Yes, I've heard the Dickies verison! Probably been 20 years -- they covered a couple of other things like that, but I can't remember what they were...check out the 'tron on a similar song called "Sign of The Cross". It's on that I.R.S. sampler from the early 80's, before R.E.M. really broke...
Of course, I can't remember the name of the band who did it.
memory fades as time invades, i guess :(
Jason
"J.P." <tronlord927@...> wrote:
Howdy Gang...
I see you guys have been experimenting with adding 'Tron to pre-recorded songs... some from groups who used 'Tron... some who didn't. Here's my two cents worth:
(1) "Legend Of A Mind"... from the "Beyond Life With Timothy Leary" CD... the Moodies did an acoustic version of this classic, with NO 'Tron... great one for 'Tron karaoke... had a LOT of fun with this one...
...now here's one from a group who didn't use 'Tron...
(2) "Ace Of Spades" ... Motorhead... I think half speed brass/ 3 violins could work... maybe Russian Choir in the chorus as well... which reminds me... have any of you ever heard the speed metal version of "Nights In White Satin" done by the Dickies? It's off the album (with one of my fave titles BTW...) "The Incredible Shrinking Dickies"... this cut goes to show that a great song can be done in a number of different styles... and still sound great!
... Would the "cha-cha" riff from the MK2 work in the Ace Of Spades?
Speaking of which... what new riffs would you like to see made available for the 'Tron? (the "Ace of Spades" opening riff comes to mind)
Just curious...
J.P.
MicroTron 001... who doesn't have any riffs as presets...