singemfrc 
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 Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:02 pm Post subject: 3/16 DLC: My Kid Brother and Reel Big Fish! |
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| Harmonix wrote: | With High Society Leesburg, Virginia based indie quintet My Kid Brother serves up a somewhat grunge-tinged, moody indie anthem. From the October 2022 LP Happy.Mad.Weird.Sad, the song takes aim at the 1% with singer Christian Neonakis confidently crooning deceptively pointed lyrics over a persistent beat courtesy of drummer Sam Athanasas and bassist/guitarist Richard Smith. The rhythm duo sets the stage at the very top of the song, with Neonakis voice joining in at around 10 seconds in. Intensity increases at the pre-chorus, with all fretted instruments getting distinctly fuzzier and more to the front of the mix, before the band simultaneously both dials back the aggression and increases the energy with a gloriously wide-open, melodically rich chorus supported by Piano Whitmans atmospheric keyboard work and background vocal harmonies. We wrote High Society in two parts, broken down by verse and chorus, the band explained upon the singles release. In the verse, we give an uncensored opinion of the money/fame hubris. In the chorus, we accept the dive into that social strata and try to rationalize why.
That dual nature really defines all aspects of the song, with My Kid Brother deftly transitioning back and forth between contrastingly ominous and hopeful soundscapes throughout all of the nearly-three minute run-time. This is the kind of track that takes on greater meaning and depth with each listen youll be enjoying getting familiar with this fiery, propulsive rager!
With Take On Me, So-Cal ska punk legends Reel Big Fish take on a legendary 80s gem and put their own spin on it. The 1998 cover that appeared on the soundtrack to BASEketball and was later released as a CD Single in 2012. The band delivers a bouncy, peppy take on the song that retains the instantly recognizable hook and melody. Essentially, the synth sound of the original is replaced by classic ska instrumentation: distorted guitar, electric bass, snappy drums, and a horn section. What results is an original take that still manages to honor an iconic, era-defining single. Beginning with a hi-hat driven drum beat and soon joined by some muscular guitar chugging, the track really gets going when bandleader Aaron Barrett gives the 4-count at the 10 second mark and then the horns join in playing the songs distinctive, signature riff. The arrangement stays true to the original at the bridge, as well though this time over-the-top shredding, rather than horns, replaces the synth of the prototype. Youll have your hands full playing along during this middle-eight! The band sounds like theyre having the time of their life and the energy is infectious. Frontman and only consistent member of the band since its founding in the early 90s, Aaron Barrett has said of the song, I mean, thats just a great song, everyone loves the original and people love our version too, I dont know, its still one of my favorite songs to play, theres just something about the energy, something about that song its magical. That song I really love. It made sense to cover it. It sure did! Whether revisiting the sound of one of the top groups from the ska explosion, or discovering a new take on an old favorite, Take On Me delivers in spades. |
Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5:
(Most tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation systems approximately 3 days after listed date)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
Note: As of this post, above tracks marked with  are available for the Xbox One/Xbox Series X and tracks marked with  are available for PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5; these tracks are not compatible with Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii.
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