Re: C/NC: Parody bands
33Is The Upper Crust a parody band? They're not directly copying anybody else's songs, but they're definitely going for the AC/DC thing with a well-defined schtick.
Re: C/NC: Parody bands
34You know, I mentioned them here a while back with fond memories of hearing them on WPRB a long time ago. Then I went back for a listen and they weren't all that good. I think they count though.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:11 pm Is The Upper Crust a parody band? They're not directly copying anybody else's songs, but they're definitely going for the AC/DC thing with a well-defined schtick.
Re: C/NC: Parody bands
35I didn't think they were all that good.biscuitdough wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:47 pmYou know, I mentioned them here a while back with fond memories of hearing them on WPRB a long time ago. Then I went back for a listen and they weren't all that good. I think they count though.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:11 pm Is The Upper Crust a parody band? They're not directly copying anybody else's songs, but they're definitely going for the AC/DC thing with a well-defined schtick.
I mean, if you're going to go with that theme as a rock band, sure there's some hilarity there. I was disappointed the music didn't parody tropes of the Common Practice Period. You can still write rock songs and include authentic cadence, avoidance of parallel fifths, descending circle of fifths modulations, development through parallel/relative minor and dominant/subdominant, etc...
Re: C/NC: Parody bands
36I had heard of the Upper Crust (maybe saw 'em on a talk show or something), then caught 'em live once and they almost seemed bored of their own schtick.
Re: C/NC: Parody bands
37Victorian era Steel Panther.Geiginni wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:02 pmI didn't think they were all that good.biscuitdough wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:47 pmYou know, I mentioned them here a while back with fond memories of hearing them on WPRB a long time ago. Then I went back for a listen and they weren't all that good. I think they count though.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:11 pm Is The Upper Crust a parody band? They're not directly copying anybody else's songs, but they're definitely going for the AC/DC thing with a well-defined schtick.
I mean, if you're going to go with that theme as a rock band, sure there's some hilarity there. I was disappointed the music didn't parody tropes of the Common Practice Period. You can still write rock songs and include authentic cadence, avoidance of parallel fifths, descending circle of fifths modulations, development through parallel/relative minor and dominant/subdominant, etc...
Re: C/NC: Parody bands
40I cannot wait for this.
Also, I feel like Al’s originals and “style parody” songs can be better than the straight up parody tunes. Nature Trail to Hell, Craigslist - brilliant stuff. The polka medleys are always great too and are awesome little time capsules of what was popular at the time.