Posts Tagged ‘ Jonathan Coulton ’

Something Different

January 12, 2009
By Mick

The Mandelbrot Set’s version of ‘Skullcrusher Mountain’ is coming along nicely with the addition of some spoken vocals in the style of the late, great Vivian Stanshall. I have re-recorded some of my bass part, as the original did not sit properly in the rhythm of the piece – partly due to my choice...
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Mandelbrot Set Feedback

December 15, 2008
By Mick
Mandelbrot Set Feedback

Mr Coulton has given some positive comments about the ‘Mandelbrot Set’ and our first effort HERE. We’re currently going through the democratic process of selecting the next song for our treatment. Why not drop in if you liked our take on “Re: Your Brains” and cast your vote.
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The Mandelbrot Set – Re: Your Brains

December 1, 2008
By Mick
The Mandelbrot Set – Re: Your Brains

Some time ago I mentioned I did some instrumental parts (bass and guitar) for a version of Jonathan Coulton’s song “Re: Your Brains“. It is now complete, with a final mix available to download, featuring a zombie chorus, and a reasonably eclectic mix of instruments. The Mandelbrot Set is comprised of the following: Angelastic...
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Masters of Song Fu – Round-up and In The Flesh

November 1, 2008
By Mick
Masters of Song Fu – Round-up and In The Flesh

Just to finish off the Song Fu experience and tie up any loose ends, I have stuck all the songs together up on Last.fm, which is worth a look as a way to find new music similar to what you already listen to. Last week I made the trip back West to see one...
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Re: Your Brains

September 1, 2008
By Mick
Re: Your Brains

I’ve just completed a couple of tracks (bass and guitar) for internet-based Jonathan Coulton covers band ‘The Mandelbrot Set’. Cover versions are something I generally steer clear of, mainly because I have little enough time to record my own music without revisiting something that somebody else has already recorded. However, I like JC’s approach...
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The Song Fu Challenge

August 13, 2008
By Mick
The Song Fu Challenge

Fresh from creating a whole album in a day, the latest challenge I’ve undertaken is the ‘Masters of Song Fu’. Click the logo above for more information about the whole event, but in short it takes the form of a series of knock-out challenges to write songs against the ‘Masters’ including Jonathan Coulton, Paul...
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