HELP! Stolen Melody? Thanks!

[ernstinen]

Hi All,

I recently remembered a scrap of a song that I 'think' I wrote when I was younger, but now that I've started rewriting it, the verse melody sounds REALLY FAMILIAR!

So I'd appreciate y'all listening to just 25 seconds of the first verse. I don't want to work on it any longer if I STOLE this melody!

I just can't place it --- It seems to sound like a jazzy/bluesy/R&B melody that I've heard before, but is it?

Here's the link (If SoundClown still exists LOL!):

https://soundcloud.com/ernstjohn7-1/eyes-wip

Thanks in advance,

Ern

[VanderBoegh]

Doesn't ring any bells to me, Ern.

~~Matt

[funsongs]

Only sonic-wise - did I immediately think of Steely Dan's Aja, and some Billy Joel oldies - but not to the point of a melody rip-off.
Yes - Soundcrowd does appear to still be in business... for now.

Other minds & ears with more encyclopedic knowledge might have a more discerning view.
You're good with the Peanut Gallery, though.
Full torpedoes, Mr. Spock.
Your mileage may vary.

[Len911]

Nothing rings a bell here either, but it has a show tune vibe.

[burpo]

I too think you're good to go.

-b

[GuitarKit]

It has a familiar ring to it but doesn't smack me in the chops with an immediate twin.

Good to go.

[ecurb]

I don't recognize the tune... I feel your frustration by the way, I had to ask pretty much the same question about one of my pieces a couple of months ago.

The style kind of reminds me of early Bowie for some reason. Not a bad thing

[ernstinen]

Thanks for the replies! Here's an artist that I think maybe it sounds like: Do any of you remember the jazz pianist Les McCann? He had a hit live jazz recording called "Swiss Movement" from a European jazz festival some time ago. What Les did on that record was SING songs like "Compared To What?" He had an earthy voice, and played chordal-style jazz piano. But it was a popular hit record because it had Les' vocals and it kind of rocked, even though it was a jazz quartet... Maybe that's not it, but check out that recording, anyway. It's really cool, no matter what kind of music you like.

That's as close as I can get at this point!

Ern

[ernstinen]

I'VE GOT IT! "Hey Hey What Can I Do" by Led Zeppelin. Same opening melody, but mine is slower. I sure KNEW it was something familiar! The chords aren't exactly the same, but the melody is. Oh well...

Ern

[4thHouse]

Not exact but somewhat close to "I Love Her So" by Ray Charles.

-4th House