Going with the 20-hours-to-learn-anything concept seen in the TED talk shown in a previous, action in the studio is moving forward. The gourd ukelele is being burned with more delicate leaves to make a thick image of vines of foliage. The surface is especially tough and has been difficult to get smooth, even lines. However, patience is a good thing!
When not doing that, other preparations are taking place. Choosing a song has been a challenge - there are so many. [Writing one is another 20-hour learning process to tackle at another time!] Right now, there are several interesting and memorable songs made into gourd parodies.
There is a Roger Miller song OO-De-Lally [Crackled Apples, Fri., March 27], Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson made Always on My Mind a popular hit, and done as a parody is gourdy [Thurs., March 12]. The Crackled Apples blog has several songs made into parodies, all covered by Fair Use Laws within the copyright law.
Which one? Or, make a new one altogether? It has to be fast since the 20 hour practice clock does not start ticking until the uke is made, tuned, and the song is learned!
