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Post by Tubbs on Apr 1, 2007 16:57:27 GMT
Don,t know if any members are in tribute bands (if you are this is not meant to offend) but one thing that amazes me is people who buy cds of these people, now im not against them and there is some very good ones out there but why not just buy the original songs, im not talking about doing covers but actual impersonators, has anyone any opinions on this matter???
I,ve seen a few in my time and they were good, but for example buying a elvis impersonators version or the original i think i,d opt for the latter, would you???
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Post by mark on Apr 1, 2007 20:44:38 GMT
Hi tubbs
I would definately Buy the originals every time.I have a friend Who is in a Jo Bon Jovi tribute band. He is absolutely Brilliant but they dont sell cds. He feels it isn't right.
Regards
Mark
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Post by weegeo on Apr 2, 2007 10:33:09 GMT
It`s hard to beat the real thing thats for sure,but if these guys want to make a living on the backs of others who are we to say different We had a guy do front man for us for a little while that was an Elvis tribute act now he would say he wasn`t but he had the hair in the quiff and wore the suits lol lol he had an excellent voice of his own but always slipped into the Elvis thing i stuck him for 3 months then sent him on his way lol lol lol He has released about 15 albums and seems to do alright personally i think he`s rubbish at the Elvis thing I think the 1 thing we in Ireland have just now is a huge number of tribute bands and we really don`t need them.
Who knows the next tribute may be a Hugo Duncan band nawwww perish the thought lol good discussion point though
Kind Regards from the North
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Post by Emerald Midi on Apr 2, 2007 11:41:36 GMT
Steady on guys. Don't come down too hard on these tribute acts, some of whom are very serious and professional in how they carry out their homage to their idols. Granted some acts are pretty desperate and are better off leaving the whole tribute things well alone, but let's not forget that there are those who are totally dedicated to what they do and who an extremely decent job. Remember too that not every fan can get to see the real thing, especially when they are no longer touring or, and worse still, dead. Many a fans will happily go see an act who they know will perform their favourite songs, thoroughly enjoying the experience in the process. Who are we to take take that away from them? But why do people buy Cd's produced by tribute acts? Why not? There is no accounting for taste, and if there are those who want to buy such Cd's, fair play to them. It's their money after all. Now where's my Elvis wig  |
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Post by Tubbs on Apr 2, 2007 16:10:53 GMT
Like i say there is some brilliant tribute bands and if they are making a living out of it good luck to them, i,m not against them at all, i would buy a cover of a song no probs. but somebody trying to replicate the original singers voice and then sell cds of it just isn,t for me.
When jonny cash died the amount of tribute cds put on the market was ridiculous!
Well, everyone to their own!!!
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Post by shyamwestwind on May 2, 2007 11:49:35 GMT
I am sure I wouldnt buy a CD of any bootleg band or singer, when I can get the original, but well, let them do their thing.
When I sing , many liken me to the original singer and there are many times when I wonder what MY voice is .... MY VOICE. I love to "feel" the song and if I put too much feel, they call me Tom Jones !!!
Just curious folks, but have you come across ant Tribute Elton John ? Can anyone look and act like him ? Sing like him ? Well maybe, but .....?
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Post by Steptoe on May 3, 2007 16:05:26 GMT
It's called "trying to earn a living"!
I've worked in an Elvis tributre band for quite a few years on & off (As the guitarist not singer I should point out) and worked the big Festivals and clubs here in Aust,
It's a large band with large overheads, "Elvis" hires the PA & Muso's & backup singers does all the promo etc, so even though the show is charging a large fee there is not much left over after paying everything! Hence the merchandising comes in, photo's, T-Shirts, Posters and C.D's and the C.D's are always in demand!
People like to take home a souvenir of the show and it helps to cover overheads and keeps the show rolling.
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Post by shyamwestwind on May 4, 2007 11:05:44 GMT
Hi John
I didnt quite think of it that way - souvenirs like posters cds etc. Well as far as Elvis tribute bands are concerned, there will always be takers, as the King himself is no more but we'd all like to feel he's still around in the people who impersonate him.
With a lead guitarist like you,Elvis would've wished you were there for him. You really are something else man.
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Post by Tubbs on May 4, 2007 14:48:09 GMT
Hang on guys!!! No one is saying you should,nt make a living from it, i have conceded that some tribute bands are brilliant and the very best of irish to them!
I also had a guy who did a few elvis songs and dressed like him but no one took him serious, it was more of a laugh than anything else.
However, trying to sound, record, and then sell a Cd taking that singer off just isn,t right in my opinion!!! I agree with emerald midi in saying there are too many tribute bands in ireland.
Another thing that is annoying is irish country singers trying to sound like proper american country singers. how does anyone take them seriously.
SING IN YOUR OWN VOICE!!!
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Post by ironbaden on May 4, 2007 18:46:56 GMT
Oh you Hit on a good one Tubbs.... Here in Eastern Canada Celtic Music is big here... and I bet have of the performers sing in a Fake Irish Accent... Its brutal.... I know of one fella who " sounds Irish " Man there is more Irish in My Computer Chair Than there is sin Him!!!! ;D
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Post by Emerald Midi on May 4, 2007 19:24:09 GMT
Another thing that is annoying is irish country singers trying to sound like proper american country singers. how does anyone take them seriously. SING IN YOUR OWN VOICE!!! Oh boy. Have you ever heard a country song sung in for example an authentic Limerick or Tipperary accent? My buddy Pat Shortt, a fellow Tipperary man, from the same town even, who also went to the same school as me brothers, sings in his own accent and boy oh boy does he sound brutal. But he is a comedian and sounding funny when he sings is all part of the act, aand a very funny one it is too. Good on ya Pat Shortt. Ya know I love ya  But when the rest of us sing "normal" it just doesn't work too well. It does work for Pat and people like Daniel O Donnell, though. These in my view are exceptions rather than the rule. |
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Post by rosybud1956 on May 4, 2007 23:22:15 GMT
Calling Elvis, Roy Orbison and all you other idols who are up there entertaining behind those Pearly Gates, please come back cos the fans on Earth needs ya. Abba get it back together. The fans are out there still. I've been to some tribute shows over here with our Aussie accent and loved the memories. If they did a really good job I may purchase a CD however I prefer the real thing to listen to at home.
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Post by gibbo on May 5, 2007 3:50:32 GMT
Just as a point of interest; I believe that it's vital for every singer to find his own (true) voice and not strain trying to imitate other, more famous voices. That being said, it's interesting to note that accents (Irish, Aussie, Canadian, Welsh, Scot, whatever) are actually acquired from learning and imitating speech. I used to be broad Scouse but now I'm Aussie as they come!
One of the reasons why so many Gaelic-oriented singers have such great voices is that the vowel formations (lots of narrow vowels) in those spoken accents lend themselves so readily to powerful singing.
Try it, Baden, sing a phrase or two in your normal voice, then put on your Irish accent for a minute or two, then sing the phrase again.... AMAZING, you don't sound Irish but you sure sound better! Vowel-narrowing is the singers friend!
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Post by Tubbs on May 5, 2007 15:25:38 GMT
Just to pick up on emerald midis comments regarding singing in your own voice, they,re are quite a few irish country singers doing the circuit who don,t force the american sound and it works quite well, declan nerney from longford, big tom, daniel o donnells sister margo (to name but a few) all did it in they,re own voice!!!
They all sang neutral and made the sound they,re own.
Must be good having pat shortt as a mate, a very funny man indeed, seen him myself a few times.
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Post by Emerald Midi on May 5, 2007 16:31:40 GMT
Just to pick up on emerald midis comments regarding singing in your own voice, they,re are quite a few irish country singers doing the circuit who don,t force the american sound and it works quite well, declan nerney from longford, big tom, daniel o donnells sister margo (to name but a few) all did it in they,re own voice!!! They all sang neutral and made the sound they,re own. Must be good having pat shortt as a mate, a very funny man indeed, seen him myself a few times. Yeah Pat is a funny man. Nice lad too and very rich! Did you hear about the mansion he bought just outside Limerick city. Still haven't received my invite These you mentioned are indeed top of the tree in country and Irish, and in such context the Irish accent goes down well. Joe Dolan, Bono, Phil Lynott (God bless his soul) and others who sing a different style don't rely on the Irishness of their accents when singing. At least not to my ears In the end it's a matter of taste and for me if someone from Ireland wants to sing with an American twang good luck to them |
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Post by guilty on May 7, 2007 11:36:04 GMT
There seems to be a tribute band at every venue, every week in Melbourne. AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Gwen Stefani and heaps of Elvis and Tina Turner shows. We even have an ABBA tribute band called BABBA to replace our previous ABBA tribute act Bjorn Again who have been touring the world for years now. There's also The Australian Pink Floyd Show called Aussie Floyd. These guys also tour the world and even performed at David Gilmour's 60th birthday party. www.bjornagain.com/www.aussiefloyd.com/ |
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Post by Tubbs on May 7, 2007 17:00:28 GMT
I have seen bjorn again and very good they are.
I would,nt buy they,re cds though when i can buy the original for the same price. Whats the point?
If however they were singing a different version they had made they,re own i probably would!!!
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Post by kemo on May 10, 2007 14:13:32 GMT
Hi Guys this is a very good discussion but I think the anwser is with the punters. If they want to buy the CD's thats their preferance. In saying this most of the people at the gigs,concerts would already have bought the originals aswell, as they are fans of the singer/Band. I think in my years of watching tribute acts, as any group selling CD's if they are good enough, and I had a good night a £10 note is a small price to pay. Good Luck To them
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Post by Tubbs on May 10, 2007 16:14:44 GMT
Well, like i say guys its only a personal opinion, i certainly don,t begrudge anyone making a few quid out of it if they can get away with it!!! |
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Post by allegro on May 16, 2007 22:30:20 GMT
Tribute bands can be OK in certain situations but if you have the talent to sing and play then why not create your own sound and style
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