I was grooving along to the intro and when your vocals hit I knew it was you. I don't know if I'm getting used to your vocals or if you're just that good. This is a great track that sounds effortless. It's something I'd expect to hear on 90s alt rock stations. Production is fantastic - it sounds rich right from the beginning and your vocals sit nicely. The vocals are forward but not jarringly so, kinda like how Jeff Lynne does (and why Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever sounds so gooooood).

I was grooving along to the intro and when your vocals hit I knew it was you. I don't know if I'm getting used to your vocals or if you're just that good. This is a great track that sounds effortless. It's something I'd expect to hear on 90s alt rock stations. Production is fantastic - it sounds rich right from the beginning and your vocals sit nicely. The vocals are forward but not jarringly so, kinda like how Jeff Lynne does (and why Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever sounds so gooooood).

Definitely got the Lou Reed vibe with the spoken vocals and alt rock style with a bit of grunge distortion on the guitars. Agree this is NOT a placeholder track, but a solid, well-produced mix that shows what you can do with your talent in a pinch. Hope your wife feels better and look forward to the gothic metal tune you have on-deck.

Definitely got the Lou Reed vibe with the spoken vocals and alt rock style with a bit of grunge distortion on the guitars. Agree this is NOT a placeholder track, but a solid, well-produced mix that shows what you can do with your talent in a pinch. Hope your wife feels better and look forward to the gothic metal tune you have on-deck.

Those guitar harmonies are just excellent and the production is phenomenal. This is no placeholder, it's great stuff.
Awesome job. Excited for next weeks track!

Those guitar harmonies are just excellent and the production is phenomenal. This is no placeholder, it's great stuff. Awesome job. Excited for next weeks track!

Thank you I've been working on leaning into some of the vocal feedback I've gotten. I don't know if I personally will be able to call my vocals good, but I think I'm developing a style. But I'm gaining confidence - I don't think I've EVER had my vocals as far forward as I do in this mix. I was modeling after the mix on Lou's New York album, so solid and warm. (I played around with the new ChromaGlow plug in Logic, and I'm REALLY happy with the results. Vocals were recorded with a basic SM58, I've never gotten texture like this before.)

Also, Jeff Lynne is a goddamn studio WIZARD.

Thank you so much. There's some "this got done quickly, so it can't be that good" in my head that I'm trying to excise. Time spent isn't a requirement for something to be good...I mean, the lovely pieces you've come up with on Sunday afternoons are proof positive of that! (She's finally feeling a bit better! She's hoping to be able to sing by the end of the week.)

Thank you! Harmonies are so much fun to play. I may need to come back this way again after next week

[quote=MRDRCAT]I was grooving along to the intro and when your vocals hit I knew it was you. I don't know if I'm getting used to your vocals or if you're just that good. This is a great track that sounds effortless. It's something I'd expect to hear on 90s alt rock stations. Production is fantastic - it sounds rich right from the beginning and your vocals sit nicely. The vocals are forward but not jarringly so, kinda like how Jeff Lynne does (and why Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever sounds so gooooood).[/quote] Thank you <3 I've been working on leaning into some of the vocal feedback I've gotten. I don't know if I personally will be able to call my vocals [i]good[/i], but I think I'm developing a style. But I'm gaining confidence - I don't think I've EVER had my vocals as far forward as I do in this mix. I was modeling after the mix on Lou's New York album, so solid and warm. (I played around with the new ChromaGlow plug in Logic, and I'm REALLY happy with the results. Vocals were recorded with a basic SM58, I've never gotten texture like this before.) Also, Jeff Lynne is a goddamn studio WIZARD. [quote=Bunjigram]Definitely got the Lou Reed vibe with the spoken vocals and alt rock style with a bit of grunge distortion on the guitars. Agree this is NOT a placeholder track, but a solid, well-produced mix that shows what you can do with your talent in a pinch. Hope your wife feels better and look forward to the gothic metal tune you have on-deck.[/quote] Thank you so much. There's some "this got done quickly, so it can't be that good" in my head that I'm trying to excise. Time spent isn't a requirement for something to be good...I mean, the lovely pieces you've come up with on Sunday afternoons are proof positive of that! (She's finally feeling a bit better! She's hoping to be able to sing by the end of the week.) [quote=BarristerPlong]Those guitar harmonies are just excellent and the production is phenomenal. This is no placeholder, it's great stuff. Awesome job. Excited for next weeks track![/quote] Thank you! Harmonies are so much fun to play. I may need to come back this way again after next week :)

I knew right away it was going to be way more than just alright.
- Devieus

I knew right away it was going to be way more than just alright. - Devieus

Another great song, and to join in everyone's sentiment above, this is one hell of a track to call a placeholder...and yeah, quite velvety.  Apologies if I am using the wrong terminology, but I love the guitar lead at the 3 minute mark.  I hope that summer cold is gone soon, cause a goth metal ballad has me very intrigued.

Another great song, and to join in everyone's sentiment above, this is one hell of a track to call a placeholder...and yeah, quite velvety. Apologies if I am using the wrong terminology, but I love the guitar lead at the 3 minute mark. I hope that summer cold is gone soon, cause a goth metal ballad has me very intrigued.

dang! solid songwriting! catchy hook with the it's alright and guitar melody. nice work on the vocals, sounds natural and laid back. gotta check out lou reed sometime!

dang! solid songwriting! catchy hook with the it's alright and guitar melody. nice work on the vocals, sounds natural and laid back. gotta check out lou reed sometime!

I love this comment. Thank you

Thank you! The lead at 3:00 was a melodic idea I had when this was trying to be an instrumental - it layered rather nicely over the end

I'm excited to finish the ballad - framework is done, but I wanted to arrange it the rest of the way with voice in place and not the scratch piano melody.

Thank you! Lou Reed is a huge influence on me...and on rock in general. The first Velvet Underground album sort of established the modern alt rock sound in 1967. He's a little erratic as a solo artist - but New York is a masterpiece. It's stripped-down rock & roll storytelling - life in New York City in 1988, with all the grit and despair that went along with it. In the liner notes, Lou says you should listen to it in one sitting, like a movie or novel. I always do

[quote=Devieus]I knew right away it was going to be way more than just alright. - Devieus [/quote] I love this comment. Thank you :) [quote=lament.config]Another great song, and to join in everyone's sentiment above, this is one hell of a track to call a placeholder...and yeah, quite velvety. Apologies if I am using the wrong terminology, but I love the guitar lead at the 3 minute mark. I hope that summer cold is gone soon, cause a goth metal ballad has me very intrigued.[/quote] Thank you! The lead at 3:00 was a melodic idea I had when this was trying to be an instrumental - it layered rather nicely over the end :) I'm excited to finish the ballad - framework is done, but I wanted to arrange it the rest of the way with voice in place and not the scratch piano melody. [quote=horatiuromantic]dang! solid songwriting! catchy hook with the it's alright and guitar melody. nice work on the vocals, sounds natural and laid back. gotta check out lou reed sometime![/quote] Thank you! Lou Reed is a huge influence on me...and on rock in general. The first Velvet Underground album sort of established the modern alt rock sound in 1967. He's a little erratic as a solo artist - but New York is a masterpiece. It's stripped-down rock & roll storytelling - life in New York City in 1988, with all the grit and despair that went along with it. In the liner notes, Lou says you should listen to it in one sitting, like a movie or novel. I always do <3

yeah, this is a great vibe for you. your vocals sound great, and i like the mix quite a bit!
i think the guitar is also pulling in some Bowie vibes, almost Fripp-like.
would not be mad at more Paisleyfrog tracks in this vein!
and yes, hope yr partner is feeling better and up for singing soon. best to both of you

yeah, this is a great vibe for you. your vocals sound great, and i like the mix quite a bit! i think the guitar is also pulling in some Bowie vibes, almost Fripp-like. would not be mad at more Paisleyfrog tracks in this vein! and yes, hope yr partner is feeling better and up for singing soon. best to both of you

To quote VU, "It was alright!" Actually it's an awesome track and now I'm hugely in the mood to listen to Lou and VU. But this is very much its own thing and not a rip-off. The guitars almost remind me of Eno/Fripp collaborations as well. Great stuff!

To quote VU, "It was alright!" Actually it's an awesome track and now I'm hugely in the mood to listen to Lou and VU. But this is very much its own thing and not a rip-off. The guitars almost remind me of Eno/Fripp collaborations as well. Great stuff!

Wow, thank you! It clicked on my way home from work what Bowie/Fripp line you're talking about....the main theme in Heroes! That sort of singing guitar tone....I love that. Tony Visconti did a GREAT video where he talks about the making of Heroes...and how Fripp did that with controlled feedback - he had tape marks on the floor by the speaker and would step to a certain mark depending on the pitch he wanted. Legends...heroes. I'm happy to have gotten a tenth of the way there with compression and overdrive

I'm thinking that there's definitely gonna be some more feel-good rock like this in my future. I was realizing...holy cow, it's rock in a MAJOR KEY. So fun.

EVERYTHING was alright! I think I'm beginning to see the light.

Thank you so much. It's always a worry when doing something so inspired by a musician that it's just a copy. Very glad it's its own thing. Lou Reed is sorta important to me...I used VU lyrics in my wedding this June

[quote=jwh]yeah, this is a great vibe for you. your vocals sound great, and i like the mix quite a bit! i think the guitar is also pulling in some Bowie vibes, almost Fripp-like. would not be mad at more Paisleyfrog tracks in this vein! and yes, hope yr partner is feeling better and up for singing soon. best to both of you [/quote] Wow, thank you! It clicked on my way home from work what Bowie/Fripp line you're talking about....the main theme in Heroes! That sort of singing guitar tone....I love that. Tony Visconti did a GREAT video where he talks about the making of Heroes...and how Fripp did that with controlled feedback - he had tape marks on the floor by the speaker and would step to a certain mark depending on the pitch he wanted. Legends...heroes. I'm happy to have gotten a tenth of the way there with compression and overdrive <3 I'm thinking that there's definitely gonna be some more feel-good rock like this in my future. I was realizing...holy cow, it's rock in a MAJOR KEY. So fun. [quote=Sodabelly]To quote VU, "It was alright!" Actually it's an awesome track and now I'm hugely in the mood to listen to Lou and VU. But this is very much its own thing and not a rip-off. The guitars almost remind me of Eno/Fripp collaborations as well. Great stuff![/quote] EVERYTHING was alright! I think I'm beginning to see the light. :) Thank you so much. It's always a worry when doing something so inspired by a musician that it's just a copy. Very glad it's its own thing. Lou Reed is sorta important to me...I used VU lyrics in my wedding this June <3

Wait, "placeholder track"?!?! WHAT?! Get outta here!!!
This rocks. I love how the warm guitar actually conveys the feeling of "it's alright" even without the lyrics - that's SUPER difficult to do!

Also, sorry to hear about your wife catching a bug in the wild. Wishing her a swift recovery!

Wait, "placeholder track"?!?! WHAT?! Get outta here!!! This rocks. I love how the warm guitar actually conveys the feeling of "it's alright" even without the lyrics - that's SUPER difficult to do! Also, sorry to hear about your wife catching a bug in the wild. Wishing her a swift recovery!

Thank you so much Yeah, I have been throughly chastised for the "placeholder" comment. I have been forcibly shown that just because a track came together quickly doesn't mean it can't be Quality. I won't let it happen again

[quote=jegasus]Wait, "placeholder track"?!?! WHAT?! Get outta here!!! This rocks. I love how the warm guitar actually conveys the feeling of "it's alright" even without the lyrics - that's SUPER difficult to do! Also, sorry to hear about your wife catching a bug in the wild. Wishing her a swift recovery![/quote] Thank you so much <3 Yeah, I have been throughly chastised for the "placeholder" comment. I have been forcibly shown that just because a track came together quickly doesn't mean it can't be Quality. I won't let it happen again :)

Love this track. Love the refrain, love the guitar after it's alright and I'm gonna spare the rambling cuz the best part for me - the part that screams nostalgia and summer with the top down and that little bit of edgy vibe - is that same refrain repeating and FADING OUT OH MY GOD what a perfect decision. There's your nostalgia right there. Brilliant.

Love this track. Love the refrain, love the guitar after it's alright and I'm gonna spare the rambling cuz the best part for me - the part that screams nostalgia and summer with the top down and that little bit of edgy vibe - is that same refrain repeating and FADING OUT OH MY GOD what a perfect decision. There's your nostalgia right there. Brilliant.

Thank you!

So happy you liked the fade - when I was planning this song, one of the FIRST choices was that it was going to be a simple repeated chorus, and then repeated on the fade. That’s how Lou did it on Sweet Jane…because that’s fuckin’ rock and roll, man. \m/

[quote=neon liminal]Love this track. Love the refrain, love the guitar after it's alright and I'm gonna spare the rambling cuz the best part for me - the part that screams nostalgia and summer with the top down and that little bit of edgy vibe - is that same refrain repeating and FADING OUT OH MY GOD what a perfect decision. There's your nostalgia right there. Brilliant. [/quote] Thank you! <3 So happy you liked the fade - when I was planning this song, one of the FIRST choices was that it was going to be a simple repeated chorus, and then repeated on the fade. That’s how Lou did it on Sweet Jane…because that’s fuckin’ rock and roll, man. \m/

Neat my friend told me "we gonna be aight" today and then bam this song confirms it   Love the full band sound on this.  Organs sound awesome in the mix and especially enjoyed the 7guitar_army_of_sound.  Such a catchy guitar solo towards the end with the drums.  Also that bassline as it twirls around the guitars \m/

Neat my friend told me "we gonna be aight" today and then bam this song confirms it :) Love the full band sound on this. Organs sound awesome in the mix and especially enjoyed the 7guitar_army_of_sound. Such a catchy guitar solo towards the end with the drums. Also that bassline as it twirls around the guitars \m/

Wow this is really great! The guitar hooks are really catchy and I think the vocals sound great! This is a really solid rock song! I enjoyed this all the way through.

Wow this is really great! The guitar hooks are really catchy and I think the vocals sound great! This is a really solid rock song! I enjoyed this all the way through.

Ooohhh love me some joyful rock! Guitar layering sounds awesome and all the session parts are really well chosen/implemented.

Ooohhh love me some joyful rock! Guitar layering sounds awesome and all the session parts are really well chosen/implemented.

We could all use a little more hope these days. Great work, and hope you feel better soon. Can’t wait to hear that gothic metal ballad!

We could all use a little more hope these days. <3 Great work, and hope you feel better soon. Can’t wait to hear that gothic metal ballad!

“Army of sound” - I love that, thank you much better than “wall of sound”. We’re on the attack here! I laid down that hammer on bass part first and let things fall around it. I’m primarily a bassist after all

Thank you! Still really insecure about vocals, but I think I’m finding a sound - glad they worked

Thanks! The session players are interesting, it’s like massaging something until you get a good result. I’m having fun experimenting with them. More experiments with them in week 34 with some more good time rock!

You’re absolutely right. I’m an optimistic person to my core, but hope has been in limited supply. I’m starting to feel hopeful again…. this song is maybe a reflection of that. Thank you.

Goth metal ballad is gonna be one more week, my wife wasn’t up to it. One more week of some good-time rock (even if the lyrics aren’t as good time this time around LOL)

[quote=Tone Matrix]Neat my friend told me "we gonna be aight" today and then bam this song confirms it :) Love the full band sound on this. Organs sound awesome in the mix and especially enjoyed the 7guitar_army_of_sound. Such a catchy guitar solo towards the end with the drums. Also that bassline as it twirls around the guitars \m/[/quote] “Army of sound” - I love that, thank you :) much better than “wall of sound”. We’re on the attack here! I laid down that hammer on bass part first and let things fall around it. I’m primarily a bassist after all :) [quote=Saguaro Gigante]Wow this is really great! The guitar hooks are really catchy and I think the vocals sound great! This is a really solid rock song! I enjoyed this all the way through.[/quote] Thank you! Still really insecure about vocals, but I think I’m finding a sound - glad they worked :) [quote=Cursory]Ooohhh love me some joyful rock! Guitar layering sounds awesome and all the session parts are really well chosen/implemented. [/quote] Thanks! The session players are interesting, it’s like massaging something until you get a good result. I’m having fun experimenting with them. More experiments with them in week 34 with some more good time rock! [quote=levelcapybara]We could all use a little more hope these days. <3 Great work, and hope you feel better soon. Can’t wait to hear that gothic metal ballad![/quote] You’re absolutely right. I’m an optimistic person to my core, but hope has been in limited supply. I’m starting to feel hopeful again…. this song is maybe a reflection of that. Thank you. Goth metal ballad is gonna be one more week, my wife wasn’t up to it. One more week of some good-time rock (even if the lyrics aren’t as good time this time around LOL)

This is great! Definitely not a placeholder! Nice old school sound to it! Impressed!

This is great! Definitely not a placeholder! Nice old school sound to it! Impressed!

now i see why you are paisley   i can see a paisley pattern guitar in my mind

love the doubled guitar

good tempo, rockin' song!

now i see why you are paisley :) i can see a paisley pattern guitar in my mind love the doubled guitar good tempo, rockin' song!

Thanks! It was fun reaching back to my classic rock roots with this

Thanks!

I've been using this screen name for a few decades now And yup, one of my dream guitars is a paisley patterned Telecaster

[quote=dancramp]This is great! Definitely not a placeholder! Nice old school sound to it! Impressed![/quote] Thanks! It was fun reaching back to my classic rock roots with this :) [quote=orangedrink]now i see why you are paisley :) i can see a paisley pattern guitar in my mind love the doubled guitar good tempo, rockin' song![/quote] Thanks! I've been using this screen name for a few decades now :) And yup, one of my dream guitars is a paisley patterned Telecaster :)