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Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Sat, 5 Oct 2013 20:38:15 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 10/06/2013 00:38

JMan wrote:

Listening now. I'd like to know the personell for this album...

It's all there, in the info for each separate song on Bandcamp. Help came from my friends Bangatang and Dock Mini (both really great electronic/hip-hop producers), as well as from other friends, including MelverneArkady (who is an infrequent user of this site, and responsible for one of my favourite charts). But yeah, it's all there on the site.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Sat, 5 Oct 2013 19:36:41 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 10/05/2013 23:36

Listening now. I'd like to know the personell for this album...

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

MrFrogger — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:36:18 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 03/14/2013 01:36

Happymeal wrote:

I must apologize, I'll get to this eventually, time has not been on my side recently.

This, DBZ's review makes me really want to hear it, but I have a lot on my plate at the moment. I will listen though, it sounds amazing.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:31:51 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/14/2013 01:31

I must apologize, I'll get to this eventually, time has not been on my side recently.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:10:10 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/14/2013 01:10

Dude you are some kind of talented. I love the juxtaposition of like acoustic indie pop and hip-hop, and your lyrics are wonderfully witty. I think the comparisons I've been seeing to Belle & Sebastian and Morrissey are more than appropriate. Also your voice is pretty great and your rap skills undeniable. Man I wish I could write songs like you. This is really impressive

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Robert Anton Wilson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:23:52 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 03/13/2013 15:23

Man, you have to cover Dream Weaver by Gary Wright à la you with adapted lyrics. You know such as ...

"Dream Weaver I believe you can take me through the night"
change to become
"Neil Weaver tequila can take you through the night:
(Come on, who will pay me a round)

Your audience will love it and you may get a few free drinks extra (or get the ladies to throw their panties - just don't invite your mom no matter how supportive she is of you LOL). Build a mystic around your live act man, be outrageous, be like Freddy Mercury, make sure they have a good time and not forget you. The quality of your repertoire will do the rest.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:50:30 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 03/12/2013 00:50

Robert Anton Wilson wrote:

Today's music would be nowhere near where it is without self-deprecating songs (e.g. Looser by Beck, I'm a looser by the Beatles, Creep by many bands .... the list goes on and on).

Funny how all of these examples come from early on in their career.

If the writing comes to you naturally that way just let it come. Nothing a little wordsmithing can't change later. Then again, if ever it feels like betraying yourself, then fuck it. Better witty than sold out.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:43:09 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/12/2013 00:43

Robert Anton Wilson wrote:

Wow ... loved it. I thought I would merely skimmed it but it kept me hooked cover to cover which is what it takes to make it to my charts.

Skipped the Hip-hop tracks but as you probably know by now that is a no go for me. Otherwise not a single weak tracks and potentially already a few singles. If you say you are still composing I would definitely insist you not give up. You definitely have something good there. Talent for sure. Impatience is a sign of ambition but patience and impatience must co-mingle in one life's path. That is the way of the Tao.

I would tone down the self-depreciation a little. You would be surprised how it would be easy to just switch a few lines and then the same song becomes cheery because your singing and playing is good and really makes one feel happy. Most contemporary singers depress me with their voice no matter what they sing but you make me feel good not matter the lyrics, I am sure you would have that effect on others than me. Then again, if you like'em that way just forget what I said. Today's music would be nowhere near where it is without self-deprecating songs (e.g. Looser by Beck, I'm a looser by the Beatles, Creep by many bands .... the list goes on and on).

I just love the Monster Truck line, "While I wait in line I could be riding monster trucks", even in the worst jail or most boring of daily circumstances a free mind roams. Hilarious and very witty I dare say.

Brilliant man, keep up the good work. Looking forward to hear some more.

Well thank you very much! I will take on board what you said with regards toning down the self-deprecating element; it comes naturally to me to write that way, but it would be good to get out of my comfort zone. I'll continue to keep BEA posted as and when I record new stuff. Thanks for such a glowing and thorough review, and glad you enjoyed it.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:33:54 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 03/12/2013 00:33

Wow ... loved it. I thought I would merely skimmed it but it kept me hooked cover to cover which is what it takes to make it to my charts.

Skipped the Hip-hop tracks but as you probably know by now that is a no go for me. Otherwise not a single weak tracks and potentially already a few singles. If you say you are still composing I would definitely insist you not give up. You definitely have something good there. Talent for sure. Impatience is a sign of ambition but patience and impatience must co-mingle in one life's path. That is the way of the Tao.

I would tone down the self-depreciation a little. You would be surprised how it would be easy to just switch a few lines and then the same song becomes cheery because your singing and playing is good and really makes one feel happy. Most contemporary singers depress me with their voice no matter what they sing but you make me feel good not matter the lyrics, I am sure you would have that effect on others than me. Then again, if you like'em that way just forget what I said. Today's music would be nowhere near where it is without self-deprecating songs (e.g. Looser by Beck, I'm a looser by the Beatles, Creep by many bands .... the list goes on and on).

I just love the Monster Truck line, "While I wait in line I could be riding monster trucks", even in the worst jail or most boring of daily circumstances a free mind roams. Hilarious and very witty I dare say.

Brilliant man, keep up the good work. Looking forward to hear some more.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:59:14 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/11/2013 17:59

junodog4 wrote:

The contrast between acoustic and hip-hop is cool...

I was debating in my head whether you sounded like Billy Bragg or Morrissey... and then I read the comments by others. 🤣 I think it's Bragg-style delivery, with a Morrissey voice. I'd also agree that the lyrics tell a story 'Belle and Sebastian style'.

Who is the Canary on your cover? (I love the ugly mid-90s jerseys most teams had.)

Ruel Fox, a tricky right winger who played for Norwich, Newcastle, Tottenham and, eventually, my beloved West Brom. Was something of a cult figure in English football throughout the mid to late '90s.

And thanks for listening!

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

junodog4 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:55:55 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 03/11/2013 17:55

The contrast between acoustic and hip-hop is cool...

I was debating in my head whether you sounded like Billy Bragg or Morrissey... and then I read the comments by others. 🤣 I think it's Bragg-style delivery, with a Morrissey voice. I'd also agree that the lyrics tell a story 'Belle and Sebastian style'.

Who is the Canary on your cover? (I love the ugly mid-90s jerseys most teams had.)

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:46:56 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/11/2013 16:46

Norman Bates wrote:

There's that Billy Bragg feel to your first track.

Yeah, I hear that a lot whenever I play live. It tends to be Billy Bragg, Robert Smith, "that guy from Dexy's", occasionally Morrissey ( 😕 ).

Norman Bates wrote:

Love "Falling for You". You've got a good voice, Edwyn Collins-typed.

Yeah, Orange Juice are a major influence, so thank you!

ButterThumbz wrote:

Loving this. It's full of surprises. I'm just enjoying your cover of I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man.

Cheers!

Hayden wrote:

Honestly lethal, this is really impressive. 😄 Back In The Day & Juicy were my favourites off of your EP. I'll need a few more listens, but this sounds promising :)

Cheers!

harkan wrote:

One listen-through so far and I am enjoying a few tracks, namely some previously released on The Public EP. Maybe it is my music head but I cannot get into the hip-hop/rap tracks. Might be missing something.

A nice compendium of your musical talents. I guess as an album it probably needs cohesion but as you said earlier, maybe that's the charm of it.

Yeah, I understand the hip-hop tracks wouldn't be to certain tastes, but I thought I'd stick them in there anyway. It's more of a portfolio than an cohesive album, although it's sequenced the way it is as a conscious homage to sprawling, all-over-the-shop albums like The White Album or Wowee Zowee. Thanks for the comment.

pearljammer13 wrote:

Really enjoyed it. Love the acoustic flavor, and even though I'm not the biggest hip hop fan when you do rap the skills are undeniable. The accent is cool too, kind of gives it a small Belle And Sebastian resemblance on the acoustic tunes (at least that's what I thought).

Favorite songs: Juicy, Amongst The Rockpools, Moving Down The Line.

As with Orange Juice, Belle & Seb are another major influence, so that's really nice to hear.

tekin wrote:

Oh, wow. I just finished listeing and that last song was a strong emotional blow. I don't know what to tell but that you have a lot of talent. I knew that this is just a (maybe random) collection of songs so I listened to every song kinda separately and I enjoyed many of them: Back in the Day, The Lonesome Death of Omar Little, Juicy. I just wish there was longer rap songs. Good luck bro and I hope we see more of this. though that's a silly thing to say really. don't know.

Thanks for the comments. I'm getting to grips with (fairly rudimentary) recording software at the moment, and I'm always writing, so there will be various experiments popping up here and there in the new future. I'll shamelessly self-promote on BEA as and when I upload new stuff anyway.

tekin wrote:

Great cover art.

Magenta wrote:

The cover has a feel of the Wedding Present about it :-)

DLGGLD wrote:

Loving Ruel Fox on the cover

Yeah, I used to love Ruel Fox. And it was a bit of an homage to George Best, so well noticed Magenta.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:27:23 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/11/2013 15:27

Oh, wow. I just finished listeing and that last song was a strong emotional blow. I don't know what to tell but that you have a lot of talent. I knew that this is just a (maybe random) collection of songs so I listened to every song kinda separately and I enjoyed many of them: Back in the Day, The Lonesome Death of Omar Little, Juicy. I just wish there was longer rap songs. Good luck bro and I hope we see more of this. though that's a silly thing to say really. don't know.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

GeevyDallas — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:40:00 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 03/11/2013 13:40

Gonna DL and listen later.Loving Ruel Fox on the cover

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Hayden — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:35:35 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 03/11/2013 13:35

Honestly lethal, this is really impressive. 😄 Back In The Day & Juicy were my favourites off of your EP. I'll need a few more listens, but this sounds promising 😄

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:26:09 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/11/2013 12:26

Thanks to everyone who's listened so far and let their thoughts be known, it is much appreciated.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

pearljammer13 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:17:30 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 03/11/2013 11:17

Really enjoyed it. Love the acoustic flavor, and even though I'm not the biggest hip hop fan when you do rap the skills are undeniable. The accent is cool too, kind of gives it a small Belle And Sebastian resemblance on the acoustic tunes (at least that's what I thought).

Favorite songs: Juicy, Amongst The Rockpools, Moving Down The Line.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

videoheadcleaner — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:19:25 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 03/11/2013 10:19

One listen-through so far and I am enjoying a few tracks, namely some previously released on The Public EP. Maybe it is my music head but I cannot get into the hip-hop/rap tracks. Might be missing something.

A nice compendium of your musical talents. I guess as an album it probably needs cohesion but as you said earlier, maybe that's the charm of it.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

ButterThumbz — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:07:15 GMT

Author: ButterThumbz

Posted: 03/11/2013 09:07

Loving this. It's full of surprises. I'm just enjoying your cover of I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man.

Re: a vessel for my ineptitude

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:50:34 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 03/11/2013 04:50

I'll listen to it tonight, also the self-deprecating nature of the album title is brilliant. I would name an album that if you hadn't thought of it first