guitar, drums)...I'm in the Washington Baltimore area, if anyone is interested...

[Fallen]

You might want to check out something along a more dystopian nature. Dr Steel

[tragic banjo]

Any steampunk band MUST have a Stroh violin.




MUST.

[EricLobdell]

I'm not the biggest fan of steampunk stuff, but I was epically stoked to not only find out what the fuck a melodithurge is, but also to see one play a "totally bitchin' steam-whistle solo."


My dreams were shot down on both accounts.

The title of the comic is "Like a Warlock, only he summons Organs."
Also, "Okay, so, according to wiktionary:

Melody - tune, sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.
(http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/melody)

Theurge - one who works miracles, or persuades a god or spirit to perform supernatural work.
(http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/theurge)

Melodithurge - one who works miracles with a tune, or channels an unearthly ability to do so."

So effectively, the lead guitarist, but instead of a guitar, a steam whistle.

[Axillion]

Thought everyone might be have a slight interest in this

http://www.myspace.com/societyforcreativerockanachronism