The E-Lab Sessions - Tears for Fears "Madworld"

We've posted a new E-Lab Session featuring a cover of Tears for Fear's hit single "Madworld". Check out the clip below...

BASSTARD DIARIES VOL.1,EDITION 2

RELATIONSHIPS

Greetings, fellow Earthlings!(LOOOVE that band)
Some of you might wonder how people, such as myself, maintain ANY kind of normalcy in everyday life...

Maybe not?

Anyway...

Between constant work to keep the financial wheels rolling in these COMPLETELY FUCKED economic times(thanks Bush administration, fuck you ALL with a red-hot poker) and the total collapse of the "old model" of the record industry, it's tougher than ever to keep doing what my band and countless other artist-types attempt.

One of the most commonly damaged, destroyed, and disappointing aspects of a lifestyle such as mine are the relationships with loved ones and close personal friends. Being in a band is like being married to (usually) two or more people and a manager(and their agenda),an attorney, everyone's "significant others" ,and most of everyone's extended circle(s) of friends.

One can see how that can completely compromise a person's ability to plan and execute any kind of personal satisfaction in everyday life without upsetting, or pissing off SOMEBODY...

I guess my point is that we ALL have to walk in balance on our own and juggle the needs of ,in my case, the band, and the things we have to do to move our careers ahead, or at least be able to keep on rolling. I have seen many an extremely talented individual knock somebody up, have a kid or two, and throw in the towel ,so to speak.. It's a shame, but this life isn't for most people, love it or hate it. Those of you who've been involved with someone in a band probably can relate to the amount of frustration, and disappointment people like myself cause due to our "spirit mission"

People either stick it out, and support as much as they have the heart to do so, or they run screaming and crying that we are self-absorbed douche bags with our heads either in the clouds or firmly up our asses :) All I know is that when I heard Jimi Hendrix for the first time, NOTHING was going to keep me from doing this, no matter if I died in the gutter, or took over the Playboy mansion after Hef bit the dust.

Music is the most powerful force I have witnessed.
It is invisible,tasteless,and weightless yet has the power to make people fight or fuck. I like a combination of the two... I kid,I kid...Love is an intangible force as well,and can have much of the same results as the aforementioned,but it requires a lot of maintenance and dedication.

So this is the impasse we all have to traverse...

How does one who already has a cruel,yet mesmerizing and captivating mistress(in my case being music) deal with love as well as the need and desire that accompanies it? I hope someone figures that one out and writes a book to help all of the rest of us bumbling idiots keep from breaking hearts and having our hearts broken while chasing this dragon called music...

Until next week,
The big red phone to Jesus is always busy,and God's always on vacation...

Fuck 'em,your oven's on pre-heat ];{D>

Coatez

The E-Lab Sessions

We have a series taking place on every Monday, every week. For "The E-Lab Sessions", we will be filming the live recording/production of songs we dig, streaming live at Livevideo.com/thebangkokfive.

Sessions will be produced by acclaimed producer and founder of The Supreme Beings of Leisure, Rick Torres. We will be recording "New Slang" by The Shins from "Oh, Inverted World", "Mad World" by Tears For Fears and "Time To Pretend" by MGMT off of "Oracular Spectacular" for starters.

If you have a song you'd love to hear us play, let us know and maybe we'll do it (Nothing lame please)

Win a guitar from The Bangkok Five!

Win a guitar from The Bangkok Five and Fender Guitars!! Email tb5contest@gmail.com with your email address/name/and name of your favorite TB5 song!

The Basstard Diaries Vol.1 edition 1

"ENTITLEMENT"
I have noticed certain individuals who seem to think the world revolves around them. Some of these people probably think the world is flat as well....I'm sure the Pope would agree. As I was saying... When I arrive at a four way stop, particularly here in the greater Los Angeles area (where entitlement issues reign supreme) A certain phenomena occurs rather frequently.

The person driving an unusually expensive car will blast through, often times not stopping at all, leaving the other drivers confused and bewildered...

NOW... Maybe this person is pregnant and driving themselves, hemorrhaging all over those deep,plush leather seats,to the emergency room, Maybe they are on fire..? Maybe they are a self-absorbed, clueless fuck that needs to be covered in honey and positioned very close to a huge anthill ;] One could say that's a bit harsh,but when one acts like a petulant child and endangers the rest of the world to achieve their oh-so-important endeavors, maybe their behavior should be corrected .

I guess my point is to look around oneself at this very ROUND world, full of other people, and leave room for others to breathe,or at the very least, bleed all over their seats on the way to the emergency room, after going FIRST at a four way stop in a Datsun B210.

Have a sinful weekend,or there won't be anyone to "SAVE"...

Coatez

The E-Lab Sessions (Covers from TB5)

"We have a series taking place on every Monday, every week. For "The E-Lab Sessions", we will be filming the live recording/production of songs we dig, streaming live at Livevideo.com/thebangkokfive.

First one is tomorrow at 2PM :)

Sessions will be produced by acclaimed producer and founder of The Supreme Beings of Leisure, Rick Torres. We will be recording "New Slang" by The Shins from "Oh, Inverted World", "Mad World" by Tears For Fears and "Time To Pretend" by MGMT off of "Oracular Spectacular" forjavascript:void(0) starters.
If you have a song you'd love to hear us play, let us know and maybe we'll do it (Nothing lame please)"

About our upcoming show on July 16th (The Key Club)

We have an important show coming up on July 16th at The Key Club in Hollywood, check out this release about the event. Hope to see you all there for this very special event. - TB5

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, JULY 10, 2008 – The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) is celebrating its third anniversary this year, and in the foundation’s honor a red carpet benefit concert will be held at the Key Club, 9039 Sunset Blvd. - doors open at 6:30pm. DLF Founder and Chairman David Lynch is an award-winning director, writer, and producer whose work includes Eraserhead, Elephant Man, Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, Straight Story, Mulholland Drive, and Inland Empire. Lynch will host the reception and silent auction which will be held from 7pm-8:30pm. The silent auction will feature a lithograph by David Lynch himself, a print of Bob Marley in one of his last photo sessions by photographer Glen La Ferman, artwork by local artists, clothing and music. David Lynch’s “Signature Cup” coffee brand will be served along with food and beverages, and DJ Ana Dim Mak will be spinning. Lynch, who will be announcing the bands, will be joined by Joe Escalante, radio personality on Indie 103.1. The Indie 103.l Morning Show with Joe Escalante (Mon.-Fri., 6am-10am) features David Lynch on-air as he gives the weather report.

Contributing sponsors of the event include Indie 103.1, LA Weekly, MySpace.com, and the Key Club. Proceeds from ticket sales (available at ticketmaster.com $15 general admission / $25 VIP seating) and silent auction earnings will be donated to the DLF.
At 8:30pm, there will be musical performances by Nico Vega, Gods and Monsters, 8MM, The Bangkok Five, Astra Heights and special musical guests.

Welcome to our blog

Welcome to our new blog here on Blogspot.com. Here you will be able to stay updated on anything and everything that has to do with The Bangkok Five. Our new album We Love What Kills Us is in-stores now, check it out on iTunes! - TB5