Harmonix wants to know what you'd Rock Band to
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Harmonix has posted an open letter to future rockers asking what they'd like to see in their upcoming title Rock Band. Other than letting us know that the Rock Band guitar will be modeled after the Fender Stratocaster, we really don't know much more about the title. Obviously, the song list isn't complete yet and they need our help. We'll give them song ideas as long as they promise to keep the peripheral prices in check.
Now remember, as much as Harmonix might read our comments to see what people suggest, it's probably best to officially submit them directly. Things we'd like to see are contemporary, but a little off the beaten path. The fear with Rock Band is that because MTV and EA are involved, it's going to be all, like, Total Request Live (is that show still on?). How about some Cake, Beck and Scissor Sisters? Thankfully, Harmonix has always been good about including local Boston bands (their offices are in Cambridge, Ma) in their games to keep some true indie flavor in the mix. We're sure you all have suggestions -- let em rip! But remember, submit them on the official Rock Band site to have some chance of making it count.
Reader Comments (68)
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 3:29PM (Unverified) said
@ Rallion: thanks
I named my iPod "The most Awesome iPod ever" because everyone who's given it a scroll-through has loved it.
Well, except for my "ghetto-fly" sister.
I named my iPod "The most Awesome iPod ever" because everyone who's given it a scroll-through has loved it.
Well, except for my "ghetto-fly" sister.
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 3:38PM (Unverified) said
Hypnotize by System of a Down
The song would be really fun for guitar, bass, drum and singer. Please put that song in there.
The song would be really fun for guitar, bass, drum and singer. Please put that song in there.
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 3:44PM (Unverified) said
I'd like to see them toss in a couple of really out-of-center things. like, 'glosoli' by Sigur Ros, or 'moya' by Godspeed You Black Emperor, something from My Bloody Valentine's 'loveless', or, um, anything ever recorded by The Boredoms. but insofar as rock music? I nominate Soundgarden, 'jesus christ pose', Queens of the Stone Age, 'in the fade', and Sleater-Kinney, 'the fox.' seriously, they should just do an installment of RB or GH that's nothing but Steve Albini stuff. that would be brilliant.
oh, and: 'snail' by the Smashing Pumpkins, from 'gish.' that would be really good for the drummer in the band. nice.
oh, and: 'snail' by the Smashing Pumpkins, from 'gish.' that would be really good for the drummer in the band. nice.
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 4:02PM (Unverified) said
I would love to see Metallica's cover of Sabbra Kadabra, or even the original Black Sabbath version. I think that would be a lot more fun to rock out to than Master of Puppets, although that is also an excellent song.
Something by NOFX would also be nice, perhaps American Errorist or Dinosaurs Will Die.
I really want to suggest some Three Days Grace, but I don't think any of their stuff would be that great for Rock Band. I also second I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness.
Something by NOFX would also be nice, perhaps American Errorist or Dinosaurs Will Die.
I really want to suggest some Three Days Grace, but I don't think any of their stuff would be that great for Rock Band. I also second I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness.
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 5:37PM (Unverified) said
As long as we're all chiming in:
Private Idaho - B-52's
Sunshine Smile - Adorable
Beetlebum - Blur
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Speaking in Tongues - Eagles of Death Metal
New Sensation - INXS
here Comes your Man - Pixies
Barbarism Begins at Home - The Smiths
This is the One - The Stone Roses
Private Idaho - B-52's
Sunshine Smile - Adorable
Beetlebum - Blur
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Speaking in Tongues - Eagles of Death Metal
New Sensation - INXS
here Comes your Man - Pixies
Barbarism Begins at Home - The Smiths
This is the One - The Stone Roses
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 6:59PM busydoinnothin said
I submitted:
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - "Another Morning Stoner"
Mogwai - "Hunted By A Freak"
Pixies - "Gouge Away"
The Guess Who - "Shakin' All Over"
There's a lot of really good suggestions here. I'm happy to see all the props for the Pixies, and I even saw Television in there. Rock on.
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - "Another Morning Stoner"
Mogwai - "Hunted By A Freak"
Pixies - "Gouge Away"
The Guess Who - "Shakin' All Over"
There's a lot of really good suggestions here. I'm happy to see all the props for the Pixies, and I even saw Television in there. Rock on.
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 7:34PM Mike Knew said
Ok then Chris. Justin and Ludwig have crap taste in music. Chris is alright.
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 10:35PM (Unverified) said
JUDAS PRIEST
KISS
AC/DC
IRON MAIDEN
BLACK SABBATH
SEPULTURA
KISS
AC/DC
IRON MAIDEN
BLACK SABBATH
SEPULTURA
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 11:43PM (Unverified) said
The Beatles - Taxman
Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
The Yardbirds - The Train Kept A Rollin
The Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night
Cream - White Room
Black Sabbath - Symptom Of The Universe
Black Sabbath, Mk. II (Heaven & Hell) - Heaven & Hell
Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand (Highly unlikely, but oh well)
Deep Purple - Knockin' At Your Backdoor (One of my favorite intros to a song... amazing how it builds up)
Thin Lizzy - Emerald (gotta have dueling guitars)
AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
Yes - Roundabout
Rush - Xanadu
Genesis - Abacab (if there's a keyboard peripheral in the works)
Frank Zappa - Anything by him (actually... they should make a FZ spin-off Rock Band game that comes with a xylophone peripheral lol!)
Iron Maiden - Phantom Of The Opera
Saxon - Wheels Of Steel
Budgie - I Turned To Stone
Angel Witch - Angel Witch
Motorhead - Overkill
Judas Priest - A Touch Of Evil
Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
Megadeth - My Last Words
Queensryche - Surgical Straike
Fates Warning - The Apparition
Sepultura - Arise
Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh
Slayer - Angel Of Death
Testament - The Ballad
OverKill - Necroshine
Exodus - The Toxic Waltz
Iced Earth - Desert Rain
Blind Guardian - Goodbye My Friend
Faith No More - Woodpecker From Mars
Alice In Chains - Would?
Voivod - Phobos
Nevermore - Born
Evergrey - Blinded
Fear Factory - Archetype
Opeth - Ghost Of Perdition
Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
The Yardbirds - The Train Kept A Rollin
The Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night
Cream - White Room
Black Sabbath - Symptom Of The Universe
Black Sabbath, Mk. II (Heaven & Hell) - Heaven & Hell
Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand (Highly unlikely, but oh well)
Deep Purple - Knockin' At Your Backdoor (One of my favorite intros to a song... amazing how it builds up)
Thin Lizzy - Emerald (gotta have dueling guitars)
AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
Yes - Roundabout
Rush - Xanadu
Genesis - Abacab (if there's a keyboard peripheral in the works)
Frank Zappa - Anything by him (actually... they should make a FZ spin-off Rock Band game that comes with a xylophone peripheral lol!)
Iron Maiden - Phantom Of The Opera
Saxon - Wheels Of Steel
Budgie - I Turned To Stone
Angel Witch - Angel Witch
Motorhead - Overkill
Judas Priest - A Touch Of Evil
Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls
Megadeth - My Last Words
Queensryche - Surgical Straike
Fates Warning - The Apparition
Sepultura - Arise
Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh
Slayer - Angel Of Death
Testament - The Ballad
OverKill - Necroshine
Exodus - The Toxic Waltz
Iced Earth - Desert Rain
Blind Guardian - Goodbye My Friend
Faith No More - Woodpecker From Mars
Alice In Chains - Would?
Voivod - Phobos
Nevermore - Born
Evergrey - Blinded
Fear Factory - Archetype
Opeth - Ghost Of Perdition
Posted: Jun 8th 2007 12:00AM (Unverified) said
"Why does Harmonix Have to ALWAYS do something Konami did in their Bemani Line of games? Figure out something original."
Which Konami game had people using drum peripherals, guitar peripherals, and a microphone all in one?
Which Konami game had people using drum peripherals, guitar peripherals, and a microphone all in one?
Posted: Jun 8th 2007 1:34AM moopcow said
I don't know how ya'll came up with these. It would take me ages to go through my music and decide on FOUR that I like and fit the bill in terms of being suitable for this game. I'm trying... but, at this point I really can't keep track.
I like the Summer Romance suggestion (I love the focus on bass) but I thought I'd throw in A Crow Left of the Murder or Privilege. Also, if ya'll think White Stripes is good, how about some Raconteurs, Steady As She Goes or Level.
Speaking of Boston, how about some Dropkick Murphys, though Flogging Molly would be a better non-boston choice.
I like the Summer Romance suggestion (I love the focus on bass) but I thought I'd throw in A Crow Left of the Murder or Privilege. Also, if ya'll think White Stripes is good, how about some Raconteurs, Steady As She Goes or Level.
Speaking of Boston, how about some Dropkick Murphys, though Flogging Molly would be a better non-boston choice.
Posted: Jun 8th 2007 1:44AM moopcow said
Reading someone's suggestion of Sigur Ros made me realize people might not be considering all the requirements each song needs to be in Rock Band. Sigur Ros sings in another language, and part of Rock Band's gameplay is the microphone part, so how are regular Joes gonna feel about trying to sing an ultra-high pitch icelandic language song.
So anyway. When deciding on this shite, think about the fact that at least on hopefully most of the songs someone will be singing, playing guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. Not sure if I missed anything.
If you ask me this whole submitting songs thing is far-fetched. They don't have time to listen to hundreds of songs, especially the obscure ones. So if anything they'll pool the top submitted songs and choose from those.
So anyway. When deciding on this shite, think about the fact that at least on hopefully most of the songs someone will be singing, playing guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. Not sure if I missed anything.
If you ask me this whole submitting songs thing is far-fetched. They don't have time to listen to hundreds of songs, especially the obscure ones. So if anything they'll pool the top submitted songs and choose from those.
Posted: Jun 8th 2007 8:19AM Tye El Czar said
Cmon,guys. Let's go a little international, oy.
If you dig the well-composed music, oy, J-rock is your thing then, oy. Asian Kung-Fu Generation, L'arc~en~Ciel, Hirano Aya, Judy & Mary, etc. Look up their melodies on radioblogclub & just get used to foreign lyrics. For US, I say Muse, oy.
"Noones gonna take meee aliiive
you and I must fiight to surviiive"
oy.
If you dig the well-composed music, oy, J-rock is your thing then, oy. Asian Kung-Fu Generation, L'arc~en~Ciel, Hirano Aya, Judy & Mary, etc. Look up their melodies on radioblogclub & just get used to foreign lyrics. For US, I say Muse, oy.
"Noones gonna take meee aliiive
you and I must fiight to surviiive"
oy.
Posted: Jun 8th 2007 12:25PM (Unverified) said
du hast by rammstein
Posted: Jun 16th 2007 11:13PM (Unverified) said
Here's my picks:
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
System of a Down - Sugar
NOFX - Stickin in my Eye
Van Halen - Hot For Teacher
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
System of a Down - Sugar
NOFX - Stickin in my Eye
Van Halen - Hot For Teacher
Posted: Jun 20th 2007 5:09PM (Unverified) said
Helix - Everybody Pays The Price
Scorpions - Rock You like a Hurricane
Quiet Riot - Let's Go Crazy
Accept - Demons Night
RATM - Renegades of Funk
Ministry - Stigmata
Aerosmith - Walk this way
Scorpions - Rock You like a Hurricane
Quiet Riot - Let's Go Crazy
Accept - Demons Night
RATM - Renegades of Funk
Ministry - Stigmata
Aerosmith - Walk this way
Posted: Jul 6th 2007 3:13PM BaduhJooJoo said
There are so many tracks and bands I would love to see on rock band, but first of all, in regards to jason, Prince, IMO, does not belong in rock band or any other game ever. For the love.
Now onto my most wanted bands list for rock band. Any song from the bands on this list would make my life.
1. Led Zeppelin
2. the beatles
3. muse
4. the doors
5. brand new
6. deftones
7. weezer
8. 311
9. arctic monkeys
10. the strokes
11. the clash
12. smashing pumpkins
13. the smiths
14. the kinks
15. queens of the stone age
Now onto my most wanted bands list for rock band. Any song from the bands on this list would make my life.
1. Led Zeppelin
2. the beatles
3. muse
4. the doors
5. brand new
6. deftones
7. weezer
8. 311
9. arctic monkeys
10. the strokes
11. the clash
12. smashing pumpkins
13. the smiths
14. the kinks
15. queens of the stone age
Posted: Jul 6th 2007 3:45PM (Unverified) said
There have been some good suggestions so far. Rush, Dire Straits, System of a Down, Tool, Queen and Styx all sound awesome.
I also would like to see some Black Magic Woman by Santana, any Mars Volta (that would make for some fun times with the vocals), and wheres my Crazy Train? I WANT OZZY!!! Throw some Coheed and Cambria in there too but GIVE ME CRAZY TRAIN!!!
I also would like to see some Black Magic Woman by Santana, any Mars Volta (that would make for some fun times with the vocals), and wheres my Crazy Train? I WANT OZZY!!! Throw some Coheed and Cambria in there too but GIVE ME CRAZY TRAIN!!!
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