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UNWINDING Anyone here have the experience of being handed a complete mess of a ball of yarn with the sweet request "Can you untangle this, dear??" ------ As we sit here unwinding The tangled thread of our life, See all the partings and bindings-- Together, husband and wife. The little unplanned surprises-- Twists and switch-backs and turns-- The action falls and then rises-- Comings, goings, returns. Untie the knots, Unravel our story's line; Unwind the past to find Our true path. This big ball of confusion's Just one elegant strand; These knots are simply illusions, Lying right in our hands. One more knot to unravel, One more snag's all we've got; Then off on smooth, clear traveling.. Oops, one more blessed knot.. ====================== _TEAK Demo - Teak Woodblock Slow Bossa 711: Bossa Bass, 1215: Bossa Vibes 1103: Bossa Groove, Nylon Guitar 1104: Bossa Groove, Nylon Guitar (bridge) 1661: Piano Acoustic BossaNY (bridge) RD's Conga, Shaker, Woodblocks..BossaLewis and BossaTerryClark (Bridge) MIDI: Strings, Tambourine, Piano
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Whether it's tangled yarn or a fine-chain necklace or the cords on a Holland blind, they certainly remind us of the knottiness of life which, if I'm not mistaken can be trickier to unravel than tangible things.
Clever song, neatly rendered and backed by a suitably crafted band. Great job!
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HAHA. It's usually old cords, but, yeah, I'm with ya, Tom. Man, what an unusual song idea, and you brought it out so well --and relatable. I get the metaphor. What a terrific band you brought in to untangle the problem and they straightened it all right out. Good vocal, too. Much enjoyed.
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vibey...great lyrics...lovely vocals.
nice sound picture.
kudos and happiness.
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Brian, Marty, om...thanks for taking a listen and your comments are most appreciated!!
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Untangling.... I don't like that job.
Nice song on the topic.
Vibes.... I don't hear those very often. Good choice
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Hi, Tom. A clever write, and an good arrangement to match. Well done!
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Herb and David, thanks for checking it out and glad you liked it!
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Hi Tom.
I love this groove, your instrument choices and the arrangement. I was transported back to the 1960s in a most pleasurable way. You've done a great job with this extended metaphor. I've never thought above relationships through this particular perspective, but it really is powerful. I really liked what you have created.
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Tom, and outstanding song
Loved your vocal and lyrics
That vibraphone was a super
Super backing tracks and mix
Loved it.
PS - I haven't untangled yarn but don't even think about me untangling Christmas tree lights!
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Noel and Mario, thanks for letting me tell my "yarn"...and for the feedback!
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Nice bit of soothing bossa and clever lyric, Tom. I like the kind of cliffhanger effect on "our true path".
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Outstanding song, Tom. A wry tone, incredible lyrics, a superb arrangement which must have taken a lot of care to bring to this incredible level, based on such a brilliant, original idea. Genius! Well done
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James & BYOBand...thanks for listening in and sending your kind comments this way...I truly appreciate having had your attention for a few moments!!
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“This big ball of confusion's
Just one elegant strand;
These knots are simply illusions,
Lying right in our hands.”
Our fav lines of the fine write. Really cool metaphor.
That’s a great band that nailed the bossa feel.
The vibes fit in very well also.
Nice mix too. Great soundstage on the monitors.
One look the open waveform and we knew we'd like it ... open and airy.
Your mellow but soulful vocal well carried the melody.
Well done … all around!
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Great song idea. Love the instrumentation in this.
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Marvelous!
Excellent write - lyric and melody.
Terrific arrangement/production. And a good mix.
Nice vocals.
Very well done.
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All.. thanks for spending a few minutes with this. Comments most appreciated! Idea started with "untangling knots".
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Tom, you're a fount of creativity. Nice bossa, nice words...
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Tom,
This is another great song in a long line of great songs. You perform this genre so well.
You need to put an album out...
Bob
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