Imagine...you get to invite any band to your last b-day [Archive]

jon1jt

11-23-2006, 11:46 PM

Imagine: your doctor informs you that your next birthday will be your last one. :bawling: but don't fret: because you've been such a good person, you're going to go out with a bang. you get to invite any band to perform live at your party! the question for this thread is, which band would you invite and why? :idea: should you consider your audience's listening interest or say to hell with them?!...i mean, it is the last birthday of your life! :lol:

(Yes...you can pick a band with members no longer alive---we are going to resurrect them for your one-night special occasion!) :lol: :lol: enjoy!

jon1jt

11-23-2006, 11:49 PM

i'll start---I'm inviting U2! they have a little something in their repertoire for everyone. then again, i'm going out with a psychedelic bang---i'm calling on my man, Jimi, Jimi Hendrix!

Idril

11-24-2006, 12:43 AM

Pink Floyd! And you wouldn't have to resurrect anyone, just get them back together...which I think might be an even harder task than resurrection. And I would pick them for my own selfish reasons, because they are awesome and David Gilmour is a rock god and if anyone doesn't like it, they're just going to have to suck it up. :p

TEND

11-24-2006, 01:42 AM

Well....maybe Bob Dylan because I loooove Bob Dylan :lol: . But I've always told people when I die I want a wake, so maybe I should invite one of my favorite bands 'The Pogues' to play and we could have a living wake (a wakeful wake, if you will).

aeroport

11-24-2006, 02:02 AM

Dream Theater. If you've heard them, you probably understand why.

Jean-Baptiste

11-24-2006, 02:19 AM

But, Idril, Syd Barrett is dead! Don't you even care that Syd Barrett's dead? You could resurrect him, and you don't even care?:bawling:

I'd have Radiohead.

Pensive

11-24-2006, 07:08 AM

Pink Floyd!
I second Idril here. My other choices will be The Beatles, Eagles and Linkin Park. :D I would like any of these.

Idril

11-24-2006, 10:23 AM

But, Idril, Syd Barrett is dead! Don't you even care that Syd Barrett's dead? You could resurrect him, and you don't even care?:bawling:

Well...yes...I suppose he could come up for a song or two. I admit I had forgotten about him and I'm very ashamed of that. :blush: :blush: They seem almost like two separate groups, with Syd and without and I listen to the 'without' stuff a lot more often but it would be fun to hear them play Bike or Jugband Blues or of course See Emily Play so I'll make sure to specify he can comes too. :p .....Are we able to make the setlist or does the band pick the songs?

jon1jt

11-24-2006, 12:36 PM

Well...yes...I suppose he could come up for a song or two. I admit I had forgotten about him and I'm very ashamed of that. :blush: :blush: They seem almost like two separate groups, with Syd and without and I listen to the 'without' stuff a lot more often but it would be fun to hear them play Bike or Jugband Blues or of course See Emily Play so I'll make sure to specify he can comes too. :p .....Are we able to make the setlist or does the band pick the songs?

re: Syd, LMAO!!!!! you pick the setlist and can even change it at any time! hey, this is your last birthday party and the band wants to make sure you have a good time now! :D

Stanislaw

11-24-2006, 02:26 PM

I would get...rob zombie...opend by rammstein:D

Virgil

11-24-2006, 05:52 PM

They may be old now, but they're still the greatest rock 'n roll band in the world, The Rolling Stones.

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Riesa

11-24-2006, 06:01 PM

is that extremely large font for all us old folks who still like the rolling stones but can't really see very well anymore, eh where's my ear trumpet? :p

ok- how 'bout this------Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Tito Puente, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Thelonious Monk. Tom Waits can come to, but he's designated scotch drinking buddy while we listen to what melodies those giants come up with.

Virgil

11-24-2006, 06:10 PM

is that extremely large font for all us old folks who still like the rolling stones but can't really see very well anymore, eh where's my ear trumpet? :p

Well, you're not as old as they are. :lol:

ok- how 'bout this------Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Tito Puente, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Thelonious Monk. Tom Waits can come to, but he's designated scotch drinking buddy while we listen to what melodies those giants come up with
Hey that sounds pretty cool too. I wonder if their egos would lt them play together.

Shalot

11-24-2006, 07:11 PM

i'll start---I'm inviting U2! they have a little something in their repertoire for everyone. then again, i'm going out with a psychedelic bang---i'm calling on my man, Jimi, Jimi Hendrix!

Me too! Jimi Hendrix is amazing. And I guess Janis Joplin too.

jon1jt

11-25-2006, 03:36 AM

Me too! Jimi Hendrix is amazing. And I guess Janis Joplin too.

Shalot...let's make a deal right now...i'm invited to your party, you're invited to mine! janis joplin, oh yeah!

papayahed

11-25-2006, 11:23 PM

hmmm, tough choice - since it's my last birthday and i want it to be a party I have to go with Jimmy buffett

Virgil

11-25-2006, 11:56 PM

hmmm, tough choice - since it's my last birthday and i want it to be a party I have to go with Jimmy buffett

What do you mean, "since it's my last birthday?" Are you thinking of departing into the great beyond this year?:alien:

mtpspur

11-26-2006, 03:08 AM

Depending on my mood--The Kingston Trio for the innocent times; Credence Clearwater Revival for the fun times and Steppenwolf for the dark times. But then again I'm always uncomfortable at parties even the church ones.

papayahed

11-26-2006, 09:26 AM

What do you mean, "since it's my last birthday?" Are you thinking of departing into the great beyond this year?:alien:

It wasn't my idea - it's the name of the thread.

Virgil

11-26-2006, 09:59 AM

It wasn't my idea - it's the name of the thread.

Oh I didn't catch that. I thoght it meant the one that just past, but that wouldn't make any sense.

maggie yang

11-26-2006, 10:00 AM

i would like to listen to the beyond who is the top band in my country..however, the key singer who died in 1993 because of an accident... i really miss their performances...

thevintagepiper

11-26-2006, 10:31 AM

Eisley! Definitely. Their beautiful, melodic, haunting songs would be perfect! Some have got enough twang and bounce in them for a party, too.
Besides, I'd just really love the chance to meet my musical and fashion heroes!

Guzmán

11-26-2006, 12:48 PM

King Crimson's 73-74 lineup.

Schokokeks

11-26-2006, 01:39 PM

I would definetely have The Beatles ! I love "Let it Be". It probably wouldn't be such a big-bang party, but guests could go over to Virgil's last party after I'm gone, if they need some ROOOOCK :D.

Koa

11-26-2006, 06:51 PM

I have two-three names in mind but it'd have to be Depeche Mode since it's been my favourite band for the past 8 years... with a lot of other favourites during the way but never above it.
Second choice would be The Cure, which I have never seen live so being the last chance it would be good too... Hmmm...

jon1jt

11-26-2006, 09:03 PM

higley

11-27-2006, 01:55 AM

Shalot...let's make a deal right now...i'm invited to your party, you're invited to mine! janis joplin, oh yeah!

Heh, but how will you go to both? :p

I would get the Rat Pack to perform. Or at least Dean Martin. Or Oingo Boingo, playing "Dead Man's Party" last. :lol:

GimmyDiamond

12-27-2006, 12:06 AM

I could never pick "a" band . . . I want it all . . .
There are so many songs I like by so many groups that I couldn't pick, and hey, as for the ones that have already died, assuming we 'go' to the same place, I won't need to ressurect them, will I??? :D
But, then, knowing it's my last birthday, would I want to pick something new, something I haven't heard, seeing as how it's my LAST b-day?
Leave it to me to start living if I ever hear that I'm dying . . .
But to answer in some sort of fashion, yeah, I'd go for the Beatles, Eagles, Stones, or U2
jon1jt . . . whatever made you think of this??? :)

jon1jt

12-27-2006, 02:45 AM

Poetess

12-27-2006, 12:17 PM

Evanescence and LinkinPark

Because i`m somewhat obsessed with Amy Lee, and I adore Mike Shinoda.

grace86

12-27-2006, 01:24 PM

I'd pick Skillet because they are my favorite band in the whole world, they've influenced many decisions in my life, have been around through all the good and bad times (musically of course) and anyone who would go to my party would absolutely love them - I know this because I have not taken a person to a skillet concert who did not ultimately love them by the end of the night.

What better way to kick off your last birthday party ever than to rock out and do a little head banging?! :lol:

GimmyDiamond

12-27-2006, 09:07 PM

hey grace86, I didn't even think of skillet, but then again I only know their Collide album (as far as I know). But if I ever did have them, I would ask the powers that be, if it could be a double feature of Skillet and Thousand Foot Krutch. I know their Phenomenon and Art of Breaking albums, love the last track on Art of Breaking, Breathe You In. So, if a double feature is a go, then these two would definitely be a possibility . . .
Nice work . . .

GimmyDiamond

12-30-2006, 02:46 PM

You know what, at this moment I'm thinking some depressing, yet amazingly good Blue Rodeo or Chris Isaak would suit me just fine . . . living or dying . . . do you know them???

Shadowsarin

12-30-2006, 03:14 PM

The Birthday Massacre supported by Screaming Banshee Aircrew. The first gig I ever when to and it was one of the shining moments in my life.

jon1jt

01-06-2007, 03:54 AM

right now i would seriously invite Iron and Wine because his music inspires me and since it's my last birthday i want to write some poems before i'm gone!
i'd also invite another cool band called Stars. they're out of Canada and they go from electronica to folky and with them i'll die a happy guy. :D

Idril

01-06-2007, 11:03 AM

right now i would seriously invite Iron and Wine because his music inspires me ...

And he would be great in a small, intimate setting. :thumbs_up

I think I would include Veruca Salt in my invitation because every party needs some 'angry chick rock'. ;)

jon1jt

01-06-2007, 01:02 PM

And he would be great in a small, intimate setting. :thumbs_up

I think I would include Veruca Salt in my invitation because every party needs some 'angry chick rock'. ;)

i like the angry chick rock, i like!!! hey i just turned on my stereo and what came right on? bush - machinehead!!! so i turned the volume all the way up, it's the only way to take this one in! :lol:

EAP

01-06-2007, 02:14 PM

Pink Floyd - circa. 1973.

Idril

01-06-2007, 03:29 PM

bush - machinehead!!! so i turned the volume all the way up, it's the only way to take this one in! :lol:

You're right, loud is the only way. :thumbs_up

Pendragon

01-07-2007, 12:24 PM

Eagles, it would be!

Idril

01-07-2007, 02:22 PM

i like the angry chick rock, i like!!!

Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm trying to expand my angry chick rock catalogue because I have found I really like that genre, I have Veruca Salt, Garbage, Poe and Fiona Apple...any other suggestions?

jon1jt

01-07-2007, 10:33 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm trying to expand my angry chick rock catalogue because I have found I really like that genre, I have Veruca Salt, Garbage, Poe and Fiona Apple...any other suggestions?

I was just looking for a fiona apple cd i have, somewhere. it has a green cover. i can't remember the song on there that inspired me to get it, but she's good, i like i like!

can i put angry chick rockers like courtney love into a "crazy chick" category?! c'mon, you gotta admit, she was really angry there for a while! :lol:

Shalot

01-07-2007, 10:59 PM

Idril

01-07-2007, 11:38 PM

I was just looking for a fiona apple cd i have, somewhere. it has a green cover. i can't remember the song on there that inspired me to get it, but she's good, i like i like!

Are you talking about Extraodinary Machine? That cover is greenish, it has peas on it or something organic like that. The song I bought that album for is Parting Gift,

Oh you silly stupid past time of mine
You were always good for a rhyme
And from the first, to the last time, the signs
Said 'Stop' - but we went on whole-hearted
It ended bad, but I love what we started

can i put angry chick rockers like courtney love into a "crazy chick" category?! c'mon, you gotta admit, she was really angry there for a while!

Courtney Love scares me. :p :lol: :lol:

What about the Breeders? And maybe L7? (or not...) Maybe some Tori Amos and Hole...

I have the Breeders, just bought some as a matter of fact. I haven't heard any L7 though, I'll have to check that out. Again, Courtney Love scares me, so therefore, Hole scares me and I'm not too sure about Tori Amos either. Has anyone heard any Angelfish? It's the band Shirley Manson was in before Garbage and I love Garbage but I listened to a couple 30 second clips of their songs and wasn't exactly blown away.

jon1jt

01-08-2007, 03:36 AM

Are you talking about Extraodinary Machine? That cover is greenish, it has peas on it or something organic like that. The song I bought that album for is Parting Gift,

Oh you silly stupid past time of mine
You were always good for a rhyme
And from the first, to the last time, the signs
Said 'Stop' - but we went on whole-hearted
It ended bad, but I love what we started

Courtney Love scares me. :p :lol: :lol:

Yes yes, that's the album, green peas or something!!!!!! i dig that song too!!!!!
i forgot what a cutie that fiona apple is! (maybe that's why i really bought her CD!) :p

courtney---i think she's retired and that's not such a bad thing. i used to work for a guy who hung out with her (they'd do drugs together) when she came into the city. she'd call and the secretaries would tell me how high she always was on the phone. ugh.

GimmyDiamond

02-17-2007, 11:49 PM

Mashlin . . . love the song "The Shore" they could play that one song all night and I'd be sooo good with that . . .
But come to think of it, I might prefer Bryan Adams . . . I can honestly say I'll know when I find 'the one' cuz to them I'll be a Bryan Adams song . . . Where Angels Fear to Tread and Inside Out are some of my favourites of his . . . so he can have my last birthday . . .
Oooo, I just thought of the Chili Peppers . . . People in Planes . . . Linkin Park and Billy Talent . . . gimme any of those and I'll be pleased as can be . . . (until I think of someone else next week :D)

downing

02-18-2007, 06:13 AM

Eagles...to sing me Hotel California, Creedence Clerwater Revival for their Midnight Special and especially Have you ever seen the rain and last, but not least, Rod Stewart to sing me Sailing...

Niamh

02-18-2007, 07:49 AM

foo fighters!

manolia

02-18-2007, 01:36 PM

Prepare your magic potion (or whatever) you have a lot of ressurection to do!
QUEEN (my first choice) but also NIRVANA or SAVATAGE would do the trick.
To spare you trouble invoking the dead you can also bring me MEGADEATH, PARADISE LOST or MOONSPELL. And THE GATHERING, and CATHEDRAL and CANDLEMASS and ALICE COOPER and BLACK SABBATH and DIO..ok it might look more like a rockwave festival than a birthday party (can i have this pleeeeease!!!)

Domer121

02-18-2007, 02:06 PM

No Doubt.....

GimmyDiamond

02-18-2007, 05:30 PM

Tom Petty and the heartbreakers . . . or how about Bob Marley and the wailers . . . about as different as different is, but right now I'd be happy with either of them on my last b-day . . . (hmmm, how many posts is that now. . . told you I could never pick:D)