It Ain't Easy He's After

We’ve been John Mellencamp fans for decades and have always admired his bands … particularly Kenny Aronoff on drums, the violin ladies and the distorted guitar rhythm. This song is an attempt to produce a rock song with that vibe. Farm Rock? That’s what Tommyad called it on our first attempt 10 years ago - as in Mellencamp and Farm Aid.

And, OK, there’s a cowbell track. smile And, yes, the snare is intentionally loud as Aronoff can and will whack 'em! If inclined check out 😀 Mellencamp’s song “Check It Out” to hear the snare pop.

The title comes from an expression we heard on a tv series. Your time to listen and, if you like, comment are most welcome. Thanks to PG Music, Peter and mr jane. The lyric is on SC.

Janice: lead vocal, harmony vocal, melody & arrangement
Peter: Solo guitar
floyd jane: harmony vocal
Bud: lyric, arrangement, mix and mastering

Vocals (Janice): Rodes NT1 > Scarlet 212 > Logic Pro > Izotope Nectar

Bass: RealTrack 683 Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 > Waves Bass Rider > Logic Pro ChromaGlow

Fiddle: RealTrack 1753: Background Pop8ths Ev 110 > Waves CLA Unplugged

Guitar Rhythm: RealTrack 998: Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispSync Ev 120 Direct Input > Logic Pro > Ribbon 121 Mic Sim > Boutique Retro Distort Amp sim >

Mandolin Rhythm: RealTracks1755:, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110 > Waves CLA Unplugged

Drums: RealDrums RockHardLA > Waves CLA Drums>

Snare: RealDrums RockHardLA > Neutron > Logic Pro ChromaVerb
Cymbal: RealDrums RockHardLA > Logic Pro ChromaVerb

Cowbell: RealDrums CowbellRock > 140 EMT Plate Reverb sim

Mastering chain: Ozone EQ > Oz Stabilizer > Oz Imager > Oz Dynamic EQ > Oz Maximizer > Izotope Tonal Balance > Logic Pro Loudness Meter
It Ain't Easy He's After


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