Feb 2022 serious very-serious father-son-collab
I started FAWM in 2011 writing songs with my dad's lyrics. I had decided to do FAWM in Dec 2010 and in January 2011 he wrote his first lyric and just kept writing! I wrote songs with lots of people, but there's nothing like writing songs with your dad! :)
Inspired by a true story that just happened (to an un-named relative) my dad whipped up these lyrics today and sent them over. I immediately knew that I had to write a song and had an initial thought about how to do it, with a guitar effect change about halfway through. It was so much fun to do this one today!
I'm sure I'll need to work on the mix in a few... but I had to get this done tonight. :)
His phone was the very best
It had a bunch of features
It would help you find your way
And show you wild creatures
Oh, it was a fancy model
Built to be really slim
Oh, you could text like anything
It told the time of day
Reminded you of meetings
And also the right date
Oh, it was a fancy model
Built to be really slim
Oh, it was a fancy model
Built to be really slim
But the one thing that it was lacking...
The darn thing couldn’t swim
@danvaillancourt Mar 2022
Nice! Has a cool Flaming Lips vibe to it. Great arrangement. Love the lyrics and the serious delivery. Need to get that waterproof case... although they aren't as slim with the case. ;) Great ending.
@audrey Mar 2022
Fun lyric. I really like this melody and chord progression. Feels a bit like Pink Floyd to me. Nice slow tempo really brings out those great harmonies. Great song!
@psyt Mar 2022
Those lyrics are so cute. I didn't expect the "fancy model" to be the one that sticks out the most, but it certainly was. When I first played this and jumped around, I somehow only landed on that hook with each jump, haha. I listened beginning to end afterwards, and I like the style and performance, kinda grungy and cool. Good stuff. :)
@karlsburg25 Mar 2022
Well this is what i was actually waiting for. SOmething about when you two collab really gets me in the heart. I adore the story and the way its told in such a clever everyday chat way is brilliant. Oh my the timeless classic feel of the music is something to behold. Of course you know this would hit my musical pleasure bone. And again what a treat to hearing you do so many harmonies and the vocals are amazing. Brilliant work you two superstars. Your fam is the best!!
@mikeb Feb 2022
'Ode to a phone'! LOL
Classically funny final line!
@nadine Feb 2022
This father and son collab is so cool. I am happy that @srcoops is part of FAWM cause his lyrics are great. This wah in the tutti are sooo good!
@santadharma Feb 2022
Aww didn’t even realize Your Dad was on here. That’s so amazing. Love the playfulness of these lyrics and they translate to music perfectly. Nice dreamy chill vibe to the music too. You folks are so talented!
@jcooper Feb 2022
Loved this! Well done.
@guatecoop Feb 2022
Really great! The tone of the song just adds to the humor. Seriously though your vocals are right on. Excellent!
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
And another from the family double! Great to see all Srs lyrics getting done, they deserve it! A tad jealous i never had the opportunity to do this with family! You have done a great job if bringing this lyric to life. Kudos
@robynmackenzie Feb 2022
Love that twist at the end! The harmonies are solid, and I love the dreamy feel of the song. Builds really nicely to keep interest throughout. Family collabs are the coolest.