Foo Fighters Looking For 'New Band Member'

The Foo Fighters are looking for an undiscovered instrumentalist to perform with them at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony next month.

The contest, which is part of the My Grammy Moment initiative, is open to string, woodwind and brass players.

Entrants must submit a 60 second video of them playing the band’s recent single ‘The Pretender’ by midnight on January 20th.

A panel of judges will then narrow down the entrants to forty-five quarterfinalists before the public gets to vote on who makes it to the semi-final.

The eventual winner will join the band’s orchestral performance of ‘The Pretender’ at the ceremony on February 10th.

'The Pretender' is nominated for Best Song at this year's awards. The band are also nominated for Best Rock Album.

Last years My Grammy Moment winner won the opportunity to perform with Justin Timberlake.

Thanks for the info to Gigwise.com.

Comments

[Icarus166s]

That should be an interesting arrangement.

1st byotches

[CrowLord]

Orchestral Pretender eh?

that will be either be superfantastic, or completely crap

[DeXTeR_19]

Well its the Foo's so its bound to be super fantastic!

[sideoftheham420]

nice, nice

I think it'll be good, especially since its just a one time thing.

[altgrunge]

There's already cello in the normal song, maybe they mean that person will get to play in that part, not that they're doing a whole orchestral version.

[str84ever]

Uh, it's the worst song on the album.

[emo=Fights=yay]

I hope it goes for some crazy weird sounding instrument that no ones heard of. or the electric triangle with completely metal components.
Awesome song heres to hoping that this doesnt ruin it.
I may get a pleasant surprise, who knows

[cobain_is_king]

str84ever wrote:

Uh, it's the worst song on the album.

I disagree

[Nightmare_xxx]

Should be interesting, I trust them not to ruin it

[ChucklesMginty]

str84ever wrote:

Uh, it's the worst song on the album.

I completely agree it's dull and repetetive, 'Long Road To Ruin' is so much better.

[FlamingYouth]

from the youtube video i saw i was under the impression that they were electing a GROUP of instrumentalists. ah well, i can't play any of those instruments anyways, so whatever.

[TJ1991]

And Long Road To Ruin isn't repetitive AT ALL :|

Should be good, Foo Fighters are ace.

[americnidiot]

love the album, they already play this live with some string players every once in a while, so i'm curious to see how this sounds, should be good

[guitarhead93]

I'm available =)

[kevinm4435]

they should jazz it up with a trumpeter.

p.s. Watch out for that "internet gamebox" ad, it contains malware!

[A.U.S.T.I.N.]

The Pretender is overplayed. most of the Foo's best songs were not their singles

[zackk]

aww, i was hoping they were looking for a new guitarist.

[manutd4lyf]

str84ever wrote:

Uh, it's the worst song on the album.

get out

[shoebox_of_lies]

i dont know what they want, but i will ****ing learn it if i get to play with the foos

[False_God]

CrowLord wrote:

Orchestral Pretender eh?

that will be either be superfantastic, or completely crap

Have you not seen then perform it live? They have those 3 instruments on stage, maybe not always 3. But they do.

[Soadfan8]

A.U.S.T.I.N. wrote:

The Pretender is overplayed. most of the Foo's best songs were not their singles

how true, how true.

[Photograph]

I play the clarinet...


My big hit?? =O

[the boogieman]

this is a pretty neat lil idea

[jshizznit]

oh how true it is...but i can play the pretender on upright bass...i might send one in

[JeffMaster]

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album

[CanCan]

I want.

Checked.

[WhoPhlungBass]

the only stupid thing about this is you have to be over 18 to enter.

[elcapitan1800]

That would be freaking amazing. And I would also like to add that Im very happy that in the last 8 days of no news, no one has died. Off to a good start in 08

[elcapitan1800]

Oh and Stranger Things Have Happened is definitely the best song on the album

[ze monsta]

The annoying high pitched guitar part will be annoying high pitched violins...I like the idea, but i dont think it'll work.

[Kayfan]

I play autoharp! Yes! I get to be a fighter of foo

[Rezamm]

I've never been a Foo's fan, I think they are a bit overrated.

However I agree with A.U.S.T.I.N, their best songs wern't their singles.

[blinktbs]

kevinm4435 :
they should jazz it up with a trumpeter.

maybe i should try out then....

[xCoilx]

"The contest, which is part of the My Grammy Moment initiative, is open to string, woodwind and brass players"



i wish they would let mallet players try out=[

[hendriko]

*signs up*

noone else yet? :P

[guitarhead93]

I play the trumpet

[CousticStrangla]

cool im down doggy dogg!!!

[acshadow25]

*cough* yellowcard *cough* violinist *coughcough*

[verona_bassist]

it sounds interesting...and i like the foo fighters, not a big fan, but i do like the earlier albums..havent really listened to the new one..
(i play saxophone )

[Cobalt Blue]

damn... i'm guessing they're not counting guitar or bass as a string?

[bobthemonkey14]

It sounded like someone left the band...

These headlines never cease to horrify me...

[Black Revolver]

It sounded like someone left the band...

These headlines never cease to horrify me...

me too lol XD
im glad they're not pullin a Green Day tho

[Guitar_Dan_666]

That is ace!

[pouyannassiri]

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)

[DontFightTheFoo]

Cobalt Blue wrote:

damn... i'm guessing they're not counting guitar or bass as a string?

nah, I think there's a video on youtube of the band telling us the lowdown. Taylor said they got guitar, drums, base, and vocals covered.

[devinbryndel]

Rezamm wrote:

I've never been a Foo's fan, I think they are a bit overrated.

However I agree with A.U.S.T.I.N, their best songs wern't their singles.

Foo overated? haha Nirvana is overated...Foo's have flown under the radar for yrs and finnaly they get a huge break and everyone is hating em...

[SandyPilgrim]

Awww... I want to be a fighter of foo. But, I'm not really comfortable with any instrument except for my voice--and then not that much.

And that title is verrrry misleading! I thought someone left!

[MudaFoka]

devinbryndel wrote:

Rezamm wrote:

I've never been a Foo's fan, I think they are a bit overrated.

However I agree with A.U.S.T.I.N, their best songs wern't their singles.

Foo overated? haha Nirvana is overated...Foo's have flown under the radar for yrs and finnaly they get a huge break and everyone is hating em...

Saying that another band is overrated doesn't prove that a different band is not overrated.

However, I disagree with Rezamm, as I don't think the Foos are overrated - they are a really good band, and they have many, many good songs in addition to their singles.

[Black Star]

pouyannassiri wrote:

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)

Because Metallica is the only band in history to play with an orchestra.

You're an idiot.

[deadlyMETAL]

Black Star wrote:

pouyannassiri wrote:

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)

Because Metallica is the only band in history to play with an orchestra.

You're an idiot.

Sorry man, Kiss did a concert with an orchestra, three songs from that concert are featured on the Tony Hawk's Underground soundtrack. Just thought I'd point that out.

Anyway, if only guitar was in an orchestra then I'd be in this....except that I'm 17. X(

[deadlyMETAL]

Black Star wrote:

pouyannassiri wrote:

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)

Because Metallica is the only band in history to play with an orchestra.

You're an idiot.

Oh jeez, I just saw you were being sarcastic to the other guy, SORRY ABOUT THAT!

[Sirnogbert]

Well I'd definitely rather play with the Foos than JT.

Checked.

[Toadstool5]

"Foo Fighters Looking For 'New Band Member'"
I'll join!

[soapalot]

From I can gather from the article, it sounds like Foo Fighters are obliged to include this 'new band member' for the performance because they got nominated for a grammy.

[andychalmers102]

JeffMaster wrote:

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album

Nah I reckon Erase/Replace

[SandyPilgrim]

I thought that song was too repetitive after awhile. I'd vote for But, Honestly.

[jambajews]

i like summer's end

[E_squared]

Hah ha, Dave looks like such a hippie in that photo!

[TechnicolorBoy]

Best songs off the album are Long Road To Ruin and But, Honestly.

Anyways, this competition sounds like fun. It should work out well.

[Jord1235]

pouyannassiri wrote:

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)

your stupid. Nobody has copyrighted using an orchestra. Suddenly someone has a violin and or a woodwind instrument and its "copying".

andychalmers102 wrote:

JeffMaster wrote:

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album

Nah I reckon Erase/Replace

I think But honestly is the best, well it's my faveourite along with Home

acshadow25 wrote:

*cough* yellowcard *cough* violinist *coughcough*

You are as equally as ignorant as pouyannassiri my friend

[dgme92]

pouyannassiri wrote:

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)

We are only a few days into 2008, and this guy is already top of my list for my 'Stupidest User' "award".

[slippers man]

Slightly misleading headline if i may say. Otherwise I think this orchestral version of the pretender will sound great.

[pfa]

New album hasn't grown on me yet, but i do like that instrumental piece they did.

[Metallica708]

I wish UG would quit it with the misleading headines...

[Minicabbae]

yes they are stupid

and pretender is the best on the album

[St.Loony]

Metallica will sue xD

[Decembero]

slippers man wrote:

Slightly misleading headline if i may say. Otherwise I think this orchestral version of the pretender will sound great.

I completely agree on both points you made, it should be interesting to hear!

[stumaster18]

JeffMaster wrote:

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album

+1

[I'm_Guitarded]

i'm just glad that a band better then justan timberlake will be playing.. a WAY better band

[keavo5]

Foo Fighters Rule But The Preteneder can Get Boring After A While !!

[MaxLees666]

Ooft That'd be something to put on your CV wouldn't it? Christ.

[MaxLees666]

JeffMaster wrote:

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album

+99999

[garrett5]

I bought the new Foo Fighter's cd.

It was alright.. It had some good songs.

[fightrobbert!]

This song is not good though. The lyrics are ****ing dumb and the drumming is a joke.

[bjovi400]

guitar is acceptable in the contest right? it only says string, woodwind and brass players. lol

[tempest727]

but honestly is the best song on the record hands down. it has the huge build up that the foos are famous for. let it die is good too, and so is the pretender. actually, i cant think of one bad foo fighter song

[Lorenp]

emo=Fights=yay wrote:

I hope it goes for some crazy weird sounding instrument that no ones heard of. or the electric triangle with completely metal components.
Awesome song heres to hoping that this doesnt ruin it.
I may get a pleasant surprise, who knows

TRIANGLE SOLO

[Coasternerd]

zackk wrote:

aww, i was hoping they were looking for a new guitarist.

I think Guitar is a string instrument if you haven't noticed already. You could still try to win it with that.

[supersolus666]

St.Loony wrote:

Metallica will sue xD

i seriously dont doubt that lol

[TheRedDevil]

Now for Dave Grohl on the .....Saxamaphone

[The Eyebrow]

Coasternerd wrote:

zackk wrote:

aww, i was hoping they were looking for a new guitarist.


I think Guitar is a string instrument if you haven't noticed already. You could still try to win it with that.

yeah, it is a instrument with strings, but it isn't included in the orchestra, so when people say 'string instrument' guitar isn't included.

[brazen]

When i saw the title i was like HELL YES ILL JOIN but then it wa slike some orchestra instrument i was like damn!!!

[MinorThreat423]

i love the Foos but this sucks

[GreekRockr9]

Black Star wrote:

pouyannassiri wrote:

they're just copying what metallica did in the Bilboard (and ofcourse S&M)


Because Metallica is the only band in history to play with an orchestra.

You're an idiot.

Haha, yeah. Just look at DETHKLOK!!!!!

[funkbass369]

JeffMaster wrote:

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album

agreed

[funkbass369]

fightrobbert! wrote:

This song is not good though. The lyrics are ****ing dumb and the drumming is a joke.

the drumming in that song is actually quite good. do you even play drums? because the drums may sound simpe in taht song, but its still a cool beat.

[jane_says]

funkbass369 wrote:

JeffMaster wrote:

I actually think the song Let it Die is the best on the album


agreed

i love "let it die" but my list goes "the pretender" first, "summer's end" 2nd, and then "let it die"

altogether its one hell of an album and i suppost the foos 100% in watever they wanna do, they wanna start WW3, so be it, im with em

[f1sk]

sounds like fun

[LP4EVR]

imagine that pretender with orchestra
nope it just dosent work with me

[wyldelife]

The Pretender is easily the best song in Foo history, and on the new album i think "Home" really nailed it good!

[tjhome28]

Hmm
I don't think i've got the biggest chance
I play double bass.
Can't say it would be the most exciting instrument to have a solo on...
But still
It would be amazing

[Aziraphale]

When you get a Grammy for "Best Song"... you've definately earned my respect. Not that the Foo's didn't have it before though.

[waldjinah_rocks]

I like The Ballad of Beaconsfield Miners

[red_hot_chili18]

waldjinah_rocks wrote:

I like The Ballad of Beaconsfield Miners

that would be amazing with an orchestra