N + 1
by @carleybaer
Liner Notes
Everyone likes a little friendly competition. @metalfoot and I were tied until I posted this song just now.
Lyrics
N + 1 The magic number That restores order to the universe N + 1 Before I slumber I have to write a quick song first
N + 1 It started silly A competition of no consequence N + 1 But now it really Has started defying all common sense
So much about songwriting I adore How many songs is enough? The answer is always one more
N + 1 Where N’s the number Of songs written by my Canadian friend N + 1 Before I slumber Hope it stays this way through February’s end
It doesn’t even matter Even so, I’m aiming for a number That even I don’t know
N + 1 The magic number That lets me have bossa nova fun It’s gone too long I’m going under But at least I got the number N + 1
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A math-based bossa nova? This is the FAWM ethos turned up to eleven, and I am totally here for it. This is so sweet!
(I think we're all waiting with bated breath to see whether you or Alex ends up with the greater number of songs; either way, the rest of us win!)
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nice to put it all out there. why are you here? n+1
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Awesome melody and changes. The melody over "songs written by my Canadian friend" especially grabbed my ear. So smooth!
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What a lovely melody (and vocal, but I'm not supposed to comment on that too much.) This is beautiful. And taken in the friendly slackchat confines, it's heartwarming, too. I mean, a smooth scat solo? What's the point in even trying if you're gonna pull this off?
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Great meter, cool groove and awesome vocals ... well done!
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Fun way to put the competition into song. Super groovy and laid back. Your vocals are great in this.
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LOL. So I guess our little contest is out in the open now, eh? MATH GUY likes this song.
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haha fun stuff, this is just the kinda thing you'd never make without FAWM and that's what its all about.
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Always happy to hear a math pun. So you and @metalfoot are in a secret competition of who writes more songs? If these kind of songs happy you should be happy. Such a cool bossa vibe
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The fact that you made this a bossa nova is next level. Great lyrics too. So smart.