Free Kitten – Seasick lyrics

posted by Rob on February 5, 2013 at 7:38 pm | Comments (1)

Back in August 2008, I was streaming alternative/indie rock music on Pandora.com. I set my computer up to record the audio from the browser so I could listen to the songs again later and buy the ones I like. The only problem with that is my recordings are purely audio and therefore don’t tell me the names of the songs being played or their artists.

I’ve been able to figure out what all of the songs are by typing some of their lyrics into Google, EXCEPT FOR ONE. I have no idea who the artist is, what the name of the song is, or when it was released. I assume it came out sometime in the late 1990s or early 2000s. It couldn’t be later than 2008. I’ve searched Google for the lyrics, but four-and-a-half years later, I still get nothing. What is this song??

Here are the lyrics. Some of the words are a bit difficult to understand, but I interpreted them the best I could:

Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow
Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow

Sally sells seashells by the seashore
Peddling her nonsense until her big score
When by sheer force, she climbs aboard
Captain of a ship that nevermore
She says I like the cut of your jib
Something like that, but not so glib
His eyes go wide, he clears his throat- “Ah ah ah”
I like you ’cause you float my boat

Tripped on a rope that was coiled on the deck
Whispered I love you, pressure under crack
Her moony lakes, the tide turned rough
And he plays the brig to get unstuck
El Capitan says, “Walk the plank”
She’d stop the order, but she’s outranked
So peacefully she jumps into the drink
Secretly hoping his ship will sink
Tucked away by a far east breeze
She sings the shanty to calm the seas
I hope you get what you want, but then again, I hope you don’t
I hope you get what you want, but then again, I hope you don’t
I hope you get what you want, but then again, I hope that you don’t
‘Cause it ain’t me, it ain’t me, it ain’t me, it ain’t me

I’m hoping at least one person on Earth knows what this song is and also happens to type some of the lyrics into Google. This blog post will come up, since it’s the only source of the lyrics on the entire internet at the moment.

If anyone out there knows what this song is, please leave a comment and end this mystery. It’s been driving me crazy since 2008!

UPDATE:

Two minutes after I created this post, I remembered about the Shazam mobile app. I thought it would be a long shot, but I installed it on my phone anyway and held it up to my computer speakers. Within seconds, it correctly identified the song as “Seasick” by Free Kitten (Kim Gordon and Julia Cafritz’s group). What the heck?! I feel stupid for not giving Shazam a chance sooner.

And my educated guess about the song’s release date was wrong. It’s from the album Inherit, which came out in May 2008.

Mystery finally solved! And as of right now, this blog post is still the only online source for the lyrics.

P.S. Julia Cafritz was in the 1980s band Pussy Galore with Cristina Martinez, who I used to work with. Crazy!

UPDATE 2:

Ok, so I found one other web site on the entire internet that posted the lyrics to this song…sort of. Sandre posted her interpretation of the lyrics to “Seasick” on her blog in June 2009. This never showed up when I typed different parts of the lyrics into Google because most of Sandre’s interpretation is wrong. Yes, some of the words are difficult to make out and maybe English isn’t her first language…I don’t know. But that’s why her post never showed up in my search results until now, when I searched for “Free Kitten Seasick lyrics” instead. Good attempt, though.

99% of the lyrics I posted above sound correct to me. Maybe Kim Gordon or Julia Cafritz will find this post someday and verify them.

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Guitar Lesson – Spaceman by Harry Nilsson

posted by Rob on June 24, 2012 at 7:45 pm | Comments (1)

Here’s my new video guitar lesson, “Spaceman” by Harry Nilsson:

YouTube – Spaceman by Harry Nilsson – How to play cool songs

I hope my instructions help!

This is from Nilsson’s 1972 album Son of Schmilsson. It’s a great yet underrated classic rock song, featuring fantastic vocals by Nilsson (as always), solid drumming by Ringo (as always), Klaus Voormann on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, and an orchestral arrangement by Paul Buckmaster that rivals George Martin’s best. I wish pop music still sounded like this!

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Headphone Review – JVC HA-S900

posted by Rob on May 29, 2012 at 10:33 pm | Comments (0)

This is another entry in my ongoing series of super in-depth headphone reviews. I’m passionate about music and sound quality and am very particular when it comes to headphones. I have a difficult time finding a pair that makes me happy. Even though I’ve come across dedicated gadget web sites and headphone forums, none of them were useful for finding the best-sounding, most comfortable, affordable pair of headphones. That’s why I feel the need to share my own findings with you.

JVC HA-S900

Release Date
January 2008 (according to CNET.com)

Price
JVC’s suggested retail price is $129.95, but I’ve seen them for as low as $70 recently on Adorama.com. The average price seems to be in the $75 range. Keep in mind, the HA-S900 were released four years ago and many stores, including Amazon.com, don’t carry them anymore.

JVC’s Specifications
40 mm drivers (with carbon compound diaphragm)
neodymium magnets
frequency response: 8-26,000 Hz
nominal impedance: 40 ohms
sensitivity: 106 db/1 mW
max input capability (a.k.a. power handling capacity): 1,000 mW
cord length: 3.94 ft (1.2 m)
weight (without cord): 4.11 oz (116.5 g)
1/8″ gold-plated stereo mini plug

Headphone Design and Build Quality
The JVC HA-S900 are what I consider half-size headphones. The ear cups are actually half the size of the cups on a pair of full-size headphones, like the Sony MDR-ZX700. The HA-S900 feature a closed-back, supra-aural design. That means they rest on the outside of the ear without actually cupping them. The thick padding and closed-back design helps muffle outside noise somewhat and helps prevent the sounds inside the headphones from leaking out and disturbing people nearby. By design, they aren’t quite as isolating as closed-back, circumaural headphones, but they still do a good enough job in most cases.

These headphones are made mostly out of plastic. The inner headband is metal, as are the discs on the back of the ear cups with JVC’s logo. The cord is thin and I’ve snagged it a few times which has made me nervous, but it hasn’t gotten damaged or come loose yet. It’s stronger than it looks, which is great. In those instances, all that’s happened is the headphones slid off my ears and I had to reposition them. It’s more startling than anything. That said, I’m usually very careful and will continue to be. Just because the cord is strong, that doesn’t mean I’m going to abuse it.

The ear cups rotate so they lay flat with the headband (picture). This helps when storing them in a bag during travel. Overall, the JVC HA-S900 headphones feel solid and sturdy and should last a while.

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Headphone Review – Sony MDR-ZX700

posted by Rob on May 18, 2012 at 5:50 pm | Comments (4)

This is the first in my ongoing series of super in-depth headphone reviews. I’m passionate about music and sound quality and am very particular when it comes to headphones. I have a difficult time finding a pair that makes me happy. Even though I’ve come across dedicated gadget web sites and headphone forums, none of them were useful for finding the best-sounding, most comfortable, affordable pair of headphones. That’s why I feel the need to share my own findings with you.

Sony MDR-ZX700

Release Date
January 2011 (according to CNET.com)

Price
Sony’s suggested retail price is $119.99, but I’ve seen them for as low as $104 on Amazon.com and $99 Buy It Now on eBay.com. The average price seems to be in the $115 range.

Sony’s Specifications
50 mm drivers (dome type, OFC copper voice coils, integrated multi-layer film diaphragm)
neodymium magnets
frequency response: 5-40,000 Hz
nominal impedance: 24 ohms at 1 kHz
sensitivity: 106 dB/mW
max input capability (a.k.a. power handling capacity): 2,000 mW
cord length: 3.94 ft (1.2 m)
weight: 9.17 oz (260 g) (I assume that’s without the cord. Sony doesn’t specify.)
1/8″ gold-plated stereo mini plug

Headphone Design and Build Quality
The Sony MDR-ZX700 are full-size headphones featuring a closed-back, circumaural design. That means they cup the entire ear and are sealed, which helps keep them in place, helps muffle outside noise, and helps prevent the sounds inside the headphones from leaking out and disturbing people nearby.

These headphones are made entirely out of plastic. They feel solid and sturdy and should last a while. The headband is rigid, with a layer of padding underneath. These are the only full-size headphones I’ve found for less than $200 that have a portable-length cord!

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My New Headphone Review Series or: I’m Back, Again!

posted by Rob on May 17, 2012 at 12:34 pm | Comments (0)

I realize it’s been 10 months since my last post. Wow! A lot of great changes that required my full attention have taken place these past several months, but now I’m back to posting reviews and video music lessons and everything else here on goodrob13.com.

I am, of course, passionate about music and sound quality and am very particular when it comes to headphones. I have a difficult time finding a pair that makes me happy. Some people are fine going to a store like Best Buy and spending $30 on a pair of headphones they think looks cool. Other people follow the crowd and spend $300 on a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre without doing research or testing out different brands. I prefer to make more informed decisions.

Even though I’ve come across dedicated gadget web sites and headphone forums, none of them were useful for finding the best-sounding, most comfortable, affordable pair of headphones. That’s why I feel the need to share my own findings with you.

So, I’m starting my own ongoing series of honest, informed, and detailed headphone reviews. I hope you find them useful and helpful! Stay tuned…

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