certified HIT right here!! wow, that melody is so... ebullient. is that the word?
*i looked it up, and yes - that is the word 

i was bopping along in the kitchen singing along by the end, fantastic

certified HIT right here!! wow, that melody is so... ebullient. is that the word? *i looked it up, and yes - that is the word :D i was bopping along in the kitchen singing along by the end, fantastic <3

Welp that's two weeks in a row prof.jwh taught me a new word cuz yes I agree the melody and the uplifting feel of all the instruments coming together is such a warm positive sound.  Super catchy chorus too! Well done!  Happy Halfway!! \m/

[quote=jwh]certified HIT right here!! wow, that melody is so... ebullient. is that the word? *i looked it up, and yes - that is the word :D i was bopping along in the kitchen singing along by the end, fantastic <3[/quote] Welp that's two weeks in a row prof.jwh taught me a new word cuz yes I agree the melody and the uplifting feel of all the instruments coming together is such a warm positive sound. Super catchy chorus too! Well done! Happy Halfway!! \m/

What a sweet tune! Super strong pop song structure with an awesome melody and lovely upbeat summer-vibe lyrics. Wouldn't have minded another round of the chorus at then end!

What a sweet tune! Super strong pop song structure with an awesome melody and lovely upbeat summer-vibe lyrics. Wouldn't have minded another round of the chorus at then end!

i volunteer to play drums in your live band, i just need a ride

harmonica HIT - so good

the melodic rollercoaster of the verse is so good

you GOTTA put "ebullient" in the press kit!!!

i volunteer to play drums in your live band, i just need a ride harmonica HIT - so good the melodic rollercoaster of the verse is so good [quote=jwh]ebullient. is that the word?[/quote] you GOTTA put "ebullient" in the press kit!!! :)

omg the saw omg

omg the saw omg

"I heat up. I can't cool down." Agree with everyone that this has one of your nicest melodies. But also, the walkdown in the verse melody has a wistful feel that matches the "lost love" lyrics. That wistful feel gets amplified by the nice harmonica line in the second verse (I really like the tremolo in the harmonica on the third chord of the verse!). The transition from the harmonica to the mellotron strings in the second chorus is so smooth! And the singing saw and silly backing vocals made me smile at the end. It's a strange delight to think of a time you were kinda sad and uncomfortable but remember it fondly

"I heat up. I can't cool down." Agree with everyone that this has one of your nicest melodies. But also, the walkdown in the verse melody has a wistful feel that matches the "lost love" lyrics. That wistful feel gets amplified by the nice harmonica line in the second verse (I really like the tremolo in the harmonica on the third chord of the verse!). The transition from the harmonica to the mellotron strings in the second chorus is so smooth! And the singing saw and silly backing vocals made me smile at the end. It's a strange delight to think of a time you were kinda sad and uncomfortable but remember it fondly

Love to revisit songs. Swaying and smiling here. Floating away on a summer day is the best. Ebullient indeed! Making my summer day brighter. Love the instro at the end, and SAW!

Love to revisit songs. Swaying and smiling here. Floating away on a summer day is the best. Ebullient indeed! Making my summer day brighter. Love the instro at the end, and SAW!

what a delightful summer bop! yay sawwwwww!!!

[img]https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExN3R0c3A1MjM0c3Y5dGI1NTZjczUwenZhbndsZzJ5bG9nNXl1ZXhsOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Yl5QvMg3Zxfe9g6HvM/giphy.gif[/img] what a delightful summer bop! yay sawwwwww!!!

Ebullient is indeed a good word.  I might have to utilize it in a future song.  Thanks for listening!

Music lessons and vocabulary lessons.  You can learn a lot from this place and the awesome contributors.  Thanks for listening!

Yeah, this one's pretty short.  I probably could have squeezed in another chorus or possibly even another verse, but sometimes I figure it's good to leave them wanting more. 

Deal!  Drums always seem to be the hardest element for me to pin down when trying to put together a live act.  It was definitely time to get the saw out.  This is its first appearance in 2026.  That was in large part to my cello bow being inaccessible to me for several months as I detailed in a previous post.  But we should hear the saw again sooner or later now.

It's kind of funny you mention that because even at the time I originally wrote this song, I hadn't lived in an apartment for over six years, so I was already looking back fondly on another time.  Between this and Blueshire that I revisited earlier this year, I'm maybe starting to sense an unconscious pattern.  Apparently I get nostalgic for my old nostalgic songs.  And sometimes I get nostalgic for sad and uncomfortable feelings.

I always felt this was a very "summer" song and with summer hitting full force I started thinking about it again.  Thanks for listening!

Summer bops are among my favorite kind.  I'm sure the saw will be back before too long.  It was long overdue to make an appearance.

[quote=jwh]certified HIT right here!! wow, that melody is so... ebullient. is that the word? *i looked it up, and yes - that is the word :D i was bopping along in the kitchen singing along by the end, fantastic <3[/quote]Ebullient is indeed a good word. I might have to utilize it in a future song. Thanks for listening! [quote=Tone Matrix][quote=jwh]certified HIT right here!! wow, that melody is so... ebullient. is that the word? *i looked it up, and yes - that is the word :D i was bopping along in the kitchen singing along by the end, fantastic <3[/quote] Welp that's two weeks in a row prof.jwh taught me a new word cuz yes I agree the melody and the uplifting feel of all the instruments coming together is such a warm positive sound. Super catchy chorus too! Well done! Happy Halfway!! \m/ [/quote]Music lessons and vocabulary lessons. You can learn a lot from this place and the awesome contributors. Thanks for listening! [quote=Dustsucker]What a sweet tune! Super strong pop song structure with an awesome melody and lovely upbeat summer-vibe lyrics. Wouldn't have minded another round of the chorus at then end![/quote]Yeah, this one's pretty short. I probably could have squeezed in another chorus or possibly even another verse, but sometimes I figure it's good to leave them wanting more. [quote=orangedrink]i volunteer to play drums in your live band, i just need a ride harmonica HIT - so good the melodic rollercoaster of the verse is so good [quote=jwh]ebullient. is that the word?[/quote] you GOTTA put "ebullient" in the press kit!!! :) [/quote] [quote=orangedrink]omg the saw omg[/quote] Deal! Drums always seem to be the hardest element for me to pin down when trying to put together a live act. It was definitely time to get the saw out. This is its first appearance in 2026. That was in large part to my cello bow being inaccessible to me for several months as I detailed in a previous post. But we should hear the saw again sooner or later now. [quote=sleepside]"I heat up. I can't cool down." Agree with everyone that this has one of your nicest melodies. But also, the walkdown in the verse melody has a wistful feel that matches the "lost love" lyrics. That wistful feel gets amplified by the nice harmonica line in the second verse (I really like the tremolo in the harmonica on the third chord of the verse!). The transition from the harmonica to the mellotron strings in the second chorus is so smooth! And the singing saw and silly backing vocals made me smile at the end. It's a strange delight to think of a time you were kinda sad and uncomfortable but remember it fondly[/quote]It's kind of funny you mention that because even at the time I originally wrote this song, I hadn't lived in an apartment for over six years, so I was already looking back fondly on another time. Between this and Blueshire that I revisited earlier this year, I'm maybe starting to sense an unconscious pattern. Apparently I get nostalgic for my old nostalgic songs. And sometimes I get nostalgic for sad and uncomfortable feelings. [quote=miraclemiles]Love to revisit songs. Swaying and smiling here. Floating away on a summer day is the best. Ebullient indeed! Making my summer day brighter. Love the instro at the end, and SAW![/quote]I always felt this was a very "summer" song and with summer hitting full force I started thinking about it again. Thanks for listening! [quote=emily][img]https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExN3R0c3A1MjM0c3Y5dGI1NTZjczUwenZhbndsZzJ5bG9nNXl1ZXhsOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Yl5QvMg3Zxfe9g6HvM/giphy.gif[/img] what a delightful summer bop! yay sawwwwww!!![/quote]Summer bops are among my favorite kind. I'm sure the saw will be back before too long. It was long overdue to make an appearance.

Sick summer vibes.

Sick summer vibes.

Thanks!  Feeling the summer for sure.

[quote=BarristerPlong]Sick summer vibes.[/quote]Thanks! Feeling the summer for sure.