Awesome/Bizzare Band Concepts

[Anuan]

If you were to design a band...What would it be like? Genre? Gimmicks? Names?

I, personally, want a Jazz-Rock band called The Raging Flamingoes. The lead singer would go by the name Magnus Flamingus and would wear a pink silk suit, with a wing design on the back...and he would be angry, ALL THE TIME.

Ignus Flamingus would be the sax-player, and would totally be a smooth ladies-man.
He would later get busted for public indecency.

[Dallas-Dakota]

A (metal-)folk band called the (purple/black/flaming) Leprachauns.

>.>

[Sneak]

OK, get this: a band that dresses up as superheroes all the time. They would be called The Aquabats.

[Dallas-Dakota]

But what kind of music would they play?:smallconfused:

[Totally Guy]

I'd assemble a musical brotherhood made up of specialists of a variety of instuments and styles. Far more members than the average band.

Then we'd ask our fans to send in suggestions for grouping the squad into teams for the next song. We'd record the team dynamics like a documentary as an extra for the single'd they'd prepare.

So anyway there would be a single for each team released spread out over the term. Then once they're all done we ask the fans to send in more grouping suggestions.

And repeat. Until the brotherhood is unrecognisable due to members leaving and being replaced. It's much more fragile than a real band.

[SDF]

But what kind of music would they play?:smallconfused:

THIS! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC1tNah8n-c) 5643 bull****

[Athaniar]

Definitely a band in the style of Dschinghis Khan. With Warcraft-themed music. They'll be a nice contrast to the Tauren Chieftains, and probably Alliance-aligned. I'll call them Thoradin. I'll come back here later to discuss band members.

[llamamushroom]

I'm not sure of the genre, but Dr Arkengarth Remembers has been a favourite band name of mine for ages.

[Headless_Ninja]

A band whose songs were all based around (well-researched) scientific and/or futurist concepts, called Singularity. We'd have physicists, mathematicians, chemists, biologists, everything. Our first album would be called H+, a pun based on both transhumanism and protons.

[Dallas-Dakota]

I think that would be closer to a orchestra then a band...

[Pauwel]

I keep trying to think up weird concepts but they're never quite as bizzare/awesome as Mr. Bungle.

[The Extinguisher]

A ten piece band filled with nothing but singers, each who believe they are the main singer. Good times.

Either that, or a band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGvqMXYhYhU) about Megaman. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VspS8m2yatQ)

[Quincunx]

I'd assemble a musical brotherhood made up of specialists of a variety of instuments and styles. Far more members than the average band.

Then we'd ask our fans to send in suggestions for grouping the squad into teams for the next song. We'd record the team dynamics like a documentary as an extra for the single'd they'd prepare.

So anyway there would be a single for each team released spread out over the term. Then once they're all done we ask the fans to send in more grouping suggestions.

And repeat. Until the brotherhood is unrecognisable due to members leaving and being replaced. It's much more fragile than a real band.

I believe the technical term for that is 'supergroup'. 10+ minute solos are required.

[Dogmantra]

A ukelele/kazoo/clapping based band that covers metal songs. We'd totally be called Sadistic Bus Driver. Or maybe Os 76, a reference to how our music would be "heavy" (like Osmium!) but also "sissy" (like scientists!)

[Faulty]

Jazz/Swing Hip-Hop. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaeImQ0TSg)

[Hannes]

I think someone in the Metal thread had the idea of a thrash metal band called Lasgun Massacre. I think it was about WH40k. I THINK.

[Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll]

Angry Flashlights? Some massacre.

[Totally Guy]

I believe the technical term for that is 'supergroup'. 10+ minute solos are required.

Aww, I thought I'd invented something.

[llamamushroom]

Jazz/Swing Hip-Hop. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaeImQ0TSg)

That is so cool - like Norwegian reggae

[Jalor]

I think someone in the Metal thread had the idea of a thrash metal band called Lasgun Massacre. I think it was about WH40k. I THINK.

Bolt Thrower (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wb1mHy9i30)? They sing about wars in general (and generals in war), but they do write a lot of songs about 40K.

[Dragonrider]

I once invented a folk-rock band called Drosophila Endobranchia (it's the name of a species of fly (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosophila_endobranchia)... >.>). They have five members - Jack Harlan on vocals and rhythm guitar, Sam Griffith on backups and solo guitar, Roscoe Potts on keyboard, Estella Madden on percussion, and Willa McCarthy on bass and backup vocals.

:smallamused:

They have three albums: declared brain dead, other people, and immune to bullets. And then I wrote lyrics for eleven crappy songs on DBD and OP (ran out of steam on ITB).

Then I wrote back stories for all five band members and decided which ones had written each song and which ones had vocals where.

And then I got scared of myself and put the whole project away. :smalltongue:


Before Drosophila Endobranchia I made up a four-man band called Raincat, and two albums with lyrics for them, but they weren't as interesting and were more straightedge than DroBran.

[Anuan]

...:smalleek:
*steals DeeRee's brain for creative prowress*

[KuReshtin]

I don't have to think up a new band.

Why would I, when there are already Black-Ingvars (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5cTYXj7l8g) (Swedish Dance-Metal Covers) and Richard Cheese (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F58P1QTmBC4) (Loungeification covers).

[billtodamax]

But what kind of music would they play?:smallconfused:

Does it matter?

[Dallas-Dakota]

...:smalleek:
*steals DeeRee's brain for creative prowress*
My exact thoughts!


Wait....

....
:smalleek:

[Thanatos 51-50]

A metal/techno/alt/prog rock band called Thermonucler Pineapple Brigade.
It has eight members, two of which play lead guitar and the other six various 'wacky', non-rock-centric intruments (Examples: Trombone, Tamborine, Harmonica, Recorder, Cello, Piccolo), with not a drummer among them and all put though a mixer going schizophrenic with an insistant recording of a computer-generated, really angry drum beat that thinks it's a solo behind it all.

[Yarram]

I'd get a guy, and call him The Spoonerizor, and he would sing country music about how he wasted his life, and play spoons. He would be backed of course by a group of apathetic bagpipe-players.

[Athaniar]

Presenting...

THORADIN

The band's lead singer, former Knight of Stromgarde Othias Thoradin claims to be a direct descendant of the ancient king himself, although that claim is probably just for publicity.

A trained paladin, Hoggrim Blitzhammer plays genuine Ironfroge drums with his dual hammers. His sound is legendary.

The lovely night elven druidess Chassanya Silverwind acts as backup vocalist and guitarists for the band. She also tends to attract new listeners.

Gnomish rogue/tinker Bina Oildagger plays a guitar she made herself, adding a unique touch to the music.

Finally, Elom the Just, Anchorite of Exodar, uses his deep voice and guitar skill to full effect to make the band complete.


Thanks to expert gnomish engineers, Thoradin's music is now available on Miniature Electrum Discs! Buy their first album, Champion's Hall, today! Featuring such songs as Stromgarde, Varian's Journey, and of course the singature song Thoradin, the album is bound to be legendary. For more information, contact band manager Naliria Zephyrstride, currently residing in the Silver Enclave, Dalaran.

[KuReshtin]

Also..

WE NEED MORE COWBELL!!

[Dragonrider]

My dad has a "we need more cowbell" t-shirt. :smalltongue:

Also, Anuan and DD: I'd let you have it, but I need it. :smallbiggrin:

[Delwugor]

A Chaos Metal band (they invent it) called Thermonuclear Lilly Field. A cross between GWAR, Amon Amarth, Cradle of Filth and Susan Vega. Their first song is Boom Boom Lilly is produced by THE Bruce Dickinson.

[Decoy Lockbox]

I think someone in the Metal thread had the idea of a thrash metal band called Lasgun Massacre. I think it was about WH40k. I THINK.

Twas me! Yeah, it would be sort of a zany, whacky thrash band like Municipal Waste. But they would sing about 40k and sci-fi stuff in general, and possibly wear various Imperial Guard uniforms on stage.

Another idea that me and a friend had was to combine black metal with bluegrass, for a type of music we called "Scorchgrass". The lyrics would primarily be about devilish doings in Appalachia. We couldn't come up with any good band names though.

[Nerocite]

Have you heard my new band, the Dewinged Stab-Bats?
Have you heard my new band, the Partially Rewinged Dewinged Stab Bats?
Hey, have you heard my new band, Dire Crescendo?
Have you heard my new band, The Joke That Got Repeated Until It Wasn't Funny Anymore?

[Thanatos 51-50]

Have you heard my new band, the Partially Rewinged Dewinged Stab Bats?

That actually sounds like a decent band name.


Twas me! Yeah, it would be sort of a zany, whacky thrash band like Municipal Waste. But they would sing about 40k and sci-fi stuff in general, and possibly wear various Imperial Guard uniforms on stage.

My name is Thanatos and I approve this message. Of course, there are times where I want to get something that looks like a Valhallen uniform (Complete with arctic camoflauge greatcoat) and walk around Harajuku.

[Da Beast]

Awhile back I had an idea for a band called Captain Awesome and his Less Notable Flunkies. The band members are the less notable flunkies and there is no Captain Awesome. Before each show one of the band members would say "Unfortunately, Captain Awesome couldn't be here tonight, but luckily _____ is filling in for him on the _____." The band member and corresponding instrument would change with each show. I haven't given much thought to who the flunkies would be or what sort of music they play.

[Civil War Man]

I don't have any band names handy, but there are two types of music I would try to create if I were a band manager or whatever:

1. Orchestral Punk
2. Death Metal with liberal use of bagpipes

[Athaniar]

Also, the album itself:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq108/GitPLordXavius/Thoradin-ChampionsHall.png
Side 1:
Thoradin
Stromgarde
Varian's Journey

Side 2:
Betrayer Prince
The Brotherhood
Silvermoon Falls Tonight

[Dragonrider]

Of Drosophila Endobranchia's album covers I invented, immune to bullets was definitely the best.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t3/soggypoptart/immunetobullets.jpg

The back:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t3/soggypoptart/immunetobulletsback.jpg

[Raistlin1040]

Not so long ago, in a small town not unlike your own...

A local music school called The Station was going out of business. The owner had fallen ill and left the day-to-day handling to his 6 instructors. However, none of them were incredibly handy with finances, and poor book keeping (as musicians are prone to doing) slowly drained away the school's profits. The students gradually left, until none remained. A notice arrived in the mail. The Station had been invited to participate in a talent competition for a grand prize of ten thousand dollars. Without any students, however, they couldn't participate...Or could they?

Banding together, the 6 instructors decided to start a band and enter themselves. However, internal squabbles about a name and what kind of music they'd play divided the band.

Robert Wright, the Piano/Keyboards teacher was a Prog Rocker, a devout student of Pink Floyd. He put forth the name The Interstellar Overdrives, after a classic Pink Floyd track.

Mick Summers, A British import, and the Electric Guitar teacher was a purely classic rock player, drawing on the arsenals of Joe Perry, Mick Ronson, and Ace Frehley to create his sound. He suggested the name Detox.

Johnny Ellis, the Acoustic/Rythym Guitar teacher was, despite his preference for acoustic guitar, a Punk. Deriving his skill from rapid buzzsaw downstrokes, the punk's idea of a proper band name was You Can't Arrest Me, I'm A Rockstar (after a Sid Vicious quote).

Valerie Butler, the Bass teacher and sole female on the payroll made her instrument heard with the raw punch of British Heavy Metal. She was well-versed in the bass stylings of Ian Hill and Steve Harris. She was partial to Cast Iron Cross.

Simon Ash, the quick-thinking and thoughtful Drums teacher found his musical calling in the early Goth scene, having taught himself to play by listening to Bauhaus, The Cure, and The Banshees. After much deliberation, he offered The Midnight Blue as a band name.

And lastly...

Magna Voxx. A former theater student who quit to become a singer and ended up a teacher, Magna Voxx (real name unknown) idolized the performance aspect of rock music, taking his cues from icons like David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, and Freddie Mercury. Magna Voxx and The Modern Lovers was his (somewhat egotistical) suggestion.

Much arguing occured as the sextet sorted out which style and name to use. Productiveness was on their side, as the group learned dozens of songs in a short period of time, covering all the genres they enjoyed, but the stubborn unwillingness to compromise threatened to doom the group. Finally, Simon decided to put a stop to the bickering. The night before the competition, he covertly told each other member that the rest had decided to use their choice, and to bring outfits to the show the next day. Internally, the drummer was thinking that the first member to arrive would "win" the debate, and everyone else would have to go along with it, or else not perform.

The next day, when Johnny showed up at the venue with ripped jeans and leather vests for all, an argument broke out with Robert, who'd brought psychadelic patterned dinner jackets. When Magna, Mick, and Valerie arrived, it only got worse. When "The performance from The Station" was called, Simon managed to stop the argument long enough to convince everyone to go along with The Interstellar Overdrives, at least for the show. Robert went out onstage to introduce the band and school as the other members reluctantly changed into their trippy hippie prog clothes.

The Station was the last school on the bill, and their performance as The Interstellar Overdrives was very good. However, as they finished their 5th song and were about to leave, something amazing happened. The crowd erupted, screaming for an encore. Unfortunately, the band didn't know any other songs that would fit. Simon was struck with another idea. He jumped from his drum throne and grabbed the microphone from Magna.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm glad you enjoyed The Interstellar Overdrives, but they will not be playing any more tonight. If you'd wait just a second though, their friends also from The Station will come do an encore for you. Give it up for You Can't Arrest Me, I'm A Rockstar! Be loud, we want them to hear you all the way in the dressing rooms!" Though a bit unaccustomed to a different band playing an encore, the crowd nevertheless cheered. With Simon's spurring, the other confused members of the band shuffled offstage. Simon grabbed the clothes Johnny had brought and handed them out.

"Put them on. We've got a show to do." He announced. In minutes, the band was out again. The crowd was as confused as the band has been, but quickly caught on. Rather than let them finish with an encore, or even two, the band played another 5 song set. Again, Simon dismissed them, and in a short while, Cast Iron Cross was onstage, ripping through Heavy Metal classics. By this point, Magna had warmed up to the idea, surely influenced by his glam rock heroes, and took control of the show, introducing the bands with expert showmanship. Cast Iron Cross left, and Detox came on to play, and then they left for The Minight Blue. By the time Magna Voxx and The Modern Lovers came to close out the 6 band set, Magna had even ad-libbed a rapport with the rest of the band.

As evidenced by their being allowed to play 30 songs through the night instead of the customary 5, The Station won the contest by far. However, when they gave the money to their ill founder to invest in the school, he returned it. He'd read the reviews, he said, and talent like theirs shouldn't be wasted teaching in a little school. He told them to start a record label, The Station, and become a professional band.

The Station was home to 6 bands, different in every way except that they shared the same members. After having won the talent competition, each member had come away with an appreciation for the other styles, and they now wanted all 6 groups to exist. Deciding that they couldn't release an album with all 6 bands on it, each band released their own CDs. Each member handled the majority of the composition of his or her style band, and then recording would be done quickly. In the first year of The Station's existance, 6 self-titled debut albums were released, showcasing the musical genres of Prog Rock, Classic Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal, Goth, and Glam.

The band, acclaimed though they were for their studio albums, was even more recognized for their live shows. Each show featured all 6 bands playing their entire CD, and the shows were known to stretch on for up to 7 or 8 hours. So far, only a single album has been released by each band, so only time will tell if they remain the tour de force they are today.

Would you like a hint?

They will.

[Dracomorph]

I like to think that, someday, there will be a revival of Big Band music.

When that day comes, there will arise a band. A terrifying, frightening, conquering band. They will be the Brass Horde, and they will sing about looting and pillaging and conquering and salting the earth of your foes' homelands.

After each show, they would sack the theater or stage and then burn it down.

[Coplantor]

Firë Överdoze! The first Awesome Metal band. A band formed from the remaining members of Wizards and Girlfriends, a Volcanic Rock band.

Everyone, at some point of a concerts just says, AWESOME! Because that's what the band makes you feel.

[nanobot_swarm]

Our band would be called The Satanic Anarchistic Confederate Comunazis
We'd play metal/rock that would be so bad it's good.
Our first song will be called Animal Slaughter, and will detail turning pigs into to bacon, setting cats on fire, and clubbing seals
Then after being booed of stage and facing controversy from every animal rights group, we'd change the name of the Band to Stoner Rockers 4 God. Then we will release an album titled Beyond the Beyonder, and the music will be techno, electronica, rock.

After the fame and inevitable downward spiral, the band shall change once again. We will become the Science Guys, and sing about how much science rules. This time we'll get Bill Nye himself to rock on guitar, causing nuclear warheads everywhere to go off. It'll be the awesomest armaggeddon ever.

[Decoy Lockbox]

Of Drosophila Endobranchia's album covers I invented, immune to bullets was definitely the best.

I wanna see a rapper put out an album with that name. It would be like spitting in fate's eye.