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Ma Muse — On The One
Album: Ma Muse
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6.2

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Total ratings: 351









Released: 2009
Length: 4:54
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https://www.mamuse.org/
Posted 10 months ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Great example of why I like RP so much. Never heard of this, it's different, enjoyable, (I wouldn't download it or anything), but I really appreciate the diversity on RP.  I like hearing different things and being surprised.
Posted 11 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
Ok now, this is one of those critic-proof songs. Bill mentioned that they were sort of a home town group so right there, rooting against them would be mean. If I knew these gals in college I'd certainly pay money to support them and all and I genuinely appreciate the fact that RP pulls me out of my comfort zone with respect to women's groups but...but...not this time.
Posted 13 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Ugh. Gonna agree with Isfeder on this one.
Posted 13 years ago by Zoonhollis    [ Reply ]
Lovely!  Beautiful....love the lyrics and the talent.
Damn...this is great! 

Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 lsfeder wrote:
This song is so bad on so many levels 
 
Open your mind a little bit. Okay, a lot. They're singing without instruments. No way of keeping time. No borders. They are insular. They keep perfect time and pitch.

Now:  Why is this so bad on so many levels? 

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:

Are there still purebred hippies in California?!  I am in Ann Arbor and they are actually becoming thin on the ground around here... I just figured it was almost over.  Keep it up girls: burn those bras... make those orgasm faces when singing your mediocre melodies... keep your traditions alive! 
 
Were your parents hippies by any chance? Bitter much?

Nice harmonies, I like it but it would wear thin on rapid rotation. 

Posted 13 years ago by icemang    [ Reply ]
This song is so bad on so many levels 
Posted 13 years ago by lsfeder    [ Reply ]
I like this ok.  I have a feeling this is probably much better appreciated heard live and in person.
Posted 13 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 Gatlinburger wrote:
Awesome!
 
Yes !
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Cool, sounds a bit like Uncle Bonsai.
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
good god,, my finger nails are curling backwards and I think I am getting hives...MUTE....awwwwwwww relief
Posted 13 years ago by duchamp    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
not sure how this relates to the song, but I enjoyed reading it. Perhaps even more than the song.
 
https://youtu.be/-q3sP1ZyYHw

Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
when they overrun the defences, a minor invasion put down to expenses, will you go down to the airport lounge?  will you accept your second-class status, a nation of waitresses and waiters?  will you mix their martinis?  will you stand still for it or will you take to the hills?

when the cowboys and arabs draw down on each other at noon in the cool dusty air of the city boardroom will you stand by a passive spectator of the market dictators?  will you discreetly withdraw with your ear pressed to the boardroom door?  will you hear when the lion within you roars?  will you take to the hills?
 

not sure how this relates to the song, but I enjoyed reading it. Perhaps even more than the song.
Posted 13 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
I'm gonna sing the Doom Song now...


Posted 13 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

Ma Muse  (Me thinks.)
 
Are there still purebred hippies in California?!  I am in Ann Arbor and they are actually becoming thin on the ground around here... I just figured it was almost over.  Keep it up girls: burn those bras... make those orgasm faces when singing your mediocre melodies... keep your traditions alive! 

Posted 13 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
No.
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 13 years ago by Gatlinburger    [ Reply ]
when they overrun the defences, a minor invasion put down to expenses, will you go down to the airport lounge?  will you accept your second-class status, a nation of waitresses and waiters?  will you mix their martinis?  will you stand still for it or will you take to the hills?

when the cowboys and arabs draw down on each other at noon in the cool dusty air of the city boardroom will you stand by a passive spectator of the market dictators?  will you discreetly withdraw with your ear pressed to the boardroom door?  will you hear when the lion within you roars?  will you take to the hills?
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 jj754 wrote:
I thought it was great, would love to hear it backed by some acoustic instruments. btw, been searching for info on them on the net, but they seem to be off the map...
 
lol? they even got their own website: https://www.mamuse.org/
Posted 13 years ago by sambeaver    [ Reply ]
this song is really awesome! i started my rating with 7 and gradually changed it until reaching godlike :D oh please put it on one more time bill!
Posted 13 years ago by sambeaver    [ Reply ]
 jj754 wrote:
I thought it was great, would love to hear it backed by some acoustic instruments. btw, been searching for info on them on the net, but they seem to be off the map...

 
Still pretty local up here in Northern Cal near Paradise.  {#Jump} (in Chico).  They are worth hearing in person.  {#Hearteyes}


Posted 14 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
I thought it was great, would love to hear it backed by some acoustic instruments. btw, been searching for info on them on the net, but they seem to be off the map...

Posted 14 years ago by jj754    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:


I thought it was a cover of the Bangels cover. So I guess so, yeah!
 
Oops. Apparently everyone else beat me to that thought. (I posted the same thing.)
Posted 14 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
"And the sky is a hazy shade of winter..." 

Posted 14 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
 hoppin_bob wrote:
does no one else hear Simon and Garfunkel here?  Hazy Shade of Winter maybe?

(still interesting of course)
 

I thought it was a cover of the Bangels cover. So I guess so, yeah!

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Local talent, excellent. Enjoyed it.
Posted 14 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
that was sweet - thx Bill
Posted 14 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
Reminds me... Bill, maybe put some "Mountain Man" on RP? They are damn good too.

Posted 14 years ago by DaWiz    [ Reply ]
nice
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
Wow, that's pretty nice! Thanks, RP!
Posted 14 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
6 {#Arrow} 7 {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
does no one else hear Simon and Garfunkel here?  Hazy Shade of Winter maybe?

(still interesting of course)
Posted 14 years ago by hoppin_bob    [ Reply ]
Utterly insipid crap. Probably acapella because no one would play with them! Stop!   
Posted 14 years ago by ricmo    [ Reply ]
Nice — interesting break from the usual fare
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I kinda like this!  Singing a cappella is NOT easy - takes incredible vocal discipline to keep from singing flat. You almost have to hear an instrumental accompaniment in your head. Giving this a 6, with an open mind.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
was i hearing Alela Diane here?
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
I kind of like this, but it could use a little edit for length.  Probably goes over a lot better in the coffehouse.
Posted 14 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

Ma Muse  (Me thinks.)
 
Yes, that's them.

Posted 14 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

Ma Muse  (Me thinks.)
 
Damn Hippies! - E.Cartman

Posted 14 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Are they called Ma Muse or MaMuse?
Posted 14 years ago by granpretender    [ Reply ]
I find them pretty good -> 7
Posted 14 years ago by wotuzu17    [ Reply ]
This one grates on the nerves .

Every single one of them . 
Posted 14 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
 PrincessRue wrote:
remember the Bobs?  The Bobs singing an English translation of Sankrit - help us to love.  but girls.

the song's cool, too...

 
Yes, the Bobs, whatever became of the Bobs?  More comedy in their material.

This is more serious, I need to give it another listen before I grade this tune........ 
Posted 14 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
This is pretty slick. Fantastic execution.
Posted 14 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
 glydev wrote:


I really like this, but does anyone get Simon and Garfunkle's "Hazy Shade of Winter"? from the melody?
 
That's it! I've been trying to figure that out.

Posted 15 years ago by natural_tools    [ Reply ]
tasty . . .  heartfelt . . . and different.  Good to have in the rotation
Posted 15 years ago by paraclete    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:


How can you tell? About the mime that is.

I can't think of many things that improve with the addition of a mime.
 

The U.S. Congress.  We should replace all of them with mimes.
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Boring? That's being kind. This is the kind of gunk "A Mighty Wind" skewered...and rightly so!
Posted 15 years ago by ricmo    [ Reply ]

Ma Muse  (Me thinks.)
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Novelty tune.  Use sparingly.
Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
 jadewahoo wrote:
I'll bet this duo sounds wonderful live, on a small stage. To my ear, however, this acapella style does not translate well into a recorded music.
  Well said. {#Arrowu}


Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 Jamunca wrote:
Am I the only one who just thinks this is pretty boring?
 
I found it so boring I had to turn it up and see who it was.  Don't like it much. ed—I guess Bill likes it a lot.


Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who just thinks this is pretty boring?
Posted 15 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Hazy Shade of Winter.
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I agree with the very first comment: reminds me of the Roches.

Not technically perfect but interesting harmonies and "feeling." Anyone know if the singers are related? Kind of has that family sound.

I like it more than I think I probably should. 
Posted 15 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
there is a progression to the message which makes it even more engaging than just the melody . . . or even the solid rhythm 
Posted 15 years ago by starcloud    [ Reply ]
remember the Bobs?  The Bobs singing an English translation of Sankrit - help us to love.  but girls.

the song's cool, too...


Posted 15 years ago by PrincessRue    [ Reply ]
I really liked this one... haunting but sexy and sultry at the same time.  It's the kind of song you need to listen while wearing headphones that block out all other sounds, though — need to be engulfed in it to enjoy it.
Posted 15 years ago by nervae    [ Reply ]
 starcloud wrote:
wunderful!!!! 
 

I really like this, but does anyone get Simon and Garfunkle's "Hazy Shade of Winter"? from the melody?
Posted 15 years ago by glydev    [ Reply ]
wunderful!!!! 
Posted 15 years ago by starcloud    [ Reply ]
 gtm256 wrote:
Very original in the way it annoyed me.
 
  'nuff said!

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
I'll bet this duo sounds wonderful live, on a small stage. To my ear, however, this acapella style does not translate well into a recorded music.
Posted 15 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:


How can you tell? About the mime that is.

I can't think of many things that improve with the addition of a mime.
 
Well...there's your evidence for mimes, right there.  This song's at least a three-mimer.   Darned mimes!

Posted 15 years ago by tpa29970    [ Reply ]
Very original in the way it annoyed me.
Posted 15 years ago by gtm256    [ Reply ]
 shakylegs wrote:
Fun for now, but it'll get tedious fast.
 
I'd say it got tedious about halfway through.

Posted 15 years ago by jehahn    [ Reply ]
Intriguing.  Wouldn't want it in heavy rotation, but would like to hear it again to evaluate further.
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Lack of excitement and interest CANNOT be made up for by length. This song is a case in point.
Posted 15 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
Amazing - quite amazing - how musical two human voices can be!
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
It sure sounds like an acapella version of that Bangles song. The name escapes me right now.
Posted 15 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
How long is this song??
Posted 15 years ago by superjudge    [ Reply ]
 shakylegs wrote:
Fun for now, but it'll get tedious fast.
 
I'll second this!

Posted 15 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]

any singers/voice experts want to comment on this one? I'm not sure if they are "good" singers. But I kinda like it.


Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Fun for now, but it'll get tedious fast.
Posted 15 years ago by shakylegs    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
OMG. Like a barbershop quartet...with a mime thrown in.
 

How can you tell? About the mime that is.

I can't think of many things that improve with the addition of a mime.
Posted 15 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]

I turned it down too


Posted 15 years ago by bkrontz    [ Reply ]
I dig it...I thought it was quite cool!
Posted 15 years ago by squirto    [ Reply ]

{#Yes} I like it.  {#Yes}
 

Posted 15 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
interesting {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
OMG. Like a barbershop quartet...with a mime thrown in.
Posted 15 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Love it.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
 On Tuesday, RadioDoc wrote:
Let's hope this doesn't get on the hot rotation...
 
Uh oh.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
An ungilded lily, this one is.

Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]

First time in quite some time that I actual felt compelled to turn down Radio Paradise.  This song is not for me.


Posted 15 years ago by godGnipael    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Posted 15 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
a bit out of tune at times eh?
and extremely long...
but I kinda like it anyway..
Posted 15 years ago by cambraca    [ Reply ]
This is absolutely awful.  Yawnnn{#Whistle}
Posted 15 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Nice for an occasional listen.  A 6 for now.  Let's hope this doesn't get on the hot rotation...
Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Interesting! Nice harmonies!

Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Roches redux?
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]