The other day, I created a collaborative document on TitanPad (open source/free writing platform) and asked folks to contribute lyrics to a remix of Tracy Chapman’s Talking ’bout a Revolution by making it into Tweeting ’bout a Nerdlution. Over a few days, a few folks joined me and added lyrics and ideas, and then I worked (see above) to pull it together into a song. This week, during our “frozen roads day” off from school, I finally had some time to record a version of the song (no one took me up on the offer to sing it with me so I was on my own, and I apologize in advance, y’all. It’s out of my natural range.).
Take a listen:
Tweeting ’bout A #Nerdlution by Dogtrax
And here are the final lyrics:
Tweetin’ bout a #NerdlutionDon’t you know we’re talking about a NerdlutionFound on TwitterDon’t you know we’re talking about a NerdlutionFound on TwitterWell, we’ve got these personal goals in lineopening up doorways of creative inventionMaking time to nurture body and mindSharing out our daily resolutionsDon’t you know we’re talking about a NerdlutionFound on TwitterDon’t you know we’re talking about a NerdlutionFound on TwitterAll people are gonna rise upand fight back their fearsAll people are gonna wise up,and tweet what’s theirs!Don’t you know you better, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweetOh I said you better share, share, share, come on and let’s share‘Cause finally the world is starting to turn(talking about a nerdlution)We’re finding different ways to connect and to learn(talking about a nerdlution)And we’re moving through some awkward timesalways on but we feel so disconnectedyet here we are, reaching for the starsmaking friends and sharing out reflectionsDon’t you know we’re talking about a NerdlutionFound on TwitterDon’t you know we’re talking about a NerdlutionFound on Twitter
Peace (in the collaborations),
Kevin
PS — if you want to see the writing in real-time, check out this link.
PSS — I recorded this in Garageband, with a drum loop track. The guitar and keys are me, playing.
I’m dancin’ around the kitchen. Can you see me ????
Wow! This is fantastic! “You say you want a nerdlution/Well, you know…” (to the tune of The Beatles’ Revolution) since @katsok mentioned it on her blog last week.
Also, thank you so much for taking the time to comment on 50 blogs in 50 days. As the happy recipient of your comments, I am so appreciative of your insights.
This is so great. What a case-in-point of a “different way to connect and to learn” with creativity!
I’m so happy to be at this party!
🙂