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Here is the Jim Bouchard-produced version of "Olives and Honey," originally written and performed by me as a LIOLI entry. But it was closer to my heart as a love song for my fiancé, so I am overwhelmed with happiness that Jim took so much time and care to produce and remix my demo into something I don't even know if I can take credit for anymore.
Jim played the ukulele to replace the original MIDI harpsichord, added some bass and other instruments, replaced the drums, and mixed it into submission.
Thank you to everyone who wrote such nice comments on the first version. I hope you enjoy this version as well. And enormous thanks, of course, to Jim Bouchard and his generosity with his musical magic.
Jim played the ukulele to replace the original MIDI harpsichord, added some bass and other instruments, replaced the drums, and mixed it into submission.
Thank you to everyone who wrote such nice comments on the first version. I hope you enjoy this version as well. And enormous thanks, of course, to Jim Bouchard and his generosity with his musical magic.
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Lyrics
Olives and honey
Whoever thought to put them side by side?
That’s taste bud homicide
An hors d’oeuvre horror plain to see
Who could want to have this for their tea?
Olives and honey
It’s not a combo most would care to eat
Not a popular treat
Maligned and much misunderstood
Not the worst thing ever — but not good.
What stupid jerk
Thought this could work?
A mix so volatile
Every taste is wholly vile
But some folks, ya know
Don’t go with the flow
As they say, “de gustibus”
And that means hope for all of us…
Olives and honey
Not everyone’s idea of an idea
As in, “that’s an idea!”
Not everybody’s cup of tea
But that’s what you like
And that’s made all the difference to me
That just means the world to me.
Whoever thought to put them side by side?
That’s taste bud homicide
An hors d’oeuvre horror plain to see
Who could want to have this for their tea?
Olives and honey
It’s not a combo most would care to eat
Not a popular treat
Maligned and much misunderstood
Not the worst thing ever — but not good.
What stupid jerk
Thought this could work?
A mix so volatile
Every taste is wholly vile
But some folks, ya know
Don’t go with the flow
As they say, “de gustibus”
And that means hope for all of us…
Olives and honey
Not everyone’s idea of an idea
As in, “that’s an idea!”
Not everybody’s cup of tea
But that’s what you like
And that’s made all the difference to me
That just means the world to me.
drakonis
and definitely up a notch or 3... this sounds "richer"... I really like the Uke (although its beat and the vocals seemed slightly off the beat at the very intro?), but after that it was fine... overall this was super... gorgeous little clarinet bit, strong bass, vocals were crisp and clear, harmonies were quite enjoyable. Honey-sweet picture too... I liked Olive it!
ttfn,
Drakonis