12 members (Fdemetrio, Bill Draper, Gary E. Andrews, Guy E. Trepanier, JAPOV, couchgrouch, ckiphen, Gavin Sinclair, 2 invisible),
1,222
guests, and
761
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,762 Likes: 23
Top 50 Poster
|
OP
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,762 Likes: 23 |
Howdy, folks.. I'm posting for Dave, this latest demo I've just finished for him, and it was both a challenge and a pleasure, as I finally learned how to program my virtual lap steel guitar (Orange Tree Samples "Slide Lap Steel") which plays throughout and solos at the end. If you notice a bird tweeting, that's the I'iwi, one of the honeycreeper songbirds of Hawaii. Anyway, we hope you enjoy the song! https://soundcloud.com/michael-zaneski-1/moonlight-at-makaha*************************************************************** Moonlight At Makaha The moonlight at Makaha It's where I'd rather be But I'm standing here now waiting By the lonely Banyan tree Thinkin' 'bout our time together I never can break free From the memory of your magic And the love you shared with me Come and find me cuz I'm sinking In a pool of reverie Can't forget you, need to love you Your love can rescue me Will we ever be together Where the waves are wild and free Am I broken and forgotten On our sand bough by the sea I drove out to Nanakuli To the cafe where we'd go They'd play our island music All the songs we used to know But the magic isn't there now Still the trade winds gently blow And the message of the music In the moonlight haunts me so Drinkin' Rusty Nails and wishin' Our love would still live on But my simple intuition Knows tonight your love is gone Though my heart believes our love affair Would still be goin' strong If you only knew I love you And I'll never do you wrong Now you live in Honolulu Not too far from Waikiki When you're workin' at your day job Do you ever think of me Or has time and space convinced you Our love can never be How I wished that you still loved me It's still my fantasy Guess we'll never be together To surf the angry sea But I'll dream of it forever When our love was young and free I'll dream of it forever Mahaka.. You, and me ******************************************************** Lyrics and Music by Dave Rice Copyright (C) 2016 Dave Rice All Rights Reserved
Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 08/13/16 03:43 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: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,857 Likes: 1
Top 10 Poster
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,857 Likes: 1 |
Hi Dave,
A beautiful lyric.
Hi Mike,
Very cool and so smooth.
Thanks for sharing what you do.
Calvin
[color:#FF6666]The Blood Of My Youth..... [/color] http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,313
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,313 |
Dave,
Very pretty write and Michael really did it justice. The lyic flows so naturally with the music; plenty of breathing room for the vocal. The performance and production was awesome too. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for.sharing!
Tom
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,710
Top 100 Poster
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,710 |
Dave & Mike, that's some beautiful and enchanting music. The production really captured the essence of the islands and the sea. Do DJs still spin records? If so, this one's ready for the turntable and 45 RPMs.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,521
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,521 |
We love lap steel...takes us back to Jackson Browne and David Lindley (the Dobro player in our old bluegrass band played very nice lap steel). The steel adds the perfect finishing touch to the texture of this tune.
"Come and find me cuz I'm sinking In a pool of reverie Can't forget you, need to love you Your love can rescue me Will we ever be together Where the waves are wild and free Am I broken and forgotten On our sand bough by the sea"
Wow, that is beautifully visual! Like Tom mentioned there is plenty of breathing room for the vocal. We both love an open airy mix with subtle but effective dynamics throughout and this delivers that in spades.
And that mix supports fine vocals that effortlessly capture the feel.
Great work you two!
J&B
Check out our new album Janice Merritt "Am I Blue Enough?" on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon and others.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,163 Likes: 29
Top 100 Poster
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,163 Likes: 29 |
Very very very nice. Marriage of mood, music and lyric is great. This song could be enjoyed by a lot of people.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Calvin:
Thank you so much for listening and the nice comment. Mike really did a great job on this for me. He is such a talent.
Regards, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hey, Tom:
Your thoughts are so meaningful and I know Mike appreciates your comments, just like me.
Thanks, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Dan:
Thank you so much for giving "Moonlight" a spin... and I'm pretty sure there are places still doing 45's... although I suspect the market it pretty slim... LOL! I've never been accused of creating "enchanting" songs... but wow, I'll sure bask in the glory of that nice comment.
Best, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
J&B:
I don't think there are sufficient words to express my appreciation regarding your listen and comments. Coming from two of my favorites... I'm doing my best to keep from going into orbit!
Looking forward to your next creation. ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Martin:
It means a lot to Mike and me to know you liked this song. Your opinion really counts with us.
All the best, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,762 Likes: 23
Top 50 Poster
|
OP
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,762 Likes: 23 |
Calvin, Tom, Dan, Janice, Bud, and Martin.. Hi y'all, and thanks for listening. I'm grateful for your listening and all your kind words. Bud..I love David Lindley! We spun "El-Rayo X" every day for several months, back at Tower Records Sacramento back in the early eighties. I know all those songs by heart, "She Took Off My Romeo's" being my favorite--and his work with Jackson Browne!!! Thanks Dave, my friend, for these beautiful songs to sink my musical teeth into--I'm proud to try my best to do them justice. 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: Apr 2008
Posts: 6,895
Top 40 Poster
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 6,895 |
Dave, this is a lovely, mellow chair dancer. Reading the lyrics, they seemed way too wordy but Mike makes them flow like honey. Really pretty instrumentation and harmonies too. Very nicely done.
Ricki
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,616
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,616 |
A very cool piece, guys. The write and performances, especially the vocal work are all to die for. Production wise... It sounds good and it feels good.
Hats off on another extraordinary collaboration.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 13,325
Top 10 Poster
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 13,325 |
this one is super nice,a wonderful job Mike.and Dave you really have a fantastic lyric there.It put me right there on those islands.Mike
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Ricki:
I appreciate your thoughts and you are 100% correct. It is a difficult song to sing... unless you are Mike Zee... LOL! Although the song is fictional, I spent three years in Hawaii and did some surfing at Makaha and Waianae as we would pass the little village of Nanakuli on the way.
At that time, Hawaii was a U.S. Territory and I was lucky enough to have been there when "Statehood" happened.
I really enjoyed my time in the Islands.
Thanks for listening and your comments.
----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Nelson:
Glad you listened. You should hear my original version of the song. Mike did his usual "magic" to make things come out so well.
Regards, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Mike:
I hope you were not flooded like so much of south Louisiana. Thank you for taking time to listen to "Makaha" and for your meaningful comments.
----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,985
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,985 |
What a beautiful song!
A terrific write, Dave. Interesting throughout - lyric and melody...
Beautiful production, Mike. Stellar vocal.
Listened several times...
floyd
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Floyd:
Once again, I am humbled by your praise... and especially the fact you listened several times. (A real testament to the many talents of Mike Zaneski.)
Thank you for your kindness... and for sharing your talents with JPF.
----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 11,534 Likes: 28
Top 10 Poster
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 11,534 Likes: 28 |
Smooth as cocoa butter....definitely evokes the islands, trade winds...
If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi John:
Thanks for listening... and positive feedback.
Regards, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,762 Likes: 23
Top 50 Poster
|
OP
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,762 Likes: 23 |
Ricki, Nelson, Michael, Floyd, and John V.. Howdy friends, and thanks. Thanks for listening and I can't help but be a happy camper since you're happy with my work. It all starts with a great song like this, and then kinda doing that Michelangelo thing--chipping away everything that's not the song. Thanks again. You've made my day!! 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 2013
Posts: 1,559
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,559 |
Fantastic tune. Congrats Dave for a fine write and congrats Michael for a top notch performance.Felt like I was in Hawaii the entire time.
Wonderful.
Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,845
Top 100 Poster
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,845 |
Oh yeah, thats a sweet tune.. what a vibe!! This is not a demo at all, it's a unique piece of art, ready to be released as is! Beats any margarita sounding country tune out there, imo.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Dave:
So glad you listened and it "took you to Hawaii!" I thought Mike captured my words and music very well indeed.
Thanks, Pal, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Magne:
It is so nice of you to compare this song to "art." Art is something most of us strive to achieve in our songs... but miss the target a bit each time. Our friend Mike is due the credit for "making the song his own" and taking it to another level.
Thanks for your time and kind words, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,650
Top 100 Poster
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,650 |
Hi Michael
Pretty good mood music
The opening kinda reminded me of Maria Muldaurs "Midnight At The Oasis"
Which as we all know-didnt suck-lol....
The recording quality isnt up to commercial standards-but you know that already.....
Good luck with it!
Tom
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Tom:
Thanks for listening to Michael's Demo of my song. I'm pleased with your comparison to "Midnight at the Oasis!" I'll keep your advice in mind if I decide to have another demo made... but I really enjoyed Mike's work... even if he does not have a major studio at his disposal. He more than compensates for that with his vocals and musicality.
Regards, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827
Top 50 Poster
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827 |
Hey Michael and Dave,
Yes, you've certainly captured the essence. Very smooth.
Mike, that slide patch is working beautifully, and makes the song what it is.
Although music is very different from one Pacific Isle to another, this tune would fit in seamlessly in a bar/restaurant scenario.
It's a soothing tune anywhere.
cheers, niteshift
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hey there, "Shifty from Sydney"...
Thanks so much for taking time to listen. This one was intended for the Hawaiian music market and I thought Mike "nailed it!" You are absolutely correct about the difference in music from the various Pacific Islands and cultures. I find the Maori People's music and culture to be pretty darn unique... but the laid-back style of folks in Hawaii's Isles are all pretty much alike... except for Midway and French Frigate Shoal. (No Natives there now.)
Regards, my friend... ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827
Top 50 Poster
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827 |
Hey Dave, Yep, mate, you have got something there which won't cause offence, and I'd be more than happy to throw the tune around the Pacific, and even at my own place. cheers, niteshift
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
You have a message on your Media Asia site.
----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827
Top 50 Poster
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827 |
Hey Dave, Thanks bud, but I don't pick up messages from that site. Just gimmie a PM here at JPF. cheers, niteshift
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi "Nite:"
PM it is!
Regards, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827
Top 50 Poster
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,827 |
Got it ! cheers, niteshift
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Sometimes we forget... and when it comes to songs and music... that can be a real "rock in one's road." I completely forgot to send Mike the lyric and chord sheet for "Moonlight at Makaha" and wouldn't you know it. My mumbling southern accent was misinterpreted and "Sand Pile by the Sea" became "Sand Bough by the Sea."
Mike and I discussed it later and I decided it was entirely too insignificant to cause a "do over!"
Of all the songs I've written and recorded, "Makaha" was one of the most difficult for me. When writing a story with lots of local "color"... it's easy to get carried away and end up with a seven minute song. "Whittling" down a song is equally difficult but it's sure important to keep it under five minutes if you expect it to be recorded by a famous artist.
Before I forget something else, Niteshift... did you have any luck?
Thanks again, Mike. You made this one memorable for me. ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,264 Likes: 4
Top 10 Poster
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12,264 Likes: 4 |
Great song and having worked with you both, Mike and Dave I know how much effort must have been put into the project for it to reach this final stage. Excellent all round,great story vocal and production chaps John
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,559
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,559 |
Hey Dave and Michael,
Fantastic write and recording. For me all the great harmony vocal parts really stood out. Pristine recording and a write that really takes you to another place. Beautiful, Good luck with it.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,985 Likes: 22
Top 100 Poster
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,985 Likes: 22 |
Hey Dave/Mike,
This was really different, not sure I've ever heard a production quite like this, but it was very cool and definitely had an Hawaiian Isl sound! It sounds really crisp and some really cool harmonies. These lyrics Dave paint a wonderful picture! Complex production well done Mike!
steady-eddie
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hi Travis, Dave and Eddie:
Thanks for taking time to listen. It's late here in Glen Rose and I'm in the studio working on a new song and noticed my PC was still running. Glad I checked things out. An old friend from the Song Ramp sent me a note via Gmail and it was a bitter-sweet reunion. He now has a heart condition and I hope he is recovering well.
It's wonderful to cross paths with folks we've exchanged lyrics and songs with over the years. Rusty is a special guy and Maine is a greater State because of his great spirit and talent.
Sorry for the ramble... but it helps to talk about things... and share them with great folks like you three.
All my best... and thanks again,, ----Dave
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,235
Top 200 Poster
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,235 |
Wow. What a beautiful song. I love the juxtaposition of being broken-hearted in such a beautiful place. I have been listening on my commuter train this morning. Watching the wintery view roll by: gutted buildings, graffiti, bare trees, etc. really made this even more whistful. I thought of Boys of Summer, the Don Henley song while listening. Not that this sounds anything like it but just that it conveys the regret so well, as does that tune.
Mike, the call/response? (Not sure that is the correct term) that comes-in at the 2 min mark! I was like "whoa." So creative and well done with those harmonies.
Love, love, love it, kids.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Thanks, Wendy:
Having a song I created (then improved so remarkably by Mike Zaneski) actually be mentioned in the same breath as the Mega-Artist, "Don Henley" is about the nicest thing I've ever heard. Can you tell I'm an "Eagles Fan?" Then considering the fact you were commuting past all the decay of an urban city with all that grafitti and broken bricks... it makes the experience of "regret among the environs of Oahu" seem pretty good.
I appreciate your comments so much. You really did listen... and that means everything to me. ----Dave
|
|
|
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.
|
|
Forums117
Topics125,752
Posts1,161,269
Members21,470
|
Most Online37,523 Jan 25th, 2020
|
|
"When will we all, as artists, creators and facilitators learn that the so-called experts in our lives are nothing more than someone who has stepped forward and called themselves an expert?" –Brian Austin Whitney
|
|
|
|