The Killers Demo
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The Killers Demo was the debut demo
by American rock
band The Killers
. Recorded in Late 2001 and produced by the band, it was given away for free by the band themselves at shows in 2002, the demo was recorded prior to Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
and Mark Stoermer
joining the band, Matt Norcross played drums
on all 4 tracks while Dell Neal played bass guitar
on 2 tracks (Replaceable and Under The Gun), guitarist
Dave Keuning
played bass on Mr. Brightside and Desperate.
The demo gained attention in and around Las Vegas, City Life stated that Mr. Brightside was "one of the best local tracks in a long time" and that "Thankfully The Killers dont come across like any other band in town".
A re-recorded version of Mr. Brightside would later go on to appear on the band's full length debut album Hot Fuss
, it also became a hit single and has achieved immense popularity worldwide, Under the Gun again re-recorded went on to become a b-side to Somebody Told Me
, it is also on the band's 2007 compilation album Sawdust
.
The demo is very rare however all the songs appeared on the Internet in 2005 following the bands rise to fame.
and Dave Keuning
.
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
by American rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band The Killers
The Killers (band)
The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning . Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr...
. Recorded in Late 2001 and produced by the band, it was given away for free by the band themselves at shows in 2002, the demo was recorded prior to Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
Ronald Dante "Ronnie" Vannucci, Jr. is the drummer of the American rock band The Killers. He is also involved in a side project called Big Talk.-Personal life:...
and Mark Stoermer
Mark Stoermer
Mark Stoermer is an American musician, best known for being the bassist for alternative rock band The Killers, in 2011 he released his debut solo album Another Life.-Personal life:...
joining the band, Matt Norcross played drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
on all 4 tracks while Dell Neal played bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
on 2 tracks (Replaceable and Under The Gun), guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Dave Keuning
Dave Keuning
David Brent Keuning better known as Dave Keuning is a founding member of the American alternative rock band The Killers. He is the band's lead guitarist and backup vocalist.-Personal life:Keuning was born and brought up in Pella, Iowa...
played bass on Mr. Brightside and Desperate.
The demo gained attention in and around Las Vegas, City Life stated that Mr. Brightside was "one of the best local tracks in a long time" and that "Thankfully The Killers dont come across like any other band in town".
A re-recorded version of Mr. Brightside would later go on to appear on the band's full length debut album Hot Fuss
Hot Fuss
Hot Fuss is the debut studio album by Las Vegas based American rock band The Killers, released on June 7, 2004 in the United Kingdom and on June 15, 2004 in the United States.-Background:...
, it also became a hit single and has achieved immense popularity worldwide, Under the Gun again re-recorded went on to become a b-side to Somebody Told Me
Somebody Told Me
"Somebody Told Me" is the debut single by American rock band The Killers. The song is featured on the group's debut album Hot Fuss and was written by Dave Keuning, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., Mark Stoermer and Brandon Flowers....
, it is also on the band's 2007 compilation album Sawdust
Sawdust (album)
Sawdust is an album of B-sides, rarities, covers and remixes by the Las Vegas rock band The Killers. The album was released in various markets between November 9 and November 13, 2007, when it was released in the United States...
.
The demo is very rare however all the songs appeared on the Internet in 2005 following the bands rise to fame.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Brandon FlowersBrandon Flowers
Brandon Richard Flowers is an American musician, best known as the frontman of the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. He has also released a solo album titled Flamingo.-Early life:...
and Dave Keuning
Dave Keuning
David Brent Keuning better known as Dave Keuning is a founding member of the American alternative rock band The Killers. He is the band's lead guitarist and backup vocalist.-Personal life:Keuning was born and brought up in Pella, Iowa...
.
- "Under the Gun" (2:43)
- "Desperate" (4:15)
- "Mr. BrightsideMr. Brightside"Mr. Brightside" is a song performed by Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. The song is featured on the group's debut album Hot Fuss and was written by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning....
" (4:25) - "Replaceable" (3:52)
Personnel
- Brandon FlowersBrandon FlowersBrandon Richard Flowers is an American musician, best known as the frontman of the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. He has also released a solo album titled Flamingo.-Early life:...
– lead vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, keyboards - Dave KeuningDave KeuningDavid Brent Keuning better known as Dave Keuning is a founding member of the American alternative rock band The Killers. He is the band's lead guitarist and backup vocalist.-Personal life:Keuning was born and brought up in Pella, Iowa...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Dell Neal – bass
- Matt Norcross – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....