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re: The Sharing Economy (Disco Biscuits content)
Posted on 9/26/14 at 9:53 pm to Blue Velvet
Posted on 9/26/14 at 9:53 pm to Blue Velvet
(Rock Opera #2: Chemical Warfare Brigade continued...)
Songs
Plan B
P.O.V. of the Doctor. It sets up a flashback situation. The story starts with the Doctor running down a narrow path in the middle of the night, setting up the theme of the story, life and death, and the preparedness for the inevitable. The verses of the song explain a little history of the main characters. The Doctor never thought that he would ever become the type of man to be in the middle of something like this. He was a scientist. That was his talent. He never imagined doing anything illegal, although for some reason he also thought he'd never get caught.
Little Lai
Is a story about Amos, the Doctor, and their connections to Bert, the quiet and calm leader of an organized crime group in New Jersey. The first verse is a recount from the Doctors perspective, explaining the fact that he leads a simple and frugal life. It is not until he sees the inside of Bert's compound that he truly got excited about the money that they were going to make. The story of the meeting and the party are referenced in this song.
And the Ladies Were the Rest of the Night
The Ladies is told from Amy Willard's point of view. He wouldn't give it up…she couldn't seem to get any information on Albert Lai, and she knew he was at least involved in her drug investigation. She tried to get a tap into the compound, but the security was too tough. And Lai never spoke business around the Ladies. She knew upon meeting Amos that he was the weak link. Just a hunch. She pursued him and went beyond the call of duty, shall we say, DEEP undercover.
Floodlights
This song serves as a reminder to the listener that as the story is being told, the Doctor is still being chased. The lights are swinging back and forth from above, and he continues to run for his life. In the distance are sirens, faint yelling, and dogs barking. The Doctor is coming to grips with the fact that he is, for the first time ever, actually facing death. And it is during Floodlights that the Doctor first realizes that he has the power to end this all.
Shelby Rose
The lust song. Amos, thinking that he is in love, recounts the excitement he feels for his new relationship. And for Amos, every night with Shelby truly is Heaven sent. The irony is that this relationship is the best AND worst thing that has ever happened to Amos.
Chemical Warfare Brigade
Back to the Doctors point of view. More thoughts from the Doctor about his present situation. The Chemical Warfare Brigade, as he and Amos jokingly called the three of them in a drunken stupor one night, actually did represent the only chance that these guys ever had for prosperity. At one point, the future was bright, but now the Doctor knows what the outcome of this all is going to be...
Three Wishes
This song is a side bar to the main plot, and flashes forward several weeks past the end of the story…it is told from the perspective of the Doctors estranged son, right after he received the news that his father had passed. The son had not seen him since he left for Tennessee several years earlier. They were not extraordinarily close. Lukas was a musician in an aspiring band. His father didn't disapprove, but didn't necessarily approve of this decision. Doctor Von Stadt started to grow distant after his son's mother had left with him eight years earlier. But his son had actually planned a surprise visit to his dad, when his band was taking his first national tour, which was taking them through Nashville and Memphis. He never had the chance...
Confrontation
This is the story of the end. This song explains why the Doctor had to take the life of Amos. It is among the Doctor's last moment alive. In the end chorus he claims, "And for the moments time I wish I had the nerve." And in the next moment he finds the nerve, and with the pull of the trigger, the story ends.
Songs
Plan B
P.O.V. of the Doctor. It sets up a flashback situation. The story starts with the Doctor running down a narrow path in the middle of the night, setting up the theme of the story, life and death, and the preparedness for the inevitable. The verses of the song explain a little history of the main characters. The Doctor never thought that he would ever become the type of man to be in the middle of something like this. He was a scientist. That was his talent. He never imagined doing anything illegal, although for some reason he also thought he'd never get caught.
Little Lai
Is a story about Amos, the Doctor, and their connections to Bert, the quiet and calm leader of an organized crime group in New Jersey. The first verse is a recount from the Doctors perspective, explaining the fact that he leads a simple and frugal life. It is not until he sees the inside of Bert's compound that he truly got excited about the money that they were going to make. The story of the meeting and the party are referenced in this song.
And the Ladies Were the Rest of the Night
The Ladies is told from Amy Willard's point of view. He wouldn't give it up…she couldn't seem to get any information on Albert Lai, and she knew he was at least involved in her drug investigation. She tried to get a tap into the compound, but the security was too tough. And Lai never spoke business around the Ladies. She knew upon meeting Amos that he was the weak link. Just a hunch. She pursued him and went beyond the call of duty, shall we say, DEEP undercover.
Floodlights
This song serves as a reminder to the listener that as the story is being told, the Doctor is still being chased. The lights are swinging back and forth from above, and he continues to run for his life. In the distance are sirens, faint yelling, and dogs barking. The Doctor is coming to grips with the fact that he is, for the first time ever, actually facing death. And it is during Floodlights that the Doctor first realizes that he has the power to end this all.
Shelby Rose
The lust song. Amos, thinking that he is in love, recounts the excitement he feels for his new relationship. And for Amos, every night with Shelby truly is Heaven sent. The irony is that this relationship is the best AND worst thing that has ever happened to Amos.
Chemical Warfare Brigade
Back to the Doctors point of view. More thoughts from the Doctor about his present situation. The Chemical Warfare Brigade, as he and Amos jokingly called the three of them in a drunken stupor one night, actually did represent the only chance that these guys ever had for prosperity. At one point, the future was bright, but now the Doctor knows what the outcome of this all is going to be...
Three Wishes
This song is a side bar to the main plot, and flashes forward several weeks past the end of the story…it is told from the perspective of the Doctors estranged son, right after he received the news that his father had passed. The son had not seen him since he left for Tennessee several years earlier. They were not extraordinarily close. Lukas was a musician in an aspiring band. His father didn't disapprove, but didn't necessarily approve of this decision. Doctor Von Stadt started to grow distant after his son's mother had left with him eight years earlier. But his son had actually planned a surprise visit to his dad, when his band was taking his first national tour, which was taking them through Nashville and Memphis. He never had the chance...
Confrontation
This is the story of the end. This song explains why the Doctor had to take the life of Amos. It is among the Doctor's last moment alive. In the end chorus he claims, "And for the moments time I wish I had the nerve." And in the next moment he finds the nerve, and with the pull of the trigger, the story ends.
This post was edited on 10/4/14 at 2:37 am
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Posted on 9/26/14 at 9:53 pm to Blue Velvet
X. Side Projects
What is The Maui Project?
Playing only one show on 4/8/2000, The Maui Project was Brownstein's band formed during his time away from the Biscuits in '00. It consisted of:
Marc Brownstein - bass
Jamie Shields - keys
DJ Stitch - turntables
Max Delaney - guitar
Dave Hoffman - drums
Paulie Herron - percussion
The show (at the historic Wetlands Preserve in NYC) was the debut of a number of Marc's songs that would be later played by the Disco Biscuits: Triumph, Home, Home Again, Kamaole Sands, Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, No Matter (which would turn into Sister Judy's Soul Shack), Ulua, and Grass is Green. Additionally, the band played a few new cover songs (the Beastie Boys' Gratitude and South Park's M'Kay) and a couple Marc songs that have yet to be played again (Freedom and the instrumental Tension). And because it was Marc's birthday, Aron and Jon both came out to jam throughout the second set.
What is Electron?
Electron is another band put together by Marc Brownstein during his break from the band in 2000. Marc returned to The Biscuits before Electron's first show, so Magner took over as keyboard player (originally, Steve Vidaic from The Motet was slated to be the band's keyboard player). The first Electron show took place at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia on 8/19/2000 and featured the first complete performance of Brownstein's rock opera "The Chemical Warfare Brigade". The original band lineup included:
Marc Brownstein - Bass
Tom Hamilton - guitar
Aaron Magner - keys
Joe Russo - drums
DJ Stitch - turntables
Marc closed that show with a rendition of M.E.M.P.H.I.S. that began with him on acoustic. It then progressed as the rest of the members of the Disco Biscuits joined him during a loop of "It's good to have you in the band"; lastly, the rest of Electron joined them to close the show. This trend continued, as Electron and the Biscuits played interlocking sets again on 8/19/2000 and 4/16/2001.
What is The Cookie Dusters?
A side project of Jon's, The Cookie Dusters played a handful of shows in 2002 including Galapagos in New York City, The Conduit in Trenton NJ and at Bisco Nights in Boalsburg, PA. The band lineup included:
Jon Gutwillig - guitar
Joe Russo - drums
Mike Greenfield - drums
Ira Tuton - bass
Tom McKee - keys
What is Sucker Punch?
Sucker Punch is yet another side project featuring Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner of the Disco Biscuits and Jamie Shields of The New Deal. Debuting at the Endless Mountain Music Festival in Union Dale, PA on 7/19/2003, the lineup included:
Jamie Shields - keyboards
Aron Magner - keyboards
Zach Velmer - drums
Marc Brownstein - bass
Mike Greenfield - drums, E-drums
From this project came the song Macina Verde, which has made it onto the Conspirator album. Moreover, it is rumored Caterpillar evolved from this song/project.
What is Kitty Splitter?
Kitty Splitter is a side project of Aaron Magner of the Biscuits and Tom Hamilton of Brothers past. Playing only one show on 11/12/2003 at the Pontiac Grill in Philadelphia, the band consisted of:
Tom Hamilton - Guitar, eDrums
Aron Magner - Keyoards and assorted gadgets
Mike Greenfield - Drums, eDrums
Clay Parnell - Bass
and featured appearences by:
Tom McKee - Keeboards
Rick Lowenberg - Drums, eDrums
What is Moshi Moshi/Moshi Moshi Baby?
Moshi Moshi consists of Aron Magner on keyboards and Sammy Altman on Powerbook and E-drums. They first played on 1/20/2000 at The Knitting Factory in New York, NY.
Moshi Moshi Baby! consists of Magner, Altman, and Liz on vocals (one of the three singers from the Fillmore 2001 shows), and they first played on 6/13/2002 in Santa Cruz, CA.
The Moshi Moshi sound has been a constantly evolving project. In early '04, they were playing in a similar Disco Biscuits-esque style (a la the Sam/Aron jams from Fall '03) , but by March '04 they had developed into a full-on drum'n'bass act, even releasing a limited LP called the "Queen of the Shakima".
What is Conspirator?
Conspirator is a side project consisting of Marc on bass, Aron on keys, and DJ Omen on beats/turntables. Guests with the band have included Jon on guitar and Jake Cinninger (guitar), Brandon Bayliss (guitar), Joel Cummins (keys), and Kris Meyers (drums) of Umphrey's McGee. They have also released an album, The Key, in December 2005. The album includes the tracks Macina Verde, Commercial Amen, and Liquid Handcuffs, all of which have been played live by the Disco Biscuits. Since 2010-2011 Chris Michetti from RAQ has joined Conspirator full time as their guitarist while still featuring rotating drummers.
What is The Maui Project?
Playing only one show on 4/8/2000, The Maui Project was Brownstein's band formed during his time away from the Biscuits in '00. It consisted of:
Marc Brownstein - bass
Jamie Shields - keys
DJ Stitch - turntables
Max Delaney - guitar
Dave Hoffman - drums
Paulie Herron - percussion
The show (at the historic Wetlands Preserve in NYC) was the debut of a number of Marc's songs that would be later played by the Disco Biscuits: Triumph, Home, Home Again, Kamaole Sands, Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, No Matter (which would turn into Sister Judy's Soul Shack), Ulua, and Grass is Green. Additionally, the band played a few new cover songs (the Beastie Boys' Gratitude and South Park's M'Kay) and a couple Marc songs that have yet to be played again (Freedom and the instrumental Tension). And because it was Marc's birthday, Aron and Jon both came out to jam throughout the second set.
What is Electron?
Electron is another band put together by Marc Brownstein during his break from the band in 2000. Marc returned to The Biscuits before Electron's first show, so Magner took over as keyboard player (originally, Steve Vidaic from The Motet was slated to be the band's keyboard player). The first Electron show took place at the Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia on 8/19/2000 and featured the first complete performance of Brownstein's rock opera "The Chemical Warfare Brigade". The original band lineup included:
Marc Brownstein - Bass
Tom Hamilton - guitar
Aaron Magner - keys
Joe Russo - drums
DJ Stitch - turntables
Marc closed that show with a rendition of M.E.M.P.H.I.S. that began with him on acoustic. It then progressed as the rest of the members of the Disco Biscuits joined him during a loop of "It's good to have you in the band"; lastly, the rest of Electron joined them to close the show. This trend continued, as Electron and the Biscuits played interlocking sets again on 8/19/2000 and 4/16/2001.
What is The Cookie Dusters?
A side project of Jon's, The Cookie Dusters played a handful of shows in 2002 including Galapagos in New York City, The Conduit in Trenton NJ and at Bisco Nights in Boalsburg, PA. The band lineup included:
Jon Gutwillig - guitar
Joe Russo - drums
Mike Greenfield - drums
Ira Tuton - bass
Tom McKee - keys
What is Sucker Punch?
Sucker Punch is yet another side project featuring Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner of the Disco Biscuits and Jamie Shields of The New Deal. Debuting at the Endless Mountain Music Festival in Union Dale, PA on 7/19/2003, the lineup included:
Jamie Shields - keyboards
Aron Magner - keyboards
Zach Velmer - drums
Marc Brownstein - bass
Mike Greenfield - drums, E-drums
From this project came the song Macina Verde, which has made it onto the Conspirator album. Moreover, it is rumored Caterpillar evolved from this song/project.
What is Kitty Splitter?
Kitty Splitter is a side project of Aaron Magner of the Biscuits and Tom Hamilton of Brothers past. Playing only one show on 11/12/2003 at the Pontiac Grill in Philadelphia, the band consisted of:
Tom Hamilton - Guitar, eDrums
Aron Magner - Keyoards and assorted gadgets
Mike Greenfield - Drums, eDrums
Clay Parnell - Bass
and featured appearences by:
Tom McKee - Keeboards
Rick Lowenberg - Drums, eDrums
What is Moshi Moshi/Moshi Moshi Baby?
Moshi Moshi consists of Aron Magner on keyboards and Sammy Altman on Powerbook and E-drums. They first played on 1/20/2000 at The Knitting Factory in New York, NY.
Moshi Moshi Baby! consists of Magner, Altman, and Liz on vocals (one of the three singers from the Fillmore 2001 shows), and they first played on 6/13/2002 in Santa Cruz, CA.
The Moshi Moshi sound has been a constantly evolving project. In early '04, they were playing in a similar Disco Biscuits-esque style (a la the Sam/Aron jams from Fall '03) , but by March '04 they had developed into a full-on drum'n'bass act, even releasing a limited LP called the "Queen of the Shakima".
What is Conspirator?
Conspirator is a side project consisting of Marc on bass, Aron on keys, and DJ Omen on beats/turntables. Guests with the band have included Jon on guitar and Jake Cinninger (guitar), Brandon Bayliss (guitar), Joel Cummins (keys), and Kris Meyers (drums) of Umphrey's McGee. They have also released an album, The Key, in December 2005. The album includes the tracks Macina Verde, Commercial Amen, and Liquid Handcuffs, all of which have been played live by the Disco Biscuits. Since 2010-2011 Chris Michetti from RAQ has joined Conspirator full time as their guitarist while still featuring rotating drummers.
This post was edited on 10/4/14 at 4:52 pm
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