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Another collab. from John Vaughan and I. I'm not great at genre cataggories but how about Soft Rock? Hows the mix? Vic Drums: Folk 16ths Bass: 3585, Organ: 686 Guitars: 1030,1257,2636 https://on.soundcloud.com/DVkPD It's not what you say © 2022 Vaughan & Arnold V Don't want to keep you up, go back to sleep I'll call you back sometime in the week I'll say goodnight, press that dot on my phone This conversation's over and done. V So tired of asking when you'll be free all I get is "Busy. Leave it with me". Like a fool I wait around, twiddling my thumbs Should have known your answer never comes C It's not what you say, it's what you don't. Why do you say that you will when you wont Our love story reads like that memo you wrote Too short to be what I'm needing the most V Picking up your photograph from the bedside Thinking I'll forget all about you in time, Then my stupid heart starts beating away and I'm wondering who you're meeting today Ch. It's not what you say, it's what you don't. Why do you say that you will when you wont Our love story reads like a hand written note Too short to be what I'm needing the most Inst. Br. Friends think it's about time I spoke up They say it's about time that I woke up Ch.2 It's not what you say, it's what you don't. Why do you say that you will when you wont Our love story reads like a hand written note Too short to be what I'm needing the most
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Hey Vic...I'm listening on earbuds and the mix sounds fine....the drums IMO are eating up the mix...I'm not sure I like the 16ths...I'd love to hear it with a solid rock 8ths beat kit...good write as usual...your material is always quality stuff!
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Good song with a nice upbeat feel and a story that a lot of people can relate to.
I agree with Dan about the drums, I think they are to busy for the song.
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Cool, Vic. You and John are on a roll, and I'm glad we get to hear it. Well written with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics. I like the vocal alot, but agree with Dan above about the drums. The song could be more dynamic if you use different (simpler) drums for the verses and save this busy one for the choruses. Still, I might be grasping at straws to make such a good song better when it's already so good.
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Vic,
I like this tune! I have no problem with the busy drums in the verses! As long as they fit your vision for the song is all that matters! Great vocal! I wish BIAB realtracks would do realistic pushes slightly ahead of the beat, without having to manually edit the individual tracks (ie: the chorus section in this) but I guess the tech hasn't advanced that far yet! Still fine work though!
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Thanks Firesong.
You could be right about the drums.
Maybe too busy in the choruses. I'll take a look.
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Thank you BD.
I'm having another look at them.
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Thank you Marty.
I thought the drums were busier in the chorus but maybe a little too busy.
I switched to a different kit now.
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Vic,
I like the BAND. On my speakers, i thought the drums were okay.
A nice driving rhythm to the track and the melody. I thought there was a mis-match between the drive of the track and the message of the lyric. Your 3rd verse switches from 2nd person to 3rd person.
I like your vocals on this.
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Thanks Torrey.
Yes, BIAB isn’t perfect yet. The pushes drop some notes just when you need them. Maybe one day it’ll come.
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Thanks Floyd.
You probably listened to the new drum version.
Well spotted on that line in the 3rd verse. I missed that one. Changed now.
I'll keep the style though. It's more of an unrequited, or one sided love song.
The style expresses a little anger I think.
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i'm ok with the drums...maybe given the song style a less strident forward and more subtle 'snare' ??.
nice lyrics.
merry xmas.
om
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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Hi Vic
Great song
I like the drums. Does not bother me at all
When the organ comes in on the chorus it's a highlight.
Sounds great
Thanks for sharing
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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This is great. For genre, it kind of reminds of acoustic Who, or something from Tommy. I would never utter the Who and soft rock in the same breath so I don't know man. Who songs?? Who are you???  Pete Townshend?? Classic rock????
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Thank you OM.
A merry one to you too.
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Merry Christmas to you, Andi.
Thanks for the comment.
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Thanks David.
Strange you should mention The Who. The first band I was in at the age of 15 had Roger Daltrey as our vocalist. It seemed like soft rock then.
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You've shared a stage with the best Vic including the Beatles!
Quite a career my friend
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Vic, as I’ve mentioned before, you and John make a great team. I enjoyed it very much, Tom
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Hullo John.
I didn't know you were in this BIAB of brothers.
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