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This song was on the lyric board a while back. Pretty close.......to finished.



Settling Down Copyright ©2014 Colin Ward

V1
It’s time we had something better than a casual encounter,
Don’t want to see this ship, running aground,
I don’t mean, we need to make an announcement,
Just ready to give some thought, to settling down

V2
We’ve been flying low, way beneath the radar,
No-one even knows that, we’ve been out on the town,
I don’t want to see this thing, head to the graveyard
So let’s step it up and talk about settling down

Ch
I’m pretty sure we’ve got a good prescription,
And it’s time for us to make it last,
I can’t shake it, you’re becoming an addiction,
I’m sure we’re not moving too fast

V3
So I need to hear from you, where you think we’re going,
I don’t want to lose you, don’t like the lost and found,
So call me up and tell me if it’s shrinking or growing,
And let me know if you’re ready for settling down

pretty cool Colin!I like the sprinkle of island sound and that solo is sweet.But i'm hearing a thud every now and then from some instrument.Mike

Thanks Mike,

That's a tuba emphasizing the bass notes.....

Hello Colin,

You're performance is very smooth, something to be proud of.

Such a nice clean guitar.


Calvin


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Colin,

A good write. Clever rhymes.

The guitar solo is sweet - great tone.

The vocal sounds good - good level and well recorded. But it sounds a little "stiff" for as clever as the lyric is. The song deserves a vocal that is fun and relaxed - sort of the way Toby Keith sings these type songs... sort of tongue-in-cheek... loose...

Floyd

Calvin, Thanks - glad you like it.

Floyd, You are right about the vocal. That was the first take of a new melody. Needs some work!

A god pleasant song Colin, good vocals.I would have liked to see the lyrics there at the top of the page though.
Travis

Travis,

Ask and you shall receive..... (somewhat under protest because songs are for listening - but I know how lyricists like to read along!!!!!).

Sweet tune and a cool write and sentiment.
I can feel that subtle island vibe as well.

I’m curious, in the chorus are you playing on the “making a good prescription last” theme, in the 1st two lines, If so, you might consider a, “losing the will to fight an addiction“, theme, for the last two lines.
I can’t shake it, you’re becoming my addiction,
And my will to Fight is Fading Fast. (Alliteration) 3F’s.. just for added punchiness / fuuuun.


I’m sure we’ve got a good prescription,
but it’s up to us to make it last,
I can’t shake it, you’re becoming my addiction,
And my will to Fight is Fading Fast.

Happy Thanksgiving EAT TOO MUCH

Colin,

This is a very pleasant melody, and a really unique production. I listened the other day and I like it even better the second time around.

I didn't notice the tuba the first time, but that may ok as sometimes those supporting instrument tracks are best that way. Having said that, it's such a neat concept, that it may work ramped up slightly giving it a little Sgt. Pepper influence along with the Island music. (Which could be a cool avenue to explore production-wise finding a unique vibe) Maybe even add a couple French horns as well.

Nice work Colin, also liked your vocals with this, and as usual wonderful guitar work. This'n definitely a fun song!

steady-eddie.

Hi Colin,

I remember when you posted the lyric!

This is very sweet -- NICE! I thoroughly enjoyed the song, but I always enjoy your laid-back style!

It kind of has the flavor of Dan Seals' "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." I got to thinking, as I was listening, about whether you'd want to throw in a couple of phrases like he did, to give us the feeling that she's listening to him and responding. I don't know -- just thinking out loud!

Lisa

P.S. My reasoning behind that is because, during the song, the listener is sort of chomping at the bit to know what she's thinking, so even though we'll never know, it might be nice to feel her presence!

Hi Colin.
Going along with Lisa's comment, I think this would be great for a male/female duo(with a few lyric changes).

I'm sure I commented on this lyric before. Can't remember what I said now but there was something about the "lost and found" line that seemed odd. To me the "lost and found" is a railway or post office building where you go to get back something that's lost. Maybe in the US it has a different meaning.
I agree with Floyd about the vocal. The music has that happy, bounce to it and the vocal needs a bit more of that imho.
I'm sure a man of your talents will figure it out.

All the best.
Vic

Hey, Colin....

Very nice production all the way around!

Hey, Colin....

Very nice production all the way around!

enjoyed, cool guitar work.

Tequila and Coconuts for sure.

Easy listening.

Great Work!

Thanks everyone. I just uploaded a new version. The lost and found is gone. I added vocal harmonies, a new bass line, and fixed up the mix.

Let me know what you think. Is the bass too loud?

Sounds good, Colin.

The production and mix are nicely balanced.
The harmonies are a good addition.

fj

Thank Floyd!

Hey Colin!

Yes I think the bass is a bit too dominate, but my thoughts are to eq it away from the tuba and also play more bass notes an octave higher a bit like McCartney did on a few of the Beatles songs. In this manner, you will achieve better identity with both sounds and separation. I know with most conventional bass tracks we "center" the bass track--with this almost "calliope" approach with the tuba, why not keep the bass tuba more dominate one side only and then have the bass guitar say about 40% opposing to even more separate the tones. You also have a lot of power going on before mastering ehh?

As I said earlier though, I do like this song and it's vibe!

steady-eddie.

Let me preface my comment with the fact that I don't know [naughty word removed]. That said, I would bring the bass down a bit in the verses. It seems to be bouncing a little high in those parts. The other parts, I think the bass level is fine, but I LOVE bass (I think it is the most under appreciated instrument in most music).

Good stuff though. I like it ;~))

Ed,

Thanks for the thoughts on the bass, etc. I will play around with it and see what happens.

Da' Mutta' Funka,

Appreciate the comments. I will take your advice to heart and adjust some volumes tomorrow.

The bass is now softer.

A few more changes!

In all honesty I would remove the tuba as it's not prominent enough and sounds like a glitch or clipping. You could replace it by brass hits here and there or, If you really wanted to keep it in then try increasing it's vol and lower the bass guitar vol.
Vic

Vic,

I tried it without the tuba and I agree with you. It is now tubaless. Thanks

Sgt. Pepper will be disappointed.

Sergeant Pepper is rolling over in his grave....

What no tuba,how could you do that lol.Great number Colin feel good to use an over worn comment.
Travis