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Wreck the Walls Bitter reflections on an empty house that's no longer a home after being left by a spouse . Not a relatable topic for many. But if you know...well, you know. Sorry for the recent flood of angst. I'm actually very blessed and quite happy. But sad songs are just SO MUCH FUN.  THANK YOU in advance for any listens or comments! R.W. Davis: Lyrics Me: Most everything else AI: Nyet ****** Song Summary ************* Style is _1-2PLUG.STY (Half-Plugged Ac Strumming Grunge) RealTracks in style: 1849:Bass, Electric, ModernCountrySync Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: 3182:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GrungeUnpluggedQuinn Ev16 090 RealTracks in style: 3731:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GrungeChugSyncArp Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 3182:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GrungeUnpluggedQuinn Ev16 090 RealDrums in style:NashBrushBalDbKEv16^3-a: QuarterHat, TripletSnare , b: QuarterRide, Snare ******************* What can you tell me about your inability To grasp instructions with your brain You laugh about my perceived sensitivity To the sunshine and to the rain We race through life never even stopping to rest While you dig in hard with your heels You confuse my openness with my need to confess Just don’t tell me how I should feel Wreck the walls in the house Where we live all our dreams Tear out all the mem’ries And all our future scenes Yeah, it’s never what it seems What can you say about your lack of persuasion Each time you try to make me laugh You seem to be dressed up for every occasion In every single photograph We try to embrace your out-of-date sense of style And all the ways you wear your hair When I look back in faith, I sometimes stop and smile But I can’t find you anywhere Wreck the walls in the house Where we live all our dreams Tear out all the mem’ries And all our future scenes Nothing’s ever what it seems I’m standing in the ruins With the rain pouring down I think I see you crying But you don’t make a sound I’m stuck in this nightmare And my feet cannot move Trapped in eternity What have we left to prove? Wreck the walls in the house Where we live all our dreams Tear out all the mem’ries And all our future scenes Yeah, it’s never what it seems Nothing’s ever what it seems
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I really like the sound of the rhythm section and the slow cruise of the music, but in part as I'd just awoken from an unwanted seated sleep, and in part as I was thinking of homes I'd left and always felt good about them I couldn't connect to the theme. The production and your vocals were 100%. Seriously, I feel barely awake! 
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I really like the sound of the rhythm section and the slow cruise of the music, but in part as I'd just awoken from an unwanted seated sleep, and in part as I was thinking of homes I'd left and always felt good about them I couldn't connect to the theme. The production and your vocals were 100%. Seriously, I feel barely awake! Chay, THANKS for the listen! Sorry for the unwanted seated sleep episode--hate it when that happens.
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Ron,
This song is absolutely superb...
I really love the emotionally charged lyrics. The production, pacing / flow and vocals are also excellent - some of your very best and delivered perfectly.
This is a new favorite for me.
Bob
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Very good use of guitars and very well sung.
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Hmmm, this is a new favorite for me I think, Ron. I'm a big fan of your productions, just a fabulous listen through the 'phones, excellent mix. This has a Cars vibe to me, just the mood and groove, maybe the vocal phrasing too, and that's a good thing. Loved it! But sad songs are just SO MUCH FUN. haha, couldn't agree more! 
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You're a bit like me (sorry for the bad news), I also like to write sad songs when I'm actually quite happy. I love the rhyming scheme (and your rhymes in general) you've chosen, some really cool ones that I can steal learn from Enjoyed my listen. A lot!
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Ron this is a fantastic song.
Great vocal and lyrics
Super mix
IMHO this is your best to date
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Ron,
This song is absolutely superb...
I really love the emotionally charged lyrics. The production, pacing / flow and vocals are also excellent - some of your very best and delivered perfectly.
This is a new favorite for me.
Bob Thank you so much, Bob. Sometimes my lyricist's stories of pain are so vivid I worry that something is amiss in his life. But nope, he's just fine, too.
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Hi Ron!
Those BVs in the middle are great! I like the choice of BIAB style as well. The acoustic guitars have a strum in the style of Eagle-Eye Cherry ‘Save tonight’ - great sounding!
Loved it.
Andrew
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Ditto on all the kudo's already stated..enjoyed my listen..so well-produced in all aspects!
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Oh, man. Saw the title and was immediately transported to 40 years ago when the kids were young. Every Thanksgiving Day we'd start off the holiday season with a cassette I made called "Christmas Classics Yule Noel." On one side was all Disney charachters singing, and on the other it was Muppets. Our favorite song was sung by either Animal or The Grouch called "Wreck The Halls." I'm sending this to them.
Although the subject is very different, they'll love it. Man, you and R.W. Davis write some fun sad songs. I always prefer your vocals. Right from the opening, that rhythm grabs me and I ride it happily --I know it's a sad song, but... Excellent harmonies, and the stops really elevate the dynamic levels.
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Very good use of guitars and very well sung.
Laurent THANKS, Laurent! Those guitar RealTracks do sound great. Hmmm, this is a new favorite for me I think, Ron. I'm a big fan of your productions, just a fabulous listen through the 'phones, excellent mix. This has a Cars vibe to me, just the mood and groove, maybe the vocal phrasing too, and that's a good thing. Loved it! But sad songs are just SO MUCH FUN. haha, couldn't agree more! Thank you, Dave! Yeah, my "home studio" is the basement den, so out of necessity I just got used to mixing with headphones on the first pass. So I take advantage of panning to create space and sonic interest, just 'cause that's what I like to hear when I listen. Any comparison to the Cars flatters me deeply (again). "Life's the same, I'm moving in STE-RE-O-oh" That stuff never gets old to me.
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Good song, Ron, your vocals are always my favorite part of your productions and they are stellar here as usual.
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You're a bit like me (sorry for the bad news), I also like to write sad songs when I'm actually quite happy. I love the rhyming scheme (and your rhymes in general) you've chosen, some really cool ones that I can steal learn from Enjoyed my listen. A lot! Thanks, B.D.! Yeah, my brother can come up with some interesting rhyming schemes for sure. Glad you enjoyed the song!
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Hi Ron, I thought this was going to be a Chrismas song. What it is instead is a great song with such amazing BV's and very signature DC Ron.
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I am enjoying reading R.W's lyric - and wondering what you might do with them...
His lyrics take me to new places. As do your melodies...
Y'all knocked this one outta the park. Strong.
Dig that opening guitar!
Bass & drums land perfectly. Love the sound of both.
Nice jangly.
Cool BGVs.
Strong vocal. Immediacy. Sweet harmony.
Excellent Production. And Mix.
I Really Like this.
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Ron this is a fantastic song.
Great vocal and lyrics
Super mix
IMHO this is your best to date THANK YOU, Mario! Glad you liked the tune. "Best to date" is quite a compliment, especially since I'm not posting our songs chronologically. I just post what I think would be a fun listen because we have a huge catalog to pull from. But this is a new song, so...very cool!
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Hi, Ron. Cool stereo image - I love the depth of the mix. Apology not accepted - sad and angry songs are great. To quote Warren Zevon: Cause 'I'd rather feel bad than feel nothing at all."  Great pop - you always have awesome songs.
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The rhythmsection is great!
In my ears harmonyvocals .. it reminds me early Pink Floyd!
And i do not why. Maybe the colour of singing voices
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