Songs in the Key of Beotch

That 1 Guy | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Righteous Babe
• ASIN: B0002OOUVO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,187 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. One

2. Weasel Potpie

3. Halfassed

4. Mudpies

5. Birds

6. Sparkle in the Sun

7. Axlrod

8. Ball o' Bonafide Fax

9. It's Raining Meat

10. Steamin' Hunks

11. Joyful Noise

12. Forgotten Whales

Editorial Reviews

Bass Player Magazine

"...That 1 Guy delivers earthshaking future funk from "the Magic Pipe" to accompany his madcap lyrics... ."

Product Description

For years, That 1 Guy has been stunning crowds with his remarkably peculiar one-man show, applying his stand-up bass prowess to the monstrous, homemade instrument. Standing nearly seven feet tall, The Magic Pipe is a chaotic collage of galvanized steel, duct tape and electronic gadgetry, run through an array of samplers and effects boxes.

On Songs In The Key Of Beotch, the pipe’s unique, throbbing sound propels Silverman through tales about roadkill meals, sadistic birds and showers of meat. Beotch is an inspired work of sonic insanity. It’s the antithesis of modern pop convention - the music captures the imagination just like any fresh-faced musical innovator, from The Beatles to Björk.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like nothing else I can think of, November 23, 2004

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John Doe (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs in the Key of Beotch (Audio CD)

That 1 Guy has to be seen live to get the full impact of what he's doing. Not that this is a bad CD, but it lacks the jaw-dropping je ne sai quois that he brings to the stage. I've had the privilege of seeing him a couple of times, and the manic intensity of the show has people looking at each other in stunned amazement as he drops his ridiculous science on the crowd.
That said, this CD is a good introduction to That 1 Guy; clever lyrics, offbeat material, and of course "The Pipe." If you are bored with what you've been listening to, try this; That 1 Guy is the biggest star you've never heard of.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Unlike Anything I've Ever Heard!, September 11, 2004

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Debbie K (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs in the Key of Beotch (Audio CD)

I encountered 'That 1 Guy' at Sacramento State University when he was giving a performance in the Student Union. I walked in during the last 30 seconds of his performance but the music caught my attention so much that I bought his CD. When I listened to it, I was surprised to find that I liked every song I heard. Each track blended into the next with ease and although the lyrics are a little unusual at times, they were extreamly enjoyable. The 'Magic Pipe' that he plays his music on is just amazing. One instument makes all those very different sounds..I would love to see how it works. This CD blends many popular music styles but gives them an edge that is completely its own. It's a wonderful break from the mainstream stuff that is heard on the radio and I would recommend this CD to anyone who is looking for some good music with a little bit of that something extra.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See him live at all costs! Then reminisce with the CD., June 13, 2005

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D. Sloan (PORTLAND, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs in the Key of Beotch (Audio CD)

I'm in total agreement with John Doe's assessment below. I'd just like to offer a bit of clarification: Amazon lists this as "Songs in the Key of Beotch [LIVE]." It isn't live, as in "live in concert" but as it says in the liner notes "Recorded live to 8 track." Unless you see him live, your ears will not comprehend how he accomplishes this. Truly jaw-dropping, and for that reason, I give this five stars, for pure musicality and creativity. And the tunes are great, and funny too!

Now we can only hope that the next album has more tracks featuring his one-of-a-kind Magic Cowboy Boot. (Only those who have seen him live know what I'm talking about!)