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Keywords:
Beatles (9), George Martin (1), Wizard of Oz (2), munchkins (1), work (19), alarm call (1), hammond organ (3), psychedelia (2)
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Description:
A song from AmokOpera about the joys of work.
The beginning is supposed to munchkins, those hard working decent folk from the Wizard of Oz.
The intial orchestral phrase makes reference to the era of British light orchestral pieces heard on the BBC in the 1950s (specifically Worker's Playtime where factory workers were played music in an attempt to improve production)
It's gets a little weird at the end as I started to make more references to my own working life and returns to a psychedelic Wizard of Oz meets George Martin.
Lyrics and melody by Graeme Hobbs. Orchestration and performance by me with Charles Evans and Tim de Ferrars on Hammond.
Lyrics:
No lyrics but
Hardware:
Strat, bass, Boss GT8 effects. Yamaha keyboard, Tascam US122, Samson C01 condenser mike
Software:
GB3
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Quality &mdash 02/13/07 - 05:44:01 AM
This track is quality mate! I'm off in a sec to have a listen to your other stuff. I'll come see this when you put it on. Nice one! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Doc &mdash 02/13/07 - 06:00:49 PM
I really appreciate the crit. I'm enjoying doing these songs and although I know there's a lot of mixing issues need addressing it's nice to know that people are still enjoying them :)
I'll be checking out your stuff later ;)
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Cool Addition &mdash 02/13/07 - 03:47:30 PM
This a excellent. Parts of it sound like your are getting help from the Kinks :)
The ending is weird, but it works. Thanks for sharing. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bill &mdash 02/14/07 - 04:33:49 AM
Let's go to the pub..screw work &mdash 02/14/07 - 12:08:19 AM
Love it! Someone has to do it or it wouldn't get done. I'm glad you're doing it. [ Reply to This ]
Mines a pint &mdash 02/16/07 - 04:50:45 AM
AGREED &mdash 02/14/07 - 10:59:23 AM
Hear, Hear.
Fine Jam
Good Guitars and Vocals
Great Attitude going On, Here.
VBR,
-rtc [ Reply to This ]
I could get drunk if this carries on &mdash 02/16/07 - 04:55:32 AM
More space at the bar please.
I appreciate the comments :-)
Thanks
Dick
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Solid! &mdash 02/16/07 - 10:47:37 AM
I always appreciate music with a sense of humor - when it's done well, that is. I'm willing to overhear any "bad" language (not that there really is anything explicit here) and enjoy not only the vocals but also the excellent musical performance in this piece! Your "pop orchestral" genre made me curious, and while this song would do well in quite a few other genres, I like the variety and fresh creative energy. Sounds like you guys have a great time playing! Timing is pretty tight, and each instrument does the best with its own part in the song, blending perfectly. Excellent drums&percussion by the way. The structure of the song is exactly right to my taste. I'll take for granted that there will always be minor (very minor!) mixing issues until a band is signed and somebody spends days on the right balance, but what counts for me is the originality and energy of a song. And you guys got plenty of that. Thanks for sharing this! [ Reply to This ]
Rock on Opera &mdash 02/25/07 - 05:52:49 PM
Dick - another great track, and I can't wait to see how this whole Opera/cycle pans out. You have a real vision here - sounds like a symphony for the 'common man'. This is the sort of stuff/ social comment Damon Albarn thinks he can write.
As always, a joy to hear a new track from you.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
great stuff &mdash 03/03/07 - 05:37:17 PM
I loved the production you infused into this. The stops, breaks and turnarounds all colaborate to make it more than the sum of its parts.
Cool organ, really starts to take off, and then the guitar..simply enjoyable [ Reply to This ]
What a great track &mdash 05/22/07 - 04:12:54 PM
Really great lyrics, vocals and arrangement I laughed my socks off. If this opera doesn't make it there's no justice. I'm off to listen to the other songs now, M [ Reply to This ]
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