Metal Chains

[Keith Wilby]

Hi all,

In 1984, or thereabouts, an old school pal came to my house and I recorded him playing some of his songs with acoustic guitar. Those recordings were pretty much forgotten about until I rediscovered them a few days ago.

This is one of those songs/recordings with a new backing by me. I think it's a great song, simple but extremely melodic and effective, plus a sterling vocal performance by my friend Jon on what was, essentially, a demo. Used with his permission.

 

Edit: comments on the arrangement and production welcomed.

https://www.bandlab.com/revisions/ecf27414-b49a-ef11-8474-6045bd375453?sharedKey=I8JjT4_N_02mgrZJcqvQtw

Edited November 5, 2024 by Keith Wilby

[KSband]

That is a nice song. Great job with the arrangement.

[Guest]

Reminds me of some of the stuff I wrote and collaborated on back in the Eighties - all that teenage angst. 😂

Life was so much simpler back then.

Took me right back - great job!

Andy

[bjornpdx]

Very nice. I like that the melody sticks with you after the song is over. I like the accompaniment too and  the strings coming in just where they should.
-Bjorn

[Keith Wilby]

4 hours ago, bjornpdx said:

I like that the melody sticks with you after the song is over.

Yes, it's an ear worm and no mistake.

[Wookiee]

Nice clean mix, well placed and balanced, vocal clear and present but in the mix.  Good job.   

[Ross S]

Cool tune, nicely performed and produced!

[Ray T]

Love the backstory, nice bit of history. Its a nice song presented as well as it could be, I enjoyed listening thank you.

[Bajan Blue]

On 11/7/2024 at 4:10 PM, Wookiee said:

Nice clean mix, well placed and balanced, vocal clear and present but in the mix.  Good job.   

Exactly what Wookie said!!

Good track

Nigel