The TOT Music Creation Thread

**Sooz** · 22nd February 2014, 13:24

Hey, if there is anyone we need here, it's Church!

Sound music King. But only if he has time.

Thinking also of my mirror, 777, who is such a great rapper....

Anyone else here who is good at putting a good vid together? (Not me, I have no idea, I'm the project manager, remember?)

I'll come into my own when it comes to taking it to market. (oh, God, now I've sown my own seeds of self destruction).

Just kidding, looking forward to it.

Edit: I need a shovel. Anyone got one? Spiral had one awhile ago....

**Highland1** · 22nd February 2014, 13:31

Me thinks Mr Parslow will be constructing a nice bass backing to this!
Nice one Modz.

Russ

**ronin** · 22nd February 2014, 13:32

holy sh it i was thinking washboards this morning just as a jest.

**Sooz** · 22nd February 2014, 13:38

Originally posted by ronin

holy sh it i was thinking washboards this morning just as a jest.

I really liked your lyrics Ronin.

**john parslow** · 22nd February 2014, 13:48

If I have guessed the sound Sooz is talking about it could be a Quijada:

The Quijada [Charrasga, or Jawbone in English] is a traditional Latin percussion instrument that is cleaned of tissue and dried so the teeth can loosen and act as a rattle. They are traditionally made from the jawbone of either a mule, horse, or donkey. To play, a musician holds one half in one hand and strikes the other with either a stick or their hand; this causes the teeth to rattle against the bone creating a loud, untuned sound, original to this instrument. It is used in music throughout most of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Cuba.

There are modern equivalents (not made from animals Sooz). JP

**Sooz** · 22nd February 2014, 13:54

Originally posted by john parslow

If I have guessed the sound Sooz is talking about it could be a Quijada:

The Quijada [Charrasga, or Jawbone in English] is a traditional Latin percussion instrument that is cleaned of tissue and dried so the teeth can loosen and act as a rattle. They are traditionally made from the jawbone of either a mule, horse, or donkey. To play, a musician holds one half in one hand and strikes the other with either a stick or their hand; this causes the teeth to rattle against the bone creating a loud, untuned sound, original to this instrument. It is used in music throughout most of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Cuba.

There are modern equivalents (not made from animals Sooz). JP

Hello Mr Parsnip,

Sounds kind of right to me. I imagined it being something you hold in your hand and wizz around in a circle, if that makes any sense.

**ronin** · 22nd February 2014, 14:05

just one more please...

I was sitting on the corner
Just a wasting my time
When a girl came up to me and asked me for a dime.
I said “girl i ain,t got a dime”
But i do have the time to make some sweet music

Sweet music,sweet sweet music.

She gave me a smile
A light in her eye
My luck was in that i knew
She gave me that look
And her hand i took.

Sweet music,sweet sweet music.

Our passion burned it was hot with love,
The heat off me would not recede,
All night long we breathed together.
Wishing this night would last forever.

Sweet music,sweet sweet music.

She loved me as no woman has.
Bringing tears of love and joy.
Knowing me in every way.
Making me the man i am today.
Sweet music,sweet sweet music.

I was sitting on the corner just a wasting my time.
Looking at the body.
That i could not believe was mine.

Sweet music,sweet sweet music.

I did,nt have a dime
But she came for me,
To take me home,
With a smile on her face and a light in her eye.

Together we fly.

To make sweet music,sweet sweet music.

**john parslow** · 22nd February 2014, 14:12

Originally posted by Sooz

Hello Mr Parsnip,

Sounds kind of right to me. I imagined it being something you hold in your hand and wizz around in a circle, if that makes any sense.

Hi Sooz

Years ago when I was in a 40's type dance band, the wind section used to play it on some numbers and I believe it was made from a Bamboo tube about 3" round and a foot long with one side cut-away like a trowel and serrated teeth cut into the edge, this was then scraped rhythmically with a small stick like a chopstick - hope this helps ... xx

**1inMany** · 22nd February 2014, 14:31

Who can pull a melody from those beautiful chord progressions?

**john parslow** · 22nd February 2014, 15:44

Originally posted by 1inmany

Who can pull a melody from those beautiful chord progressions?

Hello 1inmany, which beautiful chord progressions? Did I miss something? I usually do by the way! So many things to do, so little time ...

**Highland1** · 22nd February 2014, 16:16

Hi John, if you scroll back to post #30 on this thread, Modwiz has already scored a guitar rythym which you can listen to if you click on the soundcloud link .
Im sure you will feel a bass hook comin on after doing so my good man!

Russ

**BabaRa** · 22nd February 2014, 16:35

Ronin and Calabash are the lyrics manifesters extraordinaire

And Modwiz has the fingers to enchant us with the guitar . . . . .

Sooz is definitely the cheerleader, and Russ the organizer . . . . . . do I see a record deal in the future?

**ronin** · 22nd February 2014, 16:49

holy **** i,m gonna be rich.
sorry
i meant.
holy s hit we are gonna be rich.

**Seikou-Kishi** · 22nd February 2014, 18:56

Here's a good song with great lyrics. Perhaps it might serve as a little inspiration?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AydL1zofkIU

I don't want you to hate for all the hurt that you feel; the world is just illusion trying to change you

**Highland1** · 22nd February 2014, 20:44

What really inspires many of us here Seikou is your voice.
Your no nonsense razor sharp intellectual wit is second to none.
Your recent thread relating to childhood round the "tree"" was for me more inspiring than anything I have read for a long time because you have the ability to capture moments and make us all feel like we are all there right with you bro.
If you could recreate that story in a lyrical context, I for one am right on it and would love to compliment that story with a musical backdrop that brings that story back to life so others can enjoy it too as we all have.
The eccentric songs you have brought to our attention so far aint got a patch on what you can bring to the table, lyrically speaking anyway.
In my experience as a semi pro musician and song writer the best songs have a great story that people can relate to.
Using musical dynamics and tempo can greatly enhance that story.
For example many great songs start in a ballad format and as the climax of the lyrics hit home the power chords kick in propped up with dynamic percussive interludes bringing euphoric passion to those who listen and feel what is within that song.
I'm sure I'm not alone here by suggesting that Tots very own wordsmith should perhaps try writing some lyrics whether it needs a musical accompliment or not.
Why not give it a try?

Russ