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An in-depth analysis of the Bon Voyage outtakes

Buried Alive Inside of a Horse

What does it feel like? Listen...

Bryan Ward: For as poor as "Bon Voyage" is, I'm surprised that there aren't more outtakes this good. This song was recorded in one sitting and without much thought. I think I did capture the mood though.

Easter Raga For Two Guitars

We almost made an Easter record once.

Bryan Ward: A pretty fair instrumental lost in the depths of "Bon Voyage."

Merry Christmas(Fuck You)

It's hard to wish people a happy holiday when they're assholes.

Bryan Ward: In high school, we would often ditch class and end up either in the library or the band room. On this particular day, Bill and I went to the band room and wrote this song. This is a really cool rock n' roll number which we will hopefully record someday, but probably never will. I believe our English teacher caught us afterwards and punished us for creating something.

My Grandfather's Cat's Eyes (And Other Gems From the Phillipines)

Exotic. Well, maybe.

Bryan Ward: I've met Bill's grandfather a few times before, but never noticed his cat eyes. The title is a lot better than the song, an instrumental which I can't remember.

My Sentiments Exactly, Jonathan Sparrow

Bryan Ward attempts to make contact with his favorite imaginary friend, but succumbs to backwards lightning.

Bryan Ward: This is "Winter 2" again, only since I couldn't do it justice forwards, I tried recording it backwards. Becoming ever reliant on sound effects, I hastily finished this wreck instead of working with it; a pattern I would unfortunately continue. How dull.

An Orphan Momentarily Forgets

A little orphan girl dreams that Santa Claus is her father.

Bryan Ward: I think the initial reaction of just about everyone who ever heard this song was that Bill secretly or not-so-secretly wanted to be a woman. However, this song, the first recorded for our second record, is easily among the best written for "Bon Voyage." It's a shame the production and our better judgement were not present. We should have stopped here. This is one of the finest Christmas songs of all time.

She Smiles Often

A nice sentiment turns unexpectedly violent.

Bryan Ward: Originally intended as a tribute to an elementary school nurse, this song was an ugly noise festival. I was unable to produce anything beautiful around this time. The version appearing on "Christmas All Year 'Round" is a very, very remixed edit.

Space Zoo

A zoo in outer space. Space Zoo.

Bryan Ward: One of the last songs Bill recorded for "Bon Voyage." By this time, I think we might have begun to realize the faults in our material, or at least in each other's material. This song made me believe that Bill was turning into an imbecile. I now think that it's pretty clever.

Springtime Outdoor Children's Library

The greatest library in the world.

Bryan Ward: I believed that this great song from Bill would be perfect for the new record. I was wrong. Still, one of the best song titles I've ever heard.

The Twilight Zone

Supposedly about a bat cave.

Bryan Ward: Just about the worst piece of shit Bill or anyone has ever done. His "Archaeopteryx" of this period. Ten minutes or so of shrieking voltage, never going anywhere but further down into the sewer. I proudly sampled this song in the September section of "Christmas All Year "Round." Now Bill is taking me to court.

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