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I found myself thinking of Tom Petty each time
I listened to this. So I get ready to respond,
read the thread, and see that floyd has already
mentioned it. So maybe I'm validated :-)
The mix is outstanding and you sing and play
the heck out of it so keep that engine
running...it ain't wore out.
Terrific.
J&B
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Love the whole song Tom and think the drums are extra good.
I don't think the engine is quite worn out yet!
Cheers.
Richard, I have been spending more time lately getting the drum sound where I want it. Glad you noticed and glad you liked it. Tom Hi Tommy, This is a good one. Good write, mix, arrangement and production. It fits your vocal style nicely and the guitar playing is stellar.
Enjoyed my listen. Big +1 from me. Guenter Guenter, thanks for listening and commenting. Tom
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Love it! Great melodic hooks with those guitar licks. Very catchy melody. The lyrics - love the even and leavin rhyme with the modern melodic phrasing - lots of cool rhymes in there with only one (drop down turnaround) that is a bit cliché but not a deal breaker. The drive straight into the chorus ramps up the energy. Indie rock with a great Costello vibe. Vocals are terrific too. Hooky hooky hooky - this is how it's done.
A+ my favorite of your rockers.
Josie Josie, I almost gave up on this one just because of that cliche. I just couldn't seem to come up with a replacement line, so I just went with it. Thanks for the great review! I am flattered. Tom Great song and guitar playing Tom! Peter, Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I sincerely appreciate it. Also a big thank you for creating and continuing to improve this amazing program that has touched so many lives. Tom
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Another fine rocker Tom. I would like some more detail - Guitar (I'm thinking Strat)/ Amp / Effects / Signal path....
Regards,
Bob Bob, Thanks for the comments. I used Scuffham Amps S-Gear. The preset was Vintage Mod Delays. the guitar was an Epiphone Elitist Les Paul. For electric guitars I always record direct. For acoustic guitar I mike it. For steel guitar I mike it through a 69 Fender Deluxe. I stopped playing live a few years ago, but I always used a Voodoo Labs sparkle drive. It is like a dirty amp on one side and a clean boost on the other that you can dial in a great mix. Essentially like the old two amp method using one amp. I thought that may be of some interest to you. Thanks again. Tom I enjoyed the heck out of this tune.  Liked the guitar work, too. Thanks for the music, Dan Dan, Thanks for stopping by and giving a listen. Tom Tom,
You picked a great groove for the song. The guitar lines were great. I can imagine another guitar harmony line ( like you did on the vocals). Thoroughly enjoyed.
Patrick, That is a good idea about the two guitars. I may try to twin something in the future. Thanks, Tom
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Tom, Drop down turnaround look where we’re at Have to disagree, in a small way, with Josie (Sundance) I like that phrase. Your voice sounds a bit different on this, still good tho' but different somehow, Your guitar, as always, shines  [quote]Wanting more and never ever having quite enough sounds like me and guitars  Great song, solid write. Alyn ps Herb (Guitarhacker) has a good ear doesn't he? Alyn, you're right the voice is processed completely different than my normal settings. I turned up the saturation. Just continuing to experiment. Thanks for your kind words and yes Herb has an amazing ear. Tom
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Tom,
SUPER groove on this. The perfect combination of drums, bass and guitar - just the right amount of each. As the verse fell into the chorus I thought I was listening to the Heartbreakers...
One of the best snare sounds I've heard on the forum.
The TP feel continued throughout. Catchy in the same ways that a Petty song is - the combination of the words and music/rhythm and vocal added together and cannot be separated. The guitar under the chorus is nice. Excellent mix - almost forgot to say that - it has become a given...
An excellent rock write. A great listen. Can't get it out of my head...
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floyd, Love me some Petty. Not consciously trying for his sound on this one though. The drums went through many different iterations of EQ until I got them there. Glad you noticed. I probably spent more time on the drums than I ever have before. Thanks for your continued support. Tom
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Excellent song Tom, vocals and....oh what the heck, everything is excellent! Now when I listen to any of the songs written and performed by any of you guys makes me support even mote Pete's idea of a BIB radio station. So much talent around!
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Hi Tommy.
Yeah, that chorus is pure Tom Petty.
I just loved everything about this song.
It has to be one of your very best.
Everything working together and exactly as it should.
Brilliant.
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Big sound on this song.
Excellent lyrics. Clever song writing. Jim, Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate hearing from you. Tom Hello Tom, we almost missed this  It sounds a bit like Huey Lewis and the news. Steady rock and very melodic! Rob & Anne-Marie Rob, Now that you mention it I also am hearing a little Huey Lewis in there. Thanks, Tom
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I found myself thinking of Tom Petty each time
I listened to this. So I get ready to respond,
read the thread, and see that floyd has already
mentioned it. So maybe I'm validated :-)
The mix is outstanding and you sing and play
the heck out of it so keep that engine
running...it ain't wore out.
Terrific.
J&B
J&B, Thanks guys. glad you liked it. Tom Excellent song Tom, vocals and....oh what the heck, everything is excellent! Now when I listen to any of the songs written and performed by any of you guys makes me support even mote Pete's idea of a BIB radio station. So much talent around!
Later
Mike B. Mike, Thanks for the nice words. Tom Hi Tommy.
Yeah, that chorus is pure Tom Petty.
I just loved everything about this song.
It has to be one of your very best.
Everything working together and exactly as it should.
Brilliant.
ROG. ROG, I always enjoy your comments as well as your songs. Thanks, Tom
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