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Little Fingers Musically, I got the idea for this song from one of Andrew Dee's posts where he mentioned a song challenge using the following chord progression: Em Am C B. Since I have no discipline, I was unable to stick to just those chords as you can see from the chord chart posted below. There are no pop melodies in this song, so sit back and enter the darkness.. The Wrecking Crew: 1827 Bass, Electric, PopModernGroove 1037 Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm NorthernRockBallad 1003 Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm ClassicRockPicking 3099 Organ, Rhythm AmericanaSlow 1831 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBright 3438 Guitar, Electric, Soloist BritPsycPopBallad 1839 Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove 2542 Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere NI Electric Sunburst NI Electric Storm Drums on Demand Little fingers caught in the pie Little fingers point to the sky Little fingers turn back the hands It’s the sleight that they don’t understand Who stole your mother’s life Violated your brother’s wife Blasphemed the father and the son Was resurrected in the barrel of a gun Little fingers Little fingers Little fingers tore away my coat Little fingers wrapped around my throat Little fingers cross when they sign With borrowed blood on the dotted line Who stole your mother’s life Violated your brother’s wife Blasphemed the father and the son Was resurrected in the barrel of a gun Little fingers Little fingers Send back Mustafa, Ibrahim, and Javier Dine on pirozhki, pelmeni, and caviar Put on your man gloves to cover your skin Lock all the doors and let no one else in Little fingers Little fingers Ver. Em7 Am7 Cmaj7 B B7 3x E A B7 Ch. Gm Cm/G Bb/G Ab/G 3x Gm Fm/G Gm Fm/G Em C Em C Br. Em Gm Dm Fm Ending. Em C Fdim Em7
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Scott, uber cool HUGE sound. LOVE your bold vocals, and those high harmonies are extra sweet. Nice work with the lead guitar fills, too. SUPER mix and everything just sounds HUGE (again) and glorious. Dark lyrics, but dark is cool.
"Little fingers" are referenced in a line from Elvis Costello's "Watching the Detectives". That one's dark, too.
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Musically, I got the idea for this song from one of Andrew Dee's posts where he mentioned a song challenge using the following chord progression: Em Am C B. Since I have no discipline, I was unable to stick to just those chords as you can see from the chord chart posted below. There are no pop melodies in this song, so sit back and enter the darkness. ... Hi Scott! As long as you use the chord progression *within* the song - no worries. You can add other progressions. I think 7ths are okay as well. For your troubles, you have become an honorary member of the songwriting jam that Knee Wobbler and I attend, with a third. Every 5 or 6 weeks in Adelaide, Australia if you happen to be nearby.  It is dark isn't it. But of course, so are the words. Little fingers ... I wonder if that song is about someone I've heard of? I have a theory that fits the lyrics, but unsure if the name should be uttered in the forum. Well done! Andrew
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Scott,
Such cool song and an absolutely knockout vocal! Awesome arrangement & mix.
Love this!
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Scott,
Excellent opening!
The leads and solos are exquisite.
A gorgeous Arrangement and Killer Production.
One of the Best Rock productions ever put in the Showcase.
Bass and Drums are a delight.
Organ done well.
Guitars done just right.
Great use of space.
Love your vocals.
Excellent Mix.
And a Killer Rock Write. PinkFloydAliceCooperElvisCostello. Blender.
I've jumped it back to thee beginning at least 8 times... ( I keep changing thiss number)
One of the best Showcase posts ever.
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Really enjoyed this, Scott..everything about it..esp how "complete" a production it is. I really liked the "Little Fingers" melody motif and how you used it repeatedly. Excellent work!
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Scott, uber cool HUGE sound. LOVE your bold vocals, and those high harmonies are extra sweet. Nice work with the lead guitar fills, too. SUPER mix and everything just sounds HUGE (again) and glorious. Dark lyrics, but dark is cool.
"Little fingers" are referenced in a line from Elvis Costello's "Watching the Detectives". That one's dark, too.
So you're in great company! Thanks, Ron. I had forgotten about that line in WTD. What actually was running through my head was "Tiny fingers you almost feel" from Costello's "Tiny Steps."
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Musically, I got the idea for this song from one of Andrew Dee's posts where he mentioned a song challenge using the following chord progression: Em Am C B. Since I have no discipline, I was unable to stick to just those chords as you can see from the chord chart posted below. There are no pop melodies in this song, so sit back and enter the darkness. ... Hi Scott! As long as you use the chord progression *within* the song - no worries. You can add other progressions. I think 7ths are okay as well. For your troubles, you have become an honorary member of the songwriting jam that Knee Wobbler and I attend, with a third. Every 5 or 6 weeks in Adelaide, Australia if you happen to be nearby. It is dark isn't it. But of course, so are the words. Little fingers ... I wonder if that song is about someone I've heard of? I have a theory that fits the lyrics, but unsure if the name should be uttered in the forum. Well done! Andrew Thanks, Andrew. You never know. Australia is on my bucket list and I will be retiring in a few years...
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Scott,
Such cool song and an absolutely knockout vocal! Awesome arrangement & mix.
Love this!
Bob Bob, thank you for your kind words.
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Scott, uber cool HUGE sound. LOVE your bold vocals, and those high harmonies are extra sweet. Nice work with the lead guitar fills, too. SUPER mix and everything just sounds HUGE (again) and glorious. Dark lyrics, but dark is cool.
"Little fingers" are referenced in a line from Elvis Costello's "Watching the Detectives". That one's dark, too.
So you're in great company! Thanks, Ron. I had forgotten about that line in WTD. What actually was running through my head was "Tiny fingers you almost feel" from Costello's "Tiny Steps." That's very cool. When Taking Liberties came out I can remember being blown away by the quality and quantity of his B-sides and throwaways like "Tiny Steps". Still one of my favorite albums...
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Scott, uber cool HUGE sound. LOVE your bold vocals, and those high harmonies are extra sweet. Nice work with the lead guitar fills, too. SUPER mix and everything just sounds HUGE (again) and glorious. Dark lyrics, but dark is cool.
"Little fingers" are referenced in a line from Elvis Costello's "Watching the Detectives". That one's dark, too.
So you're in great company! Thanks, Ron. I had forgotten about that line in WTD. What actually was running through my head was "Tiny fingers you almost feel" from Costello's "Tiny Steps." That's very cool. When Taking Liberties came out I can remember being blown away by the quality and quantity of his B-sides and throwaways like "Tiny Steps". Still one of my favorite albums... Mine too!
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Scott,
What a cool song! Strong vocal and interesting lyric. Although I didn't listen to them much, I'll go with a Pink Floyd analogy. Strong in every way.
Well done!!!
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A BIG sound, big vocal and BIG narrative.
A very universal narrative until the cuisine section too...mind you the food doesn't dent the global nature of the story.
Ab Fab Scott.
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Hi there Scott
This has a really intense almost sinister sound to it…I like it. It also has some interesting counterpoints where it goes from high intensity and changes to an “at ease” melody as at the solo at 1.24. And the lyrics man, talking about violating your brother’s wife, wow, that’s pretty heavy songwriting stuff. Your vocal was also reminiscent of Bowie, I could hear him sing this, if only it were possible.
Great song, kind regards.
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Now that's a cool Pink-Floyd-with-attitude sound - love it! And I love the dark lyrics, and your vocals are just perfect for conveying that dark mood. And I love everything else Really, really good!
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Scott,
Excellent opening!
The leads and solos are exquisite.
A gorgeous Arrangement and Killer Production.
One of the Best Rock productions ever put in the Showcase.
Bass and Drums are a delight.
Organ done well.
Guitars done just right.
Great use of space.
Love your vocals.
Excellent Mix.
And a Killer Rock Write. PinkFloydAliceCooperElvisCostello. Blender.
I've jumped it back to thee beginning at least 8 times... ( I keep changing thiss number)
One of the best Showcase posts ever.
Dude.
fj Thanks, Floyd for the kind assessment. I felt that this song was a bit of a throwaway number.
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Really enjoyed this, Scott..everything about it..esp how "complete" a production it is. I really liked the "Little Fingers" melody motif and how you used it repeatedly. Excellent work! Tano Music, Thanks for the feedback.
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Scott,
What a cool song! Strong vocal and interesting lyric. Although I didn't listen to them much, I'll go with a Pink Floyd analogy. Strong in every way.
Well done!!!
Alan Thanks, Alan. I don't listen to Pink Floyd much either---just what I hear on the radio.
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Wow, great job accepting the challenge and making it your own, Scott. This is outstanding. You know I always like your vocals and this dark one is really quite special. SUre glad you have no discipline. What you may "lack" in that you make up for in creative goodness. The lyrics are as heavy as the melody. Some really fine twists in the music, which is mixed so pleasantly.
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Brilliant song. I love the arrangement and production and the use of both rhythm and lead guitars. This song really has a great rhythm section.
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Thanks for clueing us in on the inspiration for the song. I thought I was a big Elvis Costello fan, but I didn't know this tune and had to go listen to it on youtube. I really liked your vocals and lyrics, as I always do. You def have your own thing going on, that's for sure. Wish I could say that. Good track, listening again now.
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Definitely my new favorite from you I think, Scott!
Good write, excellent vocal, and the guitars are right on the money.
Loved it!
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A BIG sound, big vocal and BIG narrative.
A very universal narrative until the cuisine section too...mind you the food doesn't dent the global nature of the story.
Ab Fab Scott. Thanks, Ray. Yes, a global narrative we've seen repeating itself.
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Hi there Scott
This has a really intense almost sinister sound to it…I like it. It also has some interesting counterpoints where it goes from high intensity and changes to an “at ease” melody as at the solo at 1.24. And the lyrics man, talking about violating your brother’s wife, wow, that’s pretty heavy songwriting stuff. Your vocal was also reminiscent of Bowie, I could hear him sing this, if only it were possible.
Great song, kind regards. Thanks so much, Knee Wobbler!
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Now that's a cool Pink-Floyd-with-attitude sound - love it! And I love the dark lyrics, and your vocals are just perfect for conveying that dark mood. And I love everything else Really, really good! Thanks for the dark listen, BD!
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Wow, great job accepting the challenge and making it your own, Scott. This is outstanding. You know I always like your vocals and this dark one is really quite special. SUre glad you have no discipline. What you may "lack" in that you make up for in creative goodness. The lyrics are as heavy as the melody. Some really fine twists in the music, which is mixed so pleasantly. Marty, thanks so much. Maybe I would accomplish more if I had a bit more discipline. And maybe I'd be a better guitar player too.
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Brilliant song. I love the arrangement and production and the use of both rhythm and lead guitars. This song really has a great rhythm section. Wao, thanks for giving my record a spin.
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Scott, this is an outstanding song. Great lyrics and vocals. The arrangement is top shelf. The backing band and mix are outstanding.
Loved it.
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Hi, Scott.
Solid production, nice write, good singing! I like it!
I hear the Costello influence, but it's also very much you and appropriately dark.
I'd heard the vinyl version of Armed Forces, so I hadn't heard Tiny Steps before. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Excellent rock song. Mysterious but definitely scary lyrics. The instruments support the mood perfectly, I especially enjoyed the blues guitar, the organ and those dark guitars in the chorus - they really brought the outstanding chord progression alive. Very dynamic mix. And your vocals are among the best rock voices on this forum.
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Hard to top what floyd wrote. We agree in toto.
We also get the Elvis Costello vibe.
The subtle dark lyric is so well crafted.
We love the mix with it’s excellent dynamics in vocals and instrumentation.
Great rocker production … all around.
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I definitely heard a Bowie tone in your vocal. Very cool.
I noted a buzzing at the end fade out. Maybe just my connection.
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Thanks for clueing us in on the inspiration for the song. I thought I was a big Elvis Costello fan, but I didn't know this tune and had to go listen to it on youtube. I really liked your vocals and lyrics, as I always do. You def have your own thing going on, that's for sure. Wish I could say that. Good track, listening again now. Thanks, Bob. If you haven't listened to all of Taking Liberties by EC, you should.
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Definitely my new favorite from you I think, Scott!
Good write, excellent vocal, and the guitars are right on the money.
Loved it! Dave, thanks for the feedback. I thought the lead guitar sounded like you, so I used it.
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Scott, this is an outstanding song. Great lyrics and vocals. The arrangement is top shelf. The backing band and mix are outstanding.
Loved it. Thanks so much, Mario.
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Scott,
This song is fantastic, bursting with rock spirit.
Your vocals are also amazing.
The key change from Em to Gm is brilliant.
The lyrics are a little difficult for me to understand, but they fit the song perfectly.
I was a little concerned about the Fdim chord at the ending, but I think it's acceptable considering it's a rock song.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Hey Scott,
Great piece of rock here man. The production and mixing is stellar. It made me smile. A LOT.
You sure do know how to rock my brother.
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Hi, Scott.
Solid production, nice write, good singing! I like it!
I hear the Costello influence, but it's also very much you and appropriately dark.
I'd heard the vinyl version of Armed Forces, so I hadn't heard Tiny Steps before. Thanks for pointing that out. Thanks, David. I'm a huge EC fan, so I suppose his influence creeps in often.
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Excellent rock song. Mysterious but definitely scary lyrics. The instruments support the mood perfectly, I especially enjoyed the blues guitar, the organ and those dark guitars in the chorus - they really brought the outstanding chord progression alive. Very dynamic mix. And your vocals are among the best rock voices on this forum.
Janne Janne, thanks. I don't think much of my singing, mediocre at best, but I appreciate your kind words.
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Hard to top what floyd wrote. We agree in toto.
We also get the Elvis Costello vibe.
The subtle dark lyric is so well crafted.
We love the mix with it’s excellent dynamics in vocals and instrumentation.
Great rocker production … all around.
Kudos!
J&B Thanks, J&B. I appreciate your feedback muchly much.
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The mix quality is excellent, a real pleasure to listen to, and the guitars are so beautiful.
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Hi Scott,
I heard your song for the first time about a week ago and found it very impressive and dark.
Heavy guitars complement your strong voice, as do that menacing organ and the heavy drums. Very well done!
I couldn't help but wonder, how did you come up with those lyrics, about the "little fingers"? Impressive.
I didn't respond then, but I've listened to it twice now. The feeling I described above only grew stronger.
As did that question about the lyrics... ;-)
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I definitely heard a Bowie tone in your vocal. Very cool.
I noted a buzzing at the end fade out. Maybe just my connection. Thanks, SpaceDog. I'll have to listen with my headphones to see if I hear it.
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Scott,
This song is fantastic, bursting with rock spirit.
Your vocals are also amazing.
The key change from Em to Gm is brilliant.
The lyrics are a little difficult for me to understand, but they fit the song perfectly.
I was a little concerned about the Fdim chord at the ending, but I think it's acceptable considering it's a rock song.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you, Shigeki. I used the Fdim to evoke a sense of discomfort to match the subject of the lyrics.
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Hey Scott,
Great piece of rock here man. The production and mixing is stellar. It made me smile. A LOT.
You sure do know how to rock my brother.
--David
[/size] Thanks, David!
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Wow what a dark lyric. very cool. Loved this tune Scott. Energy boost in the chorus was very cool. Super production
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The mix quality is excellent, a real pleasure to listen to, and the guitars are so beautiful.
Laurent Thanks so much, Laurent.
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Hi Scott,
I heard your song for the first time about a week ago and found it very impressive and dark.
Heavy guitars complement your strong voice, as do that menacing organ and the heavy drums. Very well done!
I couldn't help but wonder, how did you come up with those lyrics, about the "little fingers"? Impressive.
I didn't respond then, but I've listened to it twice now. The feeling I described above only grew stronger.
As did that question about the lyrics... ;-)
Hans Hans, thanks for listening (more than once). I sent you a private message.
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Wow what a dark lyric. very cool. Loved this tune Scott. Energy boost in the chorus was very cool. Super production Thanks a lot, Scott!
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Hi Scott.
What a huge, huge effort! I'm well out of my depth in relation to this genre. That said, I can totally appreciate the work and talent needed to create such an amazing song, sound and production. Everything about this is strong and engaging. You've done a legendary job!
--Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2025
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Very cool song! Thanks for sharing this.
Catherine
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Hi Scott.
What a huge, huge effort! I'm well out of my depth in relation to this genre. That said, I can totally appreciate the work and talent needed to create such an amazing song, sound and production. Everything about this is strong and engaging. You've done a legendary job!
--Noel Noel, thank you for those laudatory comments!
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Very cool song! Thanks for sharing this.
Catherine Thank you, Catherine. It's good to hear from some of the folks at PG music and know that they are seeing what we all are doing with their extraordinary software.
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