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Unspoken Lies I usually write my songs using my guitar, but this one I wrote at the piano; although, I don't think it makes much of a difference. It's standard fare. The Band: RT1690 Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopPromise RT2474 Bass, Acoustic RT2692 Organ, Rhythm ModernPop RT3267 Cello, Background CelticAir RealDrums-ModernPopBallad Virtual Guitarist Sparkle Lyrics are on SoundCloud
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Hi Scott,
blessed are those who have never found themselves in that situation. I'm not one of those blessed, so the lyrics stirred up some not so pleasent memories. It really catches that mood very well!
And also musically it's a very good song - not so easy to sing I feel, but you did very well. Like so often before I liked your BGV (it always takes me pretty long to get that together in my own songs...).
Great choice of RTs, very nice: The cello falling .
I really love it !
All the best,
Stefan
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Hello Ez ...
This really a well-done song. The lyric is so good and the backing tracks are perfect. I believe this is one of your very best vocals. The harmonies are to die for. It's virtually impossible to not listen all the way through. If I could write and perform a song so elegantly, I would be so thankful and proud.
I found the drum track to be very interesting. I wouldn't have thought of using a "busy" track but it works so good. For me, this song is a great reference for creating a terrific song. Thanks so much for this treat. Best to you ...
Alan
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The piano chord progression sounds great and your vocal melody tied in with that really well.
sad song, sad enough to be country but I'm glad you eschewed that option.
Well done.
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Hi Scott,
Really like the vocal and harmonies in this one! Good melody too.
Lots of great lines, my favorite:
"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true"
Wasn't sure about that virtual guitarist initially, but I warmed up to it as the song progressed.
Good song, enjoyed!
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Scott,
Excellent song... Love the production!
Some great lines as well.
"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true
The images blur
‘Til I can’t see what was you"
Loved it.
Bob
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Hey Scott,
This sounds really good!!
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Hi Scott,
blessed are those who have never found themselves in that situation. I'm not one of those blessed, so the lyrics stirred up some not so pleasent memories. It really catches that mood very well!
And also musically it's a very good song - not so easy to sing I feel, but you did very well. Like so often before I liked your BGV (it always takes me pretty long to get that together in my own songs...).
Great choice of RTs, very nice: The cello falling .
I really love it !
All the best,
Stefan Stefan, it's always good to hear from you! Hello Ez ...
This really a well-done song. The lyric is so good and the backing tracks are perfect. I believe this is one of your very best vocals. The harmonies are to die for. It's virtually impossible to not listen all the way through. If I could write and perform a song so elegantly, I would be so thankful and proud.
I found the drum track to be very interesting. I wouldn't have thought of using a "busy" track but it works so good. For me, this song is a great reference for creating a terrific song. Thanks so much for this treat. Best to you ...
Alan Thank you for the kind assessment, Alan! The piano chord progression sounds great and your vocal melody tied in with that really well.
sad song, sad enough to be country but I'm glad you eschewed that option.
Well done. Ray, I never thought about country, but I did toy around with the idea of a lone acoustic guitar. Hi Scott,
Really like the vocal and harmonies in this one! Good melody too.
Lots of great lines, my favorite:
"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true"
Wasn't sure about that virtual guitarist initially, but I warmed up to it as the song progressed.
Good song, enjoyed!
Thanks, Dave. I use the VG occasionally and thought this one gave it a slight percussive rhythm. Scott,
Excellent song... Love the production!
Some great lines as well.
"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true
The images blur
‘Til I can’t see what was you"
Loved it.
Bob Thanks for the feedback, Bob.
Hey Scott,
This sounds really good!!
Thanks so much, David!
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The lovely melody and excellent vocal make this feel almost uplifting, despite the desolation of the lyrics. Very good indeed, Scott.
Regards,
Leon
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Hi Scott.
I very much like this song and my partner Mary (the reluctant rock star) commented that she likes your voice .
<"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true
The images blur
‘Til I can’t see what was you
We can’t go back
And there’s nothing for us here
All these fragments of love
Slowly disappear">
Great lyrics and very true . An excellent write and production Scott. Kudos.
regards
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Good sounding mix.
Well done.
moto
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Scott,
Excellent tune. Masterful work on melody and lyrics! Very opened and easy listening tune. Vocals is one of your best, especially how well they eqd and sit in the mix. Overall production is done very professionally. I liked everything about this tune but that guitar (sparkle?) sorry. I think it takes away a little from whole experience. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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Good song sung well. Great work all the way around.
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Excellent choice of the cello, Ezekiel. That and the emotion in your vocal really tell the story the lyrics suggest. "Scattered fragments of love slowly disappear." Sadness is never so deep as when it can't be fixed.
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Really nice song - beautifully sung - wonderful harmonies and lovely instrumental parts.
(I'd be inclined to drop the volume of the guitar.)
Really excellent work.
Peter
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Hi Ezekiel's Storm,
Beautiful suite of chords on which the piano and the cello bring a plus. Your voice is pleasant and lends itself well to the melody. Well done.
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I like the piano. Well written tune. Nice use of the band too. Great clear vocal recording. Good one.
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The lovely melody and excellent vocal make this feel almost uplifting, despite the desolation of the lyrics. Very good indeed, Scott.
Regards,
Leon Thanks Leon Hi Scott.
I very much like this song and my partner Mary (the reluctant rock star) commented that she likes your voice .
<"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true
The images blur
‘Til I can’t see what was you
We can’t go back
And there’s nothing for us here
All these fragments of love
Slowly disappear">
Great lyrics and very true . An excellent write and production Scott. Kudos.
regards
Gary. Gary, thanks. And tell Mary "thank you" too. Good sounding mix.
Well done.
moto Thanks a bunch, Cap'n! Scott,
Excellent tune. Masterful work on melody and lyrics! Very opened and easy listening tune. Vocals is one of your best, especially how well they eqd and sit in the mix. Overall production is done very professionally. I liked everything about this tune but that guitar (sparkle?) sorry. I think it takes away a little from whole experience. Thank you for sharing.
Misha. Thanks, Misha. I invested in a better microphone, and I have noticed an improvement in the vocal sound, especially with the treble frequencies.
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EZ,
"Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true
The images blur
‘Til I can’t see what was you"
Nice.
A good write.
(I think it's a good idea to switch to piano once in a while for writing...)
Good production. Really nice vocals and BGVs. Very good mix.
Sounds good.
fj
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"It’s time to open our hearts
To what’s deep inside
We can’t hide anymore
From these unspoken lies
Old photographs
Tell the stories we want to still be true
The images blur
‘Til I can’t see what was you"
To present an oft told sad scenario in such a fresh and richly imaged write is no small
feat ... Well done! Most impressive.
And the emotive vocals, excellent band and fine mix nailed the feel. Sad but very engaging.
A really outstanding production.
J&B
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