- "Purple Haze (Live)" (recorded in 1969 at the San Diego Sports Arena)
- "The Wind Cries Mary"
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:26PM (Unverified) said
Damn...
...now even *I* have to play this game.
...now even *I* have to play this game.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:27PM (Unverified) said
Fuck, now I have to buy this game.
Damn you yet again, activision. Damn you.
Damn you yet again, activision. Damn you.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:28PM NumberZero said
But Jimi was on GH1 with Spanish castle Magic.
But Master tracks of Jimi sold me on this game. Still will like RB2 more.
But Master tracks of Jimi sold me on this game. Still will like RB2 more.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:32PM (Unverified) said
Yes, but you see, Jimi in this game will be so over-charted TTFAF will look like child's-play.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 6:20PM Vcize said
GH is only over-charted on expert, so here's a little tip for you: DON'T PLAY IT ON EXPERT!
GH on Hard is the same speed/difficulty as RB on Expert anyway. Don't compare GH's "Expert" to Rock Band because there is no equivalent difficulty setting in Rock Band.
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GH on Hard is the same speed/difficulty as RB on Expert anyway. Don't compare GH's "Expert" to Rock Band because there is no equivalent difficulty setting in Rock Band.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 7:03PM (Unverified) said
Actually, I find RB much harder than GH (despite the Games Radar comparison)
I still can't pass Ballroom Blitz on medium :(
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I still can't pass Ballroom Blitz on medium :(
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 8:31PM (Unverified) said
"GH on Hard is the same speed/difficulty as RB on Expert anyway. Don't compare GH's "Expert" to Rock Band because there is no equivalent difficulty setting in Rock Band."
If you only count the disc songs, I could agree, but if you include DLC I'd say Rock Band has more hard charts than GH3.
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If you only count the disc songs, I could agree, but if you include DLC I'd say Rock Band has more hard charts than GH3.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 11:48PM (Unverified) said
"GH is only over-charted on expert, so here's a little tip for you: DON'T PLAY IT ON EXPERT!"
It's not the difficulty on GH's over-charting that annoys the crap out of me, oh no. You see, I actually find RB to be harder do to it's timing. GH's timing is pretty much GH2 covered in weak sauce.
However, I hate the fact that, as a multi-instrumentalist, the over-charting makes the whole song feel awkward, misplaced (notes), and rather "meh" after a few play-throughs. It's not even remotely how I play the songs irl (excluding a few songs in RB, such as afterlife, the guitar/bass parts are somewhat the same) and it just makes it odd.
You usually can go two ways with games, make it EXTREMELY over-done (God hand, UT3's multi-player, GH3) or make it more like the real thing (COD4, RB, etc). I'd much rather play the former than the latter when it comes to music games, thank you very much.
tl;dr: music game no sound like song.
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It's not the difficulty on GH's over-charting that annoys the crap out of me, oh no. You see, I actually find RB to be harder do to it's timing. GH's timing is pretty much GH2 covered in weak sauce.
However, I hate the fact that, as a multi-instrumentalist, the over-charting makes the whole song feel awkward, misplaced (notes), and rather "meh" after a few play-throughs. It's not even remotely how I play the songs irl (excluding a few songs in RB, such as afterlife, the guitar/bass parts are somewhat the same) and it just makes it odd.
You usually can go two ways with games, make it EXTREMELY over-done (God hand, UT3's multi-player, GH3) or make it more like the real thing (COD4, RB, etc). I'd much rather play the former than the latter when it comes to music games, thank you very much.
tl;dr: music game no sound like song.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 11:52PM (Unverified) said
latter than former*
I've had too much to drink tonight...
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I've had too much to drink tonight...
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:30PM Sora said
Harmonix: OH SNAP.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:32PM (Unverified) said
Funny how counter-culture has become commercial culture in today's America. Throw in a che guavara t-shirt, a few anarchy sew-on patches, ripped-when-new ripped jeans, skater shoes, and some lead hair dye and you'll just be oozing wiht "stick it to the man!" flavor!!!
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:33PM MarkHawk said
meh, I play drums... never really a fan. Great win for Hendrix fans though. w00t.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 6:10PM (Unverified) said
Jimi had two amazing drummers. Mitch Mitchell is a drum god.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 6:13PM (Unverified) said
Jimi had two amazing drummers. Mitch Mitchell is a drum god.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:33PM (Unverified) said
so how many bands are exclusive per side?
Isn't Metallica, Van Hallen, Aerosmith (not sure if they have a contract outside of GH: Aerosmith) on the GH side? Are there more?
What about RB? Any exclusive deals?
Isn't Metallica, Van Hallen, Aerosmith (not sure if they have a contract outside of GH: Aerosmith) on the GH side? Are there more?
What about RB? Any exclusive deals?
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:39PM (Unverified) said
Aerosmith, Van Halen, and Eagles have been cited as "exclusive" by Activision.
AC/DC is implied as a Rock Band exclusive, but I don't believe it's official.
Metallica is not an exclusive to either side.
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AC/DC is implied as a Rock Band exclusive, but I don't believe it's official.
Metallica is not an exclusive to either side.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:09PM (Unverified) said
damn, btw, has the song library for GH:WT been released? because Activision now has a huge library to pick from thanks to Universal...that and these exclusive deals should really give them the advantage
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 7:05PM aristokrat said
Activision can keep the Eagles. Who wants to play along to elevator music?
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Posted: Jul 22nd 2008 10:31AM Rockshop said
Doesnt matter if their exclusive, exclusive just covers the original DAT tapes being used, cover band versions are legal as long as you credit and pay the songwriter.
Intresting Fact! Your allowed to cover ANY song in the world, as long as you credit the songwriter properly and pay them their share, they don have to agree with you covering either,cause the money is handled by a third party (music union).
Even so, Jimi Hendrix original recordings went out of copyright a while ago, if you could get your hands on a DAT from the early era, your free to do as you wish without paying a penny.
(in other words, Jimi Hendrix Torrents are now legal)
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Intresting Fact! Your allowed to cover ANY song in the world, as long as you credit the songwriter properly and pay them their share, they don have to agree with you covering either,cause the money is handled by a third party (music union).
Even so, Jimi Hendrix original recordings went out of copyright a while ago, if you could get your hands on a DAT from the early era, your free to do as you wish without paying a penny.
(in other words, Jimi Hendrix Torrents are now legal)
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:37PM Buckshot said
Old news, this was announced last week...
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:40PM (Unverified) said
jimi who?
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:50PM (Unverified) said
I don't care. We all know how crappy live tracks sound. Anyway, never liked Hendrix anyway. I will probably buy it though if I can use my GH3 guitar and my Rock Band mic with it. Don't care about the drums, no way in hell I'm paying for another guitar.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 6:57PM (Unverified) said
"We all know how crappy live tracks sound." Sure, maybe old ones, but modern live mixes are actually done very well. I suggest you listen to Dream Theater's Live at Budokan and Score CD/DVDs. Sure, Labrie's vocals aren't album perfect, but they have improved since his injury. The tracks are fantasticly mixed. I can't wait for the Chaos in Motion DVD coming at the end of the year.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:47PM (Unverified) said
hahahahaha i guessed this! and no one believed me! Awesome!
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:49PM (Unverified) said
I thought Purple Haze, Foxy Lady and Little Wing were reported to make the cut.
This news makes me sad, no Little Wing :(
This news makes me sad, no Little Wing :(
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:52PM (Unverified) said
I'm partial to the SRV Little Wing version myself, but with no vocals it wouldn't be fun.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:55PM (Unverified) said
I like SRV tons, but I have a tendency to prefer original versions, specially when that Original Version comes from Jimi :p
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:33PM busydoinnothin said
I love Jimi, but seriously, that SRV cover of "Little Wing" is simply unreal. I swear to God, there are parts in that song that sound like he's playing two guitars at once.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:51PM samfish said
They should make him a boss and you play against him in Hell.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:51PM Suigi said
So wait...does this mean that Xavier Stone will have a new look for the game? He was rather Hendrixesque in GH III.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:52PM DeadPlasmaCell said
Nice.. Glad we're going to be able to use Rock Band instruments for GHWT, now there really is no reason NOT to get GHWT. Good times ahead.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:01PM DeadPlasmaCell said
I'm always up for a challenge.. I'm not into Drums yet so Rock Band was very boring for me for the most part.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 4:52PM (Unverified) said
Excuse me while I kiss this guy.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:09PM (Unverified) said
A'buh? I figured posting a commonly misinterpreted lyric from one of Hendrix's songs would be a fitting tribute and show of interest.
*shrugs*
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*shrugs*
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:15PM (Unverified) said
You know what? I think this is just the Comments feature messing up again. x_x;
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:16PM (Unverified) said
Chase- I +1'd you for the ref. Sadly, I feel your pain on the comment system. Ugh.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:34PM busydoinnothin said
Welp, looks like I'm definitely buying World Tour now.
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 5:34PM (Unverified) said
*Sigh* Another reason I have to buy both games...
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 6:11PM Ovy said
the only good news that can come of this is that Rock Band will also license Hendrix. Guitar hero just ain't the same since the gameplay was messed up in GH3.
Also, licensing his music is one thing; using his image is a disgrace.
Also, licensing his music is one thing; using his image is a disgrace.
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