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Title: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: ChrisPrice on April 29, 2021, 12:31:57 AM
It’s past midnight so I guess I’m good to post this!

Give someone like me a headline like ‘Bigfoot Kept Lumberjack As Love Slave’ and there’s gonna be mischief!! I doubt this will go down as my finest musical achievement – I bloody hope not anyway – but the ideas for this came to me right away and it was a blast to record. I hope the neighbours weren’t listening!!



Sasquatch (Massive Wood)

Bigfoot kept lumberjack as a love slave
in a million dollar beachside house
Bigfoot kept lumberjack as a love slave
in a million dollar beachside house

Deep in the forest of Californ-i-a
An axe and chainsaw massacre that day

As the timber fall they hear a strange call             
Somethin’ that could not be understood
He was fifteen feet tall stood behind a massive wood

Bigfoot kept lumberjack as a love slave
in a million dollar beachside house
Bigfoot kept lumberjack as a love slave
in a million dollar beachside house

Sasquatch was an entrepreneurial kind
they say that he made his dough from a life of crime

He was still wild, so his English wasn’t good
Bigfoot’s intentions were clearly understood
He was fifteen feet tall stood behind a massive wood

Bigfoot kept lumberjack as a love slave
in a million dollar beachside house
Bigfoot kept lumberjack as a love slave
in a million dollar beachside house

Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: pompeyjazz on April 29, 2021, 09:25:38 AM
Brilliant @ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723)  ;D ;D You were thrown two totally obtuse headlines and then managed not only to incorporate them in a song but used the two headlines as a catchy as hell hook - I've listened to this a few times this morning and it's an absolute earworm, you b******  :) :)

I love the feel of the backing track, you've managed to combine a kinda tribal beat with an incessant, infectious riff. Great vocals and the sound FX top it off - Plus a great Soundcloud pic

Another top quality submission Chris and I'm going to be singing this all day  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: ChrisPrice on April 29, 2021, 09:53:51 AM
@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) Thank you mate. It was a real laugh to do. As long as it makes folks smile that'll do me! ;D
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: Sterix on April 29, 2021, 10:00:42 AM
Well that's how you take a curve ball and smack it out of the park. Wonderful stuff, Chris!
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: rightly on April 29, 2021, 11:31:13 AM
is this a true story
lumberjacks deserve all they get!

lol

what fun!
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: Wicked Deeds on April 29, 2021, 11:49:55 AM
@ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723),

Immediately catchy delivering a very mischievous message.  Beware of the woods and also the beach.  As ever , this is quality Chris.  Grear fun!

Paul
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: Jamie on April 29, 2021, 03:56:38 PM
@ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723)

Hi Chris, ;D ;D ;D ;D ??? :o :-X What can I say? It's hard not to laugh....Brilliantly hooky song and beautifully played and sung. Excellent contribution to the competition!

Nice one!

Jamie
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: MichaelA on April 30, 2021, 11:44:37 AM
Wow, amazing chorus @ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723), extremely catchy and like the rest of the song, loads of fun. The doubled vocals worked really well, the riff is incessant and little details like the off beat hi-hat all come together to make a most polished offering. Bound to be a crowd favourite when you’re next gigging.  :D

Great entry.
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: Sebandme on April 30, 2021, 06:00:05 PM
Wow.... This is great!!!! Absolutely loved that intro.... What a catchy chorus too!!! Well done    :D
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: moraamarolaloba on April 30, 2021, 08:30:13 PM
Hola @ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723)

The atmosphere of the intro and the scream and subsequent grunts are wonderful, and then the song, with so much positive energy and good work ... Great track, a very entertaining listening.

Stay safe

Mora
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: montydog on May 02, 2021, 02:03:54 PM
Hi @ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723) This is off the scale! The rhythmic riff is brilliant and that chorus is soooo catchy. Love the sound effects and the clever lyrics. What an absolute blast. Genius.
M
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: Kafla on May 02, 2021, 05:41:42 PM
This is a bit special ❤️

Wonderful intro and love the energy - always hard to get that into a hime recording....

Marvellously epic 💝
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: LostBoy on May 02, 2021, 10:00:36 PM
Ah man! I can hear how much fun you are having with this. Sooo good! Great vibe and as someone else mentioned this would be great live! I love it. 👹🎶👊🏻🎶🤪
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: 5 guys named Lars on May 10, 2021, 10:32:38 AM
Great fun @ChrisPrice (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22723)  :D. Powerful full-blooded performance & a very catchy hook. Excellent production & musicianship. Inspired to include both headlines..I´m having enough problems just doing one of mine. :). Marvellous work.
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: adamfarr on May 10, 2021, 07:30:33 PM
Super fun track - you'd never know that it was based on some random headlines. Love the energetic guitars, lyrics and the vocal delivery.
Marvelous stuff - fine musical achievements are great but being entertaining is as important or maybe even more...
   
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: ChrisPrice on May 10, 2021, 07:42:12 PM
@adamfarr (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20124) @5 guys named Lars (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22535) @LostBoy (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20481) @Kafla @montydog (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18653) @moraamarolaloba (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21233) @Sebandme (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22491) @Jamie (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19125) @Wicked Deeds (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19231) @MichaelA (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21274) @rightly (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20219) @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) @Sterix (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=22024)

Hope I haven't missed anyone...Thanks so much for your kind words and enthusiasm. It was meant to be fun and, if it's raised a smile or two, that's good enough for me and Sasquatch! ;D
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: PaulAds on May 10, 2021, 09:39:49 PM
This is brilliant, Chris...great fun and it'll be tough for anyone to beat this one as far as the challenge.

Love the pounding rhythm, humour and rocking guitars!
Title: Re: Sasquatch (Headline Challenge)
Post by: MonnoDB on May 14, 2021, 07:30:47 PM
Woah!!!!! Brilliant!!!! This challenge is producing some fantastic stuff..

LOVED THIS!!! Great energy... had me tapping my foot from the get go.. Lyrics are really great..

Respect!