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Another analog recording from my days with Absolute Zero.
"Progressive Rock" is my default choice on this one. I don't know what else to call it.
Greg, the bass player, wrote the lyrics. It's a little ditty about our culture's obsession with televised media.
Sounds good with headphones, BTW.
(This was my first original artwork endeavor for my music. Appleworks is so cool).
Lyrics:
Cosmic Jell-O
I sit in front of the Television
Wondering if there's anything better
As time draws in the future
These wonders become my world
My mind like the heavens above
Out of time & out of place
throughout the empty spaces
An endless sea of radio waves (Repeat 3 x's)
Vicarious - My Predilection
Paralysis - My Sustenance
Vicarious - At my mind's discretion
Paralysis - Sweet soul I miss
But I have choices, a world of choices
They fit neatly in the palm of my hand
Strange noises, familiar voices
A collect call from TV Land
Cavities the size of poverty
covered by illusions of wealth
These contusions covered by illusion
Are precisely where my motivation melts
Block Reception, Cut Connection Stop Transmission, Change Direction
Vicarious - My Predilection
Paralysis - My Sustenance
Vicarious - My mind's infection
Paralysis - Sweet soul I miss
Everyone lives in their own little universe
Everyone fears the worst
Everyone has a place where they kill time
Would you like to see mine ?
I've got oodles of Jell-O chillin real mell-O
Taking the shape of my hands, my head
Outside the place where truth is felt
I feed my need to avoid myself
And I wonder if there's anything else
Something small that I might've missed
But I don't wonder for too long
The seat's plush, the show's kick
Chorus & Out
©1992 Relative Music: A. Annucci, G. Carson, B. Prince
Lyric: G. Carson
Hardware:
Akai Sampler
Roland synth
DrumKAT controller
Yamaha drum set ("Custom Club" Pro Series)
MusicMan Stingray bass (4 string)
'77 Maple neck Strat
Software:
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If David Byrne had joined a funk band... &mdash 02/25/07 - 08:41:12 PM
...instead of joining a punk/New Wave band that eventually morphed into something like funk... it might've sounded something like this...
Your bass player has my kudos for both coming up with this stream of words and for being able to keep pace with singing them...
I love the guitars on this... slightly different, left and right, but not losing the groove at any point...
Very neat...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Ed... &mdash 02/26/07 - 06:47:54 AM
...very flattering to be compared to Mr. Byrne.
To clarify, though: Greg (the bass player) does the spoken vocals. Scott is the lead guy here, as with all our songs.
Doesn't minimize Greg's input, though. His lyrics are right on it and the guy can play.
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I live between the notes [ Reply to This ]
I have had the same revulsion &mdash 02/26/07 - 10:36:40 AM
at my own addiction to television and the way it dictates the conversation of everyday life. Great performance, nice groove. You guys are very talented. [ Reply to This ]
WERE very talented... &mdash 02/26/07 - 04:23:04 PM
...thanks, Joe. Broke up a while back. The bass player and I will be reuniting, though...which I'm really looking forward to.
Thanks for the visit.
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SMOKIN &mdash 02/26/07 - 11:19:47 AM
Of course the red hot chili peppers come up but this is a sound all its own! greatness I need to check out more of your stuff, because this is too good [ Reply to This ]
Our bass player and drummer... &mdash 02/26/07 - 04:33:33 PM
...were complete "...Peppers" freaks. Bass player loved Flea. Still does. What's not to like?
I've only got one other electric tune on my list, so far. After a bit, I'll be putting up a very raw tune that we wrote about a tyrannical boss.
Thanks for the visit, dude.
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BOYS CAN PLAY &mdash 02/26/07 - 05:57:46 PM
Back to Devo and "Remain In Light" days of Future, past.
Great Drive
Clean Performances Everywhere.
Volume is My Friend.
VBR,
Cooper
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"Remain in Light"... &mdash 02/26/07 - 06:21:52 PM
...some album, man. As great as they all were...that one was my favorite. Mr. Bellew.
I'm pretty partial to volume, myself...still got my eardrums intact, somehow, someway.
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YEOWZER! &mdash 02/27/07 - 09:41:43 AM
well this rocked my little bitty world. senSAtional! jeez, i love those drums - they make me go all jungly. ;) the singer has my total respect - that man can SING. cool set of lyrics, and the whole deal's just loaded to the gills with great sound. very very good tune! anne [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Anne &mdash 02/28/07 - 12:00:16 AM
I really enjoyed playing with this band. Glad you like it, too...
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very nice!!! &mdash 03/03/07 - 08:22:57 AM
BTW Welcome to macjams...Very nice tune....great playing, seems the mix is a bit in the background. But the music is just great!!!! I used the headphones...:) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for the listen and comment... &mdash 03/03/07 - 05:35:24 PM
...interesting term: "mix is a bit in the background". I'm not very recording savvy, so I'm not quite sure what you mean.
I HAVE felt, though, (from the gitgo) that the separation of the two rhythm guitars was a bit "muddy". It's also analog converted to digital. The tape was starting to dgrade. Is that the idea?
Honestly curious, man. I'm very into to learning. Just got GB, a Firewire 410, and 1GB on my G4. Ready to roll with some new material. Anything to educate would be appreciated. :-)
Glad you like the tune. I shall venture into your realms, soon.
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BTW... &mdash 03/03/07 - 05:38:28 PM
...I hope Barfield works out for your Indians (saw the hat). I like that team. Except when they're playing my Yanks.
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Baseball Fan &mdash 03/04/07 - 09:47:12 AM
Yes Im a big baseball fan...but Im really a Cubs fan...Im 100 miles straight south of chicago.but I ahave just about every major league baseball hat made. haha [ Reply to This ]
Soriano... &mdash 03/04/07 - 11:02:32 AM
...should still be a Yankee and ARod should be...uh...uh...playing shortstop somewhere else.
Actually...I'm not an ARod basher. I just was upset when we dealt your new OF.
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&mdash 03/08/07 - 06:57:30 PM
Whooo ... got to admire that bass player! The bass work is very slick, as is the guitar. Nice! [ Reply to This ]
It's a fun tune... &mdash 03/08/07 - 08:36:23 PM
...and Greg's definitely a kickin' bass player. I'll relay your words to him. He'll appreciate it.
Thanks for the visit, Rebsie. I like knowing where the name comes from, BTW.
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Funky boy! &mdash 03/14/07 - 01:14:32 PM
Sweet sounds. I like the concept. Excellent bass. I see you use a '77 strat, is that with the oversized headstock? [ Reply to This ]
I love to talk shop... &mdash 03/14/07 - 03:30:23 PM
Yeah...Greg's got it goin' on the bass. Writes well, too.
That is, indeed, a '77 with the oversized headstock. It was also very overWEIGHT. Thang weighed almost as much as my Paul.
Much as I liked and used it all the time, I didn't hesitate to sell it when I found the '57 CS Reissue in my photo. DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Noiseless pickups were on it and the originals were in the case. Haven't wanted to change that.
Never really felt the '77 got the true Strat sound which we know and love. Just didn't have it in the mid and treble settings, for my taste.
You've got it goin' with that '83 American Standard. I love those guitars.
Thanks for the visit...
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Interesting combinations &mdash 03/14/07 - 10:31:38 PM
I really liked your mix of genres and the use of the drums. It kept me interested throughout. Got a bit of rappin, 70's lighthouse, Chicago.....
Good stuff here. [ Reply to This ]
damien... &mdash 03/20/07 - 10:21:22 AM
...we had a blast playing this tune.
Live...loud...
Appreciate your taking the time out to listen and comment
Later, amigo
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Good sound space. &mdash 03/20/07 - 07:11:29 AM
The accompaniment of the guitar is wonderful.
Funky.
The song is also good.
Of course, drums also good. [ Reply to This ]
Togawa-san... &mdash 03/20/07 - 12:24:24 PM
...very happy you like this piece...
...I miss playing with this band...
Thank you for visiting and taking time to comment.
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Defunkt &mdash 03/20/07 - 10:03:28 PM
To me this has the same vibe as Defunkt ( primarily some of the sounds remind me of the album In America) Excellent bass and vocals. As for the guitar I was notably impressed by the innovative solo... nice phrasing, tension the note choices which were eloquently delivered. Chording and strumming are also perfect... and i mean perfect your playing is flawless at least to my ears ( I have listened to this several times now). Excellent song performed by a very talented group of people. [ Reply to This ]
Hmmmm....that IS an intelligent response... &mdash 03/21/07 - 10:25:20 AM
1) When the band and I agreed to work together, the first thing they did was give me a copy of Defunkt's "In America" cd. Blew me away. Big influence. We also liked the Chili Peppers and Living Color...
2) The guys in this band really knew their instruments and we worked well together. Lots of writing.
3)When I first joined, I was primarily a lead/atmospheric electric player (along with the acoustic). But, with this band, I had to hold down the rhythm work, too. And: Defunkt? Tall order. They convinced me (bruised ego and all) to take lessons with this serious rhythm guitar session guy. Got me into SRV's rhythm work, Gatemouth Brown, and the guitarists who played with James Brown. I worked my tail off to get it down. It means a lot to me that you'd compliment the rhythm work.
Thanks, Norman. Cool. I love to talk shop.
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Devo meets Oingo Boingo? &mdash 03/20/07 - 10:21:18 PM
Very fun track. It must have been a kick to see you guys play live! Something about the drums actually gives a visceral feeling of Jello wiggling...or have I just not gotten enough sleep? [ Reply to This ]
Our best shows... &mdash 03/21/07 - 11:13:50 AM
...were either the 1st or last of a single set showcase gig or a full gig of just us. That way we had time to set up and test all our gear.
Thanks, Magritte. Interesting link between the drums and jello. I hadn't made that connection...but I'll definitely give it a listen with that in mind.
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diggin that jello &mdash 04/02/07 - 09:02:35 AM
great funky fusion, with a touch of zappa. Simply awesome guitar/bass work. It rocks. Like the vocal work, esp the parts were lines were yelled in unison. Reminded me a lil of Living color, Spin doctors, but it was just more FUNKY. Who did the female vocal. Nice job on the cameo accents. [ Reply to This ]
We were really into Living Color... &mdash 04/02/07 - 12:07:11 PM
...and Defunkt, even more. Chili Peppers. Spin Doctors are a cool band, too.
Glad you liked this. I'd have liked to have had a tad more treble on the lead at the end...but it still works just fine with the piece, which I really like.
The female's name is Katy Evans. Played nice flute, too. She had actually left the group about a month prior to recording this...but was nice enough to come on back and do some tracks. I really like the quality of her voice...agree with you...really nice touch.
Thanks for dropping by. I'm going to be knockin' on your door, soon.
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Funny that &mdash 04/10/07 - 06:24:57 PM
I listened to this before I read the comments and the first thing I thought of was Adrian Bellew's guitar on "Remain in Light' one of my all time favourites. This has a beautiful stonking energy. What I like most is the sense of fun that comes across in the playing, that's one happy Strat. Really great stuff. [ Reply to This ]
Adrien Belew... &mdash 04/10/07 - 09:27:29 PM
...on "Remain in Light" is absolutely off the charts. I l-o-v-e that album.
"Happy Strat"...cool description...
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myriad lyrics &mdash 05/22/07 - 05:17:16 PM
the song's words stream by as a blur, and one gets an impression of blended colors instead of discrete shapes of thought. it is much like the blur of media it represents. it is well performed. the reception is strong. the message is received. 0x0 [ Reply to This ]
cool.... &mdash 05/22/07 - 08:36:30 PM
...I love that description. Glad you caught this...media just keeps on comin' at ya', doesn't it...
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I only &mdash 06/18/07 - 03:54:16 PM
just caught up with this one and it really moves. Feels like I was there at the gig; great stuff, M
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It's never too late.... is it? [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, M... &mdash 06/18/07 - 04:26:31 PM
...wish we were gigging tonight. I really miss playing electric...esp. with these guys. It was a blast!
Bob
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Really like this &mdash 07/09/07 - 10:56:51 PM
I actually like this better than most of the stuff on the new Red Hot Chili Peppers Album.Keep doing the funk it's great! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Mark &mdash 07/10/07 - 05:48:50 AM
Not to sound like an old fogey...but I liked the earlier Peppers stuff better...but who can argue with their success?
Not much electric, lately...but it just so happens that I almost finished the instrumental part to a tune on the Strat last night! It's about my bicycle. Very funky.
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i agree with both of you... &mdash 10/30/07 - 08:55:30 PM
this is better than anything RHCP has put out in a LONG time, AND their best material was their earlier stuff. but we're not here to discuss them...we're here to talk about this song........and oh my god is it good! the vocals have a bit of a danny elfman (way back in his oingo boingo days) feel. i love it! great job guys...can't wait to hear what you come up with when reunited!
age [ Reply to This ]
Cosmic Jello &mdash 06/16/08 - 12:30:40 PM
Your right ! It sounds brilliant with my headphones on too.
Love it
Peace Dee x [ Reply to This ]
Oops forgot. &mdash 06/16/08 - 12:34:51 PM
Well... &mdash 06/16/08 - 09:47:25 PM
...do you know that you're the first person to comment on the artwork and I was so proud of it. My first "original" creation for a tune...
Thanks, Dee...you made my day... [ Reply to This ]
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Your bass player has my kudos for both coming up with this stream of words and for being able to keep pace with singing them...
I love the guitars on this... slightly different, left and right, but not losing the groove at any point...
Very neat...
Ed
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