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You Know, So It's Real

By Cursory on January 11, 2026 11:58 pm

Oh boy, scramble at the end to submit…  Time’s not quite on my side this week, already behind on listening/commenting which doesn’t feel great!

This was a shimmery guitar + slide thing I came up with during last WB that never became a song. I’m also doing a songwriting workshop online via School of Song with Blake Mills (which I currently haven't had time for >.<), so this is also kind of a homework assignment for that. The gist is to create a fictional character and write from their perspective. Seemed like a time when just hanging out on two chords might be okay lol Had fun working on instrumentation but I'd enjoy spending more time tinkering, rare little piano appearance too.

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Yay for surprise piano cameo! 😊 This is such a beautiful song, lushly arranged and totally soothing. Awesome work!

Maaaaan love me some cursory and this song satisfies me. Piano and slide, this is so magical

the slide is back heart

really loving your submissions so far. this is really clean and neat, and beautifully written. just a lot to enjoy heart

so glad this song is real
Don't worry about listening too much, few will have the fortitude to listen to that many songs
- Ebrit

oh wow, lovely song. great job!

wow this is amazing, those pianos make me feel so happy. and your voice sounds so great!!!

Oh no, time is not on my side this week, let me whip up a quick 5 MINUTE SONG WITH A FULL BAND ARRANGEMENT AND NO LESS THAN FIVE VERSES

I want to see what it looks like when time is indeed on your side, my friend. Because this submission is the complete package. No notes, five stars.

beautiful. the piano is a nice touch! (more, please)

also that is cool to hear you signed up for the SoS class! i took the mixing course last November with Philip Weinrobe and i learned soooo much, and came away very inspired. i'd be happy to hear about your experience at some point.

*can imagine it's tough trying to keep up w/ class and WB! don't sweat it if you aren't able to listen & comment as much. just keep those sweet tunes coming   (★‿★)

gosh do i wish i could move words around like you do heart  What a lovely arrangement.  Love the piano echoing with the slide.  Always a good day listening to new Cursory.  Enjoy those classes and looking forward to hearing more this year!

This song is so good! I love all the instrumentation, your two chord progression has me inspired to try something simple with my writing in the future. Your lyrics and vocal delivery are broken-hearted in the very best way. I love it, thank you!

awesome! melody is super chill and catchy. voice fits really well w the vibe, attitude and all! two chord songs underrated! nice groove and melody goes a long way! big nostalgic vibe. oh i also noticed the piano on second listen, first it was just so nice to hear it all but the details are exquisite.

This is wonderful!! Beautiful songwriting, and a great balance of all the parts!

I've been very intrigued by some of those school of song workshops, but never followed through! Curious to hear how you find it!!

I missed week 2 listens. This is excellent. Lovely melodic jam!

Wonderful. I enjoyed every second of this track. Thanks

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