We Will Have a Good Time

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Getting tangled up in cables and wires, dealing with guitars that are constantly going out of tune, it's making me wonder why I still keep this up.

Someone mentioned music as a hobby of mine the other day and it made me feel kind of bummed out. I thought collecting stamps was a hobby? Go figure.

I've recently recorded about 12 songs. 8 are cool, 2 are fixable, and 2 suck horse radish. But, I'll deal with that later. I think that'll be it for this year having less and less time, or I should say patience, to record stuff. I hope to do more, although. I loved getting stared this year doing a couple of covers by Dark Planet and davisamerica 2.

Maybe it's the endless winter here, but I've been getting to the "what's the point" area again.

LL

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We Will Have a Good Time

Will you ever know me?
Be my friend
Well, it’s been a long time now
Stuck inside the walls of illusion, she cries
Lost it in the depths of confusion, she tries
To see my rage, to open my cage
Well, it’s been a long day now
Just get to the heart of the matter, she moans
Let’s get our baggage together and roam
Around the world, around the world
We will have a good time
(I’m on fire / we will have fun, again, and again)

Words and music by David Armbruster

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Hits: 3224
Comments: 54
Fans: 26
Plays: 88
Downloads: 74

Uploaded: Feb 23, 2011 - 05:29:14 PM
Last Updated: Feb 23, 2011 - 05:29:14 PM Last Played: Jan 25, 2018 - 10:01:17 PM

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neilh79	neilh79 said 2616 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)
	Have a good time! I like the feel of this man bluesy and sweet well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you like it. Come back anytime. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

alackbass	alackbass said 2615 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)
	We Will Have a Good Time I used to get bummed out over the thought of "music as a hobby." Then I realized how freeing that was. I can do it for fun and the personal growth without concern for professional pressures. That's when I embraced music as my hobby. Freedom is a great thing. Love that 60s vibe you create! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Thanks for the comments Yeah, I was just a bit bummed. It is what it is. Glad you liked the 60's part at the end. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Vic Holman

Vic Holman said 2615 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)

let the good times roll
12 tunes in the can? man you are set for a while.

boy, i sure like the feel of this song Dave. classic L.L. sound. but sure has some trippin' passages. i like how the clean electric works through out this.

at times i feel the same way you do.......i think you stick with it the same way i do. because it's there

Check out my latest song called Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Vic 12 in the can, but only 1 has been mixed! Now comes the work. I'll probably stick with it Vic. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

fasteddie

fasteddie said 2615 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)

Acoustic coolness
Nice spacey cool stuff goin' on here.

Speaking of dealing with guitars that are out of tune. It pisses me off because the G string on my PRS isn't perfectly intonated. So I have to purchase this special bridge so that the intonation can be set. You'd think that a PRS would have a better bridge setup stock on their axes for crying out loud! I feel your pain.

They also don't understand that what we do is an expression of ourselves and our passion, not just a simple hobby.

Cool jam man!

Check out my latest song called On Borrowed Time

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Passion, not a hobby That's exactly what I said. Glad you liked the jam. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

mrattue

mrattue said 2615 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)

Tangled up
Twelve tracks sounds like a lot to me, and it's no wonder that you're feeling a little played out.

Point is, your music is enjoyed! Takes you somewhere, and we go along for the ride, too.

'Hobby' sounds like some sort of saddo garden shed time-killer, and music is never 'just a hobby'. It is the stuff of life, and more than life. Making money from it and being restricted thereby is a tragedy, as Alackbass said.

Keep the faith!

Marc

Check out my latest song called Second Wind

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Recording binge That's the only way I like to do it. I've already written a hundred songs I have yet to record. So, that's not the problem. Time, and peaceful time, is what I need. Thanks LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

jiguma	jiguma said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Andy sums it up Hobby is good - much better than being a full-time pro relying on the next gig to eat perhaps? Cool song Dave. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called We End Up Being All The Same (42)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Agree I wouldn't want to be a pro nowadays, with rock suffering a bit out there in popularity. Maybe it's because we're all here. lol Thanks Neil, LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	fine song! This reminded me a bit of the band Gong! Must be the vocals I guess... Anyway, i enjoyed it! :-) KC Check out my latest song called IT IS YOU

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	GONG Never heard of them. Hope it's a compliment. Thanks for listening. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Char	Char said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	But for you, this song wouldn't be here. Creating is a privilege. And, if you have some talent for it, it is also a responsibility. So, keep on because you have to and know that your effort is appreciated and enjoyed. Thanks for this. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Thanks Char I guess I was being a bit of a drama king when I posted this. I've never been burned out. Just frustrated at times. Always appreciate your support Char. Big thanks LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Loob	Loob said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Good time... Around the world... thanks for sharing dude... Check out my latest song called Rain Down On Me

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Thanks brother Pleased you were pleased. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Moviz	Moviz said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	I know all about guitars that go out of tune David it's been the bane of my life, though they sound quite in tune in this song of yours. Nice production and performance all round and quite calming, even though the gist of the lyrics is about frustration. The feel is quite retro to about the 60's I think, regards M Check out my latest song called Angels

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	The 60's Wasn't born yet. But, maybe someone died and came back as lavalamp. Thanks a bunch. My cheap $99 Yamaha acoustic guitar I got when I was 16 ALWAYS stays in tune btw. Go figure? The other more expensive guitars, not so good :( LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Moviz	Moviz said 2614 days ago (February 25th, 2011)
	Wasn't born yet..... but the music lives on, M Check out my latest song called Angels

rabittwhole

rabittwhole said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)

well the point is ....
to feel "inspired" and when you don't ... go play in the sun and wait on it ..... BTW I never follow my own advice but seems the muse comes as it wants. Hang in LL ... you got tons more. ..... as someone who follows u closely I know this is true. This track proves it. You have a definite style and it always sounds "fresh" .... a mark of an artist. Really like this one man...going to the LL download file ...now.

Check out my latest song called FloydianSlip2

lavalamp

lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)

Thanks
After the band days, I continued to write songs although NO ONE would ever hear them. I wrote tons of songs between 27-34 years old. I managed to keep track of these tunes in song books. I gives me an everlasting source of music and now I can record these and get them heard. That I'm pleased about. About three quarters of my stuff come from the song books, but I do manage to write and rewrite tunes. So, no lack of inspiration here.

I'll keep it up for the 20 of you who dig my tunes.

Thanks for the support brother.

LL

Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	loose well thats the word that came to mind playing this. Kind of loose and relaxed. Enjoyed. Mark Check out my latest song called Crows in the Snow

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Loosey goosey That's the way I like it. Thanks Mark. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Music 101 Don't let others views bum you....Yes it's personal, personal fulfillment, personal creativity, and you answer to no one...thats freedom as Andrew said, cherish it...enjoyed the tune btw... Check out my latest song called Gone (with Eagle)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	BTW Enjoyed the comment. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

that80sboy	that80sboy said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	you know.... ....listening to artists like you are what GET my creative juices going again...this has a pixies / psychedelic feel to it that i like....and i hear ya on the guitars in and out of tune...haha Check out my latest song called stargazer

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	The formula The Pixies + 60's Rock= lavalamp. You discovered my formula. Great job. And thanks. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

awigze	awigze said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	now this is the Lava Lamp that I know. Was looking for horseradish and found clover. love the creativity here. Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Thanks always enjoy hearing from you. Thanks LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

dave_b	dave_b said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	We Will Have a Good Time This has a 60's vibe for me. Some nice changes, well played and sung. I think it's cool to have a hobby that is also a passion, and at least a little time in which to pursue it. Anything else that comes from is just the icing on an already satisfying cake. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Thanks At least with this hobby we leave something behind. Thanks, LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

PeterB7858

PeterB7858 said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)

On exchange for an endless summer?
Hi Dave. Does sound like your endless winter is getting to you but don't give in to it. I'd like to think that, for most of us, music is categorized as more that just a hobby. It is more like a vital component of life. Anyway, nice 60's vibe song that sneaks up on you after a couple of listens. Keep it up. Regards, Peter

Check out my latest song called Epilogue

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	I know.... ...it's an easy to say, but if you listen a few times to my tunes, you'll like them better. lol Thanks LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

jdholliday	jdholliday said 2615 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	Hello david this is a very catchy 60's Austin Powers groovy tune! I like it a lot! I like everything you post, it's always good! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Thanks for the comment Groovy comment. Thanks man. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Relic67	Relic67 said 2614 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	great song hobby, passion, obsession? whatever, I like the results. tasty psychedelic vibe. nicely recorded and mixed too. applause! Check out my latest song called Dead Archive

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	right on Glad you could enjoy this. thanks LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Social_Ice	Social_Ice said 2614 days ago (February 25th, 2011)
	fairport convention... the melodies and lyrics remind me a bit of Fairport Convention's work.....in joy'd very much!! ~barbara

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Fairport Convention Had to check them out after reading this. I really can't believe I'd never heard of them. I liked the earlier stuff with the female singer after checking them out. Thanks LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

pablatone	pablatone said 2614 days ago (February 25th, 2011)
	eh, what do them flatlanders know. this is a cool tune, it's got a real vintage feel to it. Check out my latest song called Chariot

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Cool Thanks for the kind words. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Lagusaya2	Lagusaya2 said 2613 days ago (February 25th, 2011)
	Good music David ... very enjoyable music, good groove, I like the honesty and rawness of it! The melody is good too! Stan Check out my latest song called Precious Words

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Stan Appreciate the comments. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

egobandit	egobandit said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	What are you babbling about I dont think I have sucked horse radish is it really that bad, Oh BTW this is a great song! Check out my latest song called nothing but hope

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2613 days ago (February 26th, 2011)
	Tower of babble Nor have I Tim. Thanks, LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

tempie	tempie said 2608 days ago (March 3rd, 2011)
	sucking horse radish sounds like you'd get a rash. the point is the point dude. don't get lost in the details. this one wants to be happy but can't seem to drag itself out of melancholy, and the tension works. I think the vocals could come up in the mix (and I never say that lol). i like the a Capella ending. Check out my latest song called The Double Helix

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 2604 days ago (March 7th, 2011)

Bummed Out
What's the point?

Just keep doing what you do Dave and we'll let you know when you're irrelevant and stupid. In fact, we'll ask you to stop. That's what your friends are for. Don't listen to those "fleshy" people, because they don't know you like we do.

This kinda has a Donovan vibe to it in the chorus. I dig the strumming guitar sound with the little plunky melody behind it and your ever so ringo drum beats. After Vic Holman, you're the second best drummer on this site.

You sound like a California boy trapped in a german winter, void of sunshine. I think it's time to take the family south to Spain or something. Bring sunblock and your six string.

D/L'd like the 10 people before me

Bob

Check out my latest song called Draw

DWL	DWL said 2604 days ago (March 7th, 2011)
	A hobby? No way. As you said, stamp collecting is a hobby. A really interesting sound you've got here. A kind of hippy trippy vibe. We will have fun indeed! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Sunflower with lyrics

Son-of-lavalamp	Son-of-lavalamp said 2591 days ago (March 20th, 2011)
	Thanks DWL fun indeed! SOLL Check out my latest song called I'm Alive

lengold	lengold said 2599 days ago (March 12th, 2011)
	I'm suffering from lack of time too. When I do get a few minutes to do something, I'm too knackered. Always enjoy your songs Dave and this is no exception. The point is that it has to be done, it's in you and you're stuck with it. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

lavalamp	lavalamp said 2599 days ago (March 12th, 2011)
	Thanks Len Better late than never. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

rsorensen	rsorensen said 2573 days ago (April 6th, 2011)
	wow love the lightness of the instrumentation with the somewhat tense vocals. great mix. good to hear your songs again after my time away, man Check out my latest song called Again