Who's Online Now
10 members (couchgrouch, Fdemetrio, VNORTH2, Gary E. Andrews, Perry Neal Crawford, Sunset Poet, Guy E. Trepanier, bennash, Bill Draper, David Gill), 4,251 guests, and 265 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Register Today!
Welcome to the Just Plain Folks forums! You are currently viewing our forums as a Guest which gives you limited access to most of our discussions and to other features.

By joining our free community you will have access to post and respond to topics, communicate privately with our users (PM), respond to polls, upload content, and access many other features. Registration is fast, simple, and absolutely free; so please join our community today!
ShoutChat
Comment Guidelines: Do post respectful and insightful comments. Don't flame, hate, spam.
What's Going On
Does Billy Joel belong in top 10?
by Fdemetrio - 03/28/24 11:10 PM
It Is Done
by Sunset Poet - 03/28/24 07:44 PM
Music Industry Summit, Athens Ohio
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/28/24 06:14 PM
Can you save me from me
by VNORTH2 - 03/28/24 03:11 PM
As human as yo
by ckiphen - 03/28/24 09:55 AM
Fox News Reports Stunning Archeological Discovery.
by couchgrouch - 03/27/24 08:02 PM
Wasting My Time
by David Gill - 03/27/24 07:42 AM
Song available
by JAPOV - 03/26/24 03:38 PM
YELLIN AT CLOUDS
by David Gill - 03/26/24 03:20 PM
"Reliving" the great Lou Rawls!
by Brian Austin Whitney - 03/26/24 01:49 PM
::: The Best In My Life :::
by Bill Draper - 03/26/24 01:32 PM
The show must go on
by ckiphen - 03/26/24 09:06 AM
NYC Motel 1972
by rpirone - 03/26/24 12:43 AM
usic Industry Summitt
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/25/24 11:32 PM
The Rant Arena
by JAPOV - 03/25/24 07:39 PM
Song available
by Raymond Byabazaire - 03/25/24 11:55 AM
Song available
by Raymond Byabazaire - 03/25/24 11:55 AM
Lancaster Festival, Lancaster, Ohio
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/25/24 10:51 AM
Wasting my time
by Rob B. - 03/25/24 03:45 AM
Tom Waits.. What's he building
by Fdemetrio - 03/25/24 12:09 AM
Rick Beato, bad lyrics
by Fdemetrio - 03/24/24 11:23 PM
Inspirational Videos Post Them Here
by Sunset Poet - 03/24/24 11:27 AM
Used to take a Genius to Mix
by Fdemetrio - 03/23/24 11:00 AM
"Broken Places"
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/22/24 07:45 PM
All You Are Is A Lie
by Sunset Poet - 03/22/24 06:55 PM
Pour Choices
by Gavin Sinclair - 03/22/24 05:29 PM
Billy's 30 year overdue song.
by Fdemetrio - 03/22/24 01:30 PM
Make my dreams come true
by ckiphen - 03/22/24 10:51 AM
Top Posters
Calvin 19,857
Travis david 12,264
Kevin Emmrich 10,941
Jean Bullock 10,330
Kaley Willow 10,240
Two Singers 9,649
Joice Marie 9,186
Mackie H. 9,003
glynda 8,683
Mike Dunbar 8,574
Tricia Baker 8,318
couchgrouch 8,160
Colin Ward 7,911
Corey 7,357
Vicarn 6,916
Mark Kaufman 6,589
ben willis 6,114
Lynn Orloff 5,788
Louis 5,725
Linda Sings 5,608
KimberlyinNC 5,210
Fdemetrio 4,990
Neil Cotton 4,909
Derek Hines 4,893
DonnaMarilyn 4,670
Blake Hill 4,528
Bob Cushing 4,389
Roy Cooper 4,271
Bill Osofsky 4,199
Tom Shea 4,195
Cindy Miller 4,178
TamsNumber4 4,171
MFB III 4,143
Sunset Poet 4,126
nightengale 4,096
E Swartz 3,985
JAPOV 3,973
beechnut79 3,878
Caroline 3,865
Kolstad 3,845
Dan Sullivan 3,710
Dottie 3,427
joewatt 3,411
Bill Cooper 3,279
John Hoffman 3,199
Skip Johnson 3,027
Pam Hurley 3,007
Terry G 3,005
Nigel Quin 2,891
PopTodd 2,890
Harriet Ames 2,870
MidniteBob 2,761
Nelson 2,616
Tom Tracy 2,558
Jerry Jakala 2,524
Al Alvarez 2,499
Eric Thome 2,448
Hummingbird 2,401
Stan Loh 2,263
Sam Wilson 2,246
Wendy D 2,235
Judy Hollier 2,232
Erica Ellis 2,202
maccharles 2,134
TrumanCoyote 2,096
Marty Helly 2,041
DukeWill 2,002
floyd jane 1,985
Clint Anglin 1,904
cindyrella 1,888
David Wright 1,866
Clairejeanne 1,851
Cindy LaRosa 1,824
Ronald Boyt 1,675
Iggy 1,652
Noel Downs 1,633
Rick Heenan 1,608
Cal 1,574
GocartMoz 1,559
Jack Swain 1,554
Pete Larsen 1,537
Ann Tygart 1,529
Tom Breshers 1,487
RogerS 1,481
Tom Franz 1,473
Chuck Crowe 1,441
Ralph Blight 1,440
Rick Norton 1,429
Kenneth Cade 1,429
bholt 1,411
Letha Allen 1,409
in2piano 1,404
Stan Simons 1,402
Deej56 1,385
mattbanx 1,384
Jen Shaner 1,373
Charlie Wong 1,347
KevinP 1,324
Vondelle 1,316
Tom W. 1,313
Jan Petter 1,301
scottandrew 1,294
lane1777 1,280
Gerry 1,280
DakLander 1,265
IronKnee 1,262
PeteG 1,242
Ian Ferrin 1,235
Glen King 1,214
VNORTH2 1,212
IdeaGuy 1,209
AaronAuthier 1,177
summeoyo 1,174
Diane Ewing 1,162
ckiphen 1,120
joro 1,082
BobbyJoe 1,075
S.DEE 1,040
yann 1,037
9ne 1,035
David Gill 1,032
Tony A 1,016
argo 986
peaden 984
90 dB 964
Wolvman 960
Jak Kelly 912
krtinberg 890
Drifter 886
Petra 883
RJC 845
Brenda152 840
Nadia 829
ant 798
Juan 797
TKO 784
Dayson 781
frahmes 781
bennash 763
teletwang 762
Andy K 750
Andy Kemp 749
tbryson 737
Jackie444 731
Irwin 720
3daveyO3 704
Dixie 701
Joy Boy 695
Pat Hardy 692
Knute 686
Lee Arten 678
Moosesong 668
Katziis 652
R.T.MOORE 638
quality 637
CG King 622
douglas 621
R&M 614
Mel 614
NaomiSue 601
Shandy 590
Ria 587
TAMERA64 583
qbaum 570
nitepiano 566
pRISCILLA 556
Tink2 553
musica 539
deanbell 528
RobertK 527
BonzaiWag 523
Roderic 522
BB Wilbur 513
goodfolks 499
Zeek 487
Stu 486
Steve P. 481
KathyW 462
allenb 459
MaxG 458
Philjo 454
fanito 448
trush48 448
dmk 442
Rob L 439
arealrush 437
DGR 436
avweek 435
Stephen D 433
Emmy 431
marquez 422
kit 419
Softkrome 417
kyrksongs 415
RRon 408
Laura G. 407
VNORTH 407
Debra 407
eb 406
cuebald 399
EdPerrone 399
Dannyk1 395
Hobart 395
Davyboy49 393
Smile 389
GJShades 387
Alek 386
Ezt 384
tone 380
Marla 380
Ann_F 379
iggyiggy 378
coalminer 377
java 374
ddreuter 371
spidey 371
sweetsong 370
danny 367
Rob B. 364
Jim Ryan 360
papaG 353
Z - man 350
JamesDF5 348
John K 348
Jaden 344
TheBaz 340
Steggy 339
leif 339
tonedeaf 336
rickwork 334
Eddie Ray 332
Johnboy 328
Bob Lever 328
Helicon1 327
lucian 326
Muskie 321
kc 319
Z. Mulls 318
ptondreau 313
ONOFFON 312
Chris B. 310
trush 304
ed323 297
Ellen M 294
markus-ky 293
lizzorn 291
nicnac49 290
Char 286
ktunes 285
Top Likes Received
JAPOV 86
VNORTH2 45
bennash 38
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#1105520 04/23/16 03:59 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Y'all,

Please give a listen to this recent collab between me and fellow JPF'er Robert George..

https://soundcloud.com/michael-zaneski/silver-bay-final-v11-hq-mp3

**************************************************************

Silver Bay


Silver Bay
Shrouded in a mask of mist
Remember when we kissed along the ocean-side
How were we to know, love would ebb and flow just like the fickle tide

Days gone by
Although I still think of her
God only knows for sure where all our bygones go
Yet my memory, is a foggy sea where tides of teardrops flow

Come what may
I believe in love because
It’s a mystery to me
Love gives breath
To the history that was
And the history to be

O Silver Bay
Where we danced along the shore
But diff’rent steps soon tore our futures at the seams
Yesterday has gone, yet our kiss lives on in misty midnight dreams

Of Silver Day, Silver Bay

****************************************************************

Music by Michael Zaneski
Lyrics by Robert George
(C)2016 All Rights Reserved


Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/23/16 04:20 PM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,126
Likes: 29
Top 100 Poster
Online Content
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,126
Likes: 29
Lovely music. Beautiful vocal melody and execution. Listened twice. You're very talented Michael. Well written lyrics also,

Martin

Last edited by Martin Lide; 04/23/16 04:18 PM.
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 10,190
Likes: 30
Top 20 Poster
Offline
Top 20 Poster
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 10,190
Likes: 30
Excellent! I really enjoyed it. The eighth notes configuration works well in the bridge. Thinking... maybe half way through the bridge the drums can build with eighth notes into a bigger end verse/chorus. Anyway, fine the way it is. Always enjoy your chord structures.

Best, John smile

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 13,325
Top 10 Poster
Offline
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 13,325
top notch guys!You caught the feeling of these nice lyrics very well Michael.Mike

Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,985
F
Top 200 Poster
Offline
Top 200 Poster
F
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,985
Michael,

You are an artist. In the true sense of the word. That is often overlooked in places like this (forums) where so many are concentrating on aspects of songwriting.

What a gorgeous "package" you have created! These lyrics in "lesser" hands would likely not have such impact. Your music (melody, production, phrasing) does all the right things at all the right times.

Sprinklings of Christopher Cross or Crosby & Nash... The echoes and harmonies as important as any other element.. Such a sound!

Cool songs, guys.

floyd

Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 62
N
Serious Contributor
Offline
Serious Contributor
N
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 62
Such a beautiful production! Great lyrics, voice and overall mix. Everything sounds super tight. Great work and good vibes, keep it up!👌

Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,857
Likes: 1
Top 10 Poster
Offline
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,857
Likes: 1
Hi guys,

Smooth work !

I really enjoyed this part.....Yesterday has gone, yet our kiss lives on


Calvin


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart

Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 6,895
Top 40 Poster
Offline
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 6,895
Beautiful soundscape wrapped around evocative lyrics. Gorgeous!

Love gives breath
To the history that was
And the history to be

Ricki

Joined: May 2013
Posts: 924
Top 500 Poster
Offline
Top 500 Poster
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 924
This is beautiful. Great production, vocal, music, and killer lyrics. Fantastic work!

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,985
Likes: 22
Top 100 Poster
Offline
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,985
Likes: 22
Hey Michael,

Beautiful production, with some difficult vocals for sure!

Liked everything about this one, also agree with what Floyd had to say, he hit it on nail.

steady-eddie.

Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,003
Likes: 1
Top 20 Poster
Offline
Top 20 Poster
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,003
Likes: 1
Michael and George--

I give this one A+.

Mackie

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Martin Lide
Lovely music. Beautiful vocal melody and execution. Listened twice. You're very talented Michael. Well written lyrics also,

Martin


Thanks, Martin!

This was a lyric that jumped out at me to set. It created strong images that led to specific music chordal structures and sounds.

I appreciate your kind words. smile

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/25/16 04:57 PM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick
Excellent! I really enjoyed it. The eighth notes configuration works well in the bridge. Thinking... maybe half way through the bridge the drums can build with eighth notes into a bigger end verse/chorus. Anyway, fine the way it is. Always enjoy your chord structures.

Best, John smile


Thanks, John!

Yeah, the chord structure of the verses come from sessions of free associating Rob's imagery to things in my life, among them my love for the TV series "Lost" --in which Michael Giachinno utilized that I to iii change in his "Life and Death" theme. Those chord changes became the heart and soul of the music.

I've also spent many hours "at the crossroads" at the ocean, grazing on nearby sand..so a song about love and loss and memory..these things were tied to my own experience quite strongly.

Oh, btw..I think I do go eighth notes on the drums in the bridge--the drums kinda match what the guitarists are playing, rhythmically. I let the lead guitar create most of the momentum leading into the last verse, while the drummer stays locked in..but some 16th note runs from the drummer, in the last two bars might possibly improve that transition..though I'm torn cuz I like that it kinda slips back into the verse, without all the usual earmarks..

Thanks again for the thoughtful comments and all. smile

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/25/16 04:15 PM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,888
Top 200 Poster
Offline
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,888
This is brilliant! What a joy to listen to this! Wonderful collab and execution. Love it!

Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,521
Top 200 Poster
Offline
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,521
"This was a lyric that jumped out at me to set. It created strong images that led to specific music chordal structures and sounds."

That articulates what we feel much better than I can put into words. When the nonvocal tracks work so well with the lyric imagery magical thing happen. It takes a lyric way beyond what a "neutral" production could accomplish. I think it also expands the possibilities that the listener has for a personal interpretation of the imagery.

We enjoyed the listens!

J&B


Check out our new album Janice Merritt "Am I Blue Enough?"
on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon and others.
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Thanks so much, Mike. It's interesting how good lyrics can conjure up associative memory, which can then translate into music. A very mysterious but beautiful process.. smile

Thanks again!

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by floyd jane
Michael,

You are an artist. In the true sense of the word. That is often overlooked in places like this (forums) where so many are concentrating on aspects of songwriting.

What a gorgeous "package" you have created! These lyrics in "lesser" hands would likely not have such impact. Your music (melody, production, phrasing) does all the right things at all the right times.

Sprinklings of Christopher Cross or Crosby & Nash... The echoes and harmonies as important as any other element.. Such a sound!

Cool songs, guys.

floyd



Hi Floyd,

I feel like the Cowardly Lion who was just told (and then realizes) he actually had courage all along, LOL..thanks you for these wonderful comments..and I can only add (as to being a "true" artist..)..it takes one to know one.. smile

Mike


Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/26/16 07:23 PM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by NicholasSpoonerRodie
Such a beautiful production! Great lyrics, voice and overall mix. Everything sounds super tight. Great work and good vibes, keep it up!👌


Thanks Nicholas! I appreciate your listening and your kind words, and I'm always look forward to your new music. smile

Mike



Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Calvin #1105763 04/26/16 11:08 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Calvin,

Thanks! Yes, Rob's writing is always accessible and engaging and often quite beautiful, like here.

There are a few lyric writers who, to me, create "little movies" with every piece they write. Rob is among them. Like yourself, his imagination knows no boundaries.

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/27/16 04:05 PM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 8,160
Likes: 5
C
Top 25 Poster
Online Content
Top 25 Poster
C
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 8,160
Likes: 5
Hi everyone. ...thanks for all the kind replies. Mike's treatment of the lyric was exactly what I wanted, only better. I think it's a keeper and something we'll be proud of in twenty years. smile


Nashville demos etc:

https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=431939

other demos:

https://soundcloud.com/wabash-cannibal

Amazon Kindle books by Robert George you may enjoy:

1) Americana

2) Teenage Graceland

3) The Will to Be

4) Fort Mystery

5) Wheel Sea

6) My One True Love
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,712
Top 30 Poster
Offline
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,712
Both music and lyrics and good. You picked a great lyricist in Robert George.

Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 7,386
Top 30 Poster
Offline
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 7,386
Hey fellas,

Wow, the perfect marriage between lyrics and musication. Not only is the tone well-suited to the lyric, but I especially enjoyed how the music and vocals surge at the perfect lyrical moments.

The lyrics themselves are wonderfully evocative.

Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing!!

Cheers,
Beth


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=949237

http://www.myspace.com/goldencatfish

"Fill what's empty, empty what's full, and scratch where it itches."
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,264
Likes: 4
T
Top 10 Poster
Offline
Top 10 Poster
T
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,264
Likes: 4
Haunting an exceptional song guys.Enjoyed it a lot
Travis


We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Ricki E. Bellos
Beautiful soundscape wrapped around evocative lyrics. Gorgeous!

Love gives breath
To the history that was
And the history to be

Ricki


Hi Ricki!

Thanks a bunch..

I know! Those are great lines. Rob can write pulpy, OR classy, depending on the song..this definitely falls into the latter..

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi James,

Thanks for listening and the warm comments. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
E Swartz #1105879 04/28/16 03:33 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Eddie,

Thanks!

That was one of my early decisions--to sing the vocals up in Henley territory. I don't push my voice often enough but notice that songs with lead vocals in that zone where the voice might break tend to sound more emotive and passionate, and that's what I wanted for sure on this one.

Thanks again.. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Mackie H. #1105881 04/28/16 03:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Mackie,

Thanks for the A+..

I'm always looking forward to your new music. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827
Top 50 Poster
Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827
Hey Michael,

That's a real nice tune mate. It just works.

cheers, niteshift

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by cindyrella
This is brilliant! What a joy to listen to this! Wonderful collab and execution. Love it!


Hi Cindy,

Thank you! I'm so happy knowing you liked this a lot. I'm all smiles..thanks again.. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
"This was a lyric that jumped out at me to set. It created strong images that led to specific music chordal structures and sounds."

That articulates what we feel much better than I can put into words. When the nonvocal tracks work so well with the lyric imagery magical thing happen. It takes a lyric way beyond what a "neutral" production could accomplish. I think it also expands the possibilities that the listener has for a personal interpretation of the imagery.

We enjoyed the listens!

J&B


Thanks Janice, thanks Bud. You expanded on my thoughts quite well. It's like you're saying "from the personal to the universal" counts for music, too, not just lyrics, and I'd have to agree. I think the key is trusting ones own associative process, and that can be hard, cuz it oft times won't present one with the most obvious choices, but more idiosyncratic ones.

Thanks again, it makes me very happy knowing you enjoyed it. smile

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/29/16 05:22 AM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Jim Colyer
Both music and lyrics and good. You picked a great lyricist in Robert George.


Thanks, Jim. Rob and I have known each other for years and this time he picked me, and the lyric "sang" on first reading..and I always honor that, when that happens. Can't turn away a song that comes practically fully formed while reading the lyric. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
Offline
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Hi Mike and Robert:

The Title led me to a song I wish I'd written. Your vocal and arrangement, Mike... is stunning and really does the job of making this an unforgettable song. Congratulations and here's wishing you success with this delight to the ear and imagination. ----Dave

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Beth G. Williams
Hey fellas,

Wow, the perfect marriage between lyrics and musication. Not only is the tone well-suited to the lyric, but I especially enjoyed how the music and vocals surge at the perfect lyrical moments.

The lyrics themselves are wonderfully evocative.

Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing!!

Cheers,
Beth


Thanks, Beth!

Evocative, and they deepen for me with each new reading/listening. It's fulfilling to feel like I did right by Rob's great lyric. Thanks again. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Thanks, Travis.

Mist..mystery..I did want a bit of a "haunting" feel in the music, as I felt that in Rob's lyric. I appreciate your listening and nice comments. smile

Mike


Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 04/30/16 05:41 AM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Thanks, Nite!

I'm all smiles over here..thanks again. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Dave,

Your comments are always so thoughtful.

A million thanks.. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,831
Likes: 2
Top 100 Poster
Offline
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,831
Likes: 2
Hi guys,

Even though I listened to this while sitting outside, I have headphones on, so I know those were waves I heard in the song! smile It’s subtle details like that, along with those harmonies that add more and more to the richness and depth of the story. The song is like a movie within itself.

The images and sentiments in the lyrics are lovely...cool metaphors....and the music and vocal tenderly take it and deliver a beautiful song. I like that higher register you chose for this.

Great stuff!

Kristi


A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write,
if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be,
he must be. -- Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Kristi McKeever
Hi guys,

Even though I listened to this while sitting outside, I have headphones on, so I know those were waves I heard in the song! smile It’s subtle details like that, along with those harmonies that add more and more to the richness and depth of the story. The song is like a movie within itself.

The images and sentiments in the lyrics are lovely...cool metaphors....and the music and vocal tenderly take it and deliver a beautiful song. I like that higher register you chose for this.

Great stuff!

Kristi


Thanks, Kristi!

I put a little ocean sound at the beginning and end, but used a stereo ocean recording to drive a synth, throughout the song as well, so the synth sounds dash left and right and ebb and flow and take on other ocean-y characteristics. I keep the synth at a low level cuz I wanted it to be more subliminal and felt rather than foregrounded and taking away from other things. But you were probably experiencing "ocean-ness" throughout the whole song, due to that synth! That was my favorite part to compose. I always feel good if I can innovate a little, and I think I did that in a way that no one's ever thought of before, so like I was telling Rob, creating that part made me really happy!

Thanks for listening, and it makes me really happy knowing you enjoyed it. smile

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 05/01/16 05:05 PM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 572
Top 500 Poster
Offline
Top 500 Poster
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 572
That is truly a winner Michael....GREAT JOB!!!

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Thanks Bobby! smile


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,280
Likes: 3
Top 200 Poster
Offline
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,280
Likes: 3
I wasn`t letting this get away without saying how great I think this song is..what a wonderful write and arrangement here, and Mike you are an outstanding presence in this song`s structure and your performance is impeccable.



"Blessed are the words of truth and fiction,
one might save you from the other...Vincent
lane1777 #1106349 05/04/16 09:59 AM
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,911
Likes: 1
Top 30 Poster
Offline
Top 30 Poster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,911
Likes: 1
Oh Yeah.... Finally got around to listening and I'm glad I did. I think it takes a keyboard player to come up with a melody and chord progression like that. It's just different from what a guitar player would write - in a good way. It sounds very commercial (also in a good way!) and could easily find a home in a TV production so I hope you are sending it to libraries or music supervisors.

A fine job!


Colin

I try to critique as if you mean business.....

http://colinwardmusic.com/

http://rosewoodcreekband.com/


lane1777 #1106505 05/05/16 08:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Lane..

Compadre..

I'm glad you enjoyed this and I appreciate you taking the time to let Rob and I know. Thank you so much.. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Colin Ward #1106506 05/05/16 08:05 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Colin,

Thanks for the nice thoughts.

I am a much better guitarist than keyboardist, but tend to write by mousing notes directly to the "piano roll" in my particular workstation, FL Studio.

When I get time, I'll conference with Rob and we'll figure out what Libraries to send this to and such..

Thanks again. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 11,534
Likes: 28
Top 10 Poster
Offline
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 11,534
Likes: 28
man am I ever glad I came here today. Micheal, absolutely awesome the way you to Couch's lyric and turned it into a beautiful song..have to try that I iii myself now smile

And Couch, nice lyric as usual..only missing a moon smile


If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop

Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,616
Top 200 Poster
Offline
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,616
Simply beautiful, Mike.
Hats of to you both on a job well done.

Especially powerful work on the vocals / harmonies.

Nelson #1106625 05/07/16 03:15 AM
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,171
Likes: 8
Top 100 Poster
Offline
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,171
Likes: 8
I think the melody and phrasing on this is amazing. I love the lyric, but don't expect anything less from the hand of Mr. George.

Are there vocal effects on the harmonies? I like the sound of the vocals together, just wondered about the sound, but I don't have the best of speakers.

So beautiful, the perfect treatment for these words, a great listen!

Tammy


http://tammyjann.com/
https://soundcloud.com/tamsnumber4
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1038504

Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it...
Professor Albus Dumbledore




Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by John Voorpostel
man am I ever glad I came here today. Micheal, absolutely awesome the way you to Couch's lyric and turned it into a beautiful song..have to try that I iii myself now smile

And Couch, nice lyric as usual..only missing a moon smile


Hi John of The North,

Thanks! I'm glad you came here today too, LOL. The respect I have for you is immeasurable, it feels fantastic knowing you enjoyed our song. smile

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 05/07/16 03:58 AM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Nelson #1106628 05/07/16 04:00 AM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Originally Posted by Nelson
Simply beautiful, Mike.
Hats of to you both on a job well done.

Especially powerful work on the vocals / harmonies.


Thanks, Nelson. I need to sing in a higher register more often. smile

Mike


Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
TamsNumber4 #1106629 05/07/16 04:07 AM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Top 50 Poster
OP Offline
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,711
Likes: 18
Hi Tammy,

Thanks! I know..often overlooked, Rob writes a killer love song, and it's usually rather unique..like this..

There was reverb and compression on the harmonies, and if your ears are really keen and you know the sound of pitch correction, maybe you noticed a little of Melodyne at work, too, though I use it sparingly and subtly. smile

Mike

Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 05/07/16 04:08 AM.

Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice

-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
Support Just Plain Folks

We would like to keep the membership in Just Plain Folks FREE! Your donation helps support the many programs we offer including Road Trips and the Music Awards.


Newest Members
chriscastle, yasir252, cathennashira, Samwise, HappySousa
21,470 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums117
Topics125,717
Posts1,160,950
Members21,470
Most Online37,523
Jan 25th, 2020
Just Plain Quotes
"If one man can do it, any man can do it. It is true. But the real question is, if one man did it, are you willing to do what it takes to do it as well?" –Brian Austin Whitney
Today's Birthdays
warriorgirl (2024)
Popular Topics(Views)
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5