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Dear Forum Friends After a four-year hiatus in songwriting and recording, I'm happy to be back with you all again. The US Federal government furlough has given me a n opportunity to restart my musical journey. Here's my first attempt. On the day before, someone on the news said the government would shutdown "at the end of tomorrow" if an agreement couldn't be reached. I seized on that idea and extrapolated what would happen to the hope of "tomorrow" if we all can't find a way to agree and live together. "The End of Tomorrow" is probably the darkest song I've written but it is not hopeless. It offers a prayer for the future. I do the vocals and some piano playing. Here are BiaB details: Memo: Features <Bass, Electric, BritInvasion Ev 140> _SZFLSH2.STY. British Invasion Fast RD: RockClassicBritEv^1-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Bell :Wayne Killius RT1010: Bass, Electric, BritInvasion Ev 140 , Craig Young RT499: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm StoneZ Flash 1 Ev 140 , Audley Freed RT505: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm StoneZ Flash 2 Ev 140 , Eric Borash Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockNRollJohn Ev 165 (John Jarvis) 2472: Piano, Rhythm RockabillyRockNRollKevin Ev 165 (Kevin McKendree) Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockUpbeatBrent Ev 140 (Brent Mason)
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Mike, cool song to slide back in with. Those closed piano voicings are really cool, and the whole arrangement is as energetic as it can be. Nice vocals, too. So well done. Don't think the lyrics are too dark at all (sez the guy who's last two posted songs were about dementia and Armageddon). Heck, we live in darkish times. The shutdown is theater for an audience that doesn't even understand what it actually means. Don't take it personally. I mean, *I* did, but you can be better. 
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Mike,
This sounds great. The lyrics and your delivery are excellent. Infectious groove and a good mix.
Enjoyed - welcome back!
Bob
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Hi Mike! What a good introduction for me to your music! There’s a great beat to this and I like when it switches up into the Eb - Cm section, and the distinctive singing of ‘tomorrow’. I’m gonna have to check out your back catalogue. Andrew
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What a cool write, Mike. Makes me hope we never have governing any longer. I like the chorus. Strong feeling and well arranged. Loved the lyrics --written by an insider. I often wonder about tomorrow, too. Although strongly cynical because of our apparent direction, I remain hopeful that in... say, a thousand years it's gonna be great.
I stayed on SoundClick to hear the waltz, Eve's Song. See, it's things like that that enforce the positive feeling for our future.
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I love the driving, energetic piano. Your lyrics capture current events quite accurately. I enjoyed the melody; it had a subtle 60s flavor.
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You took lyrics that could really be depressing and jazzed it up to lessen the impact, nicely done.
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Hello and congratulations on your song which sounds like a manifesto. I share your feeling, things are not going to get better. Laurent
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Thanks for listening a commenting guys.
Ron, I'll have to checkout your songs on dementia and Armageddon. Sounds intriguing. I don't take the shutdown personally. Only I can diminish my self worth. (might be a song there)
Bob, Thanks, hopefully my voice will get stronger. It took a hit during the COVID pandemic.
Andrew, Thanks for noticing the chord changes. I plan to experiment with key changes in future songs.
Marty, I do think things are going get worse before they get better. I'm just praying for better sooner. Also, glad you like "Eve's Song" I wrote and sung it my wedding 42 years ago.
Scott, People have described my style as "Retro". I take it as a complement. DonnyGee, I always try to focus on the positive. My dark side takes me to bad places.
Laurent, Please to meet you! I think we have problems around the world that we need to address. My father served in World War 2. I've dedicated my life to avoiding WW3.
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Great song! Love the instrumentation, arrangement and mix. The guitar solo is perfectly placed. Amazing piano sample.Relate to the lyrics, too.
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A pretty cool, upbeat pessimism song about the current state of the world, really well done. And the piano plays some sexy licks along the way, thanks for bringing this RealTrack to my attention ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Hi Mike,
Ya know, this kinda feels like a Broadway musical number (like from Rent). I could see lots of dancers and some famous actor singing the lead. The driving rhythm and band are really nice. While it is somewhat depressing, it is a good look in the face of what's happening.
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Welcome back Mike. Super vocal and piano chops. Great lyrics. I wouldn't call this a downer as the groove uplifts the lyrics. An outstanding song.
I'm no longer allowed to go caroling at the psych hospital. I guess Do You Hear What I Hear was a bad song choice!
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Thanks for listening and commenting.
WaoBand. I appreciate your feedback.
BD Thomas. Thanks. that John Jarvis SuperMidi track is pretty cool. It was too much for whole song so I kept it the Bridge
BYOBand. Thanks for the compliment. I haven't seen "Rent" or many other Broadway shows in many years. Ticket prices are too high.
MarioD. Glad to see you again too. I play about half the piano tracks. I have to work back up to skill level. I've really been out of it for a while.
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Really loved that piano groove, that was money. Singing was good, too. I felt the lyrics were sometimes shoehorned into the melody, but nobody else mentioned that, so it's probably just my sensitivity to that kind of thing. Overall, my first hearing of you was impressive. Very much looking forward to more.
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Has the vibe of a song from one of the many movies of the 60s that slotted in pop music to appeal..."..the end of Tomorrow" line is a cool little melody.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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HI, Mike,
Yes, a pessimistic outlook, but dressed in an upbeat cloak. It sure is a mixed-up world! I literally lived next door to our town's high school and talk to the students from time to time. They sometimes ask me what's the difference in growing up in my time (1940s and 1950s) vs today. the first thing I always tell them is that we have lost all respect, kindness, and innocence. Everything today has to be in your face. And no matter what you say, someone is going to be offended and turn it into a dark, ugly mess.
Your song acknowledges those things indirectly and makes us wonder what it will be like tomorrow.
Well-crafted and presented!
Best to you,
Alan
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Bud, the pessimist says "yes and it's only gonna get worse." Janice, the known universe's most optimistic being says, "we've been through many hard times and will survive these."
Well done ... the band, your performances, the write and the mix.
Welcome back and we enjoyed your return!
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