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Originally Posted By: Deej56
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Definitely has a cool Johnny Cash vibe . . . love that ticking time bomb effect you’ve got going. I wouldn’t say a protest song, but certainly a compelling reminder of humanity’s darker side. Nice work!

All the best,

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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Ohh Jim,
So true and sad.
At first sight, seems that tune like this was effortless for you, but I am certain it was the opposite.
I guess that's the magic in writing good song, so it listens easy, yet carries a lot of weight.
Clock ticking theme was a very clever move!

P.S. People hear J.Cash presence... I hear more of Leonard Cohen.
You and I probably share same "sad song" week smile

Thank you for sharing this!

Misha.

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I actually worried this tune would not be well received...
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Jim,

Well put by Misha: " it listens easy, yet carries a lot of weight" I like the mood of foreboding your voice carries to match the lyrics.
A good, well crafted song.

Robert.

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Originally Posted By: musician17
Bravo!!! Superb job. Wish I could write like that. Maybe one day I will.

Sad, sad message, but the truth often hurts, so no complaints (as it were) about any of it. If the shoe fits ...

Loved the ticking clock effect, also.

Oh, and one last thing: don't know about Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen or whatever ... this sounds AUTHENTIC and original, 100% ... and that's what I think matters. This is not Cash or Cohen, in my humble and profane opinion ... this really is you, that's how it comes across to me.

Hard - no point, even - to analyse this by taking it apart and talk about its "components", as it were. It's the whole thing that leaves one feeling like one's swallowed a dose of truth - which is, again, a very healthy and sobering thing to do from time to time. Great stuff - thank you.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
Excellent lyric.
As said, this could apply to almost any time any any "high" civilization in history.
What marks our time as the time of this song is that we know what we do and what that does to the planet.

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I imagine you insightful comment is very close to the unfortunate truth!


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
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An exceptional write.

So much said in so few words. The mark of a craftsman.

Excellent.

fj

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This has that 60's protest song vibe happening and we need more songs like that today I think.

Well done, Jim, enjoyed the listen!

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Really interesting Jim!! I think you could call this a protest song. I really think the earth/clock ticking thing between verses is interesting. Nice job!! Take care. Greg

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Enjoyed the song and like the others liked the ticking and Johnny Cash like vibe.
Nicely done.

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Very well done - simple in it's delivery, but very powerful at the same time - the mark of a well executed song. It displays strong songwriting skills, and really sets a dark mood perfectly.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing smile

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Hey Jim,

Yeah this has some Johnny Cash in it man!

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Jim,

Well put by Misha: " it listens easy, yet carries a lot of weight" I like the mood of foreboding your voice carries to match the lyrics.
A good, well crafted song.

Robert.

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I like the brevity, gave it more impact. Fine work.


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Nice song, though very dark, Jim.
And that clock...
I remember we discussed it, because of the clock in one of my songs.
But in your lyrics we're closer to the edge...
But I like the intriguing way you brought it.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
This has that 60's protest song vibe happening and we need more songs like that today I think.

Well done, Jim, enjoyed the listen!

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You're always quick with your kind words and support.


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the darker side....

I love how you're writing with so few words

but conveying very well your message

enjoyed the listen,

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Really interesting Jim!! I think you could call this a protest song. I really think the earth/clock ticking thing between verses is interesting. Nice job!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Jim

Enjoyed the song and like the others liked the ticking and Johnny Cash like vibe.
Nicely done.

Peter

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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
I like the brevity, gave it more impact. Fine work.

Thanks Bob...
I appreciate the support as always!


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Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Nice song, though very dark, Jim.
And that clock...
I remember we discussed it, because of the clock in one of my songs.
But in your lyrics we're closer to the edge...
But I like the intriguing way you brought it.

Hans

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