An ARGH! Tune: Strange Signals (Classic New Wave/Dance-Pop)

This one was a blast, especially when everything started coming together. This is my tribute song to The B-52s, which was a fun band with great, hooky songs that were so original and yet also had a Retro 50's/Beach Party vibe and style. Their songs were weird. Their vocals had character.

Strange Signals (Classic New Wave/Dance-Pop)

So when I do these inspired songs based on bands' music - I start with the story. What story can I tell that would seem to fit into that band's playbook (or should I say setlist)? I know The B-52's have done a couple of alien-related songs, and "Planet Claire" is one of my favorite songs. So an alien song...

I thought an alien invasion would be fun, but the twist is they came here to create their own dance club. 

My play on words in this song could go a few ways: 

1.) Aliens are fun and friendly with a great dance club.  -- or --
2.) They are sinister, hypnotizing humans using strange radio signals (hence the screams and moans). There's a third take too.
3.) The singer is possibly attracted to the alien, and the alien is reciprocating, giving her strange vibes, feelings... signals.
Your pick!

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I also made a slightly longer version of this song. It's unlisted, so it cannot be seen on my channel, but it can be seen here with this link: https://youtu.be/AixqV-lospM

Created using UDIO.com and Audition for touch-up
Music:"Strange Signals" lyrics and arrangement by Jim Romer

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An ARGH! Tune: Roadside Prophet (Classic 80's Rock)

Inspired by one of my favorite bands of all time, R.E.M., I still remember reading about their first EP in Rolling Stone: the blue-toned gargoyle on the album cover and the praises the critic gave this new group from Athens, Georgia. I soon bought "Chronic Town" and was immediately hooked. 

Little did I know how much this EP album would influence my record collecting addiction. Because of this album, I stopped buying 60's and 70's albums and focused on the here and now with music. Because of this album, I would buy any record I found from IRS Records. Because of this album, I would travel to more obscure record shops. Because of this album, I discovered other like-minded listeners from local college radio stations - the era of college rock.

Roadside Prophet (Classic 80's Rock)

This song is about a wandering figure, a roadside prophet, who observes the world around him while reflecting on change and the passage of time. He walks from dawn to dusk, symbolizing a journey through life and its transformations.

I thought of this character because there is (or was) a similar man in Bermuda who stood by the road and waved to people and cars every day. Local people would tell us how he did this nearly every day after he retired. Everyone who lived in the area knew him by name. Locals said they would talk to him for a while, some bringing him food, water, or a cup of coffee. Tourists would often be seen getting their pictures taken with him. I don't remember his name, but I do remember seeing him every time we passed his standing spot near the main road bus stop. That was so long ago... I wonder if he's still out there.

Created using UDIO.com and Audition for touch-up
Music: "Roadside Prophet" lyrics and arrangement by Jim Romer

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