Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Floyd.

Simple beginning that builds. Nice turns of the phrase:

   the kindness of strangers
   or a stranger kind

And alliteration:

   friend or foe or faker

Interesting word choices as well, little gems in an interesting character sketch.

Your vocals as stellar as usual - see what I did there? wink - and the arrangement is great.

It's always a pleasure to hear you sing. smile

Thanks, David. I couldn't resist the "kindness" Streetcar reference smile ...then the addendum pulls it away from the reference some. (I was pleased with that one). Many of the little gems are from MIke's pen. He's a heck of a lyricist...
It often takes me by surprise when someone compliments my singing...so thanks!

Originally Posted by Izzy
Hoooraaaay , Floyd's back in the songwriting saddle. ☝️ 😁

Your voice sounds great Floyd. You can hear the emotion in your delivery, but it's never overwrought. It's like you're telling a story, not just singing a song.

The melody is immediately catchy. It's the kind of melody that sneaks into your brain and sets up camp. I particularly enjoyed the phrasing in the verses; it kept me guessing in a good way.

The lyrics are wonderfully crafted. The imagery is evocative without being overly flowery. . Stella is portrayed as a complex, possibly unattainable woman. She sounds like she's simultaneously fascinating and a little frustrating, which makes her all the more interesting. 🌷

Is she a lost love? A muse? We may never know, and perhaps that's the point! It is open to interpretation and encourages the listener to fill in the blanks. ❓🙄

Musically this is like a warm mug of cocoa on a chilly evening. Comforting, familiar, but with a hint of something a little more sophisticated going on. It's got that rootsy vibe, mellow groove. Not reinventing the wheel, but definitely giving it a fresh coat of paint. This point is entirely subjective.

It's a well-executed song combined with your unique lyrical voice that knows what it wants to be, and achieves it with charm and charisma.👏✔️⭐💯🥇🏆

Welcome back, Floyd! "Stella" is a welcome addition my songwriting classroom, and a reminder that sometimes, the best songs are the ones that make you smile while pondering the mysteries of the universe (and the perplexing nature of women named Stella). 😉
It would seem that Mike LeBlanc is a good collaborator for you Floyd.

Regards

Izzy.

Izzy - thanks for the great comments. They, too, were like a warm mug of cocoa...

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