My Top 10 Musicians/Bands

Hi, all.  This is kind of in response to Rolling Stone's "100 Best Artists" magazine.  I haven't listened to quite a few of them, namely because I'm not big on hip-hop, so I thought I'd try my own, deciding it'd be easier to just do ten.  Without further ado, my top 10 musicians/bands.
1-The Beatles
Composed of the four most talented people in music, The Beatles must be listened to.  Every album in their discography has hits, and I recommend everyone should have the albums "1," "Abbey Road," "Revolver," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," The White Album, The Blue Album and "Anthology 2."  No artist has ever covered such a wide variety of styles, and so mellifluously, too.  You get sad, intense, psychedelic and revolutionary songs with John, fun love songs, and a wide variety of pop with Paul, Eastern philosophy from George, and your friendly uncle with Ringo.  Without The Beatles, none of these other artists would exist.
2-Billy Ray Cyrus/Brother Clyde
While he is regarded as a one-hit wonder, Billy Ray Cyrus is one of the most sensitive men in music.  Blending Country music and Rock music with a style unheard since Ronnie Van Zant, Billy Ray brings intense passion to his recordings.  He is a man with strong convictions, who will also produce good songs to dance to and sing along with.  Brother Clyde is Billy Ray Cyrus producing music in a similar vein to Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and Lynyrd Skynyrd, which really shows how upset he is that sometimes things just don't make sense anymore.  I recommend his albums "Some Gave All," "Storm in the Heartland," "Trail of Tears," "Shot Full of Love," "The Other Side," "Wanna Be Your Joe," "Home At Last," "Back to Tennessee," "Brother Clyde," "I'm American," "The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus: Cover to Cover," "Achy Breaky Heart; 18 Essential Classics," "20^th Century Masters; Best of Billy Ray Cyrus: The Millennium Collection," He's also one of my favorite actors.
3-Miley Cyrus
The daughter of the above, Miley Ray Cyrus is a fun-loving, compassionate teenager who cares deeply for her family and friends (including lovers) and also likes to just relax.  Her music has varied from heartbreak to love to seeking independence.  One of the things I really like about her is that she's a Christian who is friendly with people from other Religions, a John Lennon fan, and a proud supporter of homosexuals.  She's one of the few people in the music industry who seems to be a true person, someone who seems genuine.  Recommended Discography is Disneymania 4 & 5, Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, Breakout, Hannah Montana; the Movie (which I forgot first time through), The Time of Our Lives and Can't Be Tamed.
4-Lynyrd Skynyrd
A Southern Rock Band famous for its three-guitar lineup and songs "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird," Lynyrd Skynyrd was the first successful blend of country, rock and hard rock.  With excellent guitar work, the band shows off impeccable talent.  Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer, also has a lot of heart, singing songs about the joys of a simple life, like "All I Can Do is Write About It."  I highly recommend "Lynyrd Skynyrd Gold" as a way to get started, then the albums "Gimme Back My Bullets (Deluxe Edition)," "One More From the Road (Deluxe Edition)," and "Street Survivors (Deluxe Edition)." 
5-Demi Lovato
One of Miley Cyrus' best friends, Demi Lovato is a very passionate singer, one who puts all of herself into her songs.  Her loud music in her early days easily reflected an independent, free-spirited girl, in fact, I always place "Party" right before Miley's "Can't Be Tamed" in playlists.  Her music is very enjoyable, and her latest song, "Skyscraper," shows a level of maturity few artists her age have ever reached.  Recommend "Don't Forget," "Here We Go Again," and "Skyscraper (Single)."
6-Casting Crowns
A Gospel Band that uses rock-type music to express their message, Casting Crowns really speak to me through bringing their message to the reality of everyday life.  They have great passion for God and are definitely worth listening to.  Recommended albums are "Casting Crowns," "Lifesong," "Until the Whole World Hears," and "Peace On Earth."
7-Addison Road
Another Gospel band, they sound just like Miley and Demi with their pop sound.  I've only heard one album, but I love it, especially "Won't Let Me Go" and "Don't Wait."  I recommending their "Stories" album.
8-Frank and Derol
An indie pop band formed by Brandi Cyrus and Codi Caraco, they present a very soothing sound that is easy to love.  They haven't released anything, but I recommend their song "Back and Forth."
9-Paramore
An alternative rock band, Paramore has a very passionate force in the form of lead singer Hayley Williams.  She is close to Brandi Cyrus, and also has many great songs.  I recommend "Riot!" "The Final Riot," and "Brand New Eyes (Deluxe Edition)."
10-1964 the Tribute
A Beatles Tribute band, they specialize in songs from 1963-1966.  This includes "Please Please Me," "With the Beatles," "Beatles for Sale," "Help," "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver."  They expertly imitate John, Paul, George and Ringo, especially their George portrayer, and are great at playing Beatles songs.  Someday, I hope to see them live.  Recommend their CDs "All You Need Is Live," "Bootleg #1" and "1964 the Tribute."

Super Smash Bros. 4!

I found out today Super Smash Bros. 4 (tentative title) is going to be released to the Wii U, Nintendo's new console, as well as the 3DS, Nintendo's new handheld.  Ignoring the fact that it sounds like a college for Nintendo students, I'm going to get to the nitty-gritty, what do I want to see.  Something that interests me in fighting games like the Naruto series and the VS Capcom series is the tag-team aspect, where in the middle of a team battle, you can switch out characters.  I am not sure how this would fit in the Smash Bros. gameplay, it's just an interesting idea, I just purchased two Wii games from the aforementioned serieses, Naruto Shippuden Clash of Ninja 3 and Tatsunoko VS Capcom.  The next thing I'd like are the following characters, Jill Valentine (from Resident Evil), and Daisy, Paper Mario, Paper Peach, Paper Luigi/Mr. L and Paper Bowser (from the Mario series).  Not sure if either of these things are present, but Sakurai has proven to be a game programming genius and he is in charge again.  I really hope the Wii U lets you transfer all your data from the Wii, I'd hate to plug in and unplug the machines over and over just to play them with all the save data, that plus the game coming to the 3DS may make me not buy the Wii U (though New Super Mario Bros. Mii does look fun).  Anyway, this is good news for all Nintendo fans and this game should be lots of fun.  For those who know me personally, I will not change the plot of my 3rd Mario movie to fit this new game, but I might/probably will bring the characters from SSB4 in.  I have written out three Mario movies I'd love to make with Nintendo and the Cyrus family, listed below.
-Super Mario: Legend of the Seven Stars, the Movie (based off Super Mario RPG, released for the SNES, 1995-1996, also available from Virtual Console).
-Super Paper Mario, the Movie (based off Super Paper Mario, released for the Wii, 2007).
-Super Smash Bros.; the Movie (based off Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Subspace Emissary Mode, with all characters from Brawl and Melee in the plot, released for the Wii, 2008).
The idea is to have bigger and more evil villains that require teamups between Mario, Bowser and Peach, culminating in Tabuu, who made the two previous movie's villains (Smithy and Dimentio), as well as villains from the Kirby and Metroid serieses.  If Square-Enix is not interested in movie 1, a new plot featuring Fawful will be made.  Any suggestions for it would be cool, I've kind of had some writer's block.  That's all for Nintendo news.
On a sadder note, I've heard the new Yellow Submarine movie has been canceled.  Apparently, the silly-looking Mars Needs Moms' success was directly tied to Disney's funding of the project.  Since the film flopped, Disney pulled the plug.  So, I guess we won't see 3D models of John, Paul, George, Ringo and the Blue Meanies.  Also, Godzilla's 2012 film appears to have been pushed back to 2014.  On a positive note, there is less than a month until Transformers; Dark of the Moon.  I'm excited to see the battles involving old favorites like Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream and newcomers the Wreckers, Shockwave and Sentinel Prime.  Michael Bay has directed quite a good series, and I look forward to seeing the conclusion unfold.

A happier post

Okay guys, trying to get out of the gutter with some music.  Basically, I'm releasing some ideas for my documentary, which I asked help for earlier.
How it could break down;

-Opening, introduces documentary crew.  Song: Awesome God, Rich Mullins, time; 5 mins.

-Going to the Reality LA Church, seeking the cast.  Song: Born Again, Newsboys, time; 7 mins.

-Interviewing Brandi and Miley.  Songs: Forgiveness and Love, Joan Jett Medley, Miley Cyrus. Time; 15 mins.

-Transition showing MRC playing Beatles Rock Band with Demi, Brandi and Hayley playing Yahtzee.  Songs, live Rock and Roll Music/She’s A Woman (Beatles fans, buy Anthology 2 NOW), Day Tripper, And Your Bird Can Sing, Yellow Submarine, I Feel Fine, Dig a Pony, The Beatles.  Time, 7 mins.

-Interviewing Hayley and Demi, inter-spliced with previous.  Songs, Hallelujah, That’s What You Get, Paramore.  Time, 15 mins.

-Transition to BRC and interview.  Song, Stand Still, Give My Heart to You, Billy Ray Cyrus.  Time, 15 mins.

-Interview with Carrie Underwood, Emily Osment and AnnaSophia Robb.  Songs, Jesus Take the Wheel, Carrie Underwood, You Get Me Through, Emily Osment.  Time, 15 mins.

-Further interview with MRC, Demi and Brandi, show band rehearsal, making the band for this.  Song, When I Look At You, Miley Cyrus.  Time, 7 mins.

-Highlights from Charity Concert.  Song, When I Look At You, Miley Cyrus, Lie to Me, Billy Ray Cyrus, Spotlight, Miley Cyrus, GNO, Miley Cyrus, Jesus Freak, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato, Party, Demi Lovato, Can’t Be Tamed, Miley Cyrus, Achy Breaky Heart, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Climb, Miley Cyrus.  Time, 33 mins.

Total time, 2 hours.

Soundtrack Track Listing:

Disc 1

1.) Awesome God, Rich Mullins

2.) Born Again, Newsboys

3.) Forgiveness and Love, Miley Cyrus

4.) Joan Jett Medley (I Love Rock and Roll, Cherry Bomb, Bad Reputation) [Live], Miley Cyrus

5.) Rock and Roll Music [Live at the Budokan June 30th, 1966], The Beatles

6.) She's A Woman [Live at the Budokan June 30th, 1966], The Beatles

7.) Day Tripper, The Beatles

8.) And Your Bird Can Sing, The Beatles

9.) I Feel Fine, The Beatles

10.) Yellow Submarine, The Beatles

11.) Dig A Pony, The Beatles

12.) That's What You Get, Paramore

13.) Hallelujah, Paramore

14.) Give My Heart To You, Billy Ray Cyrus

15.) Stand Still, Billy Ray Cyrus

16.) Jesus Take the Wheel, Carrie Underwood

17.) You Get Me Through, Emily Osment

18.) When I Look At You (Rehearsal for concert), Miley Cyrus

Disc 2 (Concert for TWLOHA, order may change) 

1.)    Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato)

4.)    Praise You in this storm (Casting Crowns cover, Miley, Brandi and Hayley) 

5.)    These Four Walls (Miley Cyrus) 

6.)    Lie to me (Billy Ray Cyrus) 

7.)    U Got Nothing on Me (Demi Lovato) 

8.)    Spotlight (Miley Cyrus) 

9.)    GNO (Miley Cyrus)

2.)    We are Broken (Hayley Williams) 

3.)    When I Look At You (Miley Cyrus)

10.) Back and Forth (Frank and Derol) 

11.) While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles cover, Miley) 

12.) Ready Set Don’t Go (BRC and MRC) 

13.) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (Beatles cover, Demi and Miley) 

14.) Jesus Freak (DC Talk cover, sung by Miley and Demi) 

15.) Party  (Demi Lovato) 

16.) Can’t Be Tamed (Miley Cyrus) 

17.) Face of God (Billy Ray Cyrus) 

18.) Achy Breaky Heart (Billy Ray Cyrus)

19.) The Climb (Miley Cyrus)

Disc 3, Rehearsed covers

1.) I Love Rock and Roll, Miley Cyrus

1.) Working for MCA, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

3.) I Ain't the One, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

4.) Gimme Back My Bullets, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

5.) I Got the Same old Blues, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

6.) Double Trouble, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Brandi Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus

7.) That Smell, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Brandi Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus

8.) Simple Man, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

9.) Free Bird, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

Just seeking some outlet and releasing some data.  Any information or urges for Good luck are encouraged.  It is also hoped that Miley and Billy Ray's relationship will last through their distance (BRC has moved back to Tennessee, MRC is still in California, but might visit her father).

Possible songs for The Crowners story

Here are some songs not in the story (yet), but have been considered for future drafts.

The Word: One of the few songs The Beatles did in Three-Part Harmony, this song was originally included due to it having the same message as All You Need Is Love.  The repeated messages made me decide to cut it.  If 1964 wants, the song could be brought back.

You Can’t Do That: John Lennon’s first song about jealousy, I love how it sounds sung by 1964.  I chose to cut it due to the fact that I wanted just 15 songs from the band in the story/movie, and its jealous tone seemed wrong.

Baby It’s You: A nice love song, this was going to be the song that Rachel and the character based on me would slow-dance to.  I dropped it since it felt like I was putting too much of my own desires in the book.

Rain: One of the first psychedelic songs, it was originally included since 1964 could and does sing it.  However, it was cut due to too many songs desired and the need to include it with its A-Side, Paperback Writer.  Paperback Writer is a song I like, but not enough to see it more than just in the Rock Band segment.

I Don’t Want To Spoil the Party: A John Lennon piece, this is accurate to how I would feel if I was stood up at a party.  It was cut for time and the presence of better Beatles songs.

My Heart Beats For Love: A hymn-styled Miley Cyrus piece, it was the song considered but rejected due to time issues.  I still love it, and if it could be included, that would be awesome.

Gimme Back My Bullets: I love this Lynyrd Skynyrd song for its rocking guitar line and lyrics about a desire to be free from garbage.  It could be included as a Billy Ray Cyrus or Miley Cyrus-sung cover, but I’m concerned about the setlist’s time.

Gimme Three Steps: This Lynyrd Skynyrd song has awesome guitar and awesome vocals.  It’s another possible cover song.

Good Hearted Woman: This Waylon Jennings song was sung to Miley was she was a little girl, hearing this story was heart-touching.  It could be used in the soundtrack if the book becomes a movie.

Working for MCA: Another possible Lynyrd Skynyrd concert cover, its live performance with I Ain’t the One was awesome and it could work for the concert, but again, time is an issue, and it was used as the opening song, something that feels wrong to the setlist.

I Ain’t the One: See Working for MCA, but I love both songs for their guitar lines and lyrics (Working for MCA’s about the difficulties of a miserly manager, I Ain’t the One is about dealing with a crazed lover who doesn’t understand).

I Got The Same Old Blues: A Lynyrd Skynyrd cover of J.J. Cale, I love how it’s a step slower than the next song (which follows it on the album).  The song is about dealing with the blues of a possibly cheating lover, it also has great guitar, nice Southern vocals and a sweet harmonica solo.

Double Trouble: This Lynyrd Skynyrd song about the difficulties of life could work as an alternative to Free Bird as a song BRC's character listens to, or be covered (one of the backing vocalists sounds like Miley, and the lyrics seem to fit her character’s hard luck in the story, example, “11 times I’ve been busted, 11 times I been to jail, some of the times I been there, nobody could post my bail.  Well it seems to me, Lord, this old boy just don’t fit.  Well I could jump in a rosebush and come out smelling like shhh”).

Simple Man: Another Lynyrd Skynyrd song, about seeking a simplistic life to avoid stress.  I love the vocals on this, and the message is a good one, it could be used in the concert.

Born Again: The Title Track of the latest Newsboys album (see below), this song could be another cover for the concert.  I love the alternative rock-styled sound, and the lyrics about being Born Again seem to suit Rachel, leaving drugs to find Jesus.

On Your Knees: Another song that could be used in either the concert or in general, I always see someone like Miley in my mind’s eye when I hear this.  The song details a woman who’s lost her friends due to falling from grace, but finds God, whose love in unconditional, and how when you pray, God will bless you.

That’s What You Get:  If Hayley Williams makes it into the band; this and the following are possible songs for her to sing.  I love the guitar riffs on this song and the attitude Hayley shows off.  The only thing that prevents me from outright choosing Hayley to sing is that to me, guitarists and singers are on the same level in rock concerts and she’d probably only sing a couple of songs or just one medley as a result.

Playing God: Like Can’t Be Tamed and Jesus Freak, this shocked me when I first heard it due to it being somewhat violent.  However, the fact it’s about judging others makes it a good candidate for use in the concert should Hayley join the band, since judgment of others is a factor in the story’s message of acceptance.

When It Rains: I always like the feel of this song, soft and mournful.  However, I’m not usually sure of the meaning of several of Paramore’s songs (this one for example), which keeps it restricted somewhat.

Misery Business: I always liked how loud and angry this is, however, since Hayley’s bothered by the lyrics, it’s hoped if she says yes to the band and asks to sing a song, this one could be used with some changed lyrics.

Hallelujah: Since Hayley (as well as presumably the other members of the band) are followers of Jesus Christ, this is a song that hits the forefront of songs she could sing.  Even still, I’m not usually sure of the meaning of several of Paramore’s songs, which keeps it restricted somewhat.

Crushcrushcrush: A rocking Paramore song, I’m not sure what it’s about, but it’s good.

That Smell: A Lynyrd Skynyrd song that warns of drug abuse.  It’s got good vocals and lyrics, and it could be used for a cover in the setlist, the problem is it deals with harsher drugs than alcohol, which I haven’t written in because a woman in screaming angry withdrawal doesn’t make for as good a story as one about a disgruntled recovering alcoholic who has hatred towards the one who stripped away her freedom so she could recover.

Possible Lynyrd Skynyrd medley: Working For MCA/I Ain’t The One/Gimme Back My Bullets/I Got the Same Old Blues/Double Trouble/That Smell/Simple Man/Free Bird

Other Songs in the Crowners Story

Here is a list of other songs used in the story, what they mean, and where they're used.

And Now My Lifesong Sings: This is a beautiful song, not only reminiscent of Amazing Grace while being soft and quiet, but it is probably the most spiritual song I’ve ever heard.  When I hear it, I swear, the peace of God surrounds me, my sins are forgiven, and I’m so overcome with love and beauty that I cry.  This song gains another meaning in the book, it is sung by Rachel after she stops the drug use.

Here Comes the Sun: This song isn’t in the concert (yet) but I think it’s important to have, it is used in a scene where the characters play Beatles; Rock Band.  Much like how Beatles; Rock Band portrays it; it is much the anti-While My Guitar Gently Weeps.  The song is beautiful; it is about the return of the song and with it, happiness.  I also love how everything in the song flows together (which is why I don’t care as much for the Concert for Bangladesh version), Ringo gives a solid drum part while Paul plays the bass well, and I also love the orchestra and Moog synthesizer on this track.  I need to play this more often when I’m sad.

Helter Skelter: This song is loud and rowdy, something odd for a Beatles song.  It defines the feelings one gets when the world stops making sense, it’s good to scream.  Rachel sings a drunk, slurred cover of this after she is abused by her fundamentalist boyfriend as her life goes crazy.  I love how loud and angry this is, it’s really one of the first Metal tracks.  Lines like “you may be a lover but you ain’t no dancer” also come to mind as to why this was good at that point in the story, the boyfriend may say he’s a Christian, but he’s not nice due to his fundamentalism.  John delivers a great bass, Paul and George’s guitars are awesome, and Ringo’s drums deliver, and I also love his cry of “I’ve got blisters on my fingers!!” (made even more awesome by John casually asking “how’s that?” beforehand)

Dig a Pony: Another Rock Band track, it’s one of my favorites for its rhythm and randomness in lyrics.  I also love that its recording comes straight from the rooftop, and would love to see Miley sing this song on a rooftop as well.

Don’t Let Me Down: A good Beatles blues-rocker in the Rock Band portion, it’s a song I think would be nice to hear Miley sing, it reminds me of the rooftop concert and I love the love present, the guitar work and keyboards.  Miley once faved a video of this song and the next one.

Get Back: Another good Beatles Rock Band song, this was included due to the video above and the fact that I love the rooftop concert.  I love this song for Paul’s vocals and the guitar and keyboard solos, as well as Ringo’s drums.

All You Need Is Love: Originally to end the concert, it was removed when I thought the concert was too secular.  It’s a beautiful song and I love the message, it was going to work for the book, it may still do so in its current spot as the Rock Band finale, but I’m not sure.  It would’ve been fun to see everyone sing it, but it’s okay that it isn’t happening, I think The Climb is a better ending song.

More Than Anything: This is a beautiful song by Point of Grace, sung at a concert they perform in the book, it’s a great CCM song that really defines God’s love well.  If I had to pick one song to define the Christian message, it would be this one.

Free Bird: This song was included because at the time, I didn’t know any other Lynyrd Skynyrd songs, it is used by the Billy Ray Cyrus character before he reveals the family's imperfections to an outsider.  However, I think how it opens and its lyrics about an inability to be changed suit the scene it’s in, and it’s a very good song.  It would be cool to the see the Crowners perform this song and/or other Lynyrd Skynyrd songs, but it’s okay if they don’t.

Awesome God: This is one of the first CCM songs I ever heard (by the way, CCM stands for Contemporary Christian Music, if you’re wondering), and it really defines who God is, showing Him through many Biblical References and displaying that He is true.  This song defines who God is to me; He does reign above with wisdom, power and love and He is Awesome.  It is used as a song the group sings in Church.

Jealous Guy: This is a beautiful John Lennon song, I would consider this the anti-I Want You (She’s So Heavy) to a degree as I Want You (She’s So Heavy) is obsessive and possessive, while Jealous Guy is apologetic, sorrowful, and beautifully sad.  It is used as a reference by Rachel as to why people are complex and have many more sides to them than we see.  When I hear this, it makes me sad that its composer got shot.

Give My Heart To You: This is a soft Billy Ray Cyrus song that I love, used at the wedding in the story.  It is the song I wrote Billy Ray’s character to sing at the wedding, it’s very poignant and passionate.  I love how honest it is, how it shows such a real life, and it’s got a part where he gives his soul to Jesus, so that’s cool.  I was honestly surprised that though it seems to BE Billy Ray Cyrus (based on what I know about him), he didn’t write it.  Billy Ray’s got a good heart, and he really shows it here.

I Will Be Here: This is my Mom’s favorite wedding song, it's used as a wedding song, and it's an appropriate wedding song.  Steven Curtis Chapman does well here and it’s one of his best.

Revolution: I love how loud the song is and it’s another Beatles song that I identified with when I wrote the story, we can change the world, but first we should change ourselves and accept God’s plan, only fight in self-defense.  This could still be worked in as a Beatles Rock Band song.

Sgt. Peppers/With a Little Help from my Friends: This was originally present to fulfill my desire to have "Billy Shears" in the film.  However, it seemed the presence of two Beatles bands glorified them, rather than God, which is why it, Revolution and Oh Darling are not in the ending concert, though they were considered.

Oh Darling: One of my favorite Paul McCartney songs, I love how this sounds like a Southern US love song.  I considered putting it in the concert as a Crowners cover, but I felt there were too many songs as is.  I still love it and it could be in the Beatles Rock Band sequence, if possible (that sequence may be cut from the film for time and to make it have less songs).

Octopus’s Garden: One of my favorite songs, written by Ringo Starr, this song is fun and it’s the song that makes me regret cutting the second band the most, as it doesn’t feel like a song The Crowners should sing, it feels out of place compared to the others.  At least I put it in the Rock Band sequence.

The Boot-les, part two

So, I decided to delete the Budokan tracks.  I felt it cheapened the shtick of Anthology 2 having two of those tracks, so I decided I was better off without them.  I could download the Budokan performances of "Day Tripper," "I Feel Fine," "I Wanna Be Your Man" and maybe others again if I find a version where the song intros are in the MP3 of the song they refer to.  Also, I downloaded an unreleased Beatles jam with Paul's stepdaughter Heather called "I Told You Before, Get Out of my Door," since it was never released and doesn't seem likely to ever BE released, it doesn't bother me as much.

1964; the Tribute setlist

In the story I've written inspired by Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Brandi Cyrus, there's a big concert towards the end.  Here are the songs I want to see the opening act 1964 The Tribute perform (which could be released in full in a live CD).

1.)    I Saw Her Standing There-A Lennon/McCartney song about falling in love.  Since it’s the first song on the first Beatles album, and 1964 uses it to open their shows, it’s only natural to place it here.

2.)    I Want to Hold your Hand- A single by Lennon/McCartney about the joys of holding a lover’s hand.  1964 frequently plays this as the second song in their performances (it’s the second song on my CD of theirs) and it’s a perfect continuation from I Saw Her Standing There.

3.)    Roll Over Beethoven*-A George Harrison-sung cover about trying to have rock instead of classical music.  1964’s Tom Work (their George Harrison guy) is the best George Harrison impersonator in the business, so I really wanted to showcase him.

4.)    I Feel Fine- A John Lennon-written single with heavy-feedback guitar about a love.  I always loved the riff on this song, and it’s distinct bass/feedback opening, to me this was the first serious experimental song The Beatles did and it holds a special place in my heart.

5.)    If I Needed Someone- A George Harrison Rubber Soul song about a man who’s too much in love to be attracted to someone new.  I not only love Tom Work’s Harrison impersonation, but also the band’s focus on being authentic.  Seeing Tom with the 12-string Rickenbacker guitar George used on this song (on Youtube) gave it new life and it is a true Beatles classic.

6.)    The Night Before- A Paul McCartney song from Help in which he details a love who seems to not care anymore, despite appearing to care earlier in the relationship.  I love the Help movie The Beatles did, so I tried to get some songs from the movie in here.  Also, I love how 1964 will cover the obscure songs just as easily as the more familiar ones.

7.)    I Wanna Be Your Man-A Ringo-sung song about a desire to be a woman’s lover.  This was a song I really love, not only due to its upbeat form (and Ringo is my favorite Beatles member), but also since it was the song he sung live most often.  However, for months I was unable to find any evidence 1964 covered the song, so it was often replaced with other songs.  When I finally found evidence, it went straight into the setlist, giving the band’s Ringo two songs.

8.)    Ticket To Ride- John Lennon’s song from Help about a girl who leaves him.  This is a classic rock song and Lennon always liked how heavy it was.  I chose to include it, not only due to its classic status, but also since it was another song George used the 12-string on.  However, since 1964 doesn’t have Tom use it when they perform this song, it’s absent in the book.

9.)    And Your Bird Can Sing-A John Lennon song from Revolver, apparently about someone who doesn’t know how good they’ve got it with him.  A fairly obscure Revolver song, honestly, but 1964 covers it very well (especially since they use only the early models, so it sounds very different), also, since it’s in Beatles; Rock Band, I felt it had to be included.

10.) Taxman- George Harrison’s Revolver song about paying 95% in taxes and the evils of the Taxman, from the Taxman’s perspective.  Pretty much the same as above (1964 covers this as well and it’s in Beatles; Rock Band), but add it’s got an awesome guitar solo.

11.) Nowhere Man- A John Lennon Rubber Soul song about a man who falls so much into conformity that he is blind to the world.  John claimed the song was about himself.  Used in the Yellow Submarine movie to describe Jeremy Hillary Boob, Ph.D.  1964 sings this song very well, and I love the harmonies and guitar solo.

12.) Yellow Submarine- Ringo Starr’s song from Revolver, written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, inspiring an animated movie.  It’s a kid’s song, not a drug song and my favorite song ever, ever since I first heard it when I was three and learned it was sung by Mr. Conductor of Thomas the Tank Engine.  Now, it makes me think of a peaceful paradise place, always making me smile.

13.) Day Tripper- A song really about drugs, but it appears to be about a partially committed woman.  I consider this the ultimate Beatles song, the riff played by George while Paul accompanies on bass, John’s rhythm guitar, Ringo’s drums, John and Paul’s harmonies, few songs showcase an entire band like this, so I LOVE it.

14.) She Loves You- A Lennon/McCartney single about a couple, in which the man thinks it’s over, but the singer is telling him otherwise.  I think this was the first Beatles song I ever heard, so it’s very special to me, I’ll always smile when this comes on.

15.) I’m Down-A Paul McCartney-sung song inspired by Little Richard, about a woman making him depressed.  Used as the end song in live Beatles performances.  I chose this mainly because I didn’t know how to end it, so I saw how the actual Beatles ended their shows and ended 1964’s the same way.

*-Roll Over Beethoven may be removed and placed in the end, as part of the Rock and Roll Music/Matchbox/Roll Over Beethoven/Long Tall Sally medley 1964 the Tribute does.

The Boot-les

Well, Yesterday, I found in a music store in Downtown Bellingham a bootleg CD of The Beatles' rooftop concert.  Since I had never seen such a thing in person, I chose to purchase it.  Overcome with "the fever," I downloaded a version of The Beatles' Budokan concert in Tokyo, June 30th 1966.  However, something doesn't sit too well with owning the second, since two of the tracks (the bootlegged duplicates of which I deleted) are already available in Anthology 2, which I own.  I'm wondering what your thoughts are, delete all the recordings from Japan, some (I'm especially fond of the live version of "I Feel Fine"), or none?

Desires for story

This story started out as a fictitious autobiography that ended with my desires made reality, to marry Miley Cyrus.  However, as time went on, and she became human, this story now has other goals.

1.)    To promote spirituality and showcase Christianity from my experiences

2.)    To make a movie where Miley Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus and Demi Lovato are sisters.

3.)  To show some of my favorite songs in a movie

4.)    To show me as myself

5.)    To help homosexuals enter the Church 

I considered writing a story where a lesbian sister reconciles with her anti-gay sister, but chose not to write it as it seemed boring, and a version where Miley and Demi are mercenaries against an Osama bin Laden facsimile, but that seemed like an idea I'd love to fantasize about but hate writing.  This story, as listed in its own post, is the most fun way for me to accomplish these goals, I hope it will be published (it still needs some work, but I'm waiting for feedback).  Another hopeful goal is to see 1964 The Tribute in the movie version, they are a great Beatles tribute band (check them out on Youtube or their website, 1964thetribute.com).  The part I've enjoyed writing the most is a concert for To Write Love On Her Arms, which takes place near the end, it combines my favorite songs from Miley and Demi, Brandi's band Frank and Derol, The Beatles, Casting Crowns and Newsboys, expect more on that later.  It's a really fun dream of mine and I hope and pray it will become reality.