Originally Posted by rayc
Cool song Andrew - in some ways it could be XTC.
Originally Posted by DC Ron
… I was reminded of the band America in listening to your vocal tracks.
[quote=BYOBand]I liked Ray's comment about XTC. I hear that too.
Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
It sounds old and fresh at the same time and reminds me of someone, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Users have made several comparisons. I heard Squeeze, but maybe that was Black Coffee in Bed hearkening to me.
Thank you to all for your very encouraging feedback!

Regarding comparisons, no doubt I am channeling some of the music I like. I am drenched in British music and, born in 1962, the artists you have referred to were in my ears when I was younger - so much younger than today.

To me, music is like evolution - we immerse ourselves in a primordial soup of music we like - and our own music mimics or adopts what we consider the good traits/genetic code of that and gives it our own interpretation/selection, whether than be consciously or sub-consciously. Sometimes, with adverse consequences for us songwriters because we realise that a melodic line, chord progression, or phrase has been accidentally adopted from one of our favourites.

Also, being born in the UK but now Australian, that might be reflected in my vocal expression as well.

I shall have to re-listen to see if I can detect which parts might do this - but I suspect I am too close to it to see it.

Andrew D

Regards,
Andrew D
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