CYH Deluxe 45

[Pootytang]

https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlvTkZveDNEa1dGa1E9PQ

[Pootytang]

I've posted this link because I think everyone should have these songs. A friend was kind enough to hook me up so I'm being kind enough to hook you guys up.

[DeeJayZap]

pooty is a saviour. the modern day moses!

i mean, thanks. lol

[Micodin]

I've posted this link because I think everyone should have these songs. A friend was kind enough to hook me up so I'm being kind enough to hook you guys up.

That must of been a cool friend.

[Laver1969]

Thanks Pooty!!!

[Miho]

Thanks, man. It's deeply appreciated, and I'm loving this Lee Majors track. If Tadlock's Glasses sounds like this, it's going to be badass.

[cj hood]

they're back!

[DeeJayZap]

it might pass, but right now im feeling that this may be some of the best work the beasties have done. super ill rapping, sick instrumentation & nice use of scratching as keyboards hehe. it seems like more of a punk song with rapping then a hip hop song with punk music.

[dirtydan11]

:)(y)(y):D

[Laver1969]

Am I just hearing things or did Mike say "Talking to Rusty" in the acapella....hahahaha:eek:

[Miho]

Are these cuts known to be recorded recently or are these left-overs from the Check Your Head era? Not sure if it's been explained elsewhere on the board.

[YoungRemy]

Are these cuts known to be recorded recently or are these left-overs from the Check Your Head era? Not sure if it's been explained elsewhere on the board.

all signs point to new material. the new references such as Sweet Lou and the New Name routine are all current...

[mate_spawn_die]

Lee_Majors_Come_Again is the best shit they've made in 10 years! it's about time!

they're back!

[Nicodemus]

My computer won't play this. It keeps saying I need to find a program to run the file, but I need to purchase shit.

Can someone link it up differently? I was able to play the 'In the Cut' track that was posted in another thread but this is not working for me.

Please help...

[jennyb]

O>M>G>:eek:

[pm0ney]

This is nice, not gonna lie. Very nice.

[mathcart]

wow!

thanks pooty!

Lee Major is sick!

Begin psycho excitement mode...












NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(y)

[pm0ney]

Yeah, I think these are new. Their voices sound a lot more similar to the TT5B days then they do to the CYH days.

[jennyb]

This Lee Majors cut is so fresh, so inspired, omg, yay wow like whoa. Mike's vocals are spot on! The drumming too.... that break down is such a great homage to early hardcore. *happy tears*

can't. stop. listening.

I lol'd with the 'my new name is LARRY!!!'.... and Horovitz brings back the "RRRR-ah!" *faints*

[mate_spawn_die]

HOLY SHIT I LOVE THIS!

BRAVO!

I WANT MORE!

i haven't been this excited in a long time

[Knuckles]

Thanks a bunch Pooty. (y)

[Pootytang]

My computer won't play this. It keeps saying I need to find a program to run the file, but I need to purchase shit.

Can someone link it up differently? I was able to play the 'In the Cut' track that was posted in another thread but this is not working for me.

Please help...

I'd send you the links to the mp3s if I could but you won't let anyone pm you.

[mate_spawn_die]

My computer won't play this. It keeps saying I need to find a program to run the file, but I need to purchase shit.

Can someone link it up differently? I was able to play the 'In the Cut' track that was posted in another thread but this is not working for me.

Please help...

http://www.win-rar.com/download.html

[silence7]

http://www.7-zip.org
# Packing / unpacking: 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR
# Unpacking only: ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, DEB, DMG, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MSI, NSIS, RAR, RPM, UDF, WIM, XAR and Z



Wrong board I know, but thought you guys might like to hear these.

B Boys In The Cut, remixes so far....

B Boys In The Cut_More in Store Mix_DJ Zap (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2930&chk=1cg4)

B Boys In The Cut_Lion In The Cut (AC TG premix)_MCScoobyT (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2927&chk=tozq)

B Boys In The Cut_Limerick_Ede (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2929&chk=o1ad)

B Boys In The Cut_New York, New York Mix_DJ AK47 (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2928&chk=9n8z)

[acamus]

thanks Pooty! you're the best!

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Are these cuts known to be recorded recently or are these left-overs from the Check Your Head era? Not sure if it's been explained elsewhere on the board.

Aside from the apple bottem jeans reference, they didn't rap in this type of style during the Check Your Head era.

[midzi]

Thanks Pooty. Lee Majors sounds really good. I start getting excited for the new album

[gumkojima]

yup, this track is TOO fun! i can confirm it's a new era track for sure. i was visiting Oscilloscope Pictures a month ago, was in the loo and heard this track blasting from the control room. D was laying down a vocal over it. Bobby was barking crotch ID direct into an answering machine mic. the title was on the big board. here's hoping i get a 45 in my CYH box.

www.myspace.com/oscilloscopepictures

[jennyb]

So Bobby makes an appearance on the new album? Nice. I wonder whose crotch ID made the cut...

[tjpop]

thanks, but I guess I missed the boat! cause I get this message:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=check_download&ufid=WnBRblFNNDI1aVozZUE9PQ&key=64e9fea03cec7aa19150fa82ce43dffedf33da22&bid=dVlvTkZveDNEa1dGa1E9PQ&rcpt=beastiefreak420@yahoo.com

:eek:

[Brother McDuff]

who's bobby?

crotch ID?

oh word?

[Pootytang]

Bboys in the Cut (A Cappella):
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlyV0ovcGs4Q1JMWEE9PQ

Lee Majors Come Again:
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlyV0p5Z2dBNkhIRGc9PQ

[Laver1969]

yup, this track is TOO fun! i can confirm it's a new era track for sure. i was visiting Oscilloscope Pictures a month ago, was in the loo and heard this track blasting from the control room. D was laying down a vocal over it. Bobby was barking crotch ID direct into an answering machine mic. the title was on the big board. here's hoping i get a 45 in my CYH box.

www.myspace.com/oscilloscopepictures

Cool! Did you hear anything else while you were looing?

[jennyb]

who's bobby?

crotch ID?

oh word?

Bobby. (http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/newsletter/06-12/aao.htm) (scroll half way down)

[tjpop]

Bboys in the Cut (A Cappella):
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlyV0ovcGs4Q1JMWEE9PQ

Lee Majors Come Again:
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlyV0p5Z2dBNkhIRGc9PQ

got 'em. ONCE again Pooty hooking us up! thanks!

[Micodin]

got 'em. ONCE again Pooty hooking us up! thanks!

Actually, some one else hooked Pooty up and he posted the link.

I'm far from hating on Pooty. I'm just sayin'...

[laura]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

[DeeJayZap]

Actually, some one else hooked Pooty up and he posted the link.

I'm far from hating on Pooty. I'm just sayin'...

pooty uploaded them. he got them from someone, uploaded them and then posted. so yes, he did hook US up.

[Nicodemus]

Oops, didnt' realize I wasn't able to receive PMs. That last link did the trick though. Thanks, Poot!

This might be my favorite BBoys song (Lee Majors). Holy crap!

[Micodin]

pooty uploaded them. he got them from someone, uploaded them and then posted. so yes, he did hook US up.

Word. I had them for a minute.

I'm just saying someone ripped these tracks from vinyl, then put them in a zip, then uploaded them.

Pooty gave you the link.

Sorta like I'm giving you the link to the new Cool Kids Mixtape (http://coolxkids.com/).

Sure... Props to Pooty. But, the big props go to the mystery person that ripped these tracks from vinyl.

Check out that Cool Kids as well. Shit is dope. Hearing DON CANNON every couple minutes is annoying... But, the rest of the tracks are nice.

[Junker]

thanks, but I guess I missed the boat! cause I get this message:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=check_download&ufid=WnBRblFNNDI1aVozZUE9PQ&key=64e9fea03cec7aa19150fa82ce43dffedf33da22&bid=dVlvTkZveDNEa1dGa1E9PQ&rcpt=beastiefreak420@yahoo.com

:eek:

Same here.

The download limit has been reached for this file. Please contact the sender and ask them to resend the file.

Could someone re-upload it?

[Pootytang]

I've posted this link because I think everyone should have these songs. A friend was kind enough to hook me up so I'm being kind enough to hook you guys up.

I hate quoting mah self, but I did make that fact clear already.

[Pootytang]

Bboys in the Cut (A Cappella):
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlyV0ovcGs4Q1JMWEE9PQ

Lee Majors Come Again:
https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlyV0p5Z2dBNkhIRGc9PQ

Reup'ed

[b i o n i c]

there's a bird in here(y)

[Micodin]

I hate quoting mah self, but I did make that fact clear already.

You shouldn't take it as a diss. I applaud the fact you wanted to share the love. People are definitely loving the tracks.

I'm just giving props to the guy (or gal) that put in the work is all.

Anyhoo, he (or she) knows what's up. I just wanted to give him a shout out and to let the nice people that have been giving you props... That he (or she) should be getting some props as well. It's only right.

Word.

[Pootytang]

Not taking it as a diss, what so ever.

I agree with you on the person that upped it should take some credit, but I don't think they want it or they would have upped it. None the less, it's just nice to have people like the person in question around this board.

Thank you Mr. Mystery man.

[Micodin]

Thank you Easter Bunny!

[RobMoney$]

Anyone else feeling a Mario C kinda vibe going on?

[Micodin]

It does have a '92-'95 type of vibe.

I'm feeling the 1:30 point on Lee Majors when Yauch is rapping over the drum break.

And the "B-Boys bringing it back to '87" by Adrock.

And the entire song as a whole.

[countrymikedj]

Thanks Pooty! (y)

[MIKEtotheD]

lovin' these joints.
thanks pooty + mystery man!
(y)

[cj hood]

i'm feelin 'first PE record' ala '98 oldsmobile', 'uzi weighs a ton'...vocals sound distorted...it's new & fresh....what else can you ask for?

[pshabi]

I'm feeling the 1:30 point on Lee Majors when Yauch is rapping over the drum break.


Not that it's always easy to "classify" bboys shit, but I don't think this is "rapping." :confused:

Also, I don't want to be a party pooper but I'd be really surprised to hear that Lee Majors joint on Tadlock's.

[pshabi]

...a new sig is born.

[Laver1969]

I'd like to thank the people for just showin' up.

[Nicodemus]

Not that it's always easy to "classify" bboys shit, but I don't think this is "rapping." :confused:

Also, I don't want to be a party pooper but I'd be really surprised to hear that Lee Majors joint on Tadlock's.

So, they're singing???

[acamus]

thanks again, Pooty and mystery man! y'all is the best! can someone hook us up with the lyrics?

[Kid Presentable]

Maybe if we're lucky we'll get some misheard gems dropped on Beastiemania.

[Kid Presentable]

Not that it's always easy to "classify" bboys shit, but I don't think this is "rapping." :confused:

Also, I don't want to be a party pooper but I'd be really surprised to hear that Lee Majors joint on Tadlock's.

Of course it's rapping.

[b i o n i c]

it is different... this bodes well for the album - i like it(y)

[fatlip]

Adrock said bringing it back to A7 as in the punk club they used to hang/play at.

[dust monkey]

Thanks for putting these up; they are both awesome.

After listening closely a few times I would almost bet money that they are new; mostly because of MCA and Mike. MCA's voice, even distorted a bit, sounds more like he sounds now or like he sounded on TT5B's. And Mike is just all over the place, which is a good thing, but his delivery also sounds more TT5B than CYH. That plus some of the content in the ryhmes themselves; I would almost bet these are new, which makes me as excited about this album as I was before IC dropped.

Final note....if they are new, they will not be included on the new album; ok maybe a final complete version of BBoys in the Cut but I don't think LMCA will. That's just how they roll.......

[jennyb]

Adrock said bringing it back to A7 as in the punk club they used to hang/play at.

:o sig changed

[laura]

yuuuuuhuuuu!!!! thanks people... :) (y)

[YoungRemy]

Maybe if we're lucky we'll get some misheard gems dropped on Beastiemania.

surely they are being "transcribed" at the moment.

I like the A7 over 87 reference.

brings back the nyhc reference adrock dropped in a newsletter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A7_(bar)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_hardcore

[pshabi]

Of course it's rapping.

I guess aglio e olio was a rap EP then, cause it's pretty much the same as that stuff to my ears. Only all 3 MCs are "rapping."

Actually, sounds like BS2K meets Aglio E Olio. Not sayin' I don't dig it.

[RobMoney$]

Final note....if they are new, they will not be included on the new album; ok maybe a final complete version of BBoys in the Cut but I don't think LMCA will. That's just how they roll.......

If this turns out to be true, that 7" would wind up being more valuable than the CYH Deluxe box set that it was thrown in.

[Kid Presentable]

I guess aglio e olio was a rap EP then, cause it's pretty much the same as that stuff to my ears. Only all 3 MCs are "rapping."


Exactly! The same way Root Down is a hardcore song!

But seriously, I see your point. Note that I didn't call it a rap song, I just hear them use their rapping conventions. Aglio had no references to 'the beat', 'the rhyme' or 'the dj'. Doubtful that it's worth a debate though, because it's not cut and dry. That blurring is what I like about it. Heaps. Why not mash them together? We Got The would have worked a shitload better as a hardcore track.

If people doubt that it will be on Tadlock's at all, does that mean they will be disappointed if it is? I'm so far the other direction I just assumed this would be the lead single. Would that disappoint? I see some lukewarm support along the lines of "I dig it (as long as it's not going any further than this)".

I agree with the people who think it's clever etc etc. I was really puzzled by it, and now I can't stop listening to it. After years and years of sifting through Beastie minutiae, I couldn't imagine a better direction to go in.

[silence7]

I grew up punk/hardcore, but always liked the Beasties Punk and Hip-Hop, so if this is the direction they want to go, I'm all for it, taking it full circle so to speak, Punk-->Hip-Hop-->Punk-Hop I'm diggin' it.

The comments we've heard from the Boys about the new album having lots of short songs could be a clue as to the "Punkness" of this album, as punk songs tend to be rather short.

[Kid Presentable]

I'm thinking it might still be sort of eclectic, too. We'll see, I guess.

[Bernard Goetz]

We Got The would have worked a shitload better as a hardcore track.

Hell yes.

[Monsieur Decuts]

YES!
This is the musical fusion they pioneered.

Its relevant, reminiscing and hopefully points to a diverse direction on the new album.

MCA kills it.

I wonder if that's MMM on the scratch break around 2 mins.?????

[skept-a-cleptic]

Hey Pooty!

I got the "download limit reached" message when I tried to d/l "Lee Majors." Can you re-re-up?

Thanks so much for these...

Hayden

[stoffel79]

Hey Pooty!

I got the "download limit reached" message when I tried to d/l "Lee Majors." Can you re-re-up?

Thanks so much for these...

Hayden

same here

and thanks so much for sharing in the first place

[Odie]

Thought other people could help up it, take the pressure off Poots.

https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlvZHlzNnlWRC9IRGc9PQ

[stoffel79]

Thought other people could help up it, take the pressure off Poots.

https://www.yousendit.com/download/dVlvZHlzNnlWRC9IRGc9PQ


thank you kind sir.

[Micodin]

Way to help the cause.

Good on you, sir.

[ampm]

Also, I don't want to be a party pooper but I'd be really surprised to hear that Lee Majors joint on Tadlock's.

Just like "That's It/That's All" wasn't on To The Five Boroughs.

[Micodin]

Just like "That's It/That's All" wasn't on To The Five Boroughs.

True. It would of been dope if it was.

Or maybe making a video for it in a aquarium.

It was a dope little song. Too bad it didn't make the LP.

I guess Lee Majors will suffer the same fate.

[jennyb]

Thought other people could help up it, take the pressure off Poots.

Yeah... Pooty Pressure... that's the WORST!

[roosta]

this is exciting.

i like it.

[RobMoney$]

I ordered three more Deluxe sets yesterday.
I must have this 7".

[mate_spawn_die]

Just like "That's It/That's All" wasn't on To The Five Boroughs.

huh?

[Micodin]

I ordered three more Deluxe sets yesterday.
I must have this 7".

For serious?

[dirtydan11]

Lee Majors Come Again is one of the best Beastie Boys songs ever recorded. i don't mean to diss but I don't understand how some people can't figure out if this is new or not. I know it's been discussed and proven it's new, but this song is so fresh and groundbreaking it shouldn't even be debated. There is no other song like this in music recording history, and for many reasons, whether you think they are rapping or singing. If you think they are singing, this is the first hardcore song with 3 singers. If you say they are rapping, this is the first hardcore song with rapping in it. Another reason that there is no way they could have recorded this years ago: this song is a culmination of the styles the band has been mastering and creating throughout their whole career. the singing/rapping is perfect, and the music is perfect, and they go together perfectly, with rapping/singing and the singing in the chorus, flowing seemlessly.
If everyone's debating what king of song it is, it's because the Beastie Boys have just invented yet another kind of genre defying music. If people think it sounds like just another hardcore record that's ok but i hope they listen again. i really hope this makes it onto the album or at least they have other songs like it, but to be honest, with all of the work that must have been put into this it's hard to believe they have similar tracks, then again its the Beastie Boys!!! No wonder they are my favorite band. And one more thing, if it does make it onto the album, i hope they can play it live. What i mean by this is i think it would be impossible to play live unless they get friends to play instruments for them.. the song is so tight! my dream is it takes over sabotage for the encores.. that would be so fun, see you in the pit :p

P.S. i wanted to mention how awesome the chorus was, and that i've listened to the song so many times, and it's still getting me hyped :)

[beastieboysbaby]

MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. i'm way too late. cause now NONE of tha links work! damn! :eek::(

[RobMoney$]

refresh your cache or something

[mate_spawn_die]

Lee Majors Come Again (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZL5OV3X9)
B Boys In The Cut (A Cappella) (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A8LVLG6H)

[beastieboysbaby]

MUCH APPRECIATION! :)

[pshabi]

Exactly! The same way Root Down is a hardcore song!

But seriously, I see your point. Note that I didn't call it a rap song, I just hear them use their rapping conventions. Aglio had no references to 'the beat', 'the rhyme' or 'the dj'. Doubtful that it's worth a debate though, because it's not cut and dry. That blurring is what I like about it. Heaps. Why not mash them together? We Got The would have worked a shitload better as a hardcore track.

If people doubt that it will be on Tadlock's at all, does that mean they will be disappointed if it is? I'm so far the other direction I just assumed this would be the lead single. Would that disappoint? I see some lukewarm support along the lines of "I dig it (as long as it's not going any further than this)".

I agree with the people who think it's clever etc etc. I was really puzzled by it, and now I can't stop listening to it. After years and years of sifting through Beastie minutiae, I couldn't imagine a better direction to go in.

Good point on the "dj/rhyme/beat" references. I started thinking about that too as I listened to it a few more times.

I won't be disappointed if it's on Tadlock's. It just seems kinda "demoish." If it's polished a bit here and there it could end up on there. Now, I would be shocked if it's the lead single though.

I totally agree with your last paragraph as well. Good post, homey.(y)

[dirtydan11]

https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=684606986&email=633c76ec1a2f00afa4a84109b3d6ca93

[pshabi]

Just like "That's It/That's All" wasn't on To The Five Boroughs.

No, it was on there.

[dirtydan11]

pshabi-"It just seems kinda "demoish." If it's polished a bit here and there it could end up on there."

-i am positive this is exactly how they recorded it on purpose

[cj hood]

mtv doesn't play vids, radio only plays shit...so make LM the first single...fuck it! make a vid for us...no played-out costumes or suits (been there/done that)...get in some street clothes and fuckin bring it bboy style!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kll]

my 67-year-old dad asked me to burn him a copy of this song. too cute.

[Knuckles]

I've just got to thank Pooty again.

I'm loving Lee Majors Come Again almost as much as I loved my Six Million Dollar Man action figure (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1357/697631131_aea699120a.jpg?v=0) back in the day.

[Knuckles]

my 67-year-old dad asked me to burn him a copy of this song. too cute.

Is your dad Lee Majors?

Cause that would be sweet.

[acamus]

mtv doesn't play vids, radio only plays shit...so make LM the first single...fuck it! make a vid for us...no played-out costumes or suits (been there/done that)...get in some street clothes and fuckin bring it bboy style!!!!!!!!!!!!

yup. let's brainstorm for them. we each make one and post 'em.

[kll]

Is your dad Lee Majors?

Cause that would be sweet.


dude, lee majors is 70! so not even close to being my dad. :p

[acamus]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000516/

[acamus]

Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.

[Nicodemus]

Good point on the "dj/rhyme/beat" references. I started thinking about that too as I listened to it a few more times.

I won't be disappointed if it's on Tadlock's. It just seems kinda "demoish." If it's polished a bit here and there it could end up on there. Now, I would be shocked if it's the lead single though.

I totally agree with your last paragraph as well. Good post, homey.(y)

I think the quality of the recording is a result of the fact that it was ripped from vinyl. Yeah, the bass drum is pretty quiet and the vocals seem a little loud, but I think its just because it was ripped... from vinyl. I'm sure if it ends up on the new disc it will sound more full and rich.

My first DFL 7" sounded the same way when I converted it to tape. Back when people used tapes.

[Laver1969]

Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.

That brings back memories... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HofoK_QQxGc)

[DeeJayZap]

We Got The would have worked a shitload better as a hardcore track.

dude, dont hold your breath, but i might just give that a shot. keep ya eyes peeled.

[MCScoobyT]

I though these guys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AkU9iXdhY4) were the 1st to do the rapping over hardcore style!?!!

[Late-Night Lion]

Thanks everyone for posting these...amazing songs.

Spin.com posted this about it...the only new info is that a spokesperson said that the album is tentatively set for fall now, and that the songs are new...I still hope for summer though.

http://www.spin.com/articles/listen-beastie-boys-new-song

[senbei]

HOLY MOLLY!

I really don't mind for a fall release if the beastie are coming back with such powerful tracks.

I'm really starting to feel this Tadlock shit.

[roosta]

the last verse on "BBoys In The Cut" is particularly good.

[Kid Presentable]

I don't want to paraphrase the great Dolly Parton; but it probably cost a lot to make Lee Majors sound so cheap.

[Micodin]

I don't want to paraphrase the great Dolly Parton; but it probably cost a lot to make Lee Majors sound so cheap.

"If you want the rainbow, you've gotta put up with the rain." Do you know which 'philosopher' said that? Dolly Parton! And people say she's just a big pair of tits. - David Brent

[camo]

I like the song, creatively it shows that they are thinking outside of the box again...but I still don't like the sound of the voices. I had the same problem with tt5b. I don't know anything about mics, booths and recording so I can't say what exactly but it just doesn't sound as nice as previous efforts to me.

[Kid Presentable]

It does still have that sound, you're right.

[camo]

Yeah like Mike sounds pretty strong (like an early Adrock) and MCA is two steps away from whispering.

[Kid Presentable]

Listen to it more, you'll deal. Remember it's a vinyl rip.

[camo]

Oh don't get me wrong, the song is choice. I just don't dig the vocal sonics. This also goes for the B Boys In The Cut acapella with that weird echo effect.

[Kid Presentable]

Camo I am not getting you wrong, dont get me wrong. Just don't get the song wrong or people here will get you wrong. Which makes me wrong about you getting me wrong about getting you wrong.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

I think the quality of the recording is a result of the fact that it was ripped from vinyl. Yeah, the bass drum is pretty quiet and the vocals seem a little loud, but I think its just because it was ripped... from vinyl. I'm sure if it ends up on the new disc it will sound more full and rich.

My first DFL 7" sounded the same way when I converted it to tape. Back when people used tapes.

It could be a combination of the turntable/stylus/pre-amp/soundcard/compression. If there is a weak link in the chain its going to hurt the sound quality.

Trust me though, if you have a good turntable, needle, preamp and soundcard the vinyl will sound really good, if not better than the digital file. There's also the fact that converting to MP3 destroys the sound quality. MP3s really color the way music sounds, especially if they aren't done right. That's why they're releasing the albums in FLAC and Apple Lossless.

It could also be that they were looking for a raw sound because its a hardcore song.

[Kid Presentable]

In any case, it's pretty good. I too wonder about them performing it live, unless they've practised their asses off.

[camo]

Camo I am not getting you wrong, dont get me wrong. Just don't get the song wrong or people here will get you wrong. Which makes me wrong about you getting me wrong about getting you wrong.

lemme see that wrong, wr-wrong, wrong, wrong.

[Jiberish]

NICE.

So I just heard the new track this morning. What a good start to the day.

I recently [6 days ago] got the funding pulled from my main freelance gig, so I've been trolling craigslist like crazy. Some people in Boston are looking for a stereogum.com look to their new music website. Figured I'd look @ stereo gum and see if I could do "that" for them. BAM. New Beastie Boys song.

My girlfriend called, and I said to her "I got great News!" a*hem. She assumed I had found some work. For whatever reason a good new Beastie Boys song didn't seem as exciting to her as me having a steady flow of cash. Oh well. It made my fucking day.

[MCScoobyT]

^ My wife wasn't that excited either.

[MCScoobyT]

^ My wife wasn't that excited either.

[Odie]

^ bigamist!

[b i o n i c]

diggin it diggin it.. i want lyrics

lee majors is bionic(y)

[roosta]

I think the quality of the recording is a result of the fact that it was ripped from vinyl. Yeah, the bass drum is pretty quiet and the vocals seem a little loud, but I think its just because it was ripped... from vinyl. I'm sure if it ends up on the new disc it will sound more full and rich.

My first DFL 7" sounded the same way when I converted it to tape. Back when people used tapes.

yeah...when I was listening to this tonight on my iPod I realised how poor the sound quality is...I put on "Pass The Mic" right after, and realised how much better it sounded.

Hopefully, as ye say, this is a result of it being a rip from a record.

[RobMoney$]

Perhaps it's intentional, this way they can re-master it in 20 years from now so you can all praise how much better the quality is than the original.

[Micodin]

Perhaps it's intentional, this way they can re-master it in 20 years from now so you can all praise how much better the quality is than the original.

And then you can buy 3 separate Vinyl Collectors Ediitions just to get a random 7".

[RobMoney$]

I'm gonna buy 3 more on Friday for a total of 7 and take all of them to the frame store at the mall and have them make me an 8' X 1' frame to display them all in.
Should only run me about $400 for the frame, but it'll be worth it.

I wanna put it up on the wall above my vinyl shelf in my recording studio.
Because that's how I roll.

[Micodin]

I'm gonna buy 3 more on Friday for a total of 7 and take all of them to the frame store at the mall and have them make me an 8' X 1' frame to display them all in.
Should only run me about $400 for the frame, but it'll be worth it.

I wanna put it up on the wall above my vinyl shelf in my recording studio.
Because that's how I roll.

That's rolling large. Big Timer style.

I put my step dad to work to make me a frame for the Paul's Boutique 8' poster for my recording studio. He's handy with the wood and plexiglas, and it was much cheaper in materials than what Michael's or any other place would quote me.

[dirtydan11]

i got my poster on the wall now and i'm ready to snap a couple pics. we just moved on friday so we're still busy unpacking etc. but it looks good :)

[Kid Presentable]

Perhaps it's intentional, this way they can re-master it in 20 years from now so you can all praise how much better the quality is than the original.

Win!

[Thunder D]

There is one copy up on ebay. Up to $51 bucks.....a little too rich for my pocket for a 45. I have a "We are the World" 45, if anyone wants that to put in their box set....

[RobMoney$]

That's rolling large. Big Timer style.

You have no idea.

I was just offered test pressing of not only the four CYH remaster albums, but also the 7" to boot via PM from a certain person who wishes to remain anonymous.

[LongDuckDong]

surely they are being "transcribed" at the moment.

Wishful thinking Jeremy. The sound quality is poor. It would take somone hours and hours, listening to each track at least 50 maybe 75 times each to transcribe them. Who would have that kind of time?

[smith7800]

Yo, you be livin PHAT, robMoney

[MCScoobyT]

My girlfriend called, and I said to her "I got great News!" a*hem. She assumed I had found some work. For whatever reason a good new Beastie Boys song didn't seem as exciting to her as me having a steady flow of cash. Oh well. It made my fucking day.

^ My wife wasn't that excited either.

^ My wife wasn't that excited either.

^ bigamist!

Kate Schellenbach (third wife, if Odie's counting) wasn't that excited either.

[RobMoney$]

It would take somone hours and hours, listening to each track at least 50 maybe 75 times each to transcribe them. Who would have that kind of time?

http://mic-to-mic.blogspot.com/2009/05/just-imagine-42nd-street-c-train.html

Here's my favorite part:

Lon Chaney said...
'Now I'm-a set it off from up inside this pitch'


Hot Sauce said...
@Lon Chaney: We debated bitch vs pitch. It does sounds like he says "bitch," but we agreed Yauch is too PC now to use the word on recordings.

[korn_phr33k]

Hopefully, as ye say, this is a result of it being a rip from a record.

doubtful. its not like records sound bad. a clean record can sound just as good as cd (and no, im not starting a digi vs analog battle).

ill go for "its a demo" or "thats how its supposed to sound"

[Micodin]

I think the sound quality is comparable to the Original Original Intergalactic.

In my opinion.

[brmanuk]

MCA says 'bitch' in B Boys in the Cut.

Probably one of the very few times the word has been said in a Beastie Boys song!

I remember years ago when Ch-Check It out came out and everyone was kicking off cause they thought MCA said 'hitting with my bitches' instead of pincers.

I've listened to Lee Majors twice now. Hated it the first time. I'm currently loving it on my second listen. Fucking awesome.

[acamus]

i think the pitch vs. bitch debate is very interesting. considering their take on Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up". words, their meaning, people's attitudes towards them (and in this particular case, the boys' attitudes) do evolve. this one's particularly interesting to me because i've been having this debate at my school with colleagues who are old-school, hardline feminists who find no good use for the b-word. as Yauch said of the word "fuck", the f-word will be de rigeur in a few years.

[Bernard Goetz]

I see you're looking at me and thinking 'What him do?'
Well, I rap upon this mic, Mike D, Sweet Lou
Also known as Pretty Lou, a-k-a Pretty Mike
I switch up my name pretty much how I like

[Nicodemus]

doubtful. its not like records sound bad. a clean record can sound just as good as cd (and no, im not starting a digi vs analog battle).

ill go for "its a demo" or "thats how its supposed to sound"

I wasn't saying that "records" sound bad. I think vinyl sounds better than any CD. I was saying that the fact it was RIPPED from vinyl is probably what hurt the sound quality. Like something was lost in the transfer.

Or maybe that's just how its supposed to sound. Could be.

I find it interesting that in the SPIN artilce the song's quality is identical, like they took it from the original link in this thread. Or maybe that's just further proof that that IS what its supposed to sound like. I don't know.

Whoever thought Yauch said 'pitch' instead of 'bitch' is an ignoramous.

[ampm]

http://mic-to-mic.blogspot.com/2009/05/just-imagine-42nd-street-c-train.html

The way "we" is used will never not be funny.

[brmanuk]

i think the pitch vs. bitch debate is very interesting. considering their take on Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up". words, their meaning, people's attitudes towards them (and in this particular case, the boys' attitudes) do evolve. this one's particularly interesting to me because i've been having this debate at my school with colleagues who are old-school, hardline feminists who find no good use for the b-word. as Yauch said of the word "fuck", the f-word will be de rigeur in a few years.

On second listen, it appears Mike D is down with the hoes on 'Lee Majors' -

"internationally known the longest, the leanest (?),
shout out to my hoes in venus (?)"
(0:33)

I'm sure I'm probably wrong though.

[YoungRemy]

I'm getting an "Shazam" or an "Oh Word" vibe from BBoys In The Cut.

I have no clue which way it's going after hearing Lee Majors

[Brother McDuff]

i think the pitch vs. bitch debate is very interesting. considering their take on Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up".

I don't think its the word in particular that bothered them about the prodigy song, but the use of it. The song's name alludes to domestic abuse, and in way that can be offensive to some. So long as "bitch" isn't being used in reference to a woman, I don't see any reason why the word would be taboo in the beastie vocab.



I wasn't saying that "records" sound bad. I think vinyl sounds better than any CD. I was saying that the fact it was RIPPED from vinyl is probably what hurt the sound quality. Like something was lost in the transfer.


That is a possibility; I've heard some pretty shabby record rips. Another thing that makes me wonder, why would the bboys spend the money to stamp up a bunch of records of a song that wasn't properly mixed? The Mario treatment could do wonders to this promising track.

[acamus]

I don't think its the word in particular that bothered them about the prodigy song, but the use of it. The song's name alludes to domestic abuse, and in a way that can be offensive to some. So long as "bitch" isn't being used in reference to a woman, I don't see any reason why the word would be taboo in the beastie vocab.

that's a good point. although they've never used it in any of its other senses until now. in the conversations i've had, the term is off the table in all of its senses because of its historical/political meaning for women. so it's interesting to me that it shows up at all in a new Bboy cut.

[cj hood]

On second listen, it appears Mike D is down with the hoes on 'Lee Majors' -

"internationally known the longest, the leanest (?),
shout out to my hoes in venus (?)"
(0:33)

I'm sure I'm probably wrong though.

i thought of the OPP lyrics when i first heard this....i think Mike shines on both trax...

[LongDuckDong]

Not that it's always easy to "classify" bboys shit, but I don't think this is "rapping." :confused:

Also, I don't want to be a party pooper but I'd be really surprised to hear that Lee Majors joint on Tadlock's.

I'd really like to read about what it has been like for you to be born as a hermaphrodite, but making the choice to transition into the female form.

[RobMoney$]

Whoever thought Yauch said 'pitch' instead of 'bitch' is an ignoramous.

I agree.
You lose any credibility IMO for even considering "pitch" as being what he says.
...and the LOL's go off the chart when it's followed by the assumption that you're so in tune and familiar with Yauch's PC'ness that he'd never utter such a phrase.

Stop trying to act like you're an authority, because you show time and time again that you're not.

[pshabi]

i think the pitch vs. bitch debate is very interesting. considering their take on Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up". words, their meaning, people's attitudes towards them (and in this particular case, the boys' attitudes) do evolve. this one's particularly interesting to me because i've been having this debate at my school with colleagues who are old-school, hardline feminists who find no good use for the b-word. as Yauch said of the word "fuck", the f-word will be de rigeur in a few years.

Okay,

My wife would not be happy if I said, "I'm out of here, bitch."

But, she wouldn't care if I said, "I'm out this bitch."

In the first sentence, it's describing her. In the 2nd, it's describing the place we are/were at. That's how Yauch used it. A "noun" refering to a place, not a person.

[pshabi]

I'd really like to read about what it has been like for you to be born as a hermaphrodite, but making the choice to transition into the female form.

Fucking myself has been pretty dope. I'm pretty hot.

[pshabi]

I see you're looking at me and thinking 'What him do?'
Well, I rap upon this mic, Mike D, Sweet Lou
Also known as Pretty Lou, a-k-a Pretty Mike
I switch up my name pretty much how I like

Pretty much the tightest shit Mike has spit in a while, lol. Love it.


Or maybe that's just how its supposed to sound. Could be.


I have a hard time believing that. I really can't decipher the chorus and as was said earlier in this thread, it seems like Yauch's mic is lower than Mike's or Adam's. Then again, I remember playing Flute Loop in the car once and my passenger saying, "this beat is dope, but I can't understand a word they're saying." So, I guess it's possible they want it like that.

Either way, the track has grown on me big time.

[roosta]

the vocals for me arn't really the issue, its the mixing of the sounds.

listen to it on headphones, then stick on a comparable song, like "Pass The Mic". The drums, guitars, bass, scratched keyboards etc. sound much more distinct.

The drums on "Lee Majors" sound really flat.

[Micodin]

I'd really like to read about what it has been like for you to be born as a hermaphrodite, but making the choice to transition into the female form.

Wow.

[Micodin]

Stop trying to act like you're an authority, because you show time and time again that you're not.

As I have bowed out of any upcoming argument with Mr. RobMoney$...

I now pass the baton to Nicodemus.

I'm officially out of the beef game. I'm Nas, Rob is Jay-Z. (Or the other way if you like)

I'm going to try my best and stay positive, and let the bullshit fling from others.

Be nice to each other folks... We are all fans. Some just a little more obsessive and protective than others.

Cheers!

[Kid Presentable]

Assuming it's on the album, and assuming the album is out in the northern fall, the song could do with sounding a little different by that time.

Bringing up the drums even a little too much would ruin the whole '81 vibe it has going on, though. I think the album is going to be a weird timeline of their sound and that it's very intentional on Lee Majors. Mario would put space between the instruments, I think Yauch was behind its sounding more like a unit moving together.

That said, the guitar feedback could be bought forward a bit, to be a tad more obnoxious and atonal. And also, the vocal still sounds like it could have been a TT5B acapella mashed with new music, with that o-scope mic sound (which is really minor because the song is dope anyway). Aside from the chorus, which is just perfect.

He shouts out one Jose Nemes (Neves??? I'm in the Southern Hemisphere, I'm allowed to not know). Your'e really going to think I've lost it with this, but they all refer to shit I've seen in Beastie-Free which is weird; Von Dutch and Ugg Boots (The girls about 3 years ago), The Roller Rink down in Virginia (The lovely AceFace), and like a Mormon I'm on a mission (Auton, even a point I raised about my Mormon friend who knew elders that snowboarded with MCA). Coincidence, almost definitely. But it resonated.

That's my two cents. Nice to see some discussion up inside this pitch. (y)

[Nicodemus]

As I have bowed out of any upcoming argument with Mr. RobMoney$...

I now pass the baton to Nicodemus.

I'm officially out of the beef game. I'm Nas, Rob is Jay-Z. (Or the other way if you like)

I'm going to try my best and stay positive, and let the bullshit fling from others.

Be nice to each other folks... We are all fans. Some just a little more obsessive and protective than others.

Cheers!

I don't think Rob was directing that remark at me, but to the m2m person/people. I am an authority on nothing.

I like ground beef tacos.

[pshabi]

That's my two cents. Nice to see some discussion up inside this pitch. (y)

Well played.:D LOL. It is nice to have something to talk about.

[pshabi]

I don't think Rob was directing that remark at me, but to the m2m person/people.

What's funny is I've been on m2m probably twice in the last 4 months and it's always been after R$ has brought them up here. I'm like, "damn, I forgot about that site," and I'll check it out. I'm sure they appreciate the advertising, Money.

[RobMoney$]

I get updates from the peeps on the ridiculous goings on over there.

M2M's kinda like a horrific car accident.

[b i o n i c]

you have a recording studio?

[RobMoney$]

...and a mansion, and a yacht.

[Brother McDuff]

A few thoughts/possibilities:

1) A sloppy, casual, rough mix of Lee Majors can just as likely be a nod to the punk rock aesthetic that the song seems to exude.

2) According to TMU liners, it was engineered by the Beastie Boys and Jon Weiner. Note that the bboys were listed first. Perhaps they've taken on full responsibility of engineering duties this time around. And maybe they're just not all that, well, skilled in that field.

3) Maybe the idea to toss these special 7" nuggets in the CYH packages came at the last minute and they simply didn't have enough time to mix the song down before the packages were assembled.

4) Or, Lee Majors is just a complete throwaway to them, not even worth spending the time to mix down in their eyes. They could just be tossing us "scraps", in the truest sense of the word.

[balohna]

I need to come here more often. I got my CYH vinyl today and found the 45 inside. I don't have one of those circular disc hole things so I can't play it. I just listened to Lee Majors on Youtube and it seems pretty cool, I'll need to give it a few more listens to let it sink in. It sounds very much like what would happen if the Beastie Boys of now collaborated with the Bad Brains of 1981, and I'm almost certain that's how it was intended.

[Kid Presentable]

I wonder where martijn is at, I think he would love this shit.

[dust monkey]

Jesus Christ please for the love of god stop, it's just a crappily recorded/ripped/converted tease you moosenuggets. My god BBITC doesn't even have the music behind it......IT'S JUST VOICES. Do you really think that they think that going the St. Anger route will satisfy their inner Metallica.

1. No it does not sound like that intentionally.
2. No this was not recorded in an icebox.
2.5 Just listen to Mullethead, TFL, TG, HAM, anything off AEO.....listen to the new Bad Brains. They like that shit cranked, amps to the max, a nice stereophonic sound. It's just a bad rip I guarantee it. Would they bother with these nice remasters to just release garbage can shit a few months later that sounds thin like tin and an outtake for a Polly Wog session.

No

NO

NOOOOO

[Micodin]

\1. No it does not sound like that intentionally.
2. No this was not recorded in an icebox.
2.5 Just listen to Mullethead, TFL, TG, HAM, anything off AEO.....listen to the new Bad Brains. They like that shit cranked, amps to the max, a nice stereophonic sound. It's just a bad rip I guarantee it. Would they bother with these nice remasters to just release garbage can shit a few months later that sounds thin like tin and an outtake for a Polly Wog session.

No

NO

NOOOOO

All vaild points.

I concur.

[Mr. Smacktackle]

then someone who has the 45 should listen to it on a turntable and post how much is the sound different when compared to the rip floating around

[dust monkey]

then someone who has the 45 should listen to it on a turntable and post how much is the sound different when compared to the rip floating around

Agreed

And/or also, maybe that fresh minty dude with those sweet mashups and obvious nice equip can rip a nice clean version to share????

[mathcart]

then someone who has the 45 should listen to it on a turntable and post how much is the sound different when compared to the rip floating around

fucking genius. OK people- a bunch of yous' said you got it, time for your book reports...

[MCScoobyT]

We Got The would have worked a shitload better as a hardcore track.

I tried it v. Bad (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2945&chk=69cd) Brains (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2944&chk=puhe)

[dave790]

I think Lee Majors is a really cool little track. I have no problem with the sound quality, it's obviously not perfect and, if released properly, I'd imagine it'd sound a bit better. But I think it's meant to sound pretty lo-fi, it's hardcore for fucks sake.

They should have saved it and put it out as the first single. But I'm not complaining, just awaiting the next 7" with the IC deluxe vinyl.

Btw, KP - i thought your point about O-Scope vocals was interesting. Isn't it just that effect they used on AOLTNYC and IAWGM? I love the former, hate the vocal recording on the latter. But to me the likes of RTRW and C-CIO have vocals that sound sharp and crystal clear, and fucking way better than the vocal mix on Hello Nasty.

[Mr. Smacktackle]

I tried it v. Bad (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2945&chk=69cd) Brains (http://beastiemixes.com/download.php?id=2944&chk=puhe)

you should try with some other track which has the same or similar bpm to WGT and match it properly

[dirtydan11]

I got this old well used 45 of Tom Rush???? in my deluxe set yesterday. I googled him and he sounds like Country Mike lol.. I hope someone sheds a little light on these mysterious 45's

[MCScoobyT]

you should try with some other track which has the same or similar bpm to WGT and match it properly

Both WGT and Bad Brains 'Let There Be Angels (Just Like You)' tracks are 122.XX BPM that why I picked the later.

Guess it didn't sound '2 Legit 2 Quit' to ya! But it was fun for me and I'm done messing with it!

[Tzar]

i like the accappella more. i can see the point in keeping the sound quality of Lee Major crappy in due respect to the ethics of hardcore punk........but bring the vocals up a bit more. i just can't pay attention to the lyrics; i keep getting distracted by the "beat"?

i've got mixed feelings about this new album especially if it's gonna be different mixes of sounds and styles.

i'd love to see them write more rhymes in their respective verses. they can write some good shit. why not add 3 more lines? TT5B, to me, was like "BAM! here's a rhyme... now you go, adam/mca/mike".

[senbei]

To me, B-Boys in the cut sounds like a left-over from TT5B, or at least something done between TT5B and TMU. Just like Alive and In A World Gone Mad felt like hybrid between HN and TT5B styles.

Could this is likely the beat -- at least the end, for B-boys in the cut? Or is it a cut from an over artist that MMM is playing?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beastie_boys/3008717155/?addedcomment=1#comment72157608762887030

[Mr. Smacktackle]

Both WGT and Bad Brains 'Let There Be Angels (Just Like You)' tracks are 122.XX BPM that why I picked the later.

Guess it didn't sound '2 Legit 2 Quit' to ya! But it was fun for me and I'm done messing with it!

That instrumental part at the end of Let There Be Angels indeed is around 120 BPM, but the rest of the song aka the first two minutes are kickin ass at a rate of about 160 BPM
okay no more offtpickin' for me

[MCScoobyT]

That instrumental part at the end of Let There Be Angels indeed is around 120 BPM, but the rest of the song aka the first two minutes are kickin ass at a rate of about 160 BPM
okay no more offtpickin' for me

Thanks for the info.

Give me another Bad Brains cut that is around 122.XX BPMs and I'll try it again!

[pshabi]

you should try with some other track which has the same or similar bpm to WGT and match it properly

ScoobyT has yet to do a remix that actually is "matched properly."

[camo]

Pshabi has yet to be anything other that a complete and utter cunt.

[YoungRemy]

To me, B-Boys in the cut sounds like a left-over from TT5B, or at least something done between TT5B and TMU. Just like Alive and In A World Gone Mad felt like hybrid between HN and TT5B styles.



so far I like this theory best.

this thread is turning into another bitchfest like the last one.

[Brother McDuff]

But to me the likes of RTRW and C-CIO have vocals that sound sharp and crystal clear, and fucking way better than the vocal mix on Hello Nasty.


Funny you should say that, because Mario mentioned in that RedBull lecture that he used Sennheiser 421s as the vocal mics on Hello Nasty, which was a surprising choice considering they are relatively cheap, dynamic mics.

It's quite obvious (and if I remember seeing the setup myself in a TT5B era studio tour) they were using much more expensive mics for TT5B. But while the style of beats they were rapping over on TT5B more or less demanded nice, clean vocal tones, the vocals on Hello Nasty, I think, matched nicely with the lo-fi-ness of the record. Plus, those vocal sounds were far more reminiscent of their "sound" than those of TT5B.

I wouldn't expect to hear that cleanness again unless they went the heavily synthetic route again beatwise. Who knows though. No one ever does. Personally, I like not being able to decipher their vocals at times. I've grown to embrace it as part of their steez. I mean shit, the majority of Ill Communication might as well be in another language, in my opinion. But I love it all the same.

[MCScoobyT]

ScoobyT has yet to do a remix that actually is "matched properly."
So you you listened to it then! Thanks, I'm glad you listened to it and took your time to reflect.

[camo]

I think that the sound of the vocals on HN was 'brighter' than TT5B.

[pm0ney]

Sound-wise Hello Nasty is a much, much better record than TT5B. Like, it's not even in the same ballpark. The vocals sound better, the beats sound a lot better, everything is just better.

[dave790]

Who knows though. No one ever does. Personally, I like not being able to decipher their vocals at times. I've grown to embrace it as part of their steez. I mean shit, the majority of Ill Communication might as well be in another language, in my opinion. But I love it all the same.

Could not agree more.

[Kid Presentable]

The issue I had in the past with not liking Hello Nasty probably has more to do with it being a dark time in my life, and that album not being what I wanted at that point. That and the mix up are the only Beastie Boys albums I listen to now, because I'm bored of the rest at present. 'Why not cure that with my two least listened albums?' I thought.

I think people need to get off the 'vocal mix' topic because it's clear that not one of us really knows what we're talking about, and it sounds quite precious when you read through it all (myself included).

[martijn]

I wonder where martijn is at, I think he would love this shit.

im here, i like it :)

[easy 3]

I think Lee Majors is a really cool little track. I have no problem with the sound quality, it's obviously not perfect and, if released properly, I'd imagine it'd sound a bit better. But I think it's meant to sound pretty lo-fi, it's hardcore for fucks sake.


- This is pretty much how I'm feeling about Lee Majors.

I'm kind of surprised how much scrutiny and analysis of the sound engineering is going on here. When I record I like to capture the feel and energy of the track just how I want them, if that means keeping the mix raw then so be it. I'm a big fan of the lo-fi aesthetic generally though - I know that some people just aren't.

I'm eagerly awaiting Tadlock's, things are looking very promising indeed.:)(y)

[cj hood]

LM is the best track they've done in 10 years....lay off the sound shit already!

[Brother McDuff]

We're just discussing how it sounds and why it sounds that way. It's music, this is a message board, music gets discussed.

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I think people need to get off the 'vocal mix' topic because it's clear that not one of us really knows what we're talking about, and it sounds quite precious when you read through it all (myself included).

With all due respect, that's rubbish. There's nothing wrong with deliberating over topics like this. It's part of the music and that's what this message board is all about. A band, that makes music. This is why we're here. Some people may be more interested in what kinda underwear the beastie boys wear, or who their favorite spice girl is, or how much iron is in their diet. I personally ended up on this message board because I enjoy and am fascinated with the beastie boys' music, call me crazy.

Also, I'm a recording engineer by trade, it's my job, so you'll have to pry my cold, lifeless fingers off of this topic whenever it comes up :o.

[dave790]

Yeah, I mean fair enough, I know fuck all about sound engineering. But that doesn't mean I can't distinguish the differences in how they sound across different eras and songs, and I also know what I like. I'd even go as far as saying it's fairly interesting to here other viewpoints on a topic that is pretty varied throughout the Beasties recorded career. And it clearly generates a lot of opinions, which is cool.

Anyway, the songs good. I see no reason for change.

[acamus]

In the first sentence, it's describing her. In the 2nd, it's describing the place we are/were at. That's how Yauch used it. A "noun" refering to a place, not a person.

This also reminds me of the interview at SXSW where Yauch said clearances for AIFST (I think) were a bitch and then immediately turned to the other two and said, "Can we say that?" The questioner from the audience said something like, "I think you can say whatever you want." Yauch responded with something about their lawyers taking issue with that. He could have just been talking about cursing, but I don't think so.

I agree with you, Pshabi, that there is a distinction that can be made between its uses. But again, they've never used this word in any of its senses before, so it's interesting to me.

What's even more interesting is if Mike actually uses "hoes" in that one line. Language is evolving and so it seems are the boys.

[brmanuk]

My moms claims a new Beastie Boys track was previewed on Radio 1 this morning. Anyone able to confirm this? I'll try and investigate it.

[dave790]

Radio 1 got the world premiere of Ch-Check It Out so it's highly likely. They advertised this fact by playing a 'preview ad' with bits of the Ch-Check It Out acapella, and I think Mike said a few words. It eventually went out on the Zane Lowe show.

Unfortunately I'm travelling at the moment, I too have several Radio 1 family listeners and sometimes check out the Zane Lowe show, but atm I have no idea! Can't get up any of this mornings shows either, obviously I'm presuming any preview would have been in Moyles show...

Good luck in your investigating. I'll be pissed if it's played first on R1 and I'm not even in the fucking country or able to hear it! But ahh YouTube...

[roosta]

i have no problem with the whole lo-fi thing....in fact I like it...but my issues with LMCA isn't the lo-fi aesthetic...its the mixing. It sounds flat, and its a pity. Again, listen to "Pass the Mic" its gritty and all, but it sounds dynamic, everything has its place...Lee Majors sounds murky..and not in a good way.

Still a good song and all.

[Laver1969]

LM is the best track they've done in 10 years....lay off the sound shit already!

I'll chime my two cents in. With TT5B being all rap and computer driven, and TMU being a non-hardcore type of instrumental. Lee Majors is bringing them back 10 years. But I wouldn't say it's the best track they've done in 10 years. There are several off of TT5B that are just awesome.

Lee Majors fresh and new and different. It's not what I expected as the lead single or first track to leak or whatever. I drank the Beastie kool-aid a long time ago so I'll like anything they put out. But the hardcore vibe doesn't strike the same OMG this the best shit ever nerve with me. The track is definitely growing on me...it's good.

[kll]

several tracks off of TT5B better than LM?


to each his own.

[Kid Presentable]

This also reminds me of the interview at SXSW where Yauch said clearances for AIFST (I think) were a bitch and then immediately turned to the other two and said, "Can we say that?" The questioner from the audience said something like, "I think you can say whatever you want." Yauch responded with something about their lawyers taking issue with that. He could have just been talking about cursing, but I don't think so.

I agree with you, Pshabi, that there is a distinction that can be made between its uses. But again, they've never used this word in any of its senses before, so it's interesting to me.

What's even more interesting is if Mike actually uses "hoes" in that one line. Language is evolving and so it seems are the boys.

He says 'Jose' for fuck's sake.

[pm0ney]

several tracks off of TT5B better than LM?


to each his own.

Um, yeah. Lee Majors is a cool little track but it's not this ground-breaking song that people on this board are making it out to be.

[pshabi]

Um, yeah. Lee Majors is a cool little track but it's not this ground-breaking song that people on this board are making it out to be.

THANK YOU

[dust monkey]

Um, yeah. Lee Majors is a cool little track but it's not this ground-breaking song that people on this board are making it out to be.

Ugh yeah it pretty much is dude unless you came on board the first time you heard Intergalactic on the radio. It pretty much takes them back to the era(s) when THE shit was just flowing crazy nonstop; i.e. CYH bsides and IC bsides and pretty much some of the greatest fucking songs, bsides or not, that they ever put out. It's RAW, refreshing and bursting with colors and layers so YES the song itself might not be "ground-breaking" or whatever the fuck that means, but everything else that this style represents is about as ILL as all my wildest wet dreams could have possibly imagined.

Like I said though......at least you came to the party; fashionably late as it may have been.

[pm0ney]

Ugh yeah it pretty much is dude unless you came on board the first time you heard Intergalactic on the radio. It pretty much takes them back to the era(s) when THE shit was just flowing crazy nonstop; i.e. CYH bsides and IC bsides and pretty much some of the greatest fucking songs, bsides or not, that they ever put out. It's RAW, refreshing and bursting with colors and layers so YES the song itself might not be "ground-breaking" or whatever the fuck that means, but everything else that this style represents is about as ILL as all my wildest wet dreams could have possibly imagined.

Like I said though......at least you came to the party; fashionably late as it may have been.

Anybody on here know what this means? I've been working on it for like 5 minutes and I still can't figure out what this guy is trying to say?

It's a punk rock song that sounds very similar to "Time For Living" with raps on top of it and a scratch-interlude (which we heard on every single track on TT5B.) I'm not saying it's a bad song, I think it's a dope track, but to call it the best Beastie track in 10 years is pretty ridiculous. They gave it away as a bonus for a reason. I doubt it's even on the new album.

[synch]

Missed this :(

[Micodin]

Anybody on here know what this means? I've been working on it for like 5 minutes and I still can't figure out what this guy is trying to say?


Jeeze, you gotta take it easy. Don't try to get into this guys head. It'll be much easier on your constitution.

But, yeah. I'm not sure where he's coming from as well. If it's not on the album and just a give away like This Government Needs A Tune Up, I would like a proper mix of it to blast in the headphones.

[Kid Presentable]

Geez this community blows

[Sir SkratchaLot]

NERDS!

[pip07]

Geez this community blows

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[Brother McDuff]

Um, yeah. Lee Majors is a cool little track but it's not this ground-breaking song that people on this board are making it out to be.

THANK YOU


I'll co-sign this too.


Lee Majors is more exciting for what it represents than what it actually is, I think. What it can be.

It's fun, but more importantly, promising.

[pm0ney]

I'll co-sign this too.


Lee Majors is more exciting for what it represents than what it actually is, I think. What it can be.

It's fun, but more importantly, promising.

Yes, it's a very promising track. Spoken like a true gentleman.

[RobMoney$]

FRESHMEN, FRESHMEN, FRESHMEN!!

[cj hood]

What's better than LM??? Check it Out? Suca Tanergeria or whatever the fuck?

the same heads that can't appreciate LM are the same ones who praised TT5B and bragged how they were going to play TMU at their next dinner party....dinner party? really????

LM is a track that the boys need to be together on from start to finish....(not 'you do your part and i'll do mine' and we'll put it together when we meet up)...

more time together = better albums (LTI, PB, CYH, IC even HN)

[Documad]

I hesitate to say anything because you guys can be such jerks and I don't have your credentials. I don't listen to Beasties the way you do and I can't trace the equipment they used to record everything or whatever other crazy details you guys are into. I don't give a shit. I don't study the lyrics. I don't listen that hard. I usually don't like the new song and then six months later I'm listening in my car and it takes me by surprise when I realize that they said something really cool and then they have me.

I am encouraged by whatever the Beasties seem to get off on. I love seeing them live and I want them to enjoy touring, so whatever they're into that keeps them fresh is okay by me. During the last two tours they seemed to enjoy playing things like Time For Livin. I don't want a whole album of that, but I'm glad that they're having fun.

[Savage Jimmy]

I would personally love a whole album like AEA or shit like Lee Majors.

But at the same time, I've loved everything theyve done soooo it doesnt really matter what they do.... hell if they did a thrash album id prolly enjoy it.

[Kid Presentable]

Seriously disappointed in 'the fans' but oh well.

[Brother McDuff]

Seriously disappointed in 'the fans' but oh well.


whatever :rolleyes:

[Kid Presentable]

You can harp on for days and days about old albums, and old vibes, and old old old and they'll never recapture it. The minute they tried something a bit different I thought would have been a cause for celebration.

What it represents is exactly what makes it work. It's good weird.

EDIT BUT IT'S NOT WORTH THE ARGUMENT SO I'M SITTING OVER HERE AND BEING HAPPY AND LETTING YOU BE HAPPY TOO SO FUCK OFF

[dave790]

There's nothing to recapture!

EDIT: and yeah, the beastie community is happier away from the beastie community.

[dave790]

What's better than LM??? Check it Out? Suca Tanergeria or whatever the fuck?

the same heads that can't appreciate LM are the same ones who praised TT5B and bragged how they were going to play TMU at their next dinner party....dinner party? really????

LM is a track that the boys need to be together on from start to finish....(not 'you do your part and i'll do mine' and we'll put it together when we meet up)...

more time together = better albums (LTI, PB, CYH, IC even HN)

It is a shame though that Lee Majors won't really work at any of my dinner parties.

I thought The Mix Up was one of the most impressive albums of all time as they all did their parts seperately without playing any of the songs together ever, yet it still works.

[Micodin]

the same heads that can't appreciate LM are the same ones who praised TT5B and bragged how they were going to play TMU at their next dinner party....dinner party? really????


I still stand by TT5B. I love that record. Is it my favorite? No. But, it still has some songs on there that dope. And the songs that they play live from that record are always great performances.

As for TMU. I really don't host any dinner parties. But, if I did... I'd throw it on the hi-fi.

All jokes aside. I DJ'd my friends Seth's wedding reception... and during the dinner I played a bunch of songs off of THU and TISFWO and people were happy and in a good mood.

In parting. I'm on Lee Majors dick. I don't know if it will make the final cut, or if it's a throw away. I just like the energy that's on the record. It makes me happy.

[easy 3]

Calm down dear, it's only a commercial! (shit UK joke).

Seriously, I'm just glad to hear something new. The mix is a little odd but I definitely enjoy the track and it's general vibe. I'm not really bothered about speculating too hard otherwise. Que sera.

However,

I thought The Mix Up was one of the most impressive albums of all time as they all did their parts seperately without playing any of the songs together ever, yet it still works.
Is that right? Where'd you get that info from? I figured the whole Off the Grid approach meant that they must have recorded the parts together like in the Off the Grid video, or at least the rhythm section parts of the tracks? I really enjoy TMU either way but I like to keep my tech-spec info straight - nerd-style! If you're correct then it would be impressive - the playing on TMU certainly has a very coherent feel.

[dave790]

Nah mate it was a response to CJ's crap about them spending more time together now and hence making better music. Ha good one on the just a commercial joke though!

[roosta]

Lee Majors is a good song and I like listening to it on my iPod.

I also enjoy listening to the album To The 5 Buroughs on my iPod. It is good music.

Move along.

[Fifth Pocket]

What's better than LM??? Check it Out? Suca Tanergeria or whatever the fuck?


dang, some people just have the hardest time realizing that their opinion isn't God

[pm0ney]

Well, one thing we can all agree on is that Lee Majors brings the drama.

[Kid Presentable]

I just don't know what people expect sometimes. But yeah, enough.

[dust monkey]

Anybody on here know what this means? I've been working on it for like 5 minutes and I still can't figure out what this guy is trying to say?

Haha, I love you guys even more now; sounds every bit like my wife!!!

[Brother McDuff]

Word up. :D

Everybody's particularly excited about this record. Fun times! (y)

[pm0ney]

Word up. :D

Everybody's particularly excited about this record. Fun times! (y)

I'm super pumped, man. I have a feeling it's going to be a great one.

[Pootytang]

I have Lee Majors ripped to wave with a respectible turntable using a good program. I'm not sure table or program due to the fact that I'm not the one that ripped em. This is just what the person told me that sent the song to me.


Anyone interested?

[dust monkey]

I have Lee Majors ripped to wave with a respectible turntable using a good program. I'm not sure table or program due to the fact that I'm not the one that ripped em. This is just what the person told me that sent the song to me.


Anyone interested?

Hey dude, does it sound a lot better?

[Pootytang]

Honestly, I haven't had the chance to throw on a pair of headphones and critique it yet. I'm uploading it and will supply a link.

[Pootytang]

Here is that quite large .wav file:


https://www.yousendit.com/download/MnFqZXQzTWNQb0xIRGc9PQ

[silence7]

If this is the WAV file that was used to make the original MP3, and the MP3 and WAV came from the same place.....

The MP3 was ripped from the WAV at 320kbps.. 256kbps is "CD Quality" so if they came from the same source they should sound exactly the same. MP3 is only really lossy if you rip at low bit rates.. People will argue that mp3 sounds inferior etc against FLAC etc. But I bet most of them couldn't pass the Pepsi challenge..

http://www.knowzy.com/Computers/Audio/Digital_Audio_Files/mp3/Comparing_MP3_Bitrates.htm

Headphones on, I can't tell the difference..

[Odie]

Sounds butter to me. fanks, pootle.

[damodafoca]

Yeah, I think these are new. Their voices sound a lot more similar to the TT5B days then they do to the CYH days. Yeah, agree! Especialy Adrock's voice.

[cypressphil]

Lee Majors is a great track, really like it, but I am really into punk & hardcore so its fine by me when the BBoys set the record straight!

Does this new track mean the bboys going bionic on the new album?!

[RT400z]

Hey, can someone reupload please? Thanks.