that chorus is amazing! actually scratch that, the whole things amazing!

that chorus is amazing! actually scratch that, the whole things amazing!

Yeah, this is definitely good bones for development into a full band arrangement, but I think the guitar part with the vocals is strong enough that it can stand on its own too. Really great chorus and I like the emotional struggle/instrumental section haha.

Yeah, this is definitely good bones for development into a full band arrangement, but I think the guitar part with the vocals is strong enough that it can stand on its own too. Really great chorus and I like the emotional struggle/instrumental section haha.

The use of the electric guitar instead of the usual acoustic for this kind of song is actually really interesting. I think it would be cool if you had a delay pedal or something that you could kick on specifically for the parts where you are not singing. Maybe even like an octaver for some low end at some points? The more I listen to it the more I like the voice/electric combo. Maybe it's because you just never really hear that much. I like the use of "in abstentia" in the lyrics! Great lyrical work as usual. The vocals are well delivered too. Great job! You're on fire lately!

The use of the electric guitar instead of the usual acoustic for this kind of song is actually really interesting. I think it would be cool if you had a delay pedal or something that you could kick on specifically for the parts where you are not singing. Maybe even like an octaver for some low end at some points? The more I listen to it the more I like the voice/electric combo. Maybe it's because you just never really hear that much. I like the use of "in abstentia" in the lyrics! Great lyrical work as usual. The vocals are well delivered too. Great job! You're on fire lately!

Agreed, it probably would be a great song with some band orchestration, still super fun listen as it is. I like the light crunch on the guitar. Nice lyrics, emotion does get thru your vocals pretty good.

Agreed, it probably would be a great song with some band orchestration, still super fun listen as it is. I like the light crunch on the guitar. Nice lyrics, emotion does get thru your vocals pretty good.

"I told myself that your actions justified the missing words that would pacify my mind" oof can relate to that one.

Yeah don't want to beat a dead horse but this is great on its own but also would be great with a band 🙃

that guitar melody evokes "a whole new world" a bit too strongly for me though 😆

"I told myself that your actions justified the missing words that would pacify my mind" oof can relate to that one. Yeah don't want to beat a dead horse but this is great on its own but also would be great with a band 🙃 that guitar melody evokes "a whole new world" a bit too strongly for me though 😆

Nice job getting out of the comfort zone! Keep on truckin!

Nice job getting out of the comfort zone! Keep on truckin!

It's crazy how you can fart out lyrics and riffs like that in a couple of hours. I really like the whole idea of the song, and all the lyrical choices. I do think it would be great to build the dynamic throughout the song with a full band, and probably drop out into guitar/vocal in the third verse again. The hits just keep coming!

It's crazy how you can fart out lyrics and riffs like that in a couple of hours. I really like the whole idea of the song, and all the lyrical choices. I do think it would be great to build the dynamic throughout the song with a full band, and probably drop out into guitar/vocal in the third verse again. The hits just keep coming!

I agree, this song could work very well in a full band formation. The verses are very well constructed with those two parts answering each other (musically speaking) and the lead into the choruses fit perfectly. The choruses are intense and catchy. And the instrumental interlude at minute 3:10 is like the icing on the cake. Maybe I wouldn't have used the riff between the chorus and the verse (1:55), I think they cut the flow, or I would have looked to replicate the riffs with open chords... I don't know, something less dry there. Or as Saguaro Gigante said, maybe use some effect on the riff to give it more "space". Other than that, the song is great!

I agree, this song could work very well in a full band formation. The verses are very well constructed with those two parts answering each other (musically speaking) and the lead into the choruses fit perfectly. The choruses are intense and catchy. And the instrumental interlude at minute 3:10 is like the icing on the cake. Maybe I wouldn't have used the riff between the chorus and the verse (1:55), I think they cut the flow, or I would have looked to replicate the riffs with open chords... I don't know, something less dry there. Or as Saguaro Gigante said, maybe use some effect on the riff to give it more "space". Other than that, the song is great!

I think it was a good call to go with the electric guitar on this one.  It adds a different feel than you'd get with the acoustic.  If you were to do a full band version I think it would be cool if it still started out like this for a verse or two before the band came in, maybe in the chorus.

I think it was a good call to go with the electric guitar on this one. It adds a different feel than you'd get with the acoustic. If you were to do a full band version I think it would be cool if it still started out like this for a verse or two before the band came in, maybe in the chorus.

I hear what you're sayin on the full band aspect but your vocals and guitar stand tall on their own.  Like it gave me outdoor_concert vibes where the band might be taking a water/tuning break while the lead singer has an interlude song.  The tone of the guitar sounds extra sweet too.  Well done!

I hear what you're sayin on the full band aspect but your vocals and guitar stand tall on their own. Like it gave me outdoor_concert vibes where the band might be taking a water/tuning break while the lead singer has an interlude song. The tone of the guitar sounds extra sweet too. Well done!

Another week another banger

Another week another banger

Excellent song writing, love the instrumentation with electric + vocal and nothing else.  Really digging to robust room reverb too, but of course I would.

Excellent song writing, love the instrumentation with electric + vocal and nothing else. Really digging to robust room reverb too, but of course I would.

It could indeed be great for a full arrangement, but it stands well on it's own. Nice job!

It could indeed be great for a full arrangement, but it stands well on it's own. Nice job!

Great track. I like it as it is. The simple orchestration can work very well to bring more focus on the vocals. It’s also harder as you can’t really hide behind a lot of woosh, clash, and kabadabadabadam! And it a song works like that, then you know you have something good. Like an intimate song with a strong late 90s vibe. I also like that we can hear the guitar details very well here like around 3:30.

Great track. I like it as it is. The simple orchestration can work very well to bring more focus on the vocals. It’s also harder as you can’t really hide behind a lot of woosh, clash, and kabadabadabadam! And it a song works like that, then you know you have something good. Like an intimate song with a strong late 90s vibe. I also like that we can hear the guitar details very well here like around 3:30.

I do hope you get around to filling out the band for this. It's nice as is, but electronic guitars tend to stick to one band very well.
- Spider

I do hope you get around to filling out the band for this. It's nice as is, but electronic guitars tend to stick to one band very well. - Spider

Thanks!

Thanks!

I knew my PT fans would pick up on that! Good ideas, thanks for the comments!

Thanks!

I can show you the world, shining shimmering splendid

Thanks

Damn, you've discovered my secret songwriting technique. Thanks!

Thanks!

I think you're right! Thanks!

I like that idea. Thanks!

Thanks!

Hehe, thanks!

Thanks!

Yes, I am kind of terrified of having my vocals this exposed, but I'm trying. Thanks!

Thanks! Maybe someday.

[quote=b bro]that chorus is amazing! actually scratch that, the whole things amazing![/quote] Thanks! [quote=ViridianLoom]Yeah, this is definitely good bones for development into a full band arrangement, but I think the guitar part with the vocals is strong enough that it can stand on its own too. Really great chorus and I like the emotional struggle/instrumental section haha.[/quote] Thanks! [quote=Saguaro Gigante]The use of the electric guitar instead of the usual acoustic for this kind of song is actually really interesting. I think it would be cool if you had a delay pedal or something that you could kick on specifically for the parts where you are not singing. Maybe even like an octaver for some low end at some points? The more I listen to it the more I like the voice/electric combo. Maybe it's because you just never really hear that much. I like the use of "in abstentia" in the lyrics! Great lyrical work as usual. The vocals are well delivered too. Great job! You're on fire lately![/quote] I knew my PT fans would pick up on that! Good ideas, thanks for the comments! [quote=djippy]Agreed, it probably would be a great song with some band orchestration, still super fun listen as it is. I like the light crunch on the guitar. Nice lyrics, emotion does get thru your vocals pretty good. [/quote] Thanks! [quote=prophisee]"I told myself that your actions justified the missing words that would pacify my mind" oof can relate to that one. Yeah don't want to beat a dead horse but this is great on its own but also would be great with a band 🙃 that guitar melody evokes "a whole new world" a bit too strongly for me though 😆[/quote] I can show you the world, shining shimmering splendid [quote=agesixracer515]Nice job getting out of the comfort zone! Keep on truckin![/quote] Thanks [quote=SteveSkiano]It's crazy how you can fart out lyrics and riffs like that in a couple of hours. I really like the whole idea of the song, and all the lyrical choices. I do think it would be great to build the dynamic throughout the song with a full band, and probably drop out into guitar/vocal in the third verse again. The hits just keep coming![/quote] Damn, you've discovered my secret songwriting technique. Thanks! [quote=Zatelite]I agree, this song could work very well in a full band formation. The verses are very well constructed with those two parts answering each other (musically speaking) and the lead into the choruses fit perfectly. The choruses are intense and catchy. And the instrumental interlude at minute 3:10 is like the icing on the cake. Maybe I wouldn't have used the riff between the chorus and the verse (1:55), I think they cut the flow, or I would have looked to replicate the riffs with open chords... I don't know, something less dry there. Or as Saguaro Gigante said, maybe use some effect on the riff to give it more "space". Other than that, the song is great![/quote] Thanks! [quote=Cosmic Cairns]I think it was a good call to go with the electric guitar on this one. It adds a different feel than you'd get with the acoustic. If you were to do a full band version I think it would be cool if it still started out like this for a verse or two before the band came in, maybe in the chorus.[/quote] I think you're right! Thanks! [quote=Tone Matrix]I hear what you're sayin on the full band aspect but your vocals and guitar stand tall on their own. Like it gave me outdoor_concert vibes where the band might be taking a water/tuning break while the lead singer has an interlude song. The tone of the guitar sounds extra sweet too. Well done![/quote] I like that idea. Thanks! [quote=frogcity]Another week another banger[/quote] Thanks! [quote=Chrisfoo]Excellent song writing, love the instrumentation with electric + vocal and nothing else. Really digging to robust room reverb too, but of course I would.[/quote] Hehe, thanks! [quote=Barney Rubble]It could indeed be great for a full arrangement, but it stands well on it's own. Nice job![/quote] Thanks! [quote=Kedbreak136]Great track. I like it as it is. The simple orchestration can work very well to bring more focus on the vocals. It’s also harder as you can’t really hide behind a lot of woosh, clash, and kabadabadabadam! And it a song works like that, then you know you have something good. Like an intimate song with a strong late 90s vibe. I also like that we can hear the guitar details very well here like around 3:30.[/quote] Yes, I am kind of terrified of having my vocals this exposed, but I'm trying. Thanks! [quote=Devieus]I do hope you get around to filling out the band for this. It's nice as is, but electronic guitars tend to stick to one band very well. - Spider[/quote] Thanks! Maybe someday.

Listened to all your weeks tonight, all great stuff. I love the vocal chorus melody here. All songs the production quality is good but love this stripped down take here especially.

You're a great singer with individual character.

Listened to all your weeks tonight, all great stuff. I love the vocal chorus melody here. All songs the production quality is good but love this stripped down take here especially. You're a great singer with individual character.

WOW this is so emotional.  I can see everyone with their (lighters?  cell phone lights?) in the air at the stadium.

I love that this is solo electric.  The chorus is so freakin' emotional.  loved the emotional struggle.
can i cover this song?

i'm using this in a press kit

WOW this is so emotional. I can see everyone with their (lighters? cell phone lights?) in the air at the stadium. I love that this is solo electric. The chorus is so freakin' emotional. loved the emotional struggle. can i cover this song? [quote=Kedbreak136]woosh, clash, and kabadabadabadam![/quote] i'm using this in a press kit

Thanks! Been practicing a lot, nice to get positive feedback like this.

(1 month later) yes, please do cover this. Thanks!

[quote=budmelvin]Listened to all your weeks tonight, all great stuff. I love the vocal chorus melody here. All songs the production quality is good but love this stripped down take here especially. You're a great singer with individual character.[/quote] Thanks! Been practicing a lot, nice to get positive feedback like this. [quote=orangedrink]WOW this is so emotional. I can see everyone with their (lighters? cell phone lights?) in the air at the stadium. I love that this is solo electric. The chorus is so freakin' emotional. loved the emotional struggle. can i cover this song? [quote=Kedbreak136]woosh, clash, and kabadabadabadam![/quote] i'm using this in a press kit [/quote] (1 month later) yes, please do cover this. Thanks!