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"Weird" - New Original Song #468092 04/19/18 02:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO Phil Leith OP Apprentice
OP Phil Leith Apprentice Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO	https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith/weird-original I've had the idea for this song since, oh ... at least a dozen years ago when our friend Kristie seemed concerned she and her husband had revealed a little to much of the silly talk couples have ... typically between themselves. She told him, "Shhhh! He'll see the strangeness." I told her, "Kristie, if you weren't a little weird, I'd think you were a little weird." That's all I had for years. A couple of years ago the chorus came to me, but I could never get anywhere on the verses. Until yesterday morning. Bam! Done. Here it is. [Remixed 04-20-2018] Mixed in Reaper. Just me on vocals, and : **** Song Summary *********** Title: Weird File:Weird.MGU Key=F , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=3:28 No intro. 102 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 102. Repeat x1 chorus Fadeout ending bars =2. No Melody Soloist track has 719 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Soloist is saved with the song : Country Swing Piano (153) Style is _CBOOG1E.STY (Country Boogie w/ Piano ) I couldn't get the final chord to ring like I wanted, so I made a "Song" with one E... chord in it in a separate file, rendered it, and pasted that chord at the end of the song in Reaper. Weird Phil Leith 2018 I caught your furtive glance I recognized the inner fear You thought there might be a chance That you'd said or done somethin' queer Well I think you oughtta know Nobody got no room to sneer 'Cause if you weren't a little weird I'd think you were a little weird If you weren't a little weird I'd think you were a little weird I say you'd have to be a fraud Not to be a little odd Wouldn't it be some kinda strange If everybody was the same? If you weren't a little weird Well that'd be just a little weird Ain't no need for you to hide 'Cause everybody is your peer You might think that you're peculiar You got nothin'on anybody here I'm tellin' you it's alright I'm being nothin' but sincere If you weren't a little weird I'd think you were a little weird https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith https://www.youtube.com/leithp

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468114 04/19/18 06:17 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 433 Montréal Quebec Canada LPman Journeyman
LPman Journeyman Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 433 Montréal Quebec Canada	Hi Phil Leith, I like the lyrics and vocals. This is easy to listen to. Wish I could sing country. Enjoyed the song. Tethered 2018- Band-in-a-Box 2018 Source Files

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song LPman #468149 04/20/18 02:51 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO Phil Leith OP Apprentice
OP Phil Leith Apprentice Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO	Thanks, LPMan. I've not always been very confident in my voice. I'm still not THAT confident. You can, though. Just have to spend hours letting loose where nobody can hear you, like in your car, until you "find" your voice. Everybody's is different. Don't worry if you don't sound like someone else. If you weren't a little weird, I'd think you were a little weird ;-) https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith https://www.youtube.com/leithp

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468194 04/20/18 07:34 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Very nice job here! Despite the lack of confidence, you definitely couldn't tell - and I actually thought the vocals were quite strong! You know what they say, you are always your own worst critic. All around a smooth tune that is solid in all aspects. You should be really proud of this! Thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468199 04/20/18 08:31 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado Buford Journeyman
Buford Journeyman Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado	"Missouri" Phil... Great job on this one. Your voice is VERY good. Don't let anyone tell you differently. And the more you sing the better it will get. Voice "quality" and uniqueness are as important as anything. Just keep at it. Great stuff. Keep 'em coming. Bob BIAB 2018 ULTRA https://soundcloud.com/bob-buford https://www.youtube.com/user/hawgly https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/bob.buford

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468235 04/20/18 12:26 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,960 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,960 Cooran Queensland Australia	It's very polished and nicely put together BUT the 1st line put me off every time. You sing FURATIVE rather than "furtive". Now, that may be local, slang, dialectic or something else but it caught me each time I listened & held me head so I missed the next few bars. The 1st stop towards the end of the solo is a bit uncertain - the 2nd works better. That solo is a little anemic but that's OK as the story & hook carry the song. Great story of a song taking its time to become what it is. I think it's a fine song. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468261 04/20/18 04:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO Phil Leith OP Apprentice
OP Phil Leith Apprentice Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO	You'd've really hated my first idea then. I was going to say "furatative". :-D https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith https://www.youtube.com/leithp

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468263 04/20/18 04:38 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado Buford Journeyman
Buford Journeyman Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 728 Colorado	Originally Posted By: Phil Leith You'd've really hated my first idea then. I was going to say "furatative". :-D You sang it the way it was typed. I'd fire the typing clerk. BIAB 2018 ULTRA https://soundcloud.com/bob-buford https://www.youtube.com/user/hawgly https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/bob.buford

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468264 04/20/18 04:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,832 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,832 Australia	Phil, This is excellent! I love the hook, the way you've used it and the way you presented the song. This is top shelf all the way. What appealed most to me was how you performed vocals edged with jazz against a backing grown from country. I also smiled every time that chromatic descending bass line sequence appeared. This is a terrific instrumental hook. I totally enjoyed the journey. All the best, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468265 04/20/18 05:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO Phil Leith OP Apprentice
OP Phil Leith Apprentice Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO	I'll go fix the spelling, maybe it'll sound different. :-D https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith https://www.youtube.com/leithp

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468266 04/20/18 05:37 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO Phil Leith OP Apprentice
OP Phil Leith Apprentice Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 212 Columbia, MO	Ok, I'm convinced. I guess that's the only way I've ever heard it pronounced. Pretty easy fix. But ... it'll have to wait a couple of days. https://soundcloud.com/phil-leith https://www.youtube.com/leithp

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468274 04/20/18 07:57 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 65 Livermore, CA, USA K kybordr Enthusiast
kybordr Enthusiast K Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 65 Livermore, CA, USA	Had me toe-tapping and finger-snapping from the first bar. Nicely done! PS...whether intentional or not, the "furative" in the first line was kinda cute, I thought, sorta signaled the vibe for the rest of the song. Not sure I would change it. (I say that somewhat furatatively since it's not my song.)

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468277 04/20/18 09:32 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac Expert
RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Totally enjoyed this Phil. The piano and your voice are perfect for the song. 'be some kinda strange If everybody was the same' Cheers. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468287 04/21/18 12:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Great fun classic country. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468320 04/21/18 10:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,438 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,438 Florida	Phil, Cool, fun song. A good write. Excellent job with the BAND. Drums and bass are good one this one. Nice arrangement and very nice mix. Vocals are quite nice. Good job with that ending, too. Enjoyed that. floyd 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468323 04/21/18 10:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,699 F.M.M. Veteran
F.M.M. Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,699	hi phil great job on this peace clean and clear eric AMD (TM) 5950 4.9 GHz 16Core Processor 64 bit 32 bits of ram windows 10 pro 64 bit os. sound card Antelope ZenQ guitars Ibanez 2202a 1968 les Paul Custom and Cavin ae 185 Guitar boss Gt-100,GT1000 pedal Yamaha HS8 studio monitors

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468356 04/21/18 02:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,644 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,644 Sydney Australia	Phil, Nice job, sounds good and nice & catchy. Peter

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468362 04/21/18 02:48 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,216 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,216 Hamlin NY	Phil, it would be a little weird not to like this song! It has everything, super backing tracks, a great story with a very strong vocal. Note you are a good singer! Two thumbs up! Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468448 04/22/18 07:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Fun, quirky lyrics with a catchy melody and backing that suits the mood well. Your vocals sound confident to me. Thanks for the ending chord work around explanation. Good song. Robert

Re: "Weird" - New Original Song Phil Leith #468453 04/22/18 07:15 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,398 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,398 GA USA	Originally Posted By: MarioD Phil, it would be a little weird not to like this song! It has everything, super backing tracks, a great story with a very strong vocal. Note you are a good singer! Two thumbs up! Mario summed it up very well. Nice mix also. We enjoyed it! J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

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