The background to the place feels like a fantastic setting for a novel. I really like the way your song gives the whole place a bright feel even though, as you mentioned, it was essentially a scam. It reminds me of the positivity you sometimes come across in the Fallout games.

The background to the place feels like a fantastic setting for a novel. I really like the way your song gives the whole place a bright feel even though, as you mentioned, it was essentially a scam. It reminds me of the positivity you sometimes come across in the Fallout games.

very interesting backgroundstory. love the composition and the extended ah-ah-ah-ahs and oh-oh-oh-ohs not mentioned in the lyrics.

very interesting backgroundstory. love the composition and the extended ah-ah-ah-ahs and oh-oh-oh-ohs not mentioned in the lyrics.

I imagine this was the sort of thing that was said about the place when it was operational.  But I also like to imagine the idea of a spa that really has those kinds of benefits.  And I've always loved the name Zzyzx.  I agree it could be a good setting for a novel.  I could picture some kind of wrap around story that takes place in the present day where someone's visiting the abandoned ruins and then it flashes back to during its heyday and some sort of high jinks ensue. 

Thanks!  I like the ah's and oh's, too, but I always feel a tiny bit silly writing that out in a lyric sheet. 

[quote=hent03]The background to the place feels like a fantastic setting for a novel. I really like the way your song gives the whole place a bright feel even though, as you mentioned, it was essentially a scam. It reminds me of the positivity you sometimes come across in the Fallout games.[/quote]I imagine this was the sort of thing that was said about the place when it was operational. But I also like to imagine the idea of a spa that really has those kinds of benefits. And I've always loved the name Zzyzx. I agree it could be a good setting for a novel. I could picture some kind of wrap around story that takes place in the present day where someone's visiting the abandoned ruins and then it flashes back to during its heyday and some sort of high jinks ensue. [quote=Q-Rosh]very interesting backgroundstory. love the composition and the extended ah-ah-ah-ahs and oh-oh-oh-ohs not mentioned in the lyrics.[/quote]Thanks! I like the ah's and oh's, too, but I always feel a tiny bit silly writing that out in a lyric sheet. :)

Nice performance, shame the place doesn't exist, it sounds like a blast
- Ebrit

Nice performance, shame the place doesn't exist, it sounds like a blast - Ebrit

oh such a happy-day song! and yet there's a bit of sadness to it, too, but with a playfulness that stands out by this unique establishment of vibe and in its simplistic and playful lyrics(so perfect!)... really love the long and winding crooning in both the voice and synths that appear near the middle, and then lead the track out: works like a grand exit

oh such a happy-day song! and yet there's a bit of sadness to it, too, but with a playfulness that stands out by this unique establishment of vibe and in its simplistic and playful lyrics(so perfect!)... really love the long and winding crooning in both the voice and synths that appear near the middle, and then lead the track out: works like a grand exit :D

I'd go there now if I could.

Thanks.  The croon-synth combo felt like an essential element to me.

[quote=Devieus]Nice performance, shame the place doesn't exist, it sounds like a blast - Ebrit[/quote]I'd go there now if I could. [quote=RajaTheResidentAlien]oh such a happy-day song! and yet there's a bit of sadness to it, too, but with a playfulness that stands out by this unique establishment of vibe and in its simplistic and playful lyrics(so perfect!)... really love the long and winding crooning in both the voice and synths that appear near the middle, and then lead the track out: works like a grand exit :D[/quote]Thanks. The croon-synth combo felt like an essential element to me.

Well I learnt something today.  I used to run a set of mountain bike forks which were called  Zzyzx so now I know it's actually a place!!

Loved the wo o wo o wo o wo o wo o bit btw!

Well I learnt something today. I used to run a set of mountain bike forks which were called Zzyzx so now I know it's actually a place!! Loved the wo o wo o wo o wo o wo o bit btw! :D [img]https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DN0AAOSwR0lhLRhd/s-l400.jpg[/img]

I learned something new today, too!  I wasn't familiar with Zzyzx bikes, but I looked them up and it turns out they're named after the same place.  They even have this picture of the road sign on their website:

[quote=rdomain]Well I learnt something today. I used to run a set of mountain bike forks which were called Zzyzx so now I know it's actually a place!! Loved the wo o wo o wo o wo o wo o bit btw! :D [img]https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DN0AAOSwR0lhLRhd/s-l400.jpg[/img] [/quote]I learned something new today, too! I wasn't familiar with Zzyzx bikes, but I looked them up and it turns out they're named after the same place. They even have this picture of the road sign on their website: [img]https://www.corratec.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/e/csm_zzyzx_01_95f7f94186.png[/img]

Today I enjoyed a ComsicCairns track and learnt a random fact about Zzyzx Road, including how to pronounce it because I would never have figured it out. It's such a CosmicCairns track. I love it.

Today I enjoyed a ComsicCairns track and learnt a random fact about Zzyzx Road, including how to pronounce it because I would never have figured it out. It's such a CosmicCairns track. I love it.

let go oooh ohh oooh ohh oooooooooh

[img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FSa7V9hQ41dm00%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1&nofb=1[/img] let go oooh ohh oooh ohh oooooooooh :)

I didn't know how to pronounce it either until I visited it.  I've taken many road trips to California over the years and that road sign always fascinated me because it was such a strange name and in such a seemingly random place.  When an opportunity came up to visit the Desert Studies center there, I jumped on it.

Just got back from a trip to California a few weeks ago.  I think saw this exact view or some very similar to it.  Passing the Zzyzx Road sign on the way home made me think I should write a song about it.

[quote=Kedbreak136]Today I enjoyed a ComsicCairns track and learnt a random fact about Zzyzx Road, including how to pronounce it because I would never have figured it out. It's such a CosmicCairns track. I love it.[/quote]I didn't know how to pronounce it either until I visited it. I've taken many road trips to California over the years and that road sign always fascinated me because it was such a strange name and in such a seemingly random place. When an opportunity came up to visit the Desert Studies center there, I jumped on it. [quote=emily][img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FSa7V9hQ41dm00%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1&nofb=1[/img] let go oooh ohh oooh ohh oooooooooh :)[/quote]Just got back from a trip to California a few weeks ago. I think saw this exact view or some very similar to it. Passing the Zzyzx Road sign on the way home made me think I should write a song about it.

I really enjoyed the chorus ooohs and ahhs.  It easily gave the song a catchy hook that has you humming along.  The orchestration of synths and strings has a celebratory feel to it especially after reading your background story.  "Come celebrate Zzyzx with us this upcoming imaginary weekend!"

I really enjoyed the chorus ooohs and ahhs. It easily gave the song a catchy hook that has you humming along. The orchestration of synths and strings has a celebratory feel to it especially after reading your background story. "Come celebrate Zzyzx with us this upcoming imaginary weekend!"

I kind of wish I could go back in time and make this the actual theme song for the health spa.  Thanks for listening!

[quote=Tone Matrix]I really enjoyed the chorus ooohs and ahhs. It easily gave the song a catchy hook that has you humming along. The orchestration of synths and strings has a celebratory feel to it especially after reading your background story. "Come celebrate Zzyzx with us this upcoming imaginary weekend!"[/quote]I kind of wish I could go back in time and make this the actual theme song for the health spa. Thanks for listening!

Love the surfy guitar riffing.  It's different than your styles that I'm used to hearing and works really well with the roadtrip vibe.  I like the warbly vocal motif you start in the middle and then pick up in the guitars. Very clever! And let. That. Be. The. Last. Word.

...but definitely an awesome track!

Love the surfy guitar riffing. It's different than your styles that I'm used to hearing and works really well with the roadtrip vibe. I like the warbly vocal motif you start in the middle and then pick up in the guitars. Very clever! And let. That. Be. The. Last. Word. ...but definitely an awesome track!

Thanks!  Yeah it was fun to have the guitars kind of echo the vocals on that warbly part.

[quote=NWSPR]Love the surfy guitar riffing. It's different than your styles that I'm used to hearing and works really well with the roadtrip vibe. I like the warbly vocal motif you start in the middle and then pick up in the guitars. Very clever! And let. That. Be. The. Last. Word. ...but definitely an awesome track![/quote]Thanks! Yeah it was fun to have the guitars kind of echo the vocals on that warbly part.

"Come and take a rest / get yourself refreshed" is going to be in my head all week. Excellent writing throughout.

"Come and take a rest / get yourself refreshed" is going to be in my head all week. Excellent writing throughout.

Thanks! I hope that's a good sentiment to have stuck in your head!

[quote=ilzxc]"Come and take a rest / get yourself refreshed" is going to be in my head all week. Excellent writing throughout.[/quote]Thanks! I hope that's a good sentiment to have stuck in your head!

What a happy fun trip, classic CC. Fun to learn about this odd places with super interesting. The world is full of these places and their stories. I think I've seen that bike brand around. The desert is magic and scary. I love being up in WA state since we have desertish and rainforesting and in between, can kind of see it all in a few days which is a trip.

What a happy fun trip, classic CC. Fun to learn about this odd places with super interesting. The world is full of these places and their stories. I think I've seen that bike brand around. The desert is magic and scary. I love being up in WA state since we have desertish and rainforesting and in between, can kind of see it all in a few days which is a trip.

I like odd little places like this with weird backstories.  And they really are everywhere.  This and being able to see different types of landscapes really help to make the world a more interesting place.

[quote=miraclemiles]What a happy fun trip, classic CC. Fun to learn about this odd places with super interesting. The world is full of these places and their stories. I think I've seen that bike brand around. The desert is magic and scary. I love being up in WA state since we have desertish and rainforesting and in between, can kind of see it all in a few days which is a trip. [/quote]I like odd little places like this with weird backstories. And they really are everywhere. This and being able to see different types of landscapes really help to make the world a more interesting place.