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Another song from Drive Lonesome: Rope From Heaven https://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/rope-from-heavenROPE FROM HEAVEN Red fog of morning Bleeding in the light of day Newspaper blackens my fingers With a world that won't go away The voice inside is saying It's time to shift my sights My smoking heart can't take a world That's filled with dynamite CHORUS: I need a Rope from Heaven So I can climb up out of this mess Looking for a Rope from Heaven Don't care about the odds of success I'll keep searching Hoping for that rope to appear Man from a country Where the tide of history recedes Beaches filled with bodies Dead weight that nobody needs We've grown accustomed To this embarrassing display Waiting out the next high tide To wash the truth away CHORUS I dreamed I was Crusoe Had Friday on my lonesome mind He wouldn't lift a finger I swore I was color blind The architects of ruin Kept building out to sea When they reached our island Friday said to me CHORUS RealTracks in style: 995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 4181:Guitar, Electric, Background LAPopJazz8thsSingleNote Ev 124 RealTracks in song: 1265:Synth Pad, PopShiningSoft Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1155:Organ, B3, Rhythm Reggae Ev16 100 RealTracks in song: 2195:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm CoolJazzPopHeld Ev 085 RealDrums in song: NashvilleBrushesEasyBluegrass: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes, Stick
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The imagery of the rope is excellent.
One element of listener feedback..I thought the volume and thickness of the backing was a bit strong for your message..in other words, if I just read the words, they seem kind of introspective, but the music seems robust..just my reaction.
However, the lyric is solid, and the production is pro-level.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your work, Fred!
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Hi Fred!
This song has a very likeable backing band, and each instrument can be heard. The words ‘rope … from heaven’ - I like the way there’s a small pause in between the words to create a sense that there are two messages in one that also come together. The B3 interlude creates a sense of waiting, and also in the outro, which I think would have been aided by a fade out? Anyway, just my thoughts - a really good song.
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The imagery of the rope is excellent.
One element of listener feedback..I thought the volume and thickness of the backing was a bit strong for your message..in other words, if I just read the words, they seem kind of introspective, but the music seems robust..just my reaction.
However, the lyric is solid, and the production is pro-level.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your work, Fred! Thanks for your insights. Sometimes I like to cross things up--in this case, a robust backing track. I write enough softer ones...
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Hi Fred!
This song has a very likeable backing band, and each instrument can be heard. The words ‘rope … from heaven’ - I like the way there’s a small pause in between the words to create a sense that there are two messages in one that also come together. The B3 interlude creates a sense of waiting, and also in the outro, which I think would have been aided by a fade out? Anyway, just my thoughts - a really good song.
Andrew Thanks, Andrew for your comments. I could have done a fade but in the context of the album, I had already had a bit too many fades. I get your point though!
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Fred, I like everything about this one.
Super vocal and lyrics
Outstanding backing band
Great mix
Loved it
PS - I think a lot of us are "Looking for a Rope from Heaven".
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Right away, Fred, I love the title. I'm afraid at this age I may need a full harness dropped down. What a cool song. Much enjoyed. Good feel, good band, excellent vocal and melody. Great idea so well developed. I like the bass break.
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Fred, I like everything about this one.
Super vocal and lyrics
Outstanding backing band
Great mix
Loved it
PS - I think a lot of us are "Looking for a Rope from Heaven". Thanks, Mario.
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Right away, Fred, I love the title. I'm afraid at this age I may need a full harness dropped down. What a cool song. Much enjoyed. Good feel, good band, excellent vocal and melody. Great idea so well developed. I like the bass break. Thanks, Marty. I am trying to vary the dynamics more these days, hence the break.
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Lovely song and production. Cool use of the B3 and the Synth Pad for atmosphere. Great vocals, too.. I don't agree with the top 2 criticisms as I thought the mix amd arrangement were excellent.
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Lovely song and production. Cool use of the B3 and the Synth Pad for atmosphere. Great vocals, too.. I don't agree with the top 2 criticisms as I thought the mix amd arrangement were excellent. Thanks. I don't worry about criticisms, as everyone hears things differently.
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