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A little Americana-Country effort

https://soundcloud.com/basguitar/the-boy-the-moon-1

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Verse 1
When I was young, growing up... next to my daddy's knee...he would say to me
My son be good, do what you should always be, gentle in your ways..until' your dyin' days
Chances come and go, you never know who is keeping an eye, takin' notes, counting the votes, maybe it's just the boy and the moon.

Verse 2
So young so old, too wise, such a long time ago, just an ancient soul
As the years pass by relivin' that time , wondering where the clock has gone, fast like the Autobahn.
Chances come and go, you never know who is keeping an eye, takin' notes, counting the votes, maybe it's just a boy and the moon.

Chorus
I moved down to Tennessee.... can't see a thing but I know he's watchin me....maybe its just the boy and the moon.

Lead Solo

Verse 3
Times moved on... there's a boy and he's sitting right next to me, the apple fell close by the tree
I say son be good, do what you should, always be gentle in your ways..til' your dyin' days
Chances come and go, he'll never know who is keeping an eye, takin' notes, counting the votes, maybe it's just the boy and the moon.

Chorus and lead out
Now he moved on from Tennessee.... Will he ever know the eye's could be me....maybe its just the boy and the moon.


Last edited by Earl G.; 01/17/15 01:14 PM.

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interesting song. I like it. Some unusual chord changes and a modulation right at the start. Modulations all over the place...

How exactly did you record the vocals?

The solo guitar was sweet.... love a tele with just a bit of grit.


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Nice job on this, Earl. Welcome to the forum!

The tracks are nice...cool solos. The drums are a bit busy. For a song at this tempo, you might want to try removing a few of the part markers so you don't get quite so many drum rolls.


I like your vocal - very sincere. (It would be nice to see a lyric to follow along).

Enjoyed it. Looking forward to more..

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Hi Earl,

I totally agree with Floyd.
Enjoyable listen.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Nice job on this, Earl. Welcome to the forum!

The tracks are nice...cool solos. The drums are a bit busy. For a song at this tempo, you might want to try removing a few of the part markers so you don't get quite so many drum rolls.


I like your vocal - very sincere. (It would be nice to see a lyric to follow along).

Enjoyed it. Looking forward to more..

floyd


+1, I agree with the drums being too busy. It is an unusual progression, but it works. I also am looking forward to more. Tom

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Welcome to the forums!

This was a great listen. Although the drums MAY be a little busy they did not distract me from a great listen. If you do calm down the drummer don't do it too much and make the song boring!

Just my thoughts.


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Love the title! Some interesting images and an overall nice feel. Herb's right that the music modulates all over the place. I think the modulations mostly work but there may be too many. It is a little hard for the listener to find the ground. Some really good stuff here. Enjoyable track! Take care. Greg

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Hi Earl,
Welcome on the forum. This is an interesting and promising opener. I really like your vocals. The lyrics to are real poetic. Heard some more on soundcloud… Mmmmm, looking good smile
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Hi Earl,

A very nice first song.
We agree with both Floyd (about the drums) and Herb.

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Welcome Earl !!:))


I liked your tune
and your singing very
much (your playing too if
it was you on the guitar solo ?)

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Nice tune and interesting lyrics. Your vocals fit this song very good. Enjoyed my listen.


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Hi Earl! Welcome to the forum!

Since you described this song as an Americana type offering, considering the general consensus about the busy drums, I'd kinda like to hear this reposted as an acoustic number. Maybe even one of the bluegrass styles... I think acoustic would fit well enough to take a chance with it... especially given the popularity of bluegrass these days.

Put my name on the list of people who would like to see the lyrics posted. I find that if my brain is free from the added workload of discerning your lyrics, I can listen more attentively to the music. But if the lyrics aren't available, then I have to divert attention away from the music in order to get the words.

But what I was able to make out, I liked!

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Excellent tune. Very good vocal. Very David Gilmourish. Well done


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Hi Earl,

Great song, vocals, lyrics and slightly "different from the norm" chord progression.
My favourite parts though are undoubtedly the twangy Telecaster parts. Gorgeous sound and playing.
Congrats!

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Thank you all who posted. At least I know I have more than just my wife who likes my stuff. Sorry for not posting lyrics...they are there now if interested.

Yes...drums a little busy, amazing how you don't hear things that are right before your eyes(ears).

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Great lyrics Earl. Steel Guitar works well. Drum fills work well, (there sure are lots of them), and the solo fits perfectly.


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