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Plus she has a double-jointed shoulder, which is weird.

This is bump-worthy for the following marketing text, copied from the product description: "If you want to be successful DJ/producer travelling from gig to gig worldwide, enjoying fast supercars, open-air festivals, girls n champagne in backstage, check this monster." I checked it. Now awaiting my full-blown hedonistic midlife crisis . . . lawyers on stand-by if promises are not kept.

I am very very familiar with the original! And I liked your take on it, which is dramatically divergent of course. I was surprised how well the delicate structure of this New Wave classic supported all the awesome heaviness that you hung on it. When I next hear the original version over the thin speakers in the ceiling of Rite-Aid, I'll definitely think of your version and smile. Nice job! Your mix sounded great on my better quality cans, very well done. The doubling of the vocal part had a bit of meander in the sync, and brought up an image of Satan at the karaoke bar on quaaludes. As 40 years have clicked by since 1982, I guess we might expect the ambience of the Metro to have changed. So that's a long-winded Nice Job!!! cheers, -Tom

If you mix on a 4K tv monitor, shouldn't your mixes have more depth? That's a lot of pressure.

I'm waiting for someone to drop they mix in a DAW in a VR. ?

My direct experience has been, both rapid and PCR test for omicron fall far short of anything reliable. I had false negatives for both, when I had Covid that was then confirmed by two positive tests the next day. You could be the local edition of The Masked Singer. Hope you are feeling ok

Loved the chord progression. Damn fine mix as well. Was I hearing the string pad panned a bit too far to the right? It brought my attention out there occasionally, and it's certainly not a deal breaker. Excellent, excellent tune and mix! cheers, -Tom

Anyone want to throw in their comparison to the OTS archtop? I have that and like it but strumming can be fiddly.

Wait, Larry, who does this plugin emulate? It slipped my mind. Oh, right, it's Michael McDonald! I keep forgetting how you made that so clear.

I'll check this out when I get back from rocking on my yacht.

Simply excellent. I hope you have memories as good as this piece represents. The mix is fabulous. cheers, -Tom

It was a different time. I liked your version a lot, well covered sir! Vocals especially. Going off of deep memory, is your version just a hair faster in the bpm? Or more likely, do I remember things in sepia-tinted meter? Either way, I dug it, you dig? cheers, -Tom

Gulluvfoss.

Plus you're as Old as The Hills if you make liver pill references ?

My most used plugin.

Or you could just ask Mrs. torture, and do the opposite.

Whoa, hang on a sec. I agree with much of PGH in this thread. However, let's not dismiss the obvious psychological utility of a well-timed and overly funded mid-life crisis . . . This would not be the buying of a convertible and chasing of younger women. This is a hobby that can lead to a few moments of creative expressive happiness. No money, though. Keep your day job. To the OP, sing things yourself, learn some Melodyne if you have to, or there are other singers. Maybe fiverr.com? Finally, are you over thinking this??? Let the writer's block tell you to quit. If the songs keep popping up in there, and they must come out, then keep bringing them to life. Thanks for this thread, very good stuff.

The mac and cheese, of course, but I'd check to see if any of those other possibilities have any weevils in them. Then, it's simply a matter of taking the lesser of two weevils. RIP Patrick O'Brian.

Hey Peter Pavlov, this song has great space and I think your vocal is at an excellent level in the mix. I know Wilco is immensely popular, but I'm not at all familiar with them, sad to say. Boomer's choice? However, I of course love the Beatles and there is some familiarity between the two, at least as far as this song goes? Only occasionally does your main vocal (or maybe it's the bgv) get a bit of razor edge to it . . . it might be the mic issues you mentioned . . . I noticed it on the outtro vocal lines . . . that happens to me, too, and I blunt the razor with Softube Tape or similar, where you can dial the initial transient down a bit. Might be worth a go, if this were my vocal, I don't think I'd redo it, it's a great performance!!! the piano sites very well, the mix is a good'un. nice job! cheers, -Tom

I like it, like a darker Beach Boys? You could hang a lot on this but as is it has a driving psychedelic vibe that you can't tell if it's angsty or not. Pretty special territory. Kudos on the vocals and bgv's, nailed it. nice vocal delays . . . great mix as well! cheers, -Tom

I like it, the last version (penultimate) with the cleaner beginning, its a great mix and the song is memorable, love the dynamics between heavy rap/drum/guitar parts, and the softer piano interlude and spoken word parts. Very cool. Good luck with the radio! I would say, for Song forum convenience, I'd vote for simply updating the original post, rather than requiring listeners to step through the evolving versions . . .although the development is interesting! I guess you could offer both paths in the same post, actually. Anyway that's a super cool song, you should be proud! cheers, -Tom

Yes I think I hear it that way as well, vocal on top of the mix. Will tinker. Down, vocal, down!!! thanks for the observation. Thanks Wookie! My fear of adding a "middle 8" is jeeze the thing is already over 7 minutes long. Already quite taxing for the weary listener. I appreciate your comments, thanks!

Well that's quite a song, loved your vocal and the guitar, and the percussion supports. Something to be proud of. I did think the vocal was just a bit too forward in the mix, but with such a good vocal, who cares!!! a pleasure to listen to. cheers, -Tom

well Happy Birthday eventually. Go forth boldly, weary traveller. If you can work in "crochet" into your rhyme scheme, you still got it. Sell this the the Boss, he'll be 80 soon and can change the lyrics Liked the mix, very clean, and the lyrics tickled. cheers, -Tom

bass guitar up maybe? I appreciate the eclectic kitchen sink for the ears. Cacophonic Funk. cheers, -Tom