Obsessive Thoughts (Alternative)

So, I had an afternoon with nothing shaking and boredom was setting in.  In desperation, I started watching TV and came across a show called “Monk”.  The character Monk was an interesting sort --- you might say a bit obsessive (have you seen it?).  Right near the TV I noticed that my wife had placed a little figurine that she had gotten as a gift --- it was a goofy looking lady holding a sign that said “obsessive thoughts, obsessive thoughts, obsessive thoughts”.  Well after an extended period of my own obsessing on these coincidences, and after way too much coffee, I got rather silly.  This little number is the result of that silliness. 
 
This is just a dumb little song in which I probably broke a lot of the rules of good musicality (being ignorant on the subject I wouldn’t know).  Oh ya, that interesting bass run in the intro is not me but a loop that I found on the internet ages ago.  I hope that you get a giggle out of this little ditty. 
 
Obsessive Thoughts
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=963481
 
Freddy J

Freddy,.....you've gone off the deep end.   a new hue to you....i'm sure you'll turn into a smokin' blues tune before long.
Very funny stuff.  

I like your use of dissonance.  It has a lot of texture which I like, and your spoken lyrics are just right for the song.  However, I don't think Mr. Monk would have cared for this as he was way too O/C for something this alternative (in spite of living in San Fransisco).  All in all, well done.
Regards,
Lynn

I have to say you truly surprised me with this :-)

That was interesting. Sounded a bit like a cross between the B-52s and Frank Zappa. But then, everything sounds like that to me. It's a blessing.... and a curse. Good job.

Hi Herb.  You're right --- 1234, I IV V, 4/4, 6/8  ---- aaaahhh it won't stop.  Thanks for listening and for your comments!
 
Rick:  You're right also.  I've taken a different path (on this one) and I think I got lost.  Now I just have to find the road back to the Blues.  I'm glad that you got your giggle from this one.
 
Thank you James.  This style is new territory for me but every once in a while you gotta try something a little different. 
 
Thanks for the listen and your input Lynn.  I was hoping to create an edge on this song and hopefully the dissonance and breaking some rules helped with this task.  Ya, I don't think Mr. Monk would find this soothing.
 
Hi Gary!  I think we all have a touch of the obsessiveness.  Thanks for the comments and I'm glad that you also got your giggle.
 
Robby:  I surprised me with this.  I guess that is what too much coffee and the wee hours of the morning can do to you.
 
Thank you Terry.  I went back and listened and yup it could be brought up front in the intro a bit more.  Thanks again.
 
Chapel:  The B-52s and Frank Zappa -- I like them both.  Thank you.
 
Thanks a million Blipp.  I appreciate  your kind comments.  Some night I will stay up very late and drink too much coffee with the goal of seeing if I can do something similar.
 
Freddy J
 
 
 
 

This was a fun listen..a bit different for you as I thought you were obsessed with the blues & 50's..

A trippy kinda New Wave sorta tune and textures in this. Lyrics are good, vox a little buried, but works well.

You surprised me with this one in a good way!!

Larry

Awesomely Trippy song!
I get an early 80`s new wave, / early 90`s They might be Giants type feel.
Talkbox was cool!

Wow!  Dr. Demento.

Great hook and fx's compliment the hook perfectly.

Terrific -- that early, new wave feel was what I was going for.  Thanks for listening and for the kind comments.  I'm glad that you liked it John.
 
Hey Mark.  I am glad that you got a giggle out of this number.  It was a silly little thing meant to bring on a smile maybe even a chuckle.  However, I am especially pleased that you liked Essie May.  Blues will always be my favourite.  Thanks for taking time to listen to both and thanks for your valued input.
 
Thank you Philip.  I really appreciate your comments.  I understand that Dr. Demento is no longer on the airwaves but only can be found on-line.  I am going to have to google his site.  He has lots of fun, silly songs too.
 
Thanks Daniel.  I appreciate your comments and particularly like your suggestion about the "L/R trickery".  I'm gonna have to try it out.  Thanks again.
 
Freddy J
 
 
 
 
 

Hey Dean.  I totally understand but it is OK now.  After the 57th time it is OK to stop.   Thanks for the listen and for responding.
 
Freddy J

Very interesting tune, Freddy.  I really like what you did with the various synth textures layering in and creating a backdrop ideally suited to the subject matter.

Yeah, I've seen Monk, but if you want to see the real deal and dig deeper on OCD, check out: http://www.vh1.com/shows/the_ocd_project/series.jhtml   Pretty wild stuff!

More, more... I've been wanting to do something on the subject myself, but... so many ideas and so little time.  I envy you for having just jumped in and doing what you felt.

Very unique and interesting.

I think it is suitable for a pop opera? ..I can visualize the actor singing it (an obsessive thought).

I find it well done.

bass guitar intro was great. I almost thought someone turned on the TV with Seinfelt in the next room :D

Nice textures, but after a while they come out a bit monotone, -in the wrong way :D

You should add a triphop drum track to this, then I it would be just great .D

Freddy?

Is that you?

Or could there be body snatchers in our midst?

Oh, must be the coffee beans. You've got to send some my way eh!


Nice to see you experimenting Freddy, and I did get more than a few chuckles out of this one. Was the little figurine near the TV a bobble head thingy? Cause that flute fx is very appropriate if she was.