Johnbee58 338 Posted January 21, 2020 Friendly little song about just getting along. Inspired by this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sONfxPCTU0 in the midst of the LA riots of 1992. It seems like such an easy concept, but somehow impossible to accomplish, especially today. Song link: https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13977649 😊John B. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,794 Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Hey John, The message/story line here is great; the lack of rhymes in most of the verses; its really about the message. Love the drum track, excellent bass line; however (boy I hope I don't have this wrong) it would really "shine" if it was played and not a midi track. I "play" in bass lines on the keyboard a lot, but sometimes I gotta pull the bass down off the wall and play the bass line. Overall, "thumbs up" man, I like it! Tom Edited January 21, 2020 by DeeringAmps left out a word 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark skinner 672 Posted January 21, 2020 Great work on the keys , loved the chord structure and especially the breakdown when the muted trumpet comes in. Vocal harmony was fantastic. You hit me with Steele Dan several times in this one. Nice and uplifting , Great job .. mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 801 Posted January 21, 2020 Your songs are so well constructed and sound beautiful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 379 Posted January 22, 2020 Hey JohnB . . . yes, I remember that Rodney King LA moment, seems so long ago now, and I really appreciate that your lyrics are so positive. Musically , it swings a lot more as it goes along, nice touch with all the horn parts, a very well detailed arrangement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 338 Posted January 23, 2020 @DeeringAmps@mark skinner@David Sprouse@noynekker Thanks all so much for listening. Deering, if I had a real bass and could play it, I would. 😉 😀John B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegaltieribrothers 226 Posted January 23, 2020 Hi John, A very positive message and good song. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 1,032 Posted January 23, 2020 John Too bad we all need to be reminded to get along with our fellow humans, but that's the way it is I guess. Nice to hear some positive words now and then. The jazzy accompaniment fits the lyrics very well. The "disagree/World War 3" pairing is wonderful. (Well, just one of those lyric things I appreciate.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amiller 186 Posted January 24, 2020 Very timely lyrics. Great job.😊👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 338 Posted January 24, 2020 @bjornpdx@amiller Thank you, Bjorn & A Miller. 😀JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 791 Posted January 25, 2020 It's a well written song and I like the message in the lyrics. Again, you vocal makes me think of Dan Fogelberg - nothing wrong with that. You know, the brass sounded pretty good - what did you use there? Made me think a bit of Chicago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 338 Posted January 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Douglas Kirby said: It's a well written song and I like the message in the lyrics. Again, you vocal makes me think of Dan Fogelberg - nothing wrong with that. You know, the brass sounded pretty good - what did you use there? Made me think a bit of Chicago. @Douglas KirbyGarritan Jazz & Big Band. Thanks! 😊JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 463 Posted January 30, 2020 Well structured and performed mate. Beautiful sentiment John. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 338 Posted January 30, 2020 17 hours ago, daryl1968 said: Well structured and performed mate. Beautiful sentiment John. @daryl1968Thanks for listening, Daryl. 😀John B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 624 Posted January 31, 2020 You did indeed create a song well done. The lyrics are the meat but the music is the desert (my attempt at an analogy that complements). Thanks for the video! It is sometimes amazing how simple statements can hold so much truth. Well crafted and performed John!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 338 Posted February 2, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 3:01 PM, freddy j said: You did indeed create a song well done. The lyrics are the meat but the music is the desert (my attempt at an analogy that complements). Thanks for the video! It is sometimes amazing how simple statements can hold so much truth. Well crafted and performed John!!!! @freddy jThanks so much, Freddy! 😊JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse Screed 652 Posted February 2, 2020 JB, I love the vocals on this. The lyrics are great, but the vocals are very good. You are stepping out with your very own style. Keep on singing man, it just gets better every time you let you shine through. I don't like to compare, and this is probably a bad comparison, but it reminded me of Randy Newman. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhonoBrainer 1,867 Posted February 3, 2020 Yes I'd agree it's some of your best singing that I've heard so far. Cool job on the bgv's and I liked that heavy reverb thing on the vocals, just a taste of that in a song is cool for variety. The horns in spots maybe could come down just a hair in volume, I dunno, it's pretty good. Any time the horns cover a vocal you might dip them a tad? Oh yes good sentiment and much needed. cheers, -Tom 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnbee58 338 Posted February 5, 2020 @Jesse Screed @emeraldsoul Thanks so much for checking this out, guys. The Randy Newman compare is kinda accurate, I do sound a bit like him, don't I? I always liked his song "Short People". 😀JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse Screed 652 Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Johnbee58 said: The Randy Newman compare is kinda accurate, I do sound a bit like him, don't I? I always liked his song "Short People". Yes, and that is a good thing, but you are still you, there is room for similarities across this broad spectrum JB, that's your voice, now REPRESENT! With deliberate cautious steps keep moving towards that end. You have the chops, the creativity, and desire, now loosen it up a bit, more that is. Peace and goodwil Edited February 5, 2020 by Jesse Screed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
