TheOnlyUkeThatMatters
Well-known member
May 19 is a special day for lovers of rock and roll. It's the day we say, "Happy birthday, Joey Ramone!"
The Ramones are one the best bands in rock history, but somehow, they never achieved mainstream success. Their fiery brand of rock and roll did, however, touch hearts and souls (and crush eardrums) around the world for over twenty years. To celebrate Joey's birthday this week, we'll be playing the music of the Ramones! Gabba gabba hey!!
To make this Season a real challenge for everyone, there are a couple of special
RULES
(1) NO REPEATS AMONG ENTRIES!
Your song choice cannot repeat any other participant's song choice. Ramones songs aren't complicated---that's part of their appeal---so no reason to have more than one entry for any given song. If a fellow Seasonista plays your favorite Ramones song, learn another one! But don't worry, you will not have learned your favorite Ramones song in vain, since
(2) BONUS TRACKS MUST BE REPEATS!
Bonus tracks must be songs already submitted as entries (or bonus tracks). Hearing more than one take on a great song is always fun. If you like another participant's entry (or bonus track), let that serve as inspiration to play it (and share it) yourself.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
JUDGING
My wife Jessica, who suffered possibly life-long hearing damage after seeing the Ramones in the 90s, and I will be judging using the following criteria:
Playing and singing won't be judged for technical quality, but will be judged for communication quality---how well your uke and your voice communicate your personality to our ears.
PRIZES
The 1st place winner get her or his choice of
PLAYLISTS
OFFICIAL ENTRIES
BONUS TRACKS
I'll hold off on individual comments until the end of the week, then I'll post a chrimess-style comment video with some love for every entry when I announce the winners.
RESOURCE
peewee kindly posted this link to tabs of ALL the Ramones songs. (Also downloadable as .crd files, which open in TextEdit on a Mac).
HEY! HO! LET'S GO!!
The Ramones are one the best bands in rock history, but somehow, they never achieved mainstream success. Their fiery brand of rock and roll did, however, touch hearts and souls (and crush eardrums) around the world for over twenty years. To celebrate Joey's birthday this week, we'll be playing the music of the Ramones! Gabba gabba hey!!
To make this Season a real challenge for everyone, there are a couple of special
RULES
(1) NO REPEATS AMONG ENTRIES!
Your song choice cannot repeat any other participant's song choice. Ramones songs aren't complicated---that's part of their appeal---so no reason to have more than one entry for any given song. If a fellow Seasonista plays your favorite Ramones song, learn another one! But don't worry, you will not have learned your favorite Ramones song in vain, since
(2) BONUS TRACKS MUST BE REPEATS!
Bonus tracks must be songs already submitted as entries (or bonus tracks). Hearing more than one take on a great song is always fun. If you like another participant's entry (or bonus track), let that serve as inspiration to play it (and share it) yourself.
ENTRY GUIDELINES
- Your entry must feature you playing a song by the Ramones on your uke, posted to this thread no later than 11:59 pm (Hawaii time) Sunday, May 26th.
- In your video, say (or use titles to say) "This is my entry for the 66th Season of the Ukulele" (or any words to that effect).
- Your video must be one continuous take (both video and audio---no edits, no multi-tracking).
- Your ukulele must be front and center---feel free to have friends, family, or machines accompany you on any instruments they'd like to play.
JUDGING
My wife Jessica, who suffered possibly life-long hearing damage after seeing the Ramones in the 90s, and I will be judging using the following criteria:
- playing
- singing (or melody for an instrumental entry)
- performance (personality, attitude, creative approach to arrangement)
- setting (Converse All-Stars, blue jeans, and leather jackets can't hurt)
- je ne sais quoi (that special CBGB & OMFUG something)
Playing and singing won't be judged for technical quality, but will be judged for communication quality---how well your uke and your voice communicate your personality to our ears.
PRIZES
The 1st place winner get her or his choice of
- a Ramones Anthology double CD
- a CBGB and OMFUG t-shirt
PLAYLISTS
OFFICIAL ENTRIES
BONUS TRACKS
I'll hold off on individual comments until the end of the week, then I'll post a chrimess-style comment video with some love for every entry when I announce the winners.
RESOURCE
peewee kindly posted this link to tabs of ALL the Ramones songs. (Also downloadable as .crd files, which open in TextEdit on a Mac).
HEY! HO! LET'S GO!!
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