![Mr. Squirrel - The Bobalu Song [Orignal] @DavesTrumpet](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ipp_fTKTiTQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
DavesTrumpet | Mr. Squirrel - "The Bobalu Song" [Orignal] @DavesTrumpet | Uploaded October 2014 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Mr. Squirrel and his Treetop Wreckers perform their original, "The Bobalu Song"
This song was written for my Boston Terrier, Bailey, who is always being pestered by the many squirrels we have. (I have a huge Oak and a pretty large Walnut tree in my backyard). Anyway, I digitally altered my voice so I would sound like a cartoon squirrel. I don't often do goofy tunes, but I have to admit, this one was pretty fun putting together. I hope you enjoy! Dave
Composed, arranged, & recorded on Oct. 11, 2014
Mr. Squirrel & his Treetop Wreckers
David Miller (me) on:
Vocals (Mr. Squirrel)
Piano
Bass (played on the keyboard)
Parade Drum
Bass Drum (played on the tuned-down parade drum)
Tambourine
Banjo (played on the keyboard)
Harmonica (played on the keyboard)
Strings (keyboard)
Cartoon squirrel image from ToonClips.com
Mr. Squirrel and his Treetop Wreckers perform their original, "The Bobalu Song"
This song was written for my Boston Terrier, Bailey, who is always being pestered by the many squirrels we have. (I have a huge Oak and a pretty large Walnut tree in my backyard). Anyway, I digitally altered my voice so I would sound like a cartoon squirrel. I don't often do goofy tunes, but I have to admit, this one was pretty fun putting together. I hope you enjoy! Dave
Composed, arranged, & recorded on Oct. 11, 2014
Mr. Squirrel & his Treetop Wreckers
David Miller (me) on:
Vocals (Mr. Squirrel)
Piano
Bass (played on the keyboard)
Parade Drum
Bass Drum (played on the tuned-down parade drum)
Tambourine
Banjo (played on the keyboard)
Harmonica (played on the keyboard)
Strings (keyboard)
Cartoon squirrel image from ToonClips.com
![Mr. Squirrel - The Bobalu Song [Orignal]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ipp_fTKTiTQ/hqdefault.jpg "Mr. Squirrel - The Bobalu Song [Orignal]
Mr. Squirrel and his Treetop Wreckers perform their original, The Bobalu Song
This song was written for my Boston Terrier, Bailey, who is always being pestered by the many squirrels we have. (I have a huge Oak and a pretty large Walnut tree in my backyard). Anyway, I digitally altered my voice so I would sound like a cartoon squirrel. I dont often do goofy tunes, but I have to admit, this one was pretty fun putting together. I hope you enjoy! Dave
Composed, arranged, & recorded on Oct. 11, 2014
Mr. Squirrel & his Treetop Wreckers
David Miller (me) on:
Vocals (Mr. Squirrel)
Piano
Bass (played on the keyboard)
Parade Drum
Bass Drum (played on the tuned-down parade drum)
Tambourine
Banjo (played on the keyboard)
Harmonica (played on the keyboard)
Strings (keyboard)
Cartoon squirrel image from ToonClips.com")
![Whats Next? [Original Composition] - David Miller, Flugelhorn](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KDdCS7kaidE/hqdefault.jpg "Whats Next? [Original Composition] - David Miller, Flugelhorn
Whats Next? an jazz original composition.
FREE MP3: http://soundcloud.com/davestrumpet/whats-next-original
or http://tinyurl.com/hjeas8l (several other recordings here as well)
I had posted a previous version earlier, but this is a newly mixed track with improved sound and real drums! Enjoy!!! Dave
Im on all the instruments: flugelhorn, piano & bass (played on keyboard), and drums.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Flugelhorn: Kanstul 1525 Flugelhorn
Mouthpiece: Curry 3FL
Snare Drum: DW pdp Concert Series w/ brushes
Keyboard: Yamaha PSR-E433
Microphone: Royer R-101
PreAmp: PreSonus w/ vintage Telefunken 12AX7 (for added warmth)
Compression: ART Pro VLA II
All into a Tascam DP-008 8-trk digital recorder
Recorded July 2014 and October 2015
Mixed onboard the Tascam, Oct. 17, 2015")
![New Soul [Trumpet Cover] Working Session Excerpt - David Miller, trumpet](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KnXpXogSn64/hqdefault.jpg "New Soul [Trumpet Cover] Working Session Excerpt - David Miller, trumpet
NOTE: My final version can by found here:
https://youtu.be/G-OoW4uYyN4 Please give it a listen. THANKS!!!
I finally found out what this song was called the other day and decided Id like to try a cover of it. Its called, New Soul and its by Yael Naim, from her self-titled 2007 album. Its not a very difficult song (unless you put a bunch of crazy pentatonic runs and high notes in it, which I might just do- Im testing that part out, LOL!), but its such a catchy song! I like it! I think youll like it too!
This is a very rough run-through. Actually I had just eaten a half bag of popcorn and then decided to record this! (I dont really recommend eating popcorn before playing the trumpet- the popcorn skin gets stuck in your teeth!)
I used my Tascam DP008 recorder with its built-in microphone. Thats why you kind of hear the trumpet coming in and out. And on the high stuff at the end, I actually had to place myself as far back from the mic as I could in my small recording room/booth! ;-)
Enjoy! Dave
Tech specs: using my Kanstul Chicago 1000 (copy of Chicago 3X) trumpet. Fun horn to play!")
![Buster Keatons The Boat (1921) [SILENT]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LmGUNGs-1qg/hqdefault.jpg "Buster Keatons The Boat (1921) [SILENT]
One of my favorite Buster Keaton shorts, The Boat follows the misadventures of a determined and sea-bound man and his family as they head off in uncharted waters on-board the Damfino (read/pronounced, Damn, if I know!).
Were lucky to have this film to enjoy in part to actor, James Mason, who purchased Keatons former home in 1952 and found the only print of this film (a nitrate in deteriorating condition), as well as other films, and had them restored. Its interesting too that Keaton is working with children and I think its this point that makes this particular comedy short stand out among all his other works, because here we see him married with children a theme not common to his other movies. And his interacting with the two children in this short probably bears some resemblance to how Buster and his father worked together when Buster was a child performer.
This short is in the public domain and Im uploading a truly silent version with no background music. Im sure youll agree, most times the cheesy, canned music (usually synthesized) isnt necessary. So, here is.... The Boat starring Buster Keaton! Enjoy!
You can read more about this silent short, here:
http://www.busterkeaton.com/Films/B10_The_Boat.html")
