| Bohardy 29.03.2005 16:07 |
...or whatever the hell it is. Being the bastard that you are (i.e., the owner of the studio version of Hangman) you are in the unique and privileged position of being able to hear the lyrics to said song much more easily than the rest of us mere mortals. Can I respectfully ask if you could dust off the old acetate (metaphorically speaking) and give the track another listen, and then enlighten us guys here as to what in the hell Fred and co are actually on about in the song? I believe you promised Zeni you'd do this many moons ago, and that ledge to this day, to my knowledge, remains unhonoured. And if you cross Zeni in any way....Well, she's got ducks. And lap-dancing videos. And she's not afraid to use them... Pretty please? |
| Penetration_Guru 29.03.2005 16:25 |
I'll have a P please Bob.... Moving on, isn't it "Mr Tease"? |
| John S Stuart 29.03.2005 16:38 |
I believe that Zeni already received a correct answer to this from Penetration Guru who had transcribed the version. link I would agree with "Mr Tease" as opposed to "Mr T", and a few less "ohh", "Ahhs" but apart from that they are lyrically very similar. |
| Maz 29.03.2005 18:40 |
And I was so close to getting medieval on someone... |
| wstüssyb 29.03.2005 22:08 |
And I was so close to getting medieval on someone... I'm always here for that Zeni! |
| iGSM 30.03.2005 07:39 |
I pity da foo' who can't sing falsetto. |
| Bohardy 30.03.2005 17:31 |
Yeah, but PG's transcription, at his own admission, was only a start, and there are blanks that need to be filled in there. In fact, I can hear Zeni still just singing "Hangman, hangman" over and over again. Can you expound a little on the track itself? Thomas Quinn asked a few questions in that thread that went unanswered by you. You mentioned that the song is "a demo without any overdubs", "the same as The Night Comes Down...very simple, very basic". But as Sebastian correctly pointed out, TNCD is not a simple recording and contains many an overdub. Can you absolutely confirm that the recording you have contains no more than 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 drumkit, and 3 vocal parts sung by F, B and R? And when did you become a convert to the school of Mr Tease, PG? In your initial lyrical transcription you were going down the B.A. Baracus route... |
| inu-liger 30.03.2005 17:38 |
I highly doubt Mr. Stuart will tell us anything more than that he (apparently) "has" it. Hence any attempts to get any answers off of him are fruitless. He didn't even respond to my e-mail about the Hangman acetate! I smell something fishy here...and it ain't me |
| bigc 30.03.2005 18:15 |
you knocked out rocky, in rocky III, if you're Mr T |
| John S Stuart 30.03.2005 18:32 |
Bohardy: "Can you absolutely confirm that the recording you have contains no more than 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 drumkit, and 3 vocal parts sung by F, B and R?" The track constsists of a very simple arrangement and would not sound out of place alongside the likes of the De Lane Lea sessions, "Polar Bear" or "Silver Salmon". My point to Seb was that many of these early tracks were performed "live" in the studio - and that the overdubs were added later. (Just like the Beatles early stuff - as opposed to "Pepper" or "Rhapsody" - both of which were entirely constructed in the studio). Since Seb kicked my ass on that point - I have refused to be drawn into the creative process - as that is not my area of expertise. I would still argue that (for a band like Queen) De Lane Lane "feels" bare - but - that does not mean that there are NO overdubs - it means that there are no obvious double-tracked Freddie vocals etc. I was also informed that this was very consistant with the session, as they did not have the time, or the guarantee that they could return to overdub - because they took a very poor second place to other recording artists. However, (as can be seen from the debut album) they must have had the time to return to some tracks at a later date. Inu Yasha: "any attempts to get any answers off of him are fruitless. He didn't even respond to my e-mail about the Hangman acetate!" You are correct. I did not respond to your e-mail on this matter, and I have remained tight-lipped, but that is my perogative. I have my own reasons for doing so (and I believe they are justified). Apart from this board (where people still don't know what I look like) I am a very private person, and I do not want this to turn into some sort of "freak-show" - nor do I need to give "samples" or other bits to "PROVE" what I say. Simply - it exists - end of story. Inu: "I smell something fishy here...and it ain't me" Must be that Silver Salmon then! |
| Maz 31.03.2005 00:35 |
Am I at least in the right key, Bohardy? |
| Penetration_Guru 31.03.2005 14:29 |
I wrote what I heard at th etime. I make no claim to consistency in this matter. I respect the tall, blonde, blue eyed, craggy featured JSS' choice not to go any further than he has, although I would personally like to see a full (-ish) lyric, which I wouldn't personally see as the thin end of any "give us more" wedge, although I understand the concern. Dark - fishy? Probably the local wino's fingers - ask your mother for more info.... |
| Bohardy 31.03.2005 17:28 |
Fortunately I've developed and finely honed the knack of tuning you out now Zeni, to the extent that you're nowindistinguishable from the sound of my constantly dripping kitchen tap, another irritating noise I no longer am conscious of. The fact that you question your ability to sing in tune suggest to me that you aren't though. Perhaps you could try the old pliers under the frock method, as espoused by Freddie, although I'm not sure what effect that has on women. I think you've got the rhythm down though. Thanks John for your reply. Like the trenchcoat-wearing, dark alley-lurking, chain-smoking PG, I would still like to see more accurate lyrics, but if you don't wanna go into Hangman any further I understand. |
| inu-liger 31.03.2005 20:11 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: Dark - fishy? Probably the local wino's fingers - ask your mother for more info....My mom doesn't live with us anymore. She lives out east in Canada |
| The Fonz 31.03.2005 21:55 |
Inu Yasha<h6>a.k.a. Lum's Stormtrooper wrote:Genius.Penetration_Guru wrote: Dark - fishy? Probably the local wino's fingers - ask your mother for more info....My mom doesn't live with us anymore. She lives out east in Canada No, really. |
| inu-liger 01.04.2005 04:10 |
The Fonz wrote:??Inu Yasha<h6>a.k.a. Lum's Stormtrooper wrote:Genius. No, really.Penetration_Guru wrote: Dark - fishy? Probably the local wino's fingers - ask your mother for more info....My mom doesn't live with us anymore. She lives out east in Canada |
| Penetration_Guru 02.04.2005 14:24 |
Thank you. One does what one can |
| Negative Creep 02.04.2005 15:57 |
Slighty more complete version... I know all about you They call you Mr T You wanna buy...? You make a very nice cup of tea You use, you use, you use a cup of..... Yeah, yeah now baby tell me Have you made any more pork pies for me? Hangman says theyre very nice to eat, yeah Chorus Hangman, hangman, waiting for me Hang that rope from the highest tree I don't want to beg for mercy Hangman, hangman, hangman, hangman. Verse I know all about you They call you Mr C You did a very good job, very good job, very good job ...... I Agree Yes, you go down in history Baby, baby, they're telling me Aah, now you say you're tired of living Hangman says you're just a bit afraid of dying, Mr T, listen Chorus Hangman, hangman, waiting for me Hang that rope from the highest tree I don't want to beg for mercy Hangman, hangman, hangman, hangman. Solo Ha-ang man, I see you I see you calling I see you calling me from the distance You go down, you go down You go down in history Baby, baby they're telling me, yeah Have you made any more pork pies, for me He says theyre very nice, very nice to eat Now you say you're afraid of dying Hangman says he won't let you go Now you're saying you're tired of living Hangman says he won't let you go Oh, you're gonna hang me, hang me.... You're gonna hang me, right away Hangman, hang me, ooh ooh, aah aah You've only come to watch me die Die, come on baby, die You just wanna come see me die, oh yeah Aah, Saturday mornin', Saturday mornin' Aah, you're coming to watchin me die, You're coming to watching me die, yeah yeah All right, yeah, ooh yeah Oh take me home, just take me home 1, 2, 3, 4 ..in the morning, everybody wanted to die You can come along, you can come along, everybody Aah, take me, ooh you're telling me Yeah |
| djaef 03.04.2005 04:20 |
I've never posted this for fear of being locked away.... :) I've heard Hangman, and it wasn't one of the crap live versions getting around. But here's the rub. I heard it maybe 15-20 years ago, BEFORE the Internet. I can't remember where I heard it. I don't have it, but I heard it. I can sing the chorus - have been able to do for 15-20 years. If and when I hear the studio version (again) I will be able to confirm that it is inded the version I heard so long ago. I still have absolutely no idea where I heard it. Maybe it was in a dream :) But I know I've heard it. OK, send the straight jacket around now... |
| The Fonz 03.04.2005 22:22 |
Penetration_Guru wrote: Thank you. One does what one canHeh. The fact he still has no idea what you're on about is equally genius. |