Here's one of my solo projects:



Many of my songs are 80s inspired, this one in particular.
(since nostalgia is kinda in fashion at the moment on the forum ;-))
You'll be hearing influences of artists such as: David Bowie. And the pre-chorus sounds a little like C(ock) Robin (sorry 'bout the parens, but the name was censored by PG ) and my all-time 80s favorite: Talk Talk (which is particularly audible at 2.11).
For the video (among other things) I used to beautiful DAZ 3d model Jayda.
Anne-Marie helped editing the video.

Any comments are welcome.

Style is PROGROK2.STY (Progressive Rock 2 - Ev.8 Rock)
RealTracks in song: 511:Guitar, Electric, Soloist Dire Ev 140
RealDrums: RockHardEven8^5-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride
Kontakt instruments: Clean Guitar, ShortNoise, Bass Station

Wow, you sound REALLY 80s when your voice drops into those lower registers! Very Erasure, or OMD, or something. This is awesome, though -- I really really love the chorus, super sing-alongable. The outra guitar solo killer too. And so is the video!!! Ok, I'll stop now -- but great job!!!

Nice, Rob.

A great sound to this. Nice, big soundscape with minimal number of instruments. Your production skills are on display...

(and very 80's sounding)

Enjoyed it.

fj

This is fantastic Rob!

Your choice of instrumentation is spot on for an 80s song. Plus your vocal is spot on!

This is a keeper.

Rob,

I`d forgotten how much I enjoyed this kind of sound ( OMD were a big favourite ).I think you made it your own here - I`ve been waiting to hear that Dire guitar solo shine in the right song.
Your vocal is so smoothly good on this and the video very creative.
Several listens.

Robert

Rob, this is an awesome production top to bottom, beginning to end. First rate vocals and great video. Thanks, Torrey

Rob

Superb production. Liked the Kontakt guitar( I think) doing the quick bits.
Nice idea getting Mark Knopfler in to play the solos.
Great video as well.

Peter

Thank you Will,

Funny you should mention Erasure, last week when I was in in the gym I heard some sort of '2000' remix of the song (liked the original better ;-))

Rob

Wow, good song! Love your vocal and the production is stunning, totally pro sounding mix.

Been a while since I listened to one of your tunes...

You certainly have a distinctive style that is immediately familiar and easy to listen to and smooth.


Nicely done.

I love the clean guitar. A really good mix and the Dire guitar was a good choice. Super pro sounding production. Tom

Hi Rob.

A great track and an extremely professional production all round.

As you know, I've always loved the 80s music and this is absolutely perfect for the period.

Terrific groove going on and fabulous vocals.

ROG.

Yes, I can hear the 80's all over this, and it sounds great!! Fantastic production, and incredible vocal. You are at the top of your game on this one Rob. Very good stuff! Take care. Greg

Rob, another musical Gem.

Anne-Marie, more professionalism with your video production assistance.

What a team you make with outstanding musical delivery.

You definitely captured the 80's

Thank you Floyd, much appreciated!

Hello, Rob and Anne-Marie

Like others said, this tune is filled with the 80's.
And I also feel the fragrance of European Pops.
The clean guitars of interlude are very pleasant.
Your soft vocal and the production are stunning.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Rob,

AMAZING.

I love the style and your voice really compliments it all so well.

Took me straight back to the 80's and this reminds me of Vince Clark and some of his more accessible songs, as Will has said.

Great video as I have come to expect.

Well done, both, AGAIN!!!

Alyn

Rob

I just love this type of sound. The versatility of its mix and production down to its lyrics and vocal are just brilliant

Paddy G

Rob,

Wow, what a great job you have done to capture the sound of the 80s!
Your vocal always impresses and this is no different.

I listened a few times and just wrote down a few thoughts that came into my head--

- Chorus - very Bowie'esque vocals
- General vocal sound - Also reminded me of Morten Harket (Aha)
- Love the minimalist backing with the airy synth and strong drum/synth bass beat. Erasure and Talk Talk came to mind.
- Video was a perfect fit for the song (well done to you and Ann-Marie for this).
- "Dire" guitar solo ending was unexpected and very enjoyable (must look up that RT myself).

Great job,
Jez

Thank you Mario!

Very cool! And yes, I hear the Bowie all over the place. Very great production. Bowie, God Rest His Soul, might have put this on his favorites list!!

Thank you Robert.

OMD is definitely also one of my favourites of the 80s.
About the Dire soloist, I've used it once before in a Dire Straits like song.
In this case it was the only one that worked

Rob

Ahhh, really like this! Grew up listening to 80's music and it's bringing back huge, wonderful memories! Fantastic job!

Thank you Torrey this is much appreciated!

Rob

Thank you Peter!

Yes that was the Kontakt guitar in the bridge parts.

Rob

Brilliant at so many levels. Great voice.

Thank you Dave, appreciated!

We were both lost to blues and bluegrass in the 80's so we're lacking in much knowledge of the genre; however we are not lost to the appreciation of a fine production. Particularly when it is driven by such a creative arrangement. And we weren't such hermits that we are not able to hear the Bowie vibe.

The vocals and the solo guitar are spectacular. Oh, and the video was perfect.

Nice Rob!


J&B

Thank you Herb!
Feel free to come back for more listens ;-)

Rob

Thank you Receder!

Morten Harket ey, well I'm flattered. This guy is a really good singer ( way better than most people thought at the time, haha).

There are 2 Dire soloists, which you should definitely give a try.
In this song however it was actually the only soloist that would work ;-)

Rob

I will wrap this one up, don't want to clutter up the forum, especially since we've got a new one coming up for Veterans Day.

Thank you Tommy, ROG, Greg, Trevor, Shigeki, Alyn, Paddy, David, mpmcgeeh, lambada and J&B. Your comments are really appreciated, thanks for taking the time to listen!

Rob