Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
The perfect opening for any song is a Dave Bell guitar lead. Underneath the positive lyrics is a subtle darkness in the music. I like the melody. Cool bridge that changes things yet still fits.
Thanks, Scott. That darkness is like the singer-and-his-sung-to are crouching below the normal what's-in-it-for-me attitude to understand the meaning --of life, of love.

Originally Posted by jannesan
My most played song on both SoundCloud and Spotify in 2025 was... (drum roll) Marty Straub - Delicate
So I'm expecting the same guy to be on the top also in 2026 laugh Because he is the top guy. This latest song just proves it again. "You give the glow of few" - so true. Instantly recognizable blues style with beautifully flowing melody, clever title and touching lyrics, Dave's legendary guitar playing and Marty's even more legendary bassline.
The bridge is true highlight where the percussions create a nicely decorated bed with roses for the confession of love and your vocals just soar into the bliss where neither producer nor admen can disturb the state of eternal happiness.
Nice ending also, making me want to listen to it once more.

Janne
Thanks so much, Janne. You are a real treat, sir. So glad you notice the percussion too. I spend waaay more time on that than I do on bass. You're the best, man. And that's the honest truth.

Originally Posted by firesong
All we want from you is...YOU...some writers are prolific but not good and some are good but not prolific in their writing skills but you my friend are both...this is just another example of a well produced super performed song. I love hearing your stuff and I don't know if you and Dave are joined at the hip but you sure are joined at the brain...what a team!
Thanks, Dan. Nothing better than respect from someone I admire.

Originally Posted by P Glaser
I like this Marty! Smooth and soulful. Great vocal.
Thanks for posting it.
Thank you for saying so, Paul.

Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
cool tune. I like the minor feel and the occasional major third being dropped in.

Good message. Focus on the important things in life.
Thanks, Herb. I like that you notice subtleties better than everyone I know. Yep, the message you heard is one that should be on a constant Loop in my mind.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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