Hive Open Mic #155 - Tom's Diner (Suzanne Vega)
DNA
For this week's theme "DNA" , chosen by the @stickupboys, I wasn't sure at all what to do.
I had songs in my head for which I would have had to give those famous three letters a different meaning, however, practicing for upcoming Open Mics got me another idea, and here it is, a classic one of the 80s.
Suzanne Vega
I grew up with Suzanne Vega, although her songs were far too advanced for me having English only as a second language. I loved the melodies and her soft voice, but most of the lyrics were way over my head. The most famous one about abuse, Luka, was totally lost on me to begin with, but nowadays I would like to finally pick up a few of her songs, and have recently started learning "Tom's Diner".
Tom's Diner
I think a lot of her songs can be linked to DNA, most of them are about human nature in some way.
This one seems so simple, but what a great song it is about the mundane lives we all lead sometimes (or most days?); I love all those nuances of the story, all the little details she puts in the song about things that we often don't even notice going about our own business; things that we do automatically without thinking, but that are so natural: looking what others are doing, doing things absent mindely while thinking about something else.
It seems to be in our DNA to strive for better things, getting more interesting, richer, whatever, but at the same time are we really not that special; just people getting through our lives that we may or may not find boring. For myself I tend to lean towards the latter, just because.. 😄
Wrap Up
I admire song writers who can tell a good story; Suzanne Vega is one of them, and it's great that I can add her to my repertoire.
Hope, you like this one. Thanks everyone!
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I was practically singing with you on that dit dit dirit dit diririt dit dit dirit dit di ri rit! OMG. that was hard to type but I hope you got what I mean. haha!
Vibin here my friend Anke. Vibin'
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Haha, I wouldn't know how to write that.. so well done! 😄
Thanks, Chi!
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It is a cool song. Sometimes you can just observe stuff and make a song from it. I only really know her hits.
!PIZZA
Thank you, Steve!
Nicely done.
No way would I remember all those lyrics..
Plus I'd almost certainly mix up the verses..
I'd likely be pouring the milk before I'd got the coffee.
All under the title of 'Tom's Dinner.'
Hats off Anke..
love this song, love SV what a writer!
Thank you so much, guy(s)! 😃
It's a brilliant tune,yet seems so simple..
Fantastic Anke. I love this.
Thanks Barbara. x
Bravo! Great sound as always, and this time you look beautiful, you look like a rockstar! I also liked very much how short and precise your words were in the post, it's good to read you and listen to you at the same time, you are a great hiver friend!...
Oh, Jesús, thank you so much for your words! I'm chuffed!
I feel I'm constantly developing on Hive, musically, and now you told me that my writing works too..
That's amazing and makes me happy!
Thank you again, my friend! 🙏😃
What a beautiful presentation my friend, congratulations for your great work! Admiration and respect... 🤗
Thank you! I'm glad you like it, it's a cool song! 🤗
Yea, it is natural for humans to desire to be richer, get the best things in life and so on.
I love your presentation ma. This is just on Point. You always give the best and I really acknowledge that and commend your effort.
Kudos to you, the keys lady, hehe
Thank you key man! 😄
So sorry for the late reply, Victor!
Hope, you're well.
Have a lovely weekend!
There is no problem
I am fine
Have a great weekend too
I love this song, it brings back so many beautiful memories.
I was a small child at that time.
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How lovely! Music does take us back in time easily!
Thanks for listening, glad you like it! 😃
A beauty those strumming on the guitar, you never get tired of being perfect my friend, Thank you for giving us this wonderful piece. We hope to be as amazing someday on the guitar as you are. 😍
Haha, you are too kind! But I'd say we are pretty much equal on the guitar to say the least.. 😉
Glad you like this one!
Have a wonderful day, you lovely people! 😀
Hermoso. Como siempre. Un placer visitar su blog, para escuchar su dulce voz y disfrutar de la forma como toca la guitarra que es siempre diferente para cada canción. Gracias por compartir su arte, amiga @anna-newkey. Mil bendiciones y éxito en el evento.
Beautiful. As usual. A pleasure to visit your blog, to listen to your sweet voice and enjoy the way you plays the guitar, which is always different for each song. Thanks for sharing your art, dear friend @anna-newkey. A thousand blessings and success in the event.
Thank you so much, my friend! Hive pushes boundaries haha
I hope, you're all doing well!
Have a lovely weekend!
Tu voz es bella, te felicito, bien hecho!!
¡Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te guste!
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Wow this one is really good , it suits your voice and your accent very well.I think this might be my favorite of all the songs I have heard from you so far, very well done!
Haha, I never know how to take "accent comments"..
Thank you so much!
Well its meant as a compliment more than anything,I just mean this song in particular seems improved with an accent. I don't really know how to express it but to my ear its obvious right from the opening Di di di di part,it just sounds wonderful,certainly one you should keep in your forever repertoire :).
AH! Thank you for that!
That's lovely! I'm sometimes a little too conscious about sounding different, and especially German as such..
That's wonderful that you think it actually adds to the song.. 😍😊
I guess Im a sucker for the German accent done well musically, one song I've wanted to cover for a long time is the German version of 99 Red Ballons by Nena.If your looking for song ideas Id love to hear that one either in English with a German accent or the full German 99 Luftballon's version. Have you tried either of those before? If so send me the link :D
😄 I have!
https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@anna-newkey/hive-open-mic-131-99-luftballons-nena-my-national-anthem
I would LOVE you hear do it in either language!
I love Nena!
Oh my god , I just about peed myself with excitement and I haven't even watched it yet! I've been listening to both the English and German versions this evening trying to figure out if my German is anywhere near good enough for the Luftballons version,I doubt it is but ill take a shot at the English version asap :D. Gonna listen to your link now :).
🤣😂🤣 can't wait!