FreeEarCandy Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) Penny Loafer Shoes is a song about a comical character I created who takes account of all the things he's "Got". He finds he's got charm, education, high-minded goals, people around him that care, and a passion for security. Nevertheless, life is an unpredictable roll of the dice, and sometimes you miss your ship or come up short one lucky shoe, a sock, or a glove. Be forewarned, this tune has some minor explicit lyrics, which some may think of as "unnecessary BS", and thusly they are copiously identified as such. The tune's birthday was September 24, 2014, and it is part of the FEC 2014 Collection. My lord, it's been nearly 10 years already. This is a revised version with a modified bassline, drums and vocals. Some minor adjustments to the lyrics, as well. The guitar work is the same, as I'm now way too old to play the crazy riffs contained herein. Sort of Frank Zappa-ish in style. Some will likely suggest I cut the beginning slow build, but when I tried that, it seemed too sudden, so I just left it in. You can jump forward 45 seconds to get to the meat. Wow! This one is 7:13 long, but don't let the length scare you away from this carefree and fun tune. Ingredients: SI Bass AD2 Drums. Guitar Rig 6 Pro-channel Rematrix Fender Strat with modified pickups and a maple neck Remixed and Mastered with Neutron 4 and Ozone 10. I hope this puts a smile on your face! Edited July 14, 2023 by FreeEarCandy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Agree it's Zappa-ish, interesting tune. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I like this @FreeEarCandy, definitely overtones of Mr Zappa. Mix sounds very nice here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 cool name sounds great!jack c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Oh well , loved that bloody great snare , recording was really out there , had a great live sound and then not , and yes there`s a zappa influence in there for me ..saw him live in the`` london oval ´´ many years ago....... over 7 minutes didnt seem a second too long ..great stuff cheers paul ..Oh great guitar work .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Hi - agree that this has definite Zappa overtones - that's why i knew I would love this before I listened to it And as Paul says, great Guitar work Really cool Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Love every second of it. IDK I just like the attitude behind the lyrics I guess. The guitar, drums lyrics and the extra background stuff just made the whole package so likable. -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I join the chorus as far as the Zappa style to this number. This song has a blues feel to it, it has some great bass and guitar work, the lyrics are terrific, and the vocals present the lyrics and feel of the instrumentation perfectly. This is just plain old absoflippinlutely COOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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