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“Straight Up” – Dismantled
by TG Mondalf on Feb.11, 2010, under D, Just For Fun, Metropolis News, Metropolis Records
Dismantled at Metropolis Records
On the 2010 season of American Idol we heard Andrew Garcia perform a wonderful acoustic version of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” during Hollywood week. However, back in 2005 in the EBM music scene, mastermind Gary Zon, the mind behind the band Dismantled, released a playful cover of the song on his EP “Breed To Death” on Metropolis Records. Having started as a Front Line Assembly sound-alike, this release was a fusion of 80’s, Electroclash, and Trance alongside traditional Electro elements and harsh synthetics. The title track was meant to exaggerate and stereotype the new wave of Electro, as well as balance the edge and complexity inherent in Dismantled’s music.
After seeing the American Idol episode, I just had to post something to help bring this excellent cover into the light! I’ve been a fan of Dismantled from the start and continue to enjoy the structural changes Gary has made with each progressive release. You can hear a sample of Dismantled’s version of the song as well as purchase a download copy by clicking the album artwork above.
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by TG Mondalf on Jan.03, 2010, under Just For Fun, Latex Records (Updates), MUSIC INDUSTRY
FaceBook has become one of the most popular social networking mediums. Fan Pages allow a company to actively engage the public and create a great visual presence on the Internet. Some of the basics of creating a successful FaceBook page may seem obvious, like ensuring you have clearly identifiable information such as your description and contacts. Utilizing other applications on the Boxes tab can also be effective. However, to create a truly unique Page you may want to consider creating a customized Fan Page. If you are familiar with FaceBook and Web Design you may be able to do this yourself. Otherwise, you may wish to seek assistance! There are many companies online that will perform this service for a fee, some as much as $1500 or more. We will do this for you for FAR less! Let us help you improve your Page and increase your fans.
Tweet this!Todd Durrant’s Random Thoughts: (Owner, A Different Drum)
by TG Mondalf on Jun.24, 2009, under Just For Fun, MUSIC INDUSTRY
Leave a Comment :A Different Drum, Synthpop, Todd Durrant more...Gothic/Industrial music trivia: 1980′s-1990′s
by TG Mondalf on Jun.10, 2009, under Just For Fun
Just for fun, I have added a new trivia challenge on FaceBook. You can even FAN this application on your profile and challenge your friends. While it deals mainly with the better known projects of the Goth/Industrial scene, it may also be challenge even for the hardcore fan.
I have a friend who beats me at every type of music trivia because I’m not much for Pop Music so I created this to give him a taste of OUR scene. I hope you enjoy it. I’d love to hear what others think or questions you’d like to have added to the application.
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