A video performance of the song "Its Up 2U", originally written by Steve Kimock, performed by the band Open Space Project. This was produced by students at the Expressions Center for New Media, on January 18th, 2006. Credits: Music by Steve Kimock, interpretted by Open Space Project. Guitar: Lance Case, Guitar: Robert Planting, Bass Guitar: Brian Vandemark, Keyboards: Ryan Vandenbroeck, Drums: Jae Hendrickson
Meestro, your first review is exactly what I initially thought about the cover. They pull it off very well, but being the Kimock fanatic I am, the lead guitarist MUST nail the signature riff of the tune because it really makes the first movement make sense. He is close but misses a few important notes and substitutes some off notes. Overall this is one of the best covers of IU2U I've heard.
gmonf 4 years ago
Sorry I realize that last post comes off rather harsh, didn't intend for it to be. Great to hear someone pull off a Kimock tune!
meestro 5 years ago
The whole time I got the feeling the guitar player was an 80s rocker wanting to break out, and at the end he seems to get his wish with the stomp box distortion at a lower level than the clean. Great piano chops! You've got the Pete Sears thing down. Since the basis of the song, other than perhaps the driving bass & drums rhythm, is the main riff, it'd probably be wise to get the riff down (lead guitar guy). Other than that, job well done, and great production.
meestro 5 years ago