Over the weekend, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returned to action for the band’s two-night Flockbuster run of virtual shows from The 8×10 in Baltimore, MD after a COVID-19 infection within the band’s circle postponed their initial Halloween show last month. On Tuesday, Pigeons released a pro-shot mashup of the Mission Impossible and Kill Bill themes from Saturday’s show, which has since been dubbed “Mission KillpossiBill”.
Out of an abundance of caution, and per the worsening weather, Pigeons moved the Flockbuster concerts indoors to The 8×10 in the band’s hometown. An integral part of the band’s early success, The 8×10 has since fallen on hard times in light of the pandemic and owner Brian Shupe even launched a GoFundMe in hopes of raising the funds needed to remain open until public events return. To benefit the beloved establishment, Pigeons gave streaming access to any fan who donated to The 8×10.
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Coming in at the tail end of night one, “Mission KillpossiBill” was a debut for Pigeons and was in good company amongst the movie-themed set. Opening with the titillating sound of Tom Cruise lighting a fuse, the band launched into the theme from the blockbuster action franchise with some added oomph courtesy of drummer Alex “Gator” Petropulous. Soon enough, the music took a hard turn as lead guitarist Jeremy Schon hit those extended notes that marked the transition into the Kill Bill theme also known as “Battle Without Honor or Humanity”.
Between the two cinematic covers, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong found fleeting moments of spaced-out bliss that were reminiscent of its original “Sunny Day”. The whole thing eventually came around again when Schon ripped back into the Kill Bill notes and the band brought the mashup to a climax.
Watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong perform “Mission KillpossiBill” at The 8×10 as part of their Flockbuster weekend below.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – “Mission KillpossiBill” – Baltimore, MD – 11/21/20
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