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Humans Against Music: Push out Bush and Win A Canned HAM! — Brooklynian

Humans Against Music: Push out Bush and Win A Canned HAM!

the yarn monkey
the yarn monkey
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights
Push out Bush and Win A Canned HAM!
November 19, 2008
9:30-ish to 12:30 there and abouts

HUMANS AGAINST MUSIC
Well that was a sucky 8 years under that last administration. No? In November we give thanks to change in song. As your hostess Lady H-bomb warms the stage for you and president Obama, HAM pays tribute to that sexy siren Kate Bush. "Kate who?" For those who aren't familiar, these Emily Bronte inspired lyrics might shed some light:

Bad dreams in the night
You told me I was going to lose the fight,
Leave behind my wuthering, wuthering
Wuthering Heights.

Heathcliff, it's me, I’m Cathy, I've come home and I´m
So co-ho-ho-hold,
Let me in your window-oh-ow

...etc.

That's actually the entire song, but the novel has more depth. "Wuthering Heights" (the PBS presentation) was the "Melrose Place" of it's time. "Wuthering Heights" (the song) launched the carreers of Brooklyn born Pat Benatar and British import Haley Westerna. Both versions out-performed the original Kate Bush release. Although Bush doesn't harbor any ill will, she does have an ax to grind with Tori Amos.

These NEW November voiceless tracks read like tracks from a book on CD:
- Babooshka: W's Secret "Oil" Name
- Cloud Bursting: The Maverick Returns
- Hounds of Love: The Beer Heiress Speaks
- Hounds of Love (style of The Futureheads): The Great Debate Begins
- Running Up that Hill: Palin the Red Destroyer V. Cranky Ole' Blue Guy
- The Man with the Child in his Eyes: Todd, The First "Dude"
- This Woman's Work: Hillary for Secretary
- This Woman's Work (style of Maxwell): Palin Discovers Africa on a Map
- Wuthering Heights: Welcome to the White House

This evening might prove to be more popular than our tribute to Stevie Nicks! Sing low 'n' win big! You don't have to be a "blue-stater" to win a HAM, but it couldn't hurt. So put on some singin' pants and join in the fun.

MEDIOCRE PRIZES!
First Prize: 48 oz Krakus brand canned ham packed in it's own juices
Second Prize: "Bring it On", "Charlie's Angels, Full Throttle"
Third Prize: A sense of accomplisment

Join the Big Bohemian ending at 12:30. We have over 400 GET-OUT! voiceless tracks, but you'll have to show up and hear for yourself.

Humans Against Music
Wednesday November 19, 2008
From 9:30-ish to 12:30 there and abouts
Freddy's Bar & Restaurant
485 Dean Street (6 Ave + Dean)
www.freddysbackroom.com

Comments

  • the yarn monkey
    the yarn monkey

    Subject: Bushed

    So who is Kate Bush? Catherine Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an ecletectic English singer-songwriter/musician/producer whose idiosyncratic lyrics have made her one of England's most successful solo female performers .

    It all began before the time of man in Rivendell at the age of 16 in at Elvish Music Camp. By 1978, at 19, she topped the UK charts for four weeks with her debut song "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first woman to have a UK number one with a self-written song. Since then she has collaborated with such meg-super stars as Peter Gabriel, and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. She has released eight albums, three of which topped the UK album charts, and has had UK top-10 hit singles such as "Running Up That Hill", "King of the Mountain", "Babooshka", "The Man with the Child in His Eyes", and "Don't Give Up".

    This Allan Partridge medley explains her rise to success best.



  • pensodyssey
    pensodyssey
    I absolutely refuse to participate in this unless the Little River Band's "Reminiscing" is added.
  • the yarn monkey
    the yarn monkey
    Ay yes. What a big moment for Australia's "Little River Band". I think it' also the Palin 2012 campaign song.
  • h-bomb
    h-bomb
    How about "Baker Street"? I'm looking forward to finding a karaoke track for that so Stan can play along on sax as Tony belts out the vocals.
  • the yarn monkey
    the yarn monkey

    Subject: Bummer

    Heather M wrote: How about "Baker Street"? I'm looking forward to finding a karaoke track for that so Stan can play along on sax as Tony belts out the vocals.
    Well... I have to say I didn't have the time to get all the lyrics for "Baker Street" and that Little River Band song and stuff. Bummer. Maybe we can do them at a later? "HAM: Jilted on Prom Night."

    We do have some sax solo songs like "Yakkity Yak" (Coasters), "Careless Whisper" (Wham/George Michael), any "James Bond" Theme, "Smooth Operator" (Sade), "Harden My Heart" (Quarter Flash)... "You Saxy Thang" (Hot Chocolate).

    Otherwise, see you Wednesday when we rock the (Kate) Bush.
  • h-bomb
    h-bomb
    There will indeed be saxophone accompaniment to "Careless Whisper" -- someone just needs to sing it. Tony, I'm looking at YOU. Unless you prefer to perform in sign language.
  • the yarn monkey
    the yarn monkey
    Tony yes, but it's pronounced Tokyo Rosenberg on this very special night. Due to a condiment shortage we have no 3rd prizes. awwww. But we do have two more DVD prizes. Yay!

    "Basic Insctinct: Unrated Directors Cut" with extended scenes of when Sharon Stone uncrosses her legs, and "Old School" with funny man Will Ferrell, also unrated with extended scenes of Ferrell uncrossing his legs.

    See you there.
  • the yarn monkey
    the yarn monkey

    Subject: Aloha Oe Vey

    Thanks again to Lady H-bomb for all the hosting. This night left me speechless -- I popped a blood vessel in my throat singing "Wuthering Heights". But before I shuffle off to the ER for recontructive surgury, HAM thanks a few fine folks.

    To the Canned Ham winner Tim Tong, You "Rock(ed) The Casbah" but if you do not refrigerate this canned ham "(You) Will (Not) Survive". To all the DVD prize winners: Blue Cheez, you won by a "Landslide", Sax Guy and John, kudos for bringing saxy back with a "Careless Whisper", Gavin for keeping us on track with "Don't Sleep In The Subway". Could you believe no one wanted a "Basic Instinct" DVD? Troy told us about "Jack 'N' Diane", Banana, was our "Wonderwall", and thanks to Jim, we "Don't Fear The Reaper".

    HAM OF THE FUTURE
    Bill C., Master Kraoky Song and I will be to passing HAM to a new generation. Starting in January of 2009 Lady H-bomb and her singing soldiers will be the new reigning Barons of Bacon. Ironically Lady H-bomb is a vegeterian, but she'll work out that small detail later. There will be a passing of the laptop ceremony, the Karaoke 2000. It makes an ideal paper weight.

    Join us next month when guest new host Tim Tong closes out 2008 with a Weird Al Yankovic X-mas. Nothing warms up the holidays like parody lyrics and an old MP3 laptop. Aloha Oe Vey. See you all next month.

    Cheers,
    Tokyo Rosenberg.
  • bill c
    bill c
    HAM: The Next Generation.

    I guess that frees up Croaky, YM and me for the movie series.
    The Wrath of Khanned Ham.
  • the yarn monkey
    the yarn monkey
    bill c wrote: HAM: The Next Generation.

    I guess that frees up Croaky, YM and me for the movie series.
    The Wrath of Khanned Ham.
    I would like to be played by someone taller.
  • bill c
    bill c
    The Yarn Monkey wrote: [quote=bill c]HAM: The Next Generation.

    I guess that frees up Croaky, YM and me for the movie series.
    The Wrath of Khanned Ham.
    I would like to be played by someone taller.

    yes, i see a younger johnny deppe playing me.
  • pensodyssey
    pensodyssey
    bill c wrote: [quote=The Yarn Monkey][quote=bill c]HAM: The Next Generation.

    I guess that frees up Croaky, YM and me for the movie series.
    The Wrath of Khanned Ham.
    I would like to be played by someone taller.

    yes, i see a younger johnny deppe playing me.

    I feel strongly that kroaky song should be played by bill c.
  • bill c
    bill c
    i would love the opportunity to work w/ the J. Depp, and feel that his time served in a rock band (pre-21 jump st/ winona/ vanessa paradis) will greatly aid him in this role (Hank s. Latimer, Karaoke emcee), though obv he doesn;'t have the same operatic vocal range. And while the thought of taking on the Croaky role for my stage debut is daunting I welcome the chance to play a role of such great psychological complexity.
  • bill c
    bill c
    i would love the opportunity to work w/ the J. Depp, and feel that his time served in a rock band (pre-21 jump st/ winona/ vanessa paradis) will greatly aid him in this role (Hank s. Latimer, Karaoke emcee), though obv he doesn;'t have the same operatic vocal range. And while the thought of taking on the Croaky role for my stage debut is daunting I welcome the chance to play a role of such great psychological complexity.
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