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Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Amsterdam
Due: Sunday, 06/28/09 9:59am pdt
mp3 with artist name sent to fightmaster@songfight.org
subject: Amsterdam
message: Your Band Name
attachment: yourbandname_amsterdam.mp3
Due: Sunday, 06/28/09 9:59am pdt
mp3 with artist name sent to fightmaster@songfight.org
subject: Amsterdam
message: Your Band Name
attachment: yourbandname_amsterdam.mp3
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
I've got a great idea for a song about drunken sailors!
...errr, there aren't any fans of 1960s' Belgian pop-music here are there?
...errr, there aren't any fans of 1960s' Belgian pop-music here are there?
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Yes but I won't tell if you don't.
OK this is the first time I have previously written a song with the SF title of the week. For FAWM 3 years ago, as Hoosenbergler. Me$$iah even did a cool cover version of it.
Any chance everyone can look the other way while I re-record the ukulele version I have been playing live?
It's either that or nick the chords from Jacques Brel.
No? I didn't think so. *sigh* it's like God himself doesn't want me to songfight, or something
OK this is the first time I have previously written a song with the SF title of the week. For FAWM 3 years ago, as Hoosenbergler. Me$$iah even did a cool cover version of it.
Any chance everyone can look the other way while I re-record the ukulele version I have been playing live?
It's either that or nick the chords from Jacques Brel.
No? I didn't think so. *sigh* it's like God himself doesn't want me to songfight, or something

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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
In the port of Amsterdam
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea
-Ujn Hunter
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Dans le port d'Amsterdamujnhunter wrote:In the port of Amsterdam
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea
Y'a des marins qui chantent
Des rêves qui les hantent
Au large d'Amsterdam
...I feel a cover version coming on.....I've always loved that song
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Amsterdam was a regular open mike song of mine when I was in college. I loved the entire "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ..." soundtrack!Caravan Ray wrote:Dans le port d'Amsterdamujnhunter wrote:In the port of Amsterdam
There's a sailor who sings
Of the dreams that he brings
From the wide open sea
Y'a des marins qui chantent
Des rêves qui les hantent
Au large d'Amsterdam
...I feel a cover version coming on.....I've always loved that song
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Me too when I lived in Mt Isa. But I don't really know why I thought a Belgian sea-shanty was appropriate for an outback Queensland mining townbambamoozle wrote:
Amsterdam was a regular open mike song of mine when I was in college. I loved the entire "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ..." soundtrack!
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Well, I was inspired and have already written my lyrics to "Amsterdam" ... my song references my singing Jacques Brel when I was young, not the city itself. Looks like I may meet my goal of participating in a songfight this month.Caravan Ray wrote:Me too when I lived in Mt Isa. But I don't really know why I thought a Belgian sea-shanty was appropriate for an outback Queensland mining townbambamoozle wrote:
Amsterdam was a regular open mike song of mine when I was in college. I loved the entire "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well ..." soundtrack!
Then again, I've only done four fights, and there have been three where I wrote songs but didn't get them recorded. If you don't count Nur Ein, that's a pretty crappy success rate! Considering that, my submitting four Nur Ein songs on time is outstanding!
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Banged out an instrumental for this yesterday. Sorta technoir. And there's still 6 days to the deadline! For once I've got the luxury of time to sit on the mix for longer than an hour...
So yeah, I'll be in this one.
GAME ON.
So yeah, I'll be in this one.
GAME ON.
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I too plan on being in. Worked up a 1st draft so to speak and showed it to Mr. Steve Durand. Now I got a few days to try to improve upon it. ^_^
And thank you Steve for your crit.
And thank you Steve for your crit.
From spoken word to actual singing, I can screw up any style with style. 

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I look forward to hearing what a Rone Rivendale 2nd take sounds like.
I've been sitting on an idea for a few days. Today I'm committing. I'll be in.
Incidentally, this Sunday - the deadline - happens to be my and the wife's first wedding anniversary!
I've been sitting on an idea for a few days. Today I'm committing. I'll be in.
Incidentally, this Sunday - the deadline - happens to be my and the wife's first wedding anniversary!
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
I'll be most likely in, but I will be leaving Thursday morning for the rest of the weekend, so I only have 2 1/2 days to write this song, and I want it to be good and big, so it might come out much more crappier than i'm picturing right now.
"Out of all I've learned in Life,
You always keep your friends close to your heart,
cause they'll help you if you're falling down..."
- The Ataris - Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, B, A, Start
You always keep your friends close to your heart,
cause they'll help you if you're falling down..."
- The Ataris - Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Just so you know... the update might take a little longer than usual. I will be in Hong Kong, and am not sure what my internet connection is going to be like. Actually, I may be in Beijing at the deadline. Will have to check the time difference...
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Aww, and after breaking the update speed record for "World's Greatest Dad," too...
It's alright, Spud. We love you and appreciate everything you do for this place.
It's alright, Spud. We love you and appreciate everything you do for this place.
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Song written and recorded! If I can find some privacy to do vox, I'll be in.
* this is not a disclaimer
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I love Amsterdam. Bikes, bridges, strong coffee, live sex shows, red light district, and not an obese person in the fold. I left a little piece of me there and hope to return. I may be in this one.
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
I am excited for this one! I hope I get done with my song. My internet died when I did my World's Greatest Dad entry, and I never did the vocals.
Gimmie one good reason not to do it.
(because I love you)
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(because I love you)
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
Whilst people are looking the other way, and as j$ mentioned it, would there be any objection to me sending in my cover of this Hoosenclassic.
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In progress - hoping I can appropriately finish what I started.
"I don't like this song, but at least it's good." - veGetar Ianra Ge
http://www.rossdurandmusic.com
http://www.rossdurandmusic.com
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Re: Dude. Check it out. It's a pre-fight thread.
From the FAQ:Me$$iah wrote:Whilst people are looking the other way, and as j$ mentioned it, would there be any objection to me sending in my cover of this Hoosenclassic.
So... I'm thinking no. Go ahead and post it to the board if you like, though. I'd like to hear it.The FAQ wrote: No covers are allowed, unless you are so creative with it that we can't tell it's a cover.
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