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Hi Music Lovers, UPDATE: I uploaded a new version based on David Cuny's two suggestions. I also used a plugin (Vocal Rider) he recommended to even out the vocals. Much improved! Thanks, David! Had to get this one out of my system. Wrote the lyrics back in 2021, so quite happy to have it "done". Let me know what you think. Does the banjo work? As always, thanks for your listens and feedback. Wearing Me Out Style is _SLACKER.STY (Slacker 90s Quarter-Pulse Rock) RealTracks in style: 909:Bass, Electric, SmoothPoppy Ev16 090 RealTracks in style: 3182:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GrungeUnpluggedQuinn Ev16 090 RealTracks in style: 801:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SouthernSnappyGritty Ev 090 (A:held) RealTracks in style: 2756:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockHeavy16thsCraig Ev16 090 RealDrums in style:RockBritDrivingEv16^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Util: 1758: Banjo, Rhythm, Pop16ths Ev 085 BB Real Soloist 2012 Piano Acoustic Soloist CountryWor... My vocal and harmony parts with compression and reverb This is my life I’ll live it my way You’re free to choose if you go or stay You beg me to be here then you shut me out It doesn’t make sense and it fills me with doubt You’re wearing me out You’re wearing me down You’re wearing me thin nobody can win You’re wearing me out You’re wearing me out You make me a friend you say never say die What kind of friend makes another friend cry I chase you down tunnels Defend what I say You make up arguments to prove your own way [chorus] it’s not black or white it’s not either or it doesn’t really matter when we reach the end when we come to the end [chorus]
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I like your song _despite_ the Banjo (whenever I hear a Banjo I want to reach for a pair of wire cutters  , so it has nothing to do with your song in particular). But your vocals, the guitars and the piano more than make up for it. Enjoyed my listen ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Ya know, I use to have that same feeling about banjo. Now I love it...as long as it's in a song that wouldn't necessarily have banjo in it to begin with. Go figure! Thanks for listening!
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Beth,
This is excellent. Love the song, banjo and the mix is great. Very cool lyrics.
Your vocal here is outstanding - one of your very best.
Bob
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YES! The banjo was a cool choice. I probably wouldn't thought of it, but it fits perfectly. Love this song, Beth, and you sing it so well. You really have a good range and a tremendous feel in your voice. Definitely not worn out.  Good band, arrangement and mix, too.
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Hi, Beth. Nice song - glad you got it finished. The lyrics are to the point, and I like the banjo on the intro. My only thought is I'd like to have had the bridge more sparse - drums and that held guitar strum are all it needs to back up that vocal and give it focus. Move the really cool piano break at 2:32 at the end of the near 2:39 where it could stand alone with no other instruments playing, and then bring the chorus in with a bang. That's my feedback, worth half what you paid for it!  I enjoyed listening!
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The banjo actually fits way better than I expected, gives it a cool, different vibe. Lyrics are super relatable too, you can feel the emotion.
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Impressive instrumentation and mix in the rhythm section - I think the banjo works fine. Great song with a catchy chorus. The banjo and piano solo is a nice idea, but it breaks the flow.
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GOOOD ONE.
Banjo - just another colour but some folk are colour sensitive.
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rayc
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Bonjour
je trouve l'intro et l'intermède avec le banjo particulièrement réussie. Le reste de la chanson est également très bien réalisé et très bien chanté.
Laurent
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Thanks, David. I'll definitely play around with that.
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Thanks for listening, BD, Bob, Marty, Chay, Ray, Marroquino and Laurent. I appreciate your feedback.
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Beth, this is a cool song
The banjo fit perfectly
Great vocal and outstanding lyrics
Super mix
Loved it
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Great song, sung well. The banjo was an eclectic choice and I loved it. Terrific work, Tilted Halo!
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Hey David,
You were so right about those two suggestions. Thank you!!
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Beth - as others have said - love the banjo part, coupled with the piano - both playing 16th notes - it underscores the theme and paints a slight ‘hectic’ feel to support the theme of the lyrics. The chord progression the banjo and piano are played over is a good diversion from the chorus as well. #addedtomySCplaylist
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Hey nice song here.
Banjo was cool to me
Love the vocals.
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Your vocals are very good and your phrasing very effective on the “wearing me out/down” sections.
We also liked the way you sound more exasperated with each chorus.
Like the band and piano and the banjo solo, although is busy, works to give the feel of being worn down.
We enjoyed it and hope you feel lots better having gotten it out of your system!😊
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