Four songs, four flavours of unease, one October mixtape. Green Day's "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.", The Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" and Oingo Boingo's "Dead Man's Party" arrive together for spooky season, with bass, lead guitar and piano parts between them and a chord chart on every track.
"Bullet with Butterfly Wings" is Billy Corgan's, from 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and it won the band a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. "Psycho Killer" predates Talking Heads entirely: David Byrne and Chris Frantz were playing it in an art school band called the Artistics before the group existed, and its bass line has outlived every trend since, right down to Selena Gomez sampling it on "Bad Liar". Danny Elfman wrote "Dead Man's Party" for the 1985 album of the same name, and Oingo Boingo performed it on screen in Back to School the following year. Green Day's "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P." comes from the NIMRODS Original Soundtrack and is the newest thing here by some distance.
Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Talking Heads & Oingo Boingo: 4 New Songs, 13 Authentic Arrangements
- Green Day - I'm Never Gonna R.I.P. - Bass, Lead, Chord Chart
- The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet with Butterfly Wings - Bass, Lead, Chord Chart
- Talking Heads - Psycho Killer - Bass, Lead, Chord Chart
- Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party - Bass, Lead, Piano, Chord Chart
These are re-records of songs as made famous by The Smashing Pumpkins, Talking Heads and Oingo Boingo, crafted note for note to capture the original feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What songs are in the October mixtape on Rocksmith+? Four: Green Day's "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.", The Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" and Oingo Boingo's "Dead Man's Party".
Can I learn "Dead Man's Party" on piano in Rocksmith+? Yes. Oingo Boingo's Halloween staple comes with a piano arrangement alongside bass, lead guitar and a chord chart.
What arrangements are available for "Psycho Killer"? Bass, lead guitar and a chord chart, which covers the bass line the song is best known for.
Who wrote "Dead Man's Party"? Danny Elfman, for Oingo Boingo's 1985 album of the same name. The band performed it on screen in the film Back to School the following year.
What is Rocksmith+? Rocksmith+ is Ubisoft's interactive music learning platform for guitar, bass and piano. Songs are arranged note for note, and the app follows what you play in real time as you learn.
Song Availability May Vary by Region
Everyone can try Rocksmith+ for free by either downloading the mobile app for iOS and Android, or by downloading it on PS5, PS4, or PC. New mobile users can also try a free 7-day trial with all songs & lessons included when they sign up for a 12-month subscription. Check out the full song library for more songs from your favorite artists. Rocksmith+ is available on PC through the Ubisoft Store. For more on Rocksmith+, check out the official site.
