4/16/20XX
…I would have posted this earlier, but like I said, Cold Island wifi is shit. Anyways, we’ve left Mondo’s snow-house, and now we’re just… wandering the island. Toorie’s trying to make friends with Maggpi (because earlier she really fucked up trying to befriend a Grumpyre), Mondo’s probably asking for dating advice from Celestials-know-who, and I’m just… trying to get a closer look at things. Like that 13-foot-tall ice thing that looks strangely like Zyphur, the creator of the Wublins…
(The ice thing then proceeds to pick up a Medium Rock… and fucking eat it. Sprigg grimaces. Buuuut then the ice thing senses that someone else is there and then turns around.)
HEY , WHO’S THERE ?
…OH. IT’S A RAT.
I am NOT a rat.
WELL, YOU ARE ONE IN MY EYES. YOU’RE SMALL AND FUZZY AND HAVE TWO LEGS.
Rats have 4 legs, what are you talking about?
OH, THEN YOU AREN’T. WAIT, YOU LOOK LIKE THE FURCORNS ON THIS ISLAND BUT WAYYY LESS FLUFFY…
…I grew up on Plant Island.
THAT EXPLAINS IT.
ANYWAYS, WHY WERE YOU JUST… STARING AT ME? THAT’S KIND OF WEIRD.
I was TRYING to observe how this island’s environment affected the residents’ appearances.
OKAY, MX. DICTIONARY.
(Sprigg faceleafs.)
ANYWAYS, MY NAME IS YUKIONA. THE “EPIC WUBBOX,” AS OTHER MONSTERS MAY SAY.
…Okay.
IT WAS “ICE” MEETING YOU, NOW I HAVE TO GO AND DO MUCH BETTER THINGS. (FUCK, ALL OF ERPILLAR’S JOKES HAVE PROBABLY GOT TO ME…)
Who the hell is “Erpillar?”
ANOTHER EPIC WUBBOX FROM EARTH ISLAND. BYE.
(Yukiona leaves the scene, shoveling some snow along the way with her snow-shovel feet or whatever.)
…Okay, she probably wasn’t the nicest Monster I’ve met. Maybe I should go ask Toorie about who Erpillar is.
~~meanwhile, with Toorie and Maggpi~~
Aw , Come On , I’m Sure There Are Monsters Who Like You ! Heck , All Of The Monsters I’ve Met Here Say They Look Up To You And Tawkerr In One Way Or Another.
…But then when they see me, they all back away for some reason. Maybe it’s because I’m weird, different.
And Being Different Is A Good Thing ! If We Were All The Same , It Would Get Boring Real Fast .
And..?
If They Can’t Accept Your Differences , Then Don’t Listen To Them . Be Who You Are ! It’s Unhealthy Trying To Distance Yourself From Everyone Because You’re Different .
…Okay. Thanks.
That… kinda helped.
You’re Welcome !
…Hey, who’s that Furcorn?
Oh , That’s One Of My Best Friends Sprigg !
Hi , Sprigg ! Meet My New Friend Ma-
Maggpi, I know. Everyone on this island knows you for being one of the friendliest damn Monsters here.
(I Told You , Maggpi !)
…Uh, okay.
Anyways, Toorie, do you know this guy named “Erpillar?”
“Erpillar ?” Oh , That’s The Epic Wubbox From Back On Earth Island ! He’s A Bit Off-Putting And Aggressive When You First Meet It , But They’re Actually Really Nice Once You Get To Be One Of His Best Friends , Like Me !
…You? Friends with someone “off-putting and aggressive?”
Well , No Two Friends Are The Same !
Anyways , Have You Seen Mondo ? I Kinda Wanted To Show Them Something.
Errr, nope. Haven’t seen them.
Maybe We Should Go Look For Him !
Well, I kinda know my way around this island, plus I’m kinda friends with Mondo, so maybe I could help?
Of Course , Maggpi ! After All , Sprigg Is From Plant Island , And I Grew Up On Earth Island , So Neither Of Us Know Where To Go 😅
Okay! Knowing him, they’re probably under his favorite tree sleeping or talking to their friend Furface the Thumpie.
Let’s Go There , Then !
To where?
The Tree
…But we don’t know what it looks like.
From what I remember, it’s pretty big and has a lot of missing branches. It also has a couple of ax marks from almost being cut down, but it’s not called the “Uncuttable” for nothing.
Okay , To The Uncuttable We Go !
Toorie, we don’t know where the Uncuttable is.
That’s Why I Asked Maggpi To Help ! She Knows Her Way Around Pretty Well :)
Okay, follow me! This’ll take a long time, though…
Guess I should stop typing, then.
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ik you might be wondering why the Werdos are their species names here instead of their names being one of the provided nicknames for monsters, but in this AU there’s like. one Werdo for each species (one Parlsona, one Tawkerr, one Maggpi, and one Stoowarb)
also, their personalities will kinda be based off of the lyrics of the songs they sing, which means Tawkerr will have some kind of Napoleon complex because he sees itself as a “mountain” compared to everyone else’s “stone” and he’s short as fuck
-Mod Jimmy 🗣️
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GUH those piano covers sound vvv good!! and i love them a lot!
. ive been trying to find the notes because i dont really have the ear to listen for and match notes so ive been looking for the notes to play them myself but alas. I am mighty curious though if youd be willing to share/post the notes anywhere?
Totally fine if not, figured it wouldn't hurt to ask! I still want to say that these covers are epic and sound vv good! I hope you have a nice day!
thank you so much for your kind words 🩵🩵 i really really appreciate it!! unfortunately i can’t share them publicly just yet as i’m working with studio thumpy puppy on something but please rest assured the sheets will be available eventually 👍
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I Got SPOONED! Spoon with Tennis, 5/11/17
For almost 25 years, any music aficionado has been aware of Spoon on the landscape – and the many contributions and side projects of visionary (and Hot Ging) Britt Daniel (Divine Fits, etc.) Over their long career, Spoon’s distinct but hard-to-define sound has ranged from post-punk/pop/art rock/psychedelic/ to sophisticated and minimalist, and a mix of all of the above. Anywhoozers, on this temperate spring day when the sun burst forth from a cloudy morning, and I had left a long work “town hall” meeting and then hit a happy hour, the fun was still going to continue with this sold-out show. (“Sold out” at the Newport means you grab your spot and instantly find a “family” who has your back when swapping back and forth for peeing and beer runs.)
^^ Spoon
Dapper in black jackets, Britt and Co. stepped on stage looking like they were performing at a classic supper club; Britt’s silky red shirt peeking underneath reminiscent of the cover of “Gimme Fiction”, his rusty hair long, spiky and wild. They launched right into their current single, “Hot Thoughts”, so spot-on that I could have been listening to the album. However- no pre-recording, no tricks – actual musicians playing! Throughout the night, Britt’s distinctive, raspy vocals hit every note – a true pro in action. Swag, soul, and groovy rhythms filled the packed space, from the thumpy bass of “I Get My Camera On” to the the cocky “Don’t You Evah” to the ghostly synths and plaintive vibe of “Do You”, the hits kept coming, the crowd sweaty and euphoric, as they played before a triptych of illuminated black and white blocky pyramid-like panels. On occasions, such climbing onto a platform and standing above the band such as the during keyboard interlude before “I Ain’t the One” and during the swingy, epic long jam of “My Mathematical Mind” there was some Bowie-esque channeling going on under chilly purple lights.
Spoon is not just one guy, obviously - but it’s Britt Daniel’s show. He’s the Ginger Caliente’ you come to see. He commands attention; you just know what you are hearing has originated from his brain and emanates through his guitar.
So, to crib a line from my favorite Spoon song: “As the sun went fading in the west” (no rainy taxi this night!) I left with a dizzying satisfaction of seeing one of the most notable bands around, one who’s firmly made their mark and who predictably will continue to.
Colorado band and husband and wife duo Tennis opened, with some warm retro 70’s-style vibes being supported by Alaina Moore’s lilting vocals and sparkling keyboards and amazing hair. (FYI—their tune “My Emotions are Blinding” works beautifully as a mashup to LOTTA LOVE by 70’s crooner Nicolette Larson AND “It’s Too Late” by Carole King… try it. I was singing along loudly, my own personal a capello DJ. I am sure the packed sardines next to me appreciated my genius performance.) Husband and guitarist Patrick’s guitar broke and they had to cut the set short, but they still had an opportunity to share their groovy love with the crowd.
^^Tennis (and her hair)
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