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Here's a piano track that uses melody notes of Phoebe's "Smelly Cat" song on Friends. Phoebe, actress Lisa Kudrow, said it was originally for her dog. Anyway, I used the notes on "Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat" which were BBB- BAA-. Then I developed my own work from there. Decided to title the album "For Love of Phoebe".
Decided to delete these versions. I redid all of them.
Best, John
Last edited by John Lawrence Schick; 04/29/2607:42 AM.
I can't hear it well; my laptop sound sucks. But I hear the 'inspiration' from "Smelly Cat" but quickly hear you craft it as something else. "Phoebe" had a 'body of work' on "Friends", "Sticky Shoes", and others. "Friends" were my 'friends' for ten years, a delight to see and hear them be themselves. They 'became' themselves over time. Binge watching you see characters blossom, 'Phoebe', for example, becoming the 'floopy' doofus whose philosophies were generally sound. You can see her grow the character from the early episodes, soon in later episodes to a level of completeness she then played on for the decade of the work ahead. Love the Title, "For The Love Of Phoebe". It can endure as an instrumental composition, under that Title.
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I can't hear it well; my laptop sound sucks. But I hear the 'inspiration' from "Smelly Cat" but quickly hear you craft it as something else. "Phoebe" had a 'body of work' on "Friends", "Sticky Shoes", and others. "Friends" were my 'friends' for ten years, a delight to see and hear them be themselves. They 'became' themselves over time. Binge watching you see characters blossom, 'Phoebe', for example, becoming the 'floopy' doofus whose philosophies were generally sound. You can see her grow the character from the early episodes, soon in later episodes to a level of completeness she then played on for the decade of the work ahead. Love the Title, "For The Love Of Phoebe". It can endure as an instrumental composition, under that Title.
Thanks Gary! Yes, watching Friends is a temporary escape from the turmoil around us. Phoebe is my favorite, but all 6 characters do a great job. I doubt I'd ever come across any of them in real life.
I'm sure some of the Friends cast and crew might get a kick out of this as well. :-)
Well done, sir.
Peace, Dave
Thanks Dave! I'm considering doing a piano lounge album of Phoebe songs. She's done 56 all together on Friends. I'd be able to have a month of fun! I think I'll start with "Crusty Old Man" or "Sticky Feet".
Yes, I'm sure you're right about the recognition. But this piano track only exists because of this short song by Phoebe. I used her first couple measures to develop my music for this.
Her singing of that is enticing. Great that you have captured and extended it.
If it were to become a hit, with your rendition, how would the royalties work?
First, I don't think there would be a copyright issue. They're too different. That being said, I did send an email to Lisa Kudrow's publicity agent. I doubt this would become a hit.
Makes sense to me to send this to her publicity agent as your version and "homage" is of potential PR value and it IS a beautiful piece of music...and as you say different enough not to be a problem and close oenough to be inspired by it
Also reflection of what makes you a professional who makes their living in music. Taking care of business
Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick
Originally Posted by Bill Draper
Her singing of that is enticing. Great that you have captured and extended it.
If it were to become a hit, with your rendition, how would the royalties work?
First, I don't think there would be a copyright issue. They're too different. That being said, I did send an email to Lisa Kudrow's publicity agent. I doubt this would become a hit.
Thanks, John
If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop
Makes sense to me to send this to her publicity agent as your version and "homage" is of potential PR value and it IS a beautiful piece of music...and as you say different enough not to be a problem and close oenough to be inspired by it
Also reflection of what makes you a professional who makes their living in music. Taking care of business
Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick
Originally Posted by Bill Draper
Her singing of that is enticing. Great that you have captured and extended it.
If it were to become a hit, with your rendition, how would the royalties work?
First, I don't think there would be a copyright issue. They're too different. That being said, I did send an email to Lisa Kudrow's publicity agent. I doubt this would become a hit.
Thanks, John
Yes, I would feel better if they gave me permission, John.
Thanks Dave! I'm considering doing a piano lounge album of Phoebe songs. She's done 56 all together on Friends. I'd be able to have a month of fun! I think I'll start with "Crusty Old Man" or "Sticky Feet".
OMG! YES!!
You could title your album "PB & J" (Phoebe Buffay and John) :-)
Annual Earnings: Like the other five lead cast members, Kudrow reportedly earns approximately $20 million per year in residuals from Friends. Facebook Facebook +1 Negotiated Share: This income stems from a landmark deal the cast made in 2004, granting each of them 2% of the show's syndication profits. Facebook Facebook +1 Ownership of the Songs: While Kudrow helped compose melodies, the lyrics were written by show staff, and the rights to the songs typically belong to the production company, Warner Bros.
20 mil a year for some stupid show 20 years ago , Not bad
Last edited by bennash; 03/30/2610:20 AM.
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The "Main Four" Deals: The primary cast (Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards) all continue to benefit from the show's massive, ongoing popularity, which generates roughly $1 billion per year for Warner Bros.
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Just added #9 titled "My Mother's Ashes Dirge". For some reason to hear it you'll have to copy & paste it to your browser. I'm not sure why this link isn't highlighted like the other ones?
I'll be doing one more. !0 is as far as I can go without effecting my mental health.
Last edited by John Lawrence Schick; 04/05/2605:17 PM.
That’s great John. You made Smelly Cat believable.
Thanks Cal! Yeah, as terrible as Phoebe's songs are, they worked well on Friends. Hilarious! I liked the challenge to make legitimate piano music out of them. Kept me busy for several weeks. Gave me a boost. Good to see you on JPF!
Smelly Cat is awesome...familiar yet different and you really coloured it
Sticky Shoes is a moody 4note walkdown that you took to town...simple and creative
CUMS goes entirely against its title in lively energetic way
That Appassionata sound exactly like its title
THAD is another that immediately and throughout evokes two hearts and emotion...exellent in my books and a tip of the hat Mr Schick
Asian Goats shows you at work JLS.....theme, structure, explorations
Love how you took that triplet into the next sections throughout your time among the tangled bodies..added to the foreboding nature of the music
Ahh...again the pro...Grandma's Waltz is sublime
Had to take Mother's Ashes to my browser myself (link not enabled for me) but it was definitely worth dirging goodbye to her
Had such a nice time in the shower I almost threw my soap across the room.
Thank you for letting me have some fun listening to you work John. Well worth the time to listen through
Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick
Here's a piano track that uses melody notes of Phoebe's "Smelly Cat" song on Friends. Phoebe, actress Lisa Kudrow, said it was originally for her dog. Anyway, I used the notes on "Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat" which were BBB- BAA-. Then I developed my own work from there. Decided to title the album "For Love of Phoebe".
Wow! Thanks for the complete review, John. I sent a CD of these to Lisa Kudrow's (Phoebe) agent. I don't want to use these without permission. I think Warner owns the copyrights.
Yes, and shame on Beethoven for his variations on "God Save the King" or Mozart's variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Not to mention hundreds of other variations from songs. Also, anyone making cover songs would fall into the same category of using someone else's work (known as renditions). Ha, ha...
John
Last edited by John Lawrence Schick; 05/14/2603:04 PM.
Yes, and shame on Beethoven for his variations on "God Save the King" or Mozart's variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Not to mention hundreds of other variations from songs. Also, anyone making cover songs would fall into the same category of using someone else's work (known as renditions). Ha, ha...
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