Page 6 E N ¥ IE IE ¥ AIIN AV IE N ¥ Bobby McFerrin's Blue Bus Voice by David Friend Collegian Staff Writer Rating- Have you ever tried talking on a Blue Bus excursion? Especially during rough sections of road, did you notice that you made- funny sounds that sometimes sounded like a bass or a clarinet? Apparently Bobby McFerrin did, and he has controlled his voice to do many amazing things. First of all, his singing is note for note perfection. The most amazing thing, however, is his ability to produce note for note perfection while using his voice to do bass lines, clarinet parts, and even electric guitar parts of the songs. The only special production techniques he has used is multi-track recording, in which one part at a time is recorded and then integrated into the rest of the pieces of the song. The reason that note for note perfection stands clear in my mind is due to the fact that half of the ten songs (go ask your local math major how many that makes) are cover tunes. The reproduction is COLLEGE PRESS SERVICE S kateway Roller Rink 4646 Buffalo Road 899-6100 incredible, and all McFerrin uses is his voice! On "Good Lovin'", the tempo is a little too fast the first few times you listen, but after replaying the tape several times, the excellent structuring that McFerrin demonstrates overcomes problems. He covers a Creedence Clearwater Revival song, "Suzic Q", and retains the bayou feel evident on the original. The most astounding cover on the album by far is his rendition of Cream’s classic "Sunshine of Love". I'm afraid that purists will say that this version stinks. However, this version is as close as possible to the original, with McFerrin's voice taking all of the instrument’s parts. For example, he replaces Eric Clapton's wailing guitar with, appropriately enough, a wailing, screaming voice. McFerrin also covers the Beatles song "Drive My Car" and a rendition of jazz artist George Buddy Miles' "Them Changes”. Speaking of changes, interestingly enough, McFerrin's original songs have a completely different feel than the songs he Campus Ministry COD HH GOALS JUSTICE Ullllll WORSHIP RELATIONSHIPS CHALLENGES Reed Building Student Services Suite 898-6245 covers. His current #1 hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy” is exemplary of his style, but most of the rest are not exactly pop material. He does one "instrumental", "Drive", that Levi's liked so much that they put him in a 501 Blues commercial (the one with the guy beating on his chest and wailing). The rest of his songs have vocals, usually with upbeat messages, as on "Don't Worry, Be Happy". In "Simple Pleasures", he sings "Honey, get up/ get up/ it's such a beautiful day/ oh simple pleasures are the best/ yes they are! ". Most of his songs have been obviously influenced by jazz. Unfortunately, I do not listen to jazz enough to tell you how good he is in context. But Ido know one thing, it works. Originally I wanted to do this review in an issue last year because the album, "Simple Pleasures", was released in April and didn't receive much airplay or interest. Luckily for McFerrin (and the rest of us) , "Don't Worry, Be Happy” was included on the soundtrack of "Cocktail”. This allowed McFerrin to reach many more people and created an interest for his music. I feel that his music and style are so good that it was only a matter of time (and a lucky break) before he would break into the scene. Cocktail by Paul Polasik Collegian Staff Writer "Cocktail", the new Tom Cruise movie, was a disappointment to me. All I've been hearing is "Go see Cocktail! Go see Cocktail!" , and I did. I was bored. My date loved it, but she has the hots for Tom Cruise. The movie starts when Bryan Flanagan (Cruise) gets back from the army and decides he wants to get rich quick. Naturally, that's not as easy Go to the Movies - FREE When was the last time you could afford to see a movie? 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Organized by Joye Dado and Brent Vemon of the Student Programming Council (SPC), the event featured the Zipper City Blues Band as well as five other amateur bands. It was an opportunity for local bands to play for an appreciative audience as well as compete for a $5OO cash prize. Common Man, a band from Jamestown, New York kicked off the event at about one o'clock. Featuring Larry Johnson on Bass; Brian Fiorella on Guitar; Michele Merwin on keyboards and vocals; Eric Zwieg on guitar and vocals and Mike Sudul on Drums, Common Man is an alternative rock band playing original songs as well as music by REM and Santana. When asked why they call their band "Common Man", they replied that their songs are about the common, average person with everyday problems. Shining Armor, a group from Union City, was up next. Formed in May of this year by Thom Lucas (Rythm Guitar) and Scott Lewis (Lead Guitar) the band soon grew to include Brian Maynard (Drums) and Tim Lucas (Bass). Shining Armor features all original music about everyday life. Their performance Saturday marked their "kick-off' into the music business. weak drink as he thinks it will be, so (heaven meets Jordon (Elizabeth Glue). This other movies, such as "Top Gun” forbid) he has to get a job. It is at girl is a fox. I remember seeing her and "Risky Business", were all this job that Flanagan meets Mr. in the Karate Kid. I liked her then, original and fresh. Not so in Cogbum (Bryan Brown) ,who but I love her now. These two meet "Cocktail", teaches him everything about and fall in love, but Flanagan, being I have a rating system of 1 to 5 (5 bartending. I personally think that a normal red - blooded male, finds a being the best). I'd give Tom Cruise Cogbum was the best character in way to achieve his first goal -to get a 3 1/2, because he had my date (and the movie. He teaches Flanagan rich. The only problem is that in probably all of the girls in the everything from mixing drinks to involves an older woman. Jordon theater) in love with him. For the hustling chicks. They make a great gets angry and goes back to New same reason, I would give Elizabeth team until they have a falling out York. I don't want to give away the Glue a 4, because I loved her. I over a girl. entire movie, but the reason that I would give Bryan Brown a 5, The next thing you know, wasn't thrilled about the movie is Flanagan is in Jamaica, where he that it was too predictable. Cruise's Ted Hacker Bob Hardy Gwen Gaiser Late-comers to the event, Gideon Winter performed next A band from Edinboro, Gideon Winter has been together for about three years. The band performs mainly at schools, parties, and local clubs and features original bluesrock music. Members of the band include Paul Barboni on Guitar, Mike Oncea on Drums, Tito Bonjiomo on Bass, and Garrett Andre on vocals. The next performance was given by the featured Zipper City Blues Band. Formed about four years ago, the band began as a country-rock group. Later Zipper City went on to play traditional blues, including music by Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, and Robert Cray. Members of the band are Dennis Weiland on Harp, Roger Montgomery on Bass/Guitar, David Steele on Bass/Guitar, and Brian Whitney on Drums. When asked about their name, Dennis replied that their hometown of Meadeville, Pa. was at one time called the "Zipper City" because it was where the first zippers were made. Because of this the band decided to call themselves the Zipper City Blues Band. The band has already recorded, a full-length live tape entitled "Zipper City Blues," available at Record Den. The next band to perform was Field Theory, a group from Philadelphia. Formed about three years ago the band includes Frank Butrey on Guitar, David Blaetz on Bass, and Rick Lopez on Drums. 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The band includes Jeff Wiesen on Bass, Paul Kucharski on Guitar, Steve Slomski on Guitar, and Jay Sinnott on Drums. Zipper City Blues took the stage again to close out the competition. While the band was playing the judges evaluated each band and decided on a winner. Judging for the event were Steve McGarvey, President of the Student Government Association; Joye Dado, President of SPC; Carl Dabler, General Manager of WBCR radio; John Downey, Coordinator of Student Organizations and Programming Development; Beth Buck, Vice President of the Student Government Association. When Zipper City finished playing, Brent Vemon announced the winner of the event, Slow Profile. The Music Coordinators for the event were Dino Pepicello, a Senior at Edinboro University and John Borgia, a Sophomore from Edinboro University. Both serve as Assistant Music Directors at WFSE 88.9 at Edinboro University. Battle of the Bands proved to be a great success, attracting large numbers of students and faculty. It was an opportunity for everyone to sit,-relax and enjoy various types of music, from blues to rock. because he was the most entertaining character of them all. Over all, I would give the movie a 2 1/2. A lot of people enjoyed it, but it wasn’t all it's been cracked up to be. HAIKC UTTERS Salon & Indoor Suntanning Center Open 7 Days A Week 2648 Buffalo Kd. (Corner of Buffalo Rd. &. Bird Dr.) on Bus Route #1 Show your College ID. and receive a 10% Discount Phone 898-0180
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