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Not Today Here's my end-of-year contribution. Just a simple song. The Wrecking Crew: No AI (obviously) RT1255 Bass, Electric, PopShiningA-B RT2666 Pedal Steel, Rhythm LushChordsSlow Ujam Virtual Pianist-Relic: Ujam Finisher-Neo NI Electric Vintage NI Picked Acoustic NI Strummed Acoustic 2 Drums on Demand - Ballads and Slow Groove/Lotta Hat: Ujam Finisher-Dynamo It was yesterday With no tomorrow When she said It will be ok I’ve been searching Trying to find her And I will It’s not today Living is hard Since she’s gone away Her picture is hanging on my wall A thousand words left unsaid The future matters not at all I’ve been drawn, quartered, and bled I felt broken gutter beaten When she said It will be ok I’ve been searching Trying to find her And I will It’s not today Living is hard Since she’s gone away Her picture is hanging on my wall A thousand words left unsaid The future matters not at all I’ve been drawn, quartered, and bled My heart is empty Lacerated And I think I might be ok Living is hard Since she’s gone away
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Wow! This is a very interesting song (and I mean that in the best possible way), which had me captivated until the very end and beyond... Lots of little details to discover and one of the best vocal performances I've heard from you. At first, I thought the chorus was a bit too crowded, but after the second chorus, it's clear that it has to be exactly that way. Great work, my new favorite of yours. Enjoyed my listens. A lot  ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Hi Scott!
Great song! Firstly, I love the drone quality of [? whatever instrument it is - keys?] in the verses; how to make a steel guitar not sound like one; the piano 'riff' in the chorus; and the chorus chord progression of G - Gm - D - that minor iv is the gift that keeps on giving! Excellent vocals as usual.
Loved it and added it to my BIAB favs playlist.
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VERY cool power ballad, Scott. That thrumming that underpins the backing track is used to great effect, as it highlights the tension in the lyrics. It's a neat device. SUPER vocals, too! A very fast but uber enjoyable 4.5 minutes.
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Scott,
Another EXCELLENT song! I really like the production on this and your vocal is outstanding.
Loved it!
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Love it, Scott. Love that bass-y piano and then the pluckiness that comes in. It's ethereal but also very grounded, rich and melodious. Could imagine Bowie singing it, but your voice sounds most excellent.
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Thanks, Brian. I appreciate the positive words.
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Thanks, Andrew. You are good at figuring out the chord progressions. It would take me a long time to do that.
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Yes, one of your best! Between the drone, that repeating piano triplet that almost has a drone feel of its own, and a superb vocal, you've created a strongly evocative song. So hypnotic I keep listening and listening. Great work!
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Sweet sounds. Scott. I really like how you havethe song build, then relax in a breakdown. Very dynamic. You know I really like your vocal, so I won't mention it. Excellent band (although I might take the pedal from the kick away from the drummer), and the mix is perfect. The piano adds a haunting feeling like a nagging feeling of where did she go.
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Scott,
It's a sad song, but there are many things I love about it!
That deep rich piano sound is fabulous!
The NI selections sound excellent!
The single tracked lead vocal really works well here!
Your arrangement, performance and lyrics are really great!
Take care, TB
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The atmosphere is perfect for the accompaniment and the singing. Very beautiful.
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We could envision the clock hands turning and the calendar pages flipping all through the song.
We like it all, the lyric, vocals (really nice harmony), band and mix.
Enjoyed it!
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Thanks so much for your kind words.
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Thanks, Bob, for your appraisal of my song.
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Thanks for listening and commenting!
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The treated piano really sets up a vibe...dark.
COOL work Scott.
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Hi Scott,
Love your vocal, and really like the chorus.
Great way to end out the year!
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Hi Scott,
An impressive, dark song, with outstanding vocals!
And I was also impressed by the sound of the song.
I couldn't figure out what instrument made that dark sound, but after reading the comments here, it was a piano, or even a drone.
Whatever, a very good song!
A happy new year's eve, Scott
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Hi, Scott. The production here is excellent! All sort of cool things are happening in the mix, but none of them overwhelm the vocals, which are the star here. You sound great. -- David
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Hi Scott
Great song done in a unique style/arrangement. A very clean production, nothing was overdone and all tracks worked well together. Your vocals were also exceptional.
You’ve set a high bar already for 2026! Excellent. Kind regards.
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More than a simple song, "My heart is empty/Lacerated/And I think/I might be ok" describes exactly the anguish and the difficulty to shake it off. I got U2 vibes in the hymn like arrangement, which is intriguing - I really like those guitars and the haunting piano and how they blend together. And your powerful voice completes the dark mood.
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WOW! Scott this is a masterpiece and a half! All of those little nuances you included fit like a glove - very impressive and brilliant. If I heard this is a record shop I would purchase the record right then and there.
Loved it.
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Hi Scott,
I really loved your song! The dark, moody intro grabbed my attention right away. I especially liked how your vocals started quiet and gentle, then grew in strength and emotion—always calm, always in control. It felt like you were slowly letting us into your world.
The subtle piano drone in the background keeps the emotional tension steady, like a lingering warning that the healing isn’t complete yet. The return of the dark drone at the end adds the perfect chill as you deliver that hopeful “I might be OK”—a moment that made me feel lighter after each listen.
This is one of those rare songs that stays with you, turning sadness into something beautiful. Well done, Scott! This is a gem of a track that truly resonates.
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Marty, thanks. I left the reason for her absence open for the listener's interpretation.
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Thanks, Torrey. I was going to double track the vocal, but I got lazy and decided to leave it be,
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Ray, I appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment.
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J&B, thanks. I wanted to redo the harmony before posting, but I got sick, which wrecked my voice, so I kept what I had (for now).
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Scott - congratulations on a great song & project,
like Beth wrote this would fit Bowie singing it but
no need as you did such a great job with fine vocals!
Great mix & production - very well done!!
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Thanks, Hans. Yes, the instrument was a piano with a little treatment from Ujam finisher: Neo.
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Scott, Very cool song. Love the production. Imaginative. Cool write. Love how your short phrases combine to a thought provoking whole. And the juxtaposition of the longer lines of the chorus work nicely. Really like your vocal and harmonies! A good listen. My ears are happy (even if the singer is not ) Well done. fj
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Freaking excellent rhythm section in this song! Love the whole arrangement, mix and production. Great song! Superb in all aspects! Very, very well done.
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I thank thee mightily, David.
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Janne, thank you for your kind comments.
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Thanks, Mario. I miss buying records at the record store. At least, I hope I have a few people listen to the song.
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Scott,
The drums and bass are great.
The groove is amazing and hard to create with RealTracks only.
Your vocals fit this song so well.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Thank you for that analysis, Izzy. That was cool.
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Thanks, Carl. Happy new Year!
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Floyd, I appreciate your kind assessment.
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