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A few weeks ago, several MacJammers were having a group meeting in iChat. The subject came up about SlimGirl's birthday approaching soon. Mystified asked, "Do you have any plans for her, Alimar"? Well, needless to say, the wheels started rolling, and similar to “Mixed Nuts”, the process began.
Contacting everyone, mentioning what was in the works, sparked an interest for collaborating I have never experienced. A few days later, I created a "loop" based song, with every type of change I could think of hoping anyone caring to participate could find a place to insert their own "style". I held another "town meeting" to share the initial song bed. To my surprise, submissions arrived by the hour. Full verses, rhythm sections, vocal lyrics and snippets, transitions and modulations poured in... eventually replacing most of the original loops. Everyone who submitted parts submitted unconditionally!
The enthusiasm from everyone involved was overwhelming. Mysti, PGreenstone, Tom Atwood and I sent the "work in progress" back and forth continuously. If it weren't for them, especially Tom critiquing every morning, I don't know how I'd have gotten through it. Everyone else "buzzed" in daily to hear the progress.
Folks, I couldn't have done this without ALL of you. I tried to contact as many MJers as possible, but fell short by not being as thorough as possible. Several decisions had to be made as far as overall compositional continuity. So I apologize for leaving out certain parts, in order to make it "flow" better, and not become too cluttered. You have all done a marvelous job on this birthday tribute! – Alimar
Mystified, pgreenstone and I mainly served as additional ears for Alimar. Fresh ears. And he needed them, because I believe it is safe to say Alimar put in hundreds of hours on this wonderful piece. Everyone contributed in some way, but in the end, this is really a masterful job of organizing, editing, mixing and inspiring by Alimar. Excellent work! - Tom Atwood
Slim Girl Fat, we all love you, and this song is for you!
Cast members in “Slim Girl That™”
SlimGirlFat (Snuck in some vocals from an unfinished song, shhh!)
Alimar (basic composition, beats, special and sound effects, arrangement, mixing, production and "bad guy" decision maker; and snuck in one word of vocals)
Mandolinquent (vocals, funky guitar)
Tobin Mueller (E-Mu Vintage Keys B3 organ, vocals)
PGreenstone (vocals, bamboo flute, production suggestions)
Mystified (vocals and ambience, plus choral additions at the end)
Tom Atwood (vocals, pop flute, ongoing production suggestions, plus choral additions at the end)
Joanna (vocals)
Perceptualvortex (vocals & experimental music and beats)
DChapman (guitar solo #1)
Caroline (vocal poetry)
Drew Kopr (bass and vocals)
The Tiler (guitars and vocals)
Mungo (guitars)
Stevel (guitar solo #2)
Blaine Transue (EBowed guitar and various percussion)
Rebsie (Celtic harp and vocals)
MiMi (vocals, drum programming and end vocal arrangement and production)
McBoy (guitars)
McBrother "Alex" (vocals)
Snowdragon (guitars)
Drakonis (vocal brouhaha)
Cameron (French horns)
RonnieLong (guitars and vocal message)
Obbster (ambient synths)
RCAndrews (vocal message)
Sil-VER (electronic dance beats and vocals)
Ledebutant (vocal jest)
James (recorders with help from Cameron, recording and arranging)
Ziti (blues and ambient guitars)
Ka-Klick (vocal jest)
Simon (vocal message)
Daphna (vocals and musical interlude)
Fairy Beth (faerie message)
Bonka (vocal brouhaha and music)
AClarke (vocals)
©2005 ALIMAR / MacJammersUnited – All Rights Reserved
Lyrics:
Lyrics to come
Hardware:
Final mix and master was done on a vintage 1983, Apple "Lisa" with a Motorola 68000 CPU at a 5 MHz clock rate and had 1 MB RAM, equipped with dual 5.25 inch floppy drives in addition to an external 5 MB Apple ProFile hard drive. Special "LisaBand: music processor" developed by Xerox PARC (who developed the GUI) was used for the music encoding process. Final export took 48 hours to create an early form of sound file similar to an AIFF.
Software:
GarageBand and many other programs
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SlimGirlThat &mdash 08/08/05 - 04:51:36 PM
In early May, 2004, I contacted a member of MacJams,
whom I thought had a unique style of singing and
composing. I asked if she were interested in collaborating
on an existing song she had posted at another site, asking
for suggestions, and possible assistance in producing the
song. She agreed to send her original version of "Don't
Take That Road", from which I wrote a complete new
composition around her existing vocals. I produced the
vocals, and combined the new music and within three
days, she posted it at Macjams.
It was the beginning of a unique friendship from accross
the ocean, having never met in person... only on iChat in
audio and video chats. We have since collaborated on a
number of songs which have been received very well, and
have won several awards on many music websites.
SlimGirlFat, you will always have a special place in my life.
I am, and always shall be your friend. One day we shall
meet in person. Happy Birthday!
— Alimar [ Reply to This ]
HAPPY B'DAY &mdash 08/08/05 - 04:52:04 PM
SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!! LOL! I cannot believe you are 30! You look so young! So vibrant! I hope you enjoy this, Slimmie! LMFAO!
AL, thanks for doing all this and getting it together!! [ Reply to This ]
What a riot! &mdash 08/08/05 - 04:59:23 PM
Happy birthday Slimmie. I want to be invited to the next
one! And I think I can get my hands on an Eniac to mix the
next one. Anyone know of a good source for vacuum
tubes? [ Reply to This ]
What a riot! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:07:49 PM
SLIMMIE!!! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:01:11 PM
SLIMMIE!!! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:05:05 PM
Happy birthday Slimmie! What a track...I feel exhausted after listening! What
an amazing mix of sounds and voices....ooooh weeeeee
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Hoorah! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:05:50 PM
HAPPY SOMETHINGTH BIRTHDAY SLIMSTER! What a cool
present. Amaaaaazing work guys! Alimar, u rule. Gah - I
hate the sound of my voice. Everyone else sounds
beautiful! :-) We love u Slimmie. [ Reply to This ]
Hoorah! &mdash 08/08/05 - 08:59:28 PM
FB, one of my favorite things about the song was getting to hear you speak. [ Reply to This ]
happy birthday sweet-thing! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:07:33 PM
you won't forget this one in a hurry i'll be bound - look forward to this year slimmie - i predict a goodie - g'd bless you - one love xxx [ Reply to This ]
Happy Birthday! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:10:22 PM
This one goes in the time capsule, for sure...
Imagine explaining THIS to the grandkids....
As my doctor likes to say, "Welcome to your fourth decade!"
Rock on, Miss Slim!
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Happy Birthday &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:14:20 PM
Happy Birthday! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:18:39 PM
Fantastic job from all involved in honor of one of Macjams'
royalty. May this be a fantastic year, Slimmie! [ Reply to This ]
Heehee ... &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:26:22 PM
Shish-ke-bob Music! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:28:01 PM
Happy Birthday, Slimmie! Sweet for the sweets. You made
my organ really rock! [ Reply to This ]
Shish-ke-bob Music! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:30:28 PM
Oh, I mean you really inspired me to play. (Too many toasts in the virtual chat
party!) [ Reply to This ]
tremendous!!! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:31:23 PM
My fingers and brain are so overwhelmed that I cannot
type properly....being in on this b-day surprise for weeks
now....all I can say is how WONDERFUL everyone's
contributions on this song were....but especially, how
GREAT Alimar was at setting this up and producing this
amazing melange of sounds!
Great job, far beyond excellent! (Of course, I am ENTIRELY
OBJECTIVE!!!!)
Happy b-day, Slimmie! [ Reply to This ]
to : &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:41:34 PM
one of my all time fav macjammers, whose music has adorn
some of my house parties....and quiet moments.......
a big hug and kisss........have a great and
wonderfgul B'day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
do macjammers rock, or what? &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:41:42 PM
happy birthday, slimmie! i was hoping to tell you in person,
but my usual goofing off resulted in a failed vocal
experiment
have a wonderful day
=) [ Reply to This ]
family loves ya &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:43:42 PM
Happy Birthday Slimmie, my kids still love hearing your
Ode, and I enjoy your songs and exuberant enthusiasm
here... cheers!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Many happy returns! &mdash 08/08/05 - 05:50:11 PM
Have a great one and enjoy this… you're much loved
on this site, which is clear today and every day. [ Reply to This ]
Many Happy Returns! &mdash 08/08/05 - 06:18:44 PM
Happy Birthday SGF! This was a wonderful project for all
involved. I was very glad to be part of it. Enjoy your day!
Enjoy the song!
10-10-10-10 [ Reply to This ]
Have A Great B'Day &mdash 08/08/05 - 06:22:58 PM
Maybe someday I'll get my chance to Collab with you. But
it looks like the waiting list is pretty long. Oh well
someday. This was a fine tribute done by all. Enjoy. [ Reply to This ]
Happy 19th &mdash 08/08/05 - 07:08:37 PM
Have a great day, youngster! I can say this as I am so much
older than you! XOXOXO [ Reply to This ]
this was a party! &mdash 08/08/05 - 07:28:11 PM
playin on it...listening to it's many incarnations and
morphatations....just for you slimmie, i snuck my acoustic
guitar debut in the intro....
i hope this made ya feel as special as you are slimmie!!
happy day!!
z [ Reply to This ]
Happy B-day &mdash 08/08/05 - 07:32:54 PM
You guy's throw parties 'round here? ... Love the party
music. What wonderful production! Happy Birthday! [ Reply to This ]
happy birthday!!!! &mdash 08/08/05 - 07:36:02 PM
wow.... you guys are awesome!
and happy birthday to SGF!!!
how can i not rate this lower than 10?!
it mustve been helluva lot of work to put everything
together in one piece...... excellent work!!
it was really fun to listen. laughed out loud really!
macjams.com is "chou" cool! [ Reply to This ]
Hippo Birdie Two Ewe &mdash 08/08/05 - 07:55:55 PM
Wow. This tune is excellent. I wanted to contribute, but 2 things kept me out of the loop.
I have some personal things to deal with right now and 2) I don't think my "style" would have fit into this great tune.
So from Doofy to SGF: Happy Birthday!!!
:D [ Reply to This ]
Slimmie! &mdash 08/08/05 - 08:20:35 PM
To my kindred spirit across the pond:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
love ya!
Cat :) [ Reply to This ]
happy day &mdash 08/08/05 - 08:31:03 PM
Sure beats an e-card! &mdash 08/08/05 - 08:44:10 PM
What an amazing collaboration!!! Slimmie, I know you must be blown away. Enjoy this birthday like no other! [ Reply to This ]
This was cool &mdash 08/08/05 - 09:39:10 PM
Maybe someday in the very distant future someone will write
an epic tribute like this for me. It was a lot of fun to hear... a
Macjams sampler if you will. [ Reply to This ]
A truely great effort by all! &mdash 08/08/05 - 10:13:22 PM
May your birthday wish come true &mdash 08/08/05 - 10:47:32 PM
Love Fest &mdash 08/08/05 - 11:02:02 PM
What a party! Amazing, truly professional eclectic mix and
spirited performances --- especially the group ensemble at
the end. Reminded me of the 60s. A WHOLE Lotta Love here.
WOW! What a birthday present!
Exceptional work, Alimar and a wonderful expression of your
friendship.
Many happy returns again, SGF! [ Reply to This ]
this is amazing! &mdash 08/08/05 - 11:04:54 PM
happy birthday Slimmie! this is a great work guys!!
thanks for sharing
- Hawks [ Reply to This ]
Well Folks &mdash 08/09/05 - 01:04:54 AM
We pulled off yet another one. The next large collab will
be open to EVERY MacJammer. Not a secret one next time.
A post will be submitted in the forums, so all will have a
chance to contribute. Please understand an undertaking
as large as this has certain complications. As long as
everyone adheres to the criteria, we will have a blast!
A job well done, fellow "Love Fest" MacJammers... Long
live clichés! [ Reply to This ]
Well Folks &mdash 08/09/05 - 09:40:45 AM
GREAT IDEA!!! -- to get everyone on MacJams involved in a musical project!
For such a monumental undertaking, you will indeed have to be very specific
about the individual contributions. Sort of like advising people what dish to
bring to a pot-luck dinner.
Now that your producing skills have been honed, and were DEFINITELY put to
the test with the Slimmie b-day song, I am sure that you will rise to this new
challenge with grace and aplomb!
I'm looking forward to it. [ Reply to This ]
So... &mdash 08/09/05 - 01:29:37 AM
As usual, where the hell was I?
I was out drinking....absolutely in your honor SGF!
Well....it just so happens that your birth falls on my
anniversary...so I had to decide...SGF, wife, SGF, wife, SGF,
wife...ah...you were a hell of a close second, I want to tell
you!
I don't understand where everyone went though...I showed
up...sure it was 2 hours after you all left, but I'm
here...ready to rock...so where the heck?
We love you SGF...I think that's evident! Happy Birthday!!
Great tune Alimar...it was really an honor to be invited to
join in...especially since I'm pretty low on the talent food
chain around here. Really... a remarkable job to pull it all
off. You deserve a good Mow!
[ Reply to This ]
Happy birthday Slimmie!!! &mdash 08/09/05 - 04:06:28 AM
Hope you have a nice year, Slimmie, you deserve it!
But this is without a doubt the best birthday song I've
heard...makes me wish I had been a part of it.
Happy birthday! [ Reply to This ]
HA! &mdash 08/09/05 - 05:19:37 AM
I'm the 40th post on here...snigger..
Thyankyou all so very very much.. you really are a talented
kind and wonderful bunch of people here at Macjams..
THANKYOU
Slimmie [ Reply to This ]
What can I add? &mdash 08/09/05 - 05:37:08 AM
Happy Birthday from Down Under Slimmie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A brilliant collaboration everyone - I finally have a reeason
to break my "no more than 9s" rule! I'm absolutely
overwhelmed (imagine how Slimmie feels!). What a
birthady present!
[ Reply to This ]
Ehi!!! &mdash 08/09/05 - 07:13:11 AM
BUON COMPLEANNO Leoooooo.....
Wow an excellent work all around..
Rob
[ Reply to This ]
Best Wishes to come true... &mdash 08/09/05 - 10:21:25 AM
for you in this 40th year of your life and blessings
from above. Slimmie, Happy Birthday. It has been a
pleasure to enjoy your music over this last year and
to enjoy as well our occassional chats in the chat
room.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
We are the world &mdash 08/09/05 - 10:43:50 AM
Happy birthday SlimGirl! I am sorry I missed
contibuting to this one... you have a voice like no
one else and you put such a lovely face on your
music... keep at it... 40 is young!!! [ Reply to This ]
You guys are nuts...I love it! &mdash 08/09/05 - 10:47:19 AM
Happy birthday Slim. This is a great track. More fun with GB than I can stand hehe! Welcome to the 4th decade...it's not so bad...been here for a while. [ Reply to This ]
Purely a Masterful piece!!! &mdash 08/09/05 - 12:06:03 PM
Even if i didn't get to play, I have ta give it to ya guys
cause at least, it's playing with my ears quite well and
really, that's what it's all about.
Happy birthday SlimGF! Congrads to all who contributed!
TENTENTENTENTEN
Cyd [ Reply to This ]
Purely a Masterful piece!!! &mdash 08/09/05 - 12:06:06 PM
Even if i didn't get to play, I have ta give it to ya guys
cause at least, it's playing with my ears quite well and
really, that's what it's all about.
Happy birthday SlimGF! Congrads to all who contributed!
TENTENTENTENTEN
Cyd [ Reply to This ]
This is just fantastic &mdash 08/09/05 - 01:13:26 PM
happy birthday to u Slimmie:) (I guess I'm a day too late with this..)
This blows me away. It must have been as big a thrill for the ones involved in the making of this song as for Slimmie. Wonderful work all of you, and especially to the ones who put it all together and administrated this work.
Beautiful! [ Reply to This ]
The art of young-at-heart &mdash 08/09/05 - 02:23:24 PM
The art of young-at-heart &mdash 08/09/05 - 02:24:08 PM
Happy!!! &mdash 08/09/05 - 03:15:32 PM
Happy!!! &mdash 08/10/05 - 08:31:55 AM
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a happy year and things go well for you.
---
The Tiler [ Reply to This ]
Yea! &mdash 08/11/05 - 11:52:08 AM
really goood &mdash 08/11/05 - 04:39:38 PM
Happy Birthday &mdash 08/12/05 - 08:26:31 PM
I'm speechless! &mdash 08/13/05 - 08:26:08 AM
Nice &mdash 08/13/05 - 09:43:25 PM
Tears &mdash 08/15/05 - 07:52:21 AM
You are all the most wonderful people. Only Alimar knows
who I am and please believe Big uncontrollable TEARS are
rolling down my cheeks. Thank you all for the classic
example of genuine sentiment in our own musical
language Special Hugs to you Alimar [ Reply to This ]
Tears &mdash 08/15/05 - 09:21:26 AM
Ha!
I know who you are too.
LMFAO
Slimmie
---
Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away [ Reply to This ]
40=10x4 &mdash 08/30/05 - 11:02:01 AM
I listened for weeks! &mdash 10/28/05 - 07:59:32 PM
Everyday I heard this song over and over again as it was being made. I
think its so cool. Happy late birthday SlimGirlFat!
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whom I thought had a unique style of singing and
composing. I asked if she were interested in collaborating
on an existing song she had posted at another site, asking
for suggestions, and possible assistance in producing the
song. She agreed to send her original version of "Don't
Take That Road", from which I wrote a complete new
composition around her existing vocals. I produced the
vocals, and combined the new music and within three
days, she posted it at Macjams.
It was the beginning of a unique friendship from accross
the ocean, having never met in person... only on iChat in
audio and video chats. We have since collaborated on a
number of songs which have been received very well, and
have won several awards on many music websites.
SlimGirlFat, you will always have a special place in my life.
I am, and always shall be your friend. One day we shall
meet in person. Happy Birthday!
— Alimar
[ Reply to This ]