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The Translation of the Bongo Drum
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The Translation of the Bongo Drum |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Rum-bah, Rum-bah oooooooooooooh yay-ah (oooooooooooooh yay-ah) Rum-bah--Rum-bah (Who care--US?) yay-ah! bom-biddy-bom-drum I swear-oh dum-diddy-tom-tom-- [whispered:] "now--go, reeeeeeal slow" fais-yo-fais do! fais-yo-fais la-oh-ah-lo! fais-yo-fais do? Fais yo-ho-say no! fais ya doh-ah-oh-ah-lo! [louder:] Faaaaaaaaaaaaais--ya-oh-say "Uh Uh Oh!" yam-ya biddy dum-dum yah hey--oh! bum-diddy--d'uh--um! Ah-sway-oh? Ah-sway-oh! (Ah-sway-oh) Ah-sway-oh! I sway oh- ahddeeeeeeeeeeeeee-OH drum biddy ya a-ha! ah-sway-oh rum-iddy-ah-d'tah! (rum-bah, rum-bah) Rum-bay-O! Drum say "oh" Drums do diddy ya! Bong-a-o's Drums diddy ya-ya! Bong-a-o's Bong-a-o's Bong-a-o's Bong-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa--- OH. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
serenity, I've done that by tapping my foot, enjoyed. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
serenity, This sings to me like Jodi Foster's words/voice as she portrayed Nell in a movie of the same name. Though her language was incomprehensible, its beauty, innocence, and power cannot be denied. If you haven't seen the movie, it is one I'd highly recommend. I like this very much. miscellanea |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
oh and sooooo happy to see you here |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I wasn't gonna post this, because I said to myself, "Karen, they are gonna think you are nuts." Then I told myself, "Karen, they already know you are nuts." I can't tell you how "free-ing" that can be. And I did actually put thought into this (blush--I actually edited to get the beats exactly right) because, well, it can be SANG. And Sy, I'd love to watch you play with your bongos.  *smooch*Missy? I have seen Nell over a dozen times--I can really relate to her because nobody ever knows what I'm talking about either! and the fair and lovely Helen--I miss you too lovie.  Thank you all for letting me be--ME.  |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
It is very kind of you to bring new spirit here. So we can fancy ourselves with those rhythms. fun, high spirited. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
yeah! -Juju |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Karen you are better at being you than anyone I know I am singing this rock on lady!!! |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Drum say "oh" Your drum talks?  I don't think, but absolutely, positively know you are nuts!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Read this about four times, Cutiebug. I can tell you researched it!  You got the rhythm in ya, lady!  .....jojo |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
you play 'em...I'll dance. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Allysa
since 1999-11-09
Posts 1952In an upside-down garden |
I don't think you're nuts. (grin) I think you've just got more.. rhythm than well, me, for sure. Love. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
This is great, serenity. My son is a drummer and so I perhaps appreciate this more than others. You did good!! |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
I guess all I can say is: boom ba-ba-boom boom-ba-ba-boom Boom-ba-ba- bang bang boom--ba-ba-ping-pang boom-ba-ba--ba-boom :-------------) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Serenity...dear girl... "now--go, reeeeeeal slow" I think that sorta grabbed my attention.  You've a gift. The minute that "nuts" charges you to spread the word, let me know. I've got a hell of a slingshot.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Now you might not know it, but I could read and appreciate your song as I drumed my fingers on the desk top. I love percussion and drums and bongos and tom toms.. You got me gal.. love, martyjo.... still snapping, still weaving and hopping... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
Karen, Captures the spirit of the African rhythms. As a musician myself, I could feel the energy of this poem. Enjoyed. Stephen. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You folks are somethin' else. Just when I think ya'll won't "get" me--you do. So much for me and my theories!  Just know that this was written by a woman who has sung the Iko song since she was three! "Talk about hey now (hey now) hey now (hey now) Iko Iko on-day-- (oooooh-O) Jockamo fee-no an nane' Jockamo fee nane'!" --Aaron Carter  |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Your poems always have a sense of magic in them and to add music and singing to this one just made the magic more fun to feel...I love it...*Big Hugs* |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
do you play the pots with the connecting brace loose or tight? I was taught to play them with it loose so that the tone may be controlled by knee pressure. I have found purists on both sides of the question. Just curious. BTW - nice riff.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You play those pots long enough, there ain't much choice...lmao Bang a pot long enough, there's gonna be a loose connector. Can't ya TELL?  |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Serenity ~ I loved your drums, they really caught me off guard. But I gotta say - reading your replies has *ME* LMAO!!!!! Way to go girl! "Keep" being you, and not only march to, but *MAKE* your own beat! ~Terry ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am right behind TerryW in that thought! The replies are pretty darn good I must say and have kept a smile on my face, while banging pots. Us-do-do-no-oh-OH! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoed |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Karen this was a catching tune... must admit, while reading, I was dancing in my mind...to the beat well done and oh, Ah-sway-oh? Ah-sway-oh! (Ah-sway-oh) Ah-sway-oh! I know it wasn't your intention, but Ah-sway-oh, reminded me of Oswego New York, where we went fishing...beautiful there.... very enjoyable write |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And if that doesn't get me in the mood for Jazz Fest, nothing will! *S* But did you HAVE to mention Iko? LOL I won't be leaving work today... I'll be tossed out by my coworkers! *G* Gal... you've got heart... you've got rhythm... and you manage to give words to things I would have sworn had to be FELT. *S* |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I'm here in the office singing this. Luckily no customers came in. Of course, they know what I am, so it really doesn't matter. I love it!Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
laughing~~ just because~~  M |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
nodding..you SHOULD laugh. Note the time of this post--it was late, or early, depending on if you slept, and I was just drumming and trying to whisper my little "tune", stopping and typing and editing... I think my skins need tightening now. And folks? If you want your own room? Try this at home. They will find a way. Thank you all for singin' along! |
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