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The Real United Nations (with Paddler) by DWL [Email]
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sex (64), more sex (1), and a bit more sex (1), peace on earth (2), soixante neuf (1)
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OK, I'm fed up tinkering with this. It's the last song I've got to do for Amokopera. A lot of tidying left and an overture to finish but this is the last song.
First off, I owe a huge debt to Paddler for this. I sent him a very basic piano and vocal track and asked him to "jazz the piano part up". A cross between Satie and Mrs Mills would be good.
He delivered in spades :-) btw don't blame Richard for the piano sound, I'm afraid that's what I did to it in GB.
Lyrics and melody are by Graeme Hobbs.
Arrangement and vocals are mine (with a huge nod to Richard who gave me lots of ideas).
A short warning, although there is no profanity you might not want to play it to children or those easily offended.
I've not quite got the restrained and subtle orchestration sorted yet.
Cheers
Dick
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Nice one DWL &mdash 01/20/08 - 04:39:37 PM
Robert Wyatt? &mdash 01/21/08 - 01:32:16 AM
Great Song &mdash 01/20/08 - 04:46:58 PM
This is one of the best songs I've heard on MacJams.
It sounds good to me, although the echo on your voice got a bit much at one point (fantasy part). Possibly less prominent in the mix. But the melody, lyrics and arrangement are all top notch.
I also like your voice the plaintive quality at the beginning and the carnival barker at the end.
Great song. [ Reply to This ]
oops &mdash 01/21/08 - 06:49:22 AM
Good old &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:00:33 PM
Mrs Mills! I can't imagine that this would have been typical of her song subject matter... This must have taken an age to put together - a real masterpiece in the making. Great contributions from Richard - the changes in style are excellent.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
I reckon Mrs Mills &mdash 01/21/08 - 02:21:54 AM
would have enjoyed this :-)
I wonder how many are googling her (oo er missus)
Thanks for listening.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Strikes Deep &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:22:40 PM
What can I say this is strong, grand and a thousand more other complimentary adjectives... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom &mdash 01/21/08 - 06:51:15 AM
the big finish &mdash 01/20/08 - 05:29:04 PM
wow the first part really made you pay attention. Cool idea to then bring it back into the style of the earlier tunes. and who left the barn door open. [ Reply to This ]
That pesky barn door &mdash 01/21/08 - 11:51:29 AM
is a private joke between me and Graeme ;-)
There are some very attractive sheep though ....
I wanted this to be a real 'musical' song and my Oliver gene went into overdrive!
Thanks Vic!
Cheers
Dick
Cheers
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The Real United Nations &mdash 01/20/08 - 06:15:58 PM
very nice song great work and arrngment..emotional and deep start till the last part of showin sarcastic sence of humor somehow .great lyircs for sure just
realy art work my friend thnx for sharin ! . [ Reply to This ]
Paddler really helped on the start &mdash 01/21/08 - 11:54:56 AM
you should have heard my piano part. Each hand recorded separately. Richard gave it life and a coherence far beyond my ability. .
Tha bks for your very kind comments Feter.
Peace.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Dick &mdash 01/20/08 - 06:16:39 PM
This is great stuff. I love it when you do these 'Musical' excerpt type songs. You have a great voice with so much expression; it sounds as if this is a professional recording from a show with you the Star, it's just great.... and just WHAT are you doing with that sheep I just heard? Didn't know you were Welsh LOLOL, really enjoyed this, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Of course &mdash 01/20/08 - 06:31:20 PM
Richard's piano sounds great too, so all in all a good collaboration, cheers again M [ Reply to This ]
Welsh? &mdash 01/21/08 - 04:21:01 PM
:-))))
Not sure our cousins across the water would understand that and I'm too nice to mention Deliverance.
Thanks Maurice, nice to see you appreciated it!
Cheers
Dick
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smooooooth &mdash 01/20/08 - 08:29:03 PM
Very smooth. Great lyrics, great voice. . .great song. I'm amazed at the "character" of voices here at MacJams. That's one thing I admire in a musician, and you definitely have it.
Is this for a musical? Ending shift is HILARIOUS!!!!!!! Caught me completely off guard.
Echo at the fantasy part sound wonderful in my opinion. I don't feel like it's too much at all. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mr ebay &mdash 01/24/08 - 02:16:37 AM
Yes, it is for a musical http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=661117
Comments are much appreciated and I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Some of the best work I've heard Dick &mdash 01/20/08 - 09:55:17 PM
You're putting together a masterful opera by the sound of this take.
Everything is right where it should be in the mix and Richard's piano is top drawer. You vocal is the best I've hear from you Dick, congratulations for an excellent job.
The theme harks back to the 60's Make love not war era, which ain't such a bad idea.
Bravo to you and Richard
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Blimey Ed, thanks &mdash 01/24/08 - 02:19:44 AM
Great to get such positive comments :-)
It makes it all worthwhile.
Cheers
Dick
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Mrs satie &mdash 01/21/08 - 12:04:37 AM
So this is how it ends... quietly, thoughtfully, but with loads of shagging. Great vocal and a lovely song, but its hard not to think of this as part of the whole. A fitting ending to a really accomplished project.
See you in the West End!
steve [ Reply to This ]
Not with a whimper &mdash 01/24/08 - 11:36:54 AM
Thanks for your support Steve!
That's the songs done now a tidy up and the incidental music ......
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Reverb is not a strong point &mdash 01/21/08 - 01:36:12 AM
I'm either putting on too much or not enough!
Great comments Mr M.
Lots of thanks due to Mr Hobbs and Richard who gave me a great platform to work from.
And many thanks to you!
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Orgasmic &mdash 01/21/08 - 05:06:10 AM
Reverb is a subjective thing, but as far as I'm concerned you got it perfect on this one.
You already know what I think of your singing voice, and this is as good an example as any of how versatile it is. It's got sweetness and power, and your comic timing is superb. Graeme's lyrics are a big help too of course, as he has such a gift for getting natural speech rhythms into orderly verse structures.
It's been a real privilege for me to see this song evolving. You've built it up into something pretty amazing.
Off to have a cold shower now. [ Reply to This ]
And thanks for your help and support! &mdash 01/24/08 - 11:39:23 AM
Wild Ride &mdash 01/21/08 - 05:17:25 AM
Dick, this song somber and takes off in unexpected directions. Another diverse installment in the Amok catalogue. Paddler does a great job on the piano part, definitely adding a special flair to the song.
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Yes, Richard did a fine job! &mdash 01/24/08 - 11:42:17 AM
He really lifted my attempt at piano and then made the second part better than I could have imagined.
Thanks Bill.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
You succeed... &mdash 01/21/08 - 10:46:01 AM
...on so many levels: the song itself; the vocal rendition; the orchestration; the concept; the collaboration with so many others. This is a superb ending. I am agog (never used that word in me life!) at the versatility you bring to this. Just amazing...and so very satisfying. Now...to stage the whole thing...
(Piano is wonderful throughout. How did you pull all of this together...a rhetorical question.)
Peace.
Paul
P.S. I like the sheep. The perfect touch at the end.
Oh, and who the heck is Mrs. Mills? Now I've got to look it up. [ Reply to This ]
Mrs Mills? &mdash 01/26/08 - 04:25:30 AM
By now you'll have found out she was British piano playing icon in the 60s ;-)
I dunno about the song but I was impressed with your comments.
I thank you very much Mr Page.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
great job &mdash 01/22/08 - 08:54:56 AM
what a great vocal, dick - that first section just sent me!
the piano/chimes/big drums are so classy.
change in mood produced large grin.
i'm so glad i got off my ear's butt to hear this.
fabulous job, gentlemen.
anne [ Reply to This ]
Good vocals? &mdash 01/26/08 - 04:28:06 AM
Wow, that's a real compliment coming from such fine voices!
I'm pleased you got off your butt as well ;-)
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
I thought I &mdash 01/22/08 - 12:39:01 PM
Satie was what I asked for &mdash 01/26/08 - 04:30:12 AM
and Richard managed to get exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks Ian.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
consistant &mdash 01/23/08 - 09:25:07 AM
Consistant quality from a quality Gent.
Nice one. Let us all know when the CD of the whole amokopera is out.
Now you just have get the thing into production and bring it to New York. [ Reply to This ]
Consistency is the name of the game &mdash 01/26/08 - 03:32:37 PM
and I've no idea how I've managed it.
I don't know where we go to from here. Let's wait and see.
Thanks for your support and encouragment Damien.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
right then DWL &mdash 01/23/08 - 09:40:01 AM
simply wonderful.... such a huge task very well done... paddler has added a very nice touch.... "massive orgy"..lol... such a musical trip.... hats off sir! [ Reply to This ]
Yo, thank you kindly! &mdash 01/26/08 - 03:37:43 PM
Outstanding, guys... &mdash 01/24/08 - 07:39:05 AM
If you had the vote mech up, it would be straight 10s across the board.
Downloaded and onto my iPod...thanks... [ Reply to This ]
Don't believe in votes &mdash 01/26/08 - 03:39:49 PM
but a 10 from from one such as yourself would be a reward indeed :-)
Cheers
Dick
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Great job &mdash 01/25/08 - 01:12:59 PM
English is good! &mdash 01/26/08 - 03:42:25 PM
I'm good at being English and it's important that this is English :-)
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
You're one helluva versatile guy Dick &mdash 01/25/08 - 06:04:57 PM
This is a great piece of music - with an incredible vibe and range. Love it! [ Reply to This ]
Versatility ? &mdash 01/29/08 - 11:02:43 AM
brilliant &mdash 01/26/08 - 09:05:06 AM
Your voice is simply incredible. The piano and orchestration is really cool. The break blows my mind! wow, picks up jaw off floor. What an original and completely innovative comp! Bravo [ Reply to This ]
Im stunned! &mdash 01/29/08 - 11:05:09 AM
How on earth did I miss this???? &mdash 01/31/08 - 01:10:05 PM
What a great song! Really good fun and so distinctly British as always. Excellent work from all of you. 69 out of 69. Sorry for missing it.
Cheers
Len
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No problems Len &mdash 01/31/08 - 02:01:59 PM
Beautiful! &mdash 02/01/08 - 04:21:33 PM
This is really beautiful in every way. Lyrics, vocals, performance. I like it very much.
B [ Reply to This ]
Many thanks Mr B! &mdash 02/03/08 - 11:26:28 AM
Dick, &mdash 02/03/08 - 07:01:52 AM
you make music, which is entirely and utterly professional, carefully worked out till the very last detail, listenable to big masses but yet very smart, intelligent and fresh, and the most of all it is truly huge fun to be listened to. You are a Mr. Musician.
Hats off!
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Ceilidh! &mdash 02/03/08 - 12:51:15 PM
I think that's probably one of the nicest comments I've ever had and I thank you very much :-)
I'm very pleased you appreciate what I do.
Cheers
Dick
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Gorgeous &mdash 02/04/08 - 10:10:49 AM
I love it. This is a wonderfully well-rounded and professional piece and of course you've probably thought of adding this to a show, I see something called 'War & Penis Envy' or something else better, completely irreverent and delicious.
Simply great. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you ! &mdash 02/05/08 - 07:41:15 AM
Your comments are very much appreciated and the title is great!
It is in fact already part of a musical called The AmokOpera or The Lottery of Life http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=661117
Cheers
Dick
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Thanks &mdash 02/12/08 - 07:36:56 PM
bat out of hell meets brian &mdash 02/13/08 - 02:10:57 AM
to me it starts like a Jim Steinman and continues like a monty python. O.k. - pardon me for the title and away with comparisons ... very original songwriting, arrangement and performance from a proper dream team. I really like it! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Alex &mdash 03/16/08 - 04:52:20 AM
I was never really sure where it was going to go but with the strong melody line and lyrics that Graeme wrote for the 2nd part I didn't have much choice ;-)
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Fun fun fun &mdash 02/23/08 - 09:34:11 AM
Amazing &mdash 02/29/08 - 09:41:43 PM
creativity in this.Don't know how you came up with this but it's a real jem.It even includes my favorite ending riff! [ Reply to This ]
: ) &mdash 03/10/08 - 08:30:42 AM
TENS ! in my book (: )wow...lissening now....a tear at first then HAPPY : ) : ) : ) !!!!!!!!!
Y E S Lol !!!!!!!
hahahhahahahahahahhaha this is absolutely AWESOME . . . Only thing I can say is I'd LOVE to hear both of You singing ( 8 !
WOW WHAT AN ENDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hhiihihih I LOVE it when songs have so totally different things it like this has, why don't You get together & SING ? Our western world is soooo sadly focused on what you sing in the beginning....sexuality . SEPERATED . From ALL . . SO SAD . . . we have alot to learn from other Countries /People in this matter think it would be great if there was a blend of the two cause western world needs to put back the unbeleivable miracle of what making love actually LEADS to if not interupted with another little Miracle that is a HUMANBEING & not a 'thing from Mars' - take alook in the forum*Don't overlook* I almost cried when I saw that little baby -Ledebs UTube fav . Yesterday there was an add in the news about tripplets - one in 2miljon! As they were "tube-fertilized" we say in swedish, with only ONE not three !!! Alot of diapers for them a year Lol !
GREAT LYRICS...'Just lye back & think of England...'...try some sexual intercourse.....' Hahhaahha YOU GOT IT
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..tx &mdash 03/10/08 - 08:33:45 AM
'.....no more penisenvy..' G R E A T thats just awesome( 8 )
tx to You Both & GRAEM HOBBS [ Reply to This ]
I'm a bit late.. &mdash 03/13/08 - 04:49:41 PM
but this may be the song that gets be back to macjams - I hadn't listened to this since u were in the middle of recording it - er that was a while ago.I think I'm a lightweight macjammer - I did a couple of collaborations around then and that was me - shagged out for a few months.Hearing this again though is marvelous - really enjoyed it! - good to see your still writing stuff.I've been busy wiv a woman - no more said..a nudge is a as good as a wink to a blind bat etc.Great stuff! - didnt know u put all the bells and orchestra on it - sounds dead proffessional and hits me somwhere between withnail and I / a certain carousel on Brighton Beach.The sheep - the sheep.hahaha [ Reply to This ]
And I'm a bit later.... &mdash 04/05/08 - 04:31:12 PM
some thing else &mdash 04/12/08 - 05:10:29 AM
and now its time for some thing completely different. very good and funny, extremely british.
rodger walters meets bill bailey
great stuff [ Reply to This ]
Having to do with positive comments Dick &mdash 04/20/08 - 08:52:57 PM
I came back for another listen, and this is simply the most delightful song I've heard in a long while. I stopped by your place to see what you've been up to and after looking through your tunes I came back for another listen to this one.
After listening again I agree whole heartedly with my original comments. This is one of, if not the, best pieces of work I've ever heard you do. I just had to give you another vote of congratulations for a job well done.
Kudos and Bravo my friend.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Music Hall &mdash 06/04/08 - 03:01:15 PM
Well, I'm glad I met you at the pub the other night with Len and Peter, because I'm now discovering some of your incredible tunes. I really like this, it has great timing, and stage presence (if that makes any sense to you ?). [ Reply to This ]
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