Lee Shapiro Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) After a long period of writer's block, I'm finally finished with a new song for the new year. An unusually uptempo song for me, it's a mixture of optimism for the future and trying to rid myself of feeling down. Even though I fell back on some old writing techniques, I think this one is interesting all the way through and I'm really happy with how it turned out. BUT, I'm always open for comments and suggestions. Thanks for listening! (Lyrics are on the song page)Better Weather Edited March 14, 2021 by Lee Shapiro added info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 good rock song and recording job.jack c. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hey Lee and glad to see you back on the form. This is a good uptempo rocker full of optimism indeed! I don't know why but it reminds me of Lou Reed a bit. Good stuff -- I enjoyed it!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Shapiro Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thanks for listening guys, I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Guy Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Energetic rocker with a good loose, live feel. My only crit is that the vocals are drowned out here and there. Cheers, Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Lee , I believe the break from writing worked out . This was great and full of energy. Fine job on the vocals and harmony. Enjoyed everything about it . mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred's Gratis Scores Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Nice high energy tune. The mix sounds like a live recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Nice song. Solos could come up a db or even 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I really like this one! Great lyrics, well played. Agree the voc could be brought up a bit. -Bjorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 loved the lyrics. drums sounded amazing. Reminds me of warren zevon for some reason. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Shapiro Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Hey, I haven't check this forum for a couple of days, so sorry for the delay in replying to all the new posts. Thanks again for listening and for posting your thoughts and suggestions. Yes, I always prefer a live sound, whether it's music I'm listening to or creating myself. To me, some great songs are done a great disservice by the cold, sterile feeling created by studio recordings, where they are recorded one track at a time, losing that energy and emotion of playing together live. (In the old days of buying vinyl records, I'd always start with a band's live album, if there was any, then work my way through their studio albums) But for me, even though I am recording everything myself, one track at a time, I still try to create that "live band" feel. Also, I appreciate the mixing suggestions. I did have a little trouble with the final mix, having my vocals and solo instruments not quite loud enough. I'll eventually get around to remixing it. Thanks again for all the positive feedback, as always it's most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Nice little driving rock song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 12:03 PM, freddy j said: reminds me of Lou Reed a bit I was thinking Springsteen myself. Good stuff Lee! t it has been a weird year, I look back and see my lack of productivity, so I get where you're coming from on that front. but Better Weather is here; right? 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Nice and pleasant upbeat rocker. Reminds me a bit of Bob Segar. 😀John B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruralrocker2010 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Glad you broke the spell. Nice energy to come back with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 The whole thing is sort of I dont care, this is the song, take it or leave it type attitude, I just loved it , it could do with tightening up but then it would lose its ..I dont know ,.... yeah....... great lyrics by the way cheers .. I could say much more , but it wouldnt make any more sense ..cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Springsteen, Petty, Jackson Browne, that's a great lane to be in. I dug the lyrics and the song's backstory was well presented. I liked the bgv's which were supportive without being overpowering. A song in this lane absolutely benefits from the live feel, good job on that! cheers, -Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Good song with a great live vibe Cool stuff Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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