Community Event / Creation Elite Parody Songs

[Serpentstar]

I don't know about anyone else, but I was laughing so hard I practically fell out of my chair!

If only you can get some Elite themed video's to go along with them.

Keep em coming. Add me to your subscribers listing!

 

[Alien]

OK, someone has to re-write this to an Elite theme:

No-one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century
That human affairs were being watched from the timeless worlds of space
No-one could have dreamed that we were being scrutinized as someone with a microscope studies creatures that swarm and multiply in a drop of water
Few men even considered the possibility of life on other planets
And yet, across the gulf of space, minds immeasurably superior to ours
Regarded this Earth with envious eyes
And slowly, and surely, they drew their plans against us.

 

[DigitalDuck]

If you haven't noticed, Pyskokow and myself and are producing one each at least, every day

Well, I meant specifically related to the groups... I think there was one about Ironman before, now there's one about PvE... that means you just need to make one for Solo players to the tune of "All By Myself"...

 

[psykokow]

The Commander Lyrics

On a warm supernova, in a viper bound for nowhere,
I met with a commander; we were both too tired to fight.
So we took turns a starin' out our windows at the darkness
'Til boredom overtook us, and he began to speak.

He said, "Son, I've made my life out of readin' people's faces,
And knowin' what their cargos were by the way they held their eyes.
So if you don't mind my sayin', I can see you're carrying slaves.
For a taste of your Lavian Ale I'll give you some advice."

So I handed him my bottle and he drank down my last swallow.
Then he bummed a servant boy and asked me for a fight.
And the night got deathly quiet, and his face lost all expression.
Said, "If you're gonna play the game, boy, ya gotta learn to play it right.

You got to know when to blast 'em, know when to board 'em,
Know when to hide away and know when to run.
You never fire yer weapon when you're sittin' near a station.
There'll be time enough for blastin' when the tradin's done.

Now Ev'ry commander knows that the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to jettison and knowing when to lie.
'Cause good cargo turns a profit, bad cargo leaves you poorer,
And the best that you can hope for is to fly in your sleep."

So when he'd finished speakin', he turned back towards his window,
Crushed out his cigarette and drifted off to sleep.
And somewhere in the darkness the commander, he still flying.
But his tired and aged body, I blasted into space.

You got to know when to blast 'em, know when to board 'em,
Know when to hideaway and know when to run.
You never fire yer weapon when you're sittin' near a station.
There'll be time enough for blastin' when the tradin's done.
Chrousx3

 

[Mobius]

have to say buddy, that the more your do the better they get, not dissing your earlier stuff, but your recent work is on the verge of becoming the official sound track to elite

 

[psykokow]

thanks you!! Very kind! heres the fiver

 

[Listeri69]

(the tune is the ballad of john and yoko - Beatles) I think this is my best one yet


Standing in the dock of lave station
Trying to get some cargo on board
The man in the back said your ticket is black
You know i can't even give you some fuel

Christ you know it ain't easy
You know how hard fines can be
The way things are going
I'm never reaching Elite.....

Finally found a smugglers hangout
An' started to unload my grain
Then out of the black I was under attack
Because the feds had me located again

Christ you know it ain't easy
You know how hard fines can be
The way things are going
I'm never reaching Elite.....

Just escaped with a beat up old cobra
Hiding by some rocks for a week
The Bulitin said, "we really want this guy dead"
I said "I'm only trying to make up some rank"

Christ you know it ain't easy
You know how hard fines can be
The way things are going
Im never reaching Elite.....

Dumping all your cargo to get away
Giving any ship a wide berth
Last week the feds said
"Oh boy, when your dead
Someones gonna make a fortune out of you"

I Made a mistake visiting Diso
Meeting a large group on the hunt
The people there said. "he's there right ahead"
Then I was shot until I almost was dead'

Christ you know it ain't easy
you know how hard fines can be
the way things are going
im never reaching Elite....

Hit the lever for the escape pod
Didn't have enough time to pack
The men from the feds said, "your fines are now paid
The orange sidewinders parked round the back"

Christ you know it ain't easy
you know how hard fines can be
the way things are going
im never reaching Elite....

 

[Alien]

OK, someone has to re-write this to an Elite theme:

No-one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century
That human affairs were being watched from the timeless worlds of space
No-one could have dreamed that we were being scrutinized as someone with a microscope studies creatures that swarm and multiply in a drop of water
Few men even considered the possibility of life on other planets
And yet, across the gulf of space, minds immeasurably superior to ours
Regarded this Earth with envious eyes
And slowly, and surely, they drew their plans against us.

No-one would have believed in the last years of the twentieth century
That gaming affairs were being changed from the timeless town of Cambridge
Two men who had dreamed that we would be stupefied
as someone with three lives studies a map of a procedurally generated galaxy
Few men even considered the possibility of landing on other planets
And yet, across the gulf of 22 kilobytes, minds immeasurably superior to ours
Regard the BBC Micro with envious eyes
And slowly, and surely, they drew their wire-frame graphics.

 

[psykokow]

I have two more written, hoping to record them tonight,

Not sure if its a good idea to post the lyrics first or post them both together..

So Tonight it should be Metalica and The Offspring...could be good... probably not though!!

Both Trading Songs!!!

These are a song for the traders....but pirates... listen closely..

You dont always gotta trade your stuff, sometimes infact thats not right to do..
sometimes you gotta hold it back, and wait for better prices too..
Some times its good for the police
somtimes its good for some sheep
sometimes ya gotta say hey,
Im gonna trade this... lightly.

ooh I may work on that un soon

 

[Minti2]

I have two more written, hoping to record them tonight,

Not sure if its a good idea to post the lyrics first or post them both together..

So Tonight it should be Metalica and The Offspring...could be good... probably not though!!

Both Trading Songs!!!

These are a song for the traders....but pirates... listen closely..

You dont always gotta trade your stuff, sometimes infact thats not right to do..
sometimes you gotta hold it back, and wait for better prices too..
Some times its good for the police
somtimes its good for some sheep
sometimes ya gotta say hey,
Im gonna trade this... lightly.

ooh I may work on that un soon

Love offspring! looking forward to these ones!

 

[psykokow]

Recording is on hold.... just checking permission regarding the use of these backing tracks...

Will get back sooon.... hoping we can carry on but just need to check. Want to keep it as above board as possible..

 

[Minti2]

Recording is on hold.... just checking permission regarding the use of these backing tracks...

Will get back sooon.... hoping we can carry on but just need to check. Want to keep it as above board as possible..

really? ah man your just hitting the big time with these, i want a bit of offspring!

you might have to go underground then, become a pirate!

 

[psykokow]

Seriously though I want to do them as legit as I can... and having read the terms of use... its a little close to call... though Im hoping to clear it up REALLY quickly..

 

[Minti2]

Seriously though I want to do them as legit as I can... and having read the terms of use... its a little close to call... though Im hoping to clear it up REALLY quickly..

Agreed, make sure its all above board, you dont want to get hit for royalties or anything else.....hopefully you will be ok

oh getting the pics back tuesday so hopefully i will put them up then

 

[psykokow]

Right well its quite a revelation....

Parodies come under fair use... didn't know that... EXCEPT that is where the parody is about the original song.. You still have issues using the backing track due to performance rights etc which my paid fee covers for public performance.. so thats ok with a nod and a wink. For live performances..

Now with Podcasting, there is a reasonable fee for use of music within certain stipulations.. ie is it downloadable? or just streamable? both can be bought with limitations and not too expensive... but these fee's do not cover parodies..

So basically in order to record a parody AND offer it online as streaming or download or both you need.
1. Performance license (for the backing track used specific to use ie dowloading).
2. Streaming License (for composition and lyrics)
3. Download License (for compositions and lyrics)
4. Permission and approval of your parody lyrics (unknown what fee applicible)..

These licenses are irrespective of whether you are charging or not, in the case of parodies for here, it could be argued strongly that they are being used to advertise a product... thats quite a fair argument really.

So long story short... the parodies are currently unlicensed, and without approval or authority. I hope to see the practicality of fixing this up, but I don't relish a lyric approval carry on with back and forth and back and forth.. and frankly noone would pay for them anyway coz like I can't sing.
So until I hear back from the appropriate places I have pulled the files for now. I will replace them should i successfully obtain the correct permissions.

I have to add these steps have been taken on my own account and not from a threatening email or anything sordid.. I was chatting to fozza and I thought I need to check the license on these.

So in a private function, (closed party invite only), I AM permitted to sing a song using the backing tracks I have paid for..... But not to be recorded..

Its quite interesting how complicated they have made it.. and for a project of fun and carry on... its really not worth the hassle..

HOWEVER... WE can write ANY lyrics we want as a parody... regardless.... the only ISSUE is recording and performance..

So thats where I am currently... I find it interesting and curious to see if I can get the right permissions for these... so I will update you all as it unravels..

I will of course continue to write parodies and perform them in the comfort of my own head, and house...

And hopefully I will be tip top legal to share them with you all... without any potential litigation.

 

[Minti2]

Ah mate, bad news! seriously a shame, like others have really enjoyed yours and others excellent fun efforts into the Parodies, really loving the rock tracks particularly...

all a bit of a minefield to say the least!
heres hoping you get a good result back eventually

 

[Alien]

Pyskokow, as long as you are not charging for them and not making a profit, I honestly cannot see any artist or recording company suing you for it.
It is sensible though to have removed the links to the recordings just in case, I don't blame you for that at all.

There was a case of an American company (insurance / bank? and name escapes me anyway) who had a "We are great" function and had a song commisioned to celebrate themselves. the song leaked out. It got onto Youtube. It went viral. The company took that the wrong way, and took legal action to have the song removed from the WHOLE internet. PR disaster.

Unless you seriously plan to make money from it ... I wouldn't worry.

 

[psykokow]

I am not worried in the slightest..... its only likely to cause problems 1. if the file is so popular (unlikely) it out downloads the original
2. Someone complains
3. Used in some other way..

Im pretty sure it won't cause any grief, but I'd like to see how much it would take to be legal... so far 3 emails..

 

[Alien]

There is another answer, write out the lyrics and have someone not mentioning any names put music to it for you.

 

[Sir.Tj]

It'll be a shame if you can't do any more, I've literally had tears streaming down my face with laughter at some of them.

Yours and Aliens song is my favourite by far.

Fingers crossed you can clear up the legal side.