The TOT Music Creation Thread

[Sooz]

Well, here I go again. Get down with it.
https://soundcloud.com/modwiz-1/get-down-with-it

I like that one too! But if I had to choose, I'd go for the first one*, like you say, world flavour.

I also like the idea of doing a 'fat scat', Ricki Lee Jones has some good scatting in her music, will try to find one.

You know guys and gals, we could really pull something off here! I'm not kidding. With so many talented people here we could do something really special.

Off to hunt for fat scatting by Ricki Lee.

*I mean the second one, the one with the salsa beat.

[Sooz]

Good rapping scat here at 1.58.

'Woody and Dutch on the Slow Train to Peking', by Rickie Lee Jones

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

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

[modwiz]

The last one got 3 'luvs' from people I don't know already at Soundcloud.

This is a hoot. (I need an owl smiley).

[modwiz]

Not sure what is going on withthe top of the pages here but, it looks like a billboard.

Hold up guys, the song isn't written yet.

[Sooz]

Who cares? Only members can see it.

It may entice more lurkers to join and see what's going on. From your tent thread that is, which is public.

[Sooz]

I think we need a strategic creative brief:

Most importantly, who is the main target audience, who do we want to reach?

People already awake or those who are not? There is a big distinction.

Is this song/music just a creative collaboration for fun or is its intention to inform?

If it's pitched at major alternative media, (bumper music for example), should it also appeal to mainstream media and you tube?

What is the theme? Peaceful non-compliance or should it be more assertive.

Visuals? Anyone got experience? (That 'Water' Song I put up by Blue King Brown Band did that for $200).

Just thoughts.

Or you can just tell me I'm talking through my arse, I don't care, lol.....

[modwiz]

The rest of you can hash that out. I just make music. An idea for what the song wants to communicate would help. I would aim it at nobody and just make music. It will form its own genre and place, IMO. A few more participants will need to show up and contribute. This was not my idea. Just one I liked enough to bring something to the table.

A working title or concept would help, especially with the words.

[ronin]

what comes first the music or the lyrics?
the music can give the inspiration and beat to write the lyrics.
or would you go for vice versa.
also what type of song or tempo ,style are you looking at.
blue,s
doo wap...ect?

[Moonlight]

Great job you all! I really like "Get down with it" from Modwiz ... catchy tune. I will not be a big contributor, not being here that much, but I am a good listener. LOL

I also like the fun lyrics of Calabash. This being a first, can we just have fun with it?

[modwiz]

Great job you all! I really like "Get down with it" from Modwiz ... catchy tune. I will not be a big contributor, not being here that much, but I am a good listener. LOL

I also like the fun lyrics of Calabash. This being a first, can we just have fun with it?

That is how I want to do it and it informs my approach. I had fun recording the songs and putting them out to just be heard.

[modwiz]

Had to sign on to share thoughts.

Ben would be great with Get Down With It, henceforth to be known as "Howzat".

Have a idea of crooned harmonies working with Calabash's scooby lyrics during the non-verse part. I would have to change my setup to do so. Maybe in a couple of days for that.

I have to cool my heels and let others in.

[Seikou-Kishi]

I'm really confused by the way in which Modwiz seems to have quoted in post 55 a post Highland didn't make until post 59, especially since post 55 doesn't have the "edited by _____ at _____" marker.

[Seikou-Kishi]

what comes first the music or the lyrics?
the music can give the inspiration and beat to write the lyrics.
or would you go for vice versa.
also what type of song or tempo ,style are you looking at.
blue,s
doo wap...ect?

In my opinion, I think the music must come first, because the rhythm of the music gives structure to the lyrics. I know many songs are written the other way around, with the music supplied later. At the same time, though, perhaps the musician doesn't really know when to bring the music into a climax or calm it down, and so on, unless he knows what the lyrics are and what music would best underscore their meaning. It seems pretty chicken and egg to me and I don't really know how to resolve it. I have quite a bit of musical experience, but only ever with singing.

[Highland1]

I'm really confused by the way in which Modwiz seems to have quoted in post 55 a post Highland didn't make until post 59, especially since post 55 does have the "edited by _____ at _____" marker.

Perhaps our resident wizard has time travelling capabilities?

How did you know what I typed........before I posted the thread Modz?

Timeslip?

Very interesting!

Russ

[Calabash]

Evening all . . .

All the music sounds so good Modwiz. What made it even better was that I forgot to turn Sooz' video off, so it added another layer. I guess this is how it's done . . .? Sooz' suggestion of a tighter profile sounds the right way to go as well, so that we have something to aim for. (Maybe we're not finished brainstorming yet though ?) Once we get the whole backing there needs to be a tune so we know where to do the "shawaddy-waddies". I'm going to get canned for saying this but SOMEONE needs to TAKE CHARGE of the project - either Modwiz or Highland - at some point.

This might not be the best place to post but the subject of absent Totters came up on the thread and I'm wondering what has happened to CrestedDuck, particularly as he was in a bit of a situation. Anyone heard anything . . .? and wtf is Calz - this is right up his street?

Edit: Was thinking about names for a band and thought Rad icals was cool, but then it's already taken Any thoughts - Radical Tots? Hmm, Modicals, Highcals (I eat too many of those), Badass hobbits
The Bandname Generator came up with:
Modwiz Riddance
Ethereal Alone
Modwiz Of The Motivation
Dramatic Modwiz
Unique Modwiz
Rustic Lifeless
Modwiz Of The Turmoil
Modwiz Isle
Cycle Modwiz
Highland Of The Bologna
Highland Clorox
Lukewarm Highland
Highland Coat
Highland Dream
Highland Vigor
Addicted Highland
Deprived Highland Of The Reborn Regeneration
Highland Spider
Highland Christ Of The Glorious Burn