The Apples

Frosties · July 3rd, 2008, 06:43 AM

Despite having a horrible name, these guys really rock out. I don't exactly know how to explain their music, but it's kind of a mix of funk/jazz/rock/hip hop and a million other things - and all this without having any singing, or even a guitarist!!! Instead they have stuff like trombones, saxephones, and trumpets, as well as two DJ's.
They're an Israeli band, but they've toured around the world and they (supposedly) give an amazing live show ( I haven't been yet to one of their shows. I was planning to, but their next one is the same day Opeth are playing here).

So, I suggest everyone check these guys out for extrememly original, fun and talented music.

www.myspace.com/theapplesmusic

BTW, you guys should click on the link and listen to the song titled KILLING for probably the most original cover song I've heard.

Lightbulb Sun · July 3rd, 2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosties

BTW, you guys should click on the link and listen to the song titled KILLING for probably the most original cover song I've heard.

Oh man! That is actually so cool!

Frosties · July 6th, 2008, 07:29 AM

*bump*

This is the last time I'll bump this thread, but I just wanted to say that it's ridiculous that the Dragonforce thread has alread gone a few pages and hardly anyone has checked out this band. For shame...

Saihtam · July 6th, 2008, 07:30 AM

They rock

RoadKing · July 6th, 2008, 09:05 AM

VERY cool band! I LOVE funk!

And "Killing" kills! Good shit! I'll definitely pick up their record.

Kenneth R. · July 6th, 2008, 11:16 AM

Great recommmendation. It's like the 70s again. This is the shit!

Lapazeus · July 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM

Whoah! This band rocks! This is the jazzy / funky stuff I've been looking for. Previously, I've only really liked (metal) fusion jazz and some Tower of Power stuff, but this band has the right edge, groove, melody and tempo for my taste. I wonder if the RATM cover is available just on vinyl, I'd prefer a CD version.

Could someone recommend similar bands (especially those that use a lot of wind instruments)?

Frosties · July 6th, 2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lapazeus

I wonder if the RATM cover is available just on vinyl, I'd prefer a CD version.

I think it's also availible on their new album Buzzing About (I haven't got it yet, so I'm not sure). If anyone here has facebook, I was told you could listen to the entire album on their profile.

RoadKing · July 7th, 2008, 10:06 AM

^bump

Just ordered "Buzzin' About" & "Attention!", can't wait to rock out to this stuff. I've got a percussionist buddy who's gonna love the shit out of this, too!

Frosties · July 7th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Glad you enjoy it! I've only got Attention, but is awesome! The first couple of tracks are pure fun put into music. The last track is pretty catchy as well (I find myself constantly lifting my hands and singing Whoooo! when I hear it)

RoadKing · July 14th, 2008, 12:48 AM

Just got "Buzzin' About" & "Attention!" in the mail yesterday. Killer, funk-nasty groovin'! If you dig '70s Tower of Power funky horns with a twist, this is the band for you.

July 3rd, 2008, 06:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frosties Blind @ heart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 1,678	The Apples Despite having a horrible name, these guys really rock out. I don't exactly know how to explain their music, but it's kind of a mix of funk/jazz/rock/hip hop and a million other things - and all this without having any singing, or even a guitarist!!! Instead they have stuff like trombones, saxephones, and trumpets, as well as two DJ's. They're an Israeli band, but they've toured around the world and they (supposedly) give an amazing live show ( I haven't been yet to one of their shows. I was planning to, but their next one is the same day Opeth are playing here). So, I suggest everyone check these guys out for extrememly original, fun and talented music. www.myspace.com/theapplesmusic BTW, you guys should click on the link and listen to the song titled KILLING for probably the most original cover song I've heard. __________________

July 6th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Frosties Blind @ heart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 1,678	bump This is the last time I'll bump this thread, but I just wanted to say that it's ridiculous that the Dragonforce thread has alread gone a few pages and hardly anyone has checked out this band. For shame... __________________

July 6th, 2008, 07:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Saihtam Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mjøndalen, Norway Posts: 69	They rock __________________

July 6th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
RoadKing The Central Scrutinizer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 230	VERY cool band! I LOVE funk! And "Killing" kills! Good shit! I'll definitely pick up their record. __________________

July 6th, 2008, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Go destroys Chess & Risk Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 15,112	Great recommmendation. It's like the 70s again. This is the shit! __________________

July 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lapazeus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turku, Finland Posts: 130	Whoah! This band rocks! This is the jazzy / funky stuff I've been looking for. Previously, I've only really liked (metal) fusion jazz and some Tower of Power stuff, but this band has the right edge, groove, melody and tempo for my taste. I wonder if the RATM cover is available just on vinyl, I'd prefer a CD version. Could someone recommend similar bands (especially those that use a lot of wind instruments)?

July 7th, 2008, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
RoadKing The Central Scrutinizer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 230	^bump Just ordered "Buzzin' About" & "Attention!", can't wait to rock out to this stuff. I've got a percussionist buddy who's gonna love the shit out of this, too! __________________

July 7th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Frosties Blind @ heart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 1,678	Glad you enjoy it! I've only got Attention, but is awesome! The first couple of tracks are pure fun put into music. The last track is pretty catchy as well (I find myself constantly lifting my hands and singing Whoooo! when I hear it) __________________

July 14th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
RoadKing The Central Scrutinizer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 230	Just got "Buzzin' About" & "Attention!" in the mail yesterday. Killer, funk-nasty groovin'! If you dig '70s Tower of Power funky horns with a twist, this is the band for you. __________________