daryl1968 309 Posted August 17 (edited) Hi fine forum folk Here's a new song I wrote for the current Mrs Daryl1968 - we've been happily married for a vvvvveeeeerrrrrryyyyyy long time. The lyrics are more lovey dovey than I would usually write so be kind.... Lyrics below link - ooh and the excellent James G played a solo on it Laughter and Tears Written and performed by Staypress with James Griffiths on Lead Guitar and Liz Greenway on backing vocals V1 When we said 'I do' and 'for better or worse' The words we said, we thought our hearts would burst Many years on we still believe in The power of what we said that evening Prechorus For richer or poorer I choose this life In sickness and health I'd still make you my wife Chorus I know you're gonna stay with me Grow grey with me No need to count the years There'll be laughter and tears I know you're gonna stay with me Grow grey with me No need to count the years There'll be laughter and tears V2 There'll be laughter and tears in equal measure There'll be pain and there'll be pleasure We can watch love grow and our crow's feet blossom Through the ups and downs, everybody's got em Prechorus Chorus Break Chorus to end Edited August 18 by daryl1968 remix 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 427 Posted August 17 I thought this was great. Your a lucky man!! Well done.Mix wise their are a lot of harsh frequencies for my ears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidden Symmetry 705 Posted August 17 Listened to this & another one recently. Both have an interesting quality about them. The use of lyrics, instrumentation & performance creates a kind of storybook quality I find quite interesting & enjoyable. They're also very clever as well. -great job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 625 Posted August 18 10 hours ago, daryl1968 said: The lyrics are more lovey dovey than I would usually write so be kind.... No need to apologize!👍's t the snare's a bit bright for my taste, its an electronic kit? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 276 Posted August 18 Bit of a Squeeze vibe going on here!! - good track - I would agree with tom, a bit toppy for my personal tastes, otherwise cool Cheers Nigel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 309 Posted August 18 16 hours ago, garybrun said: I thought this was great. Your a lucky man!! Well done.Mix wise their are a lot of harsh frequencies for my ears. Thanks Gary - I am mate - very. You were right about the harsh top end. Remixed and uploaded. Cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garybrun 427 Posted August 18 4 minutes ago, daryl1968 said: Thanks Gary - I am mate - very. You were right about the harsh top end. Remixed and uploaded. Cheers Well done. I hear the improvements 🙂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 408 Posted August 18 I enjoyed the song Daryl - your music has a unique quality to it - you have your own style. I liked the sections where you did the radio tone vocal parts - that worked well. Overall I liked the mix - cheers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grem 1,965 Posted August 18 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: Squeeze vibe going on here!! As I listened I kept thinking of the eighties band that sounded like that, and when Nigel mentioned this band, I was like, "Yep! That's what I'm hearing." I like the instrument choices and how well they blended together. Clean mix. Good song too! I got a few songs that I think are real 'heartfelt' too. May post a few so you won't feel all alone. : ) Edited August 18 by Grem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starise 734 Posted August 18 I notice from listening to much of your other material that you and your wife make a great team. I could hear her maybe singing some kind of reply or response to the existing lyrics. Even without her singing it's a nice thoughtful tune with a nice positive message well written and recorded! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 727 Posted August 18 Not a bad little love song Daryl, you have obviously RTFM the married manual 🤔 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Wilson 347 Posted August 18 Brilliant! So consistent! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amicus717 265 Posted August 18 Sounds great, Daryl. I didn't hear the previous mix of this, so all I can comment on is the new "less top" version, and it sounds good my ears. Clear and clean, and a nice spacious mix. Really good stuff, well-performed! Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 309 Posted August 19 On 8/17/2020 at 8:02 PM, Hidden Symmetry said: Listened to this & another one recently. Both have an interesting quality about them. The use of lyrics, instrumentation & performance creates a kind of storybook quality I find quite interesting & enjoyable. They're also very clever as well. -great job. Thanks very much - very kind of you On 8/18/2020 at 2:54 AM, DeeringAmps said: No need to apologize!👍's t the snare's a bit bright for my taste, its an electronic kit? fixed the mix - thanks for the heads up Tom. 2 snares - acoustic and electronic On 8/18/2020 at 8:53 AM, Bajan Blue said: Bit of a Squeeze vibe going on here!! - good track - I would agree with tom, a bit toppy for my personal tastes, otherwise cool Cheers Nigel Thanks Nigel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 625 Posted August 19 Sounds good in car! t 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 318 Posted August 19 Terrific lyrics - you are lucky to have your wife but I bet your wife might feel she has a good deal of luck in having you. I'm always a big fan of your vocals and harmony. I did not hear the "toppy" version but this "top less" (strike that and reverse it) sounds top notch! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabby Brown 26 Posted August 20 As a big fan of yours all I can say is 'Brilliant' ! S 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 501 Posted August 20 Daryl Another song in your inimitable style. No need to apologize or feel embarrassed for lovey dovey lyrics as long as they're sincere and heartfelt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emeraldsoul 904 Posted August 21 I 100% thought "those are Squeeze-like chord changes!" but all your own original style, natch. Squeeze was a great band I thought and I hope that's a compliment - I always appreciated their willingness to break conventions and rules in things like chord selections, melodies, and arrangements. That's what this song has going for it in spades - plus another excellent mix with clarity and separation. Loved it. cheers, -Tom 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
