Electro Friend (Telephone Booth)

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Thanks to the good people at Vintage Music Festival for organizing the Analogapalooza event. By participating in it, I was able to reunite with my old band mate from 1999. The comments that were left convinced him that we should continue writing songs.

Now, here's our first tune recorded digitally as Telephone Booth.

Telephone Booth is Giancarlo Rendina and Bob Dorsey.

Thanks for any comments.

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Lyrics

LIKE SPRAY PAINT
ON A FREIGHT TRAIN
LIKE TICKETS IN A GUTTER
THIS IS HOW I SAY IT
THIS IS HOW I SAY IT

I'LL TAKE WHAT I CAN GET
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
IF THE DISTANCE IS FAR
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND

I'LL WEAR MY IMPEDIMENT
SO I CAN SPEAK MY SENTIMENT
JUST ABOUT RIGHT
COMES UP EXACTLY WRONG
JUST ABOUT RIGHT
COMES UP EXACTLY WRONG

I'LL TAKE WHAT I CAN GET
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
IF THE DISTANCE IS FAR
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND

IF THERE'S JUST ONE WAY TO DO IT
I'LL DO IT
PIRATES SCHOONER ON
FIBER OPTIC SEAS
I'M SURE THE PLASTIC WILL HOLD
I'M SURE THE PLASTIC WILL HOLD

I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND
I'LL BE YOUR ELECTRO FRIEND

Song Stats

Hits: 1559
Comments: 38
Fans: 13
Plays: 161
Downloads: 70
Votes:
Uploaded: Sep 05, 2007 - 04:06:07 PM
Last Updated: Sep 05, 2007 - 08:40:43 PM Last Played: Oct 16, 2009 - 08:37:13 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Song Actions

Keywords:

Electro (128), Friend (114), Plastic (7)

Hardware:

Fender Strat, Oxygen 8, Shure Mic

Software:

GB3

Comments

Diviner	Diviner said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)
	I like it alot It reminds me of Muse, american style or Eels. Its a lovely tune with great percussions, synths-like guitar sounds and the lyrics are very nice. Good track for the regrouping of Telephone Booth. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

michael2	michael2 said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)
	sweeet i always love your stuff and this is no exception. sounds different than your other stuff, but in a really good way. you guys compliment each other perfectly. great song. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

cjdaley

cjdaley said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)

I first
I first understood the firstline as "like splattered brain on a freight train" and i thought "wow", but I was wrong, I think. This version of the song has a somewhat different feel from the first, cleaner and richer in a sense, but on the other hand a little more emotional.

Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

	said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)
	I havent been on MJ for awhile... So this is a nice surprise, good going guys live the infectious sounds and great lyrics reminiscent of a Jim Jaramusch soundtrack, great singing too look forward to...I have a lot of catching up to do.

	said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)
	one more thing... Just wanted to say Giancarlo's voice reminds me of the singer from The Format, great song this is. --- wha? who? TW

bud	bud said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)
	Sure glad you guys decided to give it another go - this sounds great. Looks like there was birth at the VMF after all. So far I didn't hear about any bad trips - I certainly dug it. Your synths are wonderfully perverse as usual - and I really like the basic beat - ditto Giancarlo's vox and guitar. Cool. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 808 days ago (September 5th, 2007)
	a "behind the music" episode ...the band reunites and makes the biggest comeback of the year! really cool electro synth sounds Check out my latest song called November

lengold	lengold said 808 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Ladies and Gentlemen, Telephone Booth have entered the building. Really good track Bob and Giancarlo. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

	said 807 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Nice sound. . . I like your sound-- The vocals remind me of a mix between Bono and The Killers-- Nice work!

echoroom	echoroom said 807 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Wonderous I'm glad you printed the lyrics, 'cause they're inspiring - really really great! Great vocals - the guy has a fantastic voice, and this is just sounds like it should be in a movie, nominated for best song in the oscars, but miss out to something more safe. I'll be yr electro-friend any day! steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

	said 807 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	COOL! Nice work Bob. Wow...it's so good you guys are going to be writing and playing together again. This tune has a great feel to it. Really LOVE the singing throughout. Be well! http://www.macjams.com/song/35115

	said 807 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	hey you ever listen to Wilco or the Shins for some reason this song has that attitude. More deep electro in a way friend. great to get together it must have been tons of fun! Hey I used to won a shure mic , well Im not shure great song excellent into the old Ipod thanks!!!!!!!

	said 807 days ago (September 6th, 2007)
	Wilco Wilco's latest album is a classic IMO --- wha? who? TW

	said 806 days ago (September 7th, 2007)
	Oh yeah I cant put it down its timeless sky blue sky as great as all the greats

buckhorn	buckhorn said 807 days ago (September 7th, 2007)
	Good one Guys I listened a few times and It got better with each listen. Real nice tone and style to the vocal. Well writen and well produced. Keep 'em coming! Check out my latest song called salience #2

lavalamp	lavalamp said 807 days ago (September 7th, 2007)
	Dude! This may be the best I've heard so far. Great singing, reminds me of the Pixies, who I love. Great beat and all around sound. Especially loved that twangy acoustic guitar in the background, that really adds to the texture. I give it a 9.88, you have been rated, my electro friend. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Axgrinder

Axgrinder said 806 days ago (September 7th, 2007)

Now where did this come from?
I must admit I was rather surprised by this (very pleasantly, mind you!) This is good and I think it is awesome (or is that awesome and I think it is good?) that you and your old band mate hooked up and started writing again! I wish I had a R-E-A-L drummer. Anyhow, I can't wait to hear some more of your stuff! Nice work fellers. Keep on keepin on,

Alvin

Check out my latest song called Dark Circus

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 806 days ago (September 7th, 2007)
	Great that you've got together again and recorded this little gem. Excellent voice, guitars and well, everything really! Liked it a lot. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

guitapick	guitapick said 804 days ago (September 10th, 2007)
	Awesome... ...you've reunited with a friend. Congratulations... "...electro friend..." coins it quite well... ...Really like it and looking forward to more from you two... BTW: my auto email function (for my faves) has been out for a couple of months. So I'm coming in late on stuff... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Estella

Estella said 802 days ago (September 11th, 2007)

yes!
I'll always love the original. But you don't know how happy it makes me to hear you guys got together to do this! I was secretly hoping this would happen!

That said, I hope this project continues.

UNCANNY - I took a picture of my dad's band that looks just like this - well, except that my dad wears a cowboy hat and plays the accordion. But that yellow wall and garage door - I swear I was there!

Check out my latest song called Este Momento

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 802 days ago (September 11th, 2007)

Yee Haw!
Thanks estellie. I too will always love the original version of this song, but this one took on a new life when we revisited it and became something unique. I'm not too sure if this is the final version or not.

I'm waiting patiently for Giancarlo to send me our second song so that I can further mutate the song in ways I wished I could've done back when we were writing together.

I hope this project continues too and I'm so glad you have supported our efforts.

It is truly uncanny that your dad's band opened for us that night in Texas. What a show. He's one mean accordion player and I wish we could've hung out together, but all those groupie chicks that were dangling from him made me nervous.

Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 802 days ago (September 11th, 2007)

Thank you everyone
for listening and commenting. You know how much I appreciate every single word.

We have another tune on the plate and I'm very excited about sharing it. Just in case you're wondering, it's been really cool hooking up with an old bandmate and emailing files back and forth. I thought I'd want to sit in the same room and mess with basslines and effects, but with this trial song, I've enjoyed having the time to think about what I'm doing before I try to blow Giancarlo's mind with my best effort.

I sure love to hear him sing!

Thanks again for all the comments. You guys and gals are a priceless commodity.

Bob

Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

bud	bud said 802 days ago (September 11th, 2007)
	Thought for sure I faved this the first time I like it even more tonight. DL'd. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 798 days ago (September 15th, 2007)
	Great stuff Really good song. Cool that you guys are back for more in the digital realm. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

Pigeonfilter	Pigeonfilter said 791 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Catchy Real cool track. Very catchy Great mix, especially like that acoustic guitar sound. Impressive. Check out my latest song called Roll The Earth

DWL	DWL said 785 days ago (September 28th, 2007)
	Excellent I loved this song. Great groove and nicely esoteric lyrics. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

thoddi

thoddi said 784 days ago (September 29th, 2007)

80's style
I like that guitar, and how it is played. The synth adds to the feel of where the song belongs in genre, and it delivers the hook line. The drum pattern is about to go on my nerves... a bit too repetitive;)

Cool vocals. You have a great voice for this genre. I can't really hear any bass in here... Would be good to have one though...

This song has potential. It has a catchy refrain...As it is recorded here, I would think of it as a sketch or a first take... Maybe a bridge could add a little flavour...

Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 771 days ago (October 12th, 2007)
	Nerves Repetitive drums? I've got 'em!! I can't argue with you about the drums. You've inspired me to rethink them, replay them and reinvent 500 million years of drum history. I'll probably do it over the weekend. Seriously, this is extremely helpful. Thanks for your ears and your thoughts. Your electrofriend, Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

	said 778 days ago (October 5th, 2007)
	hey now!! what a cool sound, bob. "i'll wear my impediment" - tasty. the bordering-on drone vocal is OUT there - and i like it that way. the retro beat makes this quirkily excellent. bravo, boys! anne

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 771 days ago (October 12th, 2007)
	I'll Wear My Impediment Thanks Anne. It's good to be your electrofriend. Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Heightened	Heightened said 702 days ago (December 21st, 2007)
	Electro Friend - you guys are awesome! Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

smokey bacon jnr	smokey bacon jnr said 625 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	Love it Great little pulsing riff in the background. The voice really compliments it, sounds really fragile over the delicate electro elements. He sounds like the guy from The Killers a bit. Well done. Check out my latest song called Sunless

MIRx	MIRx said 623 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	I have to agree with the guy who said a bass would add to this, nonetheless gorgeous tune. Glad you and your bandmate decided to go on writing songs :) Check out my latest song called The Car Tune Cartoon

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 564 days ago (May 7th, 2008)
	Where's The Bass? It's funny that we didn't put a bass in it originally. We've been working on a few new songs lately and I added the bass to this one and now I'm working on some variation in the drums. I plan on posting the revised song soon. Thanks for your helpful comment. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Diviner	Diviner said 564 days ago (May 6th, 2008)
	Really enjoyed this track Just happen to listen to it by accident when visiting your home page and the player played this track. It stopped me and I listened. Really cool track, love all the elements. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 563 days ago (May 7th, 2008)
	Accidental Listen Most people accidentally listened to my music! Your bad luck is my good fortune! Thanks Keith! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Diviner	Diviner said 563 days ago (May 7th, 2008)
	Must have liked the track Just realised I was the first to comment. I liked it then and I still like now. Cool track, it has staying power. Nice one Bob :-) Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

Daugrin	Daugrin said 187 days ago (May 18th, 2009)
	Electro Booth Song form and lots of smart little touches make this a pleasant diversion. The comtrast between the two guitar sounds is always interesting. I like the synth work as well. The lyric is curious, I like it.... Daugrin Check out my latest song called Daphne w/ Andy Wigzell

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Name: Bob Dorsey

I am busier now than ever before - work, parenthood, husbandry, new house, new house projects... Bear with me as I try to squeeze in a few songs between life. My Monday Night music nights are few and far between so I'm forced to hit it and quit it. W... [see more]

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