Slash says Velvet Revolver singer search is 'still ongoing'

[Jizzo]

i hope they pick someone soon

[FunkyMonkey]

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Velvet Revolver Audition tracks

You may have seen the 'Keanan Duffty Auditions For Velvet Revolver' clip on youtube recently. What's that all about? Well, a few months ago I received 2 instrumental tracks from VR's management Sanctuary Artist Management after I had requested the opportunity to audition for the Velvet Revolver lead singer job. Oh, the audacity!

The two afore mentioned tracks are the wonderfully named: 'Motha Fucka' and a second track called 'Clappy'. My task was to add lyrics, and vocals. Earl Slick agreed to accompany me to Club House studios in Rhinebeck, NY, to produce the session.

The tracks 'Fear No Evil' and 'Prima Donna' are the results. I hope VR fans enjoy them. I had the honor to sing with Matt Sorum and the Camp Freddy boys at the Hilfiger Sessions' show in New York earlier this year. Matt is a great guy and I hope that VR are able to fill the big shoes vacated by Mr Scott Weiland.


Keanan Duffty: Velvet Revolver Audition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anCuMO2XxzM

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=137507311&blogID=445723178

[m_rated96]

no offense, to keenan, he sounds like a really nice guy. But dude, stick to fashion or maybe indie music if that fails. Man i would HATE if VR sounded like that.

he's got an aussie accent too. WTF? i thought he was british.

I have a friend who would nail that VR lead spot, but he lives in AUS and is too young (20). LOL . But he makes keenan look like a massive newbie.

[Hudson]

Terrible! This is probably one of the worst auditions ever, not to mention cheesy as shit lyrics. I cannot believe those guys actually thought any of that sounded cool. The only cool thing was the actual music. I might as well audition for the part.

[don_vercetti]

that keanon duffy video stopped as a i was watching it, and now says "video unavailable"!  Music sounded good, hadn't got to vocals yet. 

[FunkyMonkey]

that keanon duffy video stopped as a i was watching it, and now says "video unavailable"!  Music sounded good, hadn't got to vocals yet. 

It seems to still be working here:

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108580

[Grouse]

hmm to bad that they decided not to include motherfucka on libertad, it could've been one of the stronger songs imo. Would love to hear the recording with scott on it because I really don't like this guy.

[FunkyMonkey]

I can see why the search is "still ongoing" 

[Grouse]

haha indeed, I'm guessing vr just send out a shitload of tapes to alot of people and sadly this guy was one of them....

He's a fucking fashion designer for crying out loud 

[jarmo]

He's a fucking fashion designer for crying out loud 

And Matt has a clothing line....

Perfect! 





/jarmo

[oldgunsfan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKJ3YjD5q9o&feature=related

for an unknown, I stumbled on this and liked it

[Smoking Guns]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKJ3YjD5q9o&feature=related

for an unknown, I stumbled on this and liked it

Not bad!  Wonder if he has a good range...

[lynn1961]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKJ3YjD5q9o&feature=related

for an unknown, I stumbled on this and liked it

Whoo!    I want that guy as the next lead singer!!  (but only if his hair's still that long)

[lynn1961]

that keanon duffy video stopped as a i was watching it, and now says "video unavailable"!  Music sounded good, hadn't got to vocals yet. 

You didn't miss anything.  He sucked. 

[Hudson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKJ3YjD5q9o&feature=related

for an unknown, I stumbled on this and liked it

He sounds like Scott, and is better than Keenan Duffy guy, but I am not sure if I am sold. I don't know about his writing ability, but VR definitely needs someone who can write great lyrics. They cannot afford to compromise writing ability or vocal range. I don't even think Scott was writing great material in VR. I think he could have done better.

The new singer will have to write lyrics for new music so I do not want someone that can cover VR tunes because they sound like Scott but then write shitty lyrics to songs. I would also add they need someone with stage presence like Axl or Scott. I still think they will have to go with someone of  the pedigree of a Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, etc., even if its not them.

I imagine VR will be pressured or feel pressured to compete with GNR like a rivalry. Axl has the GNR name going for him and he went out and hired some great musicians. Although none of them have in my opinion the stage presence of the original members they are not fronting the band. The lead singer is usually the face of the band. In VR, that is a difficult task because of the Slash, Duff, and Matt were all in GNR. They need a big name lead singer that at the very least blends in with the rest of the band not fades away into the background.

Slash said when he heard Axl sing that he wanted him in his band because he thought he was amazing. I know Axl's don't grow on trees, but Slash should get a guy that he feels like WHOA! I want that guy in my band! Not like... yeah this guy will do.

[Hudson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSAVJG4qQfY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktow_fkSwe4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2GFNhicvcE&feature=related

Check this guy out he sounds pretty cool. I have not seen him before on here. He sounds and reminds me of GNR's original blend blues rock and punk. What do you guys think?

[Grouse]

And another audition tape if I'm correct, sounds pretty decent imo

http://www.daletoth.com/media.html

or am i posting old news right now?

[GNR4L]

How about VR give it a rest and their done ! too bad they decided to leave GnR, probaly kicking themselves.

[oldgunsfan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKJ3YjD5q9o&feature=related

for an unknown, I stumbled on this and liked it

He sounds like Scott, and is better than Keenan Duffy guy, but I am not sure if I am sold. I don't know about his writing ability, but VR definitely needs someone who can write great lyrics. They cannot afford to compromise writing ability or vocal range. I don't even think Scott was writing great material in VR. I think he could have done better.

The new singer will have to write lyrics for new music so I do not want someone that can cover VR tunes because they sound like Scott but then write shitty lyrics to songs. I would also add they need someone with stage presence like Axl or Scott. I still think they will have to go with someone of  the pedigree of a Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, etc., even if its not them.

I imagine VR will be pressured or feel pressured to compete with GNR like a rivalry. Axl has the GNR name going for him and he went out and hired some great musicians. Although none of them have in my opinion the stage presence of the original members they are not fronting the band. The lead singer is usually the face of the band. In VR, that is a difficult task because of the Slash, Duff, and Matt were all in GNR. They need a big name lead singer that at the very least blends in with the rest of the band not fades away into the background.

Slash said when he heard Axl sing that he wanted him in his band because he thought he was amazing. I know Axl's don't grow on trees, but Slash should get a guy that he feels like WHOA! I want that guy in my band! Not like... yeah this guy will do.

While I agree with everything you said about the new singers ability to write quality songs/lyrics; it's hard to say about this guy's writing ability b/c he only covered two VR songs-didn't have fresh material from the band to demo. Though looking at the guy's live shows (if the footage was from him live), it looks like he's definitly got stage presence.  Of course, the singer from Wolfmother is looking for a new band and i think would sound great with those guys.

[Hudson]

Of course, the singer from Wolfmother is looking for a new band and i think would sound great with those guys.

That would be a great pick