Apologies for being missing but it has been an horrific and exceptionally dark period of my life in the past few months and then on Christmas Eve someone stopped me and introduced himself, as an ex-patient from when I was a Dentist. I didn't know what to say because in front of me was a woman.... He then said that he always was a cross dresser but now was transitioning. He talked and I listened for maybe 5 minutes and verse 2 is a little of what he said. Jeez what a brave man to stop me and tell me his thoughts. When he went he shook my hand and said thanks for listening.
This is for him. In the song I pretended we were child-hood mates

Hullo Suzie

When we were kids we used to hang about every day in the park
we were the kinda friends that'll watch each others backs
then home alone with your thoughts going through your mind, oh so dark
I never knew you didn't feel the same as I did.

You say you never get used to people who stop and stare
it was hard and you cried each night when you were alone
you said you felt deserted as no-one seemed to have a care
but now you can be who ever it is that you finally want to be.
Hullo Susie x3
I'm glad you can feel at home at last


RealTracks in song: ~572:Bass, Electric, Blues BB Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1595:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop8thsSteady Ev 065
RealTracks in style: ~364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 1814:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CelticAir Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065****************
RealTracks in song: 626:Harmonica, Background Travis Ev 085*******************
RealTracks in song: 2364:Synth, ElectroFlutes, Rhythm Pop Ev 085*******************
RealTracks in song: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065*******************

RealDrums in Song: BluesRockSlowEv^1-a:SideStick , b:Snare

FM7 using chord track for the filter sweeps
Me on Heritage Les Paul and Line 6 UX2 using cranked Marshall.
Backing vocals The Flab Four.
It'll be interesting to read what you lot think

Alyn

Alyn my old friend, this is simply exceptional.

Even by your high standards of creativity this stands out as something special.

From the first ethereal chord it had me entranced and then held me spellbound as it developed until it exploded into that magnificent ending.

The lyrics and the story just add another dimension to what is already an amazing piece of writing.

Did I say I liked it? Just going back for another listen to make sure.

ROG.

PS. Nice guitar work.

Hi Alyn,

thanks for the lyrics and the background story.
Great build up and instrumentation.
Especially like the filter sweeps, your guitar and The Flab Four.
A great listen (several times).

Guenter

You weren't really clear whether your song character was actually a childhood mate or just a stranger searching for a thoughtful ear. No matter, the end result is a sensational song. Clearly one of your best across the board.

A great, great subject and very contemporary for today.

Sorry the past few months have been hard on you, but welcome back.

I guess there's nothing like running into an old mate who is transitioning to a transgender to bump you out of a funk.

Hi, Alyn !


This is an exceptionally good write
and production ! I think this is one
of your best !

Cheers
Norman

Beautiful song Alyn. Guitar and pipe was superb. Excellent vocal. Guitar solo was an awesome touch..

Hi Alyn. Beautiful song. Riveting flutes (or is that the harmonica, sounds amazing) and a touch sad. Hope all is well with you. Cheers.

Really fascinating song!! The music creates an eerie feeling that goes so well with the complicated subject. Instrumentation and mix are excellent-feels totally live and organic. Love what you did with that harmonica. And, finally, I had no idea you could play like that!! Epic!! This is an extremely creative and well done song in every sense. Wonderful work!! Take care. Greg

Stunnnning, Alyn!

Written like it simply fell out of your heart.

The acoustics sound spectacular - not always an easy thing to get right.

Your vocal is heart-wrenching. Beautiful.

The atmospheric background is really nicely done. Haunting - perfect for the song.

The Hullo Suzie x3 - super. As that was ending, I was thinking... "how cool would it be if it broke out into a big rock sound right here". AND IT DID!!! And SO well done.

This is truly a work of art.

floyd



P.S. .... been missin' ya - wondering where you got off to... I do hope all is well...

oh - almost forgot... nice guitar work!

Wow.... impressive!

I'm listening on cans and this is stunningly good. With out a doubt your BEST ever.

The textures in the music are really well done. The sweep works and the ending was executed well.

Like I said.... very nice.

I can relate to this because my brother is now a woman. He won the "most changed" award at his high school reunion. That took some cajones to attend something like that. He made the change quite a few years back and needless to say, it was quite a shock to many people in the family as well as friends.

O-bla dee... life goes on....

Alyn I like the fact that you took a tough subject and made a terrific song out of it. Very good imagination on the instrumentation and use of it. Absolute superb guitar playing (you were smoking)! Enjoyed listening.

ROG,

Thank you, I wrote this on my 10 string guitar (2 broken strings ) and was gonna be LOUD all the way through but when the words hit everything changed.
It is a sad song because he/she was tearful when we said goodbye and he walked away all hunched up. The ending was me "telling" him to walk tall.
I haven't seen him since but want him to listen.

Glad you enjoyed

Alyn

Thanks Guenter,

The sweeps came by accident as I was playing around with the chord track and you must know that feeling when you go "that's it"

So glad you enjoyed

Alyn

Sorted your query out as the guy was an ex-patient I hadn't seen for 17 years, and I didn't know what to do when he stopped me. But I too noticed all the strange looks we got as he talked to a long grey haired weirdo (me )
I can't imagine what it would be like to feel as he did and it put my problems into perspective a bit.

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for listening

Alyn

What a great song Alyn! Dark but beautiful.
Like Floyd said the acoustic guitars sound very clear and bright.
The harmonica and electro-flute are such an asset to this mix!
The backing vocals are beautiful, and then of course, as always that sudden dynamic solo.
Your best!

Rob & Anne-Marie

This is an awesome production and great song. Turn up the vocals a little though.

Other than that, one heck of a job. Nice!

Janice just said that it sounds "sad in an ethereal kind of way...and also hints
of the production of the Beatles during the Strawberry Fields Forever period.

I have a cousin who made the same change and sadly was ostracized by the
immediate family. Very sad, indeed.

Your use of RT's, etc., is always very innovative and this tune illustrates that
very well. The build (explosion?) into the rock sound was brilliant.

Enjoyable and thought provoking!

J&B

Alyn
A superb production. Liked all of it and very clever use of the real tracks.
Floyd says it all really well.

Thank Norman!! ( wow that feels so weird )
glad you enjoyed

Alyn

So glad you enjoyed it Scott. The ending needed a change of direction.
Thanks for listening

Alyn

good to hear from you Rich, hope all is well in NZ
Yeh the harmonica was haunting, just what the song needed.
Compared to the subject of the song my life is perfect

All the bestest

Alyn

Cheers Greg, That harmonica was perfect for the sadness the song needed.
I couldn't fit into my spandex pants for the solo so am glad you enjoyed it!!
thanks for listening, and for your PM. Thank you

Alyn

What can I say, but thanks
"truly a work of art" ...... I appreciate that coming from a Master like yourself

thanks for commenting

Alyn

Alyn,

This is simply brilliant! Sorry you went through a rough patch, but look what you came out of it with! And the ripping lead at the end – fantastic.


Regards,

Bob

Everything is great; melody, song composition, vocal, style usage, lyrics, and so on.

I am really impressed.

Hiroshi

There is no other word to describe this but BRILLIANT. That guitar is smoking at the end. An incredible track in all regards. Tom

Great song, for me the best of yours.

Very well the harmonica; great chords line used and super guitar solo.

(May be the volume of your voice is too low)

Sergio

Thanks for your wonderful comments about the song.
The subject idea is far more emotive than I ever imagined it would be and quite a shock is one big understatement for your family.

Thanks for listening and commenting

Alyn

I had to put something down on paper as that short chat was quite a big moment for that guy. It must have taken a lot for him to tell me about it.
Glad you liked me going wild on guitar

Thanks for commenting and listening

Alyn

Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie I needed to get his thoughts down and the mix , as simple as it should appear, was quite difficult so I am so glad it worked

All the best for the New Year

Alyn

Cheers David,
I struggled with the vocal level as I wanted it to be a sad song, and an Album track, and settled on the lower more "intimate" version. However your thoughts are noted and I will re-evaluate!

Thanks for listening and commenting

Alyn

Thank you both and Janice hit the spot with her "sad in an ethereal kind of way" 'cos that is EXACTLY what I wanted but couldn't think of the way to describe it.

It must be one hell of a thought to have in your mind and then to act on them....unimaginable!
Never thought I would write a song that was thought provoking in a positive way

Alyn

Thanks Peter,
Yeh floyd has a knack of "saying it all" doesn't he He's a good critic

All the best

Alyn

Cheers Bob,
The rough patch still continues but re-meeting that guy and BIAB pulled me up a bit.
So glad you enjoyed

Alyn

Hiroshi,

Thank you so much, I really appreciate what you wrote and I am so glad you enjoyed it.

I look forward to your next beautiful track

Alyn

Cheers Tom,
I'm happy that you, an excellent picker, appreciated my raucous running thro' all the scales I know
thanks for listening

Alyn

Sergio,

You are the second to write that the vocals are too low so I will re-evaluate.

Thank you so much for listening and commenting.

Alyn

Haunting, I think it's a strong write and I love the mix and all the instruments. I enjoyed this very much.

Kenny

Haunting.....that's a great description, thank you. So glad you enjoyed the listen.
I saw him/her 2 days ago and gave him the link and wait for his thoughts etcetc

all the best Kenny

Alyn

Alyn,

This is another stunning piece of music from you - an absolutely great song...

Bob

Cheers Bob,

thanks for listening and commenting.
Also good to see you around on this here forum, trust the world is treating you well!

Alyn

Nice to have you back Alyn and hope you are out of the black hole and doing well now.

+1 to all the kudos already said. Deep song and deftly handed.

Alyn, this is one fantastic song! Everything about it is top shelf and your best to date IMHO.

Very nice use of the FM7 and your geetar picking was outstanding, great sounding axe man! Your vocals and lyrics put it over the top for me.

Cheers Josie,
thanks for the comments

Still in the hole, it never seems to end

I have also learnt since that 2 relatives of good friends are also going through "this song"

thanks for listening but I NEED to hear YOU sing again soon....please!

Alyn

Cheers Mario,

the FM7 is the best buy I have made for a vsti.
My spandex pants were a bit tight for the solo but at least my fingers still work LOL

thanks for listening

Alyn

Excellent, Alyn!

Totally original and authentic song that deals with a subject that's not so easy to sing and write about. The lyrics are very personal and they lead the listener right up to that two-line chorus which is powerful and brilliant.

This thing builds and builds and builds. Well done!

Thanks Scott,
I wasn't too sure how this would be received and am totally humbled by all the lovely comments, like yours
I left the feedback at the end fade away to allow it all to sink in. My next song will be less dramatic

take care and thanks again

Alyn