ELVIS COSTELLO FAN FORUM TRIBUTE CD

noiseradio · Post by **noiseradio** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:55 pm

Pointless trivia alert:

Covering songs live CAN be a problem actually. Club owners have to pay a subscription to ASCAP/BMI if they hire perfomers who play covers. (Or to have a juke box, believe it or not). Basically, they profit from creating an atmosphere in which these songs are an integral part, so the record companies and publishing companies get a piece. Oliver's Army once lost a gig because we didn't play original material--the club owner was unwilling to pay the subscription and only hired original acts as a result.

No big deal though. Most clubs pay what is ultimately a nominal fee. It more than pays for itself in the long run.

wehitandrun · Post by **wehitandrun** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:22 pm

But, doesnt that apply to only Cover Bands? If a headlining act like Saves the Day wants to cover an old song, on the spot, they are allowed to do it, no?

noiseradio · Post by **noiseradio** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:01 pm

Technically, no. Even in that case, BMI/ASCAP is supposed to get their money. Now if the band is performing in pulblic for free, then it's different. But if money is being made, by anyone, on the performance of someone else's song, the owner of the rights to that song is owed money legally. Even if it's only one song in a whole set.

That's why so many restaraunts make up their own song instead of Happy Birthday if a diner is celebrating. The owner of the publishing rights to Happy Birthday is supposed to get royalties if the song is used in a commercial venue by employees.

Post by **BlueChair** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 9:09 am

CD is done.

Sorry for the delay.. here goes nothing:

1. I Hope You're Happy Now - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
2. Tokyo Storm Warning - Mike Boom
3. Girls Talk - crash8_durham
4. Lipstick Vogue - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
4. Big Sister's Clothes - pophead2k
5. Brilliant Mistake - Adam Miller (aka BlueChair)
6. Alison - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
7. Just A Memory - Mark Reid (aka SmallFaces1)
8. Possession - pip_52
9. Honey Hush - Kevin Scampoli (aka wehitandrun)
10. Shallow Grave - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
11. Men Called Uncle - Adam Miller (aka BlueChair)
12. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)

I hope to have mp3's up of each of the tracks in a few days. As far as hard copy cd's go, I will work to develop some sort of tree system.

DrJ · Post by **DrJ** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 9:40 am

Well, that'll learn me for ignoring the thread. I'll put my mp3 of Black Sails up somewhere, even though it has no cymbals.

DrJ

Post by **BlueChair** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 9:52 am

DrJ, should I add you to the tracklist then?

crash8_durham · Post by **crash8_durham** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 9:20 pm

Awesome Blue. Great job!!!. We all know that you put a huge amount of time into this project.

wehitandrun · Post by **wehitandrun** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:35 pm

How did the levels come out? Is my track of better quality than it originally was? If so, I have to thankyou for using your talents.

noiseradio · Post by **noiseradio** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 2:20 am

Wow, very nice. And very flattering as well. I can't wait to hear everyone's submissions. Thanks for all the hard work!

SweetPear · Post by **SweetPear** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 2:22 am

Wow! Blue and EVERYBODY, this is an exciting and incredible thing you've done!!
Of course I've contributed a whole lotta nothing except for being a member of the forum who thought it was a cool idea to make a tribute disc to EC.....AND YOU HAvE!!!

It would be much appreciated if you could tell us (ME!) what to do, how to get one .......and how are you going to actually get it to EC?

So close, yet so far.....

laughingcrow · Post by **laughingcrow** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 5:41 am

Sounds great guys...you lot have must have put a load of time into it, and I'm sure you'll be ultimately rewarded for it!

Post by **BlueChair** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:00 am

Updated tracklist:

1. I Hope You're Happy Now - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
2. Tokyo Storm Warning - Mike Boom
3. Girls Talk - Mark Clay (aka crash8_durham)
4. Lipstick Vogue - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
4. Big Sister's Clothes - pophead2k
5. Brilliant Mistake - Adam Miller (aka BlueChair)
6. Alison - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
7. Just A Memory - Mark Reid (aka SmallFaces1)
8. Possession - pip_52
9. Black Sails In The Sunset - Jason Carty (aja DrJ)
10. Honey Hush - Kevin Scampoli (aka wehitandrun)
11. Shallow Grave - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)
12. Men Called Uncle - Adam Miller (aka BlueChair)
13. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding - Oliver's Army (feat. noiseradio)

DrJ · Post by **DrJ** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:46 am

I would like to thank the moderator publically for facilitating my tardiness.

(aja)DrJ

Yes, the Steely Dan influence.

DrJ

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:57 am

SweetPear wrote:Of course I've contributed a whole lotta nothing except for being a member of the forum who thought it was a cool idea to make a tribute disc to EC.....AND YOU HAvE!!!

Ah, but without such minded people we wouldn't be where we are.

SweetPear wrote:It would be much appreciated if you could tell us (ME!) what to do, how to get one

Yeah - what SP said!

Post by **BlueChair** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:02 am

We'll post the artwork and tracks for download so people can burn/print their own copies, but for people who don't know how to do so, we'll develop some sort of tree system.

Essentially, I mail to x number of people, they copy and mail to x number of people, etc.

crash8_durham · Post by **crash8_durham** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 2:52 pm

Any updates?

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 3:22 am

We should have an official launch party in the chat room for this when its up for everyone to hear.

noiseradio · Post by **noiseradio** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 1:29 pm

All I want for Christmas is this CD.

crash8_durham · Post by **crash8_durham** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:50 pm

Ok I have been gone for quite a while and I will surely get pelted with rocks and garbage for this question but what ever happened with the tribute cd? What did I miss?

Post by **spooky girlfriend** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 1:51 pm

Blue? What did he miss?

so lacklustre · Post by **so lacklustre** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:43 pm

This is the one thread where Blue don't post no more!

Post by **BlueChair** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:54 pm

Copenhagen Fan has been working on a contribution. Hopefully we can have this done in time for the North American shows, where Elvis fans will bombard him with this CD.

Nobody told Francis Ford Coppolla to hurry up and finish The Godfather... the more board members we get involved on this disc, the better, in my opinion.

El Vez · Post by **El Vez** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 6:06 pm

BlueChair wrote: Nobody told Francis Ford Coppolla to hurry up and finish The Godfather... the more board members we get involved on this disc, the better, in my opinion.

No, but Robert Evans (aka The Devil, aka Cokey McSnortfuck) did try to fire him on a daily basis. Did stick up for Pacino though, I'll give the coke & pussy hound that much....

Patton Oswalt did a screamingly funny riff on Evans' bizarre ESPN promos once.

Oswalt as Evans: Do you have any idea what Diane Keaton's pussy tastes like after it's been soaking in apple juice all day? Not half as sweet as the action you'll catch here on ESPN!

Copenhagen Fan · Post by **Copenhagen Fan** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:23 am

I just need the FTP server address then I'll send my contribution.

King Hoarse · Post by **King Hoarse** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:03 am

1. Finished yet? (I want to have)

2. When are we doing the follow up? (I want to record)

3. What's that about another list who's trying to cover all Elvis' songs, anyone? (I want to listen)