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Hi All,

Here's something called DOESN'T MATTER.

Clear the skies clear the decks
I see you coming like a big train wreck
I guess I should have expected you
I know all about Leather Lou
What he did and didn’t do
But that doesn’t matter
Does it to you

You waltz in like a long lost tune
Swaying soft in the half-lit room
Spinning stories and your big schemes
With a jacket worn at the seams
A bag full of stolen dreams
But that doesn’t matter
So it seems

I light a candle let the wax run thin
Watch it pool where your words have been
History lingers like an old rusted dent
But the truth has a sharper scent
And love ain't built on a frame that’s bent
Just the ashes and echoes
Of discontent

Clear the skies clear the decks
I see you coming like a big train wreck
I guess I should have expected you
I know all about Leather Lou
What he did and didn’t do
But that doesn’t matter
Does it to you
No that doesn’t matter
Does it to you

BIAB Tracks:
3588: Bass, Electric, RadioPop
3877: Tin Whistle, Background
2935: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm, FolkPulse
3710: Guitar, Acoustic, RhythmJamRock
3329: Guitar, Electric, ModernFunk
RealDrums: Rock16ths
Other Notes:
Pre-Production: Track Editing GarageBand & Logic Pro
Izotope Ozone 10 Elements & Ozone 11
Izotope Nectar 3 Elements for Vocals
Izotope Plasma for Instrument Tracks Processing
Waves Vocal Rider
Mic: Logitech Blue Yeti
Final Track Mix & Master: Logic Pro

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

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Again, a super ambiguous lyric from you, Bob.
Gets the imagination working.
I love the guitar licks and other instruments when they kick in, too.

Vic

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Wow Bob!

These lyrics are incredible. May be my favorite lyrics by you so far

Fabulous.

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Very well done Bob. Beautiful voice, the orchestration and mixing are also excellent.
Laurent

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Vic,

That's very kind. Thank you.

Bob

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Bob, very cool character sketch. Love the acoustic start and when the full band kicks in. The tin whistle was a nice touch, too. The guitar solo and fills are nice, and the volume swells/fades remind me of a "big train wreck". Masterful work. smile


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David,

I appreciate that - thank you.

Bob

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So good, Bob. You vocal is always so engaging. It's like when you sing E.F. Hutton is talking --d'ya remember that commercial? I was so engrossed in your vocal without any recognition of what you were saying that I actually jumped when the guitar came in to interrupt --so appropriately well. Woke me up to the lyrics. When you write 'em, they matter.


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Bob.

I look forward to clicking Play when I see a new post from you.

THIS is what is all about.
So Damn Good.
So original.

You are a Songwriter.
You are a Singer.
You are a Producer.
You are a Artist.

And you seem to getting Better all the time.

A fan.

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Nice job.

My only nit is the guitar fill volume levels are all over the place.


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Laurent,

Thank you - that's very kind.

Bob

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Bob you are fantastic story teller.
Outstanding arrangement.
As usual outstanding vocal and lyrics
One of if not your best to date


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Ron,

Thanks so much - I appreciate that.

Bob

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Bob, this easily one of your best lyrics. The poetic nature of your writing always inspires me. Whenever I am coming up with something I try to remember to include some of the poetic elements that come so naturally to you. Great job, Tom

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Marty,

That's very kind and appreciated - thank you.

Bob

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Floyd,

Thanks so much. That means a lot...

Bob

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Another excellent song and arrangement, Bob, but after the 1st verse the vocals are too low in volume.


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#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
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Herb,

Thanks. Yeah, the volume effect was intentional to add some variation.

Bob

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Mario,

Thank you. That's very kind.

Bob

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Bob,

This is just so dang good! Loved this, in particular:

You waltz in like a long lost tune
Swaying soft in the half-lit room
Spinning stories and your big schemes
With a jacket worn at the seams
A bag full of stolen dreams
But that doesn’t matter
So it seems

You're a fabulous storybook on two legs. You have some of the best lyrics on this forum. And you have the most unique way with words that just scream , "Ain't this good?!"

You're not just a storyteller; you put the listener square in the middle of the scene. That takes serious talent, and you have plenty of it. You're a musical artist.

Alan


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