Chris writes and delivers all the rhymes, and comes up with the initial musical ideas for the songs, often supplying a bass line or guitar part. Dan takes the bare skeleton that Chris provides, and fleshes it out, programming drum beats, samples, organ, piano & synth parts, etc.
The result is music that's hip-hop and rap, but isn't afraid to bring in any other element that pops into Dan & Chris's minds - punk, jazz, psychedelic. The recording process is almost a stream of consciousness approach for some elements, with first takes often being the tracks that define the direction of the music.
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The group has recently morphed into a real, touring band, and contributions from the new band members will show up on the new full-length CD, along with the usual studio collaborations between Dan & Chris.
Louisiana Truth Potion and the Human Thought Recorder
The Mad Conductor Lyrics
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Part the sand i want the rubies and the gold doubloons
Ive been hitinn' the saloon since high-noon
Mucho tequila now i'm fired up
Wormwood on ice in an iron cup
Got an earache in my mind
One eye in the lime and the iodine
That tune of the honkytonk has got me doin that zombie walk
Betta watch out for the posey hoes dosey-doh round we go
X your O's like tic tac toe. where we stop don't nobody know
But you ain't nothin but a number
If you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen
My lice are itchin' and whoah this medicine is fuckin bitchin
Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius what's yer monkey diagnosis
Supercallifragilisticexpialadocious
Lemme break it down. i'm a hooligan from outta town
Gettin' rude again with a louder sound
Everything is connected like my wrist ankles and neck when i'm arrested
My dome is doin donuts in the dungeon im possess-ed
Too many suits in the hood tonight, cut a rug on the moon in the pale blue light
What to do when the dot on a question mark is a wormhole into Jurassic park
Beetlejuice, bloody mary, candy man. DRINK KOOLAID
Then im bouncin' off in a getaway boat down the highway facing the golden sun
I hope you know to never argue with a crazy man
Youll have a heart attack, you oughta know by now
Circulating down to soot, try to stomp my foot, yo, it won't stay put
Concentrate your weapon and keep it movin', everybody move it
How do you like your music?
Ill and fresh or dumb and stupid
I find its easy to be green when im oozing
I purchase product on sullivan from a dependable vendor
MR. CACCIATORE NEAR THE MEDICAL CENTER
The Mad Conductor's song "Louisiana Truth Potion and the Human Thought Recorder" is a surreal and chaotic journey through a wild and fantastical landscape. The lyrics are full of vivid and bizarre imagery, combining elements of old-west saloons, carnival sideshows, and sci-fi movies. The singer of the song seems to be a hard-drinking, rough-and-tumble character who is on a constant search for treasure and adventure. He is surrounded by a cast of strange and unsettling characters, such as Dr. Zaius (a character from the Planet of the Apes franchise), Beetlejuice, Bloody Mary, and Candy Man.
The song is full of references to popular culture, from the classic children's song "Skip to My Lou" to the sci-fi film "Jurassic Park." The chorus of the song asks, "How do you like your music? / Ill and fresh or dumb and stupid?" which seems to be a reflection on the state of contemporary music and the way that people consume it.
Overall, "Louisiana Truth Potion and the Human Thought Recorder" is a frenetic and disjointed journey through pop culture, mixing elements of the old and the new into a chaotic and surreal whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Quick to draw, i've seen this place before
I am familiar with this place and ready to act upon it.
Part the sand i want the rubies and the gold doubloons
I am determined to obtain valuable treasures buried in the sand.
Ive been hitinn' the saloon since high-noon
I have been drinking at the saloon since noon.
Mucho tequila now i'm fired up
I am feeling energized by the large amount of tequila I have consumed.
Wormwood on ice in an iron cup
I am drinking absinthe on the rocks in a metal cup.
Got an earache in my mind
I am hearing unpleasant sounds in my head.
One eye in the lime and the iodine
One of my eyes is stinging from the acidic fruit and antiseptic element.
That tune of the honkytonk has got me doin that zombie walk
The music played at the honkytonk is making me dance like a zombie.
Skip to my lou and the 1, 2 haunt
I am skipping and dancing to the beat.
Betta watch out for the posey hoes dosey-doh round we go
Be careful of the dancing flower ladies as we move in circles.
X your O's like tic tac toe. where we stop don't nobody know
Let's play tic tac toe, but we don't know where it will end.
But you ain't nothin but a number
You are insignificant to me.
If you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen
If you cannot handle pressure, then leave this environment.
My lice are itchin' and whoah this medicine is fuckin bitchin
I am experiencing lice and pleasantly surprised by the effects of the medicine.
Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius what's yer monkey diagnosis
Dr. Zaius, what is your analysis of the monkey situation?
Supercallifragilisticexpialadocious
A nonsense, made-up word to express excitement.
Lemme break it down. i'm a hooligan from outta town
Let me explain - I am a troublemaker from a different location.
Gettin' rude again with a louder sound
I am becoming disrespectful and loud once more.
Everything is connected like my wrist ankles and neck when i'm arrested
All parts of my body are linked, just like when I am handcuffed.
My dome is doin donuts in the dungeon im possess-ed
My head is spinning while I am in captivity and possibly possessed.
Too many suits in the hood tonight, cut a rug on the moon in the pale blue light
There are too many well-dressed people in my neighborhood tonight, so I want to dance on the moon.
What to do when the dot on a question mark is a wormhole into Jurassic park
What to do when a simple question leads to a complex, unpredictable situation.
Beetlejuice, bloody mary, candy man. DRINK KOOLAID
Names of fictional characters and a popular drink to emphasize the unpredictability of life.
Then im bouncin' off in a getaway boat down the highway facing the golden sun
I am escaping in a boat, driving towards the sun.
I hope you know to never argue with a crazy man
It is unwise to dispute with someone who is mentally unstable.
Youll have a heart attack, you oughta know by now
You will get a heart attack, and you should have been aware of this by now.
Circulating down to soot, try to stomp my foot, yo, it won't stay put
I am feeling down and attempting to stomp my foot, but it won't stay in place.
Concentrate your weapon and keep it movin', everybody move it
Focus your weapon and keep pushing forward, everyone move.
How do you like your music?
Do you enjoy the type of music played?
Ill and fresh or dumb and stupid
Should the music be innovative or lackluster?
I find its easy to be green when im oozing
It is easy to be envious when I am in a bad situation.
I purchase product on sullivan from a dependable vendor
I buy my goods from a trustworthy seller on Sullivan Street.
MR. CACCIATORE NEAR THE MEDICAL CENTER
The name of a person or location, unclear of its significance.
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@stanleycupchamps2009
great song for smonkin da weed
@Stubhose
MC Devlin is da man!