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My Grandad used to play the old ivories back in the day, especially at Christmas when the whole family would gather 'round ...this was his style. Thanks for the moment ..... and the drums ? .. leave em I say, they sound ok to my ears.
Steve
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Blimey! Now that's playin' boy .... great stuff ....
Steve
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I think your vocal suits this genre and full marks on the mix, I can't help feeling a bit short changed when you use canned midi, probably because your an old muso and I like the bumps & warts of a homemade song that's posted here and then helped to fruition ...mind you mate I use Komplete Sunburst for a lot of ideas and backing so I'm not getting up ...really 😉
Godda say I'm enjoying the 'new' stuff a lot.
All the best
Steve
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On 7/5/2019 at 2:40 AM, emeraldsoul said:
Hi Freddie! Sweet harmonica as always, and the guitars are of course well played. At any given moment, however, the guitars are jamming on top of the harmonica, all during the vocals. I think your mix works best when one or two things are featured at a time, instead of a pile-up. I get that that can be a blues style, sort of a jam, and if that's what you want here, then mission accomplished! Maybe consider some selective pruning here and there?
I love your blues style - maybe I like my blues arrangements a little less densely packed with goodness! `
cheers,
-Tom
Ya'know .... I love your stuff and this is nooo different but I feel it hasn't reached it's full potential given your thoughts... don't know what version I got but Tom's input is key to this one reaching it's deserved production ... Still loved it ,,,, but hmmm ...... 🤔
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Wo Ow great song indeed ...one thing, for my ears the rhythm guitar could be brought up in the mix then brought down and widened for the lead to come in .. but that 'Harrison' type lead made be go cold, (Wish I could play like that) .....this is the type of track I listen too whenever I find it and if it goes on an album I'll be very tempted to buy this ...anyway top marks ... sounds like you really enjoyed this one !
Steve
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21 hours ago, freddy j said:
I certainly echo the compliments above. This is a very haunting song both melodically and lyrically.
An excellent and absolutely beautiful and well done song!!!
We all say 'thanks for listening' and it seems a little less meaningful ,.... but still, I really appreciate your thoughts on this one esp' given your stuff .. praise indeed ! so ... (sorry for this) Thanks for listening 😁
All the best and thanks
Steve
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14 hours ago, Bob Oister said:
Hi, Steve,
Great song with excellent composition, arrangement and lyrics, and outstanding vocals!😀
The instrumental performances are beautiful, and the mix is absolutely top notch and perfect for the theme and genre.
The song is absolutely dripping with emotion, fantastic work, Steve!👍
Best Wishes,
BobSteady on Bob I'll be lookin' for some money soon LOL ... I bow my head and thank you for such a great review of my song ‼️
All the best
Steve
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On 7/9/2019 at 6:22 PM, emeraldsoul said:
cool tune with a grrrrrreat lead vocal! Nice and out in front. That's a good mix.
I like the sparse arrangement, really held my interest.
The video shows at 480p as the highest resolution which strikes me as undercutting the very high quality of your song. I don't know if you can produce a HD version? It works ok, but I found myself at times not watching the vid just to enjoy your awesome lead vocal. Cool tune, bro.
cheers,
-Tom
Thanks for the info Tom, given your observations I'm sure I could do better with he vid, and I no idea it was 480 ..But I did it on a whim, never a good idea given that it took so long to write! Should have paid a little more attention 😏.
I know I've said it before but I read your input, not only on my stuff, but on other songs with more than just interest ... You really do make a difference! So thanks mate very much appreciated ....
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I wish you strength to pull through, it is a heavy cross to bare ... may I join in the rest here and add my sincere condolences to you and yours.
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First of all please except my sorrow at the loss of your best friend, I lost my Golden retrievers some years ago and still I look for them even now … so you never forget … and I guess that's the way things are ..
To your song, I would have thought a little more reverb on the flute, so as to lay it back in the mix and then allow the piano a little more room with a bit more lower end and then introduce the other instruments with slight panning to give a wider feel to the sound.
The drums seem fine here.
The bass is lost towards the end of the mix and the whole thing gets a little fussy with all that's going on, I think you should step back a bit and then remix without getting too close to the reason why you wrote it.
Having said that, it's a great bit of work so I wish you luck with it.
The pic is unforgettable ….
Steve
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15 hours ago, bjornpdx said:
Beautiful song, Steve.
The background voices are very effective and complement your vocal well.
I like the Irish pipe.I always take notice of lyrics. Really like the variations on 'falling from this world' and the repeating phrase in the last line of each verse, a technique that I'm going to steal. I'm probably not interpreting the words as you intended but that's okay.
'Peers' not 'piers'Thanks mate. and you don't have to steal it, I'll share it with you ...Spellcheck decided to change peers ... gives a new meaning to my song LOL
Always great to hear your thinking as I know your another lyrics guy. BTW It took all of three days to get that 'Irish pipe' to sound as it does, so thanks for the like😏
All the best
Steve
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6 hours ago, amiller said:
Very nice. The song has an irony about it. It sounds soothing while conveying a sad truth. Well done!
*note: check your spelling. "I've grown tires of listening to the lies,” I think “tires” should be “tired.
Thanks I'll change that pronto ...and thanks for the compliment 👍
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I think I've fallen from this world, and I wish I didn't care
I've grown tired of listening to the lies,
Of my 'so called' peers...
Of my 'so called' peers
I think I've fallen from this world,
(Backing 'I think I've fallen')
That feeds our hunger with despair,
Words from politicians promise better lives
But it always ends the same … finding someone else to blame
Choir voices join in
[And I wish that I could pray, and believe there'd be a day]
When the innocents of little children's hearts
Would stay with them forever
Could stay with us forever
Irish Pipe M8
I think I've fallen from a place,
... that could hide the sadness from your face
Children grow up and go their own way
Leaving family behind …..they leave us behind.
I think I've fallen to a place (Backing 'I think I've fallen')
...and disappeared without a trace
This world is full of ships all passing in the night
….. Vanishing from sight
They're vanishing from sight …. vanishing from sight
Chorus voices :-
I'm disappearing …. I'm disappearing
I think I'm falling …....A
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Unbelievable vertical curve from Simond's song to this !!! ... I'm thinking you found another band and recording studio ... The mix of instruments are something else .... Knock out production in every way ...Godd'a think you were playing us all along .......
Excellent work Gary
Steve
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10 hours ago, Jesse Screed said:
I think the lyrics are spot on ... you got a way of pulling me in ...I ask 'is this the future' ? who knows ..thanks for the post Jesse, your one off
Steve
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12 hours ago, Johnbee58 said:
Sounds to me like you're trying too hard to sound like Elvis. Gary Brun's voice would sound more interesting to me here.
🙂John B
Nuff said ... for me you ( as you ) ... now that's the ticket, sorry mate 🤔
Steve
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Thanks Wooks and Yep I have to agree it seems as though a promise doesn't have kudos these days when it comes to politics ..but hey! what changed ....
Steve