Originally Posted by Mark K
Actual "drowning in hurt" is inspiration for some of the best blues songs. I don't know if you are/were actually drowning in hurt, but good song nonetheless. Enjoyed the listen.
Thanks, Mark. Yeah, a lot of Blues songs would have me drowning in hurt at quarter to three in the morning while wondering if I can fit all my stuff into a matchbox. Nah, I wasn't drowning, but I know a lot of folks who once were. Ironically it was the Blues that saved them.

Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Sounds like a song that goes along with a bottle and a bar stool.
This is not the standard upbeat Marty fare. Good job capturing the mood with the music and instrumentation. I think that note at 3:30 ("drowning") is the highest one I've heard you sing. Excellent song.
PG Music should hire you and Dave to lay down some tracks.
THanks, Scott. You're right. Although I've hit the G(4) a couple times for harmony where I can hide the flaws, this time I had to practice that F(4) over and over and wait for the right day to record.

Originally Posted by rayc
Sorry, when I arrived at MIRE my brain took me to Mac & Myre For Hire.
That meant I had to stop, regather & start again which was fine because it's a cracker of a song with the magic combo of your voice n bass with Dave's axe.
ACE
Haha. Thanks, Ray. Not sure of your reference. But are you saying when you heard the word "mire" your brain was s distracted by a jingle or slogan? Ha, if so, that's perfect --for the jingle, I mean. That's exactly what commercials are supposed to do. If so, send the writer my congrats.

Originally Posted by Deej56
Marty,

You have this whole blues thing down, my friend. Smoky, bruising emotion drips from every note. Dave slays on that guitar, but no surprise there. Excellent vocal work as well. It’s got it all! Killer blues tune.

Deej
Hi, Deej. Thanks for the listen and the comment. We appreciate it.

Originally Posted by BobLMusic
Nice blues, Marty!

I enjoyed your vocals, lyrics and Dave's guitar work, well done!
Thanks for the listen and your comment, Bob.

Originally Posted by Al-David
You gentlemen make coming to the forum a great experience. Almost everyone on the forum creates some terrific music. But your music has that little extra that makes the spolight shine a wee bit brighter.

Nice!!!

Alan
Ha, thanks, Alan. You and I think a bit alike because that's how I feel about your music.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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