tbh i'm always kinda surprised when friends of mine that are like 10 yrs younger than me seem to still care about the beasties
― the 500 gats of bartholomew thuggins (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 9 September 2011 17:12 (twelve years ago) link
there's no reason they should care, but when I was a teenager I listened to "old" bands, y'know? just seems like Beasties fall from cooler-than-shit to eww-those-corny-old-white-guys??? in a relatively short span of time is pretty epic.
― A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Friday, 9 September 2011 17:18 (twelve years ago) link
unconfirmed rumor of MCA's passing?
http://globalgrind.com/news/adam-yauch-mca-beastie-boys-dies-47-photos
― diamanda ram dass (Edward III), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:00 (twelve years ago) link
really hoping this isn't true...these guys were so big to me when I was a teenager
― That's a pretty funky dance, Garfield. Show me how you do it. (frogbs), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:01 (twelve years ago) link
Can anyone confirm?
http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/04/beastie-boys-adam-yauch-dead/
― Badmotorfinger Debate Club (MFB), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:01 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.pitchfork.com/news/46406-rip-adam-yauch-of-the-beastie-boys/
― good luck in your pyramid (Neil S), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:01 (twelve years ago) link
oh man, no way!
― tylerw, Friday, 4 May 2012 17:03 (twelve years ago) link
fuck!!!! RIP :(
― That's a pretty funky dance, Garfield. Show me how you do it. (frogbs), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:03 (twelve years ago) link
no no no no no please no
― Peppermint Patty Hearst (VegemiteGrrl), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:04 (twelve years ago) link
fuck, I always thought he had luckily beaten the cancer, sad news...
― V79, Friday, 4 May 2012 17:04 (twelve years ago) link
Oh shit.
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:06 (twelve years ago) link
FUCK
― Silky Slim (dan m), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:07 (twelve years ago) link
awwwww fuck
deserves his own RIP thread, surely
― Roger Barfing (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:07 (twelve years ago) link
horrible news, cancer can get tae fuck
― zappi, Friday, 4 May 2012 17:09 (twelve years ago) link
Oh fucking hell
― Roz, Friday, 4 May 2012 17:09 (twelve years ago) link
xxpost -- Rather.
RIP Adam Yauch/MCA of the Beastie Boys
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 4 May 2012 17:09 (twelve years ago) link
damnit when I saw this thread get bumped I thought it was them announcing a new album
― That's a pretty funky dance, Garfield. Show me how you do it. (frogbs), Friday, 4 May 2012 17:36 (twelve years ago) link
Tempted to do a POX thread. But would that be Beasties overkill, or is there still enough Beasties love in the wake of Yauch's passing to make it worthwhile?
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Tuesday, 29 May 2012 10:53 (twelve years ago) link
We did just have a Beastie Boys PoXX thread. Just check everyone's ballots.
― how's life, Tuesday, 29 May 2012 11:00 (twelve years ago) link
And then cut them in half.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Tuesday, 29 May 2012 11:15 (twelve years ago) link
http://soundcloud.com/ninja-tune/solid-steel-radio-show-31-8-1
Solid Steel in association with Serato (31st August) 3 years ago Solid Steel DJs Cheeba, Moneyshot and Food had the idea of collaborating on a version of the Beastie Boys‘ ‘Paul’s Boutique’ album made entirely from the original sample sources, shortly after Moneyshot aired his mix of their ‘Check Your Head’ album in the same way.
Finally the result is here, titled ‘Caught In The Middle Of A 3-Way Mix’ - each of them have taken a third of the album to work on and combined their efforts into a mix that will make you hear it in a new way. Aside from the original sample sources they’ve included commentary from the Beasties, vintage interviews, demo versions and much more.
The mix was over half way completed when they heard the tragic news of MCA‘s death in May so the impetus to finish it was instantly doubled and new meaning given to the project. It goes without saying that this is also a tribute to Adam Yauch and the legacy he left behind and we hope it will be embraced by Beastie fans around the globe.
Caught In The Middle of A 3-Way Mix - a tribute to The Beastie Boys' 'Paul's Boutique' album
― This cad needs a cordial introduction to Eugene of Oxbow. (forksclovetofu), Saturday, 1 September 2012 18:14 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIO8LdsoN8g
― Sounds like a forks display name (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 27 January 2015 02:33 (nine years ago) link
so many rushing to disparage the 'Boys at the top of this thread.
― diss strychnine (dog latin), Tuesday, 27 January 2015 09:41 (nine years ago) link
One of the things Ad-Rock is doing now:
A gathering on Thursday in New York of “Artists for Warren” included some notable possible supporters of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Dem who keeps insisting that she’s not running despite clamor among the fans of her populist message. The cool kids in attendance at the indie/arty mixer included Adam Horovitz (aka Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys) and actress Chloe Sevigny, we’re told. The host committee included actor Mark Ruffalo, and music was by Tennessee Thomas, a British drummer/actress.
The swanky backdrop? The loft of Julie Pacino (yeah, her dad’s name is Al) and Jennifer DeLia, filmmakers behind the production company Poverty Row Entertainment.
Per the invite: “Attendance is not an endorsement of Warren for President. Rather, this is an invitation to meet as a group of artists and activists to discuss how an Elizabeth Warren run could change the conversation, build progressive power, and move us closer to our shared vision of an America where everyone has a fighting chance.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2015/01/26/celebs-like-mark-ruffalo-and-chloe-sevigny-may-be-ready-for-elizabeth-warren/
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 27 January 2015 17:07 (nine years ago) link
seeeing Adrock being the dutiful husband in the punk singer kinda warmed my heart tbh
― Οὖτις, Tuesday, 27 January 2015 17:10 (nine years ago) link
http://blog.funkygog.de/data/2006/10/beastie-boys-ill-communication-cover-back.jpeg
The back cover of 'Ill Communication' (I think - the one with 'sabotage' on it anyway) says it all for me: "Look at the funny coloured people! They've got natural rhythm you know! Wasn't Shaft a good film!" Patronising bastards.― DG, Sunday, 11 February 2001 20:00 (13 years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
huh?
― Brio2, Tuesday, 27 January 2015 17:17 (nine years ago) link
old ilx had some weird opinions
these days I would defend them more stridently than I do upthread, the first three albums are such a great arc
― Οὖτις, Tuesday, 27 January 2015 17:29 (nine years ago) link
DG was a shit poster don't worry about it
― #Research (stevie), Tuesday, 27 January 2015 17:39 (nine years ago) link
not worried about it, just kind of hilarious.
― Brio2, Tuesday, 27 January 2015 17:52 (nine years ago) link
http://www.aloha-miscreant.com/2014/12/the-ultimate-beastie-boys-sample-source.html
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 24 October 2015 16:01 (eight years ago) link
The Beastie Boys slayed the crowd the couple times I saw them play live in the early 90s. Outdoor arena half emptied out with the Smashing Pumpkins trying to follow them at the Lollapalooza I saw them at. To be fair, a group would have had to have a unique hook to get an audience's energy back up after these guys especially at an all day concert. First time I saw them was at a cow arena at a state fair grounds on Halloween after Check Your Head came out with the Rollins Band and Da' Lench Mob. Really mixed crowd of punks, b-boys and people that knew the videos many of which where getting their slam dance on for the first time. They were really fun live, one of the best live acts I saw of that time.
― earlnash, Saturday, 24 October 2015 17:44 (eight years ago) link
Thank you so much for that link Josh! I've had a Paul's Boutique sample CD and totally loved it. Looking forward to hearing this...
― AdamVania (Adam Bruneau), Saturday, 24 October 2015 17:54 (eight years ago) link
https://open.spotify.com/track/1GhvZVUOeP6jdEAQvXtEoJ?si=XUxYzfWESwiEdaqqEXGJ4g
― calstars, Thursday, 28 June 2018 03:59 (five years ago) link
I gazed over someone's shoulder at a review copy of the book the other day and it looks nuts. I've heard it's not very revealing, but it looks fun.
― Arthur Funzonerelli (stevie), Thursday, 28 June 2018 06:33 (five years ago) link
Yeah does this look great or what?
https://cdn.hiconsumption.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Beastie-Boys-Book-1.jpg
Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys’ New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises.
https://kingsroadmerch.com/beastie-boys/view/?id=13926&cid=2024
― piscesx, Saturday, 29 September 2018 13:52 (five years ago) link
Hope piskor did the comic
― Οὖτις, Saturday, 29 September 2018 15:24 (five years ago) link
Been looking forward to the memoir but I hope there's a non-coffee table regular book version too.
― change display name (Jordan), Saturday, 29 September 2018 15:38 (five years ago) link
Finger lickin good y’all
― calstars, Saturday, 29 September 2018 16:42 (five years ago) link
Ranking their catalog, one misstep at a time.
― You like queer? I like queer. Still like queer. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 6 October 2018 01:42 (five years ago) link
cursed with the terrible digital reproduction that plagued early hip-hop and Def Jam productions in particular
?
“Body Movin'” benefited from a much-aired Fatboy Slim remix and Spike Jonze album
??¿?!
― I baste my thigh, gent (sic), Saturday, 6 October 2018 02:07 (five years ago) link
Hello Nasty is the last time it seemed like they were really trying but tbh the rapping bores me to tears and the genre-hopping feels thin, I never go back to it
― Οὖτις, Saturday, 6 October 2018 02:27 (five years ago) link
Body Movin'” benefited from a much-aired Fatboy Slim remix and Spike Jonze album
― I baste my thigh, gent (sic)
I corrected that. Not sure why I thought Jonze directed it.
― You like queer? I like queer. Still like queer. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 6 October 2018 02:32 (five years ago) link
Revisited -to the 5 boroughs- recently. That was a mistake
― calstars, Saturday, 6 October 2018 02:57 (five years ago) link
"Spike Jonze album" was baffling on the face of it. I didn't even twig that you were denying Hornblower, thought you miiight have meant the sleeve (a Drawing Board job iirc, that failed to draw from Diabolik fumetti in the way the video successfully sampled the film adaptation)
I bought 5 Boroughs in the ltd-ed textured packaging but only managed one play. sadly the remixes were all pretty great, suggesting that they could have done better by opening up the studio after dumping Mario, instead of replacing him with themselves.
― I baste my thigh, gent (sic), Saturday, 6 October 2018 03:17 (five years ago) link
especially the Just Blaze version of Ch-Check It Out, which got its own bespoke video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm22GRJhGak (which in turn likely inspired the excellent Letterman performance)
― I baste my thigh, gent (sic), Saturday, 6 October 2018 03:20 (five years ago) link
Man this is a really great copy of the '98 MTV 2 hour special; Beastieography, with all the bumpers and Sifl And Olly adverts and MTV promos and such.. it's freakin amazing https://vimeo.com/68587522
There's been a version on YouTube for years that's way shorter and looks terrible.
― piscesx, Saturday, 6 October 2018 03:49 (five years ago) link
― Οὖτις, Saturday, October 6, 2018 3:27 AM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
^^^^ This.
― canary christ (stevie), Sunday, 7 October 2018 15:56 (five years ago) link
nooooo
hello nasty is grate
― the late great, Sunday, 7 October 2018 16:34 (five years ago) link
it’s definitely their fifth best album but still
― the late great, Sunday, 7 October 2018 16:35 (five years ago) link