PhonoBrainer Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Hello friends, here's one. <lyrics below> Would dearly LOVE LOVE LOVE mix comments about things that are buried, boomy, or pokey! <there is one cuss word in the song, repeated twice> but you will see why it is there cheers, many thanks and good music to you! -Tom Lyrics There were no global implications No chain of calamities combined No polarizing altercations Beween the deaf and dumb and blind There was no wobble in the axis The earth didn't slam into the sun My day didn't feel like it was over Before it had even begun : : Nobody that I loved went away Pretty Good Day Nobody I talked to had - - - - to say Pretty Good Day. : : The floor never turned into lava No rockets rained death down from the sky I didn't get crushed by this piano I didn't yearn for days gone by No mental meltdowns from a Karen I didn't have to wear a mask Everybody I met said "please" and "thank you" I didn't even have to ask : : Nobody that I love ran away Pretty Good Day Nobody I talked to had - - - - to say Pretty Good Day : : And when my day is finally over And I'm home safe and sound I can meet these expectations 'Cause the bar is on the ground : : Is there a chance for absolution? Or only the fire will spirits save ? Hopeless and frail is our condition Our only redemption is the grave (that's cheery. . .! ) Edited July 2, 2023 by PhonoBrainer 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Outstanding! An upbeat song with a twist. I like the jazzy trumpet and arrangement. All in all, a very clever and toe-tapping song that brings a smile to my face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I really wished I had the lyrics to follow along with on this pretty groovy piece PB. Vocals were a bit too buried for my taste. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Lovely ePiano intro Tom and the bass tone is gooorgeous - drums are up in the mix for sure (as is the trumpet) but I kinda like them there. I thought the vox level was about right (listening on my AA Hi-X60 cans). I wasn't expecting the funky guitar, not sure the wah quite works for me but equally I'm not sure what I'd replace it with - maybe something a tad more driven with just a bit of grit - minor crit, taste and fancy stuff. Really cool track - I wouldn't mind a read of the lyrics either. Great work Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said: Outstanding! An upbeat song with a twist. I like the jazzy trumpet and arrangement. All in all, a very clever and toe-tapping song that brings a smile to my face. Thx Lynn! Glad you liked it, the trumpet is AudioModeling's SWAM thingies, highly recommended. 2 hours ago, Bapu said: I really wished I had the lyrics to follow along with on this pretty groovy piece PB. Vocals were a bit too buried for my taste. Much appreciated for the listen! Especially the vote for vocals. I am reluctant to post lyrics initially, because comments like yours might not happen, and that's golden. Thanks Bapu! 2 hours ago, AndyB01 said: Lovely ePiano intro Tom and the bass tone is gooorgeous - drums are up in the mix for sure (as is the trumpet) but I kinda like them there. I thought the vox level was about right (listening on my AA Hi-X60 cans). I wasn't expecting the funky guitar, not sure the wah quite works for me but equally I'm not sure what I'd replace it with - maybe something a tad more driven with just a bit of grit - minor crit, taste and fancy stuff. Really cool track - I wouldn't mind a read of the lyrics either. Great work Andy Andy! Thanks, I agree, I'm iffy on the wah guitar at the end, I guess I was going for a hippy drippy vibe. I will take your observations on board, I don't think I'm done with this . . . The bass is the Evolution Violin bass, with a fair bit of low end carved out. I still think it's a bit boomy but the upper attack is a bit Beatlesesque in tone, I think? Many thanks friends for the observations! Edited July 1, 2023 by PhonoBrainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 905133 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) I like the tune. It is a very relatable expression of guarded optimism. As for those who seem to have had trouble with the clarity of the lyrics in the mix, I don't doubt what others are saying, but thought it might be useful to you to share my experience. I usually have difficulty making out, attending to, and understanding lyrics due to a need to spend extra mental processing time to figure out what the words are. But contrary to what others wrote, I had no trouble with the lyrics on either the first or second listen. Over the past several years I have had increasing tinnitus and the last time I checked I had almost no hearing of external sounds above 2K-3K. Perhaps that's why the lyrics were perfectly audible and understandable to me, not lost in the mix at all. Again, not doubting others, but maybe my experience will help you to make they lyrics more intelligible to others (other than just providing the text). Thanks for sharing the song. Edited July 1, 2023 by User 905133 fixed typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) ohhhhhhhhhhh what a wonderful voice.jack c what is the trumpet vst plugin Edited July 1, 2023 by jack c. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, jack c. said: ohhhhhhhhhhh what a wonderful voice.jack c what is the trumpet vst plugin <checks dictionary for definition of "wonderful"> thanks Jack! The trumpet is AudioModeling SWAM, highly recommended. Thx again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 3 hours ago, User 905133 said: I like the tune. It is a very relatable expression of guarded optimism. As for those who seem to have had trouble with the clarity of the lyrics in the mix, I don't doubt what others are saying, but thought it might be useful to you to share my experience. I usually have difficulty making out, attending to, and understanding lyrics due to a need to spend extra mental processing time to figure out what the words are. But contrary to what others wrote, I had no trouble with the lyrics on either the first or second listen. Over the past several years I have had increasing tinnitus and the last time I checked I had almost no hearing of external sounds above 2K-3K. Perhaps that's why the lyrics were perfectly audible and understandable to me, not lost in the mix at all. Again, not doubting others, but maybe my experience will help you to make they lyrics more intelligible to others (other than just providing the text). Thanks for sharing the song. This is awesome to work with, thanks. Tinnitus sucks, sorry. That 2 to 3k info could mean I've some weird levels or masking issues above that, I'll check. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Tom, sounds good to me from the very start which usually means you've tweaked the freqs to their utmost and all that other sound engineer stuff I wish I could do. I really like the positive feel of the song and the humor, like being grateful that pianos haven't fallen on your head today, things like that. Bit of a John Lennon mood to it I thought. "That's cheery" made me laugh. Couldn't follow the lyrics in a couple of spots, but mostly they came across pretty well. Anyway, big thumbs up on this one, Tom. Really liked it. -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Just to clarify, I wasn't having trouble hearing the lyrics. However, knowing Tom's songwriting skills of old, there are probably a few nuggets of gold in there I might have missed and would like to admire for nothing more than the sheer poetry of it. I am a sucker for a good lyric. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Tom , All I can say is this was a "Brilliant" example of writing and performance. Loved it .. mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Very cool lyrics Tom, exceptional overall groove, I get the feeling there is a play on another song here. Love it all 6:50, not many I say that to but this is good stuff, good recording, some nice playing mix works well here on the Adam's, nice bass almost but not quite squelchy, with an edge of fretlessness, what is the trumpet or horns? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Excellent Tom. Thoroughly enjoyable mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandBross Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 nice trumpet and piano. EB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesha Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Very well done, I had no trouble with the lyrics and am glad you posted them. Love the horns. I appreciate and relate to your lyrics, when so much can go wrong and sometimes does, I really try to nurture gratitude in myself every day things don't go wrong, like grateful today I didn't need a dentist fast or a plumber ha. Easy to listen to and enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Such a great and excellent piece on so many levels ! Firstly, it has that time transport quotient, in that one does not realize it is almost 7 minutes long, because it is absorbing and fascinating as you listen along. It's got some fun, with serious undertones . . . your Soundcloud pic reminds me of a certain SuperTramp album cover. I also love the way you deliver the vocals in such a loose and relaxed way. Lyrics are classic, and the horn section is icing on the cake (with sparkles) Mix sounds perfect to my ears, what a great listen Tom ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Hi - great track and that Trumpet sounds stella - have to say i thought the vocals were spot on correct Mix is excellent Cool stuff Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Excellent???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 9:52 PM, bjornpdx said: Tom, sounds good to me from the very start which usually means you've tweaked the freqs to their utmost and all that other sound engineer stuff I wish I could do. I really like the positive feel of the song and the humor, like being grateful that pianos haven't fallen on your head today, things like that. Bit of a John Lennon mood to it I thought. "That's cheery" made me laugh. Couldn't follow the lyrics in a couple of spots, but mostly they came across pretty well. Anyway, big thumbs up on this one, Tom. Really liked it. -Bjorn Hi Bjorn, many thanks! All that "engineer stuff" is a lot of throwing spaghetti on the wall, which is why I'm lucky to get two songs a year out. I make dodgy mix decisions, listen to the results about a thousand times, replace them with slightly less dodgy mix decisions. And then finally push it out when I can live with the existing smaller transgressions appreciate your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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