I Like You

[Douglas Kirby]

Hi Everybody,

This is a track off of my just recently completed album "The Westerly Sessions Volume VIII".  As always, any comments and critiques are welcome, and thanks for listening.

Here it is:

https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14263418

 

[jack c.]

amazing sound.jack c. try some verb/delay on an aux track for voice.

[Bajan Blue]

Great Guitar as usual and yet another good track

Mix sounded really good to me

Cool

Nigel

 

[Douglas Kirby]

On 7/12/2021 at 4:35 PM, jack c. said:

amazing sound.jack c. try some verb/delay on an aux track for voice.

Thanks for listening Jack - I appreciate it.

[Douglas Kirby]

On 7/14/2021 at 4:11 AM, Bajan Blue said:

Great Guitar as usual and yet another good track

Mix sounded really good to me

Cool

Nigel

 

I'm glad you liked the mix - thanks Nigel.

[Paul Bush]

Yeah Douglas, I liked this one although if I may it was screaming out for vocal harmonies  here and there other than that geat song cheers.

[Lynn Wilson]

11 hours ago, Paul Bush said:

Yeah Douglas, I liked this one although if I may it was screaming out for vocal harmonies  here and there other than that geat song cheers.

I have to agree with Paul about the lack of backup vox.  Maybe just a harmony on the chorus or refrain would be enough to make this a gem, but regardless, it's a good song and fun listen!

[David Sprouse]

Douglas, this is more optimistic than I've heard you before   Good pop song!   Love your lead guitar work.

[Bapu]

Personally I'd like a stronger presence on the drums. Other than that kudos.

[DeeringAmps]

I'm a fan, what more can I say but ?'s up baby.

t

didn't recognize One Step Closer, I've been pretty busy lately; maybe I missed it?

Just a note;
Doug's writing, performing and production are what I would call "mature".
I'm sure he appreciates all our constructive criticism, but I'm just as sure he's "happy" with a track before he posts.
Just sayin', and please don't think I'm suggesting we should not give Doug are honest opinions...
 

[noynekker]

Douglas . . . had a listen, and I'll say I always appreciate all your songs posted here . . . but this on has a little extra shine to it (for me). I'm really liking the rhythm guitar in the verses especially, think you've done something different here. So good, so well done !

[bjornpdx]

Doug, Another great song. Every time I listen to your songs I always think, How does he do that on the guitar?
A couple of people mentioned back up vocals and I agree. Or at least a little double tracking on the chorus maybe. Or not.
-Bjorn

[Douglas Kirby]

On 7/30/2021 at 1:12 PM, DeeringAmps said:

I'm a fan, what more can I say but ?'s up baby.

t

didn't recognize One Step Closer, I've been pretty busy lately; maybe I missed it?

Just a note;
Doug's writing, performing and production are what I would call "mature".
I'm sure he appreciates all our constructive criticism, but I'm just as sure he's "happy" with a track before he posts.
Just sayin', and please don't think I'm suggesting we should not give Doug are honest opinions...
 

Hey Tom - thanks for the comments and the thumbs up - much appreciated. 

[Douglas Kirby]

On 7/30/2021 at 9:50 PM, noynekker said:

Douglas . . . had a listen, and I'll say I always appreciate all your songs posted here . . . but this on has a little extra shine to it (for me). I'm really liking the rhythm guitar in the verses especially, think you've done something different here. So good, so well done !

Thanks for listening and I'm glad you liked the song and mix - cheers.

[Douglas Kirby]

13 hours ago, bjornpdx said:

Doug, Another great song. Every time I listen to your songs I always think, How does he do that on the guitar?
A couple of people mentioned back up vocals and I agree. Or at least a little double tracking on the chorus maybe. Or not.
-Bjorn

Thanks for listening Bjorn - it's always fun for me to lay down lead guitar tracks on my songs - I never know how it's going to turn out.

[treesha]

Great song with a fun simple message. I enjoyed everything about it, all done well.  Mix sounds great. I think you handled the dynamics of the different sections of the song well. Really works and sounds great !

[Douglas Kirby]

On 8/3/2021 at 11:37 PM, treesha said:

Great song with a fun simple message. I enjoyed everything about it, all done well.  Mix sounds great. I think you handled the dynamics of the different sections of the song well. Really works and sounds great !

Thanks Treesha - I appreciate your ears and comments.

[steve@baselines.com]

Nice job on this one Douglas.  Love the guitar tone.

[Wookiee]

Certainly works well here, nice easy listen on a rainy Monday afternoon waiting for a man in a Yellow van to come.

[PhonoBrainer]

Mostly, your melody hits two notes. Those two notes are perfectly spaced with that groove, the lyrics convey a lot, everything breathes, and your vocal tone is killer. Kudos for not being overly complex! This song is catchy simple and easy.

 

I'd agree a few mix tweaks to the drums but really, not a deal breaker. The intro had like 16 bars of guitar lead, maybe cut to the chase a bit quicker? 

I don't know where Westerly is, but there are cool grooves to be had there.

 

cheers,

-Tom