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Let's spread some musical misinformation
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The desolate scene that now is Teignmouth in Devon is a consequence of the war that unfolded over a band name. Matt Bellamy wanted μσ, whereas bassist Chris Wolstenholme argued that, as a band name is a Proper noun, Mσ made more sense. As the two sides' war of attrition ground to a halt, it occurred to them to ask Dominic Howard.
Being a drummer, he just shrugged, said it was all Greek to him and gave the final say to his cat. Hence, the name Muse stuck and (sorry PillO) it is pronounced "mews" - partly because they all lived in a nice seafront terrace of three-storey houses, but mostly because that's the Devon accent with cats.
Being a drummer, he just shrugged, said it was all Greek to him and gave the final say to his cat. Hence, the name Muse stuck and (sorry PillO) it is pronounced "mews" - partly because they all lived in a nice seafront terrace of three-storey houses, but mostly because that's the Devon accent with cats.
Sorry, no. Band is named for North Devon cattle and correctly pronounced Moos.
North Devon cattle - Wikipedia
Turning to Wikipedia to win a misinformation point could be called "weaponising" (heavy artillery) but you have done me a favour once I clicked the link. In London, blokes would say "I fancy a Ruby" meaning that they would like to partake of a spicy Indian dish (Ruby Murray = curry) but blokes in Devon would say the same thing and mean something quite different (and illegal in most societies). Devon's lacking in the usual opportunities for social interaction.
I know, because when I was in Canada I ordered a Big Mac and it was definitely no larger than a Medium Mac.
In Canada a "ruby" is a Ruby Rhod (see The Fifth Element) and you certainly wouldn't say something like "I could go for a Ruby" in front of your girlfriend's parents!
No, that is the international standard size of a big mac. You are accustomed to the US version which is supersized for the KMart Queens.
Hey, hey hey hey hey! That would be WalMart queens I believe!
You probably don't understand the term "flashing blue light special".
I do...I AM that old...all the Kmarts here are gone! Ever see the movie demolition man? I think Walmart, not taco bell is gonna take over.
Watch Idiocracy and you will understand that Costco will be the last retailer left standing.
I get paid tomorrow...better go get a membership, eh? Thanks for letting me know! My pallet of toilet paper is almost empty!
Always store your precious basses in metal cases, so the magnetism can't escape from the pickups.
Is it true that with semi-precious basses you can just ALWAYS have them pointing north?
That explains a LOT! When I was in Santa Cruz Argentina I was pointing it straight into the ground and it sound weird. Shoulda been pointin' at the sky I guess
If two musicians, connected on Skype, simultaneously play the same note while one is at the North Pole and one at the South Pole, the Earth will phase out of existence.
Does anybody have the recipe for making a great band ??? I can't find my recipe book!
Cocoa butter, cocoa, hot sauce, garlic, whole wheat flour, eggs, mayo or mustard (not both), broccoli, and chicken legs.
String theory (one or two parts), shredded
Bassic instinct (not the stripped down type) Horizontal or upright will work
A few cans of pugilistic obsession with plenty of cymbalism crashed in to a paiste consistency
(sticking to a consistent beat drums up the best batter)
Horn dogs (the more, the better)
Graphic Violins (optional) fiddle with the amount to season to taste
Mix all ingredients to a pleasing in 'er face sample
Words don't have to describe it, but they can.
If necessary/desired, harp on and on about it.
Bassic instinct (not the stripped down type) Horizontal or upright will work
A few cans of pugilistic obsession with plenty of cymbalism crashed in to a paiste consistency
(sticking to a consistent beat drums up the best batter)
Horn dogs (the more, the better)
Graphic Violins (optional) fiddle with the amount to season to taste
Mix all ingredients to a pleasing in 'er face sample
Words don't have to describe it, but they can.
If necessary/desired, harp on and on about it.
