Fantastic

by @brownium · @guatecoop · @mtmelodie · @siebass · @chainsawpillbug

Liner Notes

This was a chaotic Video collaboration. @beto started the tradition several years ago, and it's been great. We got a slow start this year, but I think we ended up with a pretty okay thing.

@mtmelodie Bouzouki Percussion

@siebass Harmonica Kazoo Dancing Eagle

@brownium Vocals Guitar

@guatecoop Drums Guitars Percussion Bass Melodica Vocals

Lyrics

I Walk softly carry a big stick Back off me or I drop you real quick Like a lion like a bee like a storm or like the sea I spin the fantastic, this won’t be my last trick Wow

And you won’t ask me why And I know

Old friends, old lovers, aquaintences and others Some are long gone, they move on But this is not some swan song You just watch me unpack, the big stack The confidence you think you lack But don’t… look… back

Fill the stadium I’m lustrous like Palladium No I will never tradium You gotta get you some Heh!

Unflappable, irascible, I’ll make you incapacible Bring the fire bring the flame Your shame, Your name, beat you at your own game And… ya And… ya

And you wont’t ask me why And I know

All the good things, the gold rings Cesars, Emperors and nobel Kings Power and the glory brings They humble when then hear me sing And…ya And…ya

And you won’t ask me why And I know

Sing the glory Sing the glory Sing the glory Of me

Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah

I saw that I know what you’re doing We’re going fast, we’re going down We’re going fast, we’re going down See you on the other side

Comments

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This is fantastic!!! Y’all are right there on the cusp of greatness. I’d humbly suggest a female vocalist on this with something lovely and sweet, an entirely different pace for her, and a sad story for her lyrics, then when you “featuring” this set of rap lyrics as a second voice to her, pow, we think of all the romances of old and this new hip band.

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@hanley

Ha, loving the video collage effects, no idea how you have enough time in FAWM to edit something like this, very impressive! So much to dig into here, the semi-rapped vocals, the groove, it's all fun and fab. And awesome to hear some bouzouki... that Anatolian (?) melodic riff is particularly wicked!

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@beto Mod

Whoa! I'm so happy you all got together and made this song. The video is amazing, mesmerizing, and it's such a catchy song! Love seeing @brownium all over the place, rapping, singing, dancing, and it's always good to see everyone's faces! Well done!

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So much fun to see the interactive video! So many cool sounds and a wonderfully warm natural build. Excellent parts and an even better song!

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@beep_blop

You all are fantastic! What else could I say?

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You win FAWM. I mean, we're all winners, but this wins ferociously and audaciously.

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@gm7

MTV would still be in business if you guys has summitted this a few years (decades)back. I love floating FAWMers!! Great playing by all and the vid and music production was really top shelf. This was fun!

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An ambitious, chaotic and thoroughly entertaining music video collab. I love how people were different sizes, all the instruments, and the overall humor and surreality of it!

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@wynia

OMG the video 😆 with the guy popping in on peoples shoulders and such 😆 I really like all the auxiliary instruments added in here to layer the sound textures. Came together really nicely, I’m impressed at the production!

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@audrey

Love that chorus with its harmonies. The rap is pretty great too. Lovely soundscape created here too. What a great song!

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It’s gas! So many unique sounds put together so well. I hear how western and eastern traditions are connected here. That’s how the world can become a better place. And thanks for the psychedelic visuals! :)

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wow can't believe this was the only video collab this year, well done all! love the bazouki and the flavour that brings. So much multitasking! top job everyone, very catchy and enjoyable!

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@beacon

Really like the song, and the video editing is great. My favorite is the dancing eagle. Look like @guatecoop took out every instrument in his studio! Too bad we couldn't see @mtmelodie and his bouzouki!

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