Whoa! Looks like I haven't replied to some cool comments.

Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
Cool stuff. You can read a lot in those lyrics depending on where you stand.

That's some rowdy guitar tone.
Thanks, Herb. Those lyrics can be argued from both side. hehe "Rowdy" is a great adjective for Dave's tone.

Originally Posted by vicarn
I know what you mean, Marty.
For me and possibly most of us, the start of a new song normally starts with a fair bit of mumbling.
Re the music:
It sounds to my ears that the bass is slightly behind the beat. It may be that you accidently nudged the bass track a couple of ms in your DAW.
I've done it myself a few times. Worth checking.

Vic
Thanks, Vic. I could tell that you would understand how those lyrics came about. Years ago I remember a well-trained drummer telling me to "stay a bit behind the beat for this one." Even after he demonstrated it, I didn't quite get how to "feel" it that way. I may have gotten carried away with this one, but the track wasn't nudged. Thanks, I'll listen more closely and fix it.

Originally Posted by rayc
The 1st minute or so of vocal seems too quiet but then I either get used to it or it lifts.
THat bass not ending is cool.
The bridge does seem to be axiomatic. The rest of the lyric sounds and looks good - leaving space for interpretation by the listener.
Dave's on fire - as usual & not his pants either.
I didn't watch the vid. as Utub wasn't playing nicely.
Good ear, Ray. I can't tell ya how much time I spent on increasing, then decreasing the vocal volume especailly in the beginning. I'd like to believe that you forgot the "E" at the end of your not(e) about the bass. wink "Axiomatic" is the perfect adjective for the Bridge. Sometimes I think Dave's playing is so hot that he might catch his pants on fire.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Really enjoyed this tune! Those progressions are timeless, and you and Dave sound like you're having a ball. Excellent, ambiguous write and solid production throughout. Kudos on the Bb, too!
Thanks, Ron. I'm really diggin' the adjectives today. "Ambiguous" is perfect.

Originally Posted by Scott C
This one seems so esoteric that even I don't know what it means. Marty yo made me spit out my coffee when I read this. Lol. Boy do I love the groove on this. Excellent vocal and lyric. Your basslines were excellent. Such a cool feel. Daves guitar break was excellent as well.
HAhaHA! Glad you guffawed, Scott, but sorry about the coffee loss. Thanks for everything, buddy.

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
“Kingdoms come and go. Sit back and watch the show.”
Indeed but we don’t wanna see ours go. Little tired of the daily show.

Janice commented that the intro reminded her of water swirling.
OK here's the broken record part: Your and Dave's performances are ace.

Great band too ... especially nice piano.

And the video was very complementary to the audio production. (yeah, spelled with an e smile )

Fun but a bit scary -- the norm of late we guess.

J&B
Yeah, you guys are The Best In Show in so many categories, so don't change the channel. Glad you noticed the piano, Bud. There were more than a few measures where he had to be tamed, but he finally played well with others. Janice, doesn't it swirl counterclockwise in your hemisphere? Thanks, you two!!

Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Marty, this one of my favorite songs now---your best lyrics!
Dave guitar, once again, spices up (chili pepper) the instrumentation.
I love that last note!
WOW! Thank you, Scott! Dave is the not-so-secret ingredient that sweetly spices the sauce.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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