I've decided to enter this month's RPM Challenge, not with any intention of actually completing it. 9 days to do one song, that's not going to happen. Not sure if I'll finish 3 songs or 2 songs or even just this one. Doesn't matter. My goal is to write and produce the best songs that I'm capable of producing, given my limited skills. I like the way track 1 turned out. Could it be better? Well, not by me alone. Maybe with some help. I've come to recognize my limitations and understand that my songs are only going to be so good.
Anyway, here is my first submission for the challenge.
Xenophobic Zeppelin
Long ago when I was young
I was my mom's innocent son
But then I heard those evil chords
And I felt like I'd never felt before
Now I'm a xenophobic zeppelin
Play those power chords again and again
Hear me as I scream
Join me in this dream
Now I'm a xenophobic zeppelin
Innocent that's what I was
My mama said just because
But then I heard those evil chords
And I felt like I'd never felt before
Repeat Chorus
Look into the future with you
There ain't a thing I would undo
Can't remember what it was like
Back in the day when I was just a tyke
Cause when I heard those evil chords
I felt just like I'd never felt before
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... c-zeppelin
Wagtunes RPM Challenge April
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
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- addled muppet weed
- 105790 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
hmmm.
the track, i like, wags does psycherock.
on phone so cant comment on mix here.
but...
are you xenophobic?
youve never struck me as such.
did you mean xenomorph? like from alien?
the track, i like, wags does psycherock.
on phone so cant comment on mix here.
but...
are you xenophobic?
youve never struck me as such.
did you mean xenomorph? like from alien?
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- addled muppet weed
- 105790 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
It's just a song. Nothing more than that should be read into it.
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- addled muppet weed
- 105790 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
i know, hence the alien reference.maybe if youd mentioned in this thread about the randomiser, i wouldnt look so stupid
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- addled muppet weed
- 105790 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Don't even give it a second thought. I'm sure there will be quite a few strange titles in this CD.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Well, 16 days into this challenge and 2 tracks done. Not doing too well. LOL.
Randomly generated title again from the letters JLEMPR. Good thing I have a lot of practice doing this.
Attention to detail can't fix my wretched singing which is getting worse and worse the older I get. Not even pitch correction could save this one as bad as my allergies are right now. Might go back to Vocaloid soon.
Just Like Every Monday (Press Release)
It's the same old story
It's getting pretty old
It may be hot outside
But in here it's damn cold
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Just like every Monday
You're barking up that tree
Can't escape your nagging
The way you pester me
Why don't you take out a press release
A press release
A press release or three
Just like every Monday
For the whole damn world to read
It's been fourteen days now
Two weeks of your abuse
I try to make you stop
But girl it's just no use
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Repeat Chorus
The New York Times
The New York Post
The daily grind
Give up your ghost
Instrumental Break
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... ss-release
Randomly generated title again from the letters JLEMPR. Good thing I have a lot of practice doing this.
Attention to detail can't fix my wretched singing which is getting worse and worse the older I get. Not even pitch correction could save this one as bad as my allergies are right now. Might go back to Vocaloid soon.
Just Like Every Monday (Press Release)
It's the same old story
It's getting pretty old
It may be hot outside
But in here it's damn cold
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Just like every Monday
You're barking up that tree
Can't escape your nagging
The way you pester me
Why don't you take out a press release
A press release
A press release or three
Just like every Monday
For the whole damn world to read
It's been fourteen days now
Two weeks of your abuse
I try to make you stop
But girl it's just no use
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Repeat Chorus
The New York Times
The New York Post
The daily grind
Give up your ghost
Instrumental Break
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... ss-release
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- KVRist
- 104 posts since 26 Nov, 2009
Good track well written lyrics super music composition.About your vocals why dont you search for a vocalist here in the forum,i bet there are people here who can help you out.Personaly i dont mind about your vocals but a good singer can make a song stand out.wagtunes wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:43 pm Well, 16 days into this challenge and 2 tracks done. Not doing too well. LOL.
Randomly generated title again from the letters JLEMPR. Good thing I have a lot of practice doing this.
Attention to detail can't fix my wretched singing which is getting worse and worse the older I get. Not even pitch correction could save this one as bad as my allergies are right now. Might go back to Vocaloid soon.
Just Like Every Monday (Press Release)
It's the same old story
It's getting pretty old
It may be hot outside
But in here it's damn cold
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Just like every Monday
You're barking up that tree
Can't escape your nagging
The way you pester me
Why don't you take out a press release
A press release
A press release or three
Just like every Monday
For the whole damn world to read
It's been fourteen days now
Two weeks of your abuse
I try to make you stop
But girl it's just no use
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Repeat Chorus
The New York Times
The New York Post
The daily grind
Give up your ghost
Instrumental Break
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... ss-release
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excuse me please excuse me please https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=427648 - KVRAF
- 1631 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
Reminds me of this song:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H3RLPiOzP8c
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H3RLPiOzP8c
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
I've been down this road. Nobody wants to sing my songs. And the group I currently write for won't post in public. Long story. So singing my own songs is my only option, other than Vocaloid.noylis wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:05 pmGood track well written lyrics super music composition.About your vocals why dont you search for a vocalist here in the forum,i bet there are people here who can help you out.Personaly i dont mind about your vocals but a good singer can make a song stand out.wagtunes wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:43 pm Well, 16 days into this challenge and 2 tracks done. Not doing too well. LOL.
Randomly generated title again from the letters JLEMPR. Good thing I have a lot of practice doing this.
Attention to detail can't fix my wretched singing which is getting worse and worse the older I get. Not even pitch correction could save this one as bad as my allergies are right now. Might go back to Vocaloid soon.
Just Like Every Monday (Press Release)
It's the same old story
It's getting pretty old
It may be hot outside
But in here it's damn cold
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Just like every Monday
You're barking up that tree
Can't escape your nagging
The way you pester me
Why don't you take out a press release
A press release
A press release or three
Just like every Monday
For the whole damn world to read
It's been fourteen days now
Two weeks of your abuse
I try to make you stop
But girl it's just no use
You need to get a new line
To use on me each day
Cause I've run out of patience
To listen to you say
Repeat Chorus
The New York Times
The New York Post
The daily grind
Give up your ghost
Instrumental Break
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... ss-release
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Cool tune. Never heard of it.excuse me please wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:16 pm Reminds me of this song:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H3RLPiOzP8c
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excuse me please excuse me please https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=427648
- KVRAF
- 1631 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
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excuse me please excuse me please https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=427648
- KVRAF
- 1631 posts since 10 Oct, 2018
Really, your voice is not too bad, but I would recommend you should focus on breathing techniques. This is from the guy of the clock song, maybe something to sing along for you:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zs2jzx7svtE
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zs2jzx7svtE
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21195 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Well, I worked really hard on this one and am very happy with it, something I don't say often.
So 20 days into this month and only 3 songs finished. Of course I think it shows in the results.
Lessons
What have you got to say for yourself
You screwed up again
You walked out on what we had
You do this now and then
How many times do
You think I'll take you
Back into my arms girl
Have you learned your lessons
ABCD All the way home
Have you learned your lessons
It's not like this is so unknown
Can you get your degree
Masters or PhD
Have you learned your lessons
For loving me
Repeating mistakes is just your style
You're the head of the class
You turned it into an art
You're a pain in the ass
How many times do
You think I'll take you
Back into my arms girl
Repeat Chorus
This is your last chance
To do this last dance
No way can this go on
Instrumental Break
How many times do
You think I'll take you
Back into my arms girls
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim/lessons
So 20 days into this month and only 3 songs finished. Of course I think it shows in the results.
Lessons
What have you got to say for yourself
You screwed up again
You walked out on what we had
You do this now and then
How many times do
You think I'll take you
Back into my arms girl
Have you learned your lessons
ABCD All the way home
Have you learned your lessons
It's not like this is so unknown
Can you get your degree
Masters or PhD
Have you learned your lessons
For loving me
Repeating mistakes is just your style
You're the head of the class
You turned it into an art
You're a pain in the ass
How many times do
You think I'll take you
Back into my arms girl
Repeat Chorus
This is your last chance
To do this last dance
No way can this go on
Instrumental Break
How many times do
You think I'll take you
Back into my arms girls
Repeat Chorus
Outro
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim/lessons
