And here is the second song as promised when launching "Change of Times' with Anne-Marie. This one will be less populair, because it is about People with high fat content. But it's also about those companies that stimulate this. Fat Guy, https://on.soundcloud.com/XKKLchure8WVwogZ9
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Marty and I are not representatives of the title, we are moderates. But speaking for myself; I have to be careful (a little). But we both think those companies need to take their responsabilities...
I think the song is not that populair. We noticed that when releasing it on SC and YT. Compared with Change of times, it's can be a looser. Still, Marty and I had a lot of fun while making the song. Listen to how he handled that bass: Great (if I'm to decide). I hope you can too. The lyrics are on SC and on YT in the video.
Let me know what you think of it and... have another fries, Hans
Maybe I just have a sick sense of humor, but I laughed so hard all the way through this that my fat ol' belly was jiggling! Unique song and funny video ... and great sounding bass.
Hans and Marty, this is a very clever song. You had me smiling throughout it. Great video, super vocal and lyrics, and a great mix. I have noticed that a lot of young people are over weight! Great song.
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I like the sense of humor you guys have Good work from both of you, good lyrics, good band, good bass. Marty's vocals could be a bit louder in some places, but overall it was a very enjoyable listening experience.
Wish there was an "un-see" button for the video though
Catchy rock song, very nice arrangement with usual Hans surprises. And Marty's bass has enjoyably fat sound Great work with the rolling bassline. Kind of neutral and descriptive story, but "I'm no more ashamed" is a good positive way to resolve it.
And excellent video, it had many funny moments, like the fat statue and Napoleon. And I got hungry watching those pizza slices I think I need some more fat, because I'm freezing outside so easily
Hans and Marty...really good production, band and performance by you guys...I do find it interesting that the thought would occur to blame the fast food industry for people's obesity problems...that would be like blaming the alcohol producers for drunk driving deaths and alcoholism...not sure anyone wants to do that...maybe McDonalds should just put a label on their products with a warning like the tobacco folks do or put some really small print at the bottom of their advertising warning people not to eat Big Macs and drive like the beer folks do...who knows? cheeky song and video for sure
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A humorous treatment of a serious subject. But I can understand why this wouldn't be generally popular in our societies; due to an obesity epidemic going on. Sadly, and for obvious reasons, I can't say that I've ever seen an old fat person. Marty's bass was big and fat if I do say so and I liked the vocals. Overall, well done.
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Maybe I just have a sick sense of humor, but I laughed so hard all the way through this that my fat ol' belly was jiggling! Unique song and funny video ... and great sounding bass. Brad
Hi Brad, yes, I think you have a that. Like we. But I gave it some message, along with the fun; Obese is a problem and our food and drinks help to let that problem grow. In my country we have a suggar tax on drinks with sugar in it. I don't know if other countries have it too. Ooh, Belgium too. It doesn't help much, I think. I also let that fat guy overcome his shame. That's a good thing too, I hope. It was Marty's granddaughter (12 yrs) who asked Marty if that man (me) was making jokes on fat people, because she has fat friends to. That's where I changed the lyrics in overcoming the shame. Good thinking of her! And Marty had a lot of fun, while playing the bass. And good too!
Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans and Marty, this is a very clever song. You had me smiling throughout it. Great video, super vocal and lyrics, and a great mix. I have noticed that a lot of young people are over weight! Great song.
Hi Mario, you're always on my party. Well, more to come soon! I am happy you enjoyed the video too. It is always a challenge to make them. Marty does 3 videos a week, I think. I can't. I hope we can do something about it, as I wrote to Brad, taxing those companies so to force them offering more healthy food. I know, healthy food is not fun to eat. We eat vegan meat 4 times a week. I can't say I like it all, but less meat can help on many frontiers. But here we are only for the music. Glad you like it!!!
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Hans.
I enjoyed the song, from a musical standpoint, that is. IMO, It's the same message fat people have heard for years: If only you ate less and exercised more, you wouldn't be fat. But most people who diet end up gaining back the weight and more, and an exercise routine is difficult for most people to maintain. Certainly, obesity is a real issue. But from what I've heard from fat people who get told this, this particular message is rarely helpful. Still, nicely done. And yes, even the bass.
Hi David, thanks for the compliments on the song from a musical standpoint. But IM(H)O you missed a point in my song. I don't have the message you wrote I had. Look what I wrote to Brad and Mario. My points are; being fat gives a lot of problems you can't overcome easily. Shame is one of them. But it's good if you overcome that. And we also need to think about how to solve the convenience of getting fat fast food. Taxes are one of them, but these companies must have their own responsibility. Not just the big wallet. But I know that won't be easy. But health problems that arise from this also cost a lot of money.
Hi, thanks for posting your nice comment. In my intro to this song I wrote it won't be much of a succes. Well, I noticed that is the case. People might think I was having fun at the expense of the target group. Although that is not at all the case, I knew that making this song this could happen. So no whining on my part, just keep going.
Originally Posted by DC Ron
Hans, great production, and yes, that bass REALLY pops! Also love your harmony vocals and whatever FX you're using on them. That's a neat sound. David makes the points I might make about the topic far more eloquently than I can, so I'll just leave it at that. I do appreciate your thoughts on corporate responsibility. That's another complicated topic. Always enjoy listening to your music, looking forward to your next!
Hi Ron, I don't use much fx on my vocals. Just an eq and compressor for vocals (in general) from Native Instruments, a reverb and delay from Fabfilter and that's it. So thanks for that. And you joined David C in his comment on the topic, so I would recommend you to read what I wrote to him (post above this one). This is not the case, I meant state-/ corporate responsability AND learn to overcome the shame yourself, by accepting who you are (last part of the song/video). But of course I can't describe all issues about obese in a song from 4 minutes, that also has the intention of being a bit joyful.
Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I like the sense of humor you guys have Good work from both of you, good lyrics, good band, good bass. Marty's vocals could be a bit louder in some places, but overall it was a very enjoyable listening experience.
Wish there was an "un-see" button for the video though
Hi Brain, thanks for this. But Marty wasn't singing. I did all of that. Marty played the bass and was laughing loud, but not in the mike. I am not experienced enough to build 'unsee' buttons in YT, or videos that can do it themselve. Will you help me with that? Or... go to my SC page!
Originally Posted by jannesan
Catchy rock song, very nice arrangement with usual Hans surprises. And Marty's bass has enjoyably fat sound Great work with the rolling bassline. Kind of neutral and descriptive story, but "I'm no more ashamed" is a good positive way to resolve it. And excellent video, it had many funny moments, like the fat statue and Napoleon. And I got hungry watching those pizza slices I think I need some more fat, because I'm freezing outside so easily Janne
Ha Janne, that is indeed one of the 2 points I wanted to make in the song. The rest was a brief description of the sensitivities involved in this topic. Have you seen me in one of those photo boards (appears last in the bottom center)? The one with the sunglases and the grey hair... Thanks for your nice comment!
We enjoy the humor but we think it is a huge problem with far reaching consequences, i.e, well being, rising health insurance costs, etc.
The band, vocals and Marty’s bass sound excellent. The mix is nice and snappy … sounds great on the monitors.
The video is entertaining but most of the food should be served with a side of blood thinning sauce.
Well done y’all!
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This is a great rock song with irreverent but fun lyrics. Love the fiddle solo, and heck I really noticed the Marty bass. All really well put together.
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Thanks for inviting me to this controversial song, Hans. Much much fun. Unfortunately most listeners will take offense to what seems politically incorrect. Yet what I hear correct about it is how corporations only care about profit lines while convincing their customers that they're making fast food for their benefit. There is not enough money in healthy fast foods, I guess. Still, you ended the song where the fat guy finally accepts who he is, which is the best attitude one can adopt.
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Thanks for your nice posts and thoughts about the issue. The discussion that rose is interesting. Of course not one second I have thought the song, the lyrics or video would claim a solution to the problem. Maybe thinking about it is a good thing.
Originally Posted by firesong
Hans and Marty...really good production, band and performance by you guys...I do find it interesting that the thought would occur to blame the fast food industry for people's obesity problems...that would be like blaming the alcohol producers for drunk driving deaths and alcoholism...not sure anyone wants to do that...maybe McDonalds should just put a label on their products with a warning like the tobacco folks do or put some really small print at the bottom of their advertising warning people not to eat Big Macs and drive like the beer folks do...who knows? cheeky song and video for sure
Dan, In our country we do blaim cigaret and alcohol producers for doing that. It doesn't help much, of course. Photo's of lung cancer on packages only lead to an exchange of them to complete one's collection of horror photo's. But I still think we can raise awareness of this issue. And let them deal with it so they don't get stuck in shame. But beside all that, we had fun making the song and video too. Thanks, Dan!
Originally Posted by David Snyder
This is dope. You be bustin' some phat rhymes young blood. Will you stop by Mickey D's for me and pick up a Super Size with double fries??
Hi David, it's a pitty Mickey D is not known here (in my country). And we also haven't Super Size things like coke or fries. But we have Super Size bills! Thanks you called the song 'dope'...
Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
A humorous treatment of a serious subject. But I can understand why this wouldn't be generally popular in our societies; due to an obesity epidemic going on. Sadly, and for obvious reasons, I can't say that I've ever seen an old fat person. Marty's bass was big and fat if I do say so and I liked the vocals. Overall, well done.
Hi BT, my sister, who lives in Australia for many years, called me and told me why it won't be a populair song/video. Whatever the message is, people will still see it as a song against obese or fat people. And if they are too, they will ignore the song, or something similair. She and her husband are very skinny, so they see the problem, agree with it, but think it won't do anything. And I agree with that. We also think war is bad, but we have more and more of it nowadays... Thanks for your compliments!
Hi Janice and Bud, Wao, Marty, Scott, Dave and Bob,
Great to read your nice posts on the song! I knew this song was not becoming a hit, therefore it is a bit too controversial, or as Wao wrote: "irreverent". That's why I appreciate your responses all the more.
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
We enjoy the humor but we think it is a huge problem with far reaching consequences, i.e, well being, rising health insurance costs, etc. The band, vocals and Marty’s bass sound excellent. The mix is nice and snappy … sounds great on the monitors.
The video is entertaining but most of the food should be served with a side of blood thinning sauce. Well done y’all! J&B
Hi J&B, I was working on a song this morning, and listen back to Fat Guy. Indeed the sound was better than the one I was working on. So you're right. Changed the new one immediatly, of course. And you're also right on the problem I sang about. Or better, we're both right. But does it do any good? I think the government should increase taxes on food companies, but in your country that would be too controversial. In my country they are thinking about it because the costs of health care are rising enormously. This means that the costs for our society are getting (too) high. But thanks a lot for your very nice comment!
Originally Posted by WaoBand
This is a great rock song with irreverent but fun lyrics. Love the fiddle solo, and heck I really noticed the Marty bass. All really well put together.
Hi Wao, Thanks for this very nice comment! I was wondering if the lyrics are really 'irreverent'. I think I was too modest, don't you?
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Thanks for inviting me to this controversial song, Hans. Much much fun. Unfortunately most listeners will take offense to what seems politically incorrect. Yet what I hear correct about it is how corporations only care about profit lines while convincing their customers that they're making fast food for their benefit. There is not enough money in healthy fast foods, I guess. Still, you ended the song where the fat guy finally accepts who he is, which is the best attitude one can adopt.
Hi Marty, that's a very nice comment and also very true. And at the same time it;s you playing the 'fat' bass... ;-) I enjoy playing with you. This time we won't score a hit with this song, but one day, Marty... One day!
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
You mix sounds awesome. I like that Marty's bass is noticeable because it's a rocking bass line. Excellent vocal too.
Hi Scott, Nice to read your comment. I'm sure Marty will be glad too! Thanks!!!
Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Song sound great, Hans, nice arrangement, good vocal, pro mix. Marty plays the perfect part too of course, 'cause that's what he does
Hello Dave, thanks for this nice comment. You nearly sounds lie Scott. I'm glad you did. And about Marty: you're so right. That's why we both ask him to play on our songs...
Originally Posted by rsdean
Hans, You and Marty created a very cool song. A unique and creative collaboration. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Bob
Hi Bob, thanks a lot! I don't think you'll be offended by this song, looking at your picture ;-)
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