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Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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Hi, all: Here's a second collaboration with Travis David. As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated. Hope you enjoy the listen! Show Me(V) You should have seen it from the sadness on my face: the yesterdays and tomorrows you erased, as if the years didn’t mean that much to you, and if it’s so I guess there’s nothing I can do (C) But I’m still needing you to show me just a little emotion. Tell me what you said just isn’t true. Hold me like you just can’t live without me. What in the world is wrong with you? (V) Now all that’s left is this bag of memories; the shades of what I thought our love was meant to be; and all the doubts that keep me thinking we’re not through. So here am I reaching out my arms to you (I’m reaching out to you) (C) I’m just wanting you to show me just a little emotion. Tell me what you said just isn’t true. Hold me like you just can’t live without me. What in the world is wrong with you? What in the world can I do? (B) We’ve been here once before, and I don’t wanna be here anymore; There’s no good reason to go back again I know I shouldn’t try and let it die— but it wouldn’t change a thing. (C) ’Cause I’m still needing you to show me just a little emotion. Tell me what you said just isn’t true. Hold me like you just can’t live without me. What in the world is wrong with you? What in the world can I do to save myself from you. (Show me you) (Show me you) (Show me you) Words and music by John Vaughn and DJ Lekich (c)2018 John Vaughn and DJ Lekich
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A lyric i wrote some time ago. I was pleasantly surprised by Dave's take on it musically and vocally. it got a radio broadcast a few weeks ago Cheers Travis
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Hi guys, I like it. You got a real nice song here. Cool performance. I really enjoyed this part....... Hold me like you just can’t live without me.Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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I did enjoy it The first verse felt a little crowded syllable-wise. I can see it's meant to come out a bit rapid fire to match the music, but have you tried trimming it back along the lines of: You should have seen it from the sadness on my face: yesterdays and tomorrows you erased, the years didn’t mean that much to you, so I guess there’s nothing I can do Strangely I didn't have that reaction to v2, which has even more syllables! So make what you can of that feedback!! And of course the chorus is very different. Regardless, it's a strong song, and like I said I did enjoy it
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Hi Calvin Thanks again for your support and liking our song Regards John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Thanks for sharing. It is a sad story and most of us have experienced the emotions of an impending "break-up." It is a good collaboration and I hope you two will re-visit it at some point in the future. My thinking involves slowing the tempo and I know that adds to the length of the song, which probably requires shortening or tossing a few of the lines here and there.
At it's present tempo, the emotion is less impactful... to my way of thinking.
Despite this... it is a good song... but I think it could be great. Forgive me if I hold the two of you to a higher standard. My thinking is that if I only say good things to "old pros" like you guys, you might not explore the possibilities and opportunities this thing has.
All the best to both of you. Enjoyed my listen. ----Dave
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RDM It is wordy but i think it worked well . Rapid fire lyric i like i'm pleased you liked it overall though which is what we like to hear. Thanks for the comments and listen always appreciated Travis
Last edited by Travis david; 11/06/18 01:05 PM.
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When I saw the title, I thought you had done a version of my song "Show Me". Lollylol!
I feel it has a reasonable lyric and melody in verse and chorus but I have to agree that the tempo and wordiness is killing the emotion of the vocal and impact of the song in general. Taking it down, even 10% may improve. Not feeling the bridge so maybe that could be trimmed or cut.
Worth re visiting. Vic
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Hi Dave Interesting point and yes i'd like to hear an alternative take if Dave is up for it. Although i do like what he did on this Thanks as always my friend Regards John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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a good song...unique
maybe thin out the herd lyrically and slow it down....or not! LOL
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Worth considering Vic.. I'm sure it can be done and a second suggestion for this so it's worth a further look lyrically as well Cheers John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Thanks for your listen and comments Neil much appreciated and a similar to Vic's- or not lol
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Thanks for your listen and comments Neil much appreciated and a similar to Vic's- or not lol
LOL...I try not to read other comments before posting...now I see the commonality
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We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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This has a really cool sound, Deej and Travis. I'm not sure what you were going for musically but it felt very retro to me, like 60s/70s retro, not a bad thing at all. And the tempo felt good to me. Lyrically, I'm getting mixed messages. He sounds resigned at the relationship being over in V1 but still wants her to say it isn't over in the chorus. Then he thinks maybe it's not over in V2. And the bridge is all over the place: they've split up before, he doesn't want to split up again, but then he doesn't want to try to get back together and that leads back into the chorus where he wants her to tell him it isn't over. Then it ends with him wanting to be saved from her. Is it or isn't it? Do they or don't they? Will they or won't they? Pick a side, Dude, I'm getting whiplash! Just sayin... Ricki
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Hi, all:
Some great feedback above and I thank you all for taking the time to give it. There’s a lot Travis and I will need to continue to think through on this one. Just a few of my thoughts on some of the comments above:
Tempo: The structure and length of the lyrics really drove the tempo for me. It needed to move, or at least when I first started coming up with the melody, that’s what struck me. And to boot, I was looking to do something a bit different. Could we slow it down? Yes, but not, as others have noted, without cutting—and while it may end up being a better song, it will be an entirely different one than intended. At best, as Vic suggests, we could cut the bpm by 10 or so. I’m not sure how much a difference that would make, but may try it. Personally, and I can’t speak for Travis, I’m pretty comfortable with the tempo—though I understand the comments.
Lyric: And this largely goes to Ricki’s comments, which we’ve gotten from others when we floated this song elsewhere. Yes, there are mixed messages here; he’s conflicted. It’s one of the things that drew me to Travis’s original lyric. I’ve known people like this—a relationship ends, they know it’s for the best, and they still want it even though it’s the worse thing for them. Some have gotten that, but most not (and that's on me, not Travis). So, I think I’ll suggest reworking it. It’s an easy fix to make this just a “I want you back” song. Although it’s somewhat less interesting, to me at least.
Again, thanks to all above for the thoughtful comments. It’s really appreciated.
My best to all of you,
Deej
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Hi Ricki That's love for you all over the place uncertain out of controlplaying with your emotions and that is basically what i had in mind when writing it. Havingsaid this it'sgreatto get other views and takes Thanks for the listen and comments Travis
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Solid write with a great arrangement.
The chorus is outstanding. Additional harmonies in the chorus would make it even better especially on "Show me", "Tell me", "Hold me."
The vocal style is a nice fit for the tune as well.
Nice job, guys!
Peace, TC
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Thanks TC your thumbs up is appreciated travis
Last edited by Travis david; 11/11/18 01:07 PM.
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Thanks TC your thumbs up is appreciatedtravis
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Nice one guys. I'm gonna go a bit against the grain here and say the tempo is just right. I've been listening to more contemporary music than I would like to these days (the danger of having a teenager around) and this vocal approach fits in well with what many are doing these days. The melody has a retro feel to me but the delivery sounds contemporary. Just have to find a twenty something to cut it. Scott
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Don't know how I missed this one DJ. It's real nice to listen to. I think that it would sound even better with some additional instrumentation. I liked that song that came up next on your soundcloud page too. Liked it a lot. The lyrical melody is pretty and the lyrics deliver a clear message and stay right on the beat while sounding natural. All good. Martin
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Scott, Thanks for giving this one a spin . . . much appreciated. Glad the tempo worked for someone, at least--so no worries about going against the grain! All the best, Deej
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Martin,
Appreciate the listen and glad you liked it. Yes, we've received some comments that maybe some additional layers might augment the tune. Definitely something worth exploring when we get time to revisit it.
The song that came on after was likely "Won't Be Hard to Say Goodbye," and it was the first tune I did using BIAB. It came out OK, though my drummer is a bit too enthusiastic. I've been meaning to go back and dial him down a bit, but like others I keep wanting to revisit, just haven't yet found the time to do so.
Again, thanks for stopping in and for the kind feedback.
Hope all is well in your world,
Deej
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