i like where this takes me and i would love to know what you are using to generate the sound scape. i need to get some software with the kinds of controls that generate these tones
tim
Incredible! So creative! I had no idea you existed until Patrick El Meliani sent me the link to his page "polymood," which has two of your songs on it. Wow!
John (creator of SonicMood)
love the bass... love the claps, taps...wow.. I am really impressed with this album so far. this stuff inspires! so fluid... and not the least bit banal for a 12 minute track... it's constantly moving. you guys pulled it off.. the violins at 05:30 are so awesome. I hear a bit of dissonance in there too. Shit, I might as well be reviewing your album with these lengthy comment chapters. good stuff... You guys really made something special.
I like the overall idea but I have a couple suggestions for the lyrics. First, it's a little clumsy; I've never heard "401k" sound poetic. Second, you sing about a character who's lost his future, but you don't show how this happened. Especially in light of the "401k" and "faceless concerns" lines, the picture that I'm getting is of a guy who's been trapped by his own choices, both productive (career) and consumptive -- while this absolutely can be a compelling story, it has to told, and with some introspection. Jess used to tell me, "Show it, don't say it". I think the key album to listen to for songs of this sort is Bruce Springsteen's The River, especially the title track. For all his characters that have lost there futures, there's a story.
Sorry if I'm being a lyrics snob, it's just what I am. Thanks for writing about these ideas, it needs to be done.
Top Of The Pops circa 1972! Remember when all those bands in the early 70's where adding synth to every song but the lyrics meant something (sometimes)? Pure excitement, pure bubblegum, pure fun. Well, this is my offering and thanks to all of…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - November. This song was inspired, in part, by the balance (or imbalance) between the things that must be done in life (work, bills, etc), the things that one would rather be doing, and the constant…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - September. This song got its start as an instrumental, but ended up with the record for the most vocal tracks of all. The title "Just Go Back" referred to one of Ryan's comments when recording…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - October. Ah, the great mysteries in life: Why are we here? Is there a God? How much do you tip a bartender for a beer? Back when we were recording the songs for TheSongOfTheDay.com, inspiration…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - December. Written from a kid's perspective, this song challenges his parents to come clean about the truth behind Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy. After all, lies make the Baby…
Original song: from the album, All In A Day's Work (which started out life as our RPM album for 2007). The views expressed in this song solely represent Beatnik Turtle, the band, and do not reflect the views of any individual member. The band…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - December. This was one of the last songs recorded for TheSongOfTheDay.com project. The original version was completely a sixties-inspired orchestra ballad a la something off The Beatles album…
Original song: from the album, When I Was Your Age (which started off life as our RPM album for 2009). When I Was Your Age features songs that take a look back at when we were kids. If you're anything like us, Saturday mornings were about two…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - June. Featuring our friend, Qadree Holmes on vocals, this song goes out to all Notary Publics everywhere. The song came about when Jason was asked to notarize a few immigration documents for…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - February. This song refers to February 29th, or Leap Day. It also refers to heartbreak and loss, but that's not nearly as important as Leap Day. The observant listener will notice that back…
Original song: from the album, TheSongOfTheDay.com - January. This song began it's life back in 1999 on an 8-track cassette recorder. In 2007, for TheSongOfTheDay.com project, we were able to overlay drums, re-do vocals, and replace some hummed…
Comments on another cultural landslide's stuff
One of the coolest intros I've ever heard. Fantastic track, lot's going on, with great sound and never over done!
Love It! How did you record the voice inside my head?
Love this track!
that was me, who said that. I thought I was logged in ^_^ really, though, I hear a lot of highly personally compatible grooves in this track.
i'm promoting this track. It must be listened!!!
wow, we should hang out. !!
i like where this takes me and i would love to know what you are using to generate the sound scape. i need to get some software with the kinds of controls that generate these tones tim
Incredible! So creative! I had no idea you existed until Patrick El Meliani sent me the link to his page "polymood," which has two of your songs on it. Wow! John (creator of SonicMood)
Wow! You have created a great song! I also like the comment about "home of the industrial-sized mosquito!" :) John (creator of SonicMood)
i'm promoting this track...it flows so well. really, you guys pulled it off! you should be proud!
Extremely tasteful layers on top of the perfect groove. Love it!
Great song! I like everything. And I agree with glu - this is a hit!
f**K! this is a hit! You guys really nailed the current sentiment. what an important song. The American dream...it's an anachronism. wake up America!
love the bass... love the claps, taps...wow.. I am really impressed with this album so far. this stuff inspires! so fluid... and not the least bit banal for a 12 minute track... it's constantly moving. you guys pulled it off.. the violins at 05:30 are so awesome. I hear a bit of dissonance in there too. Shit, I might as well be reviewing your album with these lengthy comment chapters. good stuff... You guys really made something special.
W, you have such fantastic pitch - it's quite incredible.
I like the overall idea but I have a couple suggestions for the lyrics. First, it's a little clumsy; I've never heard "401k" sound poetic. Second, you sing about a character who's lost his future, but you don't show how this happened. Especially in light of the "401k" and "faceless concerns" lines, the picture that I'm getting is of a guy who's been trapped by his own choices, both productive (career) and consumptive -- while this absolutely can be a compelling story, it has to told, and with some introspection. Jess used to tell me, "Show it, don't say it". I think the key album to listen to for songs of this sort is Bruce Springsteen's The River, especially the title track. For all his characters that have lost there futures, there's a story. Sorry if I'm being a lyrics snob, it's just what I am. Thanks for writing about these ideas, it needs to be done.
Very poignant - a 21st century parallel to Phil Ochs.
Love the organ and the way the lullaby weaves in and out!
god i love this. EPIC!! Futures dont often arrive on time do they? Mines late now..
Eclectic, provocative, cool, new, beautiful; a wonderful list. Love the rhythms in this one.
Comments made by another cultural landslide
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mighty fine! w;-)
Nice dark, and VERY 70's feel. w;-)
Such a "Badfinger" feel to this album! One of my favorite bands from back then! Excellent track! w;-)
Another GF hit! w;-)
I got my fringe vest on, found my go-go boots, and those polyester bells...time to git down! w;-)
This has to be one of the BEST GF tracks EVER! You got me struttin' around the room! EXCELLENT sir! w;-)
Is Tom's plate empty? For never have done a remix album, you did FABULOUS! w;-)
BT goes chorale on us! YES! w;-)
At least 15%,. by your speech pattern, I'd say at 15% it'd be about $5.40... w;-)
LMAO! ~tears~ w;-)
Yes, I fell in love in 2007 :) w;-)
I LOVE the remix! You just gave me a favorite of a favorite! w;-)
You just made me ANOTHER favorite of a favorite! w;-)
We can we all go clubbing? Excellent! w;-)
Big Smile... w;-)
We can't believe you went back to this one! Excellent! Full album listening coming... k&w
Can't get this to play :( I'll get upstairs tomorrow & finish. IPad not happy :( w;-)
I love this track! Excellent! w;-)
Always love you guys! Killer track! w;-)
Sweet! w;-)