Abstract Art
By orangedrink on January 16, 2022 10:18 pm
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What a cool concept for a song. Thanks for sharing both the track and your story about the artwork!
Doo-fukn-wop!!!!!! Sick work dude, something fresh from something old!!
A+ all-around stellar! great vox and lyrics, instrumentation (the trumpet, so rad!) and vibe - so good!
This song is making me happy. It has a great sound and idk it's just really dang pleasant? I'm pleased.
Thanks for the story and this artwork. Sometimes the point of art to not be something but be something to inspire other things.
Really enjoyed the video aswell. Your moving camera seemed to also work very well.
Cool! My daughter is in first grade now. This is a good reminder of how important things at this age are!
Maybe at some point this year I'll try doing some video blogs because this seems like a pretty cool format, and I especially like seeing/hearing you describe the story and influences behind your songs. However, I sure as hell won't be doing the performance/music video bit because even that is too much work for me haha. I'm really enjoying your videos (especially the camera tricks) and this song is really cool! I can't seem to put my thumb down on what it reminds me of though. Just a really solid indie rock song I suppose!
And oh shit, you play trumpet!
So good! Well written song, so nicely performed, recorded, and mixed. SECRET INSTRUMENT solo was a really tasteful addition.
Oh I'm so glad I learned how to watch the video. Just another great song
This is awesome! I'm liking the video idea, you can really see how much work went into this. Very well done all around, love the vocal harmonies.
Oh dude... this is so good. Opening night principle 2 weeks in a row. Loved the video too, the shot where you drag the camera along is super fancy. I promise I'll lift my game for next week's video, it's going to be the big one... I meant it when I said you were going to be in some lyrics hahaha
I am really enjoying the videos, they really add to the fun and love for it all. Terrific song, too!
The video really takes it to another level. Between the background of the track, the creativity that goes into the track and the video itself, the quality of the editing. Making a track each week is hard enough, I cannot imagine having to record a video and edit it on top of it! But please do continue, this is an awesome experience.
Amazing song! Lovely story too! What a great painting! I like your style of backing vocals, and I say style cause I feel like it's definitely yours, rather than trying to copy something else as far as I can tell 
Oh do you know Peter Cat Recording Co.? It's a band I discovered recently that this song reminds me of! Maybe you'll enjoy!
So if I get this straight, you'll have 52 bangers by the end of the year, which is what 3 albums? Dope! Keep it up!
Love the acoustic drums and the 60's vibes.
Sounds really good man. And those Trumpets tracks are boss.
Great track with a great backstory! I don't know how the heck you're going to keep doing these fancy videos on top of a track every week, but good luck to you! The video component really is an excellent touch.
Cute track! I really like the spacious mix and how it feels like you're at a live concert with the trumpets around 02:10. Keep it up!
Orange Drink...more like Orange Dog! Ey? Ey! ... ill see my self out of your comment section. great track btw.
loved the backstory as well. i also listened to the song first, then read comments, then watched the video. it was great to experience it without context, and then with. awesome
Dooooooo Wop! yais! Loving these videos especially with the backstory and awesome ingenuity with the dolly_pully_thingy_cam! Yay for Orange Drink Dawg mascot! Once again the vocal harmonies are suhweet! I used to play coronet back in middle school. I still remember the C major scale lol. Did you empty your spit valve! 
Looking forward to next week!
Just destroying it this year! The music on it's own is great, trumpet sounds so dope, the addition of the video is so fun, I'm sure it is so much work but hope you can keep up with the videos. Thanks for sharing the story at the beginning of the video.
Grooving in 6/8. I like the idea of the spacious break before the solo. Hearing it I first thought it was an outro.
(PS: This is off topic, but I’ll write here, because I reckon you’ll see it. Could you check in on the weekly beats chess tournament post in the forums? We have enough players to start the tournament now, so if you still want to participate, I need a chess.com user name to set it up.)
Bro, what the hell!
This is so cool and unique. Sounds like Tool singing over a Beatles song.
Wow, awesome blending of styles while still keeping it Orangedrink! And those horns!! I can see it's not going to be a boring year. Thanks for bringing it!
Holy brass doots! A trumpet! That was a surprise, and it was worth it. This is another awesome one, the video is so fun to watch, great job with that, fast stuff, and angles, just wow. Props and much respect, you've put in the work! I like the diy zooming camera dolly, I imagined it was the painting coming toward you. Great idea for song too. It's amazing how seeing a painting and hearing a song can change a life! Mind blowing
Reilly Farrell wrote:
What a cool concept for a song. Thanks for sharing both the track and your story about the artwork!
Glad you liked the story, I wasn't sure if anybody would care or if it would be interesting!
Nyarlos wrote:
Doo-fukn-wop!!!!!! Sick work dude, something fresh from something old!!
Thanks! I wasn't sure if it was doo wop but i'm glad it is!
royb0t wrote:
A+ all-around stellar! great vox and lyrics, instrumentation (the trumpet, so rad!) and vibe - so good!
thank you so much mr. bot, very deeply appreciated!
scottux wrote:
This song is making me happy. It has a great sound and idk it's just really dang pleasant? I'm pleased.
I'm pleased that you're pleased!!!
CatchinAshes wrote:
Thanks for the story and this artwork. Sometimes the point of art to not be something but be something to inspire other things.
Really enjoyed the video aswell. Your moving camera seemed to also work very well.
Thank you, yes I was tickled (as you can see on my face) by it working 
gunnbr wrote:
Cool! My daughter is in first grade now. This is a good reminder of how important things at this age are!
ty for the double comment on youtube, that is really cool
atomtwist wrote:
Cool brass also !!
thanks!
ViridianLoom wrote:
Maybe at some point this year I'll try doing some video blogs because this seems like a pretty cool format, and I especially like seeing/hearing you describe the story and influences behind your songs. However, I sure as hell won't be doing the performance/music video bit because even that is too much work for me haha. I'm really enjoying your videos (especially the camera tricks) and this song is really cool! I can't seem to put my thumb down on what it reminds me of though. Just a really solid indie rock song I suppose!
And oh shit, you play trumpet!
SECRETS REVEALED! Glad you like it, I was nervous about it but it seems like people are getting something out of it! I'd love to see your blogs - do it for sure
blighters_rock wrote:
So good! Well written song, so nicely performed, recorded, and mixed. SECRET INSTRUMENT solo was a really tasteful addition.
I really appreciate that. also thanks for no SPOILERS
fetalface wrote:
Oh I'm so glad I learned how to watch the video. Just another great song
ty fetalface!
Chrisfoo wrote:
This is awesome! I'm liking the video idea, you can really see how much work went into this. Very well done all around, love the vocal harmonies.
I find that the video even makes me hear the song differently (in a good way) so it's really cool. glad you liked it!
Tweaklab wrote:
Oh dude... this is so good. Opening night principle 2 weeks in a row. Loved the video too, the shot where you drag the camera along is super fancy. I promise I'll lift my game for next week's video, it's going to be the big one... I meant it when I said you were going to be in some lyrics hahaha
You flatter me too much! I don't pay you enough thank you brother
hent03 wrote:
I am really enjoying the videos, they really add to the fun and love for it all. Terrific song, too!
Thanks so much, i'm really excited that you said "add to the fun and love for it all" because that's 100% how I feel about music. Don't get my wrong, I hate WeeklyBeats though
Kedbreak136 wrote:
The video really takes it to another level. Between the background of the track, the creativity that goes into the track and the video itself, the quality of the editing. Making a track each week is hard enough, I cannot imagine having to record a video and edit it on top of it! But please do continue, this is an awesome experience.
It's a lot of work, not going to lie, but I gotta do it for MUH KEDBREAK 
Thank you for being so involved in it - it's very gratifying to know that what I do will be enjoyed/appreciated by you and the WB family.
horatiuromantic wrote:
Amazing song! Lovely story too! What a great painting! I like your style of backing vocals, and I say style cause I feel like it's definitely yours, rather than trying to copy something else as far as I can tell
Oh do you know Peter Cat Recording Co.? It's a band I discovered recently that this song reminds me of! Maybe you'll enjoy!
So if I get this straight, you'll have 52 bangers by the end of the year, which is what 3 albums? Dope!
Glad you were into the painting too! Thanks for the kind words about "my style" - I guess I'm just trying to use my voice to the full extent of its ability....that and I listen to a ton of Beatles 
I'll check out that band, thank you! And lastly, hopefully the plan will be to officially release most of the WB content (including previous years!)
djippy wrote:
Love the acoustic drums and the 60's vibes.
Sounds really good man. And those Trumpets tracks are boss.
I got my guitar and drumset specifically for those 60s vibes, and I feel like this song/arrangement really leaned into it. My first time recording with brushes!
Ipaghost wrote:
Omg the trumpet is great!
*horn emoji* thank you, also really awesome gif
CosmicCairns wrote:
Great track with a great backstory! I don't know how the heck you're going to keep doing these fancy videos on top of a track every week, but good luck to you! The video component really is an excellent touch.
I HAVE NO IDEA EITHER; PLEASE SEND HELP! Glad you like the videos
ScanianWolf wrote:
Cute track! I really like the spacious mix and how it feels like you're at a live concert with the trumpets around 02:10. Keep it up!
OOH! Huge compliment about "live concert" - I really wanted to trumpets to feel grand in the mix.
Q-Rosh wrote:
great song. You are an artist fantastico.
wow that is so sweet of you to say, thank you. I have never been called that before, going to save this
LainHiro wrote:
Orange Drink...more like Orange Dog! Ey? Ey! ... ill see my self out of your comment section. great track btw.
My dog was like: LOL that was hilarious I like this LainHiro person, do you think they have treats?!
(also, ty)
eoe.vibin wrote:
loved the backstory as well. i also listened to the song first, then read comments, then watched the video. it was great to experience it without context, and then with. awesome
Wow, you get an A++ for listening to the track twice! I'm really humbled and honored that you spent all that time with it!
Tone Matrix wrote:
Dooooooo Wop! yais! Loving these videos especially with the backstory and awesome ingenuity with the dolly_pully_thingy_cam! Yay for Orange Drink Dawg mascot! Once again the vocal harmonies are suhweet! I used to play coronet back in middle school. I still remember the C major scale lol. Did you empty your spit valve!
After I started writing the song, I was like, "Is this doo wop? I hope it is" and you and Nyarlos confirmed it THANK YOU glad you like the vocal harmonies, that was a big moment for me. That's awesome that you played brass! and my doggo (Diez) says thank you for the kind words
ilzxc wrote:
Absolutely, positively awesome.
Really appreciate it - that hits me deep - thank you
Jason Nijjer wrote:
Just destroying it this year! The music on it's own is great, trumpet sounds so dope, the addition of the video is so fun, I'm sure it is so much work but hope you can keep up with the videos. Thanks for sharing the story at the beginning of the video.
I have to keep doing it now, right? I'm going to sleep all of January 2023, I think. Glad you liked the song, trumpet, and the story!
trumbuthegn wrote:
Grooving in 6/8. I like the idea of the spacious break before the solo. Hearing it I first thought it was an outro.
(PS: This is off topic, but I’ll write here, because I reckon you’ll see it. Could you check in on the weekly beats chess tournament post in the forums? We have enough players to start the tournament now, so if you still want to participate, I need a chess.com user name to set it up.)
I'm signed up! I don't think I ever set out to do 6/8 but I feel like it is one of my favorite grooves. Glad the fake-out faked you out!
PantherMountain wrote:
Bro, what the hell!
This is so cool and unique. Sounds like Tool singing over a Beatles song.
Loved "bro what the hell!" that actually means a lot WHOA slow down with the comparisons you're going to freak me out
NWSPR wrote:
Wow, awesome blending of styles while still keeping it Orangedrink! And those horns!! I can see it's not going to be a boring year. Thanks for bringing it!
Thanks, just trying to stay Orange Drink despite never knowing what I'm going to do! Glad you liked the horns!!
miraclemiles wrote:
Holy brass doots! A trumpet! That was a surprise, and it was worth it. This is another awesome one, the video is so fun to watch, great job with that, fast stuff, and angles, just wow. Props and much respect, you've put in the work! I like the diy zooming camera dolly, I imagined it was the painting coming toward you. Great idea for song too. It's amazing how seeing a painting and hearing a song can change a life! Mind blowing
WOW incredible concept about the painting coming toward you! I'll never see that the same again now. I am grateful for your kind words about the video. I've been passionate about filmmaking for a long time and I've never really had a good outlet for it. This is a huge headache and very intimidating to do on top of WB obviously, but it feels great that it's "hitting" with people - and even that you're getting things out of it that are influencing me in return
rockthecello wrote:
Orange Drink keepin it kreative! Nice to be here!
Just living that DIY Soapbox life!
Devieus wrote:
This lives rent free in my head, and I love having it there.
ha ha, I love that phrase.
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Thank you.
yet again your vocals are god status. The vibe of this is so goddamn good. It's kinda 60s, kinda indie, and just overall fucking brilliant
cfurrow wrote:
dang, this is a great tune!
brian botkiller wrote:
yet again your vocals are god status. The vibe of this is so goddamn good. It's kinda 60s, kinda indie, and just overall fucking brilliant
y'all are too kind. I appreciate it. glad it came off as 60s!