The first completed track for the third Chapman Smith Collective album is here. It has been a while in coming as life got in the way - or, at least, what passes for real life!
Bioinformatics is a word that I read in one of my daughter's scientific papers that she writes. I thought it would be a good working title for a song. Luckily we have Trevor on hand to explain what it means.
As usual I will post a link to Soundcloud should anybody want to hear a wav quality version. I say this because I wouldn't want any conspiracy theorists to get the impression we are trying to earn millions from our music. Chance would be a fine thing. But if we do - well it's been nice knowing you.
Soundcloud link:
https://soundcloud.com/chapman-smith-collective/bioinformatics?si=308b230428e84cf89ab74298fb216b6a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
massive..
the music is a delight and an awakening to the mind and body... lots of fun details... not going to comp but you know who I would Paul...
and I love the music.
the lyrics are brilliant.. and informative and sort of a warning too.
the vocal delivery is theatrical and wonderful... a real winner... the tune is amazing... almost no one could comprehend music like this... it is too grand for the average and I appreciate simple music and believe in it but.... music like this elevates the soul and the mind to much higher places... well done men... Collective on....
I'm glad trev explained what bioinformatics meant coz I didn't have a clue? Haha.
I love the mix of styles in this. It's part soundtrack, part musical and part 70's r and b song.
I like the wah guitar and the strings and orchestral bits mixed in.
Trevor has such a great voice for all songs. He could even do voice overs as demonstrated in this 😄
The music is really brilliant. And production is top notch. Great collaboration.
Masterful vocal performance from Trevor and that musical production is fantastic. A kind of rock opera arrangement mixed with 70's progressive rock with great utilisation of the instruments.
This sounds fabulous! You guys are never taking the easy way out.
The sound design, songwriting and every little detail is so spot on in this production.
And those Reg vocs sound great. Clean and clear making it possible to hear all the small nuances.
Quirky song that works!
Excellent song. I really liked the mix of guitar wah and orchestral sounds ..great vocals also
Great work
Quite stunning in construct and delivery. Will listen to the Soundcloud version at around dinner(lunch)time, after morning constitutionals. 8)
Quote from: SteveB on March 25, 2024, 01:38:09 AMafter morning constitutionals. 8)
interesting way to put it!
the lyrics to the song... the explanation reminds me of a corporate head where I worked when he/they were about to fuck us over he could say it in a way that made it sound like we should look forward to it, but underneath something inside me was saying run real quick.... but if you stay, get the gel ready cause it will hurt less then...
that is what I get from the lyrics on this... and the delivery. Not sure this is so great. (meaning the stuff described in the lyric)...
Quote from: StephenM on March 25, 2024, 06:01:42 AMQuote from: SteveB on March 25, 2024, 01:38:09 AMafter morning constitutionals. 8)
interesting way to put it!
;D Ah, SteveM. Herein lies the nub of the maxim proffered by playwright George Bernard Shaw, to wit (and paraphrase): The U.S. and U.K., two countries only separated by a common language.
In the U.K., when you say you are going on your morning constitutional, it usually means some kind of brisk walk to promote health, well-being and vitality, and can include a dog or small shopping errands or posting letters, sort of anything to get you out into the fresh air (and usually rain too). Now, in the U.S., and in the spirit in which I think you make your comment about 'constitutionals' , you will possibly say: 'going to the bathroom / restroom / john' etc. In the U.K. we would say: 'going for a dump or crap - or if the Vicar's out of earshot - going for a sh*t. Wonderfully versatile language, to-and-fro across the Pond.
I've been on to Soundcloud and again the Bioinformatics is a powerful-sounding piece, unfortunately a little too powerful for my speaker. Hopefully I'll have something sorted out in the next day or two and have a proper listen. Though well done Guys, it is impressive.
Quote from: SteveB on March 26, 2024, 03:32:02 AMQuote from: StephenM on March 25, 2024, 06:01:42 AMQuote from: SteveB on March 25, 2024, 01:38:09 AMafter morning constitutionals. 8)
interesting way to put it!
;D Ah, SteveM. Herein lies the nub of the maxim proffered by playwright George Bernard Shaw, to wit (and paraphrase): The U.S. and U.K., two countries only separated by a common language.
In the U.K., when you say you are going on your morning constitutional, it usually means some kind of brisk walk to promote health, well-being and vitality, and can include a dog or small shopping errands or posting letters, sort of anything to get you out into the fresh air (and usually rain too). Now, in the U.S., and in the spirit in which I think you make your comment about 'constitutionals' , you will possibly say: 'going to the bathroom / restroom / john' etc. In the U.K. we would say: 'going for a dump or crap - or if the Vicar's out of earshot - going for a sh*t. Wonderfully versatile language, to-and-fro across the Pond.
I've been on to Soundcloud and again the Bioinformatics is a powerful-sounding piece, unfortunately a little too powerful for my speaker. Hopefully I'll have something sorted out in the next day or two and have a proper listen. Though well done Guys, it is impressive.
well, you are right about how I viewed it Steve.... for sure... thanks for the update on the UK version... ha... that is so different... I have been watching Midsomer Murders and shows like that... and it makes me realize how different the same language can be, and cultures too... and from comments on the site I gather even within various zones there can be different, although that can be true here as well.
I'm not sure Midsomer Murders is a totally accurate indicator of culture in the UK. At least not where I come from :)
Quote from: StephenM on March 26, 2024, 06:16:32 AMQuote from: SteveB on March 26, 2024, 03:32:02 AMQuote from: StephenM on March 25, 2024, 06:01:42 AMthanks for the update on the UK version...I have been watching Midsomer Murders and shows like that... and it makes me realize how different the same language can be...and from comments on the site I gather even within various zones there can be different...
StevieM, within the same distance that people in the U.S. would travel to get a favoured Taco, this thing in the photo has changed its name at least four times and could actually get you into a fistfight because of mispronunciation.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tRMGXKQ9/000-32.jpg)
Quote from: chapperz66 on March 26, 2024, 10:36:46 AMI'm not sure Midsomer Murders is a totally accurate indicator of culture in the UK. At least not where I come from :)
this made me laugh so hard Paul... don't be shocked if a few songs come from there....lol
Quote from: StephenM on March 26, 2024, 05:54:45 PMQuote from: chapperz66 on March 26, 2024, 10:36:46 AMI'm not sure Midsomer Murders is a totally accurate indicator of culture in the UK. At least not where I come from :)
this made me laugh so hard Paul... don't be shocked if a few songs come from there....lol
I hope so! I can't wait! :) :)
What a Great, well constructed tune. Love the catchy guitar playing, really adds to everything.
Trevor's vocal work compliments this clever song.
Nick
Wow, what time signature is that! Sounds pretty good though, intrumentation works really well, particularly like the string parts and wah guitar stabs
Quote from: karl1171 on March 27, 2024, 08:31:58 AMWow, what time signature is that! Sounds pretty good though, intrumentation works really well, particularly like the string parts and wah guitar stabs
The verses are in 7/8 and the chorus sections are in straight 4/4. I think I threw in a couple of extra beats here and there though.
Who does the spoken parts? Izat you, Trev? You really can mimic American. Please tell me you faked an American accent the entire time you were in the USA recently, and that you never got caught.
Super cool song. What did your daughter think of it?
I particularly liked the "cocked wah" guitar right of center. The vocal performance is amazing. Sounds like a coked-up entrepreneur making a presentation to potential investors, manically waving a laser pointer.
Quote from: Ted on March 31, 2024, 06:26:39 AMWho does the spoken parts? Izat you, Trev? You really can mimic American. Please tell me you faked an American accent the entire time you were in the USA recently, and that you never got caught.
Super cool song. What did your daughter think of it?
I particularly liked the "cocked wah" guitar right of center. The vocal performance is amazing. Sounds like a coked-up entrepreneur making a presentation to potential investors, manically waving a laser pointer.
Yes that's Trevor! He has a voice for every occasion. Daughter is away on holiday so I doubt she has heard it yet. :)