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Olives and Honey (Jim Bouchard mix) by Magritte [Email]
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Hits: 1374
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Plays: 318
Last Played: Nov 22, 2008 - 12:57:51 AM
Downloads: 82
Fans: 14
Uploaded: Apr 09, 2007 - 03:54:18 PM
Last Updated: Apr 09, 2007 - 03:54:18 PM
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olives (2), honey (9), love (979), bouncy (19), Magritte (5), Jim Bouchard (30), vocals (112), lioli (47)
Description:
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.

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.

Hardware:
24" Intel iMac, Snowball mic, Jim's ukulele

Software:
GarageBand 3 and whatever tricks Jim has up his talented sleeves.
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fun and sentimental &mdash 04/09/07 - 04:25:34 PM
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

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Joyful and... &mdash 04/09/07 - 04:55:39 PM
uplifting song for those who dare to fall in love and get all confused and happy and stuck on someone for life...

beautiful!

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Really like the beatles &mdash 04/09/07 - 04:59:33 PM
vibe to the song. You have a very nice voice to compliment it too. Thanks for sharing.

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The little clarinet (?)... &mdash 04/09/07 - 05:09:20 PM
...in the background, there, is a very cool touch.

Loved this tune the first time. Love it now, too.

You're both very talented and serve the muse with deftness, feeling, and a cool sense of humor...

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What a great little song &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:13:59 PM
And your lyrics are so simple, and great!
For me your writing "voice" reminds me of Tom Lehrer a little. You're very talented.

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Excellent &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:22:47 PM
Always a fun listen! I think I realy like your musical writing style because I dont think I could right the way you do! ten thumbs up!!!!!!!

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sweet song &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:23:15 PM
i love this tin pan alley sweetness. really great job on everyones part. i can't vote yet, but here's my 9 out of 10 stars:

*********

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From your first version... &mdash 04/09/07 - 07:58:37 PM
...a delightful homage to your romance. He must have been "knocked down with a feather" when he heard this!

Your voice conveys a bit of every positive emotion. I recall you "fretting" over your microphone that evening in MJ chat.

Jim has done a fabulous job at transforming your idea into a complete song.

Kudos to both of you.

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Quirk is AWESOME! &mdash 04/09/07 - 08:12:06 PM
What a cool little tune - this is so unique, teasing aural glimpses of artists I've known and loved, but unlike anything I've heard before, lyrically, musically, unsensibly - what a treat! I didn't hear the previous version, but that just set up a nice debut for me to listen here. Jim's uke is sweetly sprung throughout an arrangement that would do Randy Newman proud. What a joyous find at the end of a long Monday - this put a smile on my face. Cheers!

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I still choke up when I hear it &mdash 04/09/07 - 09:18:38 PM
This piece meant so much to me. I find myself still holding my breath while I listen. It seems like I can never listen to it too many times.
Magritte really out did herself and I will never forget coming home and being presented with a CD and thinking, "What a strange title."

She just means the world to me.
(there I go, choked up again... dang it)


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: ) : ) : ) &mdash 04/10/07 - 04:36:07 AM
I LOVE THIS !!! The Ukele is GREAT so is Your singing !!!!!!!!!!! Thankyou : )


Lena

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wow &mdash 04/10/07 - 12:35:46 PM
i need to listen to this about 20 more times with the cans on....so much to absorb. really fun song.

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I like &mdash 04/11/07 - 02:51:32 AM
show tunes,commercial songs and TV sit-com music, yhis is a good sounding song with a good picture, it brings to mind the Fraiser and Married with children themes. good collab with you 2.

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Short & Sweet &mdash 04/11/07 - 02:47:42 PM
Not to mention fun!

I haven't heard the original version, but this is a really nice little track you have here.

The lyrics are really clever and you deliver them perfectly.
The ukulele sounds great and - well - actually, the whole ensemble sounds great.

A short & sweet new favorite!

-Einar S.

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Awww :) &mdash 04/11/07 - 03:03:53 PM
A beautiful reworking of this song!

Such a sweet and endearing tune... :)
'Happy Music!'

Thanks, you guys!



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A great take... &mdash 04/12/07 - 01:41:36 PM
...on the old adage "opposites attract." Very nice sentiments expressed herein. Diane and I have been happily married for 35 years yet we are so utterly different. So I can identiy with this gentle expression of wonder
and bewilderment. Nice vocal. Very cool.

Be well!

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an idea &mdash 04/12/07 - 01:54:00 PM
This song would be a hit in France. It sounds like a lot of things I hear in French movies. Nice, cute, yet a little sexy. I like the Ukulele a lot.

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sweet song. &mdash 04/14/07 - 11:52:08 PM
nice little ditty sweetly sung
I love the ukelele
very nice all round!

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Love those lyrics &mdash 04/16/07 - 02:10:01 PM
The guitar (?) during the song really brings it out. I really like the tempo and the lyrics in this song are well written. Very nice.

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heart-warming &mdash 04/16/07 - 06:38:27 PM
Quite a refreshing treat.. simple and heartfelt... singing frm the heart and devoid of complexity.

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Sweet and Savory! &mdash 05/01/07 - 11:52:41 AM
I really like the light feel.

Very unique.

Doug

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Different but Good &mdash 06/11/07 - 12:18:27 PM
Magritte, I like this version, too, but I'm not quite as struck with the "this is simple and sweet" sense as much as with the original version. But Jim has certainly added an interesting flair to this, and perhaps that has made it sound a bit more full. I'm sticking with the original, though. Sorry. :)

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FABULOUS &mdash 06/12/07 - 08:49:44 AM
Once again JB (Jim) proves what Mies van der Rohe once said: "God is in the Details".

Fine Song.
Brilliant ReMix.

Coop

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Cool! &mdash 05/11/08 - 03:06:47 PM
Wonderful. Fine vocals and fine music work. I'll be listening to the original as soon as I can. Wonderful!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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