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Please come on a journey with Marty and his friends.

I heard a news bulletin on the radio about a rich high powered developer trying to evict people from their modest homes to build a multi story souless concrete high rise and how the residents fought back. At that very moment a cute little green frog jumped by my window and bingo , an idea for a song was born.

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Marty the frog sat high on his log hoping for a lttle more rain
next thing you know he got attacked by a crow
his garden will never be the same.

he knew he must find for his own peace of mind a new garden that will give him shelter
so he put on his shoes , he had nothing to lose ,
off he hopped to helter skelter

make it better - when your' down on your luck
make it better - always look up
make it better - you got something to say
make it better - put the bad times away


just down the road the ugly old toad said Marty where are you're going.?
I'm off to the farm before they do me more harm
back there the danger is growing

a cute little cat and a desperate dog , wanted to join up with Marty
in the jungle that day they had wanted to play.
but the. rats came to spoil the party

make it better - when your' down on your luck
make it better - always look up
make it better - you got something to say
make it better - put the bad times away

(Marty hears voices in his head and has a change of heart)

But then Marty stopped at the end of the track , he did not want to be relocated
A frog and a dog and a cute lttle cat
said they would not be intimidated

Thats where we bled and our fortunes are spread
together we can slay the giant
the rats and the crow we will soon overthrow
Marty and his friends were defiant

Marty could jump and the cat did scratch the dog began to rip them to pieces
the rats and the crow had nowhere to go and soon they were defeated
and to celebrate their victory Marty sang his treasured fable
The cat and the dog and that brave little frog sang their hearts out around the table

make it better - when your' down on your luck
make it better - always look up
make it better - you got something to say
make it better - put the bad times away

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The band this time consists entirely of my own User Tracks . I was frustrated because I wanted to do a 6/4 gospel style song (next project) but no RT's exist so I decided to learn how to make my own. So this song is a bit of an experiment.
Thus far I have discovered that user tracks are great for harmonies.

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Gary,

Well done. This has the feel/sound of a Beatles "fun" song (Octopus' Garden or Yellow Submarine). Maybe something Ringo would sing...

Good vocals. Harmonies work nicely. Good mix.

Cool.

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That was great!
Loved it.

A refreshing sound.

moto

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Sad conception origin, but came out a very fun tune.
Gary, a very good composition and performance. Excellent story telling. Liked it! Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Whimsical song with quite a plot to it. Nicely performed, I enjoyed it.


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A highly valued thanks Floyd. I usually struggle for days,weeks,years with lyrics but this story just poured out in ten minutes ! Wierd.
Wishing you a great 2021 and I am eagerly awaiting your wonderful new song creations.
Respect.
Gary.

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Thankyou Cap'n.
I'm still tripping on the "Starship Moto" enjoying your current song smile
Happy songwriting (and life in general) in 2021.
Gary.

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Thank you Misha.
I am very much inspired by your artistic and unique creations which often lead the way in thinking "out of the box".
Hoping your inventive , fertile imagination soars in 2021.
cheers.
Gary.

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Thankyou TM.
I always remember you once said how important lyrics are and ever since I have been trying to improve but it's still a hard slog.
Thankyou for listening , commenting and the joy of your music.
Hope 2021 is a fertile song hunting ground for you.
cheers
Gary.

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As soon as I heard the intro you had me hooked. Loved the Beatles' influence. The mix is spot on and your vocal is outstanding. The lyrics are fantastic.

You knocked this one out of the park!


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Gary..I agree with my forum friends on all points...in addition, I think that when you have a story song, particularly one that is long-ish like this one, you want to walk a middle ground between not distracting from the story with overpowering arrangement, but also not making the arrangement boring! I think you’ve done this really well, building the arrangement from bare and simple at the beginning to more rich and dense as you drove to that final rich chord. Well done!


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Thank you so much for your lovely words Mario.
May your muse continue to gift us with your amazing music in 2021.
regards
Gary.

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Thank you Tano
.Yourself being such a fine storyteller , I was very humbled to read your words.
Wishing you a happy and productive 2021.
regards
Gary.

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The chorus is cool - the 1st verse was a little naked and the vocal a little loud...
sibilant sounds and plosives could use a little treatment.
Good message, good story & good song.


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Thanks Ray.
Forrest/Trees syndrome sets in after what seems a gazillion post production sessions and an independant opinion from your savvy studio trained ears is always very welcome. This song will soon slide into the abyss of cyber obscurity but I always take note and learn from your valued critiques going forward. Once again thank you for your kind words and taking the trouble to listen and comment.
cheers
Gary.

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This sounds great Gary! I like the little background stuff going on that almost goes unnoticed by really add to the tune! Great lyrics and your vocal is excellent! Thanks, T

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A belated and humble thankyou Torrey.
I just noticed your new song so I'm off to have a listen.
cheers
Gary.

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The chorus is a standout: It clicks.

Instrumentation is perfect. Vocal harmony is rich. The whole arrangement has momentum.

Jolly good!

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Nice backstory turned into a cute fable.
Very good catchy chorus, I enjoyed the vocals and harmonies.
Very rich arrangement with nicely growing dynamics.

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Coming from one of the most inspirational artiiste on this forum , I am very humbled and grateful for your kind words Ezekiel.
I am looking forward to enjoying your creativity in 2021.
cheers
Gary.

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