November 26
I don't really care, but apparently the Lord saw fit for the official Ergots Child mailing list. So if you have any comments ("We suck"), questions ("why do We suck so much?") or suggestions ("please stop sucking"), send them in I might read them periodically. If nobody sends in anything, which will probably happen, then I'll just make some up.
Totally fresh and new and unlike any other mailing list or chat applet whatsoever. Of course, I'm still waiting for the incentive of a free hot oil massage from Rayn. Asman before I sign up for the Mailing list, but for those of you who have already chosen to join in lieu of flushing your time directly down the toilet, this new mailing list and chat applet must be pretty exciting. I remember when I used to get excited about things like that, pretty much around the same time that I found jingling keys fascinating without the involvement of LSD.
You may not have known this, but I possess a number of astounding supernatural abilities. I can talk to animals, I can melt ice cubes with my mind, and I can sit through an entire Joss Whedon-produced TV show without gnawing my wrists open (okay, that one's not true). But most importantly, I'm able to use my knowledge of the past to predict the future with a marginal degree of accuracy. Behold! I'm receiving a vision all the way from the year 2007! It's very hazy, but I can make out what appears to be a desolate, crumbling wasteland, overrun with cobwebs and tumbleweeds. Most of its former inhabitants have long since abandoned this place, but a few have stayed behind, desperately clinging to the hope that their Savior will return to bless them once again with his presence. Oh wait, that's the mailing list! Just kidding, I'm sure that won't happen.
On a much less important note. The priests of the temples of syrinx. Are finally returning to the alter. Now I know thats not very exciting news to most of you (Me being the least excited about the whole thing). But Ive come up with some pretty good ways to get yourself off at the fact that the greatest rock band ever is returning home.
1. Play the kazoo.
There's nothing quite like the haunting beauty of the sound created by the kazoo. Unfortunately, Jeff has largely neglected the kazoo in his music. It's hard to imagine why he would do such a thing, but such is the case. However, no one ever said you can't play E.C. on the kazoo at home. Go ahead and teach yourself to play our songs on a shiny red kazoo, and you'll be glad you did.
Phillips Fun Tip: Get some friends who have kazoos of their own, and stage your own parade through town, playing "Plastic confessions" as you March down the street. When the cops roll by to hassle you, throw your kazoos at them and run.
2. Play with yourself.
Use your imagination! Make your own "925" video using animal sock puppets, a If you can't use socks, use small paper bags. If you can't use small paper bags, use Popsicle sticks. Grab the family video camera and make your own Ergots Child movie! When you're done, put the tape in a manila envelope and send it on over to the folks at MGM studios. They'll appreciate it.
3. Spread the word.
Don't Bogart Ergots Child. Be sure to share it with as many people as you can... your friends, your family, your pets, your proctologist, and anyone else you come into contact with (if you have a problem doing this, see "Winning Souls For Phill"). You'd be surprised how many people there are out there who have yet to be touched by this Band. Why, there are even people who don't know that weve been making songs. What are you waiting for? Get out there!
Phillips Fun Tip: Place copies of Ergots Child lyrics inside church hymnals. When people come and question you about it, blame it on God.
See you guys in a couple of days. Miss everyone. Get ready for your face to be ripped off with Rock.
Phill.
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October 25
Well I just want to clear a few things up for everyone. The recordings suck, but we know that. We mostly did them just so we would have a starting point when we get back. We put them up so you could get a really raw idea how we will sound. Like Flick said we will be going into a studio to record and Ep. So that will kick major ass...Lets just hope the drummer can keep time (which is me by the way). I have been doing a lot of practice on my pad out here in japan...since I can't bring my set, which is killer. Oh one more thing, I will be getting some new cymbals. Let just say a three inch chunk in my crash does make ever hit piercing...and not in that good way. Goodbye my Children ~Aaron~
Next! Well i guess it's my turn. Where to start. First off this deployment is killing me. I've been on det 4 times already and we're not even half way through. It's really leaveing me no time at all for new music. And even if i did have the time, my only outlet is an acoustic. And don't get me wrong i love acoustic music. And to be all honest i like to write acoustic music. But it's a huge change from the "Hive" back home. Where you have 24/7 access to every type of music hardwhere your heart desires. But on the other hand, haveing only an acoustic kinda forces you to perform out of your element. And if your good enough to pull it off, that really says something. And i think i've pulled it off pretty damn good considering the circumstances (I haven't forgot about you E.C.). Even still like all things in my music world, It has to keep changeing and eveloveing. And like eveything else, I'm wanting more and Acoustic is getting a little restrictive. Anyway, there are alot of plans in the work for when we get back. We're planing on a pretty kick ass P.A. system. And Aaron wants more drums than God. But what drummer dosen't? I on the other hand am looking at the Peavy 6505 II stack. Doing my research. Of course this will be after the "New Hive" is set up and E.C. gets settled back in. Like i said "Lot of plans".
Well have to take off. S#*t to take care of. Later ~Phill~
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September 2
So we have been on the road since june and aaron and ryan even before that. It's kinda wearing on me but we are finally half way through our deployment and I can feel the anxiety in our voices when we talk of home and making music. I'll freely admit that I am getting really antsy. I just wrote another song last night after I got inspired by the documentary BASTRDS OF YOUNG. Thanks Phil for showing me that. I recommend anyone who is in a band just starting or even if you have always been curious what happens and how bands become successful should watch this. So yea, I'm bored and work working on my shops training program and somehow found myself here. If a branch is strong enough to hold leaves it's strong enough to hold convictions. Make me red but it's not blushing it's brutality. A couple phrases to ponder through out your day. Check back here often. This blogging shit is kinda fun. ~FLICK~
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posted Apr 12
Hoebag82
This is the greatest band that a fan could ever
need!!!!!!!!
posted Oct 19
karmalicious21
NO I\'m your first true friend, you don\'t count your
in the band. I\'m gonna be a groupie... Can I throw my
panties at you now or l8er?
posted May 12