Singing Lessons - Week 1

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Yes, my dear wife paid someone to teach me to sing, or so they think...

I'm stubborn, but I'm wide open to the idea of learning how to improve my sound, even if it means trying to sing like everyone else. Grork... Excuse me.... something sour just came up out of my belly and... well... nevermind.....

This is a kind of documentation of my very first "Singing Lesson"

As you might notice, one lesson has had little effect on my overall sound. In fact, it's probably caused me to rebel and do something very immature and obsurd. I know there are a few of you that will really appreciate this (and even more that won't), knowing I haven't gone over to the dark side.... and no, this isn't Andreas pretending to be me. It's me and the keyboard. I did this from home tonight. The black and scratchy bass is at my office resting peacefully - totally unaware of what's been done tonight.

And just for the record, Linda (my teacher) is awesome. She's old school artsy fartsy and I love her. I'll probably tell my grand kids about my singing lessons, if they don't hear about it on VH1.

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Lyrics

Dough
Ray
Me
Far
Sew
Latte
Doeh!!

Song Stats

Hits: 826
Comments: 53
Fans: 22
Plays: 97
Downloads: 24
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Uploaded: Jun 16, 2009 - 12:52:08 AM
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2009 - 01:06:55 AM Last Played: Oct 10, 2009 - 12:09:52 AM

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Song Actions

Keywords:

Dough (2), Ray (12), Me (78), Far (6), Sew (1), Latte (4), Doeh!! (1)

Hardware:

Samson r11 microphone, the keyboard (musical typing)

Software:

GB iLife 09

Comments

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 164 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Very creative I've never heard the solfeggio sung with such panache! Check out my latest song called It's Love

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	The Panache of Julie Andrews? Thanks. It was a fun experiment. I hope next week I sound better! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Diviner	Diviner said 164 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	LOL! What a funny track, the music is really good and enjoyable. Great stuff, well done Bob. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Funny Track This is the first time in a long time that I actually used the keyboard to play the music. I found myself spending a lot of time fixing the missed notes. Next time I think I'll drive to the office and get the midi keyboard. This song would've been finished in an hour instead of 3 hours! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Feter	Feter said 164 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Singing Lessons You go punk'em turkey Bob ...loved how you arranged the whole track s.. very cool ....kudos for the rockin solfeggiotato ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Punky Turkey I love to rock the solfeggiotato. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	dough a dear You had me singing all of the von Trapp Family juxtaposed onto your tune... It actually works quite well that way, give it a try, I'm serious. The boys would probably join in... . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	a female dear Knock yerself out Harold! I've had my share of the von Trapp kids! Would really love to hear you sing it! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Doughh.... Sew..... Lah..... Fah..... Me...... Dough... Ray..... Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

magnatone	magnatone said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Singing Lessons LOL LOL LOL - i just had to play this for everybody in the house! i will laugh all day - this is fabulous! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	A Laugh A Minute I hope after my forth lesson, no one is laughing, but I doubt it! Glad you enjoyed it. It was pretty funny last night about midnite! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

davisamerica	davisamerica said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	far..sew..latte... effing heck ... i have those wrong all this time ... no wonder i can't sing my way out of a bucket. I love this insane romp ... i really do. very cool Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Insane Romp Yeah, I know that bucket you speak of.... Thanks for the listen! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

tempie	tempie said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	DOH! man what a cool little melody - i was arranging backup vocals as I listened - this begs for a round. reminds me of they might be giants. i know you're having fun but the last two tunes, to me, indicate a very cool new direction for you, down happy street into some kind of b-52s meets dead milkmen disneyland. Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Stukas Over Disneyland I wanted to go on and on with this, but I figured 2 minutes was plenty! B-52s - Dead Milkmen - two of my favorites! Thanks! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

lavalamp	lavalamp said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	very immature and obsurd How dare you post when I post! Original lyrics....as always. Doe, a deer a female deer LOL- Cool experiment dude. Really liked it. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Immature And Obsurd I wear the warning label proudly. I had the whole house to myself, so what did I do? I had fun! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

kingbee	kingbee said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	the sound of music Very amusing and original take on your singing lessons. My singing teacher had me singing.. Ma-aa, May-ee, me-ee, mo-oo, moo. I think my neighbours thought there was a mad cow next door. Count your self lucky you got to do do re mi. Keep up the good work cheers Check out my latest song called Dr.Thunderball-Bond theme challenge

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	The Sound Of Music Did your singing teacher have a speech impediment? My teacher's awesome. She teaches children all day so she knows just what to do with me! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Calchas	Calchas said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Outstanding lyrics bro! Best EVER! lol Sorry...I couldn't help myself. Just diggin' the madness Bob. I think some of it may have rubbed off on me. (Like I needed MORE!) Has your teacher heard this? Be well! Check out my latest song called It's Not The Same

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Poetry Mockery You are indeed one mad man. My teacher has not heard this yet. Think she'll make me stay after class if she hears it? Make me clean the erasers? Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Hooray This is like learning a friend went to the FBI academy... to teach everyone how to armpit fart. I'm glad you're still you. It gets kind of mesmerizing around the 1:55 mark. Check out my latest song called Times Have Changed

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)

Agent Armpit
What a great thing to say! Thanks!

I liked that last part of the tune as well. I used 4 tracks of vocals each with a chorus on it and had at least 3 simultaneous voices sing at any time. Add the echo and it was really sounding cool to my extra ears.

Well, I better get back to work now... these whoopie cushions don't inflate themselves!

Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Pete_NB	Pete_NB said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Singing It would inspire me to take up singing, but I'm speechless... Check out my latest song called First of Fall - Slide

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Speechless You always say that. Yakkity yakkity yak! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	doughy latte's fun and educational. sometimes it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. I'm sure you are going to get a lot of great pointers that you can pass on to us, who are to cheap to pay for lessons :-) Check out my latest song called November

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Old Dog You know I'll be passing on everything I learn. Us old dogs need to stick together. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Moviz	Moviz said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	....And now you can be called 'Five_extra_voices'; Hilarious!, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 162 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Mo Hears Voices I'm glad yo got a good laugh! I think your songs are funny too! LOL! Bob Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

lengold	lengold said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Only you could do this Bob. Great. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 162 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Don't Try This At Home This man is a professional and he doesn't know any better. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

mike_d

mike_d said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)

You're
on a roll with all this dough, lol! With all this talk of singing lessons, I am reminded of the great Steve Martin who once discussed his experience with it, "She wanted me to sing from my diaphragm.......My diaphragm people!....... How is that even possible!?!"

This is a fun track Bob. Sounds like you're having a good time!

Check out my latest song called Broken (Ft. spitlogic & Kingbee)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 162 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Wild And Crazy Guy Man.... you spoiled my second song! Week 2 was going to be about singing from your "diaphragm"!! I have a snippet of Steve Martin saying that! Dude, you are way too funny! Glad to know you are even crazier than I detected in person! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Char	Char said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Me So-o-o Latte to the partee! Far Me Sew Dough so I can buy more Latte. A thought: Let another person add a minute and pass it on for another minute. Sound of music is supplanted by creative genius. I am glad you stuck in there to finish it. You appreciate things that take effort. At least, I do. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 162 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	GB File For Rent I'll send the file to anyone that wants to build on it. It's iLife '09 because I am so modern. Thanks for the great idea Char. I'm expecting you to ask for the file. (^: Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

bud	bud said 163 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	Love the latte addition to the octave does it cost $4 every time you sing it? Fun piece Bob - looking forward to the five extra von trapps version. Check out my latest song called try not to think

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 162 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	Free Refills I hope my next singing lessons teaches how to use that tuning feature that will allow me a full octave in range. There'd be no stopping me then! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

michael2	michael2 said 162 days ago (June 17th, 2009)
	bob this is great. i love how you took that warm-up exercise and rocked it robot stylee. hell yeah. you never let me down. how come there was no one as cool as you when i lived in florida? Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Cool In Florida There's still no one cool in Florida! Thanks for the reminder! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Go_Turtle_Go	Go_Turtle_Go said 162 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	balls you got em. i dont. never get me in front of a mic. good effort! Check out my latest song called Booga Sugar (ft. Beans) final mix

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Fearless I'm afraid of nothing, not even a good microphone... oh yeah, I am afraid of clowns, but nothing else.... clowns and puppets..... Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

cjdaley	cjdaley said 159 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	these lyrics are faintly reminiscent of something, but you really take them somewhere new .The rest couldn't be more original. Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Reminiscent I tend to draw from the mysterious and almost familiar, like most original people. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

diamondvalley	diamondvalley said 156 days ago (June 23rd, 2009)
	whoaa... The hills in Valrico are alive! Check out my latest song called Schon Rosmarin

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	The Hills Are Alive Yeah, a wee bit nuttier than National Lampoon's Vacation with the Grizwalds! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

Estella	Estella said 155 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	haha ha ha aha ! Sigh. It's so good to be back at MacJams. Thanks for that! Just for the record, I'm taking voice lessons, and we've never done anywhere near that! LOL Also, no worries - I won't sound like anyone else, either. Check out my latest song called Este Momento

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Echoroom I'm just worried that I'm going to start sounding like Steve in a couple of weeks. Poor Steve. Do you think he deserves me dragging his innocent name into this? Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

PrototypeEightyOne	PrototypeEightyOne said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	LOL no wonder shes paying you for lessons, if i was in her shoes and you sang like that it would either be singing lessons...or well divorce court. lol. Good to hear she chose the lessons :P cool track man love the idea. Check out my latest song called Confusion

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 154 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Precious Remember the weird dude in Silence of the Lambs? My wife thinks I sing like him when he's trapped in the pit, calling for his dog PRECIOUS!! Pretty horrific, but enough about me.... Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

MIRx	MIRx said 153 days ago (June 26th, 2009)
	well i can't really tell about your singing progresses, being an old cracked bell myself, but i'm really amazed by the lyrics, must say i quite lost tracks lately, but man, these are poetically immense, they say everything by saying nothing, i don't know whether to laugh or to cry... i'll cry for laughing, then ;) Check out my latest song called The Car Tune Cartoon

egobandit	egobandit said 150 days ago (June 29th, 2009)
	what is A fassolatidoe! sounds like a great Ice cream surprise inside an electric keyboard! Ok OK this put a big grin on my face, excellent! Check out my latest song called when its love

debmac

debmac said 150 days ago (June 30th, 2009)

Kudos to you Bob!!
and also to your wife, she must certainly love you for wanting you to be all you can be! I can hear those melodies just wanting to break free....keep at it and before you know it, I'll be asking you for pointers! Guy says I should practice, so I'll tell him I found my first lesson via five_extra-arms... thank you

I have never heard such a full-bodied, colorful rendition of do-rae-me ... I'm sure it will still be in my brain tomorrow, lol .... I'll have to check if there's a download for this.. thanks for sharing your song... it's a keeper in my book!
Deb

His_Boy_Sherman	His_Boy_Sherman said 101 days ago (August 17th, 2009)
	Singing Lessons Amazing what a single lesson can do to an otherwise offensive and off key vocalist. If you keep up with the lessons, maybe in 20 years you could join my band? I don't want to make promises, but I think that I'll be old enough to have forgotten what you've done here. Besides, we'll be looking for a bass player by then.... Check out my latest song called Hey Freebird

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Name: Bob Dorsey

I am busier now than ever before - work, parenthood, husbandry, new house, new house projects... Bear with me as I try to squeeze in a few songs between life. My Monday Night music nights are few and far between so I'm forced to hit it and quit it. W... [see more]

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