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I Want To Live #648316 03/24/21 08:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	I Want To Live Here's an ode to the will of life, circling around the same subject as my previous song, but this time from a completely different angle, with bit more (dry) humor. The chorus melody came to me in a dream, where I was singing it loud and for a long time, it was simple and easy to remember (I can't be sure whether it's original...) Thus less complex chords than usually. Unfortunately I didn't remember anything about the lyrics or the song title in the morning, but I knew immediately that the song should use the new ska RTs (BIAB 2020 was just released at that time). I'm glad that BIAB makes it so easy to explore different genres, I hope this change is not too drastic I left some rough edges there, I think it's ok to sound bit unfinished, but of course you may disagree RealDrums: SkaFastPopWes FootStompJig2 FootStompKlezmer2 Cowbell2 AfucheShakerEv8[single] RealTracks: Electric bass, SkaPunkPopAb #3489 Electric guitar, Rhythm SkaFastPop #3493 Electric guitar, Rhythm SkaFastPunk #3494 Electric guitar soloist PunkMurray #2586 3528:Vocals, Background GospelCool2-part Sw16 075 HALF-TIME 687:Harmonica, Background Pop Ev 165 Jaw Harp, Rhythm Folk16thsFastRoots #3426 Vocals by me Mixed in CakeWalk by BandLab Lyrics: I want to live through the painful stabs the itching and scratching due the crabs my best years through the mud to plod waiting in vain for the rescue squad. I want to live in the hope and trust before my stage is cosmic dust that the last ten minutes of this passion play would be cheering and hurray. I have chosen my own way my risks are rewarded with this pain no praising for the roles I tried an angel not walking by my side. At least I've learned one thing in grime praying for mercy is waste of time but I still want to fight and paste the iron in my blood to taste. I want to live... On this beach when aged with rust it's futile to look for youthful lust yet again another shameful fall same drunken humping to recall. Years have filled me with regret there has never been no one else to pet. Wish before I'm ash in a bowl someone sees my burning soul. I want to live... Powerless look by the hills the crawl in the pit of the old age ills lonely singing is a hurting knife at the last sips from the mug of life. Although the grief overflows my cup I'm never going to give life up. Dregs will give me my last high my medicine to softly die. I want to live... ------------- Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648358 03/24/21 01:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	Wow! That moves quickly. Interesting. moto An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648372 03/24/21 02:54 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,584 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,584 Sacramento, California	Well, that was something else. I want to live through the painful stabs the itching and scratching due the crabs Certainly not lyrics I expected. Interesting write, especially juxtaposed against less cheery (but still positive) lyrics. Darn it, a song that challenges my expectations. Nicely done. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648397 03/24/21 07:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,034 Aichi, Japan animarorecords Veteran
animarorecords Veteran Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,034 Aichi, Japan	Janne, It's a very fun song. Certainly, this song is a completely different attempt for you. I also agree with that BIAB makes it so easy to explore different genres. The chord progression is simple at first, but your personality will come out in the middle. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648398 03/24/21 07:48 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,644 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,644 Sydney Australia	Janne, That's completely different from your usual song. Very interesting, quick moving and a melodic chorus. Complex and interesting lyrics. A well written and performed piece. Peter

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648469 03/25/21 06:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Janne, A wild dream song ( isn`t that frustrating-you hear something so clearly in that other world that falls into the depths so fast on waking). There`s no time to blink in this- a tumble of thoughts with a keen self deprecating humour. I enjoyed bopping and listening closely to your zany musical life reflections! Robert

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648473 03/25/21 06:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 2,493 Netherlands, Haarlem Birchwood Veteran
Birchwood Veteran Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 2,493 Netherlands, Haarlem	Hello Jannesan, Something completely different from the four songs I listened before yours! They were more understated while you introduced a joyful 'fancy fair'! But a bit cynical in a very nice way: "Dregs will give me my last high my medicine to softly die. I want to live..." You did a very good job on this one Janne! With very nice vocals too. But I bet you were breathless at the end of this song, weren't you? I can imagine how it worked out in your head in the middle of the night. Have more of these kind of nights... Hans Hans Berkhout (Birchwood) https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648493 03/25/21 07:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,969 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,969 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Wowser Jumped into that. Made me sit up in my chair lol. Very cool tune. Very different in a good way. Loved the lyric. Well done. Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648499 03/25/21 09:49 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,362 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,362 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Janne ... This song pops! From the first note to the last, it's pure excitement. yes, different from your usual but a real nice change. Full of energy and non-stop fun! Great job. The mix is strong and really moves the song along. Take care. Alan BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648560 03/25/21 04:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,960 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,960 Cooran Queensland Australia	This is my favourite of your songs. The ska bounce and pace juxtaposed with the dark humour of the lyric and the ultimate optimism works for me. I'm not keen on the harmonica, solo or female vocal but they are peripheral. Excellent. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: I Want To Live CaptainMoto #648643 03/26/21 05:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto Wow! That moves quickly. Interesting. moto Thanks moto for your listen and interesting comment Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live dcuny #648644 03/26/21 06:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: dcuny Well, that was something else. I want to live through the painful stabs the itching and scratching due the crabs Certainly not lyrics I expected. Interesting write, especially juxtaposed against less cheery (but still positive) lyrics. Darn it, a song that challenges my expectations. Nicely done. Thanks David for your kind comment I'm glad I manage to surprise and challenge your expectation It was refreshing to write something that is not too serious and there was no need to smooth every edge. Maybe my subconscious wanted this breakaway... Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live animarorecords #648645 03/26/21 06:11 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: animarorecords It's a very fun song. Certainly, this song is a completely different attempt for you. I also agree with that BIAB makes it so easy to explore different genres. The chord progression is simple at first, but your personality will come out in the middle. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki Adachi for your nice comment Glad you thought it was fun, yes there are many funny lines I really enjoyed writing, although overall the song is more like a fighting song. Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648682 03/26/21 09:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,396 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,396 GA USA	Robert said, "there's no time to blink in this- a tumble of thoughts with a keen self deprecating humour. I enjoyed bopping and listening closely to your zany musical life reflections!" That is a great thoughtful summary of your song. Janice was literally dancing around the studio -- you'd have to see it to believe it. Bud is used to it BiaB + talent + genre exploration yields some fascinating productions and this is certainly one. A different path but we enjoyed your little journey! J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos are here on our website.

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648686 03/26/21 10:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2020 Posts: 1,572 Belgium Derochette Expert
Derochette Expert Joined: May 2020 Posts: 1,572 Belgium	Hi jannesan, Original song both in the lyrics and the arrangement chosen. The choirs go well. It's pleasant and fun. Well done Kindly regard Derochette alias JaniJackFlash Kindly regards Derochette alias JaniJackFlash

Re: I Want To Live jannesan #648750 03/26/21 03:19 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,734 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,734	Janne, Wow! Really fun tune. Composition is brilliant. Instrument choices are very magnetic. Lyrics are super! Reminded me of a band Sublime, but much more positive. Liked it. Thank you for sharing! Misha.

Re: I Want To Live PeterF #649127 03/29/21 06:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: PeterF That's completely different from your usual song. Very interesting, quick moving and a melodic chorus. Complex and interesting lyrics. A well written and performed piece. Peter Thanks Peter for your positive comment Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live Robertkc #649129 03/29/21 06:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: Robertkc Janne, A wild dream song ( isn`t that frustrating-you hear something so clearly in that other world that falls into the depths so fast on waking). There`s no time to blink in this- a tumble of thoughts with a keen self deprecating humour. I enjoyed bopping and listening closely to your zany musical life reflections! Robert Thanks Robert for your kind words Yes, I remember writing a hit song in a dream, but couldn't recall in the morning, that's really frustrating. But luckily in this case I had the chorus melody, because I sang it long enough to remember it Glad you liked the pace and thoughts, self deprecating humour - that was new concept to me - maybe there is that also, although it's more like cursing the circumstances than (him)self. Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live Birchwood #649130 03/29/21 06:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: Birchwood Something completely different from the four songs I listened before yours! They were more understated while you introduced a joyful 'fancy fair'! But a bit cynical in a very nice way: "Dregs will give me my last high my medicine to softly die. I want to live..." You did a very good job on this one Janne! With very nice vocals too. But I bet you were breathless at the end of this song, weren't you? I can imagine how it worked out in your head in the middle of the night. Have more of these kind of nights... Hans Thanks Hans your insightful review "joyful 'fancy fair'" that's nicely said, and I can agree with that. Actually this wasn't difficult to sing (except 'risks'), because the tempo is so fast that a section is finished before you need to breathe. Sure, I have many dream songs to be finished, although not this fast paced, I hope to finish during this year at least a song called Drinking (With Joyful Feeling) Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I Want To Live Scott C #649610 04/01/21 06:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland jannesan OP Veteran
OP jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,262 Finland	Originally Posted By: Scott C Wowser Jumped into that. Made me sit up in my chair lol. Very cool tune. Very different in a good way. Loved the lyric. Well done. Thanks Scott for liking out loud my song and commenting nicely Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

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