How many people take a wrong turn at Albuquerque these days.

The midwest at large is basically one big hole on the map for just about anyone in the EU. One that doesn't exactly stop at the edges of the midwest region.

Great song, it's got you all over.

How many people take a wrong turn at Albuquerque these days. The midwest at large is basically one big hole on the map for just about anyone in the EU. One that doesn't exactly stop at the edges of the midwest region. Great song, it's got you all over.

Wow, that bridge in the middle sounds lofty! Lot's of great new sounds like that percussion and some different guitar tone on that main riff. You got some beautiful harmonies. After reading the description, your song evokes images of speeding through wheat fields on a road trip far from home. Nice work! 

Wow, that bridge in the middle sounds lofty! Lot's of great new sounds like that percussion and some different guitar tone on that main riff. You got some beautiful harmonies. After reading the description, your song evokes images of speeding through wheat fields on a road trip far from home. Nice work!

I've never lived in Kansas, but I did go to school for a few years in the non-Chicago part of Illinois, so I do have some familiarity with the Midwest.  I will say most cornfields are fairly indistinguishable, but the little town I was in had its own feel.  Or at least it did once you got to know it.  There was another little town a few miles over that had similar architecture and was built with the same style of brick, but I could tell instantly it wasn't my little town.  Someone passing through who had never seen either one probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart though. 

I actually didn't meant to necessarily make this Midwest specific though.  I think that familiar-but-not feeling could apply anywhere.  Kansas just seemed like an easy reference point because of the Wizard of Oz.

  Thanks!  The bridge part was fun to play.  And the main riff is actually played on bass.  But yeah, I'm trying to bring in some new sounds sometimes.

[quote=Devieus]How many people take a wrong turn at Albuquerque these days. The midwest at large is basically one big hole on the map for just about anyone in the EU. One that doesn't exactly stop at the edges of the midwest region. Great song, it's got you all over.[/quote]I've never lived in Kansas, but I did go to school for a few years in the non-Chicago part of Illinois, so I do have some familiarity with the Midwest. I will say most cornfields are fairly indistinguishable, but the little town I was in had its own feel. Or at least it did once you got to know it. There was another little town a few miles over that had similar architecture and was built with the same style of brick, but I could tell instantly it wasn't my little town. Someone passing through who had never seen either one probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart though. I actually didn't meant to necessarily make this Midwest specific though. I think that familiar-but-not feeling could apply anywhere. Kansas just seemed like an easy reference point because of the Wizard of Oz. [quote=NWSPR]Wow, that bridge in the middle sounds lofty! Lot's of great new sounds like that percussion and some different guitar tone on that main riff. You got some beautiful harmonies. After reading the description, your song evokes images of speeding through wheat fields on a road trip far from home. Nice work! [/quote] Thanks! The bridge part was fun to play. And the main riff is actually played on bass. But yeah, I'm trying to bring in some new sounds sometimes.

A great CC song! Nice story you tell, a fun listen. I like that bridge too. You capture that kinda sorta lost and long way to go feeling well. Been there on those long journeys. Always nice to have some good music like this in the car to carry you along.

A great CC song! Nice story you tell, a fun listen. I like that bridge too. You capture that kinda sorta lost and long way to go feeling well. Been there on those long journeys. Always nice to have some good music like this in the car to carry you along.

Real early psychedelic vibe to this which I dig.

Real early psychedelic vibe to this which I dig.

Liked this one a lot, it is a very warm and comfy ride start to end.

Liked this one a lot, it is a very warm and comfy ride start to end.

Your voice fits this perfectly. The middle section is beautiful.

Your voice fits this perfectly. The middle section is beautiful.

Yeah, I thought that might be bass.  It has a really cool buzzy midrange sound and heft to it. 

[quote=CosmicCairns] [quote=NWSPR]Wow, that bridge in the middle sounds lofty! Lot's of great new sounds like that percussion and some different guitar tone on that main riff. You got some beautiful harmonies. After reading the description, your song evokes images of speeding through wheat fields on a road trip far from home. Nice work! [/quote] Thanks! The bridge part was fun to play. And the main riff is actually played on bass. But yeah, I'm trying to bring in some new sounds sometimes. [/quote] Yeah, I thought that might be bass. It has a really cool buzzy midrange sound and heft to it.

  Yeah, there's always a place for road music.  Thanks!

  Cool!  Always love a bit of psychedelia.

  Thanks!  Warm and comfy's always good.

Thanks!  I like that middle section, too.

  I ran it through my effects pedal and got a bit of a different sound than normal.  It's definitely fun to use the bass as a lead sometimes.

[quote=miraclemiles]A great CC song! Nice story you tell, a fun listen. I like that bridge too. You capture that kinda sorta lost and long way to go feeling well. Been there on those long journeys. Always nice to have some good music like this in the car to carry you along. [/quote] Yeah, there's always a place for road music. Thanks! [quote=rdomain]Real early psychedelic vibe to this which I dig.[/quote] Cool! Always love a bit of psychedelia. [quote=Ryan]Liked this one a lot, it is a very warm and comfy ride start to end. [/quote] Thanks! Warm and comfy's always good. [quote=Jokinen]Your voice fits this perfectly. The middle section is beautiful. [/quote] Thanks! I like that middle section, too. [quote=NWSPR][quote=CosmicCairns] [quote=NWSPR]Wow, that bridge in the middle sounds lofty! Lot's of great new sounds like that percussion and some different guitar tone on that main riff. You got some beautiful harmonies. After reading the description, your song evokes images of speeding through wheat fields on a road trip far from home. Nice work! [/quote] Thanks! The bridge part was fun to play. And the main riff is actually played on bass. But yeah, I'm trying to bring in some new sounds sometimes. [/quote] Yeah, I thought that might be bass. It has a really cool buzzy midrange sound and heft to it. [/quote] I ran it through my effects pedal and got a bit of a different sound than normal. It's definitely fun to use the bass as a lead sometimes.

I love the mood of this. It’s reassuring and calming but also melancholic.

I love the mood of this. It’s reassuring and calming but also melancholic.

  Thanks!  It's good to get those mix of feelings sometimes.  Hope things are good for you!

[quote=cfurrow]I love the mood of this. It’s reassuring and calming but also melancholic. [/quote] Thanks! It's good to get those mix of feelings sometimes. Hope things are good for you!

the bass (?) drives track in a fine fashion...has also some bluesy feeling. The lyrics are actually quite philosophical   Great stuff! The mid part with the solo is gorgeus and has a very striking effect when it comes on. Also the harmony vocals are a great idea!

the bass (?) drives track in a fine fashion...has also some bluesy feeling. The lyrics are actually quite philosophical :) Great stuff! The mid part with the solo is gorgeus and has a very striking effect when it comes on. Also the harmony vocals are a great idea!

Super catchy vocal melody and sweet guitar solo toward the end.

Super catchy vocal melody and sweet guitar solo toward the end.

Yeah, it's a bass.  Thanks about the lyrics.  I was just kind of following a stray thought I'd had.  I wasn't sure if it was actually leading anywhere or not, although I suppose it's okay if it doesn't.

  Thanks!  I knew from the get-go I wanted to end on a guitar solo, although I didn't know what it was going to be until I got there.

[quote=Ashen Simian]the bass (?) drives track in a fine fashion...has also some bluesy feeling. The lyrics are actually quite philosophical :) Great stuff! The mid part with the solo is gorgeus and has a very striking effect when it comes on. Also the harmony vocals are a great idea![/quote] Yeah, it's a bass. Thanks about the lyrics. I was just kind of following a stray thought I'd had. I wasn't sure if it was actually leading anywhere or not, although I suppose it's okay if it doesn't. [quote=Tone Matrix]Super catchy vocal melody and sweet guitar solo toward the end.[/quote] Thanks! I knew from the get-go I wanted to end on a guitar solo, although I didn't know what it was going to be until I got there.

really great example of micro macro - we are not in kansas anymore are we toto?

[img]https://media.giphy.com/media/7QndsbtKhazny/giphy.gif[/img] really great example of micro macro - we are not in kansas anymore are we toto?

Man, your thought process for song writing is great.  Finding an idea for a topic to write a whole song on can be tough, but I like how your found one and worked it from multiple angles.  Very cool stuff.

Man, your thought process for song writing is great. Finding an idea for a topic to write a whole song on can be tough, but I like how your found one and worked it from multiple angles. Very cool stuff.

Such a beautiful singer songwriter piece of music. Have to study they lyrics. Your voice fits perfectly.

Such a beautiful singer songwriter piece of music. Have to study they lyrics. Your voice fits perfectly.

  Definitely not in Kansas.

  Thanks!  It definitely can be tough to find topics for songs, especially since I've been trying to mostly steer clear of love songs, since that topic feels reeeeeeally well-worn.

  I've been posting some lyrics on some songs lately, but it just kind of depends.  Given the nature of Weekly Beats I often have to come up with lyrics pretty fast and I'm not always sure how I feel about them.  There's been lots of times later on when I listen back and think I should change something.  But I actually like the lyrics to this one okay.  I'll go back and post them if you want to be able to read them.

[quote=kaedo sevaada][img]https://media.giphy.com/media/7QndsbtKhazny/giphy.gif[/img] really great example of micro macro - we are not in kansas anymore are we toto?[/quote] Definitely not in Kansas. [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/72/ea/f7/72eaf732632e4ae46add9f87035a3bc2.gif[/img] [quote=Chrisfoo]Man, your thought process for song writing is great. Finding an idea for a topic to write a whole song on can be tough, but I like how your found one and worked it from multiple angles. Very cool stuff.[/quote] Thanks! It definitely can be tough to find topics for songs, especially since I've been trying to mostly steer clear of love songs, since that topic feels reeeeeeally well-worn. [quote=Q-Rosh]Such a beautiful singer songwriter piece of music. Have to study they lyrics. Your voice fits perfectly.[/quote] I've been posting some lyrics on some songs lately, but it just kind of depends. Given the nature of Weekly Beats I often have to come up with lyrics pretty fast and I'm not always sure how I feel about them. There's been lots of times later on when I listen back and think I should change something. But I actually like the lyrics to this one okay. I'll go back and post them if you want to be able to read them.

now I got it!! Thanks

[quote=CosmicCairns][quote=kaedo sevaada][img]https://media.giphy.com/media/7QndsbtKhazny/giphy.gif[/img] really great example of micro macro - we are not in kansas anymore are we toto?[/quote] Definitely not in Kansas. [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/72/ea/f7/72eaf732632e4ae46add9f87035a3bc2.gif[/img] [quote=Chrisfoo]Man, your thought process for song writing is great. Finding an idea for a topic to write a whole song on can be tough, but I like how your found one and worked it from multiple angles. Very cool stuff.[/quote] Thanks! It definitely can be tough to find topics for songs, especially since I've been trying to mostly steer clear of love songs, since that topic feels reeeeeeally well-worn. [quote=Q-Rosh]Such a beautiful singer songwriter piece of music. Have to study they lyrics. Your voice fits perfectly.[/quote] I've been posting some lyrics on some songs lately, but it just kind of depends. Given the nature of Weekly Beats I often have to come up with lyrics pretty fast and I'm not always sure how I feel about them. There's been lots of times later on when I listen back and think I should change something. But I actually like the lyrics to this one okay. I'll go back and post them if you want to be able to read them. [/quote]now I got it!! Thanks