hmmm &mdash 04/18/07 - 12:11:48 AM
well, as a Mexican girl, I'm almost speechless.
Knowing it's inspired by your wife, I think it's sweet - in an "explicit" way. Not your typical ode to the wife, but flattering in its own special, non p.c. way.
Ignoring all lyrics, it's a great head bobbing hit. You and CJ have done a great job. Your voice - great, music - great. I like the hard sound and the rapid melody. [ Reply to This ]
P.S. &mdash 04/18/07 - 12:14:17 AM
Mexican Girls Everywhere! &mdash 04/18/07 - 08:08:39 AM
My Mexican girl (pictured here) has inspired many a song from me - none of them are too typical or too p.c.
Jamaster CJ really gave me a lot to work with. It's such a bizarre riff - really odd timing. I liked it the second I heard it. It's funny to me how the vocals ended up fiting in there. I felt like the fast pace was the obvious approach, so I went with it. I didn't have a choice. It just happened. Know what I mean?
Thanks for commenting.
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somewhere... &mdash 04/18/07 - 12:19:49 AM
beyond Wall of Voodoo and devo lies this. kind of a intense romantic weekend i take it....like the tune. liked this alot! [ Reply to This ]
Wall of Voodoo vs Devo &mdash 04/18/07 - 08:15:28 AM
Thanks for the comments Vic. It was a passionate weekend.
I think you told me once before I sounded like WOV. I appreciate the comparison. Devo is a compliment as well. I'm just glad CJ sent me some music to get me activated again.
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que bueno &mdash 04/18/07 - 12:30:49 AM
cool song and I agree with Vic,the production in very well mixed and this song has radio play possibilities,very sexually explicit and done tastefully [ Reply to This ]
Explicit &mdash 04/18/07 - 08:20:15 AM
Thanks for the kind words.
I tried to keep the subject matter racy, and close to the edge without going overboard. Somehow, this mix did come out pretty good. Must've been because of CJ. Historically I create horrible mixes that would never make it on the radio.
I'm going to check your stuff out. Thanks again.
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awesome song &mdash 04/18/07 - 01:02:50 AM
i love the way this sounds, the percussion in the chorus is really cool sounding, and I love the synth tone and vocals. great job. [ Reply to This ]
Fabriqué en France &mdash 04/18/07 - 08:36:57 AM
Thanks Michael. I don't mess around when it comes to songwriting.... what I mean is, I seek out professionals from the far reaches of the planet.... then I mess around.
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Wall Of Voodoo? Devo? &mdash 04/18/07 - 01:41:17 AM
Haven't you heard that before? - Must be true!!!
This is a song I would buy. Mexican Girl? Mexican Radio?
You choose!!!
Great work, dudes!
Jaime De Los Infinitos... [ Reply to This ]
Infinite Extra Arms &mdash 04/18/07 - 08:44:21 AM
Was Pee Wee Herman in Wall of Voodoo?
Thanks Jim - (I can't wait to hear what these good folks think of the next batch of noises we make. Shhhhh!)
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Yeah! &mdash 04/21/07 - 03:14:45 AM
Riot Grande &mdash 04/18/07 - 05:26:10 AM
I like the way you made this thing yours. I especially dig the new percussion sounds and the synth sound in the chorus and thge instrumental breaks.
Don't believe what they say, tentacle size matters. [ Reply to This ]
The Number Of Tentacles Matters Too... &mdash 04/18/07 - 09:10:45 AM
CJ - Thanks for thinking of me when you sent this song over. It really did sound like it came out of my own head. The few things I did to make it mine were probably the most typical choices anyone would've made. I mean, hey, who doesn't like the Vibraslap every measure?
It was a pleasure hacking your fine work to bits. I hope my wife doesn't find out I put her picture here! Then I'll really be in trouble!
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cool sound &mdash 04/18/07 - 09:33:42 AM
i love the "enduring ecstasy" line - it's one gem among many. wonderful combo from you guys - simply splendid energy! anne [ Reply to This ]
Enduring Ecstacy &mdash 04/18/07 - 11:08:26 AM
Ahhhh. I love it too.....
Oh, the lyric? Hey thanks Anne. I got a million of 'em....
I appreciate your comments.
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Off the "Wall"... &mdash 04/18/07 - 11:32:05 AM
and the floor and the bed, and the speakers... this is a very kinkwerky song, intriguing rhythm, lyrics, and tied-up-chords... I like it! I guess that's why we use Macs, because we're so non-PC (as Estellie mentioned above.) The music conveys the kind of frenetic out-of-control impulsive adrenaline that the lyrics also intone... you both did really well here merging... uh, I mean you and CJ, not you and your wife (blush.) Mmm, now *I* can't wait for the weekend either!
ttfn,
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Kinkwerky &mdash 04/18/07 - 02:36:41 PM
Thanks so much for the encouragement. Mind if I use your description when talking about the song?
"...a very kinkwerky song, intriguing rhythm, lyrics, and tied-up-chords... "
Hope your weekend is frenetic out-of-control impulsive and sweaty.
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please do! &mdash 04/18/07 - 04:13:02 PM
Feel free to attribute all the kinkwerkiness you want to me, I'm glad to make up silly-but-appropriate words for you to use and abuse! And I think I'll go home and start my kinkwerkysweatylusty weekend early, tonight!
"...the same thing we do every night, Pinky! -- Animaniacs"
ttfn,
Drakonis
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Deja vu - It's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song:<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/28669">Dance of the Technoids</a> [ Reply to This ]
kinkwerkysweatylusty weekend &mdash 04/18/07 - 06:02:11 PM
Hey Drakonis - Don't start until your wife gets there!
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LOL!!!!! &mdash 04/18/07 - 05:58:35 PM
What are you laughing about? &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:57:04 PM
Chugging &mdash 04/18/07 - 01:15:18 PM
Firstly, LOVE the lyrics - really raw and honest and funny, Bob. This is a kinda odd track, but really catchy. I love how the instruments chug along, it gives the song a really nice groove, but also a dark intenstity.
It's hard but poppy at the same time - I really great twisted mixture (not unlike CJ and yourself). Nice mix generally, although the vocal maybe neds Eq'd a bit to make it a little brighter.
The nearest comparison I can think of is They Might be Giants - but really, this is a real original piece.
great stuff - please don't leave it so long to post another track!
Steve
P.S. What does yout katyraven think of this?! [ Reply to This ]
Odd Track For A Strange Trainwreck &mdash 04/18/07 - 02:31:15 PM
Thanks for the comments Steve. I'm really glad you like the lyrics. It was a fun write for me.
The one synth that drives the whole song has such a weird rhythm to it. Something is just not right about it... That made it perfect for me! Bravo CJ. One of my vocal tracks (there are 3) was the very first attempt at singing to this unusual timing. I just jumped into it like I was gonna scrap whatever I did. Never thought I'd end up keeping it. Second vocal track was smarter... I took a deeper breath and only sang 4 stanzas breathed and sang 4 more. Third track I sang the alternate verses that I was breathing through in the second track. Wanted it to have this hurried feel to the singing, like the character - all out of breath. I should've given it the night off so I could listen with fresh ears in the morning. There are vocal parts that could be brightened indeed.
Katyraven is always flattered when I write songs about her, even though she likes a little less blippity - blip, but hey, not every woman is perfect. I love her for who she is and how she cooks and man, that woman can COOK! She deserves more songs from me, dontcha think?
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sounds different... and that's a good thing. &mdash 04/18/07 - 01:41:51 PM
I admire the bold and daring treatment you gave this song. It's a little unconventional... i believe you injected your personality in the song and it shows a flamboyant, rebellious side of yours. Although I am more in the mainstream path, I always admire songs that try to break the rules and still come out strangely pleasing and appealing. [ Reply to This ]
A Little Unconventional &mdash 04/18/07 - 02:52:48 PM
I appreciate your thoughts about the song. Without knowing me at all, you nailed me. Bold, daring, handsome.... kidding. I am rebellious and like michael2 said on his profile page, my music is the one thing in life I can be in control of.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your comments.
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Quirkie &mdash 04/18/07 - 02:23:19 PM
Haha, excellent lyrics... "chewing off my extra arms", eh? It's cool that this was inspired by your wife. The theme of the song vaguely reminds me of Adrien Belew's tune "Momer", but the sound is somewhere southwest of Devo and around the corner from the B-52s. This is creative and fun, nice work, Bob! [ Reply to This ]
Chewing Off My Extra Arms &mdash 04/18/07 - 03:02:04 PM
Glad you were able to laugh at my physical malformity (is that even a word or shall I use it for the theme of my next love song?). Seriously, I didn't want someone to use that phrase before me, and I'm sure the guy that was about to pen it for his love song is stomping his extra feet around in a rage. You snooze, you lose, Mr extra arm eater. Hahahah.
And did you go to Google Maps to find out where I live? - somewhere southwest of Devo and around the corner from the B-52s.
Thanks for the great compliments David.
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The Vibraslp Says It All.... &mdash 04/18/07 - 02:33:57 PM
Totally lovin' it dude!
Better on every listen.
Mexican - Mexican Giiiiirl - brilliant!
The Devo-Fifty-Voodoos - Bob - you are everywhere maaaan!
DL'd to iTunes.
Jim [ Reply to This ]
Vibraslapped Silly &mdash 04/18/07 - 03:50:22 PM
Hey Jim,
I want to post one of our songs here. Can we? Can we?
(Jim and I have been collaborating on a few songs - Shhhh!)
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Holie freeholies &mdash 04/18/07 - 04:05:45 PM
This is pounding into the back of my head I stopped listening 10 minutes ago but I can hear Mexican girl still singing.Cj is a great songwriter very unique. I think your vocals complimented his style!! Greatness!!! [ Reply to This ]
Hamlet Machines &mdash 04/18/07 - 05:59:30 PM
Imagine the horror I experienced when CJ sent me this tune. He's a great songwriter and a great singer. Gotta love his style. I told him a dozen times already that I'll roadie his US Tour.
I'm glad you think my vocals do the song justice. He did all the hard work, all I did was go bananas with the Vibraslap, Tamborine and Egg Shakers like any other lover of Mexican Girls.
Have you kissed your Mexican Girl today?
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hot 80's &mdash 04/18/07 - 10:29:10 PM
song and a pretty pic of a seniorita. I like the song very much it has a happy 80's style. [ Reply to This ]
Hot Seniorita &mdash 04/19/07 - 07:05:33 AM
80's?
Guilty as charged!
Thanks for the comment!
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strange &mdash 04/19/07 - 06:46:10 AM
Kinda Stan Ridgeway-esque? Definitely has a weird post-80s vibe to it. I'm not sure if I like it or not, but it definitely leaves an impression.
I like the line "Pleasure pouring from my skin". [ Reply to This ]
Bar B Qued Iguana &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:32:31 AM
Stan Ridgeway-esque?
Remember the video where his head pops out of a big bowl of baked beans (try to say that three times fast)?
Thanks for taking the time to comment, even if your not sure if you like it or not. I really appreciate it.
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well &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:54:20 AM
I didn't mean it in a bad way... some stuff you need to hear multiple times before you "get it". This song definitely leaves an impression - it's something I'll come back to again a few times to see how ages for me. Getting people to come back is half the battle!
Mason
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No Apologies &mdash 04/19/07 - 09:29:14 AM
Trust me, I know exactly what you mean, and I really appreciate your comments. I'm not even sure I like this song yet! It's not quite top 40 material, is it? I'm just glad it left an impression.
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Ha-ha! &mdash 04/19/07 - 03:30:03 PM
This would be right at home on a Sparks album, circa 1984 - it's exactly this kind of unconventionality that makes them my favorite band. This is all kinds of weird - lovin' it! [ Reply to This ]
Sparks &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:49:51 PM
Dreadmon,
You must be the first person ever to name Sparks as his favorite band!
Thank you very much for the kindness and the reminder of 1984.
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Viva la Mexicana! &mdash 04/19/07 - 06:53:29 PM
Viva la Mexicana! &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:55:22 PM
Thanks Tom.
I'm your newest fan, by the way. Keep posting your new versions of your old stuff. This is the place to do it.
'ppreciate your comment.
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Whaaghhh &mdash 04/19/07 - 07:33:48 PM
This reminds me a bit, of "Miss America" by David Byrne check it out, not it a copycat sense but in a contextual sense, great rhythms and sense of fun, my head is bopping like it's held by a little wire on my collar. Great stuff. !!!!! [ Reply to This ]
David Byrne &mdash 04/19/07 - 09:01:12 PM
I know "Miss America" by David Byrne. Thanks for the compliment.
So if your head is bopping like it's held by a little wire on your collar, chances are that you are David Byrne's choreographer. Right?
Shake it, Willy, Shake it!!
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Love your senses &mdash 04/24/07 - 07:58:46 AM
You've got a great musical sense and sense of humor.
Songwriting is so fun. Keep it up. Very, very well done.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Five Extra Senses &mdash 04/24/07 - 10:49:22 AM
Thanks lava. I appreciate the comments.
Fun fun fun!
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Messing around &mdash 05/01/07 - 02:35:38 PM
I like how you're becoming more assertive with your singing. I think it could still be punched-up more(maybe by double-tracking it?). Even though you don't have one of those silky-smooth dream voices, it sounds fine. You compensate for lack of tonal quality with a wonderfully idiosyncratic sense of phrasing and timing, which casts a cool atmosphere of cosmic humor to your productions.
Of course, some of that humor is straight upfront - like setting off the car alarms by chewing off your extra arms : >
I like your general approach to song writing of laying down a melody or groove and then embellishing it with a broad array of experimental sonics and quirky motifs. Each new piece becomes something not expected. It's readily apparent you are having fun messing around with GarageBand.
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silky-smooth dream voices &mdash 05/02/07 - 05:28:31 AM
Not only do you possess an ear sharper than any human before you, but you have a classiness as well. Yes, it's true, my voice is quite limited in tonal quality, but my wife says I have the prettiest brown eyes she has ever seen!
Since you can't see my pretty brown eyes, I am relying on my wonderfully idiosyncratic sense of phrasing and timing, to cast a cool atmosphere of cosmic humor on my productions.
I am having fun messing around with GarageBand.
Thanks for your kindness Warren! Don't mind if I quote you when describing my work, do you?
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Mexican Girl &mdash 05/15/07 - 09:06:34 AM
Wow, this is a great song! It's no wonder I'm so filled with fury.
You see, it was 1991 and I wanted to surprise my blushing bride. We had just left our reception when I sprung the news on her that we wouldn't be going to a hotel, but we were going to drive staight to Mexico for our honeymoon. She wasn't in the mood to drive that far or to consumate our vows in a rest area, so she wasn't talking much during the 26 hour drive.
By the time I saw the Texas state line I new we were close. Then it finally happened. I saw a bumper sticker on a Gremlin that read "Brownsville, Tejas is beuno", or some thing like that. That's all the Spanish I needed to see to know we were in Mexico.
It's no wonder there's an illegal alien problem, we didn't go through a gate or anything to get to Mexico.
We got a room at a Best Western and the desk clerk, thank goodness, spoke fluent English. Sadly the rest of our Mexican Honeymoon wasn't as sexy as your song and I can't help but think you're song, had it been available, would have made the trip more memorable and saved my marriage...........Putz!! [ Reply to This ]
Not Even Close &mdash 05/15/07 - 10:28:58 PM
Hey Mustard,
I have ONE thing to say to you:
A) Brownsville, Texas is about as close as you can get to Mexico without actually getting there.
2) My songs save lives, not marriages.
and secondly,
III) Please try to keep posts on topic.
lastly,
A) Do I know you?
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Brownsville &mdash 05/16/07 - 11:09:07 AM
Nice lesson on Mexico. Now Deanna Sue's comments about me being a geographical idiot make sense. I thought it was just the Boones Farm talking.
I do stay on subject, I may stray a little when the pain of my divorce creeps in.
I don't mean to be nasty, actually your songs are quite therapeutic. The problem stems from it being more of shock therapy. Your songs speak of what may have been had I been able to hold down a steady job and keep a clean credit rating.
You keep writing and I'll keep listening.
I don't believe we have met, unless you make a habit out of going to cock fights.
If you're ever in Milwaukee, look me up. [ Reply to This ]
Milwaukee's Best &mdash 05/16/07 - 06:25:30 PM
If I'm ever in Canada, I'll be sure to stop by for some Tickle Pink or whatever you have in a brown bag. You sound like an amazing host, much like a dog is to a tick.
Thanks for your comments. I find it makes watching news about war casualties so refreshing.
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Canada? &mdash 05/17/07 - 08:12:06 AM
Dog? Tick? Brown bag? I'm only assuming you're trying to make me laugh. Thanks- I haven't had a good laugh in years.
Just in case, though, Milwaukee is on our side of the Great Wall of Canada.
It's in Wisconsin and is known as the "Windier City".
If you're up for a good time, I'll put the Mike's Hard Lemonade on ice and we can go down to the track and wager on the ponies. Wait, this guy at work, Cecil, says they're grey hounds. Maybe you're into Duckpin Bowling!!! Who cares, I need the company.
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SONG NUMBER 30999 !!! &mdash 01/03/08 - 07:20:25 AM
Bob,
Having heard a short blast in a recent film, it just reminded me that this is one of the best 5EA songs in the known cosmos.
It's great to have this blasting away in the car; an all consuming sound that just makes me nearly miss my exit due to singing and laughing at the "chewing off my extra arms" line!
Love the tune, the driving beat (no pun) and the vox/lyrics. I would STILL buy this one!
Jim [ Reply to This ]
Number And Number &mdash 01/08/08 - 08:33:59 AM
Hey, thanks for the re-listening and the additional comment. It made my day. I do love this song that CJ wrote for me in an effort to get me to come out of my shell and sing about girls (my wife).
I'd buy this song too if it weren't a free download!
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Much enjoyed... &mdash 02/29/08 - 01:14:33 PM
Big Wall Of Voodoo fan here...you got the spirit...Lost Weekend...Great song.
Dyl [ Reply to This ]
Mexican Girls &mdash 03/04/08 - 07:45:44 PM
Thanks for getting involved here Dylan. Your song with Buckhorn is definitely a new favorite of mine. You guys sound greaqt together. Excellent production and all.
Bob [ Reply to This ]
you got &mdash 05/02/08 - 03:34:46 PM
Vielen &mdash 05/07/08 - 10:03:24 AM
bah bah bah bah bah &mdash 11/20/08 - 08:58:38 PM
Mexican Giiiiiiiirl !!!!!
Manic can / mannequin. Complicated and intelligent.
What were you looking for in the bedroom? Oh yes. That Mexican girl...
Understated brilliance - the pads at the end are deep and meaningful.
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Knowing it's inspired by your wife, I think it's sweet - in an "explicit" way. Not your typical ode to the wife, but flattering in its own special, non p.c. way.
Ignoring all lyrics, it's a great head bobbing hit. You and CJ have done a great job. Your voice - great, music - great. I like the hard sound and the rapid melody.
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