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Title: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Billy on September 09, 2013, 09:47:31 AM
This was done a while back but I've given it a new lease of life. Thanks to Donna for her excellent wordery. Hey, I'm even making up my own words.

I think most people thought this would end up a rock number.....sorry to disappoint but I went another route. A little nod to the great Donald Fagen.

Thanks for listening

Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Lyrics - Donna Devine
Music and Vocals - Billy Playle

v1)
She was velvet and lace
Had a Botticelli face
My knees went all aquiver
I quickly pawed through
My best bad habits
For something good to give her

Pre-chorus
But you can’t tell a book by its cover
Or see into the mind of a lover

Chorus
‘Cause I thought my destiny had turned around
My life would stop being random
But Lady Luck slipped off her gown
And out stepped Madam Mayhem     

(v2)
Mysteriously wild
She was a true Nature’s child
As I learned to my surprise
And I quickly found
We had plenty in common
That decorum couldn’t disguise

Pre-chorus
You don’t know the chocolate till you bite it
And the match won’t burn till you light it                                                 

Chorus
Well I thought my destiny had turned around
My life would stop being random
But Lady Luck slipped off her gown
And out stepped Madam Mayhem     

Bridge
What a twinkle of mischief                                   
In those innocent eyes
She’s launched a roller coaster
But I’m loving the ride

Pre-chorus
See, you can’t tell a book by its cover
Or see into the mind of a lover

Chorus
Yeah, I thought my destiny had turned around
My life would stop being random
But Lady Luck slipped off her gown
And out stepped Madam Mayhem   

© 2010 Donna Devine 

Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: stoman on September 09, 2013, 12:08:38 PM
Definitely Steely Dan through and through! Mr. Fagen couldn't have done this better. Great work, Donna & Billy.

If there was anything to complain about, then it would be the somewhat cheap sounds of the midi instruments. But you played everything perfectly, as always, and the composition is totally pro!

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Tricia41 on September 10, 2013, 12:55:52 PM
Sounds great, and I love when you hit that high note!!! ;D
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Billy on September 11, 2013, 10:40:29 AM
 ;D

Thanks Tricia. Yeah, that's pretty high...even for me.
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Paulo on September 11, 2013, 01:57:27 PM
Sounds great Billy, I love the way you do the brass stuff...

Stefeen, what cheap sound are you talking about? Damn, all of it sounds great to me  ;D
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: stoman on September 11, 2013, 02:19:18 PM
Quote from: Paulo on September 11, 2013, 01:57:27 PM
Sounds great Billy, I love the way you do the brass stuff...

Stefeen, what cheap sound are you talking about? Damn, all of it sounds great to me  ;D

The composition, the arrangement, the lyrics, the performances - all perfect. But the sounds are clearly recognizable as midi.

Regards,
  Steffen
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: gbm on September 13, 2013, 06:02:16 PM
Billy,

nice tune! smooth!! radio friendly!

 :)
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: CosmicDolphin on September 17, 2013, 03:32:15 PM
Very smooth Billy !

I think the midi parts sounded quite expensive  :o  And quite realistic...I've heard real parts that sounded more fake than this :)

Well played Sir , another very professional song.

Where's the double album ? Surely you have more than enough by now ?

CD
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: rightonthemark on September 17, 2013, 10:30:37 PM
cool tune.
kinda feel like I'm in the lounge from threes company sipping an adult beverage waiting for a blind date...or something like that.
great sound and performances.
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Donna on September 18, 2013, 03:55:39 AM
I love your re-take on this, Billy. :)
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: soulfrontier on October 08, 2013, 01:49:06 AM
That's a fantastic piece of music! All sounds are clear and realistic and it all sounds so perfectly. Also your vocals Billy...great! Who could do it better?

Very enjoyable tune.
  :)
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Billy on October 10, 2013, 01:49:28 AM
Wow. Thanks for listening and all the comments.

I'd like to do an album around this style of music.....maybe one day?  ::)
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: PVD on October 10, 2013, 10:44:59 PM
B/D:

Great feel, love the lyric Donna.  Billy, keep in mind NY Attitude when you look to an album, it fits this style I believe.

Great work guys.

Paul
Title: Re: Out Stepped Madam Mayhem
Post by: Zax on October 26, 2013, 11:00:13 PM
Again... Excellent production!!

Sounds very professional!

Frank