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Mutlu
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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Leafs
by Gary E. Andrews - 04/05/24 01:49 PM
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A new song I wrote - Americana/Country/Rock - Thanks so much JP folks for your support in my musical endeavors. Production by Mike Zaneski Vocals/Piano - Jane Karwoski Vocal Harmonies - Mike Zaneski Lyrics/Melody - Jane Karwoski Long Way Home Verse He’s been traveling way too long Driving his rig on the open road Missing his wife and children Talking on the phone is Not the same as being home Tears fill his eyes As he drives past hills and fields Scenes full of grass and trees Beautiful as it seems These things will never fill his dreams Chorus It’s a long way home But it’s worth the wait To see happy faces at his front gate Puts a smile on his ruddy face Even though he knows It’s a long way home Verse Rundown cafes and stale bread He’s tired and he needs to be fed Tries to sleep but the same old songs Are going through his head His back is sore from sleeping in his cab Tells himself his job isn’t that bad It brings him joy when his children play with the toys That he works so hard to give them Chorus It’s a long way home But it’s worth the wait To see happy faces at his front gate Puts a smile on his ruddy face Even though he knows It’s a long way home Bridge Now he’s coming to the road The road that leads to home His haul is over for the week Even though work never ends He's grateful to be home again Repeat chorus Copyright 2019 Jane Karwoski Words/Music https://soundcloud.com/user-296863402/long-way-home-final-v11-wav
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Hi Jane ...
Nice to "meet" you! I really enjoyed this. Nice take on the trucker with an emphasis on how it relates to his family. Very nicely done! Best to you ...
Alan
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Hi Jane (and Mike by default):
This is such a well-done song, both lyrically and musically. It pulls at the heart-strings and most listeners can relate to the struggle so many endure, providing for their families. Enjoyed this a great deal. Best of luck with it.
----Dave
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Nice to meet you too "Two Singers". Glad you enjoyed the song. Thank you so much for listening.
Dave,
As always, thanks so much for the listen. It makes me happy that you enjoyed the song. With Mikes help, how can I go wrong!
Jane
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Another beautiful song to your stable Jane.
I like it a lot and Mike did it proud as well.
You really do have a voice that works so well Jane.
God Bless to all
Roy
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Nice treatment of a great subject. One I can relate to from an earlier period of my life. Your voice has a really honest, engaging quality about it that draws me in. On the first listen, these lines seemed a little hurried, a lot to fit in. It brings him joy when his children play with the toys That he works so hard to give them It didn't seem so pronounced the second time I listened, but I wonder if it might fit better if you just omitted the first words of that first line... The joy when his children play with the toys That he works so hard to give them Just a suggestion
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This is great. Nice production by Mike as well.
Regards,
Bob
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Thank you Gavin, Roy, and 90 db (Bob) for listening and your nice words.
Thanks for the suggestion Gavin on the lyrics. Not sure I can change the lyrics now since Mike finished the production part of it already. But I will keep that in mind if I decide to make revisions in the future.
I am primarily a melody writer on piano/keyboard, lyrics don't come as easily for me as the music does.
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Nice melody with good contrast between sections. I especially like the chorus and the outro. All over very good.
I let it play in loop. Pleasant to hear.
Have fun!
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Jane,
Pretty tune—some nice detail in the lyrics that resonate. There were a couple of lines that seem to have an extra syllable or two that shifts the cadence of the lyric—which isn’t always a bad thing—but it caught my ear here. Like the bridge a lot. Strong offering—I enjoyed it!
Kind regards,
Deej
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AL, Dave, Roy, Gavin, Guy, Bob, and Deej,
Thanks, all..
It's really meaningful work..producer/arranging Jane's songs. Her wheelhouse and mine align quite nicely and her lyrics and singing make me feel stuff, and that really helps to create a path for me to follow..
Gavin, I did notice some wordiness in the "it brings him joy" couplet, and we're looking at that right now.
Deej, thanks as always, and we're looking at that.
Thanks again, all..
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)
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Pretty and moving. Sweet production.
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Thank you Guy, Deej and Martin for listening and the nice words. I really appreciate it!
And thank you so much again Mike for your help with the production and harmonies. I cannot stop listening to the mix on this. It is unbelievable that this is my song!
As far as changing the awkward lines in the lyric - I agree they need changing:
It brings him joy when his children play with the toys That he works so hard to give them - maybe to:
He smiles when his kids play with their toys (or I'll keep children) That he works hard to give them - a little better
Again thanks everybody for the wonderful comments.
Jane
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Hi Jane and Mike, good song. I like the harmonies, and that guitar in this production. Jane you do a great job singing in this and Mike is a great back-up... thumps up on the lyric too, I think its written very well.......Lane
"Blessed are the words of truth and fiction, one might save you from the other...Vincent
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I love a tasty hook sandwich like this chorus Well written both lyrically and musically. I like that the arrangement isn't cookie-cutter - plenty of interesting turns in the road. I thought that maybe the first verse could be a little sparser - to give it more room to build - but that's down to taste I suppose. Nice work you guys Paul
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Hi Lane
Thank you so much for listening and the nice words about the song. Mike does vocal processing so well.
Hi Paul,
I really wanted a chorus that soared - I am so glad you liked it - thanks for the listening and the nice words.
Jane
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Hey Jane,
Nice work here, I can really hear the essence of the song coming out in your vocals.
If there is room for improvement, I would look at the vocal phrasing, which in some places can sound a little rushed. The melody line is solid, but may need some variation in regard to using a lower or higher harmonic in places just to make it bite a little more.
Other than that, a solid write.
cheers, niteshift
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Hi Niteshift,
I appreciate the listen and the nice words.
I am going to change some lines in the verse where the phrasing is weak as soon as I stop coughing up a lung. Hopefully soon.
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Marty, Lane, Paul, and Niteshift.. Thanks, guys..it's a pleasure working on Jane's songs. She marries the music to the lyrics in a unique way and I find it inspiring. Mike
Last edited by Michael Zaneski; 10/20/19 10:44 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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