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    Cuckoo's Nest

    in Covers and Remixes

    Posted

     

    I suspect traditional English folk (rock) is not going to attract 1000's of views on this forum, but what the hey! 😁

     

    A cover of two songs (traditional folk songs themselves) by the same name by two separate folk rock outfits. The first 2/3's is a cover of Morris On's (functionally The Albion Band) song Cuckoo's Nest and the last 1/3 is Cuckoo's Nest by Steeleye Span - which was the last 1/3 of a song they did called Drinking Down the Moon! Confused?!😀 My vocal is pretty strained at the start but is better (when hidden) when the instruments come in. I added some lyrics in to Steeleye Spans song, namely:

     

    The King is dead

    The King is dead

    His crown is on the ground

    The King is dead

    The King is dead

    His body can't be found

    Perhaps he walk amongst us

    No tomb to home his rest

    Forever ever hunting down the Cuckoo's Nest

     

    Hi the Cuckoo

    Ho the Cuckoo

    Hi the Cuckoo's Nest

    Hi the Cuckoo

    Ho the Cuckoo

    Hi the Cuckoo's Nest

    Sirens on the rock put many men to tortured test

    Tempted by their cravings of the Cuckoo's Nest

    Introduce Yourself...Right On!

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted · Edited by CorkingCrackBand

    10 minutes ago, KenyonL said:

    'A little later than usual but I got there in the end' makes me want to write a song with that line in it!

     

    A little later than usual but I got there in the end

    I've got a whole damn site to run and it drive me round the bend

    Welcome to Songstuff

    Welcome my Friend

    Welcome to Songstuff

    I get there in the end.

     

     

    You can have that one on @KenyonL and me, @john. 😉 👍

     

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    Hullo from me

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    45 minutes ago, VoiceEx said:

     

    You are also welcome to share your work on the Showcase Board. or edit your profile 'signature' to shamelessly provide further ease of access to your work.

     

    Disconcertingly, I thought I had! 😮I'll check in the morning what I've done wrong. I have posted in 'showcase' but quickly realised my music is not up to snuff in there so confine myself to critique now. 😁

     

    47 minutes ago, VoiceEx said:

     

    U I could also let you know what I think about it, if you'd be interested. Though, you may wish to consider arranging that album in a playlist. Make's things easier, especially if the song's are meant to serve as follow ups.

     

    Already done:- 

     

    - this was supposed to be a link to it not this big box thing - hopefully it works. I'd be delighted if you'd offer feedback. No one's listened to more than a few tracks so far so It'd be great to get an idea of the structure working/or not. For instance, the narrator in the first song does return, hopefully to quite powerful effect near the end, bookending the album and showing how far humanity has come. It's split into 3 acts of Invasion(1-8)/Occupation(8-14)/Rebellion(15-20) - once humanity has learnt it's lesson and is aided by the humble rats. The final act is by a distance the most 'listenable' as it is releasing the tension built over the preceding 2. The Battle Of Ratterton-on-Thames is very much the climax with the following songs tying up the themes/story. The hope is that by the end, the beginnings style and attitude don't just make sense, but feel necessary for the denouement. It's a very silly album with some very serious points to make. 

     

    It's probably worth noting that track 2 is basically a 2 minute radio play but it's the only 'song' that does that. I appreciate I've banged on and obviously please feel under no obligation to follow up on this. Time is precious! 👍

     

    CCB

    Hullo from me

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted · Edited by CorkingCrackBand

    12 minutes ago, VoiceEx said:

    Welcome to Songstuff CCB!

     

    So... a tongue and cheek album involving an alien invasion, which may or may not contain songs which pass the 3 minute mark. Sounds like things are heating up at the UK! Beam me up, i'd love to hear it! :)

     

    Cheers @VoiceEx

     

    By the way - I don't hang out here waiting to pounce on replies, I just happened to be 'welcoming' someone else when you posted! 😄

     

    Seeing as this thread is unlikely to be read again I don't feel too bad about posting this here. It's from about midway through the album and is about an enslaved humanity considering fighting back. It's a sort of prog rock/pop/punk mash up and if it's not your cup of tea then I suspect the rest of the album isn't for you, as it were. 😁 It does contain a naughty word or two.

     

    The whole album is available on my SoundCloud - just a word of caution, it's written to work as a whole and the opening tracks are quite stodgy/oppressive for thematic purposes that hopefully pay off by the explosive end but they are more like watching the slow start to a 3 hr film than listening to pop music.🙂 I don't sell myself very well! 😁

     

    All the best

     

    CCB

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    Hi

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted · Edited by CorkingCrackBand

    55 minutes ago, KenyonL said:

    Um where do I look for songs? Just what's posted here? I saw a song in another forum, or featured, but you couldn't click on 'comment' or any of the other options. I'm having a feeling everybody here is polished and promoted. I'm a decent songwriter but really have not much talent playing/singing/production/ wise so my stuff will be pretty laughable

     

    Hi,

     

    @Peggy has kindly provided you the links.

     

      If you think you've nailed something, pop it in the showcase forum and if you want some opinions on how to nail something, as well as assurance on what your doing right, then the critique board is the best place. Be sure to read the guidelines at the top of each board before posting and remember that if you engage with other peoples work, they'll be more inclined to engage with yours. 

       Everyone is very nice here and we're all on our different journeys towards perfection - some closer than others 😁. I know I'm one of the 'weaker' members but it's all about learning and as long as you have that attitude you'll be fine.

     

    By the way - to reply without quoting, just scroll down below the last comment and you should see the box in which to type. 🙂

     

    CCB 

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    Hi

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    I'm in the Forest of Dean these days  but I'm from Bishops Stortford (some miles north of London - it's a dump). Have you stayed in the UK then? What part of the USA are you knocking around?

     

      A good place to start on the forum is give other peoples tracks a listen and let them know what you think, civilly of course. 😁It also buys a little goodwill your way for reciprocal feedback, when you come to post a track. I believe there is a 10 post minimum on posting a track but double check the guidelines before posting one to be sure. You can also read up the wealth of knowledge provided by the many talents that frequent these boards. Myself excluded! 😄

     

    CCB

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    howdy!

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Why howdy partner!

     

      Welcome @jwhardinesq to the forum. I look forward to seeing you around. Have a mosey about the town and share your wares when you have a good feeling about the place. Mind though, there's plenty of gun slinger's round these here parts...

     

    ... I've over done the western theme haven't I? 😁

     

    CCB

    Hello

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    22 hours ago, john said:


    Welcome to Songstuff Brost!

     

    I hate to slap you with a rule on your first post, but please speak English. There are a lot of languages in the world and all our staff can’t speak them all… so we have an “English language only” rule… and I am a Scot, so it’s a bit of a challenge for me too ;) I can speak enough French to unintentionally insult someone, so best avoided!

     

    Sacré bleu!

     

      That's French for 'me too', right? 😁

     

    Welcome @Brost

     

       Hope to see you kicking around.

     

    CCB

     

     

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    How many of you songwriters out there also produce and mix your own songs? If not, why and would you consider learning how to mix songs down the line?

    in Songwriting

    Posted

    A fascinating thread to read through. My two pennies worth:

      I have to ‘produce’ my own music due to no money and no one in their right mind taking me on. I’ve never enjoyed mixing/mastering. For some people it’s as creative as songwriting and good for them - horses courses and all that - but not for me. I find it tedious in the extreme and have only made 1 album I would say I did a genuinely good job on. It sucked all the joy out of the process however. There’s definitely a balance to strike for me. My latest album is definitely under produced.

     

     I’d never consider something I’ve made to be the finished article, as I know I’m just a hobbyist who is far too limited in ability. It’s all about the fun of creation for me. 
      One day I’d like to point to something I’ve made and proudly say ‘I did that’ but as yet that day eludes me.

     

    I think most of the members of this forum are much more professionally minded and I’ll just try to absorb as much as I can from your experiences… like some manner of music leech.

     

    CCB

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