freddy j

Here is a little story of a guy who tries to see some of the world but has seen enough. His bags are packed and he is heading home to his family and girl. I tried to do this song in a reggae style but timing is always an issue when I tried before. Also my ear infection is gone but hearing is not perfect. So there might be issues -- such as is the organ panned left too loud. Therefore, comments, crit.'s, suggestions, etc. will be much appreciated. Thanks! jA BOAT IN THE HARBOUR https://www.soundclick.com/freddyj

WOW!! The transition from the into to that driving sound and vocals was impactful. Composition, arrangement,lyrics, musicianship, mix, etc. were stellar! To be intentionally redundant --WOW!!

A beautiful match of lyrics, vocal presentation and music. Also impactful lyrics - sad story!

Uptempo, cool and smooth. Yes that bass is great. What is not to like?!!

Cool piece Jack C. It has a wee bit of a Talking Heads feel ( the vocal presentation). It brings to mind a song from the 1960's called Liar Liaer --- a bit of a bubblegum style. This has it beat by a mile! Love that bass closing it out.

Interesting -- sounds good. When are you going into production!

I love the sense of urgency in this song. I also liked the ending fade. It game me the chance to catch my breath. Another home run Wookiee!!

I commented on several songs about a week or 2 ago and none of them seem to have been posted?? Including my admiration of this song!! Anyway - this song was like all of the others that you have posted --- TERRIFIC! you have a wonderful sense of taking sounds and sculpting (to borrow from another art forum) them to create some interesting and great music. Well done!

Hi Wookiee! Thanks very much for the kind words --- very much appreciated! I hope that you are feeling better and the infection has been vanquished!!

Wow what a production indeed!! The music was complex, well played and fun. The lyrics were also. The visuals were also a treat and also well done. The whole thing was a treat and most enjoyable. Oh ya, and it also sounded very Beatlesque (quite an accomplishment! Excellent work.

This number has a bit of an edge on it and it sounds great. I always enjoy your playing. You make that S. Telecaster sound mighty good. Oh yes, I like the fade out at the end!

I echo the comments comments above. Great playing, arrangement, mix etc. Love those bass lines!

Outstanding production --- both visually and musically!!! Great and poignant lyrics! I think that all of us have felt that way at one time or another. I hope the album is doing well!

Hi tom. Thanks very much for commenting both on the forum and on YouTube. I appreciate your very kind comments. It means a lot coming from you! Hi Old Joad. I also thank you for commenting both on the forum and on YouTube. I was practicing that little "squeak technique while recording this. I first heard this technique on an old record by the Hawks (later to become The Band). Robby Robertson was the guitarist and some credit him as being the first to do this but that is up for discussion. Anyway, I thought it was cool and tried it out! Thanks again and I enjoyed and commented on your recent post! Hey Jack C. Thanks for listening and I appreciate the kind words. I really liked your recent post on this forum! Hi Bjorn. You are right -- no it is not the usual synth nature music. Mostly because of the love/hate relationship that I have with MIDI and for some reason, I don't (or can't) always conform. I am glad that you liked it and thanks for your kind comments!

1977 Punk is back. Raw, urgent, in your face, and with an edge. Love guitar work and overall sound. Y'all must have had a blast doing this song!