Sunday 13 April 2008

Calling all J~land!!!

 
HEAR YE, HEAR YE..ROLL UP, ROLL UP.....ok, I'll stop now..lol!
 
 
Please please please consider this!
 
Right, here's the deal.
 
I want J-land to get together to record a song!! I know it sounds lame, and I can already hear some of you saying 'No way, I can't and WONT sing', but please think about it. About 10 years ago, the BBC released a song called 'Perfect day', originally sung by Lou Reed I think, but they managed to get together a whole bunch of people to sing each line. You can check this video out below.
 
 
          
 
 
 
I've ALWAYS wanted to re-create that in the same way.
 
What I'm proposing is that those who can (anyone with a microphone built into their webcams or external mics) record ONE line of the song and send it to me so that I can fuse em all together. I can even meet you on msn messenger while you record a line using the 'speech' button, or any other way.
 
It doesn't have to sound great and you can even SPEAK the line if you want, as long as it fits into the song on time and is kinda in tune. It doesn't matter what accent or tone or anything. The main reason for doing this is because we're all different,so nothing matters. As far as I know, this has never been done online in this way, so why let's not give it a go?
 
I know for a fact that the end result will be awesome, and I'll make a video as well as an mp3 recording with a pic of everyone who took part. I'll work on it and release it as part of J~land's birthday.
 
Anyone up for it?? Please let me know if you're interested and I'll add the music track on here for you to download, or I'll send by email. Remember, you don't have to record the song. You just have to sing one line onto your pc and I'll do the rest. 
 
Please try to let anyone who might be interested know about this. Thanks a lot.
 
Thanks!
 
 
UPDATE: Please see next entry update at the following link.
 
 
 

53 comments:

Anonymous said...

((((((((((((((STEVIE))))))))))))))))))))Dont you have to have a mic to do this?I think I do.I will think about it.But I cant sing woth a dime.

Anonymous said...

Awww go on then .......will you tell us our line ? I want a short bit !....love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Given you a plug on Magic Smoke, Stevie:

http://journals.aol.com/journalseditor/magicsmoke/entries/2008/04/13/calling-all-j-land/3186

Anonymous said...

when this hits the charts do we get a percentage?

Anonymous said...

This sounds like fun....
connie

Anonymous said...

Super idea, Stevie! but... I don't have a mic, so I'm out on this production, but can't wait to see and hear it when you have it... good luck... bea

Anonymous said...

This new Sony Vaio I have has a built in webcam. If I can work out how the devil to access it, I will give it a go.  Any offers of help?????

Linda

http://journals.aol.co.uk/lindaggeorge/GeorgeMansions/

Anonymous said...

This sounds like fun, count me in!--Sheria
http://journals.aol.com/aimer/on-my-mind

Anonymous said...

no microphone or webcam here...soz!
Lyn

Anonymous said...

Hey, stopping by via the magic smoke journal :o)  I like the idea but alas like some of the others I have no microphone on this computer :(  have fun with it and I hope it turns out ok xx

Jenny

http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLife

Anonymous said...

I'll have a go, why not..lol


Yasmin
http://journals.aol.co.uk/caysm/isntshegreat/

Anonymous said...

I'll do it, just have to figure out my microphone.

Robin

Anonymous said...

Sure...count me in!   (don't have to be good, right??)
Nancy

Anonymous said...

Holy cow...I just watched the video.  I just loved it and I think your idea is fabulous!  (Maybe Oprah or Ellen or somebody would air it on TV).  
Keep me posted!

Nancy

Anonymous said...

I want to!!  What a fantastic idea Stevie!!  Can you email me how to do it and assign me a line?  Love, Shelly

Anonymous said...

Steve, you haven't heard anything until you hear me try to sing. When I was in fifth grade the nun told me "Billy, please don't sing, just move your lips." Today at church, several people turned around to look at me, oddly,  when we sang "Amazing Grace."
Give me a line and I will try to practice it on Youtube. Canyou give me a hand in how to record a bit on Youtube?
Good luck this sounds like it may be a blast. Good luck with it, Bill

Anonymous said...

Yes, I would be interested in participating.

Anonymous said...

hehehehehe... sounds like a great response babe... but all those folks with camera's that can take video probably have sound too....   no excuses tell 'em..  LMAO  Give them that nudge in an update.
I'm in... tell me whatcha want me to do
love ya
xxxxxxxxx
mb

Anonymous said...

sounds great! sound fun!
can I send a small mini video clip? would that work?
Gem :-)

http://journals.aol.com/libragem007/collage

Anonymous said...

okay but i'll need major instructions on how to do it. I don't have a mic, or a cam or msn i do have yahoo if that helps (shrugs)
Hugs, Marina

Anonymous said...

Well to quote Madonna ... I feel like a Virgin .. well . No... that wasn't what she said, was it ?? <giggling at myself here> I am soooooooo clueless as to how to do anything on the mic or make a wav.I don't even know how to leave my link to my Journal. which doesn't really matter. I haven't figured out the Journal Blogging yet either. I swear I am NOT Blonde !! Good thing I don't know how to do any of that kinda stuff or I might get in  trouble camming with someone! (Can see me now ... I would probably end up setting up Cam and it would be my Brother !!! lol

Anonymous said...

Sounds like fun. I am just not sure if my laptop has a microphone :)
I'll find out. ~ Maria

Anonymous said...

thats a cool idea. I dont have a mic tho :(

Anonymous said...

Sounds like fun but I dont have either--have fun!  love to all of Jland!
Carolina

Anonymous said...

Stevie, you are so creative, but I don't have a microphone... I can hardly wait to see what you come up with.

XX,
Win =.)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like fun .....but no cam or microphone

Hugs

Anonymous said...

No mike or cam here.

Krissy
http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful idea.  Wish I could join in on it but I'm not able to.

Jeanie xxx

Anonymous said...

Hey Steve, Count your Mother in on this one.......
Love you  x x x

Anonymous said...

I think this is a great idea.  I have no idea how to record something on the computer though.  I want to hear it when it is all done though!  Linda

Anonymous said...

lol what a great idea donna.  I don't have a microphone, if I did I'd love to do it!!

Anonymous said...

I'll be joining in Stevie.

Leigh :-)
http://journals.aol.co.uk/edwardssoapy/LeighsWorld/"

Anonymous said...

Will try ,great idea

Anonymous said...

OO sounds great! Count me in!

Anonymous said...

Brilliant Idea D. I'm up for It! lol. Wonder If we will make the news with a number 1 hit! lol. ;-) Love Pam xx

Anonymous said...

Sounds like an awesome idea!!
~Dana

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a great idea, count me in.................... Sherry

Anonymous said...

Oh man...I don't have a mic on my computer. Darn it! I think it's a wonderful idea!! Can't wait to see the final result!
Pam

Anonymous said...

Sure sweetie why not - I have a mic in my webcam, Skype, all that.  Send me the download and I'll add my bit - accapella tho - I sing like a frog.  CATHY
http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/ luddie343@aol.com

Anonymous said...

BTW, yea that's Lou Reed, founder of the Velvet Underground in the 60's.  They've got Lori Anderson, Emmy Lou Harris, this is a great vid.  So email me with the song, gonna use the same one?  CATHY

Anonymous said...

Great idea, can't wait to hear the finished product.

Sunny

Anonymous said...

I have a mic and a webcam the webcam is not hooked up, but i dont understand this sounds like a great idea.

Anonymous said...

Hey I lost you!  I found you again YEAH!  I would sing with you....let me know!
I been missing you :) Barbara

Anonymous said...

... I am with 'trees' ... have a webcam, but no microphone ... still, sounds just cool ..!

Anonymous said...

me me me!!!!

Anonymous said...

That's a great idea, Donna :)  O.K., now comes my "sorry, no can do" speech as I don't have a microphone!  Hope it goes well for you!  Hugs, Carla

Anonymous said...

FANTASTIC IDEA!!!  Count me in!!!!!
Hugs,
Gina
(send me the music track!)

Anonymous said...

You bet! This really is a great idea and fun! :o) I'm in!
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Hi Ste,  I have a web cam and I beleive it has a microphone built in.  I also have MSN IM to use it with (haven't yet) but I'll give it a whirl!  Count me in also : )

hugs,  Bethe  

Anonymous said...

I really want to do this - my headphones are up north and I am visiting in the south -  I will be home on Saturday 19th.  Is that too late to participate?  Please let me know.  Blessings, Penny  http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere
http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/TimeforaLittlePoetry

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a great idea, unfortunately i dont have a mic......... but would love to hear the end result........ am an accent addict.......... lol

hugs Jayne

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this wonderful song and clip. I love it and your idea!

Anonymous said...

I am a bit behind on my posts. First, it is nice to meet you! Second... I am Sooooo IN!  Would love to help you out.  I can't carry a tune in a bucket, but... if you're willing, so am I.

~Rosemary