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Dear forum members, thanks for making this a wonderful year of songs to enjoy. You guys have blown me away. I hear more songs I like on this forum than I do everywhere else I listen combined. You are truly a talented, supportive, and wonderful group of musical people. This will be my last original post for 2015 (may do a X-mas song). This is a song about how the life we "drive" sometimes gets out of control to the point that it is driving and we're just being dragged along as unwilling and overwhelmed participants. In my many decades as a songwriter, I don't think I've written and recorded a song that matched my intention more than this one. Not trying to over-hype it. Songs communicate stories, emotions, or messages, and once in a while you get the feeling you've captured what you're trying to get across. Hopefully, as listeners, you will find this as well. Comments very much encouraged (you are my only music community!). Hope you enjoy. Take care. Greg https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/onemore-1ssl Livin’? Another meal, another drink Two more dishes in the sink You know, I should stop countin’ Pants and shirts, shoes and socks Another day to punch the clock Another few steps up the mountain But when I look back I wonder how the hell I got here And if I ever stop Will I just disappear? Another customer to thank Off the train and to the bank For the currency that sustains me Another ad on my TV About the me that I could be Self-reflection, how it pains me The blood is coursing through my veins I feel temperature and pain And my heart still beats in rhythm I see my shadow on the wall And my chest does rise and fall It seems existence is a given But am I really livin’? Instruments are the Liverpool piano, and the bass which accompanies that on the "browse styles". I use these A LOT. The orchestration is Eastwest Silver orchestra.
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
What he said. Ditto here. Regards, Bob
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Hi Greg,
Beautiful song, this song reminds me (i.e the vocals) of the song 'Don't let it show' by Alan Parson's).
Your song is very well sung and beautifully orchestrated.
Anne-Marie
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Nice song, Greg! Really enjoyed your vocals, and the backing instruments seem well-chosen. I get a Beatles vibe from this for some reason. The lyrics are exquisite! :-)
Well done!
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
ROG said it best for me too. Plus 1..
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
Don't think there's much we could add to this. Wonderful song and performance. Congrats on a job very well done! Merry Christmas ... Alan & Di
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"Another few steps up the mountain".... great line!
The chorus melody is gorgeous!
The orchestration is really nicely done.
"Another ad on my TV
About the me that I could be" ... nice!!
"It seems existence is a given
But am I really livin’?" ..... terrific summary line.
The French horn (I think) is a perfect addition.
The mix is excellent. Your vocal is well recorded (your best ever, I think).
Beautiful song. Excellent write.
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Hi Greg,
what a beautiful song! Writing, vocal delivery
and orchestration are awesome.
I enjoyed my listen a lot.
Guenter
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Greg, Another outstanding vocal performance! Some very thoughtful lyrics. "It seems existence is a given But am I really living’?" That just kind of wraps it up. Life gets tough sometimes and it is difficult to express the day to day monotony that sometimes occurs. You have done a nice job of conveying a feeling that everyone has at one time or another whether they want to admit it or not. The mix sounds good and there are some nice decorations with the orchestration. Good one! Tom
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Through and through a terrific write. Enjoyed the orchestration and vocals. I think that you did a great job on putting this all together and thanks for sharing.
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Awesome Greg Excellent vocal. Loved the lyrics
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"In my many decades as a songwriter, I don't think I've written and recorded a song that matched my intention more than this one."
Well since I haven't been a songwriter for decades perhaps there's hope for me personally capturing what you have described. It is indeed elusive.
I'm not even going to pick a fav line or two. The entire song is good, very good, excellent. I'm gonna once more and then look forward to listening again this afternoon with Janice.
The production is gorgeous including the track selection and the vocal.
Outstanding.
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
Thanks so much for the kind words ROG!! They mean a lot to me! Take care and Merry Xmas! Greg
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
Thanks so much for listening and commenting Bob. You have been incredibly prolific lately, with some GREAT stuff! Take care and Merry Xmas! Greg What he said. Ditto here. Regards, Bob
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What they all said - because they all got it right.
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Hi Greg,
Really nice in all aspects. As floyd has pointed out, there are some truly outstanding lyrics. You have a flair with words. For me, I could see this song on the stage in a musical as the lead character's melodic soliloquy that reflects on life and its journey.
Beautiful writing with words and with music.
Happy Christmas,
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Hi Greg,
Beautiful song, this song reminds me (i.e the vocals) of the song 'Don't let it show' by Alan Parson's).
Your song is very well sung and beautifully orchestrated.
Anne-Marie Thanks R and AM! Any comparison to Alan Parson's Project is a great compliment-I'm a big fan. Thanks for the kind words. Happy New Year! Greg
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Nice song, Greg! Really enjoyed your vocals, and the backing instruments seem well-chosen. I get a Beatles vibe from this for some reason. The lyrics are exquisite! :-)
Well done! Thanks so much for the compliment! The Beatles are in my DNA. They are the reason I wanted to play and write music. Really appreciate you taking time to listen and post. Happy New Year! Greg
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Hi Greg.
Philosophical, dramatic, thought-provoking and above all engaging.
Beautifully written, arranged and performed.
Expertly mixed.
Certainly one of your best.
ROG.
ROG said it best for me too. Plus 1.. Thanks Charlie! I guess ROG summed it up well for a lot of people. Since his words were so kind, it is flattering that others agreed. Happy New Year! Greg
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