Originally Posted by Vicarn
I like this one.
Economical but complex at the same time.

Vic


Thanks Vicarn. I kept the tracking to a dull roar and decided to take some risks with the arrangement. It was fun to do.

Originally Posted by Michael Zaneski
Hi TC,

If I was to add one modern song to the Spielberg-ian "Stranger Things" Netflix drama which is set in the Eighties, it would be this song, played over the scene where Joyce (Winona Ryder), Jonathan and Will are frantically posting the pictures that Will was drawing and stapling them to the the walls all over their house. This great song would not have been out of place.

It's a beautiful and succint bit of singable poety that I like a lot.

Really nice arrangement and production and vocals, and all the parts worked together for me.

If I'd change anything, I think the first two sets of verse vocals could be mixed a tad louder or with slightly tighter compression levels. But you know what you're doing. This is mixed like a band would mix their song, and it great.

I love your mix of prog and hard rock elements and haven't heard such enjoyable synth leads in ages.

Nice work,

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mike



Thanks, Mike! If only... I could use the money for my studio. Of course, this is not the 80s anymore, and a retro tune like this is unlikely to garner much acclaim, lol.

I think the mix could use a bit of work, it's pretty good but not stellar. I do know what I am doing sometimes, other times I just fiddle around! I will be doing a new mix soon (working on a new song too, so I am juggling), and I will definitely consider this advice.

Glad you liked the synth solo. It was challenging to do because I just don't practice enough scales, etc. anymore and my chops aren't what they used to be.

Originally Posted by Ricki E. Bellos
Nice one, TC! Interesting lyric and well done musical production. Reminds me a little of the days of album cuts, those long, hidden gems we used to listen to while laying on the floor and passing around...oops...did I say that out loud? Nevermind... smile I enjoyed my listen.

Ricki


Thanks, Ricki. I knew what you meant! - passing around the cheetos, right? wink

Originally Posted by Paul Churchfield
TC,

Very cool song. Made me think of Blue Oyster Cult. And that's a good thing.
A little lengthy for sure but who cares if the radio plays it...
Great production and lyrics.
No tips for improvement, other than to shorten it to 3.5 minutes but you already know that.
I like it a lot!
Thanks for sharing.

Paul


Thanks, Paul. I enjoyed doing this one, and I have zero illusions about it getting any radio play. If I still played live I might get a play here and there on college radio but those days are gone...

I will probably do a version where I cut the coda, and just repeat the second chorus for a shorter tune (this is really almost two songs in one). The other version would come across much less progy and be in the 3-4 minute sweet spot.

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Many thanks on the listens and comments.

I am doing these replies in chunks, and trying not to miss anyone.

Peace,
TC

Last edited by TC Perkins; 12/05/17 08:17 PM.
If it has strings I will find a way to play it!

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