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Jamiroquai tribute started, song ideas.

Discussion in 'Band Management [BG]' started by papajune, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Dec 9, 2007 #1
    papajune

    papajune Guest

    Jan 5, 2005
    Atlanta
    Endorsing Artist: Schroeder Cabinets, Ashdown Amplifiers
    So I have always been a huge fan of Jamiroquai to the point of upstarting a tribute band several times, horns and all. I always ran into the same problem though, no vocalist that can do it right so it always fell apart....well no more. I found my frontman, he's perfect and extremely fitting so we're finally off and running.

    I want to know from you guys what we should tackle first and foremost to represent this band. I know everything by them, and im doing all the arrangements so i have an idea which way this group will swing, but I am just curious to see how fellow bassists here Jamiroquai.

    What do you suggest.


    We're called The Kids by the way, look us up sometime.;)
     
  2. Dec 9, 2007 #2
    markjazzbassist

    markjazzbassist

    Apr 19, 2005
    Shaker Heights, OH
    big jamiroquai fan here.

    honestly, your set should be to start the High Times Singles album.

    Since you're in the US, their biggest album in the states was Travelling without Moving, so i'd play a lot of tracks off that as well.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2007 #3
    Sorax

    Sorax Guest

    Sep 9, 2005
    Sydney, Australia
    I think there's some sort of law states that you must play Love Foolosophy and Space Cowboy. Good luck with the band! I'd love to do that gig.
     
  4. Dec 10, 2007 #4
    gdawg27

    gdawg27

    Jan 12, 2006
    Definites:

    Space Cowboy
    Alright
    Cosmic Girl
    Virtual Insanity
     
  5. Dec 10, 2007 #5
    Jonyak

    Jonyak

    Oct 2, 2007
    Ottawa, Ont
    High times... thats my fav. but the guy up above me has some good ideas as well.
     
  6. Dec 10, 2007 #6
    Bass Mule

    Bass Mule

    Jul 20, 2002
    Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
    Canned Heat, especially with the popularity of Napoleon Dynamite.
    I also really like Blow Your Mind and Runaway (and everything else already mentioned).
     
  7. Dec 10, 2007 #7
    UncleBalsamic

    UncleBalsamic

    Jul 8, 2007
    UK
    +1 for virtual insanity and cosmic girl.
     
  8. Dec 10, 2007 #8
    James Hart

    James Hart

    Feb 1, 2002
    Beemerville.nj.us
    Black Capricorn Day
    Deeper Underground
    Supersonic

    Runaway!!!!
     
  9. Dec 10, 2007 #9
    MarchingPig

    MarchingPig Guest

    Jan 16, 2007
    Norway
    "The Kids" is the name of a horrible 80s band from Norway. :D

    Kids_2_1182151158.jpg
     
  10. Dec 10, 2007 #10
    papajune

    papajune Guest

    Jan 5, 2005
    Atlanta
    Endorsing Artist: Schroeder Cabinets, Ashdown Amplifiers
    Well, for our first get together as a group we played Vitual Insanity, Canned Heat, Space Cowboy (the AOL Sessions version) and Traveling Without Moving (The Abbey Road Version). Glad to see some fans of the old school as well as the new school here. Usually everyones is obsessed with Zender, but Fyfe and Turner have some great lines too.




    This by the way is going to be our promo shot, I freakin love it!
     
  11. Dec 10, 2007 #11
    alfredpunkjazz

    alfredpunkjazz

    Feb 27, 2007
    México City
    You need to play some tunes from the firs two albums. Period.
     
  12. Dec 10, 2007 #12
    Lorenzini

    Lorenzini Supporting Member

    Dec 31, 2004
    Los Angeles
    Dude... Jamiroquai hardly have any songs not worth covering.

    Love Foolosophy
    Space Cowboy
    Mr. Moon
    Scam
    Starchild
    Don't Give Hate A Chance
    Runaway
    Virtual Insanity
    Cosmic Girl
    Soul Education


    I could go forever. This is the ULTIMATE dance club band... Basically 70s and 80s funk with hip (read: not cheesy) synths.

    Bro you gotta make sure every band member is on point, because that's something about Jamiroquai. EVERYONE, from keys to drums, from guitar to percussion, to bass to the voice, need to be very very good musicians to pull it off.

    Your guitar player better have some chops and funk.

    Also you realize backup vocals are a must.
     
  13. Dec 10, 2007 #13
    Kevbroce

    Kevbroce

    Dec 14, 2005
    Chico, Ca
    Whatever it is I just can't stop. I love that bass line!