Songfactors' Choice: Suggestion Box

[edna]

Albums that changed Rock & Roll (?)

Wow, great idea...

[Lucky]

I think that's a great idea as well. Definately worth considering for our next round!

[Viaene]

I'm so gonna screw up that theme

[Foolonthehill]

yes go for that theme

[Foolonthehill]

I'm liking this new theme.

[Lucky]

Ok kids. While Farin & I get the Groundbreakers results put together for the blog, how about we get moving on a new topic? Since he and I don't have a clue (as usual) we're asking y'all.

I know concept albums is a popular suggestion, and I think we should do it, but maybe not for this one? I just fear ending up with the same albums too many times. I thought maybe something different, not relying so heavily on albums? Individual songs? Movie's are hot at Christmastime, maybe Movie Themes? I know the new Bond theme is being discussed right now.

I kind of like Shawna's idea of worst albums/songs. Phrase it like the worst efforts of the best bands?

Those are just a couple of my thoughts, what are yours?

[edna]

I like Shawna´s idea...

Now, my suggestion... debut albums?

[Lucky]

Did 'em

see?

[edna]

...I still didn´t smoke anything though...

[MindCrime]

I like the ideas suggested in Lucky's post.

[_Laurie_]

I like the movies theme idea...

[Farin]

like this?

[edna]

Did we make cover albums? Like "I´m Your Fan" (Cohen´s songs by many artists...)

Here you have some ideas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribute_album

[_Laurie_]

like this?

Oh I know we did soundtracks....I thought maybe Lucky was talking about just the "Theme Song" to a movie, and not the whole soundtrack to it.

[Jenny]

I like the Theme Song idea...or the worst songs idea. Either would be fun!

[Shawna]

Although I love my idea about the worst efforts by otherwise successful/popular singers ...

How about since it is Christmas time, the best original Christmas song? i.e. something the artist wrote and sang as opposed to a cover of a traditional song.

[MindCrime]

Now would be the right time for the Christmas one.

Of course it would have to be wrapped up in under two weeks in time for the holidays.

[Farin]

Now would be the right time for the Christmas one.

Of course it would have to be wrapped up in under two weeks in time for the holidays.

after my calendar it's four weeks until christmas?

but anyway, yes I guess we'd have to be a bit faster than usual

[MindCrime]

after my calendar it's four weeks until christmas?

but anyway, yes I guess we'd have to be a bit faster than usual

I mean wrapped as in quickly done, not wrapped as in presents

The list would have to come out well before Christmas to have time for people to read it.

[Farin]

oh right, hadn't even though of THAT

good thinking

[Lucky]

Actually I was thinking about just Movie Themes, not a soundtrack. It just seems that

1) songs are a bit easier, and faster than albums to do (and we are all busier than normal right now)

2) after doing a topic as thought provoking as the last it's kind of nice to do something that takes a bit less effort. Unless some of you want homework again??

Anyway, I'm always up for a Holiday theme. I'm a sap. What Shawna is suggesting is best original song. A year ago we did this

The best use of a song (either original, or traditional) in a Holiday themed Special. That can include TV Specials, Theatrically Released Movies, Holiday Concerts, or a variation of any of those.

So, Shawna's suggestion is slightly different, and usable IMO.

I think the worst songs/albums thing would just be fun, and again maybe a bit less work. Does all this make sense, and what are your thoughts?

[Shawna]

'slong as it's one of my ideas, I'm good.

[Jenny]

Original christmas song sounds good to me. I got an idea or two already!

[Tenacious_Peaches]

I'd like to pre-register Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC as my nomination, please.

[Lea]

I've got dibbies on:

I Believe In Father Christmas - Greg Lake (My favorite BTW )

If it fits the category that is