Rock Star: INXS 8/30/05 Recap - Elvis Has Definitely Left The Building

speedbump · 08-31-2005, 09:28 PM

Let’s get a few things out of the way. Simply stated, house band drummer Nate Morton kicks ass! Brooke is hawt with her 70’s feathered hair and lastly, where can I get a pair of those hooker boots? Mind you, I doubt they make them in a men’s size 12, but they’d go great with my leopard print trench coat for next years office party.

Along with the incredibly talented house band will be the Brookins AME Church, complete with horns and strings. Maybe it’s me, but anytime a choir is blended with rock songs, you can be sure it’s gonna make your eyebrow raise with anticipation.

We’re down to six- and it’s getting tight. Earlier in the week the contestants went into the studio and laid down tracks to new material. JD, being the pompous windbag that he is, chilled all day sipping those foo-foo fruity drinks with umbrellas. Marty put some extra time into his rehearsal and Jordis decided she didn’t like the original melody score so she changed it up. Woopsie daisy, Jordis. Haven’t you seen Rock Star? As in the movie? You don’t ever change a melody when trying out for a band! Meanwhile, Suzie gets some mad props for staying in line with the original idea.

A quick drive back to the dump and the list of songs for this week are posted. Bohemian Rhapsody was a hot selection in which Mig and Suzie nearly came to naked mud wrestling in order to get it. Damn you Mig for giving up so early. Alas, Suzie wins and we’ll have to see how this little tussle pays off.

So grab the shrimp off the barbie, crack a cold one and lets get ready to watch the performances…

The Force Is Strong With This Ty-fighter
If ever a song personified the symbiotic relationship between rock and gospel, You Can’t Always Get What You Want would pretty much be my choice. Yeah, the choir didn’t sing the intro, but I suppose clamping clothespins to your man-grapes in order to get that high pitch wouldn’t be that fun no matter how much you were getting paid.

It’s kinda funny watching Ty get all sensitive on us while sporting spiked hair that could double as some sort of medieval torture tool. But you gotta hand it to the guy- he knows what to do to git ‘er done. I dig the performance and so does his mom who’s in the front. The band agrees that it’s “spot on” and I’m settled in for what seems to be a fantastic show.

Turn The Page, This Chapter Has Ended
Next up is the ever so humble JD who is singing Suspicous Minds. For those of you who are out of the loop, JD was an Elvis impersonator back in the day- which I’m guessing was probably two or three weeks before he landed this gig.

JD, however, decides to put a different spin on this timeless classic. Ah yes, the up and coming wannabe out to rule the world. *sigh* Well young lad, as you’re towel drying behind those wet ears perhaps you ought to be told that only The Fine Young Cannibals have been able to pull that one off.

Kidding aside, it’s really not that bad. Pretty good and fun to watch actually. Yeah, it’s not like the original, but JD can perform. Nate, the drummer is having a blast and all the optical fornicating to the camera even has me a bit warm and fuzzy (not that there’s anything wrong with that mind you).

Dave liked it. He mentions his vibe but wasn’t sure if it was enough to elevate him. When asked why he picked that song, JD saw it as a way of having closure in the Elvis chapter of his life. Oh come on…it’s not like you were stealing from little old nuns and funding cheap porn movies in Van Nuys. You wore a funny jumpsuit with glued on sideburns. I’d print myself a t-shirt and be proud of it.

I Wish You Sang Like This More Often
From the Stones to Elvis and now to Pink Floyd?! My god, I’m about to pass out from all the goodness we have been blessed with. Wish You Were Here is the kind of song you’d listen to on a steamy summer night, perched atop your ‘82 Camaro, with condensation rolling down your six pack of Milwaukee’s Best, pondering the meaning of life.

I’m watching with a new found respect for Marty. The choir is kickin and the vibe is right. You nailed this one my friend. It’s obvious that Marty digged deep and let it all hang out. At the end of his song he hugged his aunt, and used all the power he had to keep from turning into a pile of mush. Dave and the band loved it and noted the meaning of the song (a loss of a band member) had even more of a deep reason.

Imagine
On a goosebump scale of teeny bumps to mountains, Jordis’s performance of Imagine left the Continental Divide on my arms and my hair still standing. After having rewound and watched it several times, I finally give up and admit I have nothing snarky to say. Maybe it was her voice, or the thousand yard stare in her eyes, it didn’t matter. She had it going on like a champ.

Even George Clinton and the Parliament Funk came out to enjoy it. Oh wait, that was Jordis’s father. I bet it was awesome growing up in that house. You just know that during a dinner of canned ravioli, the chairs flung back and the family was dancing on the tables ala Cop Rock. “Phenomenal” and “spellbinding” were the words to describe her performance. Even Jon Farriss said it took everything he had to keep from breaking down. He was very glad she redeemed herself.

Live and Let Sing
Mig’s up. It’s a Paul McCartney classic, Live and Let Die. I am just beside myself with the song choice tonight. I know, I know, I’m extra giddy over tonight’s show but give me this any day over sugary pop songs and I’m a happy lad.

Mig gets right to it and performs like…the next Rock Star maybe? Either way, it’s a gut punding mix of strings, horns, lights and performance. Mig is doing splits, holding his high notes and using every inch of the stage. Is he trying out for INXS or the next Cirque show? It doesn’t matter. All that does is he gave it his best and he finishes to good reviews with the exception of Kirk who didn’t like that Mig sang over the instrumental parts. Now somebody pass him some champagne and caviar so we can get on with the show…

Fandango-ing On A Scaramouche With A Poor Boy
Take away Suzie’s vocals and that would’ve been the best performance of the night. *rimshot* Oh I’m just kidding Suzie Fans. Bohemian Rhapsody was truly quite a spectacle for all to enjoy. The song is tough enough as it is, but Suzie knocked this one out of the park and left the band members of INXS in awe and declaring her performance the best of the best.

Two things are for sure: tonight’s song selection makes for one heck of a road trip album and it’s anybody’s guess as to whom is going home. All were good. All had each singers personality stamped across the front.

As the show comes to an end we learn that with the first few minutes of voting open Ty, JD and Marty are among the bottom three. Yikes, this is gonna be close. Stay tuned, stay groovy and stay rockin…

Feel like rockin after Suzie’s performance or feel like weeping after Jordis’s? Tell me which at: speedbump@fansofrealitytv.com

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Wolf · 09-01-2005, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by speedbump

Where can I get a pair of those hooker boots? Mind you, I doubt they make them in a men’s size 12, but they’d go great with my leopard print trench coat for next years office party.

Bohemian Rhapsody was a hot selection in which Mig and Suzie nearly came to naked mud wrestling in order to get it. Damn you Mig for giving up so early.

I suppose clamping clothespins to your man-grapes in order to get that high pitch wouldn’t be that fun no matter how much you were getting paid.

Even George Clinton and the Parliament Funk came out to enjoy it. Oh wait, that was Jordis’s father.

You were spot-on, like Dave would say, with the recap.
Great job, speedy!

suncat7 · 09-01-2005, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by speedbump

Woopsie daisy, Jordis. Haven’t you seen Rock Star? As in the movie? You don’t ever change a melody when trying out for a band!

Ha! Hilarious.....wait, I'm not supposed to admit I saw that movie...*and liked it*

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Originally Posted by speedbump

but I suppose clamping clothespins to your man-grapes in order to get that high pitch wouldn’t be that fun no matter how much you were getting paid.

Man-grapes? Man-grapes!

Great recap, Speedbump!

hebtheeagle · 09-01-2005, 12:26 PM

Awesomeness Speedy. Great recap. Gotta love the mangrapes line. Very good show all around, and Marty's Floyd was kick-ass.

Mantenna · 09-01-2005, 01:13 PM

Spectacular job, Speedy! I love reading about the show through your recaps.

**fluff** · 09-03-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by speedbump

Maybe it’s me, but anytime a choir is blended with rock songs, you can be sure it’s gonna make your eyebrow raise with anticipation.

(it's not just you

)

Quote:

JD, being the pompous windbag that he is, chilled all day sipping those foo-foo fruity drinks with umbrellas.

It’s kinda funny watching Ty get all sensitive on us while sporting spiked hair that could double as some sort of medieval torture tool.

For those of you who are out of the loop, JD was an Elvis impersonator back in the day- which I’m guessing was probably two or three weeks before he landed this gig.

Oh come on…it’s not like you were stealing from little old nuns and funding cheap porn movies in Van Nuys. You wore a funny jumpsuit with glued on sideburns. I’d print myself a t-shirt and be proud of it.

Even George Clinton and the Parliament Funk came out to enjoy it. Oh wait, that was Jordis’s father.

Excellent job, speedy

Your recaps are always highly entertaining

08-31-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
speedbump Lord of the Vineyards Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 36 Posts: 6,938	Rock Star: INXS 8/30/05 Recap - Elvis Has Definitely Left The Building Let’s get a few things out of the way. Simply stated, house band drummer Nate Morton kicks ass! Brooke is hawt with her 70’s feathered hair and lastly, where can I get a pair of those hooker boots? Mind you, I doubt they make them in a men’s size 12, but they’d go great with my leopard print trench coat for next years office party. Along with the incredibly talented house band will be the Brookins AME Church, complete with horns and strings. Maybe it’s me, but anytime a choir is blended with rock songs, you can be sure it’s gonna make your eyebrow raise with anticipation. We’re down to six- and it’s getting tight. Earlier in the week the contestants went into the studio and laid down tracks to new material. JD, being the pompous windbag that he is, chilled all day sipping those foo-foo fruity drinks with umbrellas. Marty put some extra time into his rehearsal and Jordis decided she didn’t like the original melody score so she changed it up. Woopsie daisy, Jordis. Haven’t you seen Rock Star? As in the movie? You don’t ever change a melody when trying out for a band! Meanwhile, Suzie gets some mad props for staying in line with the original idea. A quick drive back to the dump and the list of songs for this week are posted. Bohemian Rhapsody was a hot selection in which Mig and Suzie nearly came to naked mud wrestling in order to get it. Damn you Mig for giving up so early. Alas, Suzie wins and we’ll have to see how this little tussle pays off. So grab the shrimp off the barbie, crack a cold one and lets get ready to watch the performances… The Force Is Strong With This Ty-fighter If ever a song personified the symbiotic relationship between rock and gospel, You Can’t Always Get What You Want would pretty much be my choice. Yeah, the choir didn’t sing the intro, but I suppose clamping clothespins to your man-grapes in order to get that high pitch wouldn’t be that fun no matter how much you were getting paid. It’s kinda funny watching Ty get all sensitive on us while sporting spiked hair that could double as some sort of medieval torture tool. But you gotta hand it to the guy- he knows what to do to git ‘er done. I dig the performance and so does his mom who’s in the front. The band agrees that it’s “spot on” and I’m settled in for what seems to be a fantastic show. Turn The Page, This Chapter Has Ended Next up is the ever so humble JD who is singing Suspicous Minds. For those of you who are out of the loop, JD was an Elvis impersonator back in the day- which I’m guessing was probably two or three weeks before he landed this gig. JD, however, decides to put a different spin on this timeless classic. Ah yes, the up and coming wannabe out to rule the world. sigh Well young lad, as you’re towel drying behind those wet ears perhaps you ought to be told that only The Fine Young Cannibals have been able to pull that one off. Kidding aside, it’s really not that bad. Pretty good and fun to watch actually. Yeah, it’s not like the original, but JD can perform. Nate, the drummer is having a blast and all the optical fornicating to the camera even has me a bit warm and fuzzy (not that there’s anything wrong with that mind you). Dave liked it. He mentions his vibe but wasn’t sure if it was enough to elevate him. When asked why he picked that song, JD saw it as a way of having closure in the Elvis chapter of his life. Oh come on…it’s not like you were stealing from little old nuns and funding cheap porn movies in Van Nuys. You wore a funny jumpsuit with glued on sideburns. I’d print myself a t-shirt and be proud of it. I Wish You Sang Like This More Often From the Stones to Elvis and now to Pink Floyd?! My god, I’m about to pass out from all the goodness we have been blessed with. Wish You Were Here is the kind of song you’d listen to on a steamy summer night, perched atop your ‘82 Camaro, with condensation rolling down your six pack of Milwaukee’s Best, pondering the meaning of life. I’m watching with a new found respect for Marty. The choir is kickin and the vibe is right. You nailed this one my friend. It’s obvious that Marty digged deep and let it all hang out. At the end of his song he hugged his aunt, and used all the power he had to keep from turning into a pile of mush. Dave and the band loved it and noted the meaning of the song (a loss of a band member) had even more of a deep reason. Imagine On a goosebump scale of teeny bumps to mountains, Jordis’s performance of Imagine left the Continental Divide on my arms and my hair still standing. After having rewound and watched it several times, I finally give up and admit I have nothing snarky to say. Maybe it was her voice, or the thousand yard stare in her eyes, it didn’t matter. She had it going on like a champ. Even George Clinton and the Parliament Funk came out to enjoy it. Oh wait, that was Jordis’s father. I bet it was awesome growing up in that house. You just know that during a dinner of canned ravioli, the chairs flung back and the family was dancing on the tables ala Cop Rock. “Phenomenal” and “spellbinding” were the words to describe her performance. Even Jon Farriss said it took everything he had to keep from breaking down. He was very glad she redeemed herself. Live and Let Sing Mig’s up. It’s a Paul McCartney classic, Live and Let Die. I am just beside myself with the song choice tonight. I know, I know, I’m extra giddy over tonight’s show but give me this any day over sugary pop songs and I’m a happy lad. Mig gets right to it and performs like…the next Rock Star maybe? Either way, it’s a gut punding mix of strings, horns, lights and performance. Mig is doing splits, holding his high notes and using every inch of the stage. Is he trying out for INXS or the next Cirque show? It doesn’t matter. All that does is he gave it his best and he finishes to good reviews with the exception of Kirk who didn’t like that Mig sang over the instrumental parts. Now somebody pass him some champagne and caviar so we can get on with the show… Fandango-ing On A Scaramouche With A Poor Boy Take away Suzie’s vocals and that would’ve been the best performance of the night. rimshot Oh I’m just kidding Suzie Fans. Bohemian Rhapsody was truly quite a spectacle for all to enjoy. The song is tough enough as it is, but Suzie knocked this one out of the park and left the band members of INXS in awe and declaring her performance the best of the best. Two things are for sure: tonight’s song selection makes for one heck of a road trip album and it’s anybody’s guess as to whom is going home. All were good. All had each singers personality stamped across the front. As the show comes to an end we learn that with the first few minutes of voting open Ty, JD and Marty are among the bottom three. Yikes, this is gonna be close. Stay tuned, stay groovy and stay rockin… Feel like rockin after Suzie’s performance or feel like weeping after Jordis’s? Tell me which at: speedbump@fansofrealitytv.com

09-01-2005, 12:26 PM	#4
hebtheeagle FORT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 45	Awesomeness Speedy. Great recap. Gotta love the mangrapes line. Very good show all around, and Marty's Floyd was kick-ass.

09-01-2005, 01:13 PM	#5
Mantenna Courtesy and Goodwill Join Date: Apr 2003 Age: 23 Posts: 8,504	Spectacular job, Speedy! I love reading about the show through your recaps.