"2 Monkeys & A Panda" a Hook original

[Hook]

I wrote these lyrics the other day while/after watching an episode of Modern Family of the same name. The episode had a lot of real human depth covered by comedy & I guess I tapped into the depth & not the comedy. Super funny show though!!! All recorded today, mostly around the house & a bit in the car on the MBR.
 1 uke/vocal track (stereo)
1 drums (YDD60) stereo
2 uke solo tracks
1 bass (TJ)
1 violin (TJ)

2 Monkeys & A Panda

written & performed by Hook

Insecurities & fears
Selfish preconceptions
Mourning the loss of individuality
2 monkeys & a panda

Anger & frustration
Communication breakdown
Expectation of disappointment
2 monkeys & a panda

Mico, Coco & Lilly
Two monkeys & a panda

Unknown frontiers
Unconventional arrangement
Undiscovered sensitivities
2 monkeys & a panda

Seeking solutions
Searching out significance
Soliciting advice from unlikely sources
2 monkeys & a panda

[SwanSong]

hi Hook well produced and great song..very ballad kind of sound
quite different from previous songs by u . but loved it all the way .
u r very gifted..songwriter hats off to u sir. god bless NEIL

[64Guitars]

Great job, Hook. You're really getting good on those Yamaha drums. They sound great on this one, as do the vocals and the rest of the instruments.

I'm not familiar with the show but I looked it up and noticed that it stars Ed O'Neill (Al Bundy), so I assume it's pretty funny.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Monkeys_and_a_Panda

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1841231/

I might watch it later.

[Redler]

Agree with 64; top class job on drums! Really nice melody and vocals! TJ violin additions are fantastic!

[Nelson]

Nicely done Hook.
Dig that groove. I have to try the TJ bass.
The TJ violin has a sweet sound and really adds to the emotion / depth of it.

Great job playing dem drums!

[IanR]

Nice work Hook.  You've got that studio really happening.  This sounds really great and it's also a great song.  I love the mix of your voice and the quirky instruments you have arranged. All very well balanced.

BTW Do you like Husker Du?  I can hear you doing a cover of one of theirs.  A uke version I think?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1sYN0PuRs4

regards,

Ian

[Satchwood]

Love all the instrument sounds!!  This song made me smile this morning!

[Farrell Jackson]

Excellent writing and interpretation Hook! Modern Family is hoot to watch.....the fine comedy details are quick and will pass you by if you're not paying close attention....you have captured a like production in this song...well done!

Farrell 

[Groundy]

Great sounds Hook, love the drums....well done....Alex

[Jarle]

Great song. I love the drums and the violin is really beautiful.