How to Create the Perfect BTLS Approved Local Band Song

ICE · 08-09-2013, 07:56 AM

Nice look to the new forum first of all, and thanks for building this spot for all things BTLS. For any aspiring musicians out there who have been paying attention, it might make sense for us to pool our thoughts here to identify the elements necessary to get your band approved.

I'll start with the first and most obvious-The Hook. Even though its not included in any music school curriculum, any song submitted must have a hook to even stand a chance. Once you get past the fact that Bubba can't play a single note himself-yet is an expert on music (and we don't tell him how to do a radio show), we can begin to avoid some of the violations which have doomed other acts. If this idea has been brought up in another forum, please move it. I have the feeling that I'm not the only one thinking of this.

FishMuskys · 08-11-2013, 12:39 AM

No intro-violations.
No making Bubba hit the dump button.
Mix it properly.
The real key is to impress in the first 5 seconds.
etc. etc. etc.

SJ · 08-11-2013, 05:21 PM

No song should be over 54 seconds in length. Bubba's total attention span

TheWalleh · 08-26-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJ

No song should be over 4 seconds in length. Bubba's total attention span

Fixed. For accuracy.

ICE · 08-14-2013, 07:49 AM

Good ones Fish and SJ, I'd also add: Noodling on guitar violations. This thread can also apply to top 5 countdown.

SJ · 08-14-2013, 11:19 AM

Noodling is a huge violation.

Long Intro's are out.

Also make your lyrics clear cause Bubba's hearing ain't what it used to be.

Saxophones are a HUGE plus.

Ace · 08-28-2013, 07:05 AM

Easy band name. Example:

Rain
Steel warrior
Stone hero

No go:

troglodyte frenzy
floccinaucinihilipilification war...

08-09-2013, 07:56 AM	#1
ICE Cyber Warrior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Deep South Posts: 43 vCash: 5000000	How to Create the Perfect BTLS Approved Local Band Song Nice look to the new forum first of all, and thanks for building this spot for all things BTLS. For any aspiring musicians out there who have been paying attention, it might make sense for us to pool our thoughts here to identify the elements necessary to get your band approved. I'll start with the first and most obvious-The Hook. Even though its not included in any music school curriculum, any song submitted must have a hook to even stand a chance. Once you get past the fact that Bubba can't play a single note himself-yet is an expert on music (and we don't tell him how to do a radio show), we can begin to avoid some of the violations which have doomed other acts. If this idea has been brought up in another forum, please move it. I have the feeling that I'm not the only one thinking of this.
	Just wanna get my kicks before the whole sh$%house goes up in flames

08-14-2013, 07:49 AM	#5
ICE Cyber Warrior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Deep South Posts: 43 vCash: 5000000	Good ones Fish and SJ, I'd also add: Noodling on guitar violations. This thread can also apply to top 5 countdown.
	Just wanna get my kicks before the whole sh$%house goes up in flames

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08-11-2013, 12:39 AM	#2
FishMuskys Venison King! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 92,830 vCash: 100000000	No intro-violations. No making Bubba hit the dump button. Mix it properly. The real key is to impress in the first 5 seconds. etc. etc. etc.

08-11-2013, 05:21 PM	#3
SJ Secret Agent Boopity Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 156,615 vCash: 5845720	No song should be over 54 seconds in length. Bubba's total attention span

08-14-2013, 11:19 AM	#6
SJ Secret Agent Boopity Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 156,615 vCash: 5845720	Noodling is a huge violation. Long Intro's are out. Also make your lyrics clear cause Bubba's hearing ain't what it used to be. Saxophones are a HUGE plus.

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