an UN-PROTEST song

[billg]

This is the first time I've ever written a politically motivated song that wasn't protesting something. I guess I'm getting old . . . All comments welcome (on the song! . . . comment on the message or theme & the post might get deleted!)http://www.billgaunce.com/song/3

[devin]

Love the progression in the verse, and the drop down to the chorus. Who says the "lift" has to "lift" ?I'm not setup right now for a good listen to the verse lyric...while the vocal treatment is really cool on the verse, it's not agreeing with my el-cheapo computer speakers.Live drums? Or just massively superior to my programming? Nice one Bill...harp is bang on. Something about using enough air to give it that wail, reminds me of the effectiveness of the sax solo in "Money".

[kitz]

Right On!!Vocal in verse may be a bit middy for computer squeakers but the effect is real cool. Everything else is WOW!!! Is that you on drums?Kitz

[billg]

Thanks! I used an sm-58 into a Roland micro-cube for the effect on the verses. I used the same set-up for the harp. I don't think that technique is in a book anywhere (for good reason!). The drums are actually EZdrummer. I recorded this song really LOUD and I'm sure the neighbors are pissed off.

[ce77]

Nice one again, "wild" enough for my speakers... The sound of the guitar remind me a lot of the "subway train" from the solo album of Johnny Thunders after he left New York Dolls.. thats a compliment G.

[feaker]

billYour songs simply just turn me on.You have such an imagination.Paul

[linziellen]

Phew! That was good

[djdale]

Top Notch! I would have liked to hear the "show us what you're made of" repeat somewhat more layered and louder at the end, as if the whole world was saying that...does that make sense?Step over the repeats, and the ascending repeats might to be a bit louder.Other wise, good work.Dale

[carlosgomez]

Great mic sound and harp. Not too fond of the drums but hey who am I.

[billg]

Thanks G. ( I liked Johnny Thunders, too bad he's no longer with us) , Paul, Glad you like itLinZ . . . What's with the "phew"? Did it wear you out?Dale, good idea on the repeats. Something to think about.Hey Carlos . . . you're Carlos Gomez & perfectly entitled to not like my drums! Thanks for the compliments!