"James K Polk" by TMBG - on piano

I'm a big fan of the original version that was found on the Istanbul EP, so my piano rendition here is a strange mix of the two very different, but both excellent, versions.

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• tmbg
• they
• might
• be
• giants
• james
• polk
• factory
• showroom
• istanbul
• piano
• alternative
• version
• cover

[Meanmanmartin2007]

Hi.

Thanks for the explanation.

Is the version on the "User's Guide" album the original?

[astralbee]

The User's Guide version is the original - although I am convinced the vocal is re-recorded for that compilation, making it technically a third version! (Others disagree, but I do know a little about music production) Actually, the 'original' EP version is a little hard to come by due to record label Elektra refusing to allow the band the rights to release a B-Side compilation from that era. This is one of the reasons the band have cited for choosing to re-record it on an album.

[Meanmanmartin2007]

Thanks for another great TMBG cover. Whats the difference between both versions of the songs?

[astralbee]

The song first appeared on the 'Istanbul' EP in 1990, which is the days before the TMBG band so it has that sequenced synth sound that their first 4 albums had. The band resurrected it by popular demand and re-recorded it with their full band for the Factory Showroom album. I prefer the original for its simplicity, and also because I hate the singing saw on the FS version. But it is a great song to see live.

[hammersdontthink]

Do you by any chance have sheet music for any of your arrangments?

[dfeltch]

Aw come on! How could you hate the singing saw?

[DoubleDutchBust]

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[TrueSoreThumb]

You really need more comments and views on your excellent work, Astralbee. :O

[JrtheRat]

Ah!

James K. Polk!

I got to play this on my accordion for a project I did on him!

[Encubed]

Love this!