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The '''Gregory Brothers''' are a part-time musical act who characterize their music as "Country & Soul, Folk & Roll."<ref name="Facebook">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/gregorybrothers#/gregorybrothers?v=info|title=The Gregory Brothers: Info|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=2009-07-12}}</ref> Members include Michael Gregory on drums, Andrew Gregory on guitar, Evan Gregory on keys and vocals, and Sarah Gregory (Evan's wife<ref name="TheRumpusMay09">{{cite web|url=http://therumpus.net/2009/05/the-rumpus-mini-interview-with-the-gregory-brothers/|title= The Rumpus Mini-Interview with The Gregory Brothers|last=Tagle|first=Steven|date=18 May 2009|publisher=TheRumpus.net|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref><ref name="OSVJuly09">{{cite web|url=http://www.originalsoundversion.com/?p=3565|title=Special Interview With “Auto-Tune the News” Creators, The Gregory Brothers|last=Gann|first=Patrick|date=14 July 2009|publisher=OriginalSoundVersion.com|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref>) on bass and vocals.<ref name="GregoryBrothersWebsite">{{cite web|url=http://www.thegregorybrothers.com/|title=The Gregory Brothers|accessdate=2009-07-12}}</ref> They released their first [[extended play|EP]], ''Meet the Gregory Brothers!'', on 29 May 2009.<ref name="GregoryBrothersWebsite"/> ''Village Voice'' music write Ben Westhoff characterized the effort as "a lounge-y, refreshingly sincere slice of blue-eyed soul".<ref name=Village>{{citation |first=Ben |last=Westhoff |year=2009 |month=June |day=30 |title=An Evening With the Brain Trust Behind 'Auto-Tune the News' |magazine=The Village Voice |url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-07-01/music/an-evening-with-the-brain-trust-behind-auto-tune-the-news/ |accessdate=2009-07- |
The '''Gregory Brothers''' are a part-time musical act who characterize their music as "Country & Soul, Folk & Roll."<ref name="Facebook">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/gregorybrothers#/gregorybrothers?v=info|title=The Gregory Brothers: Info|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=2009-07-12}}</ref> Members include Michael Gregory on drums, Andrew Gregory on guitar, Evan Gregory on keys and vocals, and Sarah Gregory (Evan's wife<ref name="TheRumpusMay09">{{cite web|url=http://therumpus.net/2009/05/the-rumpus-mini-interview-with-the-gregory-brothers/|title= The Rumpus Mini-Interview with The Gregory Brothers|last=Tagle|first=Steven|date=18 May 2009|publisher=TheRumpus.net|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref><ref name="OSVJuly09">{{cite web|url=http://www.originalsoundversion.com/?p=3565|title=Special Interview With “Auto-Tune the News” Creators, The Gregory Brothers|last=Gann|first=Patrick|date=14 July 2009|publisher=OriginalSoundVersion.com|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref>) on bass and vocals.<ref name="GregoryBrothersWebsite">{{cite web|url=http://www.thegregorybrothers.com/|title=The Gregory Brothers|accessdate=2009-07-12}}</ref> They released their first [[extended play|EP]], ''Meet the Gregory Brothers!'', on 29 May 2009.<ref name="GregoryBrothersWebsite"/> ''Village Voice'' music write Ben Westhoff characterized the effort as "a lounge-y, refreshingly sincere slice of blue-eyed soul".<ref name=Village>{{citation |first=Ben |last=Westhoff |year=2009 |month=June |day=30 |title=An Evening With the Brain Trust Behind 'Auto-Tune the News' |magazine=The Village Voice |url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-07-01/music/an-evening-with-the-brain-trust-behind-auto-tune-the-news/ |accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref> |
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== Auto-Tune the News == |
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=== Background === |
=== Background === |
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Michael, who graduated from [[Appalachian State University]] with a degree in [[ |
Michael, who graduated from [[Appalachian State University]] with a degree in [[music]] and a concentration in [[Sound recording and reproduction|recording]] and [[Record producer|production]],<ref name="newantisocialJune09">{{cite web|url=http://www.newantisocial.com/2009/06/auto-tune-news-shawtayee-interview-with.html|title=Interview With Michael Gregory: The Shawtayee Behind "Auto Tune The News"|last=Beebe|first=JD|date=2 June 2009|publisher=newantisocial.com|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref><ref>[[User:Notyourbroom|I]] have clarified through personal correspondence (14 July 2009) that the "ASU" mentioned in the newantisocial.com article refers to Appalachian State University.</ref> first created a "debate musical" using footage of the [[United States presidential election debates, 2008|first presidential election debate of 2008]] entitled "Debate Highlights—in song and dance." This early effort did not utilize the [[Auto-Tune]] software to manipulate the voices of the presidential candidates in the video.<ref name="DebateHighlights">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BZCXLEEsws&|title=Debate Highlights -- in song and dance|date=27 September 2008|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> Evan encouraged Michael, who had prior experience with Auto-Tune, to attempt to use the software in his next video in order to make the political figures appear to sing along with the music.<ref name="TheRumpusMay09"/> Michael used footage from the [[United States vice-presidential debate, 2008|vice-presidential debate of 2008]] as the basis for the Auto-Tune experiment, and the resulting creation, "VP Debate in Song and Dance,"<ref name="VPDebate">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxGKlrS9SxE|title=VP Debate in Song and Dance|date=3 October 2008|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> became the prototype which the Auto-Tune the News videos would expand upon. As the concept began to attract notice, Michael recruited the rest of the Gregory Brothers to collaboratively develop the Auto-Tune the News series.<ref name="newantisocialJune09"/> |
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=== The series === |
=== The series === |
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In the videos, the Gregory Brothers perform alongside TV news clips altered with the [[Auto-Tune]] effect. Recurring elements include CBS anchor [[Katie Couric]]—whom the members describe as "outstanding" for the role<ref name="MaddowMay1">{{citation |title='The Rachel Maddow Show' for Friday, May 1, 2009 |publisher=MSNBC |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30561015/ |accessdate=2009-07- |
In the videos, the Gregory Brothers perform alongside TV news clips altered with the [[Auto-Tune]] effect. Recurring elements include CBS anchor [[Katie Couric]]—whom the members describe as "outstanding" for the role<ref name="MaddowMay1">{{citation |title='The Rachel Maddow Show' for Friday, May 1, 2009 |publisher=MSNBC |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30561015/ |accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref>—and special recognition given at the end of each video to the "Best Unintentional Singer."<ref name="attn2">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBb4cjjj1gI|title=Auto-Tune the News #2: pirates. drugs. gay marriage.|coauthors=The Gregory Brothers|date=21 April 2009|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=2009-07-12}}</ref> Another recurring element is a character known as the "Angry Gorilla," one of the brothers wearing a [[gorilla suit]] handed down from their grandfather.<ref name="MaddowMay1"/> In one interview, the Gregory Brothers stated that this character serves to "act as a foil for the commentators and talking heads that use anger as a calling card, or at least fabricate cheap ire to chase viewers."<ref name="OSVJuly09"/> |
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Auto-Tune the News has spread virally, accumulating millions of viewings.<ref name=Village /><ref>{{citation |first=Claire |last=Suddath |year=2009 |month=April |day=27 |title=Auto-Tune the News |magazine=Time |url=http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1893867,00.html |accessdate=2009-07- |
Auto-Tune the News has spread virally, accumulating millions of viewings.<ref name=Village /><ref>{{citation |first=Claire |last=Suddath |year=2009 |month=April |day=27 |title=Auto-Tune the News |magazine=Time |url=http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1893867,00.html |accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref> The series' subject matter and its explosion in popularity yielded an interview on [[The Rachel Maddow Show (TV series)|The Rachel Maddow Show]] on [[MSNBC]] on 1 May 2009,<ref name="MaddowMay1"/> and sustained media attention has left the Gregory Brothers "fielding a number of inquiries" regarding turning the series into a full-time occupation for the group.<ref name="newantisocialJune09"/> |
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*[http://www.thegregorybrothers.com/ Official Website] |
*[http://www.thegregorybrothers.com/ Official Website] |
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*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=736C3116AD309B58 YouTube.com - Playlist: Auto-Tune the News] |
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=736C3116AD309B58 YouTube.com - Playlist: Auto-Tune the News] |
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The Gregory Brothers |
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The Gregory Brothers are a part-time musical act who characterize their music as "Country & Soul, Folk & Roll."[1] Members include Michael Gregory on drums, Andrew Gregory on guitar, Evan Gregory on keys and vocals, and Sarah Gregory (Evan's wife[2][3]) on bass and vocals.[4] They released their first EP, Meet the Gregory Brothers!, on 29 May 2009.[4] Village Voice music write Ben Westhoff characterized the effort as "a lounge-y, refreshingly sincere slice of blue-eyed soul".[5]
Auto-Tune the News
The group is best known for a series of YouTube videos, Auto-Tune the News, in which recorded voices of politicians, news anchors, and political pundits are manipulated to conform to a melody, making the figures appear to sing.
Background
Michael, who graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in music and a concentration in recording and production,[6][7] first created a "debate musical" using footage of the first presidential election debate of 2008 entitled "Debate Highlights—in song and dance." This early effort did not utilize the Auto-Tune software to manipulate the voices of the presidential candidates in the video.[8] Evan encouraged Michael, who had prior experience with Auto-Tune, to attempt to use the software in his next video in order to make the political figures appear to sing along with the music.[2] Michael used footage from the vice-presidential debate of 2008 as the basis for the Auto-Tune experiment, and the resulting creation, "VP Debate in Song and Dance,"[9] became the prototype which the Auto-Tune the News videos would expand upon. As the concept began to attract notice, Michael recruited the rest of the Gregory Brothers to collaboratively develop the Auto-Tune the News series.[6]
The series
In the videos, the Gregory Brothers perform alongside TV news clips altered with the Auto-Tune effect. Recurring elements include CBS anchor Katie Couric—whom the members describe as "outstanding" for the role[10]—and special recognition given at the end of each video to the "Best Unintentional Singer."[11] Another recurring element is a character known as the "Angry Gorilla," one of the brothers wearing a gorilla suit handed down from their grandfather.[10] In one interview, the Gregory Brothers stated that this character serves to "act as a foil for the commentators and talking heads that use anger as a calling card, or at least fabricate cheap ire to chase viewers."[3]
Auto-Tune the News has spread virally, accumulating millions of viewings.[5][12] The series' subject matter and its explosion in popularity yielded an interview on The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC on 1 May 2009,[10] and sustained media attention has left the Gregory Brothers "fielding a number of inquiries" regarding turning the series into a full-time occupation for the group.[6]
References
- ^ "The Gregory Brothers: Info". Facebook. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^ a b Tagle, Steven (18 May 2009). "The Rumpus Mini-Interview with The Gregory Brothers". TheRumpus.net. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ a b Gann, Patrick (14 July 2009). "Special Interview With "Auto-Tune the News" Creators, The Gregory Brothers". OriginalSoundVersion.com. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ a b "The Gregory Brothers". Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^ a b Westhoff, Ben (2009), "An Evening With the Brain Trust Behind 'Auto-Tune the News'", The Village Voice, retrieved 2009-07-01
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- ^ "Debate Highlights -- in song and dance". YouTube. 27 September 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ "VP Debate in Song and Dance". YouTube. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ a b c 'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Friday, May 1, 2009, MSNBC, retrieved 2009-07-01
- ^ "Auto-Tune the News #2: pirates. drugs. gay marriage". YouTube. 21 April 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
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