Mario's Opus is my life, thus far that is, set to music.

This song contains RealStuff, midi parts and myself. I’m sure you will be able to tell which is which, right?

I do not consider myself a singer in any way, shape or form, I’m an instrumentalist, so please take this into consideration. Anyway I hope you enjoy it for what it is.

The lyrics:

Mario's Opus

verse - When I was a young lad
I was going to be a star
Travel all around the world
Playing my guitar

So I practiced everyday
Both rhythm and lead
I could play anything
that a band would need

verse - Then I joined a local group
The best band around
we played a ton of gigs
in all surrounding towns

just before we hit the road
there was a big strife
because our stupid ass drummer
took off with the bass players wife

chorus- Now that I'm older
and dumb like a fox
now my band is
in a box

verse - I became a weekend warrior
playing in a wedding band
got married and had a kid
everything was grand

While playing a wedding job
a man said I can make you a star
he was an agent for a touring band
and yes he had a big cigar

verse- his group had an opening
they wanted me to play lead
but at this time of my life
touring I didn't need

So I gave up my big dream
to take care of my family
it's something I do not regret
cause now I'm know though the internet

***chorus***

bridge – band in a box is great
it's really really neat
for the first time in my life
I have a drummer that can keep a steady beat

but there is one thing
that puts me in a funk
every time I have a couple of beers
the whole dam band gets drunk


Now that I'm older
and dumb like a fox
now my band is
now my band is
now my band is
in a box

Great Mario! Really enjoyed that.

Clever lyrics, enjoyed lines like...

every time I have a couple of beers
the whole dam band gets drunk

What no lead??? Just kidding Mario.

Thanx all for listening and understanding why I’m an instrumentalist!

Josie, I was going to add a lead part but by the time I got to record it the whole dam band was drunk

Hi Mario,

Yeah ain't BIAB great!
It's the only band that won't complain when you wake up at 3 AM and wanna work on a song.

I like it.
My favorite lines are:
I have a drummer that can keep a steady beat
every time I have a couple of beers
the whole dam band gets drunk

Only one suggestion.
I'd change the song title name to reflect your chorus.

Tim

Very clever lyrics and everything fits together just right. I think your singing is just fine. Very enjoyable tune. Cool stuff.

Thanx Tim and Kevin for listening and the very kind words.

Mario,

What great fun your song is.

Your an "Entertainer", its great fun.

Thanks for writing and sharing with us all.

Loved it Mario! You got me smiling.

All the best,
Noel

Noel and seeker, thanx for listening and enjoying the song for what it was.

Mario,

Very clever, my friend! Really enjoyed it. You need to find a way to keep that band away from the bottle, though! According to my calculations, if you use 5 musicians in that "box of yours", and split 2 beers, that only comes out to 1/3 of a beer each. You guys must be real lightweights!

(On the other hand, be careful that you don't start thinking you can drink 6 times as much when you are "with the band".)

Keep up the good work!

Steve

Like the band in a box reference. Could be interpreted either way, nice. Thanks for sharing!

My Music

I enjoyed the song a lot, it's really funny!

Thanks for sharing.

Steve, Robert and Cero thanx for listening. I’m glad the humor is coming off like I had hoped it would.

Quote:

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(On the other hand, be careful that you don't start thinking you can drink 6 times as much when you are "with the band".)

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Steve, that’s why the whole band gets drunk .................