Barry Seymour Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) Hey guys! I'm sorry I've been gone for a bit. I had some mid-size health issues take me off the table for a bit. Then, when I came back, I decided to do THIS. When you spoof Steely Dan, you really have to bring your A-game, in writing, playing, recording, etc., so this took me longer than originally anticipated. So here's "Aluminum Stan," rife with more in-jokes than you can shake a guitar at. (I'm actually thinking of having a contest to see who can find the most! :-D) Let me know what you think regarding mixing, playing, etc. Thanks!https://soundcloud.com/barry-seymour/aluminum-stan Edited April 20, 2022 by Barry Seymour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) Jam night in an Italian bistro, a jazz cat known for his vamp He took one look at my Stratocaster, made me plug into his amp He throttled my volume like a strangler, he put the shade on my light I was dyin’ to be a rock and roll star, but he wouldn’t let me that night. Finally out of f-birds to give, I played some rubbishy junk Schizoid solos, bumbling chords, metaphysical bunk But Mr. Magictone thought it was genius, he said my playing was hot “Where did you learn that amazing technique?” He hired me right on the spot Way cool, old school, midnite cruisers, sneaky and sly is the plan Kirschwasser, Columbian, zombies and losers, hide in the back of the van Drive west on Sunset, turn down the music, no one can see it’s a scam With a cough, I pull it off, I am Aluminum Stan So I gave up my previous gig, a Seventies soft rock band The new group’s starting to make a big noise, playing across the land Eminent hipsters all over the country are analyzing my songs On Instagram I’m an influencer, something about that’s just wrong Zoom calls, big balls, concert promotions, playing a gig on the Strand A two month residency in Lost Wages, six nights at Hakkasan I’m singing and playing presumptuous nonsense, still I accumulate fans Soon I’ll be the king of the world, I am Aluminum Stan I learned to work the guitar, I couldn’t quite play what I feel (Then) I got a bad case of tour disorder, it got even more unreal I finally broke down playing at Red Rocks, I floundered and lost my hat I sang an old song about sailing, I blacked out after that I came to on the sofa, a jackhammer in my head Libby came out, she said I’d been tripping, it’s time that I went to bed Rick Beato had finished on YouTube, I turned off my LEDs That was a nasty handful of mushrooms, I ain’t takin’ no more of these Way cool, old school, too far from Broadway, more than a little bizarre I threw out my gold teeth, I smell like an ashtray, is there gas in the car? Gauchos and strangers gone back to Hollywood, I’m stranded in Spokane My little wild time is over and done, I was Aluminum Stan Edited April 17, 2022 by Barry Seymour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 That was one Killer well written song Barry. I enjoyed Every second of it. That was the 2nd best kazoo solo I've Ever heard. Fantastic job ! Hope you're doing well and glad you're back .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 1 hour ago, mark skinner said: That was one Killer well written song Barry. I enjoyed Every second of it. That was the 2nd best kazoo solo I've Ever heard. Fantastic job ! Hope you're doing well and glad you're back .. mark SECOND BEST!??!?!??😅 I'm keen to hear the first. Thanks for the kind words, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 man i didn't know ya do such beautiful chords.nice guitar.jack c. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted April 19, 2022 Author Share Posted April 19, 2022 1 hour ago, jack c. said: man i didn't know ya do such beautiful chords.nice guitar.jack c. Thanks. The chords are kind of a Steely Dan rip off, in some ways. I had to do some serious research on those - Steely Dan songs are so often a mystery to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 As always, you are a master storyteller. Indeed a little Steely Dan vibe. As to the second best kazoo, mark’s gonna have to provide a link… t 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Seymour Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Final Cut is out! See the first post. https://soundcloud.com/barry-seymour/aluminum-stan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Almost a Steely Jam, has the length of a one of theirs, sounds fine here on the Events. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Take a bow mate - that was awesome - stunningly good and a lyrical dexterity I can only applaud. 👏👏👏👏👏 Definitely the #1 best kazoo solo I ever heard. 😉 I hope you're on the mend Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) Good sound to this one. You come up with unique lyrics for sure. I'm not a big Steelie Dan fan so didn't pick up many in-jokes. I do know they named themselves after a dil*do but didn't see anything about that. Maybe I missed it. 😊 -Bjorn Edited April 23, 2022 by bjornpdx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Hi Barry - glad to hear you on the mend - love the track, well played and love your vocals Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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