Pâgëa I Collegian Éntertainment Sept. 7, 2000 Remy Zero bridges gap between American and British music By Canto O’Malay United States through latest release Villa Elaine in the behavior and their emotions," September and October. famed Hollywood hotel of the said Slay. Entertainment Editor Slay is anxious to play on the same name. Remy Zero's inspiration lies same stage as the Brit-pop Slay explained why they largely in British bands from the The members of Remy Zero superstars. “We might be listen­ named their latest album after Beatles to Miles Davis and were horn and raised in the ing to Travis and they may be their living quarters. "We Duke Ellington to early David southern state of Alabama, com­ listening to us right now," he named it that (Villa Elaine) BoWie. However, Slay contends ing together as outcasts with said, alluding to the fact that strictly speaking because we that they don't strictly take their forward-thinking attitudes in a each band may be fans of the were here every day and it cues from certain bands. conservative-minded environ­ other. became such a part of our every “You don’t ever have any ment. While their sound may day, going and writing and com­ one influence, everything you Their sound does not house a remind listeners of the famous ing back to this place. It was an hear becomes an influence," strong southern influence, British pop bands, the men of inherent part of our moral and Slay said. rather it contains a strangely Remy Zero have managed to behavioral code." As for the future, the guys British feel. separate themselves from those He's telling the truth • all five plan to get used to the crowds The hand has been compared comparisons with their own members share song-writing again and reconnect with fans to UK intelligent pop-makers unique melodies and lyrics. credits on the album. during the Travis tour. They U2 and Radiohead on more than The band refuses to be “There's too many people also plan on releasing an album one occasion. However, drum­ trapped into one category of with ideas to let just one person in the spring op their new mer Gregory Slay is quick to music, claiming that true artistic have ail the ideas," Slay said. record label, Elektra, with most­ dismiss the notion that music music does not fit into a specif­ “It .would be kind of ridiculous ly pre-writlen songs. can have either a British or ic mold. because we wouldn't be able to “If the next album is named American feel. The five members (Cinjun be as good as we are if we only Villa Elaine than something has "You’ll realize that it all con­ Tate, vocals and guitar; Cedric let one person come up with gone, wrong," Slay said, in a nects," Slay said. "There are LeMoyne, bass and guitar; stuff." characteristically joking tone. certain parts of rock music that Gregory Slay, drums; Jeffrey “It's your life experience, but Assuming “Album X" are inherently British, no matter Cain, guitar; Shelby Tate, guitar definitely the darker areas of receives a fresh name, the guys what, even in America. There and vocals) create an eclectic that," Slay said simply. “A lot have absolutely nothing to be are certain parts of British mix of sheer intelligent pop har­ of the transitions I like a lot, like worried about because they are music that are inherently monies and eloquent lyrical human transitions when you're reinventing the beauty of true American, because we've both hooks. The music is variable, going from one point to another. artistic, musicians. influenced each other." moving from the fast-paced yet I like that subject matter a lot as Check out the eccentric artists The band has already opened ironic “Hermes Bird" to the opposed to when you're settled of Remy Zero in Cincinnati on for Radiohead (by Radiohead's slow but sadly truthful “Life in and everything is supposedly Saturday, Sept. 16 at Bogart's request) and is about to embark Rain.” perfect. Theater. Tickets are still avail­ on a new tour opening for Brit- Remy Zero collectively wrote “I like the idea of the progress able through all Ticketmaster pop superstars Travis in the the introspective songs on their and transition of people's outlets. BE£ Window, Inc. is looking for a PART-TIME MIS ASSISTANT Immediate Opening Big Head Todd brings Flexible, 4-5 hours per day 5 days per week eclectic music to Butler Need basic understanding of networks. LAN and WAN and By Eric Furman basic understanding of Windows NT. Staff Writer Call Rita Miller 283-8522 On Saturday, Sept. 9, Bulter University's Hilton U. Brown Theatre will play host to Big Head Todd and the Monsters. The concert starts at 8 p.m., with Indianapolis' own Jennie Devoe kicking things off. The five-member touring band, originally founded in Denver by Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin and Rob Squires, appeals to a wide range of college students. Their music draws on an eclectic mix, from, country to Photo courtesy of Chuck Moms Entertainment soul to pop to rock n’ roll. Such EGO TRIPPERS: Big Head Todd plays Butler Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. a conglomeration lends itself to easy listenability. “Broken Hearted Savior” and but they have sold over two mil­ “Sister Sweetly is one of the “Bittersweet”—you will proba­ lion albums throughout a career few CDs I will play all the way bly recognize the tunes), and together spanning 11 years. through,” says junior Lindsay you’ve got something to look They are a big name. Borman. And because the band forward to. Student can purchase tickets has so many influences, they are Maybe the reason Big Head for $7.50, $10, or $12.50 at the able to cover a surprising num­ Todd is causing a stir is much Clowes Memorial Hall Box ber of artists in conceit—from simpler. "I’m glad the Student .Office. Johnny Cash to Jimi Hendrix to Government Association is Even if you’re not familiar Sly and the Family Stone. bringing a big-name to campus. with the band, you can look at it Throw that in with Big Head I hope they do more of it,” said like Jim Nickovich. Todd's own familiar standards Meredith Sellable. "Every band I’ve ever heard (if you don’t recognize the Big Head Todd is not often from Colorado has been names — "Resignation seen on MTV, and hardly heard bitchin’, so Big Head Todd’s Superman,” "Sister Sweetly,” from in Hollywood magazines. gotta be good,” he said. *.