[b][color:#FF6666]FATHER TIME[/color][/b]

SoundCloud Alternate: Father Time



Nothing ventured, nothing gained (or so we suppose). We felt very comfortable with bluegrass productions, good with Western Swing, adequate with country, a "work in progress" with blue...so here's the most rockish thing we've done and for which about every element is a steepish learning curve. From applying guitar effects to mixing and mastering it's all new.

We much appreciate the support of our frequent collaborators floyd jane and Tom Adams and the support of this community in encouraging us to experiment...and for better or worse this is the latest result.

We appreciate your time to listen and your comments. As always, no gigs, no commercial aspirations, no pitching - just for fun.


Father Time

you ran with the worst crowd everyday after school
and fought imaginary enemies down the avenue

always taking advantage of the less fortunate

made out like a bandit, never failed to take the credit

you're on a one way track, ain't nobody got your back

Chorus:

you may think you have all that you ever desired

but your memory is fading and your body grows tired 

there's one tall mountain you'll never climb

it's not long, you’ ll be brought down by Father Time

sycophants danced 'round you like rock groupies 

you paid off everyone in sight even all the juries 

said you were in nam, claimed you earned the heart 

funny how your buddies don’t remember that part

you're on a one way track, ain't nobody got your back

Chorus

Bridge 

now your bones are aching and your eyes are dimming 

it won't be very long, you've played your swan song

Chorus


For those interested:

Vocal: Janice via Rodes NT1 interfaced to Logic Pro X via Blue Icicle and vocal effects by Izotope’s Necter 2

Lead Guitar: Tom Adams (tommyadmusic.com)

Rhythm Guitars: PG Music RealTracks with effects via Logic Pro’s amps and pedals.

Bass: PG Music RealTrack

Drums: PG Music RealDrums with reverb via Izotope’s EMT 140 Plate emulation.

Mixing/Mastering: Logic Pro X and Izotope’s Ozone 5.

Big thanks to Tom for the lead guitar, rhythm guitar effect suggestions, mix advice and lyric tweaks. And thanks to floyd jane for putting me on to one of the rhythm guitar selections and mix feedback.

Check out our new album Janice Merritt "Am I Blue Enough?"
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