Reality TV MJRF2010

Peter Bauckham

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Back after a long break with a re-recording of the first song I posted! Recorded specially for the Reunion Festval 2010. All the tracks are new except the main vocal and one guitar part.

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Lyrics

Switch on the box
Let’s watch some TV
Perhaps a drama
Or documentary
But all I can find is Judith Chalmers
And so called celebrities sitting round in pajamas

CHORUS
Reality TV
It’s not for me
Reality TV
As banal as it could be

It makes you wonder
Why you pay your licence fee
I expect so much more
from someone like the BBC
What happened to Nationwide or Ask the Family?
It’s all just dumbing down as far as I can see

CHORUS
Reality TV
It’s not for me
Reality TV
As banal as it could be

Song Stats

Hits: 2555
Comments: 31
Fans: 37
Plays: 146
Downloads: 95

Uploaded: Feb 07, 2010 - 11:33:13 AM
Last Updated: Feb 07, 2010 - 11:34:57 AM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 01:34:41 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

Song Actions

Keywords:

Reality (27), TV (32), BBC (4)

Hardware:

Epiphone Les Paul with Seymour Duncan Pick-ups, Taylor 110 acoustic, Squire Bass, Yamaha Keyboard. Boss BR1600/II.

Software:

Garageband for drums and percussion bits. Audacity for final tweaking.

Comments

kingbee	kingbee said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	TV eye About time you put a 'new' track up. Great Rough trade /John Peel feel to this circa 79. And great lyrics. You may be the first person who has ever rhymed Judith Chalmers with Pyjamas. Cool stuff Enjoyed Check out my latest song called Home

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	rip it up!! boy, Peter you go for the throat and don't let go. very aggressive and the mix/ mastering is clear and sharp. the photo is for a good laugh! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	It's been... ... a while, Sir Peter. Great to hear your voice again. A very well written, performed, and produced song! Check out my latest song called (An Untitled) Intro

lengold	lengold said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	What a very rare and unexpected treat. Just listened to the first version too. I actually enjoyed them both very much. This version is definitely rockier though. Great song and production and wonderful to have you back. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	Wopeee So great to hear you again! I dig this a lot. Wish you'd produce more. Peter Bauckham-music is among my greatets joys. I remain your probably biggest fan Peter. Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Calchas	Calchas said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	"biggest fan"? You and me BOTH Curry!

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	The reality here is that is is a great rock song. Nice production here Peter that makes your lyrics all the more able to point out the inanity of some of what passes for programming. Hot guitar - whew!! Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

Calchas	Calchas said 1199 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	Fiery rock tuneage! So good to hear you back in the saddle Peter. Really nice re-do of this classic. Love the Tom Petty-sh sound of those jangling guitars throughout! Lyrics are dead on, of course, and delivered with conviction. Bravo! Be well my friend!

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	TV Nice rockin' track. Satisfying and concise lyric. Like the guitar hook. Clean production, too. Well done. Check out my latest song called Wandering Blues

fasteddie	fasteddie said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	Awesome This song is so cool. Your production is very top notch. Much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called A Friend to the End

mccannmp1	mccannmp1 said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	Yah Peter!!!!!! Well, Peter, it may not be new, but it's new to me...and dang, what an awesome song. Not many songs hook you as quickly as this one....hyper catchy....and all those sweet fills...man, loved it. Check out my latest song called One Hit Wonder

echoroom	echoroom said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	And this! Where you been??? i remember this one very well, Peter. Great new version, and great to hear from you again. Check out my latest song called Sweet Isolation

ic42

ic42 said 1198 days ago (February 8th, 2010)

channel 100
This thing starts out of the gate at 100 MPH, and rips up the pavement, and when you vocals float in over it, it is a juxtoposition that works REALLY well. It helps the vox/lyrics stand out. The underlying music is excellent and well played. Your singing is great (again :) And the lyrics are pretty blatant... not even the 100 IQ dumbed-down reality-TV-watching populous need this explained to them. Excellent message... too bad they're not listening. That's OK, we'll just be creative over in THIS sandbox, shall we? :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

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richard13	richard13 said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	Right on most programming these days is pretty sad. Your tune is cool though. And, if the programming WAS any good, you'd be off watching telly instead of making music. Cheers. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

ste	ste said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	lol great lyrics. bit of a go-betweens sound. nice job Check out my latest song called friday

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1197 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	Real Guess its time to turn off the box and listen to great reunion music. Glad you dug this up, it still hits right on! Check out my latest song called Sex tet

Gaylen75	Gaylen75 said 1197 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	Love Affair I have a great love for my tv but reality tv sux. Oh except Gordon Ramsi and any cook show! Great song. Check out my latest song called Weak by Speakeasy Sway

sloparts	sloparts said 1196 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	Great song Peter and I agree 100% with you're assessment of the "TV" situation there, and here in the States as well. Cheap rubbish is all reality TV is, trow it all in the dust bin, I say. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 1196 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	Great lyrics You've nailed it with this. The older I get the more I listen to the radio. Planet Rock and Radio 4 and your song is the reason why! Say hi to dartford, I lived off West Hill in the early 80's. Cheers Mark Check out my latest song called Elective Introspective

jiguma	jiguma said 1196 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	Glad you could get to the MJRF Peter Nice bit of commentary Peter, dressed up in a cool little rock n roll song. As Steve said, "where you been?". Glad you're back. Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

lavalamp	lavalamp said 1196 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	Oh YEAH I totally remember this one. I was stoke to hear you reposted this. I've been wanting to hear one from you. Excellent guitar work btw LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

guygrooves	guygrooves said 1193 days ago (February 12th, 2010)
	Cool song I cannot stand Reality TV and I wish I thought of writing a song about that but I see I am to late and you would be to hard an act to follow. Great Job!! Smokin guitars!! Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Summer Bossa with sloparts and Loob

blaky smith	blaky smith said 1193 days ago (February 13th, 2010)
	Mr. Rock Yes it was a long break. I'm so glad to hear you Peter ! I like this tune, you have made a great job with this one, which sounds great with a perfect production. Bravo ! Now you are coming back, please stay here... Marc Check out my latest song called Ecchymoses au jardin

bud	bud said 1192 days ago (February 13th, 2010)
	KIck some ass Peter - you are so hot I remember this song first time around. What a great redo. Talk bout kicking it out. Excellent post! Check out my latest song called ditto

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 1192 days ago (February 14th, 2010)
	TV My kind of tune. I think we must be of that same generation. Like Kingbee said Rough Trade. Hope you post some more soon. Check out my latest song called Betty's Song

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 1172 days ago (March 6th, 2010)
	Vintage Bauckham Judith Chalmers! Love it. But for your own distinctive vocal this could be a tidier Husker Du. Excellent work as always, the guitars are brilliantly mixed. Nice to have you back. (I will get round to that version of Motorway!) Check out my latest song called Get Out of Town (V.2)

sister_savage	sister_savage said 1158 days ago (March 20th, 2010)
	That woke me up Getting driving feel! Cracking track! Check out my latest song called Grace (with JS Tolar)

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 1145 days ago (April 2nd, 2010)

Oh don't you
like 'Big Brother'...'I'm a Celebrity Feed Me Cockroach Poo' or even 'I Want to go Down The Farmer and Dance On The Ice When The Pond is Frozen Over',? Well fair enough,nor do I they're s***e aren't they.Nicely stated ,nice rock song nicely done.Sort of punk,Brit rock and something else but mucho enjoyed.Jarvoid

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crissew	crissew said 887 days ago (December 16th, 2010)
	Really cool Love that vocal sound you have in this. The song overall has a lot of reverb but it seems to work for some reason. Very good work here! Impressed. Check out my latest song called Devil's Argument!!!

doc_elvis	doc_elvis said 887 days ago (December 16th, 2010)
	i love tv too! yes, i really do! ;) good rocking sound! cool lyrics! your vocals fit in perfectly! Check out my latest song called LIB (demo)

alfredthepelican	alfredthepelican said 875 days ago (December 28th, 2010)
	rock on great rocking version cheers mark Check out my latest song called Now Is The Hour Late

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Name: Peter Bauckham
Location: Dartford UK

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