Originally Posted by Al-David
Hey Ron!

Always good to hear a new one from you. Had to listen to it twice!

And yeah, I got a late 60s to early 70s country fell from it. I couldn't come up with a particular group it sounded like. Maybe that's a good thing - it sounds like DC Ron!

What I like about your vocals are its sonic characteristics. Your voice is semi-soft and a wee bit raspy. And you typically sing the individual words with a slight staccato effect - you don't hold the words very long. All of that works well for me.

I particularly enjoyed the strong kick drum. It was very much up front, yet not intrusive on the rest.

The only thing that might have added just a bit more to the song would be more differentiation in the chorus - particularly the drums. A ride cymbal just loud enough to break through might be helpful.

All that said, it's a really good song that's fun to listen to. My older brother (deceased 5 years back) drove OTR for J.B. Hunt for many years. Bakersfield, CA, to Manitoba, Canada, and then to New York was his usual run. A lot of your story in this song reflects well on many of his circumstances that didn't work out as good as he would have liked.

Much enjoyed@!

Alan

Alan, THANK YOU for the kind remarks. Y'know, I don't think I've ever heard a forum member break down my vocals before now, but I can't say I disagree with anything you say. Suffice it to say my goal is to try to coax my naturally weak vocals into a form that is at least inoffensive, just 'cause I don't want the listener to be distracted from the song. If I accomplished that...success! What I lack in technical ability I hope to make up for in zeal. smile

Huh. I might not have paid enough attention to the drums on this one, since I agree with your point. Now I think I want to add a cowbell on the chorus. I just might yet...

Sorry for the loss of your brother. Hoping the reflection was a happy one in the aggregate despite the unfortunate circumstances. Long haul is not for the faint of heart, he must have been quite the guy.

Really appreciate the listen and for sharing your thoughts!

DC Ron
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