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Nothing to Lose Well, I have been a bit absent from the forum for a while but been very busy on all sorts of projects. Have released my first album and been submitting some stuff for film and television (mainly instrumentals). Nothing’s been selected (yet!!) but plenty have been “short listed” so I am going to keep doing that. A while back they asked for something about “Nothing to Lose” but not a downer song. They were looking for a song with a bit of spark and a bit of hope and a bit of defiance. So I half wrote this song and missed the deadline but was finally inspired to finish it the other day. I am not sure if I like it or not so any comments (or complaints) are appreciated. I think my vocal is a bit “pitchy” in places. A modern day Don Quixote Chasing shadows on the wall Trying to find and brand new rhyme for hope Staring out across the ocean Looking for a patch of land Trying to see and place where he can dance He’s free to watch life go Clock ticks but no-one knows Nowhere to hide no road to choose Time passes year by year The door shuts on empty air Nothing to win nothing to lose He packs his courage up in his suitcase He wanders where on earth he'll go Trying to meet a life that he can share The air is still here after midnight You can hear the devil breathe Trying to be a man that he Can love Forget perfection there's no such thing Just see the light the cracks let in Tracks are: RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 2045:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment CountryPopJohn Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 1593:Fiddle, Background Pop16ths Ev 065 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven16^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride And a MIDI Dimension Pro Stings track
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Hi Joanne, glad to see a new post from you. This is a nice song. Good choice of instruments and good harmonies. Little nits? Just a few suggestions. Here in the US Nothing to loose would be written as Nothing to lose. Would never make a difference unless you were pitching the song over here. Someone may think it is a spelling error. First impressions kind of thing you know.
About the song, to me, the tempo could be a tick faster. I enjoyed the song and your performance as always.
Charlie
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Another winner from one of my favorite singers.
Personally I like the song just the way it is!
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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Joanne,
Nice job on the production of this. But I think you should go in another direction with it.... and here's why...
There are a WHOLE BUNCH of REALLY COOL lines in this song. However..I had a hard time following what you were trying to say - what the song was about.... but it had a cool sound that seemed "familiar" somehow...
Then it hit me... this would be a PERFECT song for Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane... So, I think you should do a full-blown "psychedelic rock" production of this. Hard core rock stuff. Tons of reverb on your vocal (which is very nice, btw - harmonies, too)....
Put some flowers in your hair... do the Frisco thing...
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Beautiful song. Loved the style of the song. Reminding me of late 60's. Judy Collins. Well sung and well played. Love the shot of your pup too on your soundcloud page..
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Hi Joanne,
I thought this was an absolutely beautiful performance. I've never heard your voice and harmonies sound better. The mix sounds so good on my headphones - I'm amazed you do all of this using Realband. I was totally caught up.
I agree with Floyd a lot but I have to disagree with him on this one. For me, this is a wonderful Folk song that reminds me of the female folk singers I grew up listening to and perfectly done just as it is - I wouldn't Slick it up - pun intended. I loved it.
Great job. Standing O from me.
Josie
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Joanne,
I loved it - this may be my new favorite of all your songs... Great job!
Bob
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Josie, At first listen I think the song is perfect as it is. The backing vocals are wonderful. And as Scott says it is very reminiscent of Judy Collins or should I say she sounds like you, as over the years I have listened to more of your songs than hers  On second listen I agree with myself but can visualise floyd's idea and imagined the solo after Just see the light
the cracks let in ; a drum fill, change of key and BAM a fade out with a distorted solo. On third listen...leave it as it is. It is perfect. The photo you use for the backdrop is really good, it would make a good album cover. All in all that song is up to your usual high standards. Alyn
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Hi Charlie - Thank you and thank you for pointing out my rather careless mistake! I had thought "I must check the spelling of lose/loose before I publish" then then it got late and I forgot! So silly of me. Have changed it. I'm not sure if I can increase the tempo as I am already battling to fit in all the words.
Hi Mario - Thank you so much for your wonderful and ongoing support.
Hi Floyd – I was not familiar with Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane (yes I know…born and bred in Zimbabwe I had a very sheltered upbringing…Listening to Joan Baez and John Denver!.) Have had a squiz around Youtube and I may give it a try….I am always keen to try some new things. Thanks so much.
Hi Scott – Thank you and the reference to Judy Collins is not lost on me. I appreciate it. My pup is probably more popular that I am!
Hi Josie. Thanks so much. I am so glad you liked it. I am getting to know Realband’s idiosyncrasies quite well at this stage. I simply work through all the “funny” things that happen! Adding Dimension Pro to my toolbox also opened up a whole new world. Now I just need to learn to play the keyboard a bit better. I think that doing that album really helped. I am working on another one of Dylan and Denver covers.
Hi Bob – Thanks so much. Appreciate it.
Hi Alyn – Thanks so much. You made me smile!!
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Hi Joanne,
beautiful voice and harmonies.
I like it as is, but why not giving Floyd's
suggestion a try?
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Hi Joanne,
beautiful voice and harmonies.
I like it as is, but why not giving Floyd's
suggestion a try?
Guenter Hi Guenter. Thanks. Am working on it as we speak!
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Josie, +1 to everybody else's positive comments! I always enjoy your songs, and I miss being able to hear you perform on StreetJelly! (It was always a challenge to see if I could mess you up by making you laugh!... and I can't even whole-heartedly apologize, because it was so much fun!!)  But, getting back on topic: if you decide to take Floyd's idea and re-conceptualize this song as a late 60's - San Francisco - Fillmore West - Jefferson Airplane theme... I volunteer to add a guitar track that would fit and maybe even capture the feel of that band at that point in time. But that would only be a good idea if you wanted to truly mimic Jefferson Airplane instead of retaining your own signature sound while simultaneously capturing the heart and soul of that place and time. Either way, so glad to see you posting again! Good luck with your CD and with the songs you are submitting for other purposes!
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Josie,
Very nicely done. I agree with the comments about the BVGs. Very well done. And a surprise ending to boot. Great!
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Hi Pat - Thanks so much for that. I am finding a bit of a challenge I must say!! I think the "folk" thing is engrained in me. But I am persevering…so will see what I can come up with. I miss your fun and sense of humor on SJ. Are you performing on any other sites. Numumbu? Will (probably) post my psychedelic rock version if I can get it to sound reasonable!
Hi Trevor – Thank you so much
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Hi Joanne,
We really like this song as it is. Wouldn't change anything.
And yes... your voice suddenly reminds us of Joan Baez.
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He packs his courage up in his suitcase
You can hear the Devil breathe
These are beautiful, poetic lines!! Really nice writing!
Welcome back, we missed you!
Great work. Take care. Greg
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Hi Rob and Ann Marie- Thanks for giving it a listen and I am flattered by your Joan Baez reference. She is a truly wonderful singer.
Hi Greg – I love the way you pick out lines that appeal to you. Thanks so much!
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'Forget perfection
there's no such thing
Just see the light
the cracks let in"
I can't get that line outa
my head. This is really
a cool write. As several folks
have already alluded to this
is a lyric that could be done
many different ways. Folky
or '60's psychedelia both
would do it justice. You did
a fine job singing and producing
this.
Congrats.
J&B
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Hi, Jo !:))
This must be your best so far !:))
A most lovely tune so wonderfully
performed ! Those vocals of yours
are just heavenly !:))
Cheers
Dani
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Hi Josie....
You've got that folky (Joan Biaz) thing going on...I really like this song...but I would take Pat up on a tasteful guitar solo for it....
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