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After a song like that you really don't have Something To Prove...you already did. I mean, damn! I've heard those drums before, but the way you processed them, I've never heard THOSE drums before! That was insanely powerful. Love it. how many years since you climbed that hill
yet here you are, bragging still If this doesn't set the stage beyond the song in so few words...brilliance! the life of a party you never attended  In a song full of zingers, this zung(?) the most for me. It put a HUGE smile on my face! Great choice of hiring a session guitarist for the solo. Wait a minute...ya could of fooled me! Executed so well! And about that bridge. Perfect change of feel for this song. It created and interesting new direction without sounding at all out of place. It's like the bridge I wanted to hear, but didn't know it until I heard it. One other little note about the bridge. You really had a great song bridge that was thematically burning a bridge simultaneously. That's next level my friend! MY WORRY-I hope this song isn't about me!   In my first listen, it was already stuck in my head. This is a powerful example of excellently written, performed and produced song. Amazed again, yet not surprised. The expectation is always there and exceeded. Thanks for sharing this jaw dropping example!  Been listening to Taylor Swift's re-release of Red. Most of those songs follow this type pattern. A bit of attitude...a bit of fun... Glad the bridge worked for ya! Keep those clouds in your coffee, cloud in your coffee...
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Hello Floyd
Wow !!! What is this for a good rock song ?
There you have to immediately turn up the volume full.
The song is just fun
Since you have hit the bull's eye with me (do you say that with you at all so ???)
Full score Floyd
Gladly more of it
Thanks a lot
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Andi ;-) Thanks, Andi. BIAB has an amazing amount of RealTracks and RealDrums to create a wide variety of Rock productions. We are only limited by our own imaginations...
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Yes! I love it when you put on your rock hat, floyd  What a big, powerful sound! Love the kick. Lyrics ring true, see that all the time over on fb with all the arm chair music experts who talk the talk but haven't actually walked the walk. One of your best vocals I think. Mix sounds great, always a treat to listen through the 'phones. One of my favorites from you I think, loved it!
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Rockin' brother! I hear ya with the message. Funny lyrics!! Great, fun, entertaining song dude. By the way, I have something to prove and I'm coming at ya soon with my new piano tune. I am having a blast on the pianer man. Thanks for getting me into it.
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Seems Floyd always has something to say, and he says it with an honest, no holds barred quality. This one is destined to be in his top tier.
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Easily one of your better writes and sessions.
So much to like in this. I like the drums and glad to see it was P&W drums..... Nice treatment.
I like the vox.. Is there a slight chorus on the vox? I hear doubling but it sounds like some FX there too. Either way.... really good work.
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Wow, that had an angry edge to it, caught me off guard. I like your rocking side, wouldn't mind hearing more songs like this. Great work as always.
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Floyd...great in your face song...reminds me thematically of "Get Over It" by the Eagles for some reason...super vocal, harmonies and band...really enjoyed...Dan Dan - nice to have you drop in for a listen & comment. Thanks! floyd
Amazing! The big vocal sound alone is worth the price of admission.
This should be on the PG Music sampler disc!
Great write, performance, mix, lyric and the overall production shines.
That's certainly how it's done.
Peter
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FJ,
ohh yeah, the power of conditioning...
Wow! That woke me up. Excellent message masterfully delivered! Such a big production. FJ, one of your best tunes this year hands down. Very rounded production. Ace vocals. Liked it. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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Wonderful recording. Excellent song. A Bruce type song and the band sounds like the E Street Band to boot. Outstanding vocal delivery. Nice work.
Great line:
"the life of a party you never attended"
Thanks, jpt3. Any time I use BIAB to do a more Rock-leaning song, it tends to have that Springsteen flavor. Kind of the "way I hear it". I think BIAB could be used a lot more for Rock than it is (at least here in the Showcase...) I haven't heard your voice stride like this before.
There's an excellent clarity and edge to the annoyed fj.
Good use of analogies.
The band keeps up the pace and the snare thumps the table to make the point.
Excellent writing, ace narrative, terrific arrangement and, a wonderful vocal performance.
A song that can be aimed, Woody Guthrie style, at many folk high n low.
Thanks for the great comments, ray. fj.
like the simplicity of the song start, and then the build up.
as always v v nice vocs. like the subtle voc doubles.
i like that lyric bout 'big man big talk etc..'
EXCELLENT BGV's at 2m14 secs etc. very well done mate.
and then the way the lead comes in etc..nice.
classic nice ending.
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That was a blast to listen to!  Love the snark. That pretty much covers it. HA!
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Hey Floyd ...
So good to hear another masterpiece from you after my extended absence from the forum. I actually listened to part of it several days ago, but just now had the time to comment. Listened to it all the way through this time. Strong, powerful and catchy! The intro and vocals are what really caught my attention. Everything is terrific, but those two things shined slightly brighter than everything else for me. As always ... so well done!@
Take care ...
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Didn't expect such an angry rocker, but it is surprisingly good. The band works well and shows how good BIAB is also at creating heavier sounding rock. Catchy melody. Mixed nicely. The vocals deliver the message clearly, really feels like the story tells about a real big mouth person. The strong backing vocals together with the chord progression bring some nice memories of the 80's.
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Oh, yes, I see the moniker of "Expert" here above my avatar and cringe. Actually I think I could more easily prove that I'm not. As for Floyd Jane --haha. I remember someone once telling me that if you can't catch a producers attention in the first 15 seconds, you're time is up. It wouldn't take anyone more than 5 seconds to be totally taken away by your magic. Of course you're not talking about you in this song, and I totally agree with your sentiment.
Man, your vocal always shows why it deserves center stage. This is a wonderfully aggressive song that is perfect for the lyrics, and you belt it out with such a strong feeling. Your songs --this one included-- always have a cool story that is brought out so very well with the lyrics and music. Your songs are permanently installed on my phone and are my go-to travel tunes. Not sure what that proves, but it's not uncommon for someone next to me at a traffic light to smile and nod to the groove. Marty - You write the best reviews!! HA! Much appreciated. That "Expert" tag just shows up at some point on our avatars - simply by virtue of numbers. Kind of proves-the-point of the song, eh? Of course, at some point they will label you a "Veteran". Does that mean "has been"??? I don't know... Hi Floyd,
I think it was about time to write these lyrics - and as everybody would have expected you wrote them extremely well. You're so right, man. And don't you think that this is a special American phenomenin...
Great uptempo rocker (was surprised to see they were P&W styles), as always remarkably well sung - you just hammered your anger and scorn all out. Superb.
Stay safe,
Stefan Thanks for the nice words, Stefan!!! Floyd,
Great song! Love the rock edge. Your vocal is awesome as always.
Big hard-hitting mix. Excellent!!!
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floyd,
Powerful sound.
Gorgeous Vocals!
This Rock tune is very nice.
A majestic performance is delivered with the chord progression I - VIm - IV - V7, the royal road of pop music.
I think this is the area you are most good at.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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These days, all you have to do is tell people over and over and over how good you are...that you are an expert.
The BS is piled so high no one can see over it.
I like that just as much as the lyrics........which I like A LOT!!!!
I love songs that just spit attitude!!!!!.......sometimes you just gotta let it out, and nobody can do that any better than you my friend!!!! I find it cathartic to hear you sing this!!!! Everything done perfectly!!!! You are D' MAN!!!!! Take care, Greg Thanks, Greg!! (We need to see more of you! around here...keep those great songs coming...) WOW Floyd Jane!
I believe you just became the country music version of Bruce Springsteen! Bruce Jane, Kinda has a nice ring to it??? Brilliant writing! Excellent use of the BIAB and playing. Honestly, I have to tell you, I think this is my favorite FJ song yet! I'd say that writer's block got busted. Kinda like Chuck Norris Karate chopping through a concrete block! Floyd Norris???
I can identify with all of the lyrics having spent 21 years in the Army. When you sang "you earned the right to wear it on your sleeve" I immediately thought of how many civilians used to brag that they would have been the toughest guy in the Rangers or Special Forces if they joined the Army. But they wouldn't let some drill sergeant tell them what to do...
Wow, You've really nailed this personality type! Bawb - thanks for the great review. Appreciated... Cool lyric Floyd. Loved the hard driving backtrack. Another super vocal. Production was perfect. Well done.
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WOW! This has killer vocals, a spot on timely lyric and the band to go with them.
As others have mentioned this has a Springsteen feel to it and those drums are just awesome.
There are few accolades to add after reading all the preceding responses. Dittos to them all. Your use of BiaB tracks has always been a showcase on the showcase and this is no exception.
And, but assuredly not last, THAT MIX. Zero mud, every track has it's place on the soundstage but w/o sounding isolated. Magic.
Your artwork is so good!
You moved the bar into the stratosphere!
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Floyd,
Dang, you just nailed this one. I think this might be the best write from you I’ve seen—so focused on the message, so tight. And then you add the great production, and a killer vocal. This is a hit song . . . or should be, IMHO. How do you get the BIAB drums to pop like that? I just can’t ever get them to shine like that. Love the guitar solo, love the sweet harmonies. Outstanding in every way!!!
My very humble regards,
Deej Thanks for the really nice review, Deej. I almost always treat the RealDrums the same way. Usually, I leave the reverb that is added by BIAB. I max out the volume. Then export the track. Import into Studio One Professional and add the prest S1 Drumgroup. It includes an EQ and a Multiband Compressor. Occasionally, I will bump up the high end of the EQ to add a bit more snap to the snare, but if that caused the hi-hats or cymbals to be "too crispy" I don't do that... And that is about it (except for setting the volume - which some folks tend to make too soft). Floyd,
Wow, great song and vocals! Peter - it is always nice to have you weigh in on a song/production... HUGE thanks to YOU and your team for making this all possible. Magic!!!
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Hmmm, the backstory inspiration behind this write could be entertaining as well I think... You've put it all together on this one, from the outstanding choice of instruments, the arrangement and top level production. A "little bit of" this song's antagonist really does go "a long way."
Enjoyed my listen.
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Yes! I love it when you put on your rock hat, floyd What a big, powerful sound! Love the kick. Lyrics ring true, see that all the time over on fb with all the arm chair music experts who talk the talk but haven't actually walked the walk. One of your best vocals I think. Mix sounds great, always a treat to listen through the 'phones. One of my favorites from you I think, loved it! Thanks, Dave! Can't ask for better comments than that!! Rockin' brother! I hear ya with the message. Funny lyrics!! Great, fun, entertaining song dude. By the way, I have something to prove and I'm coming at ya soon with my new piano tune. I am having a blast on the pianer man. Thanks for getting me into it. David - thanks... cool new wild-man avatar!!!
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