Remember My Name - new original

[daryl1968 440]

Hi folks

Sorry I've been a bit absent recently.

Here's a new song that I've recorded - the subject is close to my heart - crits and nits welcome.

Remember My Name
Written and performed by Staypress
You've changed - you're not the person you used to be
It's strange but you were a kind of hero to me
It's a shame to feel so damned emotionally
The blame lies squarely with no-one intentionally
Chorus
It hurts to see you this way
Although I've learned to live for today 
You may not remember my name
But one thing's for sure, I'm going to love you all the same
Verse 2
Your fame will continue no matter what I do
Your friends have a pretty high opinion of you
You live and I'm sure your legend will grow
But I'm telling you that you're not the person I know
Chorus

Edited August 25, 2019 by daryl1968

[Grem 3,275]

I like it Daryl. It has an island feel to it. The sound of the keys keeps it very interesting. Didn't pay much attention to the lyrics because I really was into the music. Almost a bossa-nova type thing going too!! Bass simple and to the point. Sounds like a stand-up bass. Like the ending too! The drums sounded like somebody played them. IOW, real human drummer,

Guitar tone is great. I like that. Good effort.

[bjornpdx 983]

Daryl
I always like what you do with your lyrics. In the 1st verse: "You've changed" in line 1  Then: "It's strange" in line 2. And then Shame/blame.
Being the lyrics guy I am I'd suggest that same kind of rhyme in verse 2. Except for that nit I enjoyed the song quite a lot.

[amiller 186]

I liked this.  Good job.😊👍

[Bajan Blue 980]

I like this - good stuff

[PhonoBrainer 1,777]

Well, it's a nifty peppy toe tapper about a subject that seems pretty heavy. I've dealt with Alzheimers in my family and you can't help to see some humor in the unrelenting sadness of it all. I liked the bounce and the space latin vibe. The mix is so clear, all the elements are wonderfully differentiated. I say that every time, don't I?

No crits. Good luck dealing. cheers,

-Tom

 

uh, P.S. it just occurs to me that maybe it isn't about Alzheimers.  ??? 

Edited August 24, 2019 by emeraldsoul

[Bapu 4,648]

Cool beans Daryk.

 

And the song is top drawer too, as usual.

Edited August 24, 2019 by Bapu

[Jim Fogle 645]

Daryl,

I like the song arrangement and mixing.  There is a lot of definition between the instruments and good instrument choices for this song.  The vocal fits into the song and is clear with good elocution.   Good production.

[daryl1968 440]

On 8/22/2019 at 9:17 PM, Grem said:

I like it Daryl. It has an island feel to it. The sound of the keys keeps it very interesting. Didn't pay much attention to the lyrics because I really was into the music. Almost a bossa-nova type thing going too!! Bass simple and to the point. Sounds like a stand-up bass. Like the ending too! The drums sounded like somebody played them. IOW, real human drummer,

Guitar tone is great. I like that. Good effort.

Thanks Grem. Very kind

On 8/23/2019 at 3:08 AM, bjornpdx said:

Daryl
I always like what you do with your lyrics. In the 1st verse: "You've changed" in line 1  Then: "It's strange" in line 2. And then Shame/blame.
Being the lyrics guy I am I'd suggest that same kind of rhyme in verse 2. Except for that nit I enjoyed the song quite a lot.

Thanks Bjorn. Yes, I know what you mean. Thanks for the listen mate

On 8/23/2019 at 4:08 PM, amiller said:

I liked this.  Good job.😊👍

Thank you kind sir

[Wookiee 1,680]

Classic Staypress mix, clean, defined and balanced.  Subject has heavy heavy overtones but handled with care in the lyrics. 

 

[Mesh 1,786]

Daryl my boy, this is another very catchy track and (again) such a clear/clean mix. Had me humming this for sometime as it was stuck in my head (in a good way ).

It's about time to put all these tracks in an album mate.....very good stuff indeed!!

 

Edited August 26, 2019 by Mesh

[daryl1968 440]

On 8/23/2019 at 9:59 PM, Bajan Blue said:

I like this - good stuff

Thanks a lot

On 8/24/2019 at 4:19 AM, emeraldsoul said:

Well, it's a nifty peppy toe tapper about a subject that seems pretty heavy. I've dealt with Alzheimers in my family and you can't help to see some humor in the unrelenting sadness of it all. I liked the bounce and the space latin vibe. The mix is so clear, all the elements are wonderfully differentiated. I say that every time, don't I?

No crits. Good luck dealing. cheers,

-Tom

 

uh, P.S. it just occurs to me that maybe it isn't about Alzheimers.  ??? 

Thanks Tom and spot on with the message

On 8/24/2019 at 10:44 PM, Bapu said:

Cool beans Daryk.

 

And the song is top drawer too, as usual.

i like monkeys

[Douglas Kirby 766]

There's some serious reggae going on here - sounds cool.  Nice job Daryl -  I enjoyed it.

The mix sounded fine to me - this song was very interesting  - it hooked me in and I wanted more.

[AndyB01 312]

Production is great with great instrument separation on my cans and the lyrics are well crafted (which I always appreciate). Although I agree with @bjornpdx about the rhyming in v1 - I did think that was clever (and I may steal that idea) 😉 - would have been great to see that carried to v2, but I know that when you end up searching for a rhyme it can end up sounding contrived so vive la difference!

Andy

 

 

[garybrun 870]

I liked this song.
Listened to to lyrics... very good.
I also like your voice.

Personal taste... should such a subject should it have such a happy cool bounce to it?
I don't know your memories...  maybe that's where it comes from?

[markno999 55]

Daryl,

As always, fantastic original song and production.     This song's use of lyrical dissonance does an exceptional job of contrasting the subtle and unpredictable path of the person with the writer's perspective of who the person "was".    Really clever production.

Regards

[kakku 102]

Very cool. I think this was unlike other songs I have heard, which is a sign of originality I think. It is your unique style I believe

Edited August 29, 2019 by kakku
Typo

[Hidden Symmetry 1,394]

 Interesting mix of styles along with the subject matter. Kind of a mix of reggae, parisian. Mix sounds good here too, enjoyed it. -Great job.

[Johnbee58 297]

So, the monkey in the business suit is at it again. 😆

Great as usual.  Top notch production.  Nice lyrics.

❤️John B

[daryl1968 440]

On 8/25/2019 at 5:37 PM, Jim Fogle said:

Daryl,

I like the song arrangement and mixing.  There is a lot of definition between the instruments and good instrument choices for this song.  The vocal fits into the song and is clear with good elocution.   Good production.

Thanks so much Jim

On 8/26/2019 at 3:42 PM, Wookiee said:

Classic Staypress mix, clean, defined and balanced.  Subject has heavy heavy overtones but handled with care in the lyrics. 

 

Thanks Wookster - very kind my mate

On 8/26/2019 at 4:00 PM, Mesh said:

Daryl my boy, this is another very catchy track and (again) such a clear/clean mix. Had me humming this for sometime as it was stuck in my head (in a good way ).

It's about time to put all these tracks in an album mate.....very good stuff indeed!!

 

Thanks Mesher me old mucker.  Would you really buy it though mate? I'd love to do something like that but it's a fair bit of investment to end up with piles of CDs hanging around you can't sell......

I was considering baking cakes with my face on and selling them - everyone likes cake 🍰