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Hi All, Here's a simple little song that I started many years ago and then picked up again in January of this year. The lyric was originally based on a flight that I was on that David Bowie also happened to be on - I recently finished this write with inspiration from David Snyder's "Earth Odyssey". The song is called There Goes Major Tom. I wanted to give this a real loose early 70s Lou Reed feel. The instrumentation is a mix of BIAB/RTs, an old Roland drum machine and a guitar loop that I built using my Gretsch 6130 - recorded & mixed in GarageBand. Style: BEATBOX.STY: 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085 1943: Synth, Rhythm, EuroDance Strings Ev 120 2267: Synth, BellPad, Rhythm 80sPopPads Ev 085 587: Sax, Tenor, 2-Beat Rock Ev 110 Other: Roland TR-707 Drum Track Gretsch Guitar Loop Thanks for listening! ![smile smile](/forums/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Bob
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Bob,
So VERY cool.
Interesting instrumentation - once again!
Dazzling lyrics - once again!
A great listen.
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Oh My God, great!!! Ha ha ha!! This is so cool that the members of the forum are feeding off of one another and generating tons of great material. It's like a virtual edition of the "Wrecking Crew" from back in the day, hanging out in the studio and slinging riffs and tunes. It doesn't get any better!! Great song Bob! I am smiling ear to ear!! ![smile smile](/forums/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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sounds like an instant classic! very cool.
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Hi Bob,
It's the rare songwriter who has the confidence to depart from the safe formulas and try something different, but lately it's been your modus operandi. When I say this song reminded me of Paul Simon's "50 ways to leave your lover", I don't mean it sounded like it in any way. But when that song came out it seemed so different to me than any of the cookie cutter songs that were being played along with it on the radio. It's like he decided to abandon the "rules" and follow his muse... and it worked!
Likewise here, you've replaced the usual melody with a fairly monotone dialog, reminiscent of a poetry reading to a musical background. Two chords, alternating a verse of poetry and a verse of sax... I love the way the drum cadence drives the lyrical syllables.
As usual, your lyrics are very poetic! It would never occur to me to try something like this, but you make it work! I'm very impressed! And as David says, it's good to see various forum songwriters inspiring one another!
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Floyd,
Thanks very much!
Bob
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Bob,
When I listen to your songs, I like to close my eyes and just let your lyric images fade in and out of my mind as the song develops. This one is a great visual journey! It worked for me!
Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Oh My God, great!!! Ha ha ha!! This is so cool that the members of the forum are feeding off of one another and generating tons of great material. It's like a virtual edition of the "Wrecking Crew" from back in the day, hanging out in the studio and slinging riffs and tunes. It doesn't get any better!! Great song Bob! I am smiling ear to ear!! David, Thanks so much. Agree, it's great to have this group to help drive inspiration... ![smile smile](/forums/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Bob
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Hi Bob,
very poetic again. I enjoyed listening.
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"It's like a virtual edition of the "Wrecking Crew" from back in the day..."
Really cool what David said.
To us everything comes down to what Noel mentioned "I like to close my eyes and just let your lyric images fade in and out of my mind as the song develops"
The delivery and the imagery are amazingly effective.
You are, indeed, on a heckuva roll!
J&B
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Kenny,
Much appreciated - thanks.
Bob
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Pat,
That is very kind of you - I appreciate that.
Bob
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Awesome tune Bob. Loved lyric and delivery. Way to change it up. Sax was a very nice touch
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Bob, very poetic lyrics and the talking delivery was the perfect choice. Your backing tracks and production values are through the roof lately. Very enjoyable. Tom
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Noel,
Thanks for the kind words.
Bob
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Guenter,
Very appreciated - thank you.
Bob
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Bob, You really captured a cool vibe. It makes me think about the old beatnik dives from the 50s. Nice job SD
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Bob,
As you know, I like talking songs about as much as watching paint dry... BUT this is REALLY cool! Love the lyrics and I think you nailed the effect you were after.
Great job!
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A cool melange. The sax seems to be a little harsh & nagging - maybe you could EQ a smoother edge to it. I was waiting for the vocal doo da doos. I like the mid period Lou Reed style talking, (the stuff he did before Growing Up In Public removed all melodic influence from his patter), but your voice sounds like the soothing tones of Rod McKuen which isn't a bad thing - just as naked as it is that's what I think of when I listen. I have 2 of that TR machine. I love them but the tempo wanders ever so slightly these day so I've moved to BIAB Realdrummer for metronomics and use the TRs for adding extra bits.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Janice & Bud,
That's very kind - thanks!
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Thanks Scott! Much appreciated.
Bob
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Tom,
Thanks for listening and the kind words.
Bob
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SpaceDog,
Thanks - glad you liked this one.
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Cool tune Bob!! You DEFINITELY captured the Lou Reed vibe. I was expecting a "Hey Sugar". You have an amazing knack for really engaging poetic lyrics, and your sound is so easy to enjoy. Another really great tune! Take care. Greg
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Hey Josie, Yes, I remember well... LOL! ![smile smile](/forums/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Thanks so much for the kind words. Bob
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Ray,
Thanks - much appreciated.
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Greg, LOL! Thanks so much... ![smile smile](/forums/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Bob
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Wow, great lyrics!! I'm not usually a fan of spoken word, but you held my attention with this. I dig the track too. Nice work!
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Hi, Bob !:))
This is as much Lou as it can be but, it is in fact Lou Dean ! You know, Bob, I´ve always loved the velvet underground and your tune is more than violet !! Simply superb in all aspects !
Cheers Dani
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Dave,
Much appreciated - thanks.
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A smooth venture. Your creative muse lately is bold and unafraid.
Very cool tune.
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Lawrence,
Thanks very much for the kind words.
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