Talk:Dial-A-Song Tribute

Songs to Include?

Here's some more songs that could potentially be included. What does anyone think...do they qualify? --Duke33 21:44, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

• Hi Honey I'm Home
• Nice Is Good, Mean Is Bad
• Outboard Part Of Man
• Rock Club
• Somebody's Body
• The Next Plane To London

I have no objection to stuff that was later released on TMBG UnLtd or podcast, as long as it wasn't re-recorded. But I do think "Next Plane to London" should be excluded, at least from the eventual album, on the grounds that it's a cover. (And "Nice Is Good, Mean Is Bad" too, on the grounds that it's utterly horrible. ;) --Bryce

I added those four to the page. I'm sure there must be some more! --Duke33 17:37, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

Dang, I wanted to do Cabbagetown, but it's on the I Palindrome I EP. Mr. 77

Is Monsters Of Mud eligible? I love that song, but I haven't been able to hear it in years. --My Evil Twin's Twin (6-22-08)

Did that one ever show up on DAS? I know it was on dialasong.com...But I would say that a polished, studio-like version was released with TMBG Unltd, so probably not, unfortunately. That would have been a fun one though. --Duke33 17:37, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

I'd like to hear "No Answer"? :} It's times like these that I wish I could sing... --Henry 21:03, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

I see "Kings of the Cave" on the list, but I'm not certain it was ever on Dial-a-Song. That TMBGU recording of it is from a live performance. Similarly with "Tiny Doctors," it's certainly plausible that it would have been on DAS, but unconfirmed as far as I know. I love these songs, and don't mind hearing them covered, but if the album theme is going to hold water I'm not sure we should include them. Then again, I'm not sure how much I really care, if the covers are good. :) --Bryce

I want someone to cover Kings of the Cave so bad! It's one of my all time favorite songs. --Valerie 18:45, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Alex Brunelle has covered that song. I could ask him to post it here on the talk page. :] -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 19:36, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

That would be great! Thanks, Jon. --Valerie 20:02, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

He was unable to upload it, so I did it for him (with his permission!). Check it out: A Friend of Mabel's - Kings of the Cave.mp3. -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 14:25, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

Availability?

I'd love to be a part of this, but I don't really know any of these songs. I know that TMBW doesn't like to distribute music, but is there any way to get these? --Wetreplies 21:58, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

*cough*look at Power of Dial-A-Song's talk page*cough* --Valerie 19:23, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Album Name

Anyone got any good ideas for an album name? Obviously, this one is just a temporary one. --Duke33 03:52, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

How about "Redial: A Tribute to Forgotten Dial-A-Songs"? --Bryce

Oh, i dig the "Redial" concept! --Duke33 03:10, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

I kinda like this idea as well. --Thunderbird 07:00, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

I vote for at least "Redial" to be part of the title. --MichelleMaBelle 09:35, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

"Intellectuals Speak Another Language" --TVsKyle 17:44, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

I vote for this title. --Tedadore2 04:32, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

"Musical Glove Compartment" Haha I have no idea. --Valerie 04:04, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

proposed cover art, whatcha think?

If we go with Redial: Here's a quick pass at some cover art. Opinions and other proposals are welcome of course. (Yes, I'm aware that a rotary dial is operated in the clockwise direction, and "unwinds" counterclockwise. What I wanted was for the arrow to go against that, i.e backwards, to imply movement backward in time.) --Bryce

Is there a way that we could set it up so we could have the users vote for the titles kinda like how you can vote for the song ratings, but instead of 1-10, have it be Yes or No? --Tedadore2 20:07, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

In my opinion, in this case, general discussions to find consensus would work better. Also in my opinion, "Redial" is genius. But keep the ideas coming in! ~ magbatz 20:54, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Discussion to reach consensus on a title may be the best plan, but don't go jumping the gun on album artwork yet. We'll announce what's happening regarding artwork when we're ready. That doesn't necessarily mean to stop thinking of ideas, though! And that means YOU! -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 12:43, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

And by YOU, I mean YOU, the reader! Not you, Magbatz. Though you can be YOU, also. -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 12:43, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

"Free! When You Call From Work" How does that sound? Note: This was the title of a Bootleg Album, However. -- Eaglefire 05:48, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Another Proposal for the Cover Art. How does this look?

"It Doesn't Sound Like No Answering Machine"--Chris Stangl 01:16, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

"Don't Blame Me If The Guy's A Nut" lolz --Valerie 06:01, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Ooh! I like this. Would it be too odd to do "Don't Blame Me If The Guy's A Nut: Redialing They Might Be Giants' Dial-A-Song" or something? --MichelleMaBelle 10:26, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

It's not long enough. What about "Don't Blame Me If The Guy's A Nut: Redialing They Might Be Giants' Dial-A-Song: The Tribute: The Movie: The Game: Part 2 - Gold Edition"? -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 12:05, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Nah, too minimalist. I say "Don't Blame Me If The Guy's A Nut: Redialing They Might Be Giants' Dial-A-Song: The Tribute: The Movie: The Game: Part 2: Another Child is Born In India Every Time You Play This Album - Premium Gold Edition Bundle" --ant 19:52, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

I actually really like the "Another Child is Born in India" part. --Valerie 05:23, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

"R. I. P. D. A. S." --ZippZapp 19:02, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

"1983: Year of The Phone" -- Eaglefire 09:17, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

"DAS STILLBORN" -- TheDukeOfSomething

"Johnny Call Home" --ant 00:08, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

How about "dial-A-John", I like it, even if it sounds like the name for some sort of service to hook prostitues up with clienrs Yoyogod 17:47, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

Album Sub-Name

I think whatever name we decide on, we should use ": A Fan Tribute to Dial-A-Song" after it. So, I propose that everyone just submit your ideas like "Redial", "Don't Blame Me If The Guy's A Nut", etc. --Duke33 19:39, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

Nice work!

Hey there Brad, you had mentioned wanting to talk to me about this on IM a while back. I'm not sure what specific kind of input you were looking for, but I think how you've handled it so far is great. :) --Bryce

Song Limit?

Is there a limit to songs per artist?

EDIT: I'm just going to record a bunch and if they don't get on the album then, oh well. -TeddyLeevin

Instrumental

can i do an instrumental of my song, if i don't want to sing but want to play music?

If TMBG can, you can. ~ magbatz 02:50, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, I always wanted to do a TMBG song in the same vein as how Peter Frampton did Black Hole Sun. --Mr. 77 22:26, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Does it matter...

Despite the fact that I don't sing so well, I'd still like to try my hand at this, but I've never actually heard most of these old dial-a-song songs. Does it matter if I make up the tune for my cover? Also, the song I'm considering has got a (?) in the lyrics, should I just guess what the missing word is? Yoyogod 02:21, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

It would be much preferred if you're familiar with the original song and basing the melody off the song's actual melody. As for missing words, that is another place to express creative license! -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 05:13, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

No Answer cover

I found a video of a guy I used to know covering No Answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ws9C1O100E

This might be useful or interesting to people working on this project.

Also, I think it would be neat if people made YouTube videos of their songs (probably with the same audio as the versions submitted here). I'm thinking of making one for mine.--Mandaliet 03:11, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

I'm covering No Answer; I probably won't watch that video until I finish, but I think making videos of our covers is a great idea! I'll definitely consider it.--Mucket 04:46, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

What If?

Too Real was included on Podcast 5B, is it still eligible for submission to the project?--Tedadore2 04:29, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Yes, as it was not re-recorded. The DAS demo was released in higher fidelity via the podcast. -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 04:55, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Four Of Two

May I do "Four Of Two"? The original version with the guy who strangles himself? I think the version they have released is different enough to be considered a completely different song, but I understand if it's too similar to be considered. --Ana 16:24, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

We're trying to avoid (at the moment) songs that have been published under BMI, which "Four of Two" was. I think something like the original Flansburgh "I Palindrome I" demo might be doable, though (because it was a totally different song, not just changed lyrics). -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 19:36, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Man! What the hell!

I'd been checking TMBW incessantly for a few weeks, hoping that something exciting would happen - I stop for a few days and HOLY GOD THERE'S A TRIBUTE ALBUM AND THE AWESOME ONES ARE TAKEN. And I saw the 'multimans cover the singlesong is cool!' thing, but me doing this would lead to me feeling like this is not something awesome that I am doing! Anyway! Nothing constructive here! Woo! -J2

...Weep Day? That's the only thing I can think of that I might not completely butcher. I think this follows the rules, but maybe it doesn't? Which is why I'm saying it here in hopes of having someone setting me straight? Maybe? -still j2

Okay hey I have acquired a skill called Reading, and it doesn't work, so hooray. I'LL FIND SOMETHING. -man, it's not going to stop being j2

LAST QUESTION. There's no deadline yet, and it mentions summer - any sort of timeframe we could get? I've got a kick-awesome microphone on its way, but it's backordered until mid-July.. is the project like, throughout the whole summer, or what? (Upon review, I noticed it doesn't mention summer at all. I'M NOT CHANGING THOSE SENTENCES THOUGH.)

How about something arbitrary like one month from today? Would anyone have a problem with July 25th? That's a pretty good amount of time, in my opinion. If noone objects, we'll set that as the official deadline. --Duke33 02:06, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

I'd say round it up, maybe. August 2nd (the first weekend in August) at 11:59pm Pacific? -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 02:17, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

I support the August 2nd deadline, due to various obligations I have throughout July.--Mucket 05:24, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

The reason that I actually had recommended the 26th is that I am on vacation from the 4th - 10th, and will have almost zero access to email. How about we just make the deadline the 10th? --Duke33 17:21, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Can I use These?

Hodgeman Promo 3 and Rat Patrol (Dial A Song). Are they eligible? --Mr. 77 00:00, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Hodgman* is okay, but I think it's currently a no-go on the latter. -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 00:42, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Though Hodgman Promos aren't particularly relevant to a TMBG tribute album. -CapitalQ ♫ talk ♪ 00:44, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

How's about Save Your Life?

I'd like to do Save Your Life, under the following rationale:

a) It wasn't rerecorded by TMBG b) It hasn't been copyrighted as per the BMI pages c) It was included in the dialasong.com website d) It's a great great song. --Charlie

I don't think it's eligible because it was 1) never on Dial-a-Song and 2) recorded for TMBG Unlimited. --Valerie who is not logged in

On Hold

Color me bummed that this project is on hold! I was really looking forward to hearing some of these tracks. The ones that had already been submitted are pretty awesome, though. --Ms Fernandez 01:15, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

It's not all bad -- we got a couple neat covers out of it, after all, and maybe somebody will upload another they've already been working out. Though it would have been nice to see the finished product... oh well. ~ magbatz 04:21, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

If nothing else, the covers would make great additions to TheyNow! --TVsKyle 02:05, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

That's true! I hope the person who wanted to do Sally Boy Candybar still decides to go through with it; I was really interested in hearing that one. -- Ms F