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Ratbag Rap #251271 05/26/14 02:12 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac OP Expert
OP RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Spent ages working on a new improved version of this, it's from my FAWM, but didn't like it as much as the quick demo which is here. Oh well. Photo is cousin Wally. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge/fawm-no8-ratbag-rap Uses BLUGRSF style which is Bass RT 427 Banjo RT 426 Guitar RT 431 Fiddle RT 428 Added RD Blues Rock You stop at the lights, hear boomf, boomf, booomf, coming from somewhere,look around. Kid in his car, hat on backwards, gives you a sharktooth smile, maybe the finger, rumbles off down the road. That's where the song starts. RatBag Rap Heading for my local country gig. Shaken by some rapper's ratty rig Boomin sound is all around Seems to come up thru the ground It's enough to make a grown man cry shake a fist at an empty sky My rattling brain moves slowly on again I'm set up soon ready to perform Band starts up again plays Wheels Singers sing same old deal My mind keeps wandering it's insane Ratbag Rap's lodged in my brain Ratbag Rap and it's got me beat Keep hearin it in my sleep Why oh why's it picked on me RatBag Rap please let me be Up to the mike to sing my nervous song Sweet melody that all goes wrong Sweat breks out then I'm shakin Anyone can see I aint faking Voice goes flat pull down my hat I start rappin do the Ratbag Rap Hit my stride try to do my thing Just keep talkin cause I sure cant sing. Then the people clap politely Shakin their heads mumblin quietly. I just keep playin simple country bass every now and then theres a smile on my face. Ratbag Rap and it's got me beat Keep hearin it in my sleep Why oh why's it picked on me RatBag Rap please let me be The president he comes my way Says thanks so much for comin in today We appreciate your playing sure is nice Heard your song once don't need it twice. Please hit the road and don't come back We've had enough of that Ratbag Rap. Ratbag Rap and it's got me beat Keep hearin it in my sleep Why oh why's it picked on me RatBag Rap please let me be The people cant swaller it the band cant foller it That RatBag RatBag RatBag Rap Any and all comments welcome. Last edited by RichMac; 05/26/14 03:05 PM. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251277 05/26/14 02:47 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA	I love this! As I guy who can't stand rap (sorry to any rap fans), I really appreciate the sentiment. A fun and clever listen! Take care. Greg

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251316 05/27/14 04:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,057 Sierra Vista, Arizona Scott H. Olson Expert
Scott H. Olson Expert Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,057 Sierra Vista, Arizona	Okay, that is a cool and complete surprise based on the other songs you posted. Funny story...enjoyed the tune. My stuff: https://soundcloud.com/scott-h-olson https://www.youtube.com/@ScottHOlson Sonar Platinum, Studio One Pro 4, Windows 10, Hybrid Home Studio

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251331 05/27/14 05:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,752 South Carolina C Charlie Fogle Veteran
Charlie Fogle Veteran C Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,752 South Carolina	I really enjoyed your tune. Nice work. Charlie BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251337 05/27/14 05:51 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,497 Kyrkslätt, Finland dani48 Veteran
dani48 Veteran Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,497 Kyrkslätt, Finland	Richard !!! You are absolutely fantastic ! You got me laughing and cryin´like a babe I do not know when I have been flooding like this before ...and my stomach it hurts so much but all this in a most lovable way !:)) I think I am also under the influence of the Ratbag Rap....??? Cheers Dani

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251356 05/27/14 07:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,733 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,733 Florida	Richard, Very Clever!!! Bluegrass rap. "The people cant swaller it the band cant foller it That RatBag RatBag RatBag Rap" Funny stuff. Well done. floyd 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251369 05/27/14 08:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,876 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,876 GA USA	So a kid's listening to his dad's music and says "dad, I don't understand that music....his voice keeps moving all around." And dad replies, "son, it's called a melody." That summarizes my rap feelings Well, this is certainly different! But it's clever and funny with some, for sure, memorable lines. I'm gonna pass this one around. Cool production. Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251418 05/27/14 05:56 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,831 gruverider Expert
gruverider Expert Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,831	That was just plain fun! I'm glad I stopped in for a listen. much enjoyed!

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251442 05/27/14 08:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac OP Expert
OP RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Hello Greg. Glad you enjoyed this bit of fun. ( grain of truth in there also ). Cheers. Thanks Olemon. Glad I suprised you. We certainly get some variety on this station. Cheers Thanks Charlie. Hope it made you smile. Cheers. Thanks Dani. Your comments are a tonic. Keep smiling. Cheers. Hi Floyd. Unfortunately it's only slightly exaggerated. Such is life. Do enjoy bluegrass rap and theres quite a bit about. Can't understand the words though. Cheers. Janice and Bud. Thanks for the great comments. Add melody to rap and I guess you have a song. Would like to find a spot somewhere between singing and rapping to feel comfortable in. Cheers. Thanks Gruverider. Fun and joy is definitely the aim of the game. Cheers. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251481 05/28/14 04:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Richard, Now that's funny! I wasn't expecting bluegrass rap. I guess rap is seeping in everywhere. I used to absolutely hate it, but I have to admit I am beginning to like some of it. Thanks for giving me a smile. Tom

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #251866 05/29/14 01:54 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac OP Expert
OP RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Thanks for the listen and the comments Tom. I have liked it since first hearing the theme for Justified by Gangstagrass on TV a few years ago. Cheers. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252007 05/30/14 10:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,683 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,683 Middlesex, NC	Country folk invented rap.... but it was "calling the square dance" back then. Interesting tune You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252028 05/30/14 01:27 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac OP Expert
OP RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Never thought about that Herb. Very true very true. Thanks for the observation. Cheers. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252091 05/30/14 05:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,085 Nashville, TN Sundance Veteran
Sundance Veteran Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,085 Nashville, TN	LOL! I love it Rich. Great job. It really does feel like it's coming from the ground when they come down my street and rattle my windows.... Josie Youtube Channel Soundcloud

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252116 05/30/14 08:30 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,281 Florida, USA cubanpete Veteran
cubanpete Veteran Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,281 Florida, USA	Well, that was funny! Mike B. Music should be part of your life http://www.soundclick.com/blackcatjazzcafeband

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252145 05/31/14 05:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,888 Karlsruhe, Germany boehm Veteran
boehm Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,888 Karlsruhe, Germany	Hi Richard, very funny and well done. I like the photo of cousin Wally. Guenter http://www.21d.de/ Latest Song: What You Desire

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252235 06/01/14 12:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac OP Expert
OP RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Thanks for listening Josie. I enjoy your lighthearted comments! Cheers. Hi Mike. A bit of fun. That's the thing about FAWM. No time to overthink anything. Just churn something out. Cheers. Hi Guenter. Wally is a real character and has always been one of my favourite people. We had lots of fun boozing when we were younger. Caught him nicely with that photo. Cheers. Last edited by RichMac; 06/01/14 12:46 AM. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252333 06/02/14 03:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 169 Digital Angel Apprentice
Digital Angel Apprentice Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 169	Nice production, I take it you are not a fan of the TR-808 Boom Boom! DA... Hp Z Workstation - Akai MPK 49 - Intimate Headphone Listening http://soundcloud.com/digital-angel

Re: Ratbag Rap RichMac #252416 06/02/14 02:16 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac OP Expert
OP RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Thanks DA. It's just being a captive audience to it that i don't like. Cheers. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

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