The Crowd Surfers is a crowd sourced cover band music/video project started August 13th 2011. The Crowd Surfers hope to release an album worth of free unique crowd sourced cover songs and videos by August 13 2012. In order to make this happen The Crowd Surfers need YOU to pick up an instrument, video camera, laptop or mic and contribute! Check out the blog bellow for full information on the status of the project, the sidebar for how you can contribute, or the launch page for a quick overview.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Song 1: I'm a Believer by Neil Diamond (Casio Toy Army Version)

Submissions are now being accepted for Neil Diamond's I'm a Believer, Casio Toy Army Version, so pick up a kazoo, ukulele, or knock the dust off your kid sister's Fisher Price xylophone and play along with this hit song made popular by the Monkeys and more recently revitalized by Smash Mouth.



What we have:
Nothing, this song is starting from scratch.

What we need:
Everything. This includes percussion, lead, and rhythm instrumentation, a lead, and possibly backup vocals, the whole 9 yards.

What's the angle:
Everybody plays! You don't have to own a fancy instrument to participate! (Although we won't automatically exclude you if you do.) Pick up your favorite cheapo toy instrument, bang on a pot with a spoon, or take a stab at singing the words. Being enthusiastic and energetic is the most important part of this cover.

What's the template:
Smashmouth's 2001 cover from the movie Shrek (linked above) will be used for tempo, general arrangement, and key. When you make your recording please play along with this version of the song or we won't be able to use your recording.

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