I agree with the "reading a book" comment. I think that you're amazing at telling stories, and you leave plenty of hazy areas to let the listener fill in their own version of the gaps. There's something very "realistic" about your stuff - I think part of it is the way you sometimes pepper your lyrics with somewhat crude vocabulary choices (crackhead, faggot), but in a very (I don't think honest is the word I'm looking for, but it's close) way that makes sense in context. I really enjoyed this!
hey....you are great...put yourself into the television....must say....i have no plan again was there were at first.....you bring my feeling for time in trubble.....hahahaha....but this is great! Ha!
Cheers.....and best wishes for you....hope you feel better, soon....
Thanks for your comment. This song took a while to write because I knew what I wanted to say, but I didn't know how to go about writing it (or creating footage that would work well with my ideas while not being distracting). I've had some folks who were offended by the song, though I'm not sure why. It's not autobiographical per se, but there's an element of karma that I wanted to explore. Thanks for encouraging me to continue.
For some of the songs I write, i use the stories that friends share with me. The stories must settle into my subconscious and then appear as a song. I appreciate the "reading a book" comment because I work hard to find a narrative that is accessible but also open to interpretation. Thanks again for the thoughtful comment.
My incredible disappearing act is a trait I took from my father. Originally--I may have mentioned this before--Blood Trucks and Beer was going to be my metal moniker. I wasn't going to put up any songs other than overly distorted dirges; however, this didn't turn out to be the case. Of all the songs I've posted, this one is probably the most disturbing to me, though I can claim I'm using a narrator... still, there's something about this song that unsettles me.
Thanks Baby Cow! This one has a lot of emotion in it. The irony isn't fulfilling, but just adds to the sense of overall sadness. I appreciate the encouragement with such a nice comment.
great song! im a 34 year old man and your song almost made me cry(almost,men dont cry!) your song remined me of my family my father was determined to make it and the children from both marriages were left behind so dad and the new wife live near the sea with the bmw and fine china and the children(the addict,the gambler,the faggot,and the others) we go on a bit lost a bit bitter but we go on,the children,the children (maybe a tear was shed)
With this song, I received ugly responses (which I deleted), and I hadn't checked recently to see if anyone had commented. Imagine my surprise when I saw what you wrote! It sounds like we've had some similar experiences, and I'm glad I'm not the only one out there. Not that I'm crying about any of it (men don't cry, dammit!!), but in the wake of my father's death, it's given me food for thought. I've come to feel my father lost a lot in the exchange, as did I. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you Mr. Rica5 (for listening to my song). I hadn't realized it had any comments, so accept my apology for being late to say thank you. I appreciate the support, especially with a song like this one. It's received its fair share of ugly responses (which I've deleted)... this makes the kind-hearted response all the more encouraging.
Thank you... If a song of mine can be thought provoking, I feel pretty good about it. The truth about my sound is that I don't really know how to play guitar very well (and I'm not a great vocalist), but I really enjoy putting songs together. They're like puzzles to me; I'm glad that you enjoyed.
i think you are near to a poetry of our time a Dylan of our time a time which is more broken than his and can't be focussed into a few challenges like it could be then a folk music of our broken time i think it needs the music to be rounded like the story is the music needs to go the extra mile the extra shape the extra resonance the words are there you are there
Thanks Hippie, I appreciate your listening. I'm digging the minimalist approach to conveying a story, too. I'm actively trying to push myself somewhere else, though. Let's hope its to happier, brighter places.
Ha! I think it could work! I feel like it's a terribly one-sided song, though. I'm really interested in hearing "the man's" perspective, but I can't bring myself to go there right now. I'm enjoying the stuff you've posted. Remember when you saw a picture of me and you said I didn't look at all like you imagined? I broke down and told you I was a truck-driving, beer-drinking "Southern Man." I chose a new name that fits what I'm williong to share for now: BloodTrucks&Beer!
Though I think it would be incredibly fun to piggy-back off a song--at least fun for me, because... hell! all I'd have to do is listen--I respectfully accept your style of writing songs... It doesn't sound too random either. It's you! Right?
Thanks coops! I appreciate your taking the time to check it out... I had fun putting this together, though perhaps a bit more time-intensive than I'd expected... (I think I have blisters on my feet after this one)... Hope you've been welll!
Lake wife likewise lack-wave, love-whack and life-wake?
Anyway - golfing is forward hiding. You hit the problem real hard and far away from you only to follow it and hit it again until if finally vanishes in a hole. A sport for the cowardly successful. Praise the Lord the man receiving a golfclub from a lady OFF the lake instead Excalibur from the dephts had three and not only one child!
(The father version will be written somewhere else)
I'm gonna have to listen to this again, I spent too much time reading the comments! but I'm sure I liked it.....I fave'd it and I gave it the thumbs up, look forward to hearing it again!
@DearOldNutjob2 Thanks for listening- it means a lot to me. You're spot on about "erasing"; in the first half, the father appears to erase his former life, and--when the narrator allows the children to speak in the latter half--they're equally guilty of erasing their father (with oversimplified generalizations)!
Hey, I'd like to hear the father's story; I'm sure it's more complex than the narrator indicates. A song-writing challenge to you? Ha!
I don`t think that the images distruckted the song.....it makes it more easy to understand (for me....I understand allways at first the pictures, later the text).
I like the crude drawings a lot...and even so the mixture which you take. I wonder, how you work.....but for me it`s very interesting.......you have a lot talents, eh? Great.
Hi Tini! Thanks... I am glad to know that the images add to the meaning of the song. I love any type of art, even if the result isn't perfect. I find great therapy in working with my hands. I am the type of person who has a difficult time sitting in my own thoughts. This past month, participating in art--any kind of art--allows me some kind of mental freedom. Art is my meditation on imagination, and like the boat with wings in your "Flying Love" short film, it brings me up.
I agree with the "reading a book" comment. I think that you're amazing at telling stories, and you leave plenty of hazy areas to let the listener fill in their own version of the gaps. There's something very "realistic" about your stuff - I think part of it is the way you sometimes pepper your lyrics with somewhat crude vocabulary choices (crackhead, faggot), but in a very (I don't think honest is the word I'm looking for, but it's close) way that makes sense in context. I really enjoyed this!
sumerias1 1 month ago
hey....you are great...put yourself into the television....must say....i have no plan again was there were at first.....you bring my feeling for time in trubble.....hahahaha....but this is great! Ha!
Cheers.....and best wishes for you....hope you feel better, soon....
tinitussi21 1 month ago
now thats what a call a song fantastic the way this has been put togetheir
bedsitsongbird33 2 months ago
@bedsitsongbird33
Thanks for your comment. This song took a while to write because I knew what I wanted to say, but I didn't know how to go about writing it (or creating footage that would work well with my ideas while not being distracting). I've had some folks who were offended by the song, though I'm not sure why. It's not autobiographical per se, but there's an element of karma that I wanted to explore. Thanks for encouraging me to continue.
BloodTrucksandBeer 2 months ago
Great! your lyrics are like a reading a book. Very unique!
How do you think of this stuff? It's great!
MrStaticrocker 2 months ago in playlist More videos from BloodTrucksandBeer
@MrStaticrocker
For some of the songs I write, i use the stories that friends share with me. The stories must settle into my subconscious and then appear as a song. I appreciate the "reading a book" comment because I work hard to find a narrative that is accessible but also open to interpretation. Thanks again for the thoughtful comment.
BloodTrucksandBeer 2 months ago
A hidden gem that I missed. Again glad I looked back in the archives. You must never leave us tubers again...
MrECLECTICIAN 3 months ago
@MrECLECTICIAN
My incredible disappearing act is a trait I took from my father. Originally--I may have mentioned this before--Blood Trucks and Beer was going to be my metal moniker. I wasn't going to put up any songs other than overly distorted dirges; however, this didn't turn out to be the case. Of all the songs I've posted, this one is probably the most disturbing to me, though I can claim I'm using a narrator... still, there's something about this song that unsettles me.
BloodTrucksandBeer 3 months ago
a real slice of life .... like the kinks "well respected man" .... great song
stomachlining 4 months ago
@stomachlining
I just checked out "well respected man." Thanks for pointing me in that direction.
BloodTrucksandBeer 3 months ago
I like this. I thought of my Rob You Blind when it started.
bearron 4 months ago
lot of emotion in that song...nicely done
Baby Cow
Derekmanster 5 months ago
@Derekmanster
Thanks Baby Cow! This one has a lot of emotion in it. The irony isn't fulfilling, but just adds to the sense of overall sadness. I appreciate the encouragement with such a nice comment.
BloodTrucksandBeer 3 months ago
great song! im a 34 year old man and your song almost made me cry(almost,men dont cry!) your song remined me of my family my father was determined to make it and the children from both marriages were left behind so dad and the new wife live near the sea with the bmw and fine china and the children(the addict,the gambler,the faggot,and the others) we go on a bit lost a bit bitter but we go on,the children,the children (maybe a tear was shed)
JKTN102 6 months ago
@JKTN102
With this song, I received ugly responses (which I deleted), and I hadn't checked recently to see if anyone had commented. Imagine my surprise when I saw what you wrote! It sounds like we've had some similar experiences, and I'm glad I'm not the only one out there. Not that I'm crying about any of it (men don't cry, dammit!!), but in the wake of my father's death, it's given me food for thought. I've come to feel my father lost a lot in the exchange, as did I. Thanks for commenting.
BloodTrucksandBeer 3 months ago
Great Song, Really Liked it.
MrRica5 6 months ago
@MrRica5
Thank you Mr. Rica5 (for listening to my song). I hadn't realized it had any comments, so accept my apology for being late to say thank you. I appreciate the support, especially with a song like this one. It's received its fair share of ugly responses (which I've deleted)... this makes the kind-hearted response all the more encouraging.
BloodTrucksandBeer 3 months ago
sounds good
solestica 7 months ago
@solestica
Thank you! much appreciated.
BloodTrucksandBeer 7 months ago
i love the lyrics, to the point, and the voice reminds me of a wierd mix of stephin merritt and some others.. great stuff.
eyeglass101 7 months ago
@eyeglass101
That's a big complement. I am thankful for your listening and drawing the comparison.
BloodTrucksandBeer 7 months ago
Great song. Your voice reminds a bit the singer of Mojave Three. Thanks for posting. Paul.
VNTPLA 8 months ago
@VNTPLA
Ahh... Mojave 3! Great band. Great complement. Thank you-
BT&B
BloodTrucksandBeer 8 months ago
wow! love the song. thought provoking. Content reminds me of some Todd Snider songs, but your sound is different. I enjoyed
cluelocker 8 months ago
wow! love the song. thought provoking. Contentremindsme of some Todd Snider songs, but your sound is different. I enjoyed
cluelocker 8 months ago
@cluelocker
Thank you... If a song of mine can be thought provoking, I feel pretty good about it. The truth about my sound is that I don't really know how to play guitar very well (and I'm not a great vocalist), but I really enjoy putting songs together. They're like puzzles to me; I'm glad that you enjoyed.
BloodTrucksandBeer 8 months ago
zoetvslut 9 months ago
@zoetvslut
Come to think of it, I will frame this comment! Thank you so much...
BloodTrucksandBeer 9 months ago
I don't see the sadness, simply nod in agreement while toe-tapping.
MidiPunk 10 months ago
@MidiPunk
I nod in agreement to your toe-tapping.
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
Love this, very sad lyrics. Love your writing style.
Rutle 10 months ago
@Rutle
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment.
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
@Hippie1944
Thanks Hippie, I appreciate your listening. I'm digging the minimalist approach to conveying a story, too. I'm actively trying to push myself somewhere else, though. Let's hope its to happier, brighter places.
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
i wanna see a movie based on this song directed by michel gondry.
dwdeclare 10 months ago
@dwdeclare
Ha! I think it could work! I feel like it's a terribly one-sided song, though. I'm really interested in hearing "the man's" perspective, but I can't bring myself to go there right now. I'm enjoying the stuff you've posted. Remember when you saw a picture of me and you said I didn't look at all like you imagined? I broke down and told you I was a truck-driving, beer-drinking "Southern Man." I chose a new name that fits what I'm williong to share for now: BloodTrucks&Beer!
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
@DearOldNutjob2
Though I think it would be incredibly fun to piggy-back off a song--at least fun for me, because... hell! all I'd have to do is listen--I respectfully accept your style of writing songs... It doesn't sound too random either. It's you! Right?
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
thats a cool song, loved the animation too
coopsmusicvision 10 months ago
@coopsmusicvision
Thanks coops! I appreciate your taking the time to check it out... I had fun putting this together, though perhaps a bit more time-intensive than I'd expected... (I think I have blisters on my feet after this one)... Hope you've been welll!
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
Lake wife likewise lack-wave, love-whack and life-wake?
Anyway - golfing is forward hiding. You hit the problem real hard and far away from you only to follow it and hit it again until if finally vanishes in a hole. A sport for the cowardly successful. Praise the Lord the man receiving a golfclub from a lady OFF the lake instead Excalibur from the dephts had three and not only one child!
(The father version will be written somewhere else)
(And dolphins are gay sharks.)
Maybe.
- Hippiejorg <3
InuitAldebaran 10 months ago
@InuitAldebaran
You are psychic my friend! I've already written the gay dolphin song... I'm just now working on the images to go with the song!
Your interpretations are always meaningful to me.... I hope you know how much I appreciate you!
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
I'm gonna have to listen to this again, I spent too much time reading the comments! but I'm sure I liked it.....I fave'd it and I gave it the thumbs up, look forward to hearing it again!
johnzsongs 10 months ago
@johnzsongs
thanks for giving this a listen! I will do the same for our tunes!
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
@DearOldNutjob2 Thanks for listening- it means a lot to me. You're spot on about "erasing"; in the first half, the father appears to erase his former life, and--when the narrator allows the children to speak in the latter half--they're equally guilty of erasing their father (with oversimplified generalizations)!
Hey, I'd like to hear the father's story; I'm sure it's more complex than the narrator indicates. A song-writing challenge to you? Ha!
OK, a name: Vilhelm [or Ville, Wm, or BT&B ;)]
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago
I don`t think that the images distruckted the song.....it makes it more easy to understand (for me....I understand allways at first the pictures, later the text).
I like the crude drawings a lot...and even so the mixture which you take. I wonder, how you work.....but for me it`s very interesting.......you have a lot talents, eh? Great.
Wish you the best, thanks for sharing, Tine
tinitussi21 10 months ago
@tinitussi21
Hi Tini! Thanks... I am glad to know that the images add to the meaning of the song. I love any type of art, even if the result isn't perfect. I find great therapy in working with my hands. I am the type of person who has a difficult time sitting in my own thoughts. This past month, participating in art--any kind of art--allows me some kind of mental freedom. Art is my meditation on imagination, and like the boat with wings in your "Flying Love" short film, it brings me up.
BloodTrucksandBeer 10 months ago