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Song Parodies -> "Ringtone Composer"
Original Song Title:
"Daydream Believer"
(MP3)Original Performer:
The Monkees
Parody Song Title:
"Ringtone Composer"
Parody Written by:
Bob Emmet/Project Sisyphus
The Lyrics
Of course, my own ringtone is our very own "Butt-Floss Girl." It's really a big hit when it goes off in church.
I could write stuff that’s hard
I learned how at Juilliard
And be ignored until I’m dead and gone
But unlike Stravinsky
I can write for ATT
My greatest masterpiece is two bars long
Hear that little chime?
buy it now online, from a
Ringtone Composer, it’s a
buck ninety-nine
I once lived in a style
decidedly downward mobile
The city bus was all I could afford
Though I wrote whole ballets
It’s this 30-second phrase
That helped me buy this two-year-old Accord
Hear that little tune?
From Rio to Rangoon, I’m a
Ringtone Composer and a
cell phone tycoon
(Instrumental cell phone ringtone break)
When that sound appears
It’s music to the ears of a
Ringtone Composer who’s been
shunned by his peers
No, it ain’t Chopin
but sure beats teaching Band
for a Ringtone Composer
life’s not always what you planned
I learned how at Juilliard
And be ignored until I’m dead and gone
But unlike Stravinsky
I can write for ATT
My greatest masterpiece is two bars long
Hear that little chime?
buy it now online, from a
Ringtone Composer, it’s a
buck ninety-nine
I once lived in a style
decidedly downward mobile
The city bus was all I could afford
Though I wrote whole ballets
It’s this 30-second phrase
That helped me buy this two-year-old Accord
Hear that little tune?
From Rio to Rangoon, I’m a
Ringtone Composer and a
cell phone tycoon
(Instrumental cell phone ringtone break)
When that sound appears
It’s music to the ears of a
Ringtone Composer who’s been
shunned by his peers
No, it ain’t Chopin
but sure beats teaching Band
for a Ringtone Composer
life’s not always what you planned
© 1997 Bob Emmet Hear our tunes, read our spam, let's be friends.
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Some great lines here--"my greatest masterpiece is two bars long", "cell phone tycoon," etc. The pacing's a bit off in places, but I suppose not so far off that it can't be fixed in the performance. Great idea!
What Mason said about the lines. My fave: downwardly mobile.
Thanks guys. I see the phrasing is a little weird. Mostly the syllables match but some of the accents don't. I should mention, though, for the benefit of those who aren't classical fans: "Juilliard " has three syllables ("jew-ly-ard"), at least here, and Chopin is pronounced "sho-PAHN," whether or not it's technically correct.
I thought it was a cute and original idea.
Sir, your greatest 'masterpiece' is 2 bars long ??? ay cohiba !
Creative idea and finely honed
Yeah! Good idea, some funny lines :)
iTuned in and enjoyed this. 555 Keep up the good work, Sisyphites.
Why thanks, Meri, UnKnownVo, AFW, Peregin and Jonathan! Nice to hear from y'all.
(I know this sounds silly but...) How do you get that little copyright mark on your submissions? I'd like to put that on mine sometime!
For an 11 year old parody this is quite impressive and still relevant. Fun stuff, Bob.
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