Topic: Music Talk, I give you an impossible mission. Dare to prove me wrong. (Read 16854 times)

jill the ripper · « **on:** 29 Oct 2008, 18:25 »

So, basically, I'm desperate.
What I'm about to do is normally reserved for ass hats and douche bags, so I held off as long as I could. However, Music Talk, the time has come. All* have failed in previous territory, but let you come out the victor.

Here's the trouble:
There's this song, and every time I hear it, I love it.
I vaguely remember, from ages ago, an NPR interview, and I think this song is by someone who was a member of Devo.
The song is spooky- sounding. Something that should be on the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, but it isn't.
I don't know the name, any lyrics, or an artist, but I am pretty darned sure Gerald Casale is doing the vocals.
It is considerably popular, popular enough to be played with Duran Duran in coffee shops.

Alright.
That's all I know.
Anybody know what song I'm blithering about?

And I'm sorry for putting on my ass hat and giving you this, but it is necessary for my Halloween party mix.
I've been looking a really. long. time.

*I

with much groveling and begging of forgiveness,
jill.

jill the ripper · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 Oct 2008, 18:33 »

I need it by Friday at the lastest though.
Otherwise, I would totally follow your advice.
I heard it last Saturday, and was an idiot not to run for a napkin.

It's a recent song.
Maybe a Jerry Jihad?
I looked all over for those, and only found a few.

orangepeas · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 Oct 2008, 19:18 »

i googled npr interview and devo and came up with this

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4800647

Gridgm · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Oct 2008, 15:36 »

my probelm is you've got danny elfman running through my head and my braing is trying to found something in mainstream radio which sounds like it....it's not working

*EDIT* the monster mash is slightly reminiscent of danny elfman, or possibly something out of RHPS also although i'm shamed to admit knowing of it, blood by my chemical romance fit's the modent part of it

though if you're looking for suggestions for the mix tape i'm sure plenty of people will be willing to help jstu say the word

jill the ripper · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Oct 2008, 17:33 »

But i need this song!
This exact song!

I have my latte-drinking little heart set on it.
The NPR interview played the song in it.
The one that orange posted, and another interview with Gerald Casale's name are the only two on NPR that pertain to DEVO.
I swear I wasn't hallucinating though. It was on the radio. And I only listen to NPR.

D :

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Oct 2008, 17:54 »

can you give us a tempo?

Any instruments you remember?

Anything other than that someone played it on NPR at some point?

EDIT: All I can think of that might fit into the nightmare before christmas next too oogie boogie man is Peek-A-Boo by Devo.

Inlander · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 03:11 »

What colour is the song?

Tom · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 03:39 »

Is it an animal or a mineral?

Patrick · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 04:15 »

Quote from: Gridgm on 30 Oct 2008, 15:36

*EDIT* the monster mash is slightly reminiscent of danny elfman

I don't know what Danny Elfman you have been listening to, isn't "Monster Mash" something like a sendup of '50s rock'n'roll? And isn't it more like Danny Elfman to instead use the tubas and trombones as a sort of brass 'bass drum' and use the higher brass as a sort of 'snare drum'? Entirely different styles, if you ask me.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 11:19 »

Danny Elfman's music sounds like exactly what you would think a man with the last name "ELF MAN" would sound like.

(I don't mean that in a bad way.)

billiumbean · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 01:48 »

Quote from: Jackie Blue on 31 Oct 2008, 11:19

Danny Elfman's music sounds like exactly what you would think a man with the last name "ELF MAN" would sound like.

(I don't mean that in a bad way.)

Why did I just envision Martin Short playing a mandolin?

suitupletsgo · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 10:41 »

Quote from: billiumbean on 03 Nov 2008, 01:48

Quote from: Jackie Blue on 31 Oct 2008, 11:19
Danny Elfman's music sounds like exactly what you would think a man with the last name "ELF MAN" would sound like.

(I don't mean that in a bad way.)

Why did I just envision Martin Short playing a mandolin?

I could definitely see that done as Jiminy Glick.

pirateninsel · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 14:00 »

I havn't listened to much Devo, but I must say that DeVotchKa is very Danny Elfman. They did the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack, which I guess could warrant them a spot in a coffee house playlist..

maxusy3k · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 14:04 »

DeVotchKa actually did a track for the 'special edition' Nightmare soundtrack, I think.

It is streamed here in case that was actually it.

hopely · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 22:40 »

Have you tried songtapper? I don't know, sometimes that works.

Quote from: Tom

Is it an animal or a mineral?

Solid, liquid or gas?

Tom · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 22:42 »

Can it fit in an envelope?

Inlander · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 Nov 2008, 22:49 »

How big is the envelope?

Tom · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 Nov 2008, 00:33 »

I don't know, does it fit in your wallet?

Patrick · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 Nov 2008, 00:36 »

It could, but so do condoms, and we all know that's a terrible idea.

Gridgm · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 Nov 2008, 03:25 »

why shouldn't songs practice safe sex?

Patrick · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 Nov 2008, 03:42 »

Tell them to have fun with their condoms that have had holes crushed into their walls, thus rendering them entirely ineffective.

Ã¶de · « **Reply #21 on:** 04 Nov 2008, 10:23 »

Quote from: Patrick on 04 Nov 2008, 03:42

Tell them to have fun with their condoms that have had holes crushed into their walls, thus rendering them entirely ineffective.

Tom · « **Reply #22 on:** 04 Nov 2008, 13:29 »

Is it hard?

Tom · « **Reply #23 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 01:27 »

Does it have feathers?

David_Dovey · « **Reply #24 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 01:29 »

IS IT THE PIE RACE

Patrick · « **Reply #25 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 01:34 »

IT IS ALWAYS THE PIE RACE

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #26 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 07:37 »

Can I keep it? Can I?

jill the ripper · « **Reply #27 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 16:09 »

If I find it first.

Impossible mission, still impossible.

Tom · « **Reply #28 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 18:26 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 05 Nov 2008, 01:29

IS IT THE PIE RACE

I DON'T UNDERSTAND PIE RACE

KickThatBathProf · « **Reply #29 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 19:04 »

Man are we gonna do this again?

Ok I can't resist...

NOBODY UNDERSTANDS THE PIE RACE

jill the ripper · « **Reply #30 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 18:21 »

NEVER EVEN FUCKING HEARD OF THE PIE RACE.

100thposthurrr.

Cernunnos · « **Reply #31 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 20:19 »

YOU BAKE A PIE AS FAST AS YOU CAN

etc.

Aegir · « **Reply #32 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 06:47 »

Is it bigger than a breadbox?

Tom · « **Reply #33 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 11:23 »

YOU RIDE A UNICYCLE

Liz · « **Reply #34 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 11:28 »

YOU WEAR THE PIE ON YOUR HEAD LIKE A LITTLE HAT BECAUSE IT LOOKS FUNNY.

Tom · « **Reply #35 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 11:34 »

IT'S THE PIE RACE

blanktom · « **Reply #36 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 11:58 »

One more time with feeling...

NOBODY UNDERSTANDS THE PIE RACE

Inlander · « **Reply #37 on:** 08 Nov 2008, 03:42 »

YOU THREATEN TO LOCK THE DUMB PIE RACE THREAD.

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

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