Audio CD review:
That 1 Guy - Songs in the Key of Beotch

That 1 Guy - Songs in the Key of Beotch

Band: That 1 Guy Title: Songs in the Key of Beotch Rating: Release Date: 2004-09-07 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 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

Jaw dropping musician Once upon a time, after his band played a poorly paid gig, Mike suggested to the bar owner that he might as well play the gig himself for that kind of mediocre payment. Songs in Key of Beotch marks the first recording of Mike "That 1 Guy" Silverman, inventor and master of the Magic Pipe. The owner challenged Mike by suggesting that he should in fact play a one man gig. In response to this challenge, That 1 Guy and the Magic Pipe was born. Songs in Key of Beotch is a fantastic recording of this artist in terms of what he actually sounds like. Unfortunately no recording will ever be a good representation of the intense performance put on by this amazing musician. That 1 Guy is definietly something you have to see firsthand, and even then you might not believe what you are seeing! Opening and performing with Buckethead in 2006 gave That 1 Guy some good exposure, and I was just one in a crowd that he left completely floored by his performance. This one man band is truly a spectacle of pure genius and this CD is a good place to start. I recommend this album and any opportunity to witness this artist live!. See him live at all costs! Then reminisce with the CD. I'd just like to offer a bit of clarification: Amazon lists this as "Songs in the Key of Beotch [LIVE]. I'm in total agreement with John Doe's assessment below. " 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!). Like nothing else I can think of Not that this is a bad CD, but it lacks the jaw-dropping je ne sai quois that he brings to the stage. That 1 Guy has to be seen live to get the full impact of what he's doing. 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. Wonderful! Unlike Anything I've Ever Heard! I walked in during the last 30 seconds of his performance but the music caught my attention so much that I bought his CD. I encountered 'That 1 Guy' at Sacramento State University when he was giving a performance in the Student Union. 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. You can see a complete list of all That 1 Guy discography, or go back to the That 1 Guy tabs