a little Contemporary Pop Country...


The BAND:

RealTracks in song: 3404:Bass, Electric, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080
RealTracks in song: 3404:Bass, Electric, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080 (Held)
RealTracks in song: 924:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BossaGrooveComp Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 1770:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinChords Ev16 130
RealTracks in song: 2539:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPop16thsHighZane Ev16 090
RealTracks in song: 3437:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BritPsycPopBalladHighDelay Ev 065
(with Studio One Groove Delay)
RealTracks in song: 2582:Synth, Rhythm MutedMelody Ev16 120
I created the percussion/clap/snap track from samples/loops
Royalty Free Loops


MISSED IT ALL

stillness wakes me up in the middle of the night
it's way too quiet, i know something ain't right
what kind of moonshine have the stars been drinking
i stumble to the bathroom without really thinking

first thing i notice is your toothbrush is gone
didn't see the bed was empty with no lights on
turns out your favorite t-shirt is missing from my drawer
all indications are you don't wanna be here no more
   
   ow many signs did i refuse to see
   how many signs did i ignore
   how many things just slipped right by me
   blinded by what i wasn't looking for
   i realize suddenly
   i missed it all
   right there in front of me
   and i missed it all

it took me by surprise, it caught me off guard
turned me inside out, turned my head around hard
in a fog i wander from room to room
my cries echoing through this empty tomb

how did i not know that you were disillusioned
drowning in despair and shattered illusions
a fool seldom knows what a fool he's been
until it's far too late and the verdict is in

   
   how many signs did i refuse to see
   how many signs did i ignore
   how many things just slipped right by me
   blinded by what i wasn't looking for
   i realize suddenly
   i missed it all
   right there in front of me
   and i missed it all


Thanks for listening.
Comments encouraged (any kind).

fj

Very cool stuff in there.

This might be the closest thing to modern country that one hears on the radio these days that I have heard in this forum.

Nicely done.

Sounds modern and could easily be played on the radio. It's pop...that's good!
I like it!

Even though this kind of guitar intro has been a bit overused in recent years, it still sounds fresh and new. Good job

Production wise it's excellent, arrangement, mix, some cool sound effects...absolutely nothing to complain about.

"what kind of moonshine have the stars been drinking"
That's cool.

Lots of contemporary production bits which make a wonderful backing BUT the foundation of this is a classic story in a classic song sung with a classic voice.

Hi Floyd,

Good song and well sung.

Best Regards
Nigel

Floyd...you stepped outside the box for this one!...another brilliant write and arrangement...sounded more pop than country to me but crossing over is what country does sometimes and you did it in a very cool way!....the percussion really carries the groove...the finger snaps (or claps or whatever they are) are such a cool effect...everything works...great vocals...so well produced!

Floyd,

This song is superbly crafted and polished. Ready for airplay!

You sound great on this - just a perfect vocal / performance.

Love what you are doing these days.

Bob

FLOYD! You not only always put out some wonderfully crafted songs with the best mix and master, with the most clever, relatable lyrics, with the best vocals and band playing the best parts of your music, you do it over and over again like a freight train that never needs fuel. Your fuel is creativity, and it runs through you in well-worn tracks of songwriting genius. Man, I am so glad to be at one of your regular stops. Whichever of your songs I'm listening to, I always feel it's even better than the last. This exceptional piece is no exception to that rule. Excellent dynamics and sing-alongable melody with a classic Country sadness.

Hope Ian ignored you. Hope you missed it.

Hello Floyd,

I was away from the forum for some months. When I came back few days ago, I noticed some things never change. Not the forum, the quality of songs and your never ending effort and succes with your new songs. Marty (above) had the words I felt when listening to this song.
Very, very nice guitarplay and tension in the verses, followed by a somewhat 'suprising' chorus that made me sit straight up in my chair. Wonderful! And after that the outro was really great, with the vocals and the way the band ended like the song began.

Happy with it,
Hans

Sounds like Ed Sheeran, but with much more interesting chord progression and ten times catchier chorus. Very good modern arrangement, interesting selection of RTs used very creatively. The usual story sung with good passion.

Janne

Hi Floyd ...

Like Ray, "what kind of moonshine have the stars been drinking" really stands out. Excellent con temporary Country. I'm particularly impressed by the arrangement. Just so good! Really good stuff! loved it!

Alan

Fun clickity ear candy.

I mean, lyrically sad. Sad, sad... that's the ticket.

Nope, too upbeat for me to be sad.

And like rayc, this line made me pay attention:

      what kind of moonshine have the stars been drinking

Nice!

Thanks, Herb.
It's not hard being the "closest thing...in this forum" since no one makes much effort to "do modern" here...





Thanks, B.D.
Yes, that guitar style is heavily used for these type songs (even overused). But...we don't heard it much here in the forum (I'm not sure you can re-create it using BIAB - this was a loop)

Hi Floyd,

We don't know if this is country. But that maybe because we are "from a different country".
We hear a very, very good pop song with contemporary sounds and contemporary music!
Great voice and great lyrics too.

Enjoyed the listen!

Rob and Anne-Marie

floyd

Wonderful arrangement, and a truly excellent sonic delight.

Loved your vocals on this and all the great production touches.

Excellent in every respect.

Peter

Thanks, ray!




Thanks, Nigel...

Gosh Floyd, another good write, but man I am really impressed with the production. My personal preference has always been the older sound of country, and you've consistently proved you've got that down pat. This new country is where the money is now, and man you have a great example of it here. The words are and story are great and well put together, but the creativity you've used in putting this sound together is simply awesome. You're a man of many talents. Once again, great job and very impressive production.

The groove is infectious........in the most delicious way!!!!!! It just grips you!!! The writing is amazing (I too loved the "moonshine line......ultra creative!!), and the vocal is among your best, which is saying a LOT!!! A clever, catchy, and piercing masterpiece!!!!! Take care. Greg

Your lyrics are always top notch. That first verse is fantastic and drew me right in.

Catchy song. Good lyrics. And it's got a good beat. What more could one want?

Love all the production in this, it didn't sound country to me at all but I only know the old stuff. Great lyrics, great singing (of course), just the right amount of emotion in your voice. Earlier in the week I had a song in my head all day long but I was too busy to pay it any mind. Finally I stopped long enough to realize it was "Good thing I gave my heart to you." That song is ear worm deluxe. Maybe this one is, too. We'll see.

Floyd,
Wow, that chorus really pops and turns the sad story into an uplifting experience.
There are so many finely crafted details here; I can hear the genre mixing though, as you note, most of us on the forum don`t do modern!
I listen to your lyric cadence and phrasing and am mightily impressed once again- so relaxed and polished.
A really good radio-ready listen.

Robert

Definitely pop-country and very dynamic. How'd you process the bass - it's tight.

The snaps are way cool, as is that surprise ending. Your vocal conveys the emotion very well.

Your usual solid write, mix, and production:)

Floyd,

I really love this as I said in my other communication. Excellent production.

Makes me want to do some more poking around with loops! Great job!

Really cool intro. This sounded so good on the monitors. Loved the production. Super vocal and lyric as always. Did I say I really loved the production. Really well done....

My word. The master of country songs at work.

"The verdict is in" = trademark Floyd inflection :-)

Contemporary country, sung by a far more mature voice than is usually the case in these songs (at least, the ones I've heard by other artists, so far). This is Floyd Jane showing what he can do :-) - and boy, what a comprehensive catalogue of skills that one is :-) VERY impressed ... you've done it again ... a virtuosic display of Floyd, from the complex (to me, at least) production, to the vocal delivery, to those yours-alone inflections on different words and notes that I enjoy so much.

Hats off.

Thanks, Dan. Much appreciated...




Thanks, Bob...

RayC
< Lots of contemporary production bits which make a wonderful backing BUT the foundation of this is a classic story in a classic song sung with a classic voice. >

Further, as RnAM stated, I'm not sure this is contemporary country as I can't think of any recent artist or song that holds a candle against this piece. The sophistication of the lyrics alone belies the contemporary moniker. This song is artistry at its best and stands alone at the moment. If this work ever was in the hands of 70's power singers the likes of Gary Puckett or Dennis Yost, you'd get what I mean. This is a timeless work, one of your best.

Charlie

Another really great song by Floyd. Well done.

WOW!

“a fool seldom knows what a fool he's been

until it's far too late and the verdict is in”

The lyric is so good and the imagery from daily life just grabs the listener in how profound the absence of those little things can be.

Your vocal, no surprise, is killer and could “rip the paint right off your heart.” (Janice looked at me and said, “just listen to his voice!”) The prosody is excellent also.

You seem to effortlessly master any genre with your selection of tracks and your production.

Our hats are off to you, mr. jane!

J&B

Marty - I may have to print this off and frame it!
Thanks for all the great comments!!

(Ian was basically a "non-event" for us. Light rain for a day and some wind. A few big gusts, but nothing that ever got "scary". Irma - 2017 - was worse for us and even that wasn't bad. We were lucky. Gotta feel bad for the Ft. Myers area).

Hi floyd jane,

Very captivating sentimental song. Your lyrics are well written. You manage to make us feel your emotions. It's well done. I appreciated.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

Floyd,

Great write
Great vocals
Great arrangement
Great use of the third-party stuff

Another really good sounding tune from you! Enjoyed it!

Thanks, Torrey

Thanks, Hans!




Janne - I take that as a big compliment. Much appreciated!!!

Hi Floyd
Really good
Absolute Top Song
Sounds great
And you sing it incredibly well
Really a great work Floyd
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks, Alan...




Don't be sad, David.





Thanks! A LOT of the new Country sounds like this. But you have to listen to the records that are being put out - not just what's on the radio (which is a VERY SMALL PERCENTAGE of what is getting released)

Thanks, Peter!




Much appreciated, Brad....





Thanks for that, Greg....

Thanks, Scott...




Thanks, Bob. ...and nice to know (or a "Good Thing...") that once in a while something leaves a lasting impression.

Current Country is a BIG net. "The old stuff" is still being done by some people. Then there is the steady stream of Radio Country (that all sounds the same). BUT, there is also a LOT of Country artists that are incorporating other genre ideas (Pop, mostly) into what they are doing. It's a "different" kind of production (and a "different" kind of writing). Listening to (or at least "sampling") all the new "Country" releases opens up a lot of new avenues...

Hi floyd,

Great intro! One of the best I've heard on here.

Very catchy song, and so well produced.

I much prefer modern country to traditional and you nailed it I think, well done!

floyd,

Great Contemporary Pop Country!
The arrangement at the beginning of the song is very nice.
Those RealTracks are just perfect for this song.
Vocals are wonderful as always.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Thanks for the great review, Robert...




Thanks, Scott. The bass gets a preset from Studio One (called "Funk Bass", I think) which includes a compressor and EQ (typical for a bass). I drop out some of the low end - for clarity, to avoid too much mud...

WOW what a masterpiece!

Loved the vocals and the lyrics are something we all can relate.

Professional in every way.

Absolutely great Floyd ! Very pro all the way.

Are those bass 8th notes in the chorus?

FJ,
I almost missed it all, glad that caught it on time:)
Very cool opening. Lyrics and vocals are top notch. Masterful phrasing. Interesting combination of synth instruments and that funky bass. To my ears drums are a little hot on some parts, but it is a matter of taste. Overall, fantastic effort. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Thanks, David. Looking forward to your Loop Adventures!




Thanks, Scott...




Appreciated, James....




I really appreciate all of that, Charlie...




Teunis - so nice of you to drop in! Thanks...

Hi floyd.

This is first-class-and-then-some listening.

The song, the lyrics, your writing, your arranging and producing and your performing are superb. Every time I listen to your work, I'm left full of admiration for what you achieve.

My favourite lines were "blinded by what I wasn't looking for" and "drowing in despair and shattered illusions".

You have that 'master's touch' when it comes to creating fine music.

All the very best,
Noel

Y'all are too kind...




Thanks, Derochette...




Much appreciated, Torrey....

Another fine one, Floyd.
"What kind of moonshine have the stars been drinking". And plenty of other quotable lines, as always. Excellent vocal and you've certainly achieved a 'contemporary pop country' sound. Glad I didn't miss this one.
Regards,
Leon

Thanks, Andi!





Thanks, Dave - appreciate that...




Shigeki Adachi - Thanks for having a listen...

Nice of you to say, Mario...




Thanks, BT. Not sure what those are - I would guess they are 16ths? The Bass RTs were a slower tempo than the song, so they were "busy" - which is what I wanted in the chorus. I picked through several generations of that RT to find the busiest sections I could find and cut-and-pasted them. If you listen closely, you'll find a repeating pattern that I picked out and used over and over...




Thanks, Misha. I would agree that there are parts of the "drums" that are louder than they should be... if I ever do more with this (put it on an "album", I'll re-mix to address that).




Always great to have you drop in, Noel. Thanks for the great review....




Good to see ya, Leon! Thanks!!!