Hello folks.
I am a Spill virgin and an congenitally useless when it comes to technology so apologies if this all goes wrong.
Feel free to shout at me. I’m used to it. I’m married.
I decided that, as it’s a lovely day and I need an excuse not to take any exercise I thought I try and post a couple
of “outsider” tunes that, I hope, may tickle a few people’s fancies.
I do tend to waffle on, so feel free to stop reading at any point, you won’t miss much.
I’ve been a fan of “outsider” music for a long time, I’ve always been attracted to the weird and wonderful ( hence the marriage to Ma Ubu*) and ,with the advent of computer downloads a rich seam of delights has become available for me to mine.
I’d like to share a couple of long time favourites with you.
I’ve chosen Los Punkeros- Pretty Vacant, a Spanish “knock off” version of the Sex Pistols fave which is of interest chiefly because the singer clearly didn’t speak English and , basically, just made up words that sounded right.
The second song is from Lebanon and it’s Philemon Whebe with his song Hamburger. This is a celebration of the eponymous tasty treat backed by a kind of Arabic rockabilly beat. Philemon huffs and puffs like a demon on this one making it rather special.
Lastly there’s Gen Orange with Thunderstorm. How much do I love this song ? Very much indeed. Amazingly this was the B-side to her (as far as I know) only single. A song about worldwide injustice and sharing. I love the piano on this, especially in the last minute or so when it goes into double time.
That’s all for now, folks…..except for the secret bonus track.
I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do and , depending on reaction, I may post some more.
* this is a joke , dear.
brilliant tunes – the kind of craziness that I just find fascinating – much love from the sane household – great post..
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(but you need to find a picture next time – it’s ‘spill law)
No sooner said…
a mighty fine illustration indeed!
Pretty Vacant was the star for me, guess it sounds good no matter who does it. Was that a loud belch i heard in there? awesome.
Very accomplished first post, ‘Ubu. Somewhat less accomplished tune-age, but I guess that’s half the point of such records…
“Very accomplished first post”
Thanks, I must credit St Maki of this Parish who assisted with the player creation on account of me being too dumb/lazy to work it out for myself.
Welcome to the ‘Spill Mr Ubu. It’s all outsiders here, so you shouldn’t have a problem fitting in.
My first time here, and what a great start. Love Gen Orange, really great song, and can’t tell you how badly I want a hamburger right now.
Cheers
Welcome along Zangetron! Glad to have you here.
Thanks so much Blimpy, this place (for lack of a better term) Rocks!
That was fun. More please!
Fab first post Mr Ubu!
“basically, just made up words that sounded right.” It’s not the only Pistols cover version to do that. There’s a version of Anarchy In The UK where the line “I wanna destroy passers by” becomes “I wanna destroy..possibly” and “another council tenancy” becomes “and other c**t-like tendencies”. Genius. It’s by obscure the obscure “outsider” band Megadeth – featuring Steve Jones on guest guitar.
Pairubu – great first post. This may confuse you but as others here will no doubt attest it is a true compliment. These are worthy additions to my growing WTF collection. Cheers.
Who was the anonymous poster? (OK it was me)
Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. I’ll dig out a few more “treats” for another day.
I’ll get there, Pairubu, I promise. But MFF is calling, and I’m off for a family weekend tomorrow. Please leave the audio available until at least Monday.