Jane Laws Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I love writing songs about the Aussie way of life and this one is back to my traditional folk/country style. The inspiration for Eighty-seven Years came to me when back on the road, the day after the Tamworth Country Music Festival. I was on my motorcycle and at the first stop quickly grabbed my notebook and wrote down the chorus. It’s recorded using my Maton EM100C-808 Messiah tuned to Double Drop D. Love to hear your thoughts. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Very nice Jane. t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Shapiro Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Simply beautiful. As I'm turning 60 in a couple of weeks, the song struck a chord with me (no pun intended). Thanks for sharing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lee Shapiro said: Simply beautiful. As I'm turning 60 in a couple of weeks, the song struck a chord with me (no pun intended). Thanks for sharing this. Thanks, Lee, I know the feeling of turning 60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Very nice. The guitar sounds really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 enjoyed it, jane. esp like the bongos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) Beautiful - stripped back and simple - just as it should be. The recording and placement of the percussion on the second part is exceptional - I can literally visualise them being played. Terrific stuff. Andy Edited April 3, 2022 by AndyB01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Yeah liked this one a lot lovely recording ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vere Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 100% first class. We are just at a weekend long music/ art festival in Penticton BC. Listening to your song in the Slumber Lodge after a great day yesterday of musical talent and you would have fit right in big time. They have none stop acts, mostly singer songwriters and folky bands spread among 6 venues, coffee shops and Brew pubs. Of note is all the musicians commented about this being first gig in 2 years and how great it was to be back on the touring circuit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Really nice song Jane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 8 hours ago, AndyB01 said: Beautiful - stripped back and simple - just as it should be. The recording and placement of the percussion on the second part is exceptional - I can literally visualise them being played. Terrific stuff. Andy Thanks, Andy, it's great folks are noticing and enjoying the percussion on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 hours ago, John Vere said: 100% first class. We are just at a weekend long music/ art festival in Penticton BC. Listening to your song in the Slumber Lodge after a great day yesterday of musical talent and you would have fit right in big time. They have none stop acts, mostly singer songwriters and folky bands spread among 6 venues, coffee shops and Brew pubs. Of note is all the musicians commented about this being first gig in 2 years and how great it was to be back on the touring circuit Hi John, it's so great you guys are back enjoying the festivals once more. Over here, in Western Australia, they have unfortunately cancelled all of the autumn festivals ~ maybe next year Great you enjoyed Eighty-seven Years, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Hello Jane, is this your first song posting in this forum? If so, great recording, and playing, and lyrics, and singing. I enjoyed that very much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Beautiful Jane. Young heart , old soul. I believe you and the Messiah will always get along .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Jesse Screed said: Hello Jane, is this your first song posting in this forum? If so, great recording, and playing, and lyrics, and singing. I enjoyed that very much. Thanks Jesse, I have posted a few songs through the years. I have been using Cakewalk since 2004, but sound engineering is not my strength I have a small presence on Youtube, Spotify and my website. Cheers Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 hours ago, mark skinner said: Beautiful Jane. Young heart , old soul. I believe you and the Messiah will always get along .. mark Thanks Mark, Even though I adore my Messiah, I'm still in love with my Maton Dread that I bought 26 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hi Jane, Lovely song + excellently performed. There but for the grace of God go us all. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoisp Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Love it, maybe bit to quite on the mastering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 9 hours ago, whoisp said: Love it, maybe bit to quite on the mastering Thanks for the tip, something I struggle with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Laws Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 10 hours ago, thegaltieribrothers said: Hi Jane, Lovely song + excellently performed. There but for the grace of God go us all. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul Hi Paul, Great you enjoyed the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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