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Hi JAPOV, Welcome to JPF! Love the world-weary vocals that are perfect for the lyric. Reminds me of the more stripped-down, acoustic blues-rock of some Alvin Lee (Ten Years After) songs, or a tenor Fred Neil. The vocal reverb setting pushes it a little towards an indie folk/psychedelic folk sound. Nice work, enjoyed it. Could be fleshed out into a bigger production I imagine but this was nice. Btw, just so you know, some may enjoy reading along while listening..gives them something to focus on.. Mike
Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 06/22/19 06:03 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)
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Lol... "world-weary"... I like that! Yea, I'm always guilty of over-effecting my vox. One day I'll find the "magic setting" that makes me sound like someone else... Thanks Mike All or nothing Say you love me but I know, honey you don't need me Well I need someplace to belong 'Cause here we are again, like one step foreward and two steps back No one's right and honey no one's wrong We tried so hard, we pushed too fast We seemed to lose our sense of direction We reached so high, we never looked back And our dreams were all we ever wanted to see We thought we had it all, we had what we wanted to believe Now that feeling just won't let go 'Cause it's just so hard to see, after all, we've got nothing left to fight for; nothing left to loose (option to continue with verse....) Now that all's been said and done, I know there aint' no turning back; No we can't start over It's time to say good bye, have no regrets 'Cause it's all or nothing We tried so hard, we pushed too fast We seemed to lose our sense of direction We reached so high, we never looked back And our dreams were all we ever wanted to see Now it seems like we've been here before And I don't know if my heart can take this anymore Yes it seems like I've hurt you before And honey I don't know if lying's the answer anymore 'Cause it's all or nothing
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So Bluesy and real your vocals chronicling the sorrow of two who are no longer compatible. Love the guitar work, your enunciation is spot on and the song is familiar to all listeners who have suffered though such pain. Write on...Right On!!
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Thanks Matt, appreciate it! I just breezed through your Hub page, you're all over the place lol. "Interpreting margaritas", great title..... Food for thought there!
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One must interpert the daily buzz or weekly treat and gain a better understanding of why tortilla chips are much better hot like a woman who is making eyes at you and salsa must be spicy or it's just tomato goop. Then of course one's mind and body are far more open to the healthy part of such a drink sucking on those limes.... Salt on your rim is an option but sugar is also good. The glass goblet must be huge so you can journey your lips around it several times before your margarita makes your mood much sweetah. Jose Cuervois a stimulant superior to many street drugs so drink moderately or at home. At least at home your bed is only a Turbulent flight with no seat belts away. but you will definintely be more then a mile high minus the stewardess who was bored or a seatmate who was deeply into you. ................LOL
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Ha! It's the scenery and loose associations.... I like the way your mind works Matt!
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Thanks for taking time to type out the lyric for us. Matt and Mike pretty well covered things for me... but you need to know that you have a vocal capable of taking you a long way down the music pike. Your writing style is not too shabby either and I really enjoyed your song. Then I read Matt's soliloquy and nearly fell out of my chair. Made my brief visit even more entertaining. So glad you guys have joined, re-joined or decided to start speaking-up... 'cause JPF needs you. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up. ----Dave
Last edited by Dave Rice; 07/02/19 08:53 PM. Reason: Typographical Error
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Seems to me like ALL the songwriting forums out there are really drying up for some reason.... I believe "money, success, fame, social-status" are the problem. Nobody is doing this just for fun anymore.....
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That is probably a true observation. I believe I am guilty as charged... but when it stops being fun... I'll find something else to do. LOL! ----Dave
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I enjoyed the listen. My feelings about the song are split.
I like the way it moves from one section to another. I like the guitar track. Might use a little less reverb and make the guitar sound slightly closer and more intimate. It sounds "roomy" to me. I think that the vocal melody could be smoother and prettier and more resolved with the guitar.
Overall...nice write.
Martin
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Hi Martin. I actually agree lol... I never write them with the intention of singing them
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