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Hi Everyone....I have a new one. A bit of an emotional snapshot in forgiveness. Hope you all like it.......as always, any and all comments are appreciated, and first impressions are most welcome. “Once” Words & Music by Tom Tognaci https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14147534Once, can be forgiven! What kind of fool am I! What kind of fool am I? Who makes mountains high Against the vast blue sky? Who’d make the world feel small Just to hear my cry? Once, I had forgotten How to forgive with time What kind of man am I If I can’t turn time If I can’t rewind If I can’t let go To put it all behind? What Kind of man am I? What Kind of man am I? What Kind of man am I? What Kind of man am I? Once, we were as lovers Two mirrored souls in love
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Hi Tom,
This is a passionate song delivery for sure, and I like the simplicity with just guitar. I could see some background building strings to empower the emotion midway through the song should you want to continue production.
I like the melody and reflective theme. IMO, I think you could offer a hint of background story rather than the two metaphors together. I get the "mountains high" but not crazy about the "blue sky" line. It rhymes, but I think the first metaphor makes a great statement that needs "modified" with a hint of story, rather than just rhymed. There's not much other opportunity otherwise. "Story," even though perhaps fragmented, creates interest and listener ability to relate to your song's expression etc. Keep or sweep.
Nice work, I enjoyed your write!
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Nice one Tom Love that guitar picking and your vocal is great as usual I would have went with "What Kind of Man Am I?" as the title/hook and leave the "fool" bit out but what do I know? Anyway? Enjoyed the listen Paul
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An impassioned song good lyrically. I think also the guitar and vocal were equally good. Sad Tom but a fine folk song in the best tradition John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Hi Tom,
This is a passionate song delivery for sure, and I like the simplicity with just guitar. I could see some background building strings to empower the emotion midway through the song should you want to continue production.
I like the melody and reflective theme. IMO, I think you could offer a hint of background story rather than the two metaphors together. I get the "mountains high" but not crazy about the "blue sky" line. It rhymes, but I think the first metaphor makes a great statement that needs "modified" with a hint of story, rather than just rhymed. There's not much other opportunity otherwise. "Story," even though perhaps fragmented, creates interest and listener ability to relate to your song's expression etc. Keep or sweep.
Nice work, I enjoyed your write!
steady-eddie Hey thanks Eddie..........The whole "..Mountains high against the vast blue sky?" is just another way of saying who makes mountains out of mole hills?" I appreciate the comments, and thanks soooo much for listening. Have a great Thanksgiving!! Nice one Tom Love that guitar picking and your vocal is great as usual I would have went with "What Kind of Man Am I?" as the title/hook and leave the "fool" bit out but what do I know? Anyway? Enjoyed the listen Paul Hi Paul....I hear ya, but "Once" was the bell ringer for me....."Once" is not the obvious choice, but it's the one that seemed too compelling to pass up. And as far as "fool"................that word embodies the selfish actions of the singer / performer. Happy Thanksgiving, Paul........and thanks soooooo much for your listening and comments!! An impassioned song good lyrically. I think also the guitar and vocal were equally good. Sad Tom but a fine folk song in the best tradition John
Thanks you, Travis.......I always appreciate you listening and commenting. It's all we got, and it's nice that you take the time. Have a great and wonderful Thanksgiving! And thanks to all who have listened! -Tom
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Well written and well done.
Suggestion: add a guitar solo and repeat the chorus before the tag.
_ _ _ Have fun!
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Tom,
I get what you are saying the 2nd time around--I think I the first time perceived that line as a question, rather than reflecting your opening line--I sit corrected! (I only say "I stand corrected if I'm really standing)........"
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Well written and well done.
Suggestion: add a guitar solo and repeat the chorus before the tag.
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Thanks Guy for listening and the comments............................very much appreciated ;-) Tom,
I get what you are saying the 2nd time around--I think I the first time perceived that line as a question, rather than reflecting your opening line--I sit corrected! (I only say "I stand corrected if I'm really standing)........"
steady-eddie Thanks again, Eddie.................always a pleasure!! And thanks to all who have listened! -Tom
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Yeah'.... I've already told you you're a badass
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Yeah'.... I've already told you you're a badass ;-) Thanks!! -T
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