"In A Beach Boy's Song" a Hook original

Started by Hook, May 17, 2012, 07:10:02 PM

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In a Beach Boy's Song
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Here's another for DIYFEST. Completely inspired by Gritters comment on Hooper's "Don't Worry Baby" https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=7351.0  where he said "I so wan't to Live in a Beach Boy's Song" and that really struck a chord in my head. I've been working on this since Tuesday, I miss heving the time to finish a tune in one session. All the tracks were recorded on the 004 through the ps-02, vocals also through the ps-02 mic w/vocal preset, except bass track which was done on the br900. It was mixed and mastered on the br.
9 total tracks and I should say that I did not set out to, try to or actually accomplish anything remotely like a Beach Boys song, it's all Hook!
1 chorus uke
1 bass
1 minty coin drums
1 ukussion
2 lead vocals
3 harmony vocals (in the bridge)

"In A Beach Boy's Song"
written & performed by Hook

Rogue baritone Uke, Peavey Bass, Eclipse mints (metal container)
I live by the water
Near  the Gulf of Mexico
We go our share of farmer's daughters
On the West Coast of the East Coast

             I wanna live in a Beach Boy's Song
             Hang out with you by the water all day long
             Let responsibility float away into the sea
             Just to live inside their perfect harmony

I feel the breeze as it blows
I feel the sand underneath my toes
We don't need no waves, our waters nice & calm
In the West Coast of the East Coast

               I wanna live in a Beach Boy's Song
               Drive in my little deuce coupe all day long
               Let responsibility drift away like a balloon  
               Pickin up good vibrations from their tune

This task that I embark on
A form of art perfected by crafters years ago
(*) "unbending, never ending tablets of time"
Documenting my thoughts from the East Coast of the West Coast

                 I wanna live in a Beach Boy's song
                 Flippin' bottles with Tom Cruise all day long
                 Let responsibility be something you never know
                 I'm sure somehow will get used to Kokomo

                 I wanna live in a Beach Boy's Song
                 Drinking Mai Tai's with Mike Love all day long
                 Let responsibility fly away in the wind
                We'll use a looper so the song will never end

I live by the water
Just waiting for you to press play

* is a quote from The Beach Boy's song "Feel Flows"

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I ain't tellin' you no lie
The hook brings you back
On that you can rely

Mojo1961

Very cool. Love the use of the mint container, sounds like using brushes on a snare, very subdued yet present at the same time. Man your productions are good as are your performances.

Martin




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Redler

This is just a genius song, Hook!! I loved the lyrics - very laid back both on lyrically and musically!! I feel like I've jumped into a Beach Boys song :) . Fine!!!

Kari
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Geir

Yes I love it !!

Great lyrics, great music !!
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Oh well ........

launched

Love the chord progression, bro! What a great recording, and I agree the lyrics are fantastic!

Sounds awesome, you rock!!
"Now where did I put my stream of thought. But hey, fc*K it!!!!!!! -Mokbul"
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thetworegs

love it Hook....now i want to live by the water too....
   
If Life is a dream then use your imagination

Bluesberry

Sounds like paradise, like lying on the beach, warm breeze, cold drink, beautiful people...........on the west coast of the east coast................fantastic, wonderful and excellent.  You lifted my spirits tonight with this one, thanks man.

Alternate Tunings: CAUTION: your fingers have to be in different places
 
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Gritter

Love the whole vibe of it. Cool chords, great lyrics and that Stan Ridgeway vocal is the icing on the cake!

Rata-tat-tat

This has been gettin some plays on my phone buddy. This is so freakin kewl... and whatta concept. I've always been a fan of the beach boys and that whole surf rock vibe. The Uke is a perfect match for this Genre... Way to go buddy. This is a beauty.
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Rata-tat-tat

OTD bump... this deserves way more comments brother. This song puts me in that special place!!! LOVE IT.
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