Trent Reznor in Slam Bamboo #1

While writing Pretty Hate Machine Trent played out with this Cleveland band.
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[@bmjames]

The influence on Trent's later work is undeniable. "My desire burning like a house on fire" is just a more polite way to say "I wanna ____ you like an animal".

[@iximusic]

lol

[@based_ukulele]

Dagnabbitt

[@slayer38009]

Wake up in flames has a whole new meaning

[@HiGlowie]

Don’t care what anyone says. House On Fire is amazing. At the end of the day it comes down to songwriting and this is an excellently written song.

[@curtthechameleon]

Precisely. Straight from 80s love to Reptile. 😂

[@lukelarsson]

Looks like Trent traveled back in time to play with this band.

[@joeespinosa2030]

At the end of the performance he said "I guess you guys arent ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it.." :)

[@lukelarsson]

@@joeespinosa2030 Brilliant!

[@jaxwood3577]

@Luke Larsson and @joe Espinosa your comments win :-D Love this thread.

[@loodsdude]

Haha 🤣🤣 great comment

[@JD-ex7gp]

That's Heavy!

[@shanson23]

uh.... there was no sad break up.... he was playing out with us because he thought it was fun and we had a great time.

[@AgentAlmost]

Everyone is coming to this with some strong preconceptions that his public personality as the frontman of NiN has to be his entire personality. Like he has to sleep in coffins and watch churches burning for entertainment, or whatever.

[@destroyermaker]

You still talk to him?

[@shanson23]

​@@destroyermaker the last time I talked to him was in 2016... so not really.

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

Honestly, this sound is pretty in line with bands like Culture Club, Depeche Mode and 80s EDM bands that were the forerunner to that infamous Chicago Industrial sound of the 90s. Even Ministry! Remember what they sounded like before The Land of Rape and Honey? Remember their With Sympathy album? Probably not, children... I mean, you seen Trent singing along. Kids today think the guy is Dracula or something. The guy covered a Madonna song for God's sake. IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME. And if you think this is crazy, wait until you find out Pantera started out as a KISS cover band-make-up, spandex and all. Writing this comment made me feel really old.

[@shanson23]

@@nickaschenbecker9882 thank you

[@Muttenchopsforever]

Let’s do a Patreon to sponsor a Slam Bamboo reunion show with all members including Trent Reznor.

[@georgesid5632]

Wow, this song is so good. Can't get it out of my head. The lead singer has a terrific voice and look. Great dance/pop. There are elements of NIN's music here. What's funny is the whole band is dressed up in high fashion with great hairstyles, whilst Trent looks like the guy next door.

[@dr.snakes]

Yeah. The guy next door to Bauhaus.

[@ShinyHuman]

"One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesn't belong."

[@Ruhma.]

lol

[@cafenightster4548]

Ha! I wonder who?

[@3576alan]

That lyric actually works w/ the rythm of the song.😂👍

[@youtert]

Garish colors: check Clean guitar with chorus: check Electronic drums: check Synth trumpet: check Slapped Steinberger bass: check 80's confirmed

[@Brenners2010]

I love how Trent has a totally different dress sense and look compared to the rest of the band(He's totally in black and the rest of the band are wearing brilliant colours etc). He looks like he's almost just figured out his NIN look....

[@rivotrich7]

I think he has figured out his NIN look even then. He looks really cool in this video.

[@darkl3ad3r]

@@rivotrich7 agree. Everyone else makes me cringe from the massive mismatch in fashion and hair styles, but there's Trent looking like the same badass he would later become, as if he were sent from the future itself. Guy's a legend.

[@tonywhite68]

0:57 for anyone looking.

[@671oneblood]

He had already started NIN by this point

[@IAmNoeyes]

My High school Idol and favorite band.

[@dainwon]

My guys hair is on POINT. I been playing this absolute hit non stop.

[@shanson23]

Thanks Daine

[@grahamcammack479]

Came here thinking this was going to be hilarious, ended up with a hell of an earworm and being impressed. Nice one for uploading this Scott.

[@JoshKillcrop]

No shit! That chorus has been in my head all day. It has a nice progression (like I mean it’s the sort of thing that if I play the vocal melody on a keyboard, I bet it would feel kinda fun), but the rhythm really makes it bounce!

[@devinthierault]

Reminds me of pre tears for fears song that I hated till I was like omg the chorus. Ever met a day is the song

[@Vojife]

At first I thought Trent was the singer. That was highly disturbing. O_o

[@phyrestorm999]

HA! You and me both, buddy. Also, I can totally see why he started writing his own lyrics after having to put up with this shit.

[@Vojife]

Heh. Actually, this is not really my kind of music, but I don't think it's all that bad. But yeah, it doesn't suit Trent at all.

[@craigusselman546]

yup so did i trent seems to be enjoying himself'

[@freyaaldrnari6086]

Same. Lol

[@KingLich451]

ohh i KNOW hahaahhah

[@zirtapot57]

Slam Bamboo's drummer here (Ron Musarra) also became Nine Inch Nails' first drummer before being replaced by Chris Vrenna (who was on keyboards).

[@PxRx85]

Oh word, that makes sense! He hits hard, I know some of that is the electric kit, but you can see and hear his intensity. 100% he fits that early NIN sound

[@jacobbelyea7945]

You are a fraud and a liar, Mr. Alan Namoff

[@Michael_Print]

when the vid started and trent was nowhere to be seen i thought this was some weird mashup of pretty hate machine drums on another song.

[@bonniefinleyanimation]

I love your hair, sir.

[@def0rm0]

He's handsome 😻 and was he in the head like a hole vid ?

[@shanson23]

Still making records, writing and producing. Living a great life with my Family and running my own restaurant. Thanks for asking. Hope all is well.

[@TomO-rt3fg]

Scott Hanson where are you and what is the name of your restaurant? I’m sure you would drum up a little more business by advertising your claim to fame here. I know I would stop by and shake your hand! Great songs. Too bad fate didn’t have it in mind for you to get picked up and go big.

[@Matt-ll1hd]

Awesome song, thanks for the upload! And it's always fun to see Trent doing something different.

[@justclicksubscribe.8128]

You still friends with Trent?

[@MrGrynch]

Scott it's clear trent got some of his stage swag from you. Awesome song guys what a blast from the past

[@lydia5649]

If you're happy with your work and family. What's more ? TY for sharing it.

[@MarKSlamS621]

This song has been stuck in my head for nearly a decade.

[@neoninfusion847]

How was this not a hit?

[@dklustick]

I love how the camera only focuses on the lead singer... and Trent... like even the camera guy knew... "this guy does not belong, and god is up to something cool..."

[@Jones_Rustiver]

Haven't you heard?? God is dead n no one cares...

[@dklustick]

Jones Rustiver I think I meant to say “this guy is on to something and god is HE up to something cool.” (Basically Trent Rez is god)

[@MyoticTesseract]

He actually looks really cute there, haha.

[@melancholy-6352]

(So we meet again...) Yes, he's so adorably unenthused and out of place.

[@melt8424]

lol @ 1:00 - "Ooops!! I looked at the camera at the EXACT same time it was FINALLY focusing on me!!! Quick! better pretend I didn't notice and look behind me for no reason at all!" DERP. hahaha

[@anazardcore]

LMAOOOO

[@turnleftaticeland]

oh my god

[@nrthe2videos514]

He's more like "shit the camera on me that's embarrassing"

[@DrLuke49]

This is by far the best throwback music video ever. Trent was adorably menacing even back then. Thank you Scott for sharing this great soundtrack to your life! 😎💯

[@boedye]

I can say this about Trent, he has unabashedly worn every hat there is to wear to get where he is at. Backup keyboard player for New Wave Band, Cover Band Lead (Option-30), Tuba Player in HS, Video Game Soundtrack Composer... he has pretty much done it all.

[@anazardcore]

I came for trent reznor, but you were definitely a great singer, Scott! pretty catchy song

[@KingLich451]

well, Trent still stole all the show i think xD

[@vonjunzt4130]

He's maybe good at lip syncing since the band isn't plugged in. There air jamming to their own record.

[@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309]

@@vonjunzt4130 was the standard for televised music performances for decades. I bet they had more musical ability than today's top artists making their shit in protools and never having played live a day in their lives.

[@shuruff904]

@@vonjunzt4130 that's what I thought

[@shanson23]

Thank you for the kind words

[@Springfeeeel]

Hey Trent, where's YOUR Technicolor suck coat? You ain't a team member, bro?

[@jasonthomas6684]

😅

[@KingLich451]

heheh, Eight inches.

[@MarKSlamS621]

This song has been stuck in my head for two days now.

[@biggbellylove]

MarkSlams621 that meets you came back after 2 days for another fix of it....lol..don't blame u, it is catchy

[@brandonwenzel2844]

I know the sentiment has already been expressed by multiple people; but, I just wanted to thank you Scott for saving and uploading this. Like a lot of people commenting here, I found these videos specifically as a NIN fan; and definitely had a laugh the first time I watched them. Everything about them is so, "of it's time", and it's easy to make fun; especially in context to NIN. However, after a bit I came to regret my earlier mocking; because not only is it awesome as a fan of Trent's work to see this part of his journey; but moreover, these are honestly just fun tunes to listen to. It's obviously not NIN; and it's definitely a shock to see Trent so far outside of that role we know him for; but it's fun 80s synth-pop with some catchy hooks. So as someone who at one point was inclined to poke fun, I want to apologize on behalf of any misguided NIN fans. You've preserved an awesome piece of history and we're in your debt for doing so. So again, thank you for that; and for sharing your artistic creativity with us.

[@shanson23]

Thank you for the kind words

[@meganwilliams1123]

@@shanson23 I came to see as a NIN fan and I genuinely thought this was good. I had no desire to poke fun

[@KumoGoesFast]

I listen to much heavier stuff than NIN, and this band slaps dude! i had no inclination to mock this. I love the energy from the vocalist.

[@lightfantastik]

The bass player is pretty good, and they're "tight" for what's presumably a small local band, and yeah, the song does have a good hook. It's dated, but no harsh judgement here!

[@norcal9874]

When I was younger in the 90’s and early 2000’s I played in bands that played several different genres. When you just want to play music, hang out with cool band mates, have fun, explore music, and hone your skills you’re open to all musical opportunities without judgement or prejudice. Those that don’t play instruments, don’t understand this philosophy. I would have given my left foot to be on TV playing my music. I would have been even more proud to have a band mate make it big like Trent. I would not have been jealous at all. I would have been so happy for him. I also would have been proud to have been part of his development. Even if I never spoke to that band mate again, I still would be grateful for the time I had with them. That’s how it works. We all aren’t destined for fame, but we all should be appreciative for the people in our lives that we enjoyed being with. Thank you for posting these great songs and being so gracious sharing your history Scott.

[@micahc9509]

so well said. I wish more people understood how most people who love making music think about being in a band

[@vonjunzt4130]

Oh c'mon Trent needed the money and thought maybe he could get some chicks playing some 5th rate Depeche Mode crap.

[@norcal9874]

@@vonjunzt4130 Well, I can’t argue with trying to get chicks. 😂

[@dickstryker]

That and Italo Disco fookin RULEZ

[@ozzpimp]

At the time, the singer thought "this is it, I've made it!"... Then Trent, in all black in the corner is saying "hold my beer"

[@Daisypetal100]

OMG at first I thought Trent was the lead singer! lol.

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

This comment though....

[@gamingchanneldumbass6729]

@G I think this is like Top of the Pops where the instrumental is already played and the only person who is doing anything is the singer so don't be harsh.

[@jameshayter4604]

@@gamingchanneldumbass6729 r/woooosh

[@boxerval214]

Lmao!!

[@autoneurotic]

I honestly think if this song had gotten more exposure it could have been a good 80's hit. It's catchy, well produced and the singer has a good voice.

[@shessomethingelse1639]

Brian Fitzgerald I agree

[@exerciserelax8719]

I'm already humming it after hearing it once.

[@Datanditto]

Yes- very good song and production.

[@jjryan1352]

Generic synthpop

[@Datanditto]

@@jjryan1352 a good melody is a good melody - doesnt matter if its bagpipes or a car horn. Maybe youre too used to hearing rap and cant appreciate actual songwriting and melodies.

[@garyhelsinger]

Wow, Andy Samberg does a great job on lead vocals!

[@John_Fx]

Thats Johnny Galecki, you fool.

[@marcopollo366]

Can't unsee it!

[@Nathan-gd7xq]

Andy Dick*

[@zevin_actionman]

I thought so too

[@Ispowzfmanalog15]

LOLZ

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Honestly peak 80's style love it, catchy tune, frontman has great stage presence

[@dolst]

I love that discordant guitar thing going on here. Puts it a notch above most '80s new wave songs in my book. Thanks for sharing! Surf Wisely.

[@theskoolmustard00]

Poor Trent trying to camouflage with the background

[@bca5251]

I laughed more than I probably should have at this!

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

He was getting into it, though. You seen him singing along.

[@ShadowMan64572]

@@nickaschenbecker9882 Or trying to mask his boredom for a second then being like "f this" and stopped singing.

[@imrytebeehyneu]

The color of the jacket and his hair matches the dark background so yeah, he blends perfectly at the right moment... Way to go, Trent...👍🏻

[@PigeonLaughter01]

Lol of course he's the only one not wearing bright colors.

[@shennaasha6994]

Nice to see that Trent didnt change his style much. The only dude in the band, wearing all black. Shenn

[@joshfair8106]

This is one of those true gems buried here in youtube. I came upon this by accident while looking at early Trent videos and I've had this song stuck in my head for days now. Thank you for preserving such a unique bit of 80's synth-pop. This song deserves to be rediscovered in my opinion.

[@BeakFoundry]

Man I've been singing this in my head for two days straight. Super catchy!

[@shanson23]

sorry for the inconvenience

[@BeakFoundry]

@@shanson23 hahaha it's great! You should be proud of it

[@EyEnOtgAy]

pretty love machine

[@om3g4z3r0]

The upwards spiral.

[@harveyradius]

Watched all three videos. I have to say, I love your guys' music! Wish you guys made it bigger than just "the band that Trent Reznor played in." You guys deserve a lot of recognition as just a good band in yourselves, miming or not.

[@shanson23]

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

[@cnsummers4086]

Agreed! Lovee this song

[@FlorianDecros]

Same guy that made Closer. Yes.

[@Retroalicemichael]

As much hate as people are sending you are being really kind. Some of these “NIN fans” don’t have a clue. You know your story Scott and that’s all that matters. People who think they know don’t. This was a fun jem I’m so happy you shared with us. Thank you!

[@JacquesDray]

The true essence of "paying your dues". Plus I swear that Trent was smiling in this clip. All the best.

[@MindlessSelfGuitar]

who would've thought that guy they showed for 5 seconds would end up being one of the greatest and talented musicians of all time?

[@rokaanalzeer]

Not to mention an Oscar winner!

[@kane00000]

In mean he's not ... But ..

[@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786]

@@rokaanalzeer Grammy you mean lol But it's practically the same thing anyway in the music industry

[@rokaanalzeer]

Monday Green trents an Oscar winner. Won it for scoring the social network

[@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786]

@@rokaanalzeer Oh yeah! I'd forgotten about that my bad

[@vulgrimlegion2570]

Oh, dear God! I thought they were pointing out Trent Reznor as the frontman! I didn't see him on the keyboard until the song was about half over, and I almost had a coronary until I finally recognized him. I have to let my blood pressure go down now, excuse me.

[@Monchi2006]

I know, traumatic

[@rlsht860]

I thought he was the front man too.

[@kellyhelms1584]

Me too. I was like WTF

[@nicolasickovic7432]

RIP Vulgrim Legion. Doubt you'd be alive 7 years later with a condition like that

[@Noiseheads]

this is the most perfect thing in existence

[@Mrbones27]

Absolute banger. Front mans style is out of control. Love this.

[@TheDirtysouth276]

came for trent Reznor, left with slam bamboo on my playlist now. I will start a damn gofundme for a reunion show with original members.

[@zirtapot57]

The drummer (Ron Musarra) also became the first live member of Nine Inch Nails.

[@th3unmaker]

ironic, since there wasno live music on this performance

[@stevehorspool2969]

Thanks for putting up this piece of music history! I actually enjoyed the song. Its funny to see all the edgy goth lords on here that can't appreciate a different side of an artist. I think some of them would be surprised to hear what some of the purest feeling demos sound like. Anyways, thanks again!

[@shanson23]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@psterud]

A lot of people haven't heard Ministry's first album.

[@stevehorspool2969]

@@psterud I dig With Sympathy. Fake British accent and all! 😆 Twitch is highly underrated as well.

[@haeresis_]

It makes me realize how cringy grown ass NIN fans are lol this is where the bad reputation comes from. I love Trent, I love Nine Inch Nails and as metalhead as I can be, I also love 80s music and this song is great. Some people just gotta feed their egos by being annoying on the internet, must be sad to be them.

[@diamonddavemusic]

Meanwhile,...in a parallel universe,...Slam Bamboo got it's big break right after this performance on AM Cleveland, when a record executive from Warner Brothers Records happened to be watching the show during a layover in Cleveland. The band was ultimately signed to a lucrative record contract shortly after their keyboardist, Trent Reznor, left the band to work on his own solo music project "Pretty Hate Machine", which only sold a few thousand copies out of the trunk of his car, leading to his life of anonymity. Slam Bamboo, on the other hand, went on to release a string of five straight Top 40 hits off their first platinum-selling album. After a successful world tour with several bands opening for them, including R.E.M, Aerosmith, and the Smashing Pumpkins among others, Slam Bamboo got busy working on their second album, which included their biggest hit "Rewind Time", the theme song written for the film "Back To The Future Part III". The band also had a brief cameo appearance in that movie as a clone metal hair band in the year 2085. This song won them a Grammy and an Oscar award. As huge success came, tensions began to rise in the band as well. These tensions culminated when Scott Hanson was fired by the other band members in mid 1992 and Tim Kirker then took over as lead singer and front man. In response to his ousting, Hanson accused the others of being envious of him and said "I was fired for making them famous!". After this, public interest in the group waned, and their next single, "You Turned Your Back On Me", failed to make the Top 40. Their subsequent new album, was a commercial disappointment, peaking at only No. 38 in the U.S., although the band was still quite popular in Iceland. In an attempt to regain credibility and lose their light-hearted image, the remaining three members relaunched as Slamboo in January of 1994. Following the name change, the band released the single "You Shouldn't Do That" in August of 1994. The song was featured on their fourth album, "Crazy Rich". After this album proved unsuccessful, the group disbanded by December of 1995. The original four piece line-up of the band briefly joined forces again on VH1's "Bands Reunited" in 2003. The group received many offers and incentives to continue to play together, but disagreements continued between the band members and the reunion was short-lived. The band again dissolved the following year. Scott Hanson returned to Cleveland and after a brief stint in politics as a city alderman, he retired modestly on the residuals from "Back To The Future Part III". Greg Thomas entered drug rehab for an ecstasy addiction, then relapsed, but after a few years of sobriety, he started a successful camp for struggling bass guitar players in northern Massachusetts. Ron Musarra died in August of 2008 after being hit by a bus while crossing a street in downtown San Francisco,...he was wearing a brand new set of Beats by Dre headphones at the time, and didn't hear the bus honking at him. Tim Kirker went on to produce a few more music projects, but in 2009 he was convicted of embezzlement, and spent the next 5 years in a federal prison. When asked during a 2015 interview with Rolling Stone magazine if he would do anything differently considering the turn his life had taken, Kirker only said, "I'd probably trade places with,...heck, I don't know,...Trent Reznor." This story is based on true events,...in a parallel universe of course...

[@KevinBrown-se2ut]

This is great. Made my boring-ass Sunday just a little bit better. Thanks!

[@pizza18]

death by Beats by Dre. :)

[@cjsawyer]

i'm one of the three people who bought phm

[@comfortablenerd3894]

Scott and Trent should collaborate on a NIN version of this song. Not to say that the original version isn't great but I can hear this with a nine inch nails twist and it's equally awesome.

[@britg6640]

It's so nice waking up to Slam Bamboo ^.^

[@muddyduck64]

in the background is a sullen Trent desperate not to be seen in total darkness thinking to himself wtf I gotta do to pay the bills.

[@alejandronumo]

Why? The song is so good.

[@chrino21]

...and Trent never had to worry about paying any bills.

[@lukasmagnusson6579]

I love trent, NIN is my favorite band and all but I have to say that many other fans here in the comments are discrediting Slam Bamboo in such an insensibile way, I feel for the singer, I'm a musician and I know how hard it is to even find a good opportunity, so I feel for you man, it's just a matter of luck, Slam Bamboo is no Nine Inch Nails to me, but from what I can hear their songs were catchy and probably worth it. It's just a matter of luck sometimes and it can be very painful to find out that you are not good enough for the business, as for me, I would never listen to this normally, but this song is extremely catchy and it might mean nothing, but I think I will listen to it some more the next days.

[@shanson23]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@N8Chateaux]

And our keyboardist... Satan Love this... thank God he isn't the dude in yellow like captions to the pictures state elsewhere

[@castlebravo6658]

I was born in 85 so I missed the 80s and I’ve been into metal my whole life but lately I’ve been listening to stuff like Tears for Fears and Men at Work and I just found this song yesterday and I’ve listened to it like 10 times already. It’s a damn good song.

[@jackjude]

have you listened to any 80's Killing Joke?

[@castlebravo6658]

No but I’ll check it out.

[@LuxuriousInterior]

Thank you for posting this footage Scott, this song regularly gets stuck in my head for several days at a time. It's a damn shame that this wasn't a super hit

[@PercyShaw81]

Not since my last fishing trip have I observed a hook so thoroughly beaten into the face...

[@GypsySoulTheOG]

1980s fashion suits of colour and Rezner’s already ready for the Industrial Music Era, dressed in black 😂

[@sparrowhawk81]

Hey man, a job's a job.

[@sernoddicusthegallant6986]

In Trent's "Archetype of a Synthesizer" interview Trent says that while he taught himself music he "got a job doing the jobs nobody else wanted to do from cleaning toilets to... well put it this way, just bad stuff that nobody wants to do." this video puts a whole new context behind it

[@patrickleibel3860]

This video shows just how well he understood popular music. His tenacity and perseverance is to be commended. Bravo Trent. You knew you were to be famous, whether from 80’s synth pop or whatever followed.

[@Brenners2010]

It's been four years since I've last seen this video and I think this is a really good song. I'm secure enough about myself and my musical tastes to like both Trent Reznor's music and this kind of 80's music. Stop being so harsh on the band - they are good! Peace

[@mkie100000]

My right ear enjoyed this.

[@pustynnybubr]

I wanted to comment this exactly like this, fuck you.

[@mkie100000]

Shavot No fuck you.

[@pustynnybubr]

Coldlucidity You're right, fuck me.

[@mkie100000]

Shavot Ok

[@Loki.Lyesmyth]

Got room for one more in the fucking? I'm in for this action.

[@Heysamgrahamcartoons]

HAHAHA. This was so ridiculous I thought this was a Saturday Night Live sketch. Haha. He's even dressed all emo and they're not. HA

[@ericbryant6097]

is that really trent or wired al yankmydick oh wait nm he is the keyboardist thought he was the frontman

[@pryingeyes1551]

+Austin People who aren't familiar with music used Emo as a label for anything that wasn't Beyonce or T-Pain back then. I remember playing Blutengel once, and someone saying "ew, turn this emo shit off!" Kind of like how all electronic music was "dubstep," even when none of it was. Edit: I love how the vocalist sounds the same regardless of how far away he swings from it.

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

Hey Sam Graham Cartoons Not emo Goth**

[@Metal-Possum]

If you want to see ridiculous, try calling him Emo just one more time.

[@ozzpimp]

Or when all trance music was "Tiesto" regardless of who made it.

[@dartfrogger]

I love this song... going to do some digging and find more from this band. They are excellent

[@somerandomyoutubechannel5816]

I agree they had everything it took to make it big. This is a solid track and great performance. I was very into this sound in the 80's and would have loved this if I had known about it!

[@Wipeout54]

This song absolutely SLAPS.

[@Ybw200owns]

i actually like this song

[@shanson23]

Thank you

[@seeingeyegod]

This band is in no way bad at what they are doing, they just weren't at the right place at the right time or something. Maybe would have been succesfull if they were doing this 5 years earlier.

[@crispinhandly6159]

The chorus is catchy enough to be a hit. If Duran Duran made a song like this it would have been a hit. These guys were probably too niched to survive the change that happened towards the late 80's into the early 90s.

[@rivotrich7]

This song is just very different style than Nine Inch Nails, an apples to oranges comparison if you try to compare the two bands.

[@kuyarickkelley4719]

This song slaps

[@paranoidandriod]

It's so awesome cuz you expect Trent to be the lead singer, then you see him brooding, playing synth, wearing all black in a sea of color. It's funny cuz it's ironic.

[@crashbangful]

He's not even brooding. He seems to be genuinely having a good time.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Ironic, but at the same time completely expected.

[@wickedninja8599]

Everyone making fun of the group and the singer needs to understand this was the 80’s. Back then this was the style. Making fun of something because it isn’t up to modern style is silly. I’m glad this was uploaded so we can see a piece of rock history that many wouldn’t have seen had it not been uploaded.

[@ellagabrielle5414]

I absolutely love the style of the lead singer! This needs to come back in fashion.

[@allenkimm]

This is amazing. I listened the rest of the album on Spotify and I think this will be my new jam for a while. Matches in Rain is my favorite. I recommend people to listen to the rest of the album even if it isn't your taste.

[@whatrthekidsinto8011]

Trent made a HUGE mistake leaving this band!!!

[@al112v4]

He did the best mistake of his life.

[@shanson23]

He was never really committed to the band he was just killing time till his debut album was done. Happy?

[@seeingeyegod]

I think he owes them a Great. Big. Apology.

[@Pogokoala]

seeingeyegod that a terrible lie!

[@Pogokoala]

Scott Hanson you must have a head like a hole, slam

[@brandonharkins6900]

The Talking Heads influence is stellar 💕 would've loved to see you guys make more of that funky goodness

[@TheArtofGuitar]

This song is actually, awesome!

[@omarchavez804]

Damn, I thought it was horrible, even for 80's music.

[@TR-zf6io]

Hey!!! love your channel. Your channel is one of my go-to channels for guitar tutorials and such.

[@ChrisCaldwellO66]

Says nobody..ever.

[@David-oy6ck]

That comma is actually, unnecessary!

[@David-oy6ck]

My bad - that was some Karyn shit 🤦‍♀️

[@StevieLibs]

1.) This song is an absolute banger. 2.) Trent looks the same. 3.) I didn't know Andy Samberg was the lead singer.

[@babaroga73]

If Slam Bamboo continued and NIN never existed, world would be more beautiful place.

[@blueberrydenim4807]

Not true at all actually, Trent was working on Pretty Hate Machine during this time, this was always a temporary gig for him

[@primussucks2519]

Trent already showing his darkside with the only one in black leather

[@kyusama347]

This was pretty great. Thanks for sharing this. Sorry about all the shit talkers in the comments, fans can be toxic. You got a great voice.

[@Nosirrah2112]

Okay this is a hidden gem. Its so ridiculously 80s. And I love it.

[@EVDMcomposer]

Came for Trent, stayed for Slam Bamboo. I love this song! This is so catchy. I don't know why anyone would dis this band.

[@yorgle]

I don't understand all the hatred towards this. I actually dig it. I'm a sucker for that late 80s/early 90s new-wave/new-romantic sound.. Reminds me of music in like "Better Off Dead" and the like.... :D Are the Slam Bamboo tracks available anywhere for download, Scott?

[@shanson23]

I-tunes

[@yorgle]

lol. duh. cheers to ya. ;)

[@KingOFloors]

Yeah but that hair

[@breakfastmachine]

"all the hatred" is probably because this scott hanson fella is a complete toolbag in the comments section here. we get it, dude. you think your band was hot shit. a lot of people don't. probably why the music thing didn't work out for you guys, as it doesn't for most people. laugh it off and move the fuck on.

[@placer7412]

LOL i didnt see that

[@setpunks13]

In his defense, he does look pretty darn embarrassed.

[@Iwouldratherbeinborabora]

this is such a top 10 radio type song I'm surprised this band didn't get bigger

[@Vivacior]

Great 80s song....👍 The influences/references that I hear and see.... Very clearly! Vocals/Music: Howard Jones mixed with Thompson Twins Look: Mark Mothersbaugh + Thomas Dolby with Michael Bolton's outfits. It took me awhile...but ya... That's the sound and visual that made this band rock! Thanks for posting this. Cheers! JerBear Charlotte USA PS...Is Trent thinking through the lyrics "I was up above it!"....🤔

[@justincoble1382]

Good God…this song is amazing. Thanks for posting this. I love the “TV Show” sets.

[@TheHappiestGoth]

Trent looked hilariously out of place in this band. Thanks to Scott Hanson for uploading this, it really made my day! Also, I know hipsters that would rock that exact look right now. It’s funny to see how fashion comes back around sometimes.

[@savoirfaire8979]

This is the pinnacle of Reznor’s achievements.

[@shanson23]

I smoked a ton of weed right before we taped this.

[@Tommy88-]

@@shanson23 it seems more like you did a few lines.

[@shanson23]

@@Tommy88- I wanted to do more but your mother ran out of coke.

[@sweatygiraffe7593]

@@shanson23 Amazing response you got my respect Shanson23.

[@Walkherluvbug]

Scott, I have seen Slam Bamboo so many times back in the day. Dancing and having the time of our lives. You are amazing, thank you for posting this. I can only hope that one day I can watch you perform again. This music never gets old it’s just hard to believe it was so so long ago. Take care of yourself. Much love ❤️

[@shanson23]

Thank you, That means a lot to me. Hope all is well.

[@daz090979]

Here as a result of a random fb short. Scott this is quintessentially late 80’s and for that reason alone (amongst others) it is phenomenal! Cracking song! Absolutely of it’s time and as it plays you’re immediately transported back there. For such I thank you. Play on man!

[@richdelgado3405]

Fun fact: The host is Scott Newell, a rather big name in Cleveland, OH at the time. Scott was a former director and musician for the New Christy Minstrels. The group at one point had members such as Kim Carnes ( "Betty Davis Eyes"), Gene Clark (The Byrds), Barry McGuire ("Eve of Destruction") and Kenny Rogers!

[@jasonm.8174]

I came expecting Generic 80s but this track slaps. Hooks for days and great melody and changes. Was there an album?

[@100gecsrbetterthangod5]

It's a good song and immediately got stuck in my head. I wish I could create something that so many could see/hear.

[@cooliovasquez]

He doesn't look like he hates it at all, he liked this kind of music and it heavily influenced him. Stuff like Depeche mode and Gary Numan

[@colinlarson9656]

Mickey way out of his element and he is loving it. Playing with a mashup of 6 different late 80s early 90s bands rolled into one. But it was clearly Mr. Reznor who was truly hungry like the wolf. lol Love it.

[@thedarksalmon9893]

I see this on reddit talking about what Trent Reznor was doing before NiN, and was pleasantly surprised to end up really enjoying the sound of this. Thanks for the new song for my long drive playlist!

[@tali6844]

What a nice young man I hope he doesn't experience anything negative

[@KaMui1987]

wow... my left ear is happy ^^"

[@warrenpeace8304]

Trent Reznor on keyboard and Mel Gibson on drums

[@Finnegeas]

This is a BOP! Found this the other day and playing non stop. Sooooo good.

[@jukeboxfandango]

I thought this was a joke and you clipped in some NIN footage, then I realized he was singing along and my brain short circuited for a second

[@marccalderaro]

Scott, who wrote this song? I'd love to hear more about it. It's got a great off-kilter 6 groove; the feel and time changes are fluid, yet unexpected, and the chorus is killer! The arrangement is fantastic. Anyway, I can't stop listening to this. It's been like six months since I've found it, and I probably listen to it 2x a week.

[@shanson23]

Thank you for the kind words. The song was written by the guitarist Tim Kirker.