"Big Tree Deep Canyon" Original Song (Bring the Song Challenge July)

As usual I am behind on the challenge. It has been quite a busy summer! I went a little crazy with this one. This is my first attempt at multi-tracking and multiple instruments (that I don't really know how to play). My recording instrumentation is rudimentary at best!

Alas, this song will only be fully understood by a minority. I went on a great camping/backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon and Sequoia National Parks in the United States back in June. It was utterly amazing! So beautiful.

There is a certain Chinese element involved in the video, and this is because the friends I went with all are learning Chinese (for their work). As far as the multidudinous inside jokes, I could never begin to explain them all. If you don't get them, perhaps they intrigue you. . .

All the best to ya!!

Big tree and a deep deep canyon
Hot sun and cold stars.

Fresh brewed coffee in the early mornin
Get your feet movin we got places to go
Things to do
And Ill see them with you, my friends.
******* (cue Egyptian Whisle and back up singers)
Chinese proverb, dont know what youre sayin
Jiffy-Pop is the best invention.

Whys my backpack so heavy?
Cactus tongue, wheres my machete?

Nopalitos, nopalitos, nopalitos
*******
Keep your eye on them squirrels, theyre awfully forward
Trail mix, jerky, noodles, lentils, sardines.

Igneous rock and the London Bridge
Pink rattlesnake, pink elephant.

Plot a course to the ocean with a mug of root beer
In-N-Out Burger, freeway traffic
Tacos tacos, guacamole.
Ne how, ne how. Boot zwoah!
*******
Big tree and a deep deep canyon
Hot sun and cold stars.

Fresh brewed coffee in the early mornin
Get your feet movin we got places to go
Things to do
And Ill see them with you, my friends.

(most special Accordion Interlude)
*******
Watch out men if youre 18 to 30
Before you know it youll be swept away.

Sequoian Goulash, throw in the tuna
Cheesy Kraft Singles pull it all together.

Hospital Rock, Dont eat that plant!
Or youll cross on over to the other side. . .
*******

Land of giants, generals, and monarchs.
1 little, 2 little, 3 little Bears,
4 little, 5 little. . . 8 little bears!

Killer marmots and crystal caves
A pinecone just as big as your head.
Love it all, I wish I had smore.
And dont forget about the

Edgar Lopez Tree.
*******
Big tree and a deep deep canyon
Hot sun and cold stars.

Fresh brewed coffee in the early mornin
Get your feet movin we got places to go
Things to do
And Ill see them with you, my friends.

(fade out then jazzy feel
mmmmm mmm mm.
Whistle 5, 7, G7, C)

Copyright 2009 Alli C. Note Music

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[artbyemily]

Hey! As one of the understanding minority, now that I've finally seen the video, I love it! It's been a year already-- what memories.

[uketreehugger]

oh I love this!!!

great great amazing job!!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

lovelovelove it!

[diez]

Glad to hear you. It's a lovely song!

[DonfromMT]

Nice to know I'm past the age of danger (18-30). That's one good thing about growing old. Glad to see you back at it, Allison. This was full of fun and imagination.

[theBradlands]

All the sounds blended together very well. I liked it! Terrific singing.

[russbuss415]

so much going on there. great tune and video! lots of fun to watch.

[africatwin07]

very nice, I like anything involving squirrels.

So thanks.

[egyptturnip]

brilliant love this song great video aswell what a tallent you are

[mjs004]

Allison, Love the song and the video! Looks like you had a great time!