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Shameless vanity: Just released a new song.
YouTube ^ | Nov 11, 2021 | Self

Posted on 11/12/2021 2:22:21 PM PST by Rocco DiPippo

I just released another tune off my upcoming third album. Also made a quick, gaffe video for it.

This tune's a blazing rocker called "Stupid Phone," in which I excoriate all the zombies whose total existence seems tied to their smart phones.

Please support non-leftist artists, musicians and writers. There are many thousands of us. Thanks for listening - much appreciated!

Stupid Phone


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: music; pimpmychannel; rockmusic
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To: Rocco DiPippo

Thanks, bro.

You know where to find me if you need me.
;)

Free of charge for a fellow Freeper, by the way.


21 posted on 11/12/2021 3:16:05 PM PST by Westbrook
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To: kvanbrunt2

I thought the vocs were just a little too upfront. That’s a real subjective call. Some like them more forward, some like them further back in the mix. I struggle with that at times but eventually get them where I’m good with them. Yeah, I dig wearing black. Have for years. Thanks for listening!


22 posted on 11/12/2021 3:16:33 PM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Westbrook

Much appreciated. Really dug your playing on that track. I do everything except the guitars, which are handled by a guy I’ve worked with, off and on, for 20+ years. He is excellent and I’m very comfortable working with him. If you need anything; a vocal part, bass, drums, keys or a mixdown or master let me know - free to a fellow Freeper!


23 posted on 11/12/2021 3:20:04 PM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Rocco DiPippo

I LOVE IT!!

MANY thanks!

Right now, I’m just a sideman. But one of these days, I’m gonna get serious about producing my own stuff.


24 posted on 11/12/2021 3:22:36 PM PST by Westbrook
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To: Rocco DiPippo

I can’t see how people can endlessly talk and text all the time.

Way more idiots driving and looking down at their phones. Especially in the burbs.


25 posted on 11/12/2021 3:26:24 PM PST by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: Rocco DiPippo

Looked professionally done to me. Nice production work.
Gonna agree with some previous posts. Needs a guitar solo. 😉👍


26 posted on 11/12/2021 4:15:37 PM PST by MotorCityBuck ( Keep the change, you filthy animal! ,)
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To: Rocco DiPippo

What fun! Many thanks for the link. Enjoyed your dissolves over the music bridge. I love that we have people on FR that can do ANYTHING! Congratulations on your new album.


27 posted on 11/12/2021 6:13:42 PM PST by mairdie (Star Wars - The Saga Begins - "Weird Al" Yankovic - https://youtu.be/v30lask4Ihw)
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To: MotorCityBuck; Rocco DiPippo; Drumbo; kvanbrunt2; Westbrook; PROCON; real saxophonist; ...
Much in the same spirit that Rocco exudes with his spirited original, a few weeks ago I posted a series of new, unreleased music that caught my ear on Bandcamp, an independent music portal where (generally) unsigned bands can post their music for purchase.

Some FReepers voiced interest in learning about more new, fresh music that isn't what Sony et al want you to hear.

Thus, for those of you who still believe in capitalism, don't like to be told what is good music, and who believe that music isn't a free good and should be purchased to, among other things, prove commerce is greater than communism, this may be a thread/ping for you.

Below is a random collection of new tunes/bands that caught my ear over the past few weeks. I am not employed in the music industry and I don't make money off of these bands. I simply don't want my musical future to be a combo of vulgar pop tunes, whiny singer-songwriters, or any other form of entertainment that wants me to get an ice pick in the forehead.

This works better if other people also post new (or forgotten), fresh, unsigned tunes or band that makes your toes tap, mind race, wanna get up and boogie, sit down and think, or get 2pts on your license. Enjoy.

Album: Arise
Artist: Dan Sartain
Song: People Throwing Stones At Glass Houses

Trippy old school rock and roll that's contemporary.

Album: Delusions Of Grandeur
Artist: Delusions Of Grandeur
Song: Drinking My Life Away

Power punk guitar-driven rocker with no hope for tomorrow, the way it used to be.

Album: Beyond the Dome
Artist: Sigma Ori
Song: Beyond the Dome

Thoughtful instrumental progressive rock - a lava lamp could enhance your listening.

Album: Intra-I
Artist: Theon Cross
Song: We Go Again

Experimental electronic new jazz from London featuring THE TUBA!

Album: Kites
Artist: This Winter Machine
Song: Pleasure & Purpose

Melodic, lyrical, neo-progressive rock out of the UK.

Album: Imprints
Artist: Simeon Walker
Song: Gleam

New Classical Music! Minimalist yet tasteful piano that demonstrates that the rests are as important as the notes.

Album: Gary Bartz JID006
Artist: Gary Bartz, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Song: The Message

Jazz saxaphonist for 60+ years Gary Bartz teams up with younger players for a contemporary yet traditionalist jazz tune.

Album: From The Basement (full album)
Artist: Delco Detention
Song: The Joy Of Homeschooling (w/ Neil Fallon of Clutch)

Straight-ahead guitar-driven rock from a 9-year old homeschooled guitarist and 49-year old father/drummer, with vox provided by a modern singer who WANTED to be on the track.

Album: Cannonball Run (full album)
Artist: The Gasölines
Song: Autobahn Outlaws

A repeat from last time, punkabilly guitar-driven rocker from Norway. Watch how fast you drive when you play this in your car. And one of the best album covers in ages.

Artist: Cosmic Order Band
Song: Let's Go Brandon

An original from FReeper Rocco DiPippo and the Cosmic Order Band. The Bidet paper mask is spectacular.

28 posted on 11/12/2021 7:13:44 PM PST by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2 )
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To: DoodleBob

Bookmarked!


29 posted on 11/12/2021 10:24:01 PM PST by Westbrook
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To: DoodleBob

DoodleBob, thank you for taking the time to do this. This is great! Looking forward to listening to these bands during the day today. Yes, there is a ton of good and great original music out there and a ton of good folks working their asses off to produce it and get it out there. And a lot of these people are not lefty jerks. Screw the major labels - their offerings are overwhelmingly cookie-cutter crap.


30 posted on 11/13/2021 1:16:10 AM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: mairdie

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. My wife laughed like crazy when she saw the dissolves in the bridge. I called her over and said, “Hey Baby, check out my new dance moves!” She fell out instantly! Lolol!


31 posted on 11/13/2021 1:18:39 AM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Westbrook

Let me know when you get going - I can help you with advice on how to go about it without tearing your hair out trying to get pro sounding mixes.


32 posted on 11/13/2021 1:20:14 AM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Rocco DiPippo

I use my smart phone to compose music.

https://rumble.com/vp3wgh-caffeine-swing-jazz.html?mref=5j4tx&mc=di2g8


33 posted on 11/13/2021 1:47:42 AM PST by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | http://mewe.com/i/hopalongginsberg)
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To: MotorCityBuck; Westbrook; PROCON
Check the guitar solos on this cut from my first album. The end solo is epic. Mike Fitzgerald, my guitar player, nailed them in a single take. Mike's is a great player, a great guy and a pleasure to work with. A total pro. Underground Girl
34 posted on 11/13/2021 1:58:11 PM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Rocco DiPippo

Congratulations.


35 posted on 11/13/2021 2:01:54 PM PST by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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To: mairdie

Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, the variety of “doers” on FR is amazing.


36 posted on 11/13/2021 2:06:03 PM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Jane Austen

Thanks, Jane Austen!


37 posted on 11/13/2021 2:07:30 PM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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To: Rocco DiPippo

I couldn’t hear the whole thing, but the production quality was AWESOME!!!

Here’s another song I did with my church. I think it’s a bit too compressed, but you may have a different opinion.

http://www.camusofamily.com/music/ForMike/HolyGround.mp3


38 posted on 11/13/2021 3:02:59 PM PST by Westbrook
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To: Rocco DiPippo

We have more singer/composers, and people from every walk of life - a man on a commercial fishing boat and an architect of our local art museum. People here are a perfect example of crowd sourcing. Someone can solve almost any problem you have.

Here’s one of the songs from one of our singer/composers. From an older album of hers. Video isn’t hers.

Star Trek - Lighten Up - By Singer/Songwriter ML/LTOS
https://youtu.be/XUrWbNSYOus

The last nail in your coffin
Was driven home last night
I just wanted to get things straight
You just wanted to fight.
You don’t get the picture
With such a narrow view
Look beyond your agenda
I’m reaching out to you

Lighten up, you’re making a mistake.
Lighten up, if you don’t bend you’ll break.
Seeing your world crumbling
Can be so very humbling
When will you give us all a break?
... ... ...
You’re drowning in suspicion
Of things that don’t quite fit
Into your tiny vision
Of who and what is legit.
It’s hard to leave the comfort
Of your self-imposed exile
It wouldn’t be that difficult
To shrug it off with a smile

Lighten up, you’re making a mistake.
Lighten up, if you don’t bend you’ll break.
Seeing your world crumbling
Can be so very humbling
When will you give us all a break?
. ... ...
Lighten up, you’re making a mistake.
Lighten up, if you don’t bend you’ll break.
Seeing your world crumbling
Can be so very humbling
When will you give us all a break?


39 posted on 11/13/2021 5:42:32 PM PST by mairdie (Star Wars - The Saga Begins - "Weird Al" Yankovic - https://youtu.be/v30lask4Ihw)
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To: mairdie

Well done. She’s got a very interesting voice. Wish the mix was better because the vocal needs to be more focused, up the middle and clearer and louder in the mix.


40 posted on 11/14/2021 1:17:02 AM PST by Rocco DiPippo (I)
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