Modern vocal jazz tune with swing feel and classic piano, acoustic bass, drums backing. Smoldering full-voiced male vocalist croons lyrics that have cosmic, religious overtones about a laughing Buddha who gives peace, love, and transcendence. Fine jazz piano comping and solo work. Beautiful minor key harmonic structure that sends out a positive vibe.
Track details
| Track ID number: | 10105 |
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| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: General & faster jazz -- Jazz: Old-time jazz / Retro jazz |
| Moods/Emotions: | Happy / Joyful / Positive -- Cool / Funky / Strutting -- Laid back / Easy-going / Chilled -- Reflective / Thoughtful / Introspective -- Classy / Elegant / Exclusive |
| Suggested Production Types: | Comedy / Sitcom / Dramedy -- Family / Light Entertainment -- Historical / Retro: 1960's -- Historical / Retro: 1950's -- Historical / Retro: 1920-1940's -- Lounge / Cafe / Lobby / Bar -- Style / Fashion / Make-up |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | vocal jazz, frank sinatra, big band jazz |
| Tempo feel: | Slow -- Medium |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 128 |
| Artist: | Buddy Moncrief |
| Composer: | Buddy Moncrief (BMI) |
| Publisher: | Acoustic SwaneeLand (BMI) |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | Buddy Moncrief |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | CD-quality / 16-bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | Who knows when the sun Will flicker and burn out Cosmic dust cast about Now that's a cold day The Laughing Buddha he knows The day the world will end Rub his pot belly Zen Go on and ask away Ask him why The say the end is near Go on and ask him about All the pain and the doubt And the fear How long will the sun Flicker and burn The hardest lesson to learn Is the one you know But the Buddha he laughs When you look in his eyes Because his love never dies His love never dies Ask him why The say the end is near Go on and ask him about All your pain and your doubt And your fear How long will the sun Flicker and burn The hardest lesson to learn Is the one you know But the Buddha he laughs When you look in his eyes Because his love never dies His love never dies |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Buddy Moncrief
Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Tom Waits, Swanson struts his swingin' and singin'. He loves Dave Frishberg songs and Johnny Walker in a tumbler. He'd like to hear Kurt Elling cover Stone Temple Pilots. Lonnie Johnson is God.
On his latest full-length release "We Can't Party Like We Used To" (2009 Acoustic SwaneeLand), Swanson pounds out 12 original vocal jazz cuts with a cool retro vibe. His bluesy vocals and tasty guitar licks remind of crooners past and present - Sinatra, Cole, John Pizzarelli come to mind - but his clever songwriting has a leaner, edgier feel to it that puts him squarely in the current century.