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In the context of 50/90, most songs are pretty fun and even good. However, outside of 50/90 (in the "real" world), they can seem pretty crappy (ha, ha). This might be one of those.

OK, I finally did a 50/90 song with some BIAB in there. I can't take it too seriously because it was basically a dream I had and I stayed pretty much with whatever the dream gave me. I struggled with the timing going back into the final chorus from the bridge, but that is the way it goes sometimes!

I Had a Dream Last Night
(c) Emmrich 2013
Note: if 50/90 is acting up, here's a souncloud link: https://soundcloud.com/kevin-emmrich/i-had-a-dream-last-night

(verse)
had a dream last night
about writing a song
took it to my mentor
said I had it all wrong
sent me to a tune master
who lived up a hill
in a mansion by a lake
to help me with my skills

(chorus)
Oh song master teach me your magic
I want to write a classic
and I want to do it now
Time is fleeting
and while I'm still breathing
I want to learn how

(verse)
Now this master looked
like a cross between
the kung fu panda guru
and a house scammer on TV
What could this master do?
'cause the next part was cliché
he left on a boat
with a couple of hot young babes

(CHORUS AGAIN)

(instrumental: verse and chorus)

(BRIDGE)
Suddenly I could see the final words
but I couldn't make them out
there goes my one big hit
so I'll just have to shout

(CHORUS AGAIN)

Kevin: acoustic guitars, vocals, harmonica, tambourine and handclaps
BIAB: 592:Bass, Acoustic Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
BIAB: CountryTrain: a: Brushes Soft b: Brushes Hard


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Hey Kevin,I enjoyed that song on several levels!

The lyrics are funny and even thought provoking when I stop to consider the reality of what you're saying in jest.

It was a very nice blend of BIAB and your own playing. I always like that the best. You did a good job on the guitar(s) and harmonica!

And I also liked the change-ups you threw into the mix. That always keeps things interesting.

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Very cool. "Suddenly I could see the final words but I couldn't make them out" is an interesting Zen twist especially with the reference to a "Tune Master." Nothing like a Zen koan -- intentional or not. Thanks for sharing!


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Hi Kevin,

like Pat said, it was a very nice blend of BIAB and your own playing. You did a good job on the guitars and harmonica!
Enjoyed the funny lyrics.

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Kevin,

What Pat said. And Bud. And Guenter.
+1,+1,+1

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ROFL! Talk about stream of consciousness writing. What a hoot!

You really should send that to Pat P., I think he'd get a big kick out of it. Or any of the other guru songmasters teaching courses....

I don't think any of the great parody writers that come to mind could've said and done it any better. The rawness adds to the charm.

Love it.

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What everyone else said! smile


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