The Velvet Elvis Odyssey: Unearthing Musical Gems | Dsus2Δ7
Ladies and gentlemen, fellow audiophiles, and seekers of the rarest musical gems,
Rest assured, this ain't your run-of-the-mill spam email – I promise, no sponsors in sight. What we have here is a bona fide exploration of the musical universe, an adventure that'll leave you craving more or further your indifference.
The Velvet Prelude
Picture this: a guitar gently weeping, and plug-ins tinkering with Garage Band's heartstrings. A chord played on a MIDI controller sent us down a rabbit hole, yearning to uncover its origin. Armed with a reversed piano chord finder and a trusty guitar chord finder, we embarked on our quest. The elusive Dmaj7sus2 led us to YouTube, where a seemingly random soul strummed its enigmatic beauty. A mere 2.4k views adorned a video posted 11 years ago – yet, we had to show our appreciation with a thumbs-up.
And there it was, our testimonial for all to see:
An Internet Serenade
As the internet's currents carried us downstream, we stumbled upon a Taylor Swift bio-pic, and an Ariana Grande pre-stardom snippet – both captivating in their own right. Then, serendipity took the reins.
Dreaming Alongside a Legend
In the company of John Phillips and his iconic "California Dreamin'," we couldn't help but wonder about the maestro's studio escapades. Did his creative process mirror our own, struggling to weave that perfect tune? The difference was stark; he experienced that moment of artistic revelation that shot through the sky like fireworks on a dark Fourth of July night. Alas, such heights eluded us. In our rural haven, fires were aplenty, and our two-pack of Neewer YouTuber lights illuminated our creative space – or masked our mundane conference calls – with budget-friendly flair.
So we ventured further:
"John Phillips on Mama's + Papa's Beatles Beach Boys Michele and more - Later 2/21/90" Watch Here
Rest assured, this ain't your run-of-the-mill spam email – I promise, no sponsors in sight. What we have here is a bona fide exploration of the musical universe, an adventure that'll leave you craving more or further your indifference.
The Velvet Prelude
Picture this: a guitar gently weeping, and plug-ins tinkering with Garage Band's heartstrings. A chord played on a MIDI controller sent us down a rabbit hole, yearning to uncover its origin. Armed with a reversed piano chord finder and a trusty guitar chord finder, we embarked on our quest. The elusive Dmaj7sus2 led us to YouTube, where a seemingly random soul strummed its enigmatic beauty. A mere 2.4k views adorned a video posted 11 years ago – yet, we had to show our appreciation with a thumbs-up.
And there it was, our testimonial for all to see:
@JohnCanales 57 minutes ago (edited)I am writing a song and searching for that cord on YouTube. I was playing it on a MIDI keyboard but I'm amazed that you produced content that is exactly what I didn't know I needed. Thank you.
An Internet Serenade
As the internet's currents carried us downstream, we stumbled upon a Taylor Swift bio-pic, and an Ariana Grande pre-stardom snippet – both captivating in their own right. Then, serendipity took the reins.
In the company of John Phillips and his iconic "California Dreamin'," we couldn't help but wonder about the maestro's studio escapades. Did his creative process mirror our own, struggling to weave that perfect tune? The difference was stark; he experienced that moment of artistic revelation that shot through the sky like fireworks on a dark Fourth of July night. Alas, such heights eluded us. In our rural haven, fires were aplenty, and our two-pack of Neewer YouTuber lights illuminated our creative space – or masked our mundane conference calls – with budget-friendly flair.
So we ventured further:
A Glimpse into John's Psyche
John Phillips was a character – no two ways about it. He openly admitted a recording blunder in "I Saw Her Again" after a gentle prodding from none other than Paul McCartney. Fun tidbits, just in case you did catch that last video (which, let's face it, you probably didn't).
One moment he was laying down his personal philosophy, emphasizing that emotions couldn't be caught up with. The next, he delved into the intricate web of blood samples, the Charles Manson murders, and a tapestry of lavish rock-star anecdotes.
The Sonic Alchemy of the '60s
The mid-'60s treated our ears to sonic sorcery, thanks to producer Lester Louis Adler. The mix in California Dreamin' was a masterstroke, resonating through time.
Did you know The Beach Boys tackled "California Dreamin'"? It even found its way into the fourth season of "Stranger Things" by the Duffer Brothers. Speaking of which, Matt Duffer's bio bore a curious link – "feeddart.com." Naturally, we tapped, and our reward was a hilarious redirect to the Netflix landing page for "Stranger Things." 🤣 Surely, even his brother Ross would crack a grin!
"California Dreamin'" covered by The Beach Boys Watch Here
Interruption: The Soundscape Fades
Just as we were lost in this symphonic odyssey, my trusty AirPods died abruptly ending this journey and this article. 💔
And so, dear readers, concludes another thrilling chapter in our ongoing musical expedition. We hope you've savored this journey as much as we have, and who's to say where the digital tides will carry us next?
John Phillips was a character – no two ways about it. He openly admitted a recording blunder in "I Saw Her Again" after a gentle prodding from none other than Paul McCartney. Fun tidbits, just in case you did catch that last video (which, let's face it, you probably didn't).
One moment he was laying down his personal philosophy, emphasizing that emotions couldn't be caught up with. The next, he delved into the intricate web of blood samples, the Charles Manson murders, and a tapestry of lavish rock-star anecdotes.
John retold a story he's told many times about the winter of 1963 in New York. His songwriting experience of California Dreamin' breathed lyrics and song structure into Michelle Phillips' pen. He later divorced her in 1969 and then married Dennis hopper shortly after he played the character 'Moon' in the film "True Grit" (the film has been graded 3.6 stars on Letterboxd). She ended up receiving half of the writing credits on the grounds that she transcribed the noises and lyrics coming out of the American singer-songwriter's mouth.
JP: "Write this down I think this might be good. you know"
MP: "Leave me alone I'm trying to sleep. Okay. Just leave me alone. '
JP: "Okay, okay."
Thirty minutes later, straddling the fence of dawn as a modest tempest frosted the edges of their high-rise windows, he coaxed her out of bed to write it down. He was on a roll, and it was easier for him to create the song's concepts rather than take multiple breaks to jot it down on a previously used takeout napkin. If I woke my newlywed up in the middle of the night there would be a price to pay. "God bless his soul" as any Texan grandmother would say spilling the tea in alignment with Bridge party etiquette.
"The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' (Official HD Video)" Watch Here
The mid-'60s treated our ears to sonic sorcery, thanks to producer Lester Louis Adler. The mix in California Dreamin' was a masterstroke, resonating through time.
Did you know The Beach Boys tackled "California Dreamin'"? It even found its way into the fourth season of "Stranger Things" by the Duffer Brothers. Speaking of which, Matt Duffer's bio bore a curious link – "feeddart.com." Naturally, we tapped, and our reward was a hilarious redirect to the Netflix landing page for "Stranger Things." 🤣 Surely, even his brother Ross would crack a grin!
"California Dreamin'" covered by The Beach Boys Watch Here
Just as we were lost in this symphonic odyssey, my trusty AirPods died abruptly ending this journey and this article. 💔
And so, dear readers, concludes another thrilling chapter in our ongoing musical expedition. We hope you've savored this journey as much as we have, and who's to say where the digital tides will carry us next?
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