Turning up the radio (Rivers Cuomo Collaberation)

[zivadoto88]

Hey man, ima 14 year old boy whos been wantin to start a band but just didndt know where to start. And i figured maybe a drummer would help. Im a guitar man myself so ha. But like do u live near missippi by anychance

Like im not a preditor or nun. And srry bout flaggin the vid im usin my iphone and the screens nessed up.

But hey i mean if ur interested just message me or sum.

robert.moak@yahoo.com

(601) 209-0653

=)

[killermel23]

I actually like this is song

[mojoman1289]

saved it to my weezer playlist, nice drums

[raistarr]

@NOTW182 wow thank you very much, i miss this sound

[rohbit]

I've been trying to find the final copy, but I will say that this version sounds VERY much like a Pinkerton song.

Even the tone on your guitar for the solos etc. It's pretty sweet. Would you happen to have an MP3 of this song? I'd like to add it to my mp3 player.

[raistarr]

awesome thanx dude thats definatly the sound i was going for. As for the mp3 i dont think Rivers is cool with that. :(

[scorchoman]

The reason why you're being ignored is you haven't really joined in on the collaboration in the typical sense, giving feedback and ideas. What you've done is simply done your own version of the song. Your version is good, there's no question you have talent. Unfortunately you seem more interested in praise than truly and wholly contributing to the project. Keep up the songwriting, though I suggest you do some originals. You've got the talent

[raistarr]

thanx for the kind words. However, i respectfully disagree. If you've been with us throughout this journey you would know that i was there every step of the way. Giving feedback and sharing ideas. At one point i found the song to be too soft. I then submitted a version with plenty of dirty loud guitars on April 30 this one, and got plenty of praise. The song then switched to this sound. I recieved plenty of praise from fellow fans, never from the man. Also, i have plenty of originals posted.

[scorchoman]

OK that's fair. You've got me there. What I said was pretty misinformed since I came here now an entire year onwards. It's a shame he didn't give you any props but don't get down about it. Keep creating brah!

[ariadarabi]

i don't really like this one better, to be honest.

[raistarr]

cool

[ineedalifeLTD]

good version dude if your not in a band you should make one or join one but my hearts with weezer and i cant say you can replace rivers it would hurt my soul but what about a duet

[raistarr]

it's ok i understand i love them too, thanx. Im not sure river's is down he seems to ignore me

[solescloset]

i like this one better

[raistarr]

thanx for being honest

[solescloset]

no problem,

it gives me a smashing pumpkins feeling

[shinkies17]

boo. rivers version is bettah

[raistarr]

you know it isn't it's ok don't worry i won't tell him

[rohiogerv22]

I especially like the drums on your version better, and thought that your guitar had more depth. The drums seemed more free than on the final version, which seems more basic. Yours is definitely my favorite version.

[raistarr]

thanx :)

[STMayes]

I find this version much better, you have a nice voice and your drums aren't horrible there a bit impressive i like your voice it works for the song very well, sounds a bit like Rivers too, i sorta wish he sang your version, o well This version is much better and i am adding it to my favorites

[raistarr]

Thank you, it's was realy awesome to get the chance to even do this, so im happy :) but ya im a little bummed he didn't pick it

[MarcFuentos]

It's pretty sweet bro. Your voice reminds me a little bit of Daniel Brummel off of Ozma.

[raistarr]

thanx man

[ZyxthePest]

Interesting, reminds me of two Weezer spinoffs, Jason Cropper's ChopperOne and Adam Orth's Shufflepuck.

Kudos brah

[raistarr]

why thank you

[fenda67]

So rivers is trying to get back into the lime light with other people's work?

[raistarr]

Think what you want buddy, i just think it's cool that one of my idols wants to write a song with his fans.

[hock3ydud3]

uh no, he's writing a song with his fans. he isn't one to care too much for the lime light

[maxsmodels]

i love the build up in the middle, reminds me of "only in dreams", but i guess Rivers was looking for something poppier. oh, and would you mind telling me how you recorded this? particuarly the drums?

[raistarr]

thanx dude, ya i guess he wanted a more "commercial" song which is kinda sad.

I recorded it on protools, i ran a whole bunch of drum mics through a mixer then into my protools.

[scostigan]

man i like this one better than the one that rivers ended up with. i like the lyrics you have better than the stupid "turnin tunin got to get with it" or whatever. i think that parts kinda corny. great song though.

[raistarr]

thanx dude, this was my submission awhile back and he didnt pick it :(

[WarCowX95]

The Instruments were pretty great, cool guitar solos but the lyrics are kinda stupid, but really good for a unsigned artist, better than a lot that are out there, the version rivers has now is really good, but this is still cool

[raekwon2008]

very well done

[raistarr]

thanx man, rivers never realy gave me props for at least starting to make the song rock, then everyone else followed suit.

[stinthebehemoth]

dude this is really good.

[raistarr]

thanx man, i don't know maybe rivers doesn't like me?

[xenoge3476]

damn this is pretty good

[raistarr]

i know right?? i got screwed.

[MrAWJM]

P.s. it's awesome!

[MrAWJM]

This part...

"everybody clap your hands

Groovin' to the way I roll WITH MY ROCK BAND

YOU KNOW WE GONNA turn back time

To THE 80'S"

should have handclapping, like clapclap...clap. clapclap...clap.

[raistarr]

it does dude

[MrAWJM]

It does?! :0

Maybe I didn't hear it because I was already clapping myself!

[raistarr]

haha stiffed!!!!!!!!!!!! oh well i hope you guys enjoyed it

[madcow312]

best version. reminds me of old weezer

[1flashyman]

What a nice and creative take on this. I may agree about the "I don't mind thing" not being at the same level as the rest of the song, but the slowing down at the end is neat.

[danthewelch]

I agree. Congrats on another terrific entry!

[raistarr]

hey guys, i posted a video response here with all your great suggestions edited song, thanx

[Gadzooka]

Ok bro, lemme just say that overall, I totally dug this. Excellent job, and I even loved that slow-down at the end. Very creative...kudos.

Some comments though: I'd shorten the opening bridge just a little before you start the vocals by 4 beats or so. Also, I'm not a fan of the "hair so bright" thing. Creative and sort of Weezer-esque, but it just doesn't fit. I like where its going though.

Good job man, can't wait to see what Rivers does with this...I think this is the bet so far.

[nkschaefer]

this is really cool. how did you get the lead guitar to sound so big and weezery? i am not good at that.

[raistarr]

thanx, it's realy two guitars a high and a low which makesit sound more full :) that and my guitar, pickups, and amp :)

[badtzmarruu]

holy...shit. this kicks ass. props man

[raistarr]

why thank you sir

[Nikkogino]

change the lyrics to the bridge....the hair so bright part is kinda lame...other than that, its gold.

[raistarr]

thanx nikki, i was more concerned about the melody there than the actual lyrics

[whatsherface612]

this version with gprlack's bridge would be winnnn

[kmd29]

The whole text in the beginning -"so this is my song".... I think make better lyrics than some of the others heh

[ArsenicDrone]

I think this wins. What's new (the last 3 minutes), while it fits, is actually better than what was given. The original vocal melody is a bit fluffy, and the bridge and outro get rid of that. As others have said, classic Weezer. Almost an Ozma song here. If anything, the last 3 minutes need to influence the first 2 more. I agree, the second bridge is unneeded (maybe second "lonely time" though?), and I think the drums should dominate the outro more, not just the last few seconds. Anyway, great.

[raistarr]

If it sounds like those bands im extremly honored, i hope theres alittle bit my oun music somewhere in there :)

[gprlack]

Yea great job man, that's tight!

[framo3000]

This sounds great! I love the sound of it, a great hark back to the older grittier sound. Just done well all around, props homeslice! (hehe)

[bronkscotteman]

make an mp3 of this to download how bout that for a comment.

[raistarr]

best ever, i will soon :)

[GTRrocker666]

Wow, this is the best version Ive heard so far. great work on the vocal melodies, homes.

[raistarr]

thanx g

[laffypaulie]

This is the most weezeresque sounding song of the lot. I love it so much. I can just imagine River's singing this. Echo what other's have said about the added bridge; however, I really don't like the chosen chords for the 2:03-2:07 counting. It like sounds too much like BUSH or something. Almost too contrasting from the rest of the song's brightness. I'm being extremely picky though. Beginning and End are decent. One bridge enough it's not that interesting anyway. perfect blend of Blue/Pinkerton

[raistarr]

thanx dude, i hope its what he's looking for, i love and miss this sound. I can only imagine how good he can make it sound

[mynameisblakus]

yeah i agree with bsilfan, get rid of the second bridge and the song is fantastic. way to go man.

[raistarr]

will do, check my video response

[vorloxu]

haha you rocked this song man!

[raistarr]

i tried :)

[bsilfan]

The second "I don't mind" bridge is unnecessary and doesn't add anything. If you go straight from the solo to the slow part and bring back the chorus at the end you have a masterpiece.

[raistarr]

lol a masterpice i don't know, thanx dude

[weez380]

louder distortion on the chorus....in my opinion.....great effin job though mate...

[athenspie]

i like the staccato notes. sounds full and dynamic. i think it could probably end at 3 minutes, though, but whatever. either way, really good work here, raistarr.

[raistarr]

thanx for the comment, im not sure what a staccato note is? it could end earlier, but i just love when a song has a journey you know, not just a 3 minute-good for radio song.

[TorilikeBAM]

all i can say is WOW!!! this is the best I've heard! keep up the good work Starr. I hope Rivers picks this, it's amazing!!!! I want the single already!!! Is this on itunes??? because IT SHOULD BE!!!

[raistarr]

lol again let's not get too carried away here :) but thanx

[blahman460]

good stuff

[jakobdorof]

very, very good. rivers, give this one a shake!

[raistarr]

thanx jakob

[PhotogenicMovies]

Wow. We have a winner. You really channeled old Weezer, Blue Album-esque pop. I thought the ats5 track was very techno, but it didn't sound like good techno, just very cheesy. This version gives me the same feeling as when I heard "Across the Sea" off Pinkerton for the first time. Very epic yet simple. I love it. If Rivers avoids this, he's gone deaf or something.

[raistarr]

lol im flatterd but lets not too carried away here :)

[sorryseed]

wow awesome job. I'd say this is an improvement.

[raistarr]

thanx seed

[jackietwilight]

This kicks ass!

[raistarr]

no you're kick ass :)

[monizuka]

i'm digging this one my man

[raistarr]

thanx man

[Jn64lover]

I think I like this more than the ats5 track everyone has been basing the song off of.

[raistarr]

thanx, i don't mind the ats5 version i just wished it was rocked up, so i did

[tellmeyoureok]

amazing.

[raistarr]

:) :)

[danthewelch]

Solid. He can't miss this!

[raistarr]

lol thanx welchy.

[miglehu]

I hope rivers didn't skip this...

I actually like it quite a bit, the intro was cool... in fact I think I liked the whole thing.

I didn't realize how repetive that guitar part from ats5 was... like my ears were relieved when I didn't hear it over and over again... but at the same time it might be cool for part of the song. It gives it a very weezery sound. I can't figure out why though...

Anywho... I thought it was great.

[raistarr]

i still like the ats5 version, i just realy wanted to rock it, thanx man

[sodarenthepen]

Dude. Great intro. The bridge is a bit too long for me but it rocks. You definatly worked harded than everyone else. Good luck.

[raistarr]

i definatly did thanx dude

[TheLexLuthor]

Wow, I didnt think anyone would come up with something this good.

[raistarr]

awesome thanx dude, i can still fix it up a bit though it's alittle rough

[whatsherface612]

ummm by the first 5 seconds i was totally in LOVE!!!!

[raistarr]

lol me too :)

[grydah]

I don't suppose you have the MP3 of your version hanging around anywhere, do you raistarr? ;)

[raistarr]

i do, but it recorded kind of dirty, but if you give me your email i'll give you the mp3

[pjparkerjones]

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS!!!!!

[grydah]

Awesome! I like this version a lot! The beginning reminds me of some "Perfect Situation" and the harmonizing that you do along with the "turn" you do with "Radio"(Radiooohhhohhh)is a great addition. Great Job :)

[raistarr]

:) thanx dude i realy love it, im sure i can "iron it out" a bit more though

[natalli08]

i was totally thinkin "perfect situation" at the beginning too!

[wtdcomics]

Overall, it's really coming along.

One suggestion...

I like your melody and feel for the bridge but what about switching the chords to:

D Bm A F#m

I'm not diggin' the A G F# descend.

Otherwise, 5 starz.

[raistarr]

thanx for the comment, the bridge is actually

B E A G F#

but i'll try your chords out

[raistarr]

thanx dude glad you liked it :)

[raistarr]

the picture is my jam room :)

[ajr2006]

that was pretty damn good man

[davidwburns]

Awesome job man. Your arrangement is perfect; it allows the energy of ats5's chords to build up and actually inspire some hand clapping.

[raistarr]

awesome im glad you liked it, it didn't realy come out to clear must be my computer

[pjparkerjones]

dude!!! this is fing terrific!!! why doesn't the song sound like this again???

[raistarr]

lol thanxs :)

[mebe]

cause the song was never finished

[CapNCrunchitize]

i like it dude!!!

[raistarr]

thanx crunchie, congrates on the lyrics

[bleed0range]

I think you should just go into the slow part... forget that other solo part. That's too much fluff.

[raistarr]

cool i hope you liked it, congrates on the shout out!!!

[bleed0range]

I did I liked it a lot.

[andrewmarsh1]

Crap this is totally better than what I came up with for drums haha. Good work.

[andrewmarsh1]

Guess I should at least try to be constructive here. I think the one thing that can be different is maybe just do something pretty simple for the verse with the drums, but keep in that backbeat you're using as a fill, because I think it works pretty well. Other than that, it's pretty good stuff.

[raistarr]

ok, sry like i said im not much of a drummer :)

[raistarr]

lol thanx dude im sure your is cool

[bsilfan]

i like it...i just dont think the double bridge is necessary...after the solo you should find a way to transition straight to the slow part. i was waiting for the chorus to come back too.

[raistarr]

true it does seem alittle long. I was gonna go into the chours at the end but i wanted a cool double solo, hopefully rivers as the second.

[greg04]

i think it would be cool if you kept your intro and and your original guitar work through the first verse, and then as it leads into the chorus the ats5 loop should kick in. try that

[raistarr]

cool, i will definatly consider it, thanx dude