I am dcrelief ~ and this is BATTLE OF THE BANDS!! (BOTB)
BOTB ~ where you listen to different recordings of the same song, and vote for the one you like best.
This special blogging event first introduced by our friends:
Far Away Eyes
Stephen T. McCarthy presents Battle of the Bands
There are two "Battles" per month, on the 1st and 15th. Listen up and place your votes!! Feel free to leave us a comment, along with your vote. We're 'chomping at the bits' to know what you think!
The results come six days later, (on the 7th and 21st). That's when I return, add all of the votes, including mine, and announce the winner. Be sure to stop back by to see if your choice won!
Background noise on today's featured artists:
WHEN IN ROME were an English new wave group, which originally consisted of vocalists Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann, and keyboards player Michael Floreale. They are best known for their 1988 single "The Promise". A remixed version of "The Promise" was the first single from their self-titled debut album. It was an instant success, barely missing the Top Ten in the United States, peaking at No. 11.[4] Months later, the trio reached Billboard's pop chart's lower reaches for the last time with "Heaven Knows" (No. 95, 1990).[4] Additional singles did little on the charts, and the group ultimately faded away. Michael Floreale has re-established the group in Texas, under the same name. Farrington and Mann are a Uk based duo, no longer using the band's name. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_in_Rome_%28band%29
NEW FOUND GLORY is an American rock band from Coral Springs, Florida, formed in 1997. Emerging as part of the second wave of pop punk in the late 1990s,[7][8] music critics consider them a key pioneer of the genre.[9][10][11][12][13] Labelled the "godfathers of punk",[14][15][16] AllMusic credits them for "practically serving alongside the work of Blink-182 as the blueprint to the entire genre for the early 2000s."[17] Also renowned for their energetic live performances,[18][19][20] the band has garnered a cult following since their inception. During their lengthy recording career, the band have released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and three cover albums. The band currently consists of Jordan Pundik (vocals), Chad Gilbert (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums).[3][4] Longtime guitarist and lyricist Steve Klein departed from the band, in late 2013, following "personal differences."[5][6] More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Found_Glory
When you're done here, there are more participants to listen to, and vote. Oh yes!
See my right-hand margin > BATTLE BAND PARTICIPANTS... a variety of music going on!
Maybe you'd like to join the fun? Go to Stephen T. McCarthy's link above: leave a message, and your blog address. Time to vote for the one you like the best... see you on the 7th!
The original ~ When In Rome - The Promise, with video action.
See my right-hand margin > BATTLE BAND PARTICIPANTS... a variety of music going on!
Maybe you'd like to join the fun? Go to Stephen T. McCarthy's link above: leave a message, and your blog address. Time to vote for the one you like the best... see you on the 7th!
The original ~ When In Rome - The Promise, with video action.
The Challenger ~ New Found Glory - The Promise, with lyrics
The first one has an 80's vibe and the second one a 2000's vibe.
ReplyDeleteLike the second best. More upbeat and with more personality.
You're right, Alex, about the eras. Okay, so New Found Glory for you.
DeleteNo, no, no--that second version was far too frantic and edgy. I didn't get any sense of personality as much as the guys saying with their playing, "Let's get this damn thing over with!" I found this version rather annoying.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I like that syntho 80's sound of the first version. It's much smoother and easier on my ears and head. It's got a groove that's almost relaxing. The message is delivered in a much more convincing manner as well.
My vote goes to When in Rome.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
Lee - you crack me up! Oh my - certainly appreciate that upfront comment. Such a good laugh! I do understand - and that's a first vote for When in Rome. Thank you(smile)
Delete2nd one is Crack on speed riding Speedy Gonzales:) No, no no-too nutsy for me. Frantic (I agree with Arlee). The first one has great voices especially in the refrain and has some more dream quality to it rather than just pounding music:) Even though the long haired gigolo has a hole in his crotch the first gets my vote
ReplyDeleteHahaha, Birgit! These comments are breaking me up!
DeleteOkay - When in Rome - [holy crotch and all! (smile)]
While I love punk (well, and even POP PUNK!), my vote goes to When In Rome for this one. Plus? It brings back lots of fond 80s memories :)
ReplyDeleteHey, hey, Kim - I understand those 80's memories! We'll put your punk in the trunk for today!(smile)
DeleteOkay - When in Rome for you.
DIXIE POLKA ~
ReplyDeleteEasy, easy vote for me.
I played the first video. Then I went to the second one, and in less than one minute of listening to the second version, I knew how I was voting.
It was that 1980s Synth-Pop sound that, early in the '80s, forced me to begin exploring other musical genres - first Blues and then Jazz. 1980s Synth-Pop will send me running to the porcelain throne faster than a gallon of whiskey consumed in 30 minutes.
I vote NEW FOUND GLORY.
But I liked the totally different arrangements in these two songs. Couldn't be more dissimilar.
~ D-FensDogg
'Loyal American Underground'
~ D-FensDogg.
DeleteI'm seriously glad there was a second choice that helped you save money. A gallon of whiskey ain't cheap. And we know how those 'promises' made to the porcelain bowl get kept.(smile). "Dissimilar " has produced some interesting comments so far.
One - New Found Glory - for the man!
First off I like your cover photo! My vote goes for the New Found Glory version.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike. It's one photo I flipped - surprised me how close it lined up.
DeleteThank you, sir. Another for New Found Glory!
I totally agree with Lee & Brigit, the first cover is easier on the ears. The over-all rendition is simply nicer. I am not a huge punk rock fan, so I'm sure this has a lot to do with the sway of my pick this morning. My vote goes hands down to When in Rome. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteHey Cathy. We likes easy on the ears, tapping toes, snapping fingers, and swaying in the breeze stuff! (Your blog is so much fun.)
DeleteA vote for the smooth boyz, When In Rome, thank you!
I admit, I love that 80s sound. Meanwhile, I couldn't even make it 45 seconds into the pop punk version. New Found Glory was huge when we were in high school. And yet I'm still here standing in perfect freeze frame, humming 'Don't You Forget About Me...'
ReplyDeleteYou know what they say. When in Rome... vote for When In Rome.
Okay - breakfast in Rome it is!
DeleteABFTS has said this better than I could. "And yet I'm still standing in perfect freeze frame, humming "Don't You Forget About Me...." hahahaha. love that.
ReplyDeleteSo, I've gone on more than once how much I love 80s music. I'm a child of the 80s. I will always love 80s music. That synth-pop sound is like coming home. It's mom and dad and homework and high school and all of the best things I choose to remember from being a teenager.
I don't hate the cover by New Found Glory. It's perfectly fine, but it's When In Rome for me.
Okay, Robin, you're joining ABFTS for breakfast...
DeleteWhen in Rome... for the lady!
The New Found Glory cover is interesting, but I prefer the moodiness of the original. My vote is for When In Rome.
ReplyDeleteHi John. We love providing interest and mood...
DeleteWhen in Rome, said the man!
Easy vote for me: Guitar-driven punk edge almost always wins it over cheesy 80's synth-pop with mopey-boys singing. I couldn't make it all the way through the first version and listened to the second one twice.
ReplyDeleteNew Found Glory for me by a landslide.
Don't you hate it when promises sound insincere, Chris? (Mopey- boys singing... hahah)
DeleteNew Found Glory!
I'm going to have to go with the second one. The first one's just WAY too eighties ;)
ReplyDeleteGezz - the eighties - when everyone seemed to promise something they couldn't keep.
DeleteThanks, Michael - New Found Glory!!