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The tune captures the mood perfectly. Dark. Just like the days. You and the band play the instruments masterfully. That lead guitar is wicked. Thanks, Wicked is good sometimes.
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Moto..while the BIAB components are helpful on this track, it’s really your personal talents that make it so appealing...the guitar work and vocals are outstanding.
Personally, I sometimes think that when you try to be specific in a lyric and decide to incorporate ideas, words, and phrases that are very topical, referring the listener particularly to current events, as is in this case, but it could be references to people or personal situations, or even life experiences, there is something on the artistic or poetic level that loses a little bit. I tend away from this in my own work. This is just a personal preference for me, and I’d be interested in your take on it.
Nonetheless, excellent track. Thanks for your comments. I'm certainly not a great musician but, I believe a great song must convey emotions that touch the listener. Although I can't quantify exactly how to do that, I believe it has usually starts with the passion of the writer of performing artist. I understand your point of view. Much of my music is inspired by current event so, It's always a balance of trying to capture the emotion of the moment without making it to specific. It's kind'a like reading a news paper's report vs reading an eye witness account of events. Yesterday's news gets old very quickly while a true story that conveys the human emotion of an observer has the potential to hold the reader's interest long after the news fades. Politics has invaded every aspect of life these days and it seams it's hard to have any meaningful dialog with those who have apposing views, consequently I use my music to express my opinions about world affaires. I can only hope that my songs touch the listener in some way. One other note: Although this was clearly inspired by recent events (covid), I'm trying to bring attention to the ongoing inhumanity in the world. Unnecessary wars, death, starvation and suffering brought about by human tribal tendencies. So, although the song could be viewed as speaking to a single current issue, It really does speak to the ongoing human condition.
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Fantastic song in all aspects: vocal, composition, instrumentation. Love the sound and feel of this. This would have been an FM radio staple back in the day. Love it. You are quite the talent!
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Fantastic song in all aspects: vocal, composition, instrumentation. Love the sound and feel of this. This would have been an FM radio staple back in the day. Love it. You are quite the talent! Thank you so much, I've said this before........ If I rate my self on a scale of 1 - 10 , My guitar playing is a 2, vocals 2, lyrics 2, song production 2, mixing 2. Hey...that adds up to 10 don't it? Ha Ha, actually, the point I'm making is you don't have to be a great at any aspect but if you can pull it all together, it just might turn out OK. Thanks again. moto
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Captain,
This was on my "list to hear" for some time, glad it was bumped. Sad & dark tune for sure, a pretty good reflection of what we see around us. Done exceptionally well in all respects. Man, you know your rock! Amazing guitar work, vocals and whole feel. PRO stuff. Excellent listen! Thank you for sharing.
P.S. Interestingly, it seems that good Rock has tendency to emerge to top when times are tough. I guess it is a nature of the genre.
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Captain,
This was on my "list to hear" for some time, glad it was bumped. Sad & dark tune for sure, a pretty good reflection of what we see around us. Done exceptionally well in all respects. Man, you know your rock! Amazing guitar work, vocals and whole feel. PRO stuff. Excellent listen! Thank you for sharing.
P.S. Interestingly, it seems that good Rock has tendency to emerge to top when times are tough. I guess it is a nature of the genre.
Misha. Thanks Misha, Thanks for listening and posting a comment. moto
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Appropriate song for today...Jan 6, 2021. There's certainly dark days ahead for us.
God help us.
The song fits the mood well.
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REALLY cool.
My only a couple of nits:
the doubled vocal is overused so when the UMPF is needed it's already been there.
The drums are too busy in the fills - for my taste though so not a big thing.
Your guitar work is really ace for the tune too.
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Appropriate song for today...Jan 6, 2021. There's certainly dark days ahead for us.
God help us.
The song fits the mood well.
Jan 6th 2021 was both sad and rewarding. It seams the institutions worked in the end. Having said that, this was exactly what I was attempting to convey in the song. Although the immediate crisis has subsided, we remain deeply divided with violence brewing just below the surface.
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REALLY cool.
My only a couple of nits:
the doubled vocal is overused so when the UMPF is needed it's already been there.
The drums are too busy in the fills - for my taste though so not a big thing.
Your guitar work is really ace for the tune too.
Hey Ray, Thanks for the comments. I can't disagree with your comments however, it's all a matter of personal preferences. I would not normally have doubling and harmony on on entire track but once I put it there, I liked it. Drums...ha, Yes they really jump out at times, maybe a bit too much so. However, the original idea of boosting them came from another listener, who liked that effect. Thanks for listening, moto
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Captain,
I always look forward to your guitar playing; now I`m going to look forward to your vocals too; they are a standout here and fittingly passionate for the lyric.
Excellent work!
Robert
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Captain,
I always look forward to your guitar playing; now I`m going to look forward to your vocals too; they are a standout here and fittingly passionate for the lyric.
Excellent work!
Robert Thanks Robert, So glad you're digg'n it!
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Hello Cap'n ...
An excellent write with a fantastic presentation! Very topical and well said. As Floyd mention, "appropriately dark". I always enjoy your music and, in my opinion, this is one of your very best productions. Everything sits where it should and it all meshes into a great listen. Excellent work!
Here's hoping brighter days lie ahead in multiple fronts.
Alan & Di
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Hi, Moto !
I like this tune and your
superb performance really
much, especially I like
those wonderful multiple
voices that you do so good !
A Happy New Year to you
Stay safe and take care !
Cheers
Dani
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Nice job Captain! That guitar sounds really good along with the vocals! T
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Hi CaptainMoto,
I join Scott C, Super solo guitar and great vocal. It is really well done. And the mix is impeccable. I really enjoyed it. You are starting the year 2021 very well.
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Kindly regards
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Hello Cap'n ...
An excellent write with a fantastic presentation! Very topical and well said. As Floyd mention, "appropriately dark". I always enjoy your music and, in my opinion, this is one of your very best productions. Everything sits where it should and it all meshes into a great listen. Excellent work!
Here's hoping brighter days lie ahead in multiple fronts.
Alan & Di Thanks for the kind words. Brighter days would be good, I hope we see them soon. moto
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Hi, Moto !
I like this tune and your
superb performance really
much, especially I like
those wonderful multiple
voices that you do so good !
A Happy New Year to you
Stay safe and take care !
Cheers
Dani Thanks Dani, I went out on a limb with the vocals on this one, glad to see you enjoyed it. moto
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Nice job Captain! That guitar sounds really good along with the vocals! T Thanks you Torrey. moto
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Hi CaptainMoto,
I join Scott C, Super solo guitar and great vocal. It is really well done. And the mix is impeccable. I really enjoyed it. You are starting the year 2021 very well.
Kindly regards
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash Thanks, We are all learning, aren't we! In hope to continue making better music in the new year. moto
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