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I was listening to Brian Delaney's (Brian D) music here on Macjams (I am a big fan). I left a post saying that I thought that he is a megastar incognito.
He uses a mellotron plug-in for some of the wonderful sounds he gets. That made me want to buy one - then I realised that I have bought many things over the years that I thought would make me better/more talented. I am still trying to resist buying the mellotron. But of course the talent is within (as with Brian).
Lyrics:
Thought if I had Crikey Trainers
I could win the Olympics
Thought if I splashed on Old Mice
I could have all the chicks
If I had my own Bowling Ball
I might strike the Big Time
No need for talent just buy the best
No need for talent just beat your chest
But oh the disappointment
I couldn't run, no chicks and loads of spares
But oh the disappointment
Couldn't run, no chicks and lots of spares
Couldn't run, no chicks and loads of spares
Couldn't run, no chicks and loads of spares
If I had a Grand Piano
I could sound like Mozart
If I had a Bang On Camera
I could make Movie Art
If I had a mellotron plug-in
I could sound like Brian Delaney
No need for talent just buy the best
No need for talent just beat your chest
But oh the disappointment
I couldn't run, no chicks and loads of spares
But oh the disappointment
Couldn't run, no chicks and lots of spares
Couldn't run, no chicks and loads of spares
Couldn't run, no chicks and loads of spares
Hardware:
Key-station 49e
Software:
GB3
Addictive Drums
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Topical! &mdash 06/21/07 - 12:35:15 PM
A very fine and damning indictment of the Great Lie that keeps the economy booming ... the delusion that fulfilment can be found in consumer goods, if only we keep buying enough of them. I like the double tracked vocals and the guitar is a nice surprise when it comes in.
Trainers are a load of overpriced crap ... that mellotron plug-in might be worth having though. [ Reply to This ]
Blimey! &mdash 06/21/07 - 12:42:06 PM
That was quick. Thanks Rebsie for your comments.
I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron. I want the mellotron.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Like it &mdash 06/22/07 - 04:35:33 AM
Appreciated &mdash 06/22/07 - 06:02:14 AM
Thanks a lot Skean. Very appreciated.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
: ) &mdash 06/22/07 - 08:46:58 AM
Simple, great lyrics and enough musically interesting things happening to keep me very much with you. This is a really good example of the great range of good music here. Congratulations for pulling this off so well. Very quirky indeed (a good thing!).
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Neil &mdash 06/22/07 - 09:18:54 AM
Thanks Neil,
Glad you enjoyed it. Was a bit worried about posting this one. Had a few shall I, shan't I, moments. Couldn't decide if the vocals were good enough.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 06/22/07 - 10:18:38 AM
Ta &mdash 06/22/07 - 11:29:58 AM
Thanks Mikki for listening. Really appreciated.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Dign' the honesty of this one. &mdash 06/22/07 - 05:03:40 PM
Now that just made me feel good. Very, very cool tune! Love that synth sound that ya got goin after the first choirs. Dign' the lyrics and vocal work on this, especially the coolnest of the FX. Nice rock solid beat!
This one is a clever little groove thing. And I can relate to the act of purchasing really "advanced" products, the ones that I thought would make my efforts, less. I'm way grown up now and I don't do this anymore. Well... Okay... now, if I do make said purchases, I make sure that I'm truly gettn' away with something.
Thanks for sharing your coolnest!
Cheers! Macca
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Glad &mdash 06/22/07 - 06:01:56 PM
Hello Macca,
Glad and happy that you enjoyed my ditty. I am still suckered in by these purchases (I wish I could grow up).
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Nice one! &mdash 06/22/07 - 06:15:20 PM
Indeed today's 'must have' is always tomorrow's 'pile of crap'. I think perhaps the buying public is a bit more cynical what with DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, HD ready, full HD and so it goes on...
In any case - I love the song, great lyrics and excellent performance. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your next offering with that mellotron plug-in!
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Really... &mdash 06/22/07 - 06:24:59 PM
... Really nice of you to comment Peter. I suppose I will HAVE to buy it now.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Hmmmm &mdash 06/24/07 - 12:21:02 PM
I don't know what a mellotron plug in is ... (call me lame) ... but I am likin the beat on this .... and don't worry about the vocals .. they sound great to me ! I also like the double tracking .... [ Reply to This ]
Alannah... &mdash 06/24/07 - 01:07:52 PM
Alannah, thanks for listening. How can you not worry. Very nice of you to comment.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Mellotron plugin &mdash 07/04/07 - 04:57:40 PM
Think Strawberry Fields Forever, classic mellotron sound. The pre-midi machine was like the first "Tape loop" sound library. Each key triggered a tape loop that had a, say Flute pitch prerecorded. As you went up the keyboard, each tape loop would be triggered for each note played. While I'm no expert at these things, they had tape loops for many, many things like voices, strings and just random sound effect. The collection was made into the M-tron pluggin available for garageband and is really cool.
I'm fond of the cello, which to my ear has all the emotion of the real deal, um, because its a recording of the real deal.
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<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/26158">You Stand Alone</a>
Regards,
Roy [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Roy &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:24:40 PM
I dig this groove alot ... &mdash 06/25/07 - 08:36:09 AM
.. the theme is plain brilliant but the bit that just
is sheer genius is that sweet guitar bit .. off to listen again ..oh, I'd bring the bass up (but might be these headphones I have at work). Bass line reminded me a little of a B52s track .. forget which one, albeit slowed down. Where is the piano Len? Your really a female
Swede called Pia Noman, I know ;o)
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Pia Norman? &mdash 06/25/07 - 11:23:19 AM
Hello Alan,
You have intrigued me - Pia Norman - what does it mean?
Thanks for you comments.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
lol &mdash 06/27/07 - 07:59:34 PM
.. just my bad attempt at a wee joke .. "Pia" is quite a
common name for a girl in Sweden .. so you 'might' have
been Pia Noman1 instead of Pianoman1 .. but your not, *ahem*
your er.. Len. [ Reply to This ]
Pia &mdash 06/28/07 - 01:09:34 AM
Alan, I realised about 5 seconds after I posted my reply and felt pretty thick. But thanks for clarifying anyway.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
len, &mdash 06/25/07 - 10:00:34 AM
like alannah i have no clue, what a mellotron plug-in is and what magic it makes with music. you just remind me with your brilliant lyrics and the "fear of buying and buying" of one guy, i met many times during my 4 years in glasgow. he was very into traditional and folk music. he was going to every music sessions, folk music concerts, celtic connections festival etc. and he always carried with him his collection of tin whistles. all of them they were in a different keys, different sizes, different materials silver metal, golden metal, wood, by size neatly tidy in his dark green velvet wrapping, full of stitched on little ribbon holders separately placed for each tin whistle. very beautiful. he always came and standing in the middle of the crowd with wide gesture he opened his beautiful collection of tin whistles. what a beautiful view! all shiny and elegant. i think he might had about 30 of them. but when we asked him to play, he always said, "no, not now, i don't feel like, this is not the moment etc." and actually in all those 4 years i never heard him playing. because he simply didn't know, how to play.
so this is the story you reminded me with your lovely lyrics.
i enjoyed your song very much :) thank you
paja
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Thank you... &mdash 06/25/07 - 11:33:00 AM
...Paja for your lovely story which illustrates extremely well what I am trying convey in my lyrics. How easily I could be that whistle man.
Thank you also for your kind words about my song - very appreciated.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
hey listen to this &mdash 06/25/07 - 08:31:56 PM
no need for talent. we all will die someday anyways. keep us all beliveing we will live forever. super duper lyrics. makes me want to go out and get an ice cream cone. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you... &mdash 06/26/07 - 01:00:05 AM
...for commenting Jason and welcome to Macjams. I will look out for your first song.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Nice perc &mdash 06/26/07 - 01:52:48 PM
for the endless treading of the commercial culture! Good luck on the mellotron thing! Great song! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks... &mdash 06/26/07 - 01:56:56 PM
for taking the time to visit and comment. VERY appreciated.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
entertaining &mdash 06/28/07 - 06:35:17 AM
hehe the lyrics amuse me. hmm so if you get a gibson les paul you'll be a rockstar? an entertaining piece. [ Reply to This ]
Exactly &mdash 06/28/07 - 06:53:27 AM
So if you buy a black limousine with tinted windows you can be a mafia boss.
Thanks for commenting.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
hmm &mdash 06/28/07 - 08:20:09 AM
hmm i'm mostly italian and my grampa who we dont associate with due to my dad got in a fight with him when he was younger then after years and years they reunited and got in a fight again.. well he's rich and no one knows where he gets the money from. mob maybe?
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Robert Smith lied, boys do cry [ Reply to This ]
Maybe &mdash 06/28/07 - 08:38:12 AM
Sounds like something you should write a song about. But be careful.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
HUM____ &mdash 06/28/07 - 12:00:15 PM
Len I love the story and your delivery vocally. The double effect worked well. I would have liked to hear a bit more guitar (I think that was you playing - right?)
Hey would someone email Len the mellotron plug-in please!
Nice work - I enjoyed it - Thanks for sharing,
mvh : )
Susquehanna Sunrise
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Steam &mdash 06/28/07 - 12:10:43 PM
Well, this song seems to have been given a new head of steam.
Thanks Michael for commenting and your kind words. I did not in fact play guitar on this at all. Was just a synth sound via the keyboard. Planning to dust of the guitar for the next one. Thanks again.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Good stuff! &mdash 06/28/07 - 12:47:13 PM
But, if nobody bought all that stuff, where would the jobs go? . . . Oh, I forgot, the jobs are already in China and Korea.
I'm short, half-blind, uncoordinated and bald. But I gotta put on my $230 shoes so I can be just like Mike. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Thomas... &mdash 06/28/07 - 01:29:02 PM
...for having a listen. I appreciate your comments but who is Mike?
Just listened to your song and very impressed with your musicianship.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Show me the money &mdash 06/28/07 - 02:32:08 PM
Len - best track you've done, IMO. great vocal delivery (Beck meets Nick cave), great lyrics, and a really great druggy sound/structure. love the sound you use after the first 'chorus'. A slack, anti-capitalism anthem - really outstanding work, bud.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
WOW &mdash 06/28/07 - 04:18:59 PM
Steve,
I am blown away - coming from you that really is appreciated. I am jumping up and down. An enormous THANK YOU.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
... hey Lenny ... &mdash 06/29/07 - 12:13:54 PM
you should be pleased with this ... it's a great track, and a good response to it ... weren't you saying about 2 tracks back that you couldn't sing??!!
Onwards and upwards!!
steve [ Reply to This ]
WOW x 2 &mdash 06/29/07 - 01:07:33 PM
Steve, what can I say - thanks again, I totally appreciate your encouraging words, they spur me on. My voice still sounds like rubbish to me but maybe that's normal?
When's your next one - still listening to Manhattan Hangs all the time and playing it to others as an example of the fantastic music that people are making at home. They are always surprised and impressed.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Ta Len ... &mdash 06/30/07 - 12:40:19 AM
...at the moment Racerat is remixing Manhattan Hangs with proper guitars, so that's nearly ready. Also working on a vocal line One Sweey World posted, which is... I dunno, kinda dancey ... odd song for me ... that's how I'm spending my weekend!
LOL
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Looking &mdash 06/30/07 - 04:56:36 AM
...forward to hearing them Steve.
Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
That's quite a groove... &mdash 06/28/07 - 06:52:58 PM
...you've got going there - great guitar line, spare but effective.
KK [ Reply to This ]
Really... &mdash 06/29/07 - 01:11:10 AM
Good of you to take the time to comment KK. Thanks a lot.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
of course I love it &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:24:17 PM
you flatter me more than I deserve, but I'd love this even if my name wasn't in it. It's original and cool and weird. i could go on. you should get the M-Tron plug in. it's $99 well spent. you'll definitely do cool things with it!
thanks again. I have to play this for my Mom! [ Reply to This ]
I am honoured.. &mdash 07/02/07 - 12:55:24 PM
... Thanks for listening Brian - I really appreciate it. What I can't understand is why your songs are so under-rated on here. I don't think that you get enough flattery.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
That was awesome &mdash 07/04/07 - 04:36:43 PM
I too am a big Brian D fan, but you take the cake my friend. The song is just amazing and tons of fun. Your voice and delivery reminded my of the Zappa man.
Truely enjoyed the listen. And len, get the pluggin. If you use it, chicks will come. [ Reply to This ]
Am listening &mdash 07/04/07 - 04:54:23 PM
to your song as I write this, why haven't you done more? It is really good. I also see what a big fan of Brian D you are. I think he could have been the fifth Beatle and should now be working with McCartney. Anyway, many thanks for your comments, I won't let my wife read them. Glad you liked the song, Mellotron on order - waiting for it to arrive.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
The cello IS awesome &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:00:49 PM
You'll love the cello, Len. It just gets it right. The vibrato and bow draw just sucks you in. Have fun.
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<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/26158">You Stand Alone</a>
Regards,
Roy [ Reply to This ]
Little bit &mdash 07/04/07 - 05:11:55 PM
wary of trying to use it now, I might not live up to it.
Cheers
Len
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pianoman1 is a mistake my name is Len [ Reply to This ]
Mellotronica &mdash 07/12/07 - 07:14:54 AM
Len,
I love this song! You are so cool and dark and modern.
The lyrics are really clever and funny.
You officially have a new fan of your music! [ Reply to This ]
That really &mdash 07/12/07 - 07:40:58 AM
...is so nice of you Bob. Thanks also for the email, I will listen later. Wow a fan - whatever next. Thanks again - you've made my day.
Cheers
Len
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lengold is the new pianoman1 [ Reply to This ]
laugh in &mdash 07/26/07 - 09:09:15 AM
I like the subtle dry humour you have.
You write really unusual, honest and tounge in cheek lyrics, then present them in a very personal fashion. There's humour there, but it doesn't come across as cheap or meaningless. There's method to the madness.
a most original style.
-Rain [ Reply to This ]
Thanks again Rain &mdash 07/26/07 - 01:06:30 PM
very nice of you to comment - appreciated.
Cheers
Len
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lengold is the new pianoman1 [ Reply to This ]
I Had My Toes In The Sand.... &mdash 08/14/07 - 03:40:59 PM
...and in my head I kept hearing:
No need for talent just buy the best
No need for talent just beat your chest
So I shuffled through my iPod and when I found Crikey Trainers, I cranked it. That mellotron sound is just out of this world. A perfect match for your fantastic voice.
I had a great beach experience despite the brutal heat. I had the rare opportunity to listen to MacJams music exclusively with the exception of Linda Ronstadt's "Canciones de Mi Padre" album.
Good stuff Len. You're a really original act and so full of great ideas. I think you're a superstar.
Bob [ Reply to This ]
Bob &mdash 08/14/07 - 05:29:18 PM
that really is so nice - thanks. Weird 'cause I just sent you an email and then noticed this immediately after I pressed the send button. Spooky.
Cheers
Len
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Must try harder [ Reply to This ]
I can't dance... &mdash 08/15/07 - 06:33:10 AM
remember that song from Genesis? That is kind of what this song reminds me of....a total good thing for me!
Catchy groove and lyrics, and the vox are so cool.
Oh, yea..hope you got the mellotron:)
Peace [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a &mdash 08/15/07 - 08:53:23 AM
lot for listening and commenting and for faving my latest - appreciated.
Cheers
Len
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Must try harder [ Reply to This ]
;-) &mdash 09/28/07 - 11:57:57 AM
Marvelous!
what i can to say!
Im not musician
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Schello [ Reply to This ]
Thank you &mdash 09/29/07 - 07:15:13 AM
Crikey Trainers &mdash 10/11/07 - 08:36:30 PM
Pleased &mdash 10/13/07 - 06:16:24 AM
- &mdash 11/25/07 - 11:12:08 PM
I spent 15 seconds just laughing at a picture of trainers with steam coming out of them and the word crikey.Why,I dont know - easily pleased,I suppose.Theres not many artists on 'ere who I actually bother coming back to listen to - not any reflection on their talent or enthusiasm - more a reflection on my lack of self esteem and weird brain.If something is dazzingly perfected I steer away in case I start thinking my recordings should be up to that standard or style.Then if something is too rubbish - I don't bother.And then theres a happy but rare medium somwhere in between thats just - creative/candid/original without being too up its own arse.Really enjoyed it.I'll probably be a fan for as long as were around.Cheers
RG [ Reply to This ]
I think &mdash 11/26/07 - 02:18:10 AM
that's one of the nicest comments I've had. I know exactly what you mean about the happy medium. Thanks so much RG for taking the time to listen to my old songs - this one is a favourite of mine.
Cheers
Len [ Reply to This ]
ps &mdash 11/25/07 - 11:14:45 PM
is it me or have you been logged in for about 2 weeks continously.Guffaw.Cheers -
the invisible one [ Reply to This ]
How strange &mdash 11/26/07 - 02:22:29 AM
is that - it's what I thought about you too. It must be that we both always log in and out at exactly the same times. What a strange and wonderful word Guffaw is.
(Winks)
Cheers
Len
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Frank the man &mdash 02/06/08 - 12:07:25 PM
I can imagine Frank Zappa doing this, and I can't think of anything much nicer to say. He also did a track on I think it was his album -Apostrophe [1974]- which is called - Stinkfoot -using the same subject matter. I do like your powerful production as well.
John [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for &mdash 02/06/08 - 02:55:15 PM
having a listen John - very nice of you to comment. Just noticed that you have a couple of new uploads. Will have a listen - I really like your work. Apostrophe is one of my favourite albums.
Cheers
Len
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Trainers are a load of overpriced crap ... that mellotron plug-in might be worth having though.
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