"Al's Band" Song Discussion Thread

Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:46 am

Bruce the Duck @ November 21, 2008 12:31 am wrote: Let's just hope it's somewhat decent.

Well, except for that little animated hip twitch of Ruben's, everything else they've done is decent, so why not?

Post by **Eithne** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:17 am

Aahhhhhh, instrumental song.... on... repeat... on headphones... can't-don't ...want... to stop... playing... whimsical...fun... polka on its ear....seeping into mind...happy ears...

Post by **ludovica64** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:37 am

Eithne @ November 21, 2008 08:17 am wrote: Aahhhhhh, instrumental song.... on... repeat... on headphones... can't-don't ...want... to stop... playing... whimsical...fun... polka on its ear....seeping into mind...happy ears...

That sounds like text from one of your wacky avas

Post by **Bruce the Duck** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:48 pm

The Doctor @ November 21, 2008 02:17 am wrote: In the actual song. They say "Havent told you everything we do. Well have to save it for part two."

Hopefully, that was a "joke."

EDIT: You know, I'm not TRYING to be negative, and I realize that's how many of you will read that statement, but the song just isn't very good and this is not the direction they should be taking this project.

They're all talented musicians, but let's face it. Al has always been the creative and funny brains in this operation. The band has basically just been there to back him up musically.

If they plan on keeping this going as a side project, I'd like to see them develop their OWN style. And make the songs completely unrelated to Al. And please, please, please DO NOT try to make them funny. Please!

Post by **algonacchick** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:19 pm

I appreciate you stating your opinion without making anyone who disagrees with it feel bad. I do like the song, but, yeah, the next one might wanna go in a completely different direction. I'm looking forward to hearing more.

catanddogdoctor · Post by **catanddogdoctor** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:34 pm

Bruce the Duck @ November 21, 2008 05:48 am wrote: Hopefully, that was a "joke."

EDIT: You know, I'm not TRYING to be negative, and I realize that's how many of you will read that statement, but the song just isn't very good and this is not the direction they should be taking this project.

They're all talented musicians, but let's face it. Al has always been the creative and funny brains in this operation. The band has basically just been there to back him up musically.

If they plan on keeping this going as a side project, I'd like to see them develop their OWN style. And make the songs completely unrelated to Al. And please, please, please DO NOT try to make them funny. Please!

OK, we get it. You don't like it. Let it go..........

Maria

Post by **ludovica64** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:27 pm

Well I'm very happy with it. I had no expectations of what it would be like and was happy to let myself be surprised.

As I said to Maria, people who are open in their admiration of Igor Stravinsky and Frank Zappa are never going to jump in the direction a lot of people may be expecting.

Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:46 pm

Well, Well, Well @ November 21, 2008 06:03 am wrote: So is this it for the band+Weird Al?

Pfft. No. Why would they record a song called "Al's Band" while CALLING themnselves Al's Band if they didn't intend to go on BEING Al's band?

I really like it that they're wlling to show more open pride in their history with Al, considering the

that parody/comedy music catches from the dismissive and inattentive. Because it really is an amazing achievement.

Post by **weirdojace** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:37 pm

catanddogdoctor @ November 21, 2008 07:34 am wrote: OK, we get it. You don't like it. Let it go..........

Maria

This is why I hate this forum sometimes. The attitude here is always "Okay if you don't agree with the majority opinion, get out."

I hate this song as well. If they do another song, I hope they don't make it about Weird Al and I hope they have some sort of actual lyrical structure that's not awkward rambling.

Website · Post by **Teh Dingo** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:04 pm

Al fans don't have to like every Al related song.

I'm sorry. There's a difference between Al fans with differences of opinion and people who come here just to bash Al and be jerks. And I don't see anyone in this topic being negative about the song intentionally trying to be a jerk.