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The Next Great American Band: Episode 6 Recap
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November 23, 2007
The Next Great American Band went from seven bands to six tonight. The six final bands all performed songs by The Rolling Stones. Given the ridiculous library of diverse songs the Stones have recorded, every band should have been able to easily find a perfect song for them. Most chose well, some did not.
Cliff Wagner and the Old #7 were eliminated tonight. This was probably the correct decision by American public. Bluegrass just doesn't have much of an audience these days. Personally, I would have gotten rid of Denver before Cliff Wagner, but it's hard to be too upset about the results.
Tres Bien! - “Get Off of My Cloud”
Covering The Rolling Stones is perfect for Tres Bien, and they delivered a worthy performance of a great song. Their retro sound worked with the genre well. These guys are still one of my two or three favorite bands on the show. The frontman did a pretty great Mick Jagger. The judges generally like it, with some minor complaints.
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra - “I'm Free”
Denver and his gang are incapable of playing a rock song. They, in so many words, cannot rock. They turned a great rock song into a crappy, peppy pop song. Rzeznik calls the song “squeaky clean” and I completely agree with him. I'm not a fan of the kind of music this band plays. Sheila E. loves it. Dicko calls it “labored, awkward, and generally pointless.”
Sixwire - “”The Last Time”
They kicked ass tonight. This was how you take a song from outside your genre and meld it into your own. It was rocking, but it also retained a little bit of the modern country vibe. Andy, the lead singer, was incredible. The judges all love it.
Light of Doom - “Jumpin' Jack Flash”
The kids can play their instruments. Really, really well. The lead singer had some tune issues, but it wasn't bad. I'm of two minds about these guys still being in the competition. They are good, but I'm not sure they deserve to be there. The judges like the performance, but aren't too enthusiastic.
The Clark Brothers - “Gimme Shelter”
Wow. So, at the beginning was a slow build-up, but then it ramped up at the end. That was intense. The arrangement was really incredible and different. I didn't think they'd be able to pull of one of the Stones most famous and best songs, but they kicked its ass. The judges gave it a standing ovation.
Dot Dot Dot - “Let's Spend the Night Together”
Rose, the guitarist, is incredible. This was the third really good performance in a row, pretty much a straight up cover of one of my personal favorite Stones songs. The vocals weren't incredibly good, but were satisfactory. The judges generally enjoy the performance. Dicko's not so sure the frontman is cool enough to be a great lead singer.
-Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer
http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-next-great-american-band/the-next-gr eat-american-band-e-14086.aspx
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Re: The Next Great American Band: Episode 6 Recap
« Reply #1 on: Nov 24th, 2007, 12:40pm » |
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I had to miss this last night. I still had my parents over and it's just not their kind of show. So who watched and what did you think? Do you agree with this article? Poor Cliff.....he's talented.
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« Reply #2 on: Nov 24th, 2007, 12:50pm » |
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I was sad Cliff Wagner left, but I knew they weren't going to win. I was surprised they made it as far as they did. I thought Sixwire and the Clark Brothers were amazing this week.
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« Reply #3 on: Nov 24th, 2007, 1:11pm » |
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I'm so sad about Cliff. Granted, I knew about it Tuesday, but I'm still pretty sad. John gave them a nice shout out at the end.
I like the Clark Brothers, but I am so over this show.
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« Reply #4 on: Nov 24th, 2007, 4:25pm » |
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I still think The Clark Brothers are the best band on the show. They just tear it up. I love them.
I wasn't surprised about Cliff & 7. Not that I don't think they're good, it's just the BG style. I was surprised they lasted as long as they did. And since it was down to Cliff and ... I figured they were leaving. ... is the only contemporary rock band in the competition. I would have been surprised if they were out b4 Cliff.
The kids (LOD) were ok this week. I thought they were better the last 2 weeks, and they were actually growing on me each week. I think it's because I like the style of music they play. But I think next week, either LOD or Denver will be out.
6wire just isn't doing it for me. Again, I think I'm prejudiced by the style of music they play. I'm not a country fan. -- which is why I'm so surprised I am loving the clark Bros. so much. I wouldn't have ever pegged myself a fan of their country/Christian style, but damn they tear apart everything they play. I love their intensity. They put SO much feeling into everything they play. I hope they win.
Denver IMO stunk this week. I think I'm getting tired of them. But I feel bad b/c they being forced to play music that isn't the type of music they would normally play. I think they would have a better chance if they were playing Big Band music rather than trying to change songs to that style.
Tres Bien did great but they had the advantage with their style and choosing a Rolling Stones song. They probably could have picked any RS song and did a great job with it.
I think the bands are being hurt by having to play covers. Even though most have generally been able to find songs that suit their band, it's still forcing them to play music that may not be best suited to the band.
What happened to the bands playing original music? With originals the bands would be able to play what they feel best suits them. And it would have given them the opportunity to be more confident and shine.
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« Reply #5 on: Nov 24th, 2007, 4:27pm » |
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The Clark Brothers kicked ass! Sixwire was awesome, but I've come to expect that from them. Everyone else was good, but nothing that blew me away. I look for Sixwire to win.
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« Reply #6 on: Nov 24th, 2007, 10:07pm » |
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I'm hoping they'll get to play original songs again next week with only 5 bands to fill the hour with.
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« Reply #7 on: Nov 27th, 2007, 12:37pm » |
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Yeah, I'd love to see them playing original tunes again. That's how this show was first billed by John. I don't want to hear crappy cover versions of songs made famous by other people; anyone can do that! I want to hear originals!
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