Dude there's some words in there went right over ma head lol. Kinda ground hog day and hear we go again same shit different day thing am thinkin. Loved it man oh and if a had a bigger cupboard that's what a would like it to look like. Cheers man a joy
@tanglewoodtw400n Thanks for listening! I was kind of playing with language with this one. First off I wanted to use some alliteration (I bet that sent you back to your dictionary too lol) and then I threw the thesaurus at it.
I have been wondering what would happen if all the worker drones stayed home on the SAME day? Would the Grinders lose a little of their grip around our necks?????????
Great tune, awesome sentiment - the kind we should be spreading as artists in a dark time. And of course, the lyrics are epic...really!
@ROCKBANDVonAmp Thanks for checking it out, Tony; I appreciate it. I kind of threw the thesaurus at the lyrics. I got some new video software for Christmas and I'm just starting to figure it out.
@dmio2 Bravo man. Yeah, I look things up when I'm writing too. The way you put all of it together in your song is really impressive. That's cool about your new software. It always seems like we're upgrading on something - video equipment, software, and the biggest thing of all... music equipment! The list never ends does it!!? -Tony
a great production...mucho enjoyed the tune....nice to sneak in the pooches, luv animals....some folks think I am one...usually only after too many beers...thumbs up...peace
cool clip of the drums at the start, clever way to get the rhythm for the song. Is that a clip from another brick in the wall too? Oh man I feel like hitting my head against the keyboard so often, dig the message of the song, think I'll go play.... :D
@TheLowLifeGang I'm glad I inspire you, but please don't quit your day job on my account lol. I know, the tube isn't near as much fun as it used to be; I wish the corp0rate could just let us have some fun.
Well, that was incredible really. I like how you make the last chord of the chorus become the home key by staying on it a while blowing saxophone, and the mix of quirkiness simultaneously puts you in the same line as Beefheart and Zappa while stamping your individuality all over the sound.
@CurtisMateer I appreciate such careful listening! The other thing I tried to do was make the verses minor-ish then play the sax in a major scale to try and make the distinction between dron-ism and play... of course my sax playing is so sloppy, who knows what notes I actually hit lol. I've gotten the Zappa comparison a few times... I doubt I'm worthy of it; I think it might be because I generally avoid love songs which are 90% of the tunes out there.
@dmio2 I noticed the minor key major key ambiguity too. It sounds like the chord is a minor while you've sung a major third over the top of it then vice versa...Could you perhaps have played a chord made up only of the 1st, fifth and eighth do achieve this effect? The modality found in Eastern music, Debussy, Appalachian and Celtic balladry as well as the jazz of Miles, Coltrane, George Russell, Eric Dolphy and others contains fascinating ground as yet unexhausted in rock.
@TheLowLifeGang Thanks for listening, MD. I always enjoy your comments... its like you actually listen lol. I think I might write a 420 song and time it thusly... see, I rip you off too lol.
Way to go Dan... Fry the Corpratocracy. They have earned it. At times you just have to step away from it all.. and play, play, play. I enjoyed your playing... singing too.
@archtopbrownie Thanks for listening, Lance. I appreciate comments from real players like yourself. btw, I bought two guitars from a guy on craigslist yesterday: A 1977 Gibson RD and a 1992 SG standard. never enough eh.
God, I loved the intro....Listen to you...WOW, this is GREAT--the lyrics and singing. (Drone is my fav word)---The Sax was soooo cool. You're looking and sounding WONDERFUL Brother!! You put some work into this....and you did a Beautiful job on it!! Excellent Sound!! You really have soooo much talent...amazing!! Thank you for sharing this..Started my Monday off on a Cool note..(smile)
@chirogirl67550 Wow, you're welcome to comment here anytime, Yvonne. I guess that "Dones droning droneward" line really worked for you. Thanks for listening and the cool comment.
@dmio2 Yah, (Drone) that works for me...it's the foundation of my political objections to the way we are all treated...(smile) Man, that sax sounds mighty fine!! Glad I came back here again...
@experimentalrock The truth is I can barely play the stupid sax (it takes me 50 tries to get an 8 bar solo), but people seem to think it's cool so I keep doing it. lol Thanks for listening!
Very cool song! I been sayin' all this to myself for many many days! Life is a trip. sometimes i actually miss the rat race... well the cash anyway. LOL.
@JessBottles Thanks for listening, Jess. I know what you mean! I think it is hard to remain counter-culture for ever. That is how I get through the work day... I just think, "well, at least I'm not trying to hunt a bison with a stone tip spear."
hi there Dan. i watch an awful lot of videos of original song writers on YT. your lyrics are fascinating to hear and contimplate. one unique line after another (.Idiopathic idioms idiotically aligned.....or
Awake at the wake with misemployed time) this has been a very interesting and satisfying listen. i find myself thinking, "he probably doesn't really have a day job, the round peg square hole might need a trapazoid hammer, whatever that means. very cool, chuck.
@chuxtrux I really appreciate your comments... its like you actually listened! With this tune I had a idea then threw the thesaurus at it. I also heard someone use alliteration in a tune so I wanted to give that a try. I am highly flattered that see me as some rumbas shaped counter culture guy... its what I always aspired to be. But just like the poor slob in the song, these days I'm totally sold out to the grind. (btw, I may rip off "Trapazoid Hammer" for my next tune)
@ljped Thanks for checking it out, Jack. To be honest, I can barely play that stupid saxophone. I must do fifty takes to get an 8-bar solo; but people seem to think it's cool, so I keep playing the thing.
Hey, Dan -- it's good to hear something from you! Especially a personal coaching song -- heheh ... I left the corpo-rat world behind several years ago and highly recommend it -- there's so much more to life than looking for your cheese!
@liz1060 Thanks for stopping by, Liz. I resent having to "steal" 15 minutes here and there to play the guitar so I guess you all get to listen to me pout about it lol.
@townstra Thanks for listening, Tracy. Yeah, my wife gave me some new video software for Christmas... still trying to figure it out. Not quite as cool as your Carvin, but its nice she's thinking of me.
i agree, " Its fun to know who stopped by". ..when i share my video's in pm's and people reply either back in the pm with a video of theres or "nice job" or leave a "comment on the main channel page" is a little Annoying. how much time would it have taken to go to the video to leave a comment? its better just not to say/do anything. but that is not why i am here. this is very cool, coz its rock , jazz, blues all in one- this is what i hear at least. you r a one man show! kudos. michael
@mettanc That's why I usually comment, cuz I know I enjoy them. One thing I tried to do here was make the song minor-ish, then when the sax solo came to play major (its the "play" part) so I guess that's the mixed metaphor of it all. Thanks for listening!
@dmio2 My understanding according to the science of music theory is when one plays a major scale over a minor chord it is known as modal playing. It is like adding spices to a recipe. You need not worry about being worthy of comparison it is simply your influences showing. No shame is dissing the corporate machine. I look forward to the day when all wars are fought with guitars and saxaphones and come to be known as the battle of the bands. Until then we dance...
@kiaweking Thanks for listening, Thomas. I've been thinking that stuff like this is really the answer to world peace. Here we are, a bunch of garage musicians from around the world listening and commenting on each others stuff. If the world can be fixed, it will be done by dopes like us instead of the elitist-scum that seem to filter to the top. I bet the average Libyian just wants to sell shoes or grow tulips or whatever and just be left alone.
@dmio2 The only people who can change the world are those whose souls are not for sale. Omnia vincit amor April 22,2011 is Earth day. Love your Mother ( I think FZ would concur)
Malama aina,
Thomas
....oh yeah, I liked how you synced the taiko drums. Nice touch ;-)
I'm likin' this tune - nicely done. I like the video too! Cool that you play sax also!
lisageeandthe422 2 months ago
@lisageeandthe422 Thanks for listening! My videos aren't as slick as yours, but I try to have some fun with it. Rock on!
dmio2 2 months ago
The lyrics are a masterpiece, FOG. I don't think I've heard more creative use of language anywhere. Words riding wordward on rock rocking rockward!
SubstituteForTalent 3 months ago
@SubstituteForTalent Thanks for listening and the cool comment. I may swipe that for the next tune.
dmio2 3 months ago
Dude there's some words in there went right over ma head lol. Kinda ground hog day and hear we go again same shit different day thing am thinkin. Loved it man oh and if a had a bigger cupboard that's what a would like it to look like. Cheers man a joy
tanglewoodtw400n 4 months ago
@tanglewoodtw400n Thanks for listening! I was kind of playing with language with this one. First off I wanted to use some alliteration (I bet that sent you back to your dictionary too lol) and then I threw the thesaurus at it.
dmio2 4 months ago
Hi Dan,
Great original track my friend, the intro is cool with the drums and lead and bass in unison, very neat!!
Great feel to the track with awesome lyrics, nice arrangement.
Best wishes
Mark :)
oldstrat1 9 months ago
I have been wondering what would happen if all the worker drones stayed home on the SAME day? Would the Grinders lose a little of their grip around our necks?????????
Great tune, awesome sentiment - the kind we should be spreading as artists in a dark time. And of course, the lyrics are epic...really!
BluesMamaRaven 10 months ago
EXCELLENT lyrics man!!!!! Very friggin' cool song and the video editing is amazing too! Thumbs up! Rock on brother. -Tony
ROCKBANDVonAmp 10 months ago
@ROCKBANDVonAmp Thanks for checking it out, Tony; I appreciate it. I kind of threw the thesaurus at the lyrics. I got some new video software for Christmas and I'm just starting to figure it out.
dmio2 10 months ago
@dmio2 Bravo man. Yeah, I look things up when I'm writing too. The way you put all of it together in your song is really impressive. That's cool about your new software. It always seems like we're upgrading on something - video equipment, software, and the biggest thing of all... music equipment! The list never ends does it!!? -Tony
ROCKBANDVonAmp 10 months ago
a great production...mucho enjoyed the tune....nice to sneak in the pooches, luv animals....some folks think I am one...usually only after too many beers...thumbs up...peace
TinyApe 10 months ago
@TinyApe Thanks for checking it out! Looking forward to your next tune. Yeah, dogs have a special energy; they save me really.
dmio2 10 months ago
HAHA sounds good! Love the sax solo hahha super sweet! I dunno why you don't double track your vocals to beef em' up a bit in places?
Anyway, enjoyed as always!
Babungus 10 months ago
@Babungus Thanks for listening! The double tracking it a good idea. At times I've doubled the vocals in octives.
dmio2 10 months ago
cool clip of the drums at the start, clever way to get the rhythm for the song. Is that a clip from another brick in the wall too? Oh man I feel like hitting my head against the keyboard so often, dig the message of the song, think I'll go play.... :D
jessatilley 10 months ago
@jessatilley Thanks for checking it out, Jessa. Keep playing.
dmio2 10 months ago
What a great tune : )
Rocket
Ottawarocket 10 months ago
@Ottawarocket Hey Rocket, thanks for listening!
dmio2 10 months ago
great song DMIO. I love the dood of the song. Yeah i need to let the world turn with out me also. Nice sax playing
wolfgang8u 10 months ago
@wolfgang8u Thanks for checking it out, brother. Rock on!
dmio2 10 months ago
@Hippie1944 Thanks for listening and subscribing!
dmio2 10 months ago
@TheLowLifeGang I'm glad I inspire you, but please don't quit your day job on my account lol. I know, the tube isn't near as much fun as it used to be; I wish the corp0rate could just let us have some fun.
dmio2 10 months ago
Well, that was incredible really. I like how you make the last chord of the chorus become the home key by staying on it a while blowing saxophone, and the mix of quirkiness simultaneously puts you in the same line as Beefheart and Zappa while stamping your individuality all over the sound.
CurtisMateer 10 months ago
@CurtisMateer I appreciate such careful listening! The other thing I tried to do was make the verses minor-ish then play the sax in a major scale to try and make the distinction between dron-ism and play... of course my sax playing is so sloppy, who knows what notes I actually hit lol. I've gotten the Zappa comparison a few times... I doubt I'm worthy of it; I think it might be because I generally avoid love songs which are 90% of the tunes out there.
dmio2 10 months ago
@dmio2 I noticed the minor key major key ambiguity too. It sounds like the chord is a minor while you've sung a major third over the top of it then vice versa...Could you perhaps have played a chord made up only of the 1st, fifth and eighth do achieve this effect? The modality found in Eastern music, Debussy, Appalachian and Celtic balladry as well as the jazz of Miles, Coltrane, George Russell, Eric Dolphy and others contains fascinating ground as yet unexhausted in rock.
CurtisMateer 10 months ago
cool, i can imagine myself playing in a music room like that.
perryjw 10 months ago
@perryjw Thanks for listening! Yeah my "studio" is a corner in the concrete basement... but I'm glad to have it lol.
dmio2 10 months ago
cool
perryjw 10 months ago
@TheLowLifeGang Thanks for listening, MD. I always enjoy your comments... its like you actually listen lol. I think I might write a 420 song and time it thusly... see, I rip you off too lol.
dmio2 10 months ago
Way to go Dan... Fry the Corpratocracy. They have earned it. At times you just have to step away from it all.. and play, play, play. I enjoyed your playing... singing too.
archtopbrownie 10 months ago
@archtopbrownie Thanks for listening, Lance. I appreciate comments from real players like yourself. btw, I bought two guitars from a guy on craigslist yesterday: A 1977 Gibson RD and a 1992 SG standard. never enough eh.
dmio2 10 months ago
Very trippy and cool :P
DavidRandallCurtis 10 months ago
@DavidRandallCurtis Thanks for checking it out!
dmio2 10 months ago
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This is just incredible!
(thumbs up)
J. Austin
austinsplace1 10 months ago
No matter how things insidiously align, the world CANNOT turn one day without you my brother.
Awesome!
JeriLynnKarr 10 months ago
@JeriLynnKarr Ha, I've been getting that impression lately. Thanks for listening; see you at the meetings.
dmio2 10 months ago
sweet....and the video was cool too...
MicheleMidnight 10 months ago
@MicheleMidnight Thanks for checking it out Michele.
dmio2 10 months ago
God, I loved the intro....Listen to you...WOW, this is GREAT--the lyrics and singing. (Drone is my fav word)---The Sax was soooo cool. You're looking and sounding WONDERFUL Brother!! You put some work into this....and you did a Beautiful job on it!! Excellent Sound!! You really have soooo much talent...amazing!! Thank you for sharing this..Started my Monday off on a Cool note..(smile)
Peace,
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 10 months ago
@chirogirl67550 Wow, you're welcome to comment here anytime, Yvonne. I guess that "Dones droning droneward" line really worked for you. Thanks for listening and the cool comment.
dmio2 10 months ago
@dmio2 Yah, (Drone) that works for me...it's the foundation of my political objections to the way we are all treated...(smile) Man, that sax sounds mighty fine!! Glad I came back here again...
Peace and Happy Monday to you,
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 10 months ago
Love the sax...and the ass-- embly...great!
reliablebow 11 months ago
@reliablebow Thanks for listening, Michael. Guess I'm still letting my freak flag fly :)
dmio2 11 months ago
I love this!! :) Awesome tune bro!!!!
karryn13 11 months ago
@karryn13 I dig the enthusiastic comment! Thanks for listening
dmio2 11 months ago
I have to admit that I am a sucker for the busting of the sax. Sweet! Solid beat mate.
experimentalrock 11 months ago
@experimentalrock The truth is I can barely play the stupid sax (it takes me 50 tries to get an 8 bar solo), but people seem to think it's cool so I keep doing it. lol Thanks for listening!
dmio2 11 months ago
A spring treat! Hip production, good song. and lyrics. You might be dangerous.
edro333 11 months ago
@edro333 Thanks for checking it out. I'm a dangerous attention seeker anyway.
dmio2 11 months ago
Very cool song! I been sayin' all this to myself for many many days! Life is a trip. sometimes i actually miss the rat race... well the cash anyway. LOL.
JessBottles 11 months ago
@JessBottles Thanks for listening, Jess. I know what you mean! I think it is hard to remain counter-culture for ever. That is how I get through the work day... I just think, "well, at least I'm not trying to hunt a bison with a stone tip spear."
dmio2 11 months ago
Hey bro..you are a talented mo fo!
HOOKAMONKY 11 months ago
@HOOKAMONKY Thanks for listening! Rock on!
dmio2 11 months ago
hi there Dan. i watch an awful lot of videos of original song writers on YT. your lyrics are fascinating to hear and contimplate. one unique line after another (.Idiopathic idioms idiotically aligned.....or
Awake at the wake with misemployed time) this has been a very interesting and satisfying listen. i find myself thinking, "he probably doesn't really have a day job, the round peg square hole might need a trapazoid hammer, whatever that means. very cool, chuck.
chuxtrux 11 months ago
@chuxtrux I really appreciate your comments... its like you actually listened! With this tune I had a idea then threw the thesaurus at it. I also heard someone use alliteration in a tune so I wanted to give that a try. I am highly flattered that see me as some rumbas shaped counter culture guy... its what I always aspired to be. But just like the poor slob in the song, these days I'm totally sold out to the grind. (btw, I may rip off "Trapazoid Hammer" for my next tune)
dmio2 11 months ago
Good,solid song...need to spin it again!
tps607 11 months ago
@tps607 Thanks for listening!
dmio2 11 months ago
So good to come on the tube and see you have posted! Wonderful original. Love when the sax came in! Digging the lyrics and melody too! Nice groove!!
cameragirlJane 11 months ago
@cameragirlJane Thanks for listening, my faithful youtube friend; and thanks for the cool comment!
dmio2 11 months ago
Nice tune! Great lyrics!
nuketoober 11 months ago
@nuketoober Thanks for finding the time to listen :)
dmio2 11 months ago
Love the melody in this song. Really nice my friend.
slammyjammy38 11 months ago
@slammyjammy38 Thanks for listening, Ralph. That's a nice comment from a melodic singer like yourself.
dmio2 11 months ago
Rock on m yfriend, without music there is no life!
WizKil 11 months ago
@WizKil You and me are living that one, Brian. A couple of geezers rocking & rolling just cuz we gotta. Thanks for listening.
dmio2 11 months ago
I totally agree with the sentiments in the song Dan! Lovely sax part and I'm grateful to you taking a break from work to make this video :))
ljped 11 months ago
@ljped Thanks for checking it out, Jack. To be honest, I can barely play that stupid saxophone. I must do fifty takes to get an 8-bar solo; but people seem to think it's cool, so I keep playing the thing.
dmio2 11 months ago
Hey, Dan -- it's good to hear something from you! Especially a personal coaching song -- heheh ... I left the corpo-rat world behind several years ago and highly recommend it -- there's so much more to life than looking for your cheese!
liz1060 11 months ago
@liz1060 Thanks for stopping by, Liz. I resent having to "steal" 15 minutes here and there to play the guitar so I guess you all get to listen to me pout about it lol.
dmio2 11 months ago
Cool tune Dan! Nice work on the vid also!
townstra 11 months ago
@townstra Thanks for listening, Tracy. Yeah, my wife gave me some new video software for Christmas... still trying to figure it out. Not quite as cool as your Carvin, but its nice she's thinking of me.
dmio2 11 months ago
i agree, " Its fun to know who stopped by". ..when i share my video's in pm's and people reply either back in the pm with a video of theres or "nice job" or leave a "comment on the main channel page" is a little Annoying. how much time would it have taken to go to the video to leave a comment? its better just not to say/do anything. but that is not why i am here. this is very cool, coz its rock , jazz, blues all in one- this is what i hear at least. you r a one man show! kudos. michael
mettanc 11 months ago
@mettanc That's why I usually comment, cuz I know I enjoy them. One thing I tried to do here was make the song minor-ish, then when the sax solo came to play major (its the "play" part) so I guess that's the mixed metaphor of it all. Thanks for listening!
dmio2 11 months ago
@dmio2 My understanding according to the science of music theory is when one plays a major scale over a minor chord it is known as modal playing. It is like adding spices to a recipe. You need not worry about being worthy of comparison it is simply your influences showing. No shame is dissing the corporate machine. I look forward to the day when all wars are fought with guitars and saxaphones and come to be known as the battle of the bands. Until then we dance...
Aloha,
Thomas
kiaweking 10 months ago
@kiaweking Thanks for listening, Thomas. I've been thinking that stuff like this is really the answer to world peace. Here we are, a bunch of garage musicians from around the world listening and commenting on each others stuff. If the world can be fixed, it will be done by dopes like us instead of the elitist-scum that seem to filter to the top. I bet the average Libyian just wants to sell shoes or grow tulips or whatever and just be left alone.
dmio2 10 months ago
@dmio2 The only people who can change the world are those whose souls are not for sale. Omnia vincit amor April 22,2011 is Earth day. Love your Mother ( I think FZ would concur)
Malama aina,
Thomas
....oh yeah, I liked how you synced the taiko drums. Nice touch ;-)
kiaweking 10 months ago
Yep we got to play yea! Real cool playing mon ami!
When we can, we can let that world turn by itself;-)...And play!
Fine video! Yea!
Boucrate 11 months ago
@Boucrate I think you have beat the system on that one, my friend. But you are right, that guitar is good therapy.
dmio2 11 months ago
a wonderful song
by the way
did you loose weight
you look great
7lizet 11 months ago
@7lizet Thanks for listening, Lizet. And I've decided to believe you're flirting with me :)
dmio2 11 months ago
@dmio2
you naughty boy
I am married ;-)
well maybe a little bit hahaha
7lizet 11 months ago
The world today, is no longer a place,,,,greed wears,, a friendly 2face!!!!!
Liking this tune foggster..relevant and inspired,,,,,,,,5*****
paddyRYAN1367 11 months ago
@paddyRYAN1367 Thanks for the cool comment, Paddy. It seems to help to create... if one can find the time.
dmio2 11 months ago