The Offtopics Live At Studio 5

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These five tracks were recorded live at 3PBS FM's infamous Studio 5 during The Offtopics "Back on the Zine" campaign. The band were invited into the studio by legendary Melbourne Soul DJ Vince Peach and played the following songs:

1. Kiss Me It's For Science
2. Stepping Out
3. A Man Needs Coolin'
4. Funky Grandma
5. Sunrise in Richmond

Because this was all done live at the radio station there are some quirks of performance which we sincerely hope you'll enjoy!

This version of The Offtopics included:
Linc Yow Yeh: Drums and Vocals
Tim Webb: Bass
Mark Bretherton: Keyboard and Vocals
Omid Shayan: Saxophone
Dave Sheehan: Guitar and Vocals
Howard Norsetter: Trumpet
Mark Shannon: Guitar and Vocals
Polash Larsen: Jumping up and down and shouting...

Recorded at PBS 106.7FM Melbourne by Hannah Reaney and Paul Maybury for Studio 5 Live on 14 March 2018
EP Illustration and Design Rebecca L Stewart
All songs by Polash Larsen copyright 2019

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1.	Kiss Me It's For Science (Live at Studio 5) 03:40	lyrics	buy track
KISS ME – IT’S FOR SCIENCE Gm7 C7 Eb7 D7 Do you have a spirit of enquiry? Gm7 C7 Eb7 D7 Are you curious about the world? Gm7 C7 Eb7 D7 I can tell there’s a mind that’s likely Gm7 C7 Eb7 D7 To get all of the facts unfurled. Can we agree on a methodology? Can we agree on the evidence base? It’s just a query about biology So lean in closer to my face Eb7x2 Eb7x2 And Kiss me. Kiss me. Kiss me – it’s for science! How much pressure on the lip is needed? What’s the temperature of ecstasy? Test my thesis and get it completed This exegesis is bound to please. And Kiss me. Kiss me. Kiss me – it’s for science! Yes I have the strictest control group I wanna rule out all placebo effects I assure you that it’s the whole truth When I say this ain’t just about sex. Eb7x2 Eb7x2 Eb7x2 So Kiss me. Kiss me. Kiss me. Gm7 Bb Budget cuts at the C.S.I.R.O Mean I C Eb Input results with a B yes I-R-O Gm7 Bb Researching figures all day on my feet C D (D C Bb G F G) Wanna take you home and put you in my spreadsheet. Eb7x2 Eb7x2 Eb7x2 So Kiss me. Kiss me. Kiss me. So Kiss me. Kiss me. Kiss me. So Kiss me. Kiss me. Kiss me. Eb7 D7 C7 Gm7 Ki-i-iss me – it’s for science!
2.	Stepping Out (Live at Studio 5) 04:07	lyrics	buy track
Stepping Out. Riff to E9 E6 Verse 1 Hey mister can you say Have you any work today? I’m a man on a mission I need a commission I’ll give you permission Give me the position Chorus E9 slide on d note. I’m stepping up I’m stepping out I’m stepping up I’m stepping out Verse 2 My baby wants more than new shoes She says now honey you can choose I got plans for me and you Be smart, baby, don’t be no fool. Chorus. Bridge 1 A9 – A13 This want ad looks like it was written in blood! Fell in my new suit. Slip! I went splat in the mud! Chorus Bridge 2 C#m F#7 To Whom It May Concern C#m F#7 I’m willing to learn B I’ll be standing outside at quarter to nine! Riff to chorus x 2 with scat crooning Bridge 2 to riff and end.
3.	A Man Needs Cooling (Live at Studio 5) 04:49	lyrics	buy track
A Man Needs Cooling (Words and music: Larsen) (Slow sexy spoken intro) Ebmaj7 Bbmaj7 repeat Hey girl. I’m a Saggitarian so I have to be honest. It’s the way I’m made. It’s who I am… And when you look at me… I can believe You like what you see. And it’s not that I feel blasé But I have a very VERY pressing matter to take away. Verse section Ebmaj7 Bbmaj7 F Gm7 Bb Girl… I’ve been looking at you from across the room Ebmaj7 Bbmaj7 F Gm7 Bb From the corner of my eye so I wouldn’t look crude Ebmaj7 Bbmaj7 F Gm7 Bb But when you looked at me I got a little bit nervous. Ebmaj7 Bbmaj7 Girl… When a man likes what he sees his temperature climbs a hundred degrees F Gm7 Bb Ebmaj7 He needs coolin Girl… I was breaking out in a sweat I just had to get my throat wet I needed water to quench the fires you lit in me. I am burning. Girl… When you looked away I got me a two gallon jar and I drank it all down. And I believe it got steamy Oh So Steamy Girl…. Now you’re approaching me as I’m turning to flee. There’s a man I have to see about a dog In the men’s room. (Pre-chorus) Ebmaj7 Girl… There’s a question in your eye. What’s up with this guy? Bbmaj7 (last chord comp x 5) What is he doing? Chorus No chord Eb Bb I’m trying to be cool while my bladder is full Bb Eb Bb I’m jiggling my thighs while meeting your eyes Bb Eb F It’s a hop to the left a slide to the right Ab Bb Like I’m dancing I’m dancing I’m dancing Alright! Bridge Ab Bb Mmmmm…. This queue ain’t getting no shorter. Ab Bb Oooohhh….. Why did I drink so much water? Ab Bb Ahhhhhh…. I got to keep it nice. Ab Bb Ooooohhh… I got to hold it tight! (or you’ll leave) Chorus x 2 as outro to end. I’m trying to be cool While my bladder is full I’m jiggling my thighs While meeting your eyes It’s a hop to the left A slide to the right Like I’m dancing I’m dancing I’m dancing Alright! I’m trying to be cool While my bladder is full I’m jiggling my thighs While meeting your eyes It’s a hop to the left A slide to the right Like I’m dancing I’m dancing I’m dancing Alright!
4.	Funky Grandma (Live at Studio 5) 04:31	lyrics	buy track
FUNK MY GRANDMA (Words and music: Larsen) VERSE 1 Bm7 A7 D7 F9 E9 Somebody funked my grandma Bm7 A7 E9 ( f - e - d - a ) She’s got a platform zimmer frame. Bm7 A7 D7 F9 E9 Somebody funked my grandma. Bm7 A7 E9 ( f - e - d - a ) Her boiled fruitcake just ain’t the same. Bm7 A7 D7 F9 E9 Somebody funked my grandma. Bm7 A7 E9 ( f - e - d - a ) She’s wearing a raspberry beret. Bm7 A7 D7 F9 E9 Somebody funked my grandma. Bm7 A7 E9 ( f - e - d - a ) Might be cocaine in her crème brulee. CHORUS D9 a b Who brought the funk to the party? D9 E9 Does everybody get a slice? D9 a b Who brought the funk to this party? ( f e d f e d a b Mm-mm! This funk sure is nice! VERSE 2 Somebody funked the postman Big lapels on his high vis vest. Somebody funked the postman. His moped’s the best. Somebody funked the sadhu He dances funk style just for fun. Somebody funked the sadhu Even his lingam is on the one. Now listen. BRIDGE G F#m Bm D I don’t need a little dose ‘cos my body makes it inside. G F#m Bm D All this funk is welling up. Get ready for the ride. G F#m Bm D They couldn’t kill this party even if they tried. G F#m7 E9 Whoever said it’s bad for you I can tell you that they lied. INSTRUMENTAL OVER VERSE VERSE 4 Somebody funked the op-shop Little old ladies getting down Somebody funked the op-shop Funky grandma goes in to town Somebody funked the op-shop They got LPs by the JBs Somebody funked the op-shop They don’t serve cake – they got rice and peas. CHORUS Who brought the funk to the party? Does everybody get a slice? Who brought the funk to this party? The funk gives a kick of spice. Who brought the funk to the party? I brought the funk to the party now I’m takin’ it. Goodbye.
5.	Sunrise in Richmond (Live at Studio 5) 04:56	lyrics	buy track
SUNRISE IN RICHMOND (Words and Music: Larsen) Intro: Gm7 C9 x4 Verse 1 Didn’t get back home ‘till 4am in the morning. Eyes aren’t heavy and no one seems to be yawning. Pops tells us Frankie thinks he’s a muffin. A sevlev donut and we all lick out the stuffin. Chorus Sunrise in Richmond x 4 Verse 2 230 Swan – the good times are piling. Love doctor’s new friends – in they’re filing. Danny stammers ‘cos he’s smiling Girls are impressed with the wall unit styling We made it ourselves – and Chorus Sunrise in Richmond x 4 Bridge Ebmaj7 Bbm7 Fm7 Even though there’s heaps and heaps of sugar plum dumplings around Ebmaj7 Bbm7 Abm7 Gm7 Not a peep from the geek as he finds something’s gonna – beauty’s gunna bring him down. Solos over chorus repeat to end.

about

These five tracks were recorded live at 3PBS FM's infamous Studio 5 during The Offtopics "Back on the Zine" campaign. The band were invited into the studio by legendary Melbourne Soul DJ Vince Peach and played the following songs:

1. Kiss Me It's For Science
2. Stepping Out
3. A Man Needs Coolin'
4. Funky Grandma
5. Sunrise in Richmond

Because this was all done live at the radio station there are some quirks of performance which we sincerely hope you'll enjoy!

credits

released November 18, 2019

This version of The Offtopics included:
Linc Yow Yeh: Drums and Vocals
Tim Webb: Bass
Mark Bretherton: Keyboard and Vocals
Omid Shayan: Saxophone
Dave Sheehan: Guitar and Vocals
Howard Norsetter: Trumpet
Mark Shannon: Guitar and Vocals
Polash Larsen: Jumping up and down and shouting...

Recorded at PBS 106.7FM Melbourne by Hannah Reaney and Paul Maybury for Studio 5 Live on 14 March 2018
EP Illustration and Design Rebecca L Stewart
All songs by Polash Larsen copyright 2019

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The Offtopics Melbourne, Australia

From Bourbon Street in New Orleans to Memphis and Jamaica via the bars of Brunswick, The Offtopics deliver infectious songs that will make you tap your feet and bring a smile to your face. Fronted by funk dynamo Polash Larsen, these are some of Melbourne’s most talented musicians working their basses off to show you a good time. ... more