Originally Posted By: jamestoffee
Well done!

Favorite line, "Gatherin' all that's not on our back, and trade it for some peace of mind."

Great delivery and sentiment well conveyed.

Thanks for sharing.

James


Thank, James. Right? Cast off "stuff" to see the people.

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Marty,

Cool song. Excellent vocal!!

That opening grabs hold and never lets go. The combination of Bass & Guitar & Drums - sweet!!

Dave's guitar is TALKIN'!! LOVE that bite!! Sweeeeet!!

Nice extra tid-bits in the production, too - organ, piano... good mix...

We know what you're talkin' 'bout....fer sure...

smile

fj


Thanks, Floyd. Yes, we speak the same language when it comes to fantasizing utopia. Music and a whole lotta fun.

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hello Marty,

"Workin' hard and killin' time for hardly a pay when Life should be a whole lotta fun", that's what lfe must be, ain't it?
I only think if that was true, it would be boring after some time...

A very nice Blues with a great leadguitar. The lyrics are also very good.
I just had to get used to your way of singing, with the gaps between the words.
As I remember from your other songs you've never done that staccato style so emphatically.
Did you do so because of the tempo of the song or was there another reason?

But whatever reason, I still enjoyed your song,
Hans

Thanks, Hans. Nah, we'd never get bored as long as we have challenges together. I'm not sure of the staccato thing --I just sing what I feel. I'm definitely not a singer, and can't say I ever know what I'm doing at the mic.

Originally Posted By: Tangmo
Great band you put together. Of course, that includes your own bad self and Dave too. The fills are sweet and nasty, the way I'd expect from that Canadian. Yes, I said "nasty--with an "n". They are "tasty" too, but it's the nasty that gets me.

Loved the little catches in your vocal. And I suppose there are more people than usual wanting to "get out of this place" at the moment. Enjoy the tour and let the world see them smiles.

My only crit is that this is a little too slow. When you do it live, I'd pick up the tempo...but up to you, of course.


Haha. Yeah, that nasty is the best taste, and Dave never fails to feel what is right for the song. I'm glad you mentioned the tempo. I slowed it down a bit from how it started because I wanted to give the words a more relaxed delivery, and, yeah, live versions always seem faster, but then for years I played with a drummer who was a caffeine junkie.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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