It's finished! From the mind and voice of Mr. Z comes the latest KICKSOME KLASSIC -- "Fledgler's Log (Polka-Dot Feet)"! I think it's his best song to date, which is saying a lot 'cuz the boy has cranked out some beauts. I think story-wise, though, this one is totally solid. It's the story of an outcast bird who is taunted by his classmates for being different. (Hmm... how does he come up with these crazy ideas?) Luckily, the bird finds a good friend, and the two of them proceed to win over the world with the help of a mysterious stump. But here, let Mr. Z explain it.
OH! And check out Mr. Z's very first solo -- he rocks the hizzy with a Farfisa lead!
Enjoy!
10 comments:
Awesome. Simply awesome.
And the British accent just seals the deal. The word 'log' just sounds so much more special that way. Bravo.
Um, wow. Look out Ringo.
Innis, thanks. Yeah, it's too bad he didn't work the words "chuffed" and "jubblies" into the song. Oh well, maybe he will in his next song, "Sod off, Reg!"
Lizzy... I'll take that as a compliment?
Hmmm. Dog "made" this mysterious log? And it was found in a big giant bog? Special indeed. I'll be making a Fledgler's Log after lunch.
It's a great song as always. I think you're right that it might be Mr. Z's best. I Love the bass line and the last note of the solo.
Yes, there was some controversy over that last solo note, at first. The Old Lady claimed that it "didn't go," but she eventually came around to Mr. Z's genius. (Modulations are tough to explain, I've discovered.)
Zeke needs to ditch the old man and go solo...Crabby, you're holding him back
Mr. Z rox!
The song has a "Mickey" kinda vibe to it. Must be the organ in the background.
There's something beautifully mysterious about the fact that the question of what exactly a Fledgler's Log is. That's between a bird and his dog. Although I'm inclined to subscribe to Evan's theory.
Of course the Ringo comment was a compliment! So much so that I've played this for everyone who approaches my computer (although "Washclosh" is still my all-time fav.)
But admit it, it's got a bit of "Octopus's Garden"or "Life goes on" or "With a little help from my Friends" up in there. Especially with the question and response in the refrain. I mean, I know Ringo wasn't the shiz-nizzle of the Beatles, but he offered some catchy tunes we all enjoy. This is catchy, and I enjoyed it. There.
If you don't prefer Ringo, rest assured that he'll be more of a Lennon when he hits adolescence.
Either way, fucking talented, man.
Actually, I love Ringo. As a lazy drummer who never practiced, I always admired Ringo's restraint and grooveability, along with Bun E. Carlos, Joey Kramer and Phil Rudd. Although, as far as Beatles go, I was and will always be a George man.
As far as "Fledgler's Log" goes, I kinda had "Smithers Jones" by the Jam and the Who's "Happy Jack" in the back of my mind. But I can hear the Ringotude in there. And I'll tell Mr. Z you dug it. Thanks.
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