Lynn Wilson Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I've always liked odd time signatures in music. I guess it comes from all the Frank Zappa and King Crimson I've listened to over the years. This song grew from the opening guitar riff which is in 7/8. I just happen to have a slew of drum beats in 7/8 so I stayed in that time signature for the rest of the song. My question is: does it work or does it sound too disjointed? Plus, my usual questions about the mix. I'd love your feedback, and I thank you in advance. It can be found here: https://soundclick.com/r/s8e65s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I always think of you as a singer and forget that you're also great on the guitar. You have a cool voc delay which worked well except there were a couple of places where the tail was maybe too long eg around 2:00 Nice job on this song Lynn. I really like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hi Lynn Like this and a great job - vocals and guitars really cool And 7/8 not easy to make it sound this good Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I think this 7/8 time signature song works quite well - you did a good job on this. I think I've told you before your vocal reminds me a bit of Peter Gabriel. I like the mix and song - well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) What is weird is that these sort of time signatures do something to my brain and seems to irritate me, Anybody else get that? I like the guitar work and your vocal Lynn but I cant listen to it all. I remember thats how I felt when I first listened to Jessie's music.. but now for some reason I like it and have got used to it and can see the creativity in it. Need to try and listen more.. Gary Edited August 24, 2020 by garybrun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I pulled a muscle trying to tap my foot in time very cool mate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 hours ago, garybrun said: time signatures do something to brain and seems to irritate me, It keeps you listening, it is why Zapper liked them so much. Nice job @Lynn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Took me about half way through to stop trying to fix the 1, and let the tune dictate where it falls. I was auditioning some 5/4 stuff and didn't "struggle" as much with the 1 in that. 5 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: 7/8 not easy to make it sound this good So 7 is tougher? I don't recall ever playing any 7/8 stuff... t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 20 hours ago, bjornpdx said: I always think of you as a singer and forget that you're also great on the guitar. You have a cool voc delay which worked well except there were a couple of places where the tail was maybe too long eg around 2:00 Nice job on this song Lynn. I really like it. Thanks Bjorn for you kind words. I'll check out the spot around 2:00 and take care of it. Btw, the f/x is "ghost reverb" from Wave's H-Reverb. I'd been looking for an opportunity to use it. 7 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: Hi Lynn Like this and a great job - vocals and guitars really cool And 7/8 not easy to make it sound this good Nigel Thank you, Nigel. This really boosts my confidence in this ditty. I forgot to mention that I was also inspired, in part, by Miles Davis and Sun Ra. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) It kind of sounds a bit like some of the music Stewart Copeland was doing after the Police.. I like the sound of the guitars, so yes I would say it works? Edited August 23, 2020 by Old Joad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Douglas Kirby said: I think this 7/8 time signature song works quite well - you did a good job on this. I think I've told you before your vocal reminds me a bit of Peter Gabriel. I like the mix and song - well done. Thank you very much, Douglas! You're too kind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I agree with the nod to stew-art copeland. This is just SO good. I'm running out of superlatives. This genre is right up my alley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 6:10 AM, garybrun said: What is weird is that these sort of time signatures do something to brain and seems to irritate me, Anybody else get that? I like the guitar work and your vocal Lynn but I cant listen to it all. I remember thats how I felt when I first listened to Jessie's music.. but now for some reason I like it and have got used to it and can see the creativity in it. Need to try and listen more.. Gary Gary, I know what you mean. Either it works or it doesn't. This is the kind of feedback that I'm looking for. I don't know if this will help, but when I took theory many years ago, I was taught to count odd time signatures like this: 1-2-3-4-1-2-3 (sorry if you already know this). I had to play this by feel rather than count it out. I had more trouble getting used to the missing eighth note at the end than finding the downbeat. I have trouble thinking outside the box at times, and an exercise like this helps me expand my box. Thanks so much for your reply! On 8/22/2020 at 6:27 AM, daryl1968 said: I pulled a muscle trying to tap my foot in time very cool mate. I have an Ace bandage for you, my friend! Whatever you do, don't try snapping your fingers to this, unless it's on a keyboard. Thanks for your reply, Daryl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 8:15 AM, Wookiee said: It keeps you listening, it is why Zapper liked them so much. Nice job @Lynn Thank you Wookie! That's why I kept listening to Zappa-you never knew what was coming next. On 8/22/2020 at 9:35 AM, DeeringAmps said: Took me about half way through to stop trying to fix the 1, and let the tune dictate where it falls. I was auditioning some 5/4 stuff and didn't "struggle" as much with the 1 in that. So 7 is tougher? I don't recall ever playing any 7/8 stuff... t Hi Tom, thanks for replying! I had the same problem until I started anticipating the missing eighth note at the end. I had to do this to break the cycle of the gloomy songs I had been writing lately. On 8/22/2020 at 12:21 PM, Old Joad said: It kind of sounds a bit like some of the music Stewart Copeland was doing after the Police.. I like the sound of the guitars, so yes I would say it works? I'm gonna check that out, as I was a huge Police fan. Thanks so much for your reply! On 8/23/2020 at 9:37 AM, David Sprouse said: I agree with the nod to stew-art copeland. This is just SO good. I'm running out of superlatives. This genre is right up my alley David, I really appreciate your response! One superlative I never tire of is "luck". (or, more appropriately, "it's better to be lucky than good") 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Lynn My wife teaches Balkan dancing so I hear the music pretty often. 7/8 is a common time signature in Bulgarian music, and in that area they also have 9/8 11/8 13/8 and other weird (to us) time signatures. Your song could be a big hit in Bulgaria! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Absoflippinlutely cool sounds. I understand the reference above to Copeland's stuff. I also pick up a little bit of a Devo vibe in the timing and keyboard sound (e.g., Satisfaction). You really have been putting out some interesting, creative and well done work recently. Luv the guitar playing and your vocals are top notch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) Lynn, this works for me, nasty nuff said be careful Edited August 25, 2020 by Jesse Screed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hidden Symmetry Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Vocals were slightly Van Vliet'ish ! enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPAREELS Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) On 8/22/2020 at 12:10 PM, garybrun said: What is weird is that these sort of time signatures do something to my brain and seems to irritate me, Anybody else get that? I like the guitar work and your vocal Lynn but I cant listen to it all. I remember thats how I felt when I first listened to Jessie's music.. but now for some reason I like it and have got used to it and can see the creativity in it. Need to try and listen more.. Gary Buggered me brain up ... I really couldn't understand the rhythm at all ... if Zappa saw my face he's blow smoke in the air and ask who my mother was ...and then I see Jesse's comment .. .far too clever for my old brain .. but boy... you play that ol'gitar well S Edited August 26, 2020 by Sabby Brown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 21 hours ago, freddy j said: Absoflippinlutely cool sounds. I understand the reference above to Copeland's stuff. I also pick up a little bit of a Devo vibe in the timing and keyboard sound (e.g., Satisfaction). You really have been putting out some interesting, creative and well done work recently. Luv the guitar playing and your vocals are top notch. Freddy, thank you very much! I was unaware of Stewart Copeland's work until recently, but am grateful to have gotten the word. Stay safe, my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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