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SpinTunes #4: Round 4

by Various Artists

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1.
My voice is not so hot I'm trying to get better But for now it's really all that I've got To sing the songs I write I know I shouldn't worry But it kind of keeps me up late at night That's when I dream of how I'd set the world agog If I could lilt like a meadowlark Instead of croaking like a frog I want to hide away When I get all analytic And I think of how my critics will say That I should give it up But music is my passion So I'll tolerate their ration of guff If I could wish for anything And I only got one choice Because I love to sing I'd wish I had a beautiful voice I'd love to sing on key When I try to croon If I could do it naturally And not resort to Autotune I try not to forget That I know that beauty's In the ear of the beholder and yet I've got to face the fact I'm really in no danger Of singing like a choir of angels and that What escapes my lips is just An irritating noise But the world could hear what's in my heart If I had a beautiful voice If I had a beautiful voice I wish I had a beautiful voice
2.
Ea! Na teya! Ana he ya hasa ge! Ea! Na teya! Ana he ya hasa ge! (Teya!) Homba! Homba! (Na teya!) Homba! Homba! (Ana he ya!) Utamba so miye hiena -- neboi! (Na teya!) Utamba so teya neamu -- neboi! (Ana he ya!) (Neboi!) Na kusa! (Neboi!) Na kana! (Neboi!) Ana kusa ge! Ana kusa utamba ge! (Na teya! Ana he ya!) Utamba so moi no tibo -- neboi! (Na teya!) Utamba so suni tunibo -- neboi! (Ana he ya!) (Neboi!) Na kusa! (Neboi!) Na kana! (Neboi!) Ana kusa ge! Ana kusa utamba ge! (Na teya! Na teya! Ana he ya!) Nosaba he tuni mutiba -- iboe! (Na teya!) Nosaba he meo kesomba -- iboe! (Ana he ya!) (Iboe!) Matusa! (Iboe!) Na teya! (Iboe!) Mia tusa ge! Mia tusa nosaba ge! (Na teya! Na teya! Na teya! Ana he ya!)
3.
A little peak. Just one more Tiny bit of trivia to store away. I feel the push against my doors. I hear you knocking you can't come in today. Thought you should know that I'm bad luck It would be better if I kept away. But here I am standing dumbstruck by you. Oh how I want to stay. But when you see through this show Will you ask me to go? though I know that it's true, Please don't say that I'm not good enough for you. Now that you know that I care This armor's feeling threadbare. Though I think that leaving would be best If you ask me to stay... I'll say yes I'm not proud of my past And to be honest, you should be afraid. But I'll answer any question you ask And hope and pray your love doesn't fade. But when you see through this show Will you ask me to go? though I know that it's true, Please don't say that I'm not good enough for you. Now that you know that I care This armor's feeling threadbare. Though I think that leaving would be best If you ask me to stay... I'll say yes
4.
It's really not surprising that the list of what I fear Is pretty short and simple and it's relatively clear 1 is death, 2 is dying and 3 is that I say all the things I should have said a day after the day I have a fear that I'll never be more than just a worker ant in a colony where the Queen can't get it right I spend everyday doing the same thing over and over again and I never see the light I don't want to struggle with money for the rest of my life I fear I won't be a good parent or I'll grow unhappy with a wife. There are days when I look back and think I never had direction And think how far off I am in the pursuit of perfection I fear not being religious will come back to haunt me I fear that God and even Satan too wouldn't want me I used to be afraid of singing you my songs but now that's overshadowed by how loud you sing along A wise man said, those who face their fears are better men and I don't know why if given the chance some would waste it all again
5.
Well, what do we need for a jug band? What do we need to make it in this land? We need a jug. Well, we ain't got no jug. I guess we'll just do the best we can. What do we need for a jug band? [mouth bass solo] Well now, What do we need for a jug band? What do we need to make it in this land? We need a slide whistle. Well, we ain't got no whistle. I guess we'll just do the best we can. Well, now, what do we need for a jug band? [whistling solo] Well now, what do we need for a jug band? What do we need to make it in this land? We need a kazoo. Well, we ain't got no kazoo. I guess we'll just do the best we can. Well, now, what do we need for a jug band? Aw, come on, come on, come on, come on! [finger-buzzing solo] What do we need for a jug band? What do we need to make it in this land? We need a band. Well, now, look at our band! I guess we're doing the best we can. Well, what do we need for a jug band? ['band' plays]
6.
I understand. You think that I don't get it, but I do. You need your space. It's your own hand You'll be holding as you lead your heart from me To find its place. And I wish you all the best. I wish you all of everything I couldn't give to you. So as a last request, While you're searching for yourself, there's something you can do: Can we still have the sex? You should be on your own, but even so, Can we still have the sex, Promise me that you'll promise me, before you go. Can't imagine Envisioning forgiveness for breaking me, But I would. More than ever It's ironic how no one can repair me Like you could So what were we If not just a couple spirits in love? Can you grant that to me? Baby throw me a bone? Speaking of… Can we still have the sex? You should be on your own, but even so, Can we still have the sex, Promise me that you'll promise me, before you go. Hush, hush, hush, I know, I know. This is my best idea yet. Simple, but ingenious, so… Can we still have the sex? You should be on your own, but even so, Can we still have the sex, Promise me that you'll promise me, before you go. [Repeat]
7.
Look at you dodging drops Trying to beat the rain Sheltering from the storm You want to be safe and warm Watching the dark clouds form Ducking your head down, and Closing your eyes, while You wince at the thunders roar Water begins to pour Feeling alone once more But don’t miss the rainbow! Storms always pass, soon the day will be clear Don’t miss the rainbow! God’s got a reason for bringing you here! Wipe the drops from your eyes See the light breaking through All the colors of happiness glow- Don’t miss the rainbow- Because you’re too busy hiding From the rain Some days the sun will shine Some days you’re feeling fine Grey skies will come again The sting and the chill of rain All the harsh shades of pain Open your eyes and know Bad storms will always go Red robins sing and play Gold of a warm new day Bright colors guide your way Just don’t miss the rainbow! Storms always pass, soon the day will be clear Don’t miss the rainbow! God’s got a reason for bringing you here! Wipe the drops from your eyes See the light breaking through All the colors of happiness glow- Don’t miss the rainbow- Because you’re too busy hiding From the rain Don’t miss miss the rainbow Hiding from the rain Don’t miss the rainbow Hiding from the rain (repeat and fade)

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This album is made up of songs from the "SpinTunes" songwriting competiton.

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The challenge:
The Bare Necessities: We're taking it easy on you this last round. Write a new original song. Any song you like. But record and produce it using NO instrumentation other than the parts of your own body. This is NOT an a capella challenge...there must be significant use of instrumentation other than your voice. The sounds should be "manmade" and not using other things against the body. (1:30 minute minimum) (they had 8 days)

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released March 13, 2012

Album art by Matt Schubbe

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I used to run a songwriting contest called SpinTunes. Most of the material hosted on this account is a result of that contest. The rest is mostly Minecraft related songs.

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