I think it turned out really nice. It’s a good chord progression and a great melody. There is an honesty to it that is impactful.

I think it turned out really nice. It’s a good chord progression and a great melody. There is an honesty to it that is impactful.

This is such a simple yet powerful sentiment.
Super pretty song, awesome work on building something so cool, especially during a week where things felt uninspiring!

[quote=Paisleyfrog]When it falls apart We’ll build it up again[/quote] This is such a simple yet powerful sentiment. Super pretty song, awesome work on building something so cool, especially during a week where things felt uninspiring!

That was really lovely...and a little sad.  Gotta say, you creating this despite feeling uninspired is (pardon the turn around) rather inspiring - like inspiration Inception.

That was really lovely...and a little sad. Gotta say, you creating this despite feeling uninspired is (pardon the turn around) rather inspiring - like inspiration Inception.

Thank you It felt good to approach from melody-first, it's been a while.

Thanks - that line was when the whole song snapped into place I was prepared to beat my head against an uninspired track, but I prefer to like what I'm working on LOL

Thank you - yeah, it's a love song, but there's some desolation to it. I haven't just sat down with a guitar and written a song in a while - really focusing on melody. That was primarily how I was writing in 2020, and how I first started writing - it was good to get back to basics.

[quote=SteveSkiano]I think it turned out really nice. It’s a good chord progression and a great melody. There is an honesty to it that is impactful. [/quote] Thank you :) It felt good to approach from melody-first, it's been a while. [quote=jegasus] This is such a simple yet powerful sentiment. Super pretty song, awesome work on building something so cool, especially during a week where things felt uninspiring![/quote] Thanks - that line was when the whole song snapped into place :) I was prepared to beat my head against an uninspired track, but I prefer to like what I'm working on LOL [quote=lament.config]That was really lovely...and a little sad. Gotta say, you creating this despite feeling uninspired is (pardon the turn around) rather inspiring - like inspiration Inception.[/quote] Thank you - yeah, it's a love song, but there's some desolation to it. I haven't just sat down with a guitar and written a song in a while - really focusing on melody. That was primarily how I was writing in 2020, and how I first started writing - it was good to get back to basics.

This really hit me home in two places.

First, as a cornfed bumpkin, the tune and tone of the whole thing is right from the well I was pulled out of. Second, it really hits this emotional duality that I really like--the sort of "sweet sad smile" kind of thing.

Really beautiful

This really hit me home in two places. First, as a cornfed bumpkin, the tune and tone of the whole thing is right from the well I was pulled out of. Second, it really hits this emotional duality that I really like--the sort of "sweet sad smile" kind of thing. Really beautiful

Man, really nicely done. Your singing and playing are so beautiful. The solo was perfect too. As you say, leave it alone! Great work.

Man, really nicely done. Your singing and playing are so beautiful. The solo was perfect too. As you say, leave it alone! Great work.

Beautiful melody and strumming! Awesome results from heading down the minimal recording route. Sometimes the simple solutions for songwriting are the best ones.

Beautiful melody and strumming! Awesome results from heading down the minimal recording route. Sometimes the simple solutions for songwriting are the best ones.

Thank you I hadn't thought about the roots country sort of feel in this, but you're right. "Sweet sad smile" is a great way of putting it. Sounds better than "love song with baggage", anyway Pale Blue Eyes is a little like that, too.

Thank you, and greatly appreciate the compliments...I have trouble thinking of my voice as "beautiful"   Leaving a song bare is tough sometimes - adding layers it a lot of fun, but sometimes it doesn't serve the song.

Thanks You're right about simple solutions. When stuck, sometimes it's best to strip it all away to the bare essence of what a song is about - words and melody.

[quote=jbarket]This really hit me home in two places. First, as a cornfed bumpkin, the tune and tone of the whole thing is right from the well I was pulled out of. Second, it really hits this emotional duality that I really like--the sort of "sweet sad smile" kind of thing. Really beautiful[/quote] Thank you <3 I hadn't thought about the roots country sort of feel in this, but you're right. "Sweet sad smile" is a great way of putting it. Sounds better than "love song with baggage", anyway :D Pale Blue Eyes is a little like that, too. [quote=PeterM]Man, really nicely done. Your singing and playing are so beautiful. The solo was perfect too. As you say, leave it alone! Great work.[/quote] Thank you, and greatly appreciate the compliments...I have trouble thinking of my voice as "beautiful" <3 Leaving a song bare is tough sometimes - adding layers it a lot of fun, but sometimes it doesn't serve the song. [quote=levelcapybara]Beautiful melody and strumming! Awesome results from heading down the minimal recording route. Sometimes the simple solutions for songwriting are the best ones.[/quote] Thanks :) You're right about simple solutions. When stuck, sometimes it's best to strip it all away to the bare essence of what a song is about - words and melody.

welp, that's me teared up over here

lovely song, and it works so well in this stripped down mode!

and thank you for the shout-out, that is incredibly meaningful to hear.

welp, that's me teared up over here <3 lovely song, and it works so well in this stripped down mode! and thank you for the shout-out, that is incredibly meaningful to hear.

It's so odd that you got a perfect balance between wistful and strong. The opening acoustic guitar & stripped-down vocal sounds vulnerable, but there's a (not-so?) subtle defiance there. As usual your playing/production/vocals are on point, and these lyrics are a prime example of less is more. They're direct and honest (and relatable).

It's so odd that you got a perfect balance between wistful and strong. The opening acoustic guitar & stripped-down vocal sounds vulnerable, but there's a (not-so?) subtle defiance there. As usual your playing/production/vocals are on point, and these lyrics are a prime example of less is more. They're direct and honest (and relatable).

I don’t know if there’s a better compliment to a songwriter than tearing up. Thank you so much.

Doing a song in a stripped down format is a little scary…there’s nothing to hide behind. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to try it.

Thank you, I’m so happy that came across.  it’s not a weak song, and I was thinking about my wife when I wrote it. That no matter what happens…that in spite of problems…everything will be ok because you’re here. We’ll make it that way. 

[quote=jwh]welp, that's me teared up over here <3 lovely song, and it works so well in this stripped down mode! and thank you for the shout-out, that is incredibly meaningful to hear.[/quote] I don’t know if there’s a better compliment to a songwriter than tearing up. Thank you so much. Doing a song in a stripped down format is a little scary…there’s nothing to hide behind. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to try it. <3 [quote=MRDRCAT]It's so odd that you got a perfect balance between wistful and strong. The opening acoustic guitar & stripped-down vocal sounds vulnerable, but there's a (not-so?) subtle defiance there. As usual your playing/production/vocals are on point, and these lyrics are a prime example of less is more. They're direct and honest (and relatable).[/quote] Thank you, I’m so happy that came across. it’s not a weak song, and I was thinking about my wife when I wrote it. That no matter what happens…that in spite of problems…everything will be ok because you’re here. We’ll make it that way.

I was getting some david bowie vibes with your vocals. Love the electric guitar part over the acoustic. Really lovely song.

I was getting some david bowie vibes with your vocals. Love the electric guitar part over the acoustic. Really lovely song.

Love this. There is something great about just picking up a guitar and recording. You captured that magic here, nice one!

Love this. There is something great about just picking up a guitar and recording. You captured that magic here, nice one!

I love the minimalist approach and just going. I really completely overthink things and this is inspiring. Great job!

I love the minimalist approach and just going. I really completely overthink things and this is inspiring. Great job!

oh how lovely!

"When it falls apart
We’ll build it up again"

now i need you to solve a mystery
i was trying to find a lou reed gif for this & got distracted trying to figure out what this is from?

what is happening here...?

oh how lovely! "When it falls apart We’ll build it up again" <3 now i need you to solve a mystery i was trying to find a lou reed gif for this & got distracted trying to figure out what this is from? [img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia4.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FKT3qRkhpsq4Ra%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=f975e641551d29ab75b9b13bbd95fb652f047fed5fe64586d67b6f9c5bd94f19&ipo=images[/img] what is happening here...?

Oh what a huge compliment. Thank you. I love how Bowie was able to just “let go” when he sang, and it was amazing.

Thank you so much!

Thanks! Yep, you and me both. Being forced to stop after a week holds a lot of my worst tendencies at bay, but this is really a whole different way to work. I’m liking it

Thank you

Oh wow - I had to look it up, it’s a movie I had no idea existed. One Trick Pony, 1980. I’m still pretty confused, though LOL

[quote=SQF]I was getting some david bowie vibes with your vocals. Love the electric guitar part over the acoustic. Really lovely song. [/quote] Oh what a huge compliment. Thank you. I love how Bowie was able to just “let go” when he sang, and it was amazing. [quote=nedsferatu]Love this. There is something great about just picking up a guitar and recording. You captured that magic here, nice one![/quote] Thank you so much! [quote=BarristerPlong]I love the minimalist approach and just going. I really completely overthink things and this is inspiring. Great job![/quote] Thanks! Yep, you and me both. Being forced to stop after a week holds a lot of my worst tendencies at bay, but this is really a whole different way to work. I’m liking it :) [quote=emily]oh how lovely! "When it falls apart We’ll build it up again" <3 now i need you to solve a mystery i was trying to find a lou reed gif for this & got distracted trying to figure out what this is from? [img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia4.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FKT3qRkhpsq4Ra%2Fgiphy.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=f975e641551d29ab75b9b13bbd95fb652f047fed5fe64586d67b6f9c5bd94f19&ipo=images[/img] what is happening here...? [/quote] Thank you <3 Oh wow - I had to look it up, it’s a movie I had no idea existed. One Trick Pony, 1980. I’m still pretty confused, though LOL

woah...

"rock and roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors"

woah... [img]https://i.etsystatic.com/10683147/r/il/4fc210/2015792704/il_1080xN.2015792704_t2wn.jpg[/img] "rock and roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors"

I think I need to see this movie.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/one-trick-pony-1980

[quote=emily]woah... "rock and roll will give you some laughs but it won't do you any favors" [/quote] I think I need to see this movie. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/one-trick-pony-1980

Lovely and simple and wonderful. Your vocals are always on point and processed beautifully. Absolutely love that twangy guitar!

Lovely and simple and wonderful. Your vocals are always on point and processed beautifully. Absolutely love that twangy guitar!