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My entry in to the LIOLI 7 Challenge.
Can't miss the loop in this one! I start with an introduction that has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the song. My high school band director complained about how stupid that was, and how common it was in Late 70's popular music. For some reason in the context of this song it just seemed right.... Hope the Doctor doesn't destroy this before you get to listen in.
Listen for my first time use of NI's keyboard Xpress, some played through simulated guitar amps.
Lyrics:
Life is just a game
You only need a name
Seriously speaking
We should play...
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Robots With Guitars &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:18:12 PM
...surfer-dude robots playing Ventures tunes on guitars built out of wind-up toy parts assembled into Devo-esque instruments. But they love to jam, boy - these robots are cookin' on a California beach party! (A California beach party in the Twilight Zone!)
Great entry - I was boppin' and groovin' with the churnin' beat. Excellent ride - welcome to the party! [ Reply to This ]
RIk &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:23:33 PM
Love your description. Ventures... Beach Boys... Devo... Twilight Zone, all very cool comparisons! I'll be listening in over the next few days, LIOLI is always a blast. [ Reply to This ]
Wows &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:32:05 PM
I knew it should come more cool tunes... Fantastic mix my friend.
Too me this is a real d-load I kinda like this trippy heavy stuff.
Way too cool yes let's play. [ Reply to This ]
Skean &mdash 03/31/08 - 02:53:50 PM
Double Time Double Dutch &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:35:15 PM
Feter &mdash 03/31/08 - 02:57:56 PM
It fools you when you first start to listen &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:36:46 PM
Playtime for the Robots, isn't that nice of you to let them do this. They must really like you, because when they do start up, you can tell they're having a He** of a good time doing it.
Excellent track Bill. Bravo for making that terrible loop into a song you might actually like listening to. Great job my friend, Thanks
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Sloparts &mdash 03/31/08 - 03:03:57 PM
Thanks for the kudos. I figure if you can't have fun with the loop, you might really lose it. [ Reply to This ]
I agree with Rik - &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:37:44 PM
surfer dude robots doing the devolution shuffle. I don't know what NI's keyboard Express is - but I like what I hear. The intro was a hoot. [ Reply to This ]
Bud &mdash 03/31/08 - 04:57:46 PM
NI express is a sampling of some of Native Instruments simulations of famous keyboards, like the Hammond Organ and Some of the classic Synths. [ Reply to This ]
high pace &mdash 03/30/08 - 09:58:49 PM
Im not sure if I've heard this much aggression from you. I like the energy. This is a rock'em sock'em jam. [ Reply to This ]
Spitlogic &mdash 03/31/08 - 06:11:13 PM
Thanks for listening. I was trying for a different sound both because of the loop and because it can be a lot of fun! [ Reply to This ]
And here I thought... &mdash 03/30/08 - 11:23:51 PM
...I'd have a peaceful song just before hopping into bed!!! Uh, nope. This is sure high energy...unrelenting and in-your-face. Well, I'll stay up for a bit. Powerful stuff, Bill.
Peace (I think),
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Paul &mdash 03/31/08 - 06:17:58 PM
Not sure if I would recommend this for relaxing ;) Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were able to get some sleep later. [ Reply to This ]
yep, surf boards &mdash 03/31/08 - 06:55:03 AM
& hot rods, agreeing with bud's remark. It could almost have gone back in the 50's but the grunge on the loop :)
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
Harold &mdash 03/31/08 - 06:22:49 PM
lol.... &mdash 03/31/08 - 10:53:49 AM
the ventures in a completly different time and state of mind! lol ... this just rocks! [ Reply to This ]
DavisAmerica &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:21:30 PM
boogie woogie! &mdash 03/31/08 - 11:03:12 AM
sounds like chuck berry found himself a little marshall combo and a really cool key player. And the slapback delay is a very cool touch. Way to handle that loop in it's original form! [ Reply to This ]
WillyB &mdash 04/01/08 - 02:41:08 PM
Hard to imagine what Chuck Berry would have done if a rhythm guitarist playing for him played this loop. But the result is very old school rock :) [ Reply to This ]
Brilliant use of sample &mdash 03/31/08 - 01:47:51 PM
Really enjoyed esp since its a very fun track. Cannot beat Rik's description fits this track like a glove. [ Reply to This ]
Diviner &mdash 04/01/08 - 02:43:31 PM
rockin track &mdash 03/31/08 - 02:41:17 PM
i can see people dancin in a futuristic club........future punkers of the world unite and dance.....kool [ Reply to This ]
Sentinel &mdash 04/01/08 - 02:46:52 PM
Can't keep up &mdash 03/31/08 - 08:18:16 PM
Beat.......Too........Fast......Gotta.....Move.......But......Can't........Help........
I believe that's what I heard the evil Dr. saying on the dance floor. It's hard to tell, as I turned this up as loud as it would go.
Great entry! [ Reply to This ]
Stooey &mdash 04/01/08 - 03:47:02 PM
DR LIOLI dancing to death! That would be quite a sight. Glad you enjoyed the tune! [ Reply to This ]
ALlright!!! &mdash 04/01/08 - 05:09:03 PM
Egobandit &mdash 04/01/08 - 06:50:45 PM
Glad to hear I struck a chord with you. I can't be laid back all the time. [ Reply to This ]
Not expecting this one &mdash 04/01/08 - 07:13:37 PM
Pretty cool mix of sounds with adapted styles that all work harmoniously to put out a lot of energetic punch.
We should play indeed!
Thanks for sharing this delightful tune,
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Doug &mdash 04/01/08 - 07:17:52 PM
The loop seemed to demand a different approach. Good to hear that you think all the parts work with each other. [ Reply to This ]
i &mdash 04/02/08 - 12:01:51 PM
like the intro, screw your band director. this is so cool. i love what you did with the riff, kind of an electronic woolie bully. awesome job, sorry it took me so long to make it here. [ Reply to This ]
Michael &mdash 04/02/08 - 02:52:05 PM
I am glad you noticed the intro. I actually did many takes on that and had to add the strings to cover up the sound of my hard drive. No need to apologize about the time, I am still trying to listen to all the LIOLI entries and the new stuff from everyone else. There is a lot of new music this week. [ Reply to This ]
What a great trip. &mdash 04/03/08 - 06:27:50 AM
Wow!!! I am glad I stopped by, this seriousely blew me away
and outstanding performance KUDOS
Peace Dee [ Reply to This ]
Dee1962z &mdash 04/03/08 - 08:40:38 PM
Singing is not something I do with my music very much, so I really appreciate your support. [ Reply to This ]
how fun!! &mdash 04/03/08 - 09:13:48 PM
This is a cool song. I really enjoyed it and it made me laugh thinking about bopping heads while playing those guitars...Anyway, great job. I liked the intro, classic! [ Reply to This ]
Gail60 &mdash 04/04/08 - 02:42:06 PM
Glad hear you had fun with my little song. I think I can see the heads bopping too. [ Reply to This ]
Apologies but I'm late &mdash 04/05/08 - 03:45:52 PM
Dick &mdash 04/05/08 - 08:10:22 PM
Thanks for taking the time to comment. There has been a lot of interesting music on the sight lately, so I am especially appreciative of everyone who took the time to listen to this odd little tune :) [ Reply to This ]
Fantastic &mdash 04/14/08 - 07:24:31 AM
Even though the intro has nothing to do with the rest of the song, I love it! It has a mock-gregorian chant feel, and dem's some profound lyrics, boy! (As we say here on the island where I live...)
Then it gets deliciously dirty and grungy... Kind of an 80's feel (for me)... This is fantastic fun! [ Reply to This ]
ComposerClark &mdash 04/14/08 - 08:45:12 AM
If we can't have profound fun with our music, where can we?
Glad you enjoyed the tune. [ Reply to This ]
Great ride &mdash 04/14/08 - 04:30:58 PM
Fast, fun and feverish. Loved it (and sorry for such a late comment).
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Youra &mdash 04/16/08 - 05:49:27 AM
New Wave Surf Rock &mdash 04/14/08 - 11:24:49 PM
This is such a cool mish-mash of genres and sounds, Bill. It sounds like Agent Orange meets New Order. I don't know how I missed this one on the LIOLI entries. At any rate, I'm glad I caught it now.
Nice work. The doctor can't touch this.
-g [ Reply to This ]
GregD &mdash 04/16/08 - 05:58:34 AM
I was a little late posting my LIOLI entry and there was a tidal wave of new music the following week, so I am actually surprised many people found this.
"Mish-Mash" of genres, I like that. I always have trouble getting my stuff to fit the genres exactly, and this time I didn't even worry. [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 04/15/08 - 07:54:25 PM
I love the contrast between the intro and the rockin' out body of the song. The loop is clearly there, but you use it in a very imaginative way. This has party song written all over it - great groove and lovely guitar and keys. Very cool. Nicely done. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
dajama &mdash 04/16/08 - 06:07:52 AM
hey bill &mdash 04/26/08 - 10:23:51 PM
Tim &mdash 04/27/08 - 07:32:50 AM
thats how it all started with me &mdash 04/27/08 - 09:47:21 PM
first a bit of vox then too much
but when you get it going its cool
tim [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 04/28/08 - 03:51:37 AM
This is a very nice piece of work. Yep, trippy one and different from your stuff before but still cool work as usual! I'm sorry for being a bit late here! Wonderful work and thanks for sharing!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
BIrdman &mdash 04/28/08 - 03:01:03 PM
I'm always happy to hear that someone listened in. Glad you liked my little departure from my norm :) [ Reply to This ]
Hey! &mdash 05/01/08 - 03:47:54 PM
How this one get by me?
Ha ha! CRUNCHY!
Like some kind of electro-surf-punk music! (Surely there's an FM station somewhere that specializes in that sort of thing, right? Ha ha...)
Big fun this! Nice job Bill.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Michael &mdash 05/02/08 - 03:02:02 PM
Busy Place. Glad you did find this one, Took a little risk and tried a different sound. [ Reply to This ]
Very cool &mdash 05/04/08 - 01:16:48 PM
Excellent lines, almost a neo-classical surf song.
Found myself thinking of the B-52`s as well, only for their ability to take familiar musical passage ( ie the rhythm guitar ) and make it sound hip and new.....cool descending lines accomplished this as well as the ostinatos. [ Reply to This ]
Norman &mdash 05/04/08 - 07:36:09 PM
Neo classical eh? I like that. B 52's comparison hits well too. Thanks for taking the time to comment. [ Reply to This ]
very cool &mdash 05/11/08 - 11:58:06 PM
Davevan &mdash 05/12/08 - 03:00:01 PM
Thanks for the listen. Always happy to hear people are hopping to the beat. [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 05/19/08 - 02:20:21 PM
Good intro, and when it begins to rock, then it's great.... Good playing on the guitar.... Has atmosphere in the sound/mix..... Thumbs up... [ Reply to This ]
LIghtman &mdash 05/19/08 - 06:12:29 PM
Thanks for the thumbs up. The LIOLI challenges have all been a lot of fun. [ Reply to This ]
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Great entry - I was boppin' and groovin' with the churnin' beat. Excellent ride - welcome to the party!
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