Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Marty,
Serious and still so loose its winds up sounding like a jam, as you say.
Excellent lyrics and those guitar breaks are killer; the best part of all are those deep doubled vocals.
Going back for the video.

Robert

Thanks, Robert. A 2-chord jam. Quite fun.

Originally Posted By: RnAM
I knew your pre-title had a familiar ring to it (from way back when I was young):

Puttin' On The Ritz

Good thing you changed the title!

Interesting, somewhat uncanny video! And I immediately identified Dave's power guitar sound :-).

Rob

Thanks, Bob. Yeah, that was the pun, but it seemed more appropriate for a Weird Al Yankovic parody.

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
“He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had.
He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad.
He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel.
This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. “

Absolutely!

What a great write, performances by you and Dave, mix and video we’ve got here, Marty. Those two vocals highlight your big range and that deep devil’s voice is perfect. We both looked forward to the video while listening on SoundCloud and we were NOT disappointed! The bats and the peace signs in Ukrainian colors were excellent.

Dave’s guitar and your bass are so good together and the little nuances are special.

Enjoyed it!

J&B

PS Bud said a three minute jam might make an intro for a 60's jam smile

Thanks for your intent listening skills, J&B. Yeah, I was quite happy finding those Ukrainian peace symbols.

Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Great job. Loved the way the voices work together. Great ideas in here. Cool jam with that bass and lead guitar.

Thanks, Brad. That top guy just wasn't making it on his own, so I brought in the octave to give it a weirder sound, but, as you and I both say, the jam is the best part.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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