senseihollywood
+0 -0
from the looks of things, I was going to suggest los Staitjackets vs. Violent Femmes...
from the looks of things, I was going to suggest los Staitjackets vs. Violent Femmes...
whuppins
+2 -0
Any strip with a character dancing deserves a high rating. See: Gothic Dance, Battle Rap Charleston.
Any strip with a character dancing deserves a high rating. See: Gothic Dance, Battle Rap Charleston.
nathanielperson
+3 -0
Agreed. Also: cracked crab dance!
Agreed. Also: cracked crab dance!
kelsotimebomb
+0 -0
And Teodor's New Dance Move.
And Teodor's New Dance Move.
i_love_kate
+1 -0
Not to mention break-dancing Philippe.
Not to mention break-dancing Philippe.
1000hz
+10 -0
Get outta the way, Emeril. You're blockin' my view of Spongebath's sick moves.
Get outta the way, Emeril. You're blockin' my view of Spongebath's sick moves.
cdl146
+1 -0
Alt text: Even the drum is a Rickenbacker.
But the real question is: why is he only playing one drum?
Alt text: Even the drum is a Rickenbacker.
But the real question is: why is he only playing one drum?
slalvation
+2 -1
He only needs one drum.
He only needs one drum.
sp1derbaby
+3 -0
It's a Rickenbacker .
It's a Rickenbacker .
hawaiian_robot
+1 -0
It's so expensive he couldn't afford more drums.
It's so expensive he couldn't afford more drums.
shutup_shutup
+0 -0
So it's got multiple outputs?
So it's got multiple outputs?
greenkoolayd
+0 -0
minimalism. derrrrrrrr.
minimalism. derrrrrrrr.
memnoch
+6 -0
Did Beef just chug his beer and hit the dance floor?
Did Beef just chug his beer and hit the dance floor?
apmihal
+0 -0
Indeed he did. Go Beef.
Indeed he did. Go Beef.
apocowarg
+0 -0
This is the only time I wished a strip had one more panel. Seeing R.B. busting a move would be the shit.
This is the only time I wished a strip had one more panel. Seeing R.B. busting a move would be the shit.
tellumo
+2 -0
I don't think so . . . I've always seen him as sitting at the bar as his friends dance, thinking about whether he wants to join them, and after he finishes his beer, deciding to slip quietly into the night.
I don't think so . . . I've always seen him as sitting at the bar as his friends dance, thinking about whether he wants to join them, and after he finishes his beer, deciding to slip quietly into the night.
molesticide
+0 -0
the 'irishman's goodbye'
the 'irishman's goodbye'
sp1derbaby
+0 -0
Not unless he pisses in the drinks they left at the bar first.
Not unless he pisses in the drinks they left at the bar first.
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
leavery only learned after years of studying Ramses' moves.
leavery only learned after years of studying Ramses' moves.
featurelessvoid
+20 -0
A limo on an airplane in a spaceship bound for space is basically the turducken of rock star transportation.
A limo on an airplane in a spaceship bound for space is basically the turducken of rock star transportation.
cracklewater
+0 -0
Thank you google, for revealing what a 'turducken' is.
And thank you, nameless namer of this dish, who neglected to notice (or reveled in) the fact that it's a foodstuff that starts with the word 'turd'.
Mmmmmmmmmm
Thank you google, for revealing what a 'turducken' is.
And thank you, nameless namer of this dish, who neglected to notice (or reveled in) the fact that it's a foodstuff that starts with the word 'turd'.
Mmmmmmmmmm
sp1derbaby
+6 -0
And they are all black. The blackness of them is so extreme that it is almost impossible to tell how close you are standing to them. And the controls are labelled in black on a black background. A little black light lights up black to let you know you've done it.
And they are all black. The blackness of them is so extreme that it is almost impossible to tell how close you are standing to them. And the controls are labelled in black on a black background. A little black light lights up black to let you know you've done it.
tapaidhnaomh
+0 -0
5 Because Emrill is dancing.
5 Because Emrill is dancing.
pa_ass_nts
+0 -0
In my mind, the Tenmen were a less psychosexual Nomeansno. I can't really reconcile that with Emeril's groove thang, however.
In my mind, the Tenmen were a less psychosexual Nomeansno. I can't really reconcile that with Emeril's groove thang, however.
jordstar
+14 -0
I have long thought about coordinating with Mr. Onstad on a real-life Tenmen project. The project would preserve Achewood continuity wherever possible.
Notes dripping off a couple of Ricks plus a variety of dynamics coaxed from a single 20" snare. This could be very sublime. I am thinking of some instrumentals and mostly-instrumentals.
Influences would range from the obvious Chris Isaak, tonewise (Those guitar notes are so good dude), and also very much The Ventures or Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet. Vocals with quite a lot of reverb, like a slightly more bewildered and manic version of the gentleman from Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. Music both briskly-paced (like Sidewalk Song) and downtempo (like The Matadors' "Burning Desire", well worth seeking out).
An internet-collab would be easier to realize, but actual live writing could give rise to infuckingcredible in-costume live appearances.
MP3's would be posted for free at Achewood.com of course. Perhaps a real Tenmen album would be a well-received complement to Achewood's merchandise.
The more I type, the more I like this idea!
I have long thought about coordinating with Mr. Onstad on a real-life Tenmen project. The project would preserve Achewood continuity wherever possible.
Notes dripping off a couple of Ricks plus a variety of dynamics coaxed from a single 20" snare. This could be very sublime. I am thinking of some instrumentals and mostly-instrumentals.
Influences would range from the obvious Chris Isaak, tonewise (Those guitar notes are so good dude), and also very much The Ventures or Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet. Vocals with quite a lot of reverb, like a slightly more bewildered and manic version of the gentleman from Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. Music both briskly-paced (like Sidewalk Song) and downtempo (like The Matadors' "Burning Desire", well worth seeking out).
An internet-collab would be easier to realize, but actual live writing could give rise to infuckingcredible in-costume live appearances.
MP3's would be posted for free at Achewood.com of course. Perhaps a real Tenmen album would be a well-received complement to Achewood's merchandise.
The more I type, the more I like this idea!
farqussus
+0 -0
A Rickenbacker snare. Necessarily.
A Rickenbacker snare. Necessarily.
drake
+0 -0
The alt text is pretty much the reason this one got a 5 instead of a 3. Ricsnare woooo!
The alt text is pretty much the reason this one got a 5 instead of a 3. Ricsnare woooo!
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Not sure how well this will go down but I'm pretty sure Battles are living this dream for you.
I have no evidence to suggest that they were in cahoots with Onstad.
Not sure how well this will go down but I'm pretty sure Battles are living this dream for you.
I have no evidence to suggest that they were in cahoots with Onstad.
cpnglxynchos
+1 -0
i'm hearing a lot of Shoegaze vs. The Tragically Hip/REM coming from these ideas.
and that is pretty okay.
i'm hearing a lot of Shoegaze vs. The Tragically Hip/REM coming from these ideas.
and that is pretty okay.
thesyndicate88
+0 -0
I always felt like the Tenmen would be like a 60s Britpop band, but with more psychedelia involved. Think of Herman's Hermits doing Henery the Eighth while on acid. That explains their clothes, use of one snare drum, and awesome lyrics.
I always felt like the Tenmen would be like a 60s Britpop band, but with more psychedelia involved. Think of Herman's Hermits doing Henery the Eighth while on acid. That explains their clothes, use of one snare drum, and awesome lyrics.
jthm_guitarist
+0 -0
Why does he only draw Rickenbackers?
Why does he only draw Rickenbackers?
hawaiian_robot
+2 -0
As much as I love (most) Fender guitars and basses, you gotta admit that Ricks just have a much better vibe about them, and look much more unique than the usual Tele/Strat/P- or J-bass/LP/et al.
As much as I love (most) Fender guitars and basses, you gotta admit that Ricks just have a much better vibe about them, and look much more unique than the usual Tele/Strat/P- or J-bass/LP/et al.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Rickenbacker has its own inimitable sound, not Fender, not Gibson. Which Beatle used a Rick?
Also Gretsch and Danelectros, which have to be very rare now. This is interesting lore that Onstadt seems to know. Each model also has/had its unique design coolness.
Rickenbacker has its own inimitable sound, not Fender, not Gibson. Which Beatle used a Rick?
Also Gretsch and Danelectros, which have to be very rare now. This is interesting lore that Onstadt seems to know. Each model also has/had its unique design coolness.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
John used a 330 I'm pretty sure, and George had that Gretsch Tennessee or whatever it was.
And yes, it just wouldn't do if the Tenmen played Ibanez instruments.
John used a 330 I'm pretty sure, and George had that Gretsch Tennessee or whatever it was.
And yes, it just wouldn't do if the Tenmen played Ibanez instruments.
hawaiian_robot
+0 -0
325, it's a really short-scale guitar. George played a 12-string 330 or 360.
scorpio_nadir: Paul, John and George all played Ricks at some point. John pretty much played one from the early days on, George probably had his 360/12 by Hard Day's Night , and Paul used his 4001 pretty much exclusively from '65 onwards.
325, it's a really short-scale guitar. George played a 12-string 330 or 360.
scorpio_nadir: Paul, John and George all played Ricks at some point. John pretty much played one from the early days on, George probably had his 360/12 by Hard Day's Night , and Paul used his 4001 pretty much exclusively from '65 onwards.
hawaiian_robot
+0 -0
Also, I've realised that doing a science degree kinda ruined my ability to write like a normal person, all adding in et al. all the time like a jackass
Also, I've realised that doing a science degree kinda ruined my ability to write like a normal person, all adding in et al. all the time like a jackass
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I thought 4001s were the weird looking things John Entwhistle used for a while. Wasn't his famous "viola" bass an Epiphone?
I thought 4001s were the weird looking things John Entwhistle used for a while. Wasn't his famous "viola" bass an Epiphone?
hawaiian_robot
+1 -0
You're right, the one he's known for using is the Hofner viola bass, but in the studio he used the 4001 from Rubber Soul onwards, as it had better intonation than the Hofner. A fair few people used 4001s, Entwhistle, Chris Squier (Yes), Lemmy, they were pretty popular in the '70s I think.
You're right, the one he's known for using is the Hofner viola bass, but in the studio he used the 4001 from Rubber Soul onwards, as it had better intonation than the Hofner. A fair few people used 4001s, Entwhistle, Chris Squier (Yes), Lemmy, they were pretty popular in the '70s I think.
nice-on-water
+1 -0
Aha. Good information. Thank you.
Aha. Good information. Thank you.
hawaiian_robot
+0 -0
I know too much about guitars that I don't own...
I know too much about guitars that I don't own...
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
I wish I still owned just one from then of the dozen or so that I let slip through my fingers....one by one.
I wish I still owned just one from then of the dozen or so that I let slip through my fingers....one by one.
nice-on-water
+3 -0
I played a 330 once. It was only $1800 which as we all know is actually an okay price for one of those. It was beautiful. I could've bought it, but I didn't because I'm a struggling college student.
Sometimes I lay awake at night, wondering if I made the right choice
I played a 330 once. It was only $1800 which as we all know is actually an okay price for one of those. It was beautiful. I could've bought it, but I didn't because I'm a struggling college student.
Sometimes I lay awake at night, wondering if I made the right choice
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Quote:
Sometimes I lay awake at night, wondering if I made the right choice
hahahahahahaha. I love it. Thank you so much.
Quote:
Sometimes I lay awake at night, wondering if I made the right choice
hahahahahahaha. I love it. Thank you so much.
dtuba
+0 -0
I would kill to own one of Sir Paul's bass guitars. Surely he has carriage houses full of them, he wouldn't miss just one........?
I would kill to own one of Sir Paul's bass guitars. Surely he has carriage houses full of them, he wouldn't miss just one........?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
The ol' Hofner. Epiphone makes them for pretty cheap. It is basically not a murderable thing.
The ol' Hofner. Epiphone makes them for pretty cheap. It is basically not a murderable thing.
cyberia
+1 -0
Most epic song lyrics ever?
Most epic song lyrics ever?
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
so epic there are no lyrics
so epic there are no lyrics
evilbobikus
+0 -0
It saddens me that this strip isn't even a 4.
It saddens me that this strip isn't even a 4.
wotan
+1 -0
They are so obviously this band .
They are so obviously this band .
kevinocarroll
+0 -0
heavier than a death in the family
heavier than a death in the family
duperando
+0 -0
This comic just blows my mind.
This comic just blows my mind.
dcofosho224
+0 -0
i love emeril's groovin soulful dance moves as well as his incredibly expressive eyebrows
i love emeril's groovin soulful dance moves as well as his incredibly expressive eyebrows
What kind of music do you think the Tenmen play?
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all the basslines sound like the one from "The Man Whose Head Expanded"
Became a recluse! Bought a computer! Where's the cursor!? Where's the eraser!?
GEE OH HAICH OH HAICH OH NINE OH!
(that's Eat Y'self Fitter, but oh well).
I could totally see Roast Beef accusing someone of putting his jewels in the mouths of bit actor fools.
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SCREW YOU! Even if you are right!
you sound like my wife...
No. The Tenmen and Pro Tools have never met. I'm sure of it.
I always imagine them kinda like the Flaming Lips
Now I'm gonna hear Fight Test in every Tenmen strip.
There used to be a couple of Tenmen tracks over on Achewood Radio. Not sure if the earlier replies actually mean to describe them (I can sort of hear Devo, to me The Fall is mostly just about Mark E Smith a-ranting-aaa).
Anyway, those two tracks from the Tenmen are great, always hoped for more. Frustrating waiting on an imaginary band to cut a new single.
Yeah, it seems as if the Tenmen tracks are gone.
A hardcore Achewood fan has created a last.fm page about them, though.
https://www.last.fm/music/The Tenmen
The two songs are instrumentals... Sidewalk Song is excellent and this is coming from a snobby music snob. If anyone wants a listen I could email the mp3s.
I'd actually like this, can you hook me up at fordthefin at gmail dot com?
Done and done.
Hey, would you mind sending those tracks to eric.scharf@gmail.com?
...and also done.
Could you please also send them to plozankh at hotmail.com?
Done, sir.
Please excuse the caps but I don't want this thread to get too big and warp the page anymore than it already has.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THE TENMEN MP3S PLEASE EMAIL ME AT MY USERNAME AT GMAIL DOT COM.
One-ish year later, this deserves an update, since the emails I get lately spend most of their time wondering if I am still emailing the Tenmen tracks. Which I am, since the owner/creator of the tracks has not yet told me to cease and desist.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THE TENMEN MP3S PLEASE EMAIL ME AT MY USERNAME AT GMAIL DOT COM.
score!
oh man oh man I hope you still exist and still have these mp3s and still feel like emailing them out
scrapsthewerewolf at gmail dot com
oh god please oh please oh please
their instrumentation is similar to the Violent Femmes
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I've always imagined them doing "96 Tears" by ? And The Mysterians.
Can't stand that song, but it seems perfect for them.
ESG.
Every time I think of the Tenmen, ESG's 'Dance' plays in my head.
In my head this song sounds a lot like "Cosmic Highway" by Les Claypool.
I've always heard them as like city-feeling jazz with pop elements in floating out into space-sounding. Like a Spacemen 3 sort of thing but jazzier.
Man, where'd that "in" come from...
The worst songs played on the ugliest guitars.
I think : The Cramps with a sci-fi twist, maybe with a genrous dash of Wire/Elastica thrown in.