Much as we try to avoid giving away stuff that precludes our readers in far away lands (we love you, Australia!), we figured this one would be worth the frequent flier miles. You’ve probably heard that Of Montreal is playing a show called New York by New York performing one set as Of Montreal, and one set as the world’s greatest karaoke band. Also, you’ve probably heard that the show’s sold out. Obviously.
But fear not, reader friend. Not only are we gonna help you get in, but we’re giving you the chance to sing with the band! Entering is easy: Give us the song you wanna sing with Of Montreal. That’s it! Remember, it’s karaoke — and OM’s playing a full set of their own awesomeness afterwards — so pick a tune from someone else’s repertoire. Since Kevin and the crew are the ones playing the thing, we figured it’d only be fair to let them pick the winner.
If Of Montreal likes your song, you’ll get two tickets (one for you, one for your friend who will cheer for you and snap pics on a cellphone), and you’ll sing it, with the band backing you up, on April 14th at Studio B in Brooklyn.
Sorry, we can only have one grand prize winner. But we’re sure you guys will come up with fun suggestions. So in addition, we’ll pick two runners up, and each will get a pair of tix and watch the proceedings with karaoke envy. Sound good?
To enter the contest, click here. Entries must be received by Wednesday, April 4th at noon EST.
Big thanks to NY Mag and Of Montreal for making this happen! Now scroll through your iTunes and get clicking.
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“Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne
Bonnie Tyler – “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
This song will speak directly to their love of histrionics. Plus, I totally can’t sing, which will make the song that much more devastating
Make sure to click on the official contest entry page — those are the submissions Of Montreal will choose from! AFTER you enter there, feel free to post your song in the comments so everybody else can judge you
If only I was in New York!
this is totally unrelated, but wilco’s new album is streaming from their website again for anyone who missed it a month ago or whenever. enjoy
George Michael – Careless Whispers
Try beating that one.
No duh, Amrit. Like I expected to be found through this comments section should my pick have been, um, picked by Of Montreal.
Love Potion No.9 – The Searchers
I’m a champion at karaoke.
Erasure – A Little Respect
Oh yes, that would dominate.
If only host Alan Shemper picked the winning song; I’d sing Day Bidet from Godspell.
My bare penis will perform Nessun Dorma from Turandot.
“Protect Ya Neck” by the Wu.
juicy – notorious big
Brooklyn.
Chumbawamba – Tubthumping
Falco – Rock Me Amadeus
“If only host Alan Shemper picked the winning song; I’d sing Day Bidet from Godspell.”
Shit, how could they not pick that?
A winner right here: “Macarena” – Los del Rio…
Arrest Yourself – Hot Chip
My pick was based on a song I think it would be interesting to hear Of Montreal play (more than what would be cool for karaoke), but if I have to slaughter the song by singing it myself, so be it.
anyways, I picked Human Cannonball, by the Butthole Surfers.
Everything She Wants by Wham!
Country Roads – John Denver
danzig. mother. done.
It’s in the bag:
Looking Glass – “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”
its all coming back to me now by celine dion, obvi
Hey, brookln, The Searchers weren’t the first to record “Love Potion #9.”
i want to sing bohemian rhapsody in full harmony with OM
God Save the Queen! Sex Pistols!
…though i think Of Montreal would sound great playing a classic cover of NMH’s “Holland 1945,”
Styx’s “Renegade”.
S’all I gotta say.
DwD
the night chicago died
but i don’t live in ny
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, duh!
Bohemian Rhapsody, Girls & Boys, Beat It…those are good times.
Ambulance by TV on the Radio (I’m not in New York, so feel free to steal that one)
alas i am in LA not NY but whateva
i like Michael jackson’s “beat it”. That intro beat is so catchy. like my sharona. Beat it and My Sharona are like the same song. but anyways if it’s not too psychedelic “Bike” by PinkFloyd would dilate pupils
Heartbreaker – Mariah Carey
Because there needs to be soul and sass.
I went with Pet Shop Boys’ “I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing”; seems to fit in well with Of Montreal’s love for exuberant excess.
i went with loretta lynn’s “fist city”,
but it only just beat out r kelly’s “trapped in the closet” and the beach boys’ “i’m waiting for the day”.