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The song title just popped into my head while I was writing this song about "me flying in a rocket, bound for something else." Normally, you'd choose "Rocketman" or something. But the song was also meant to be a euphemism for escaping this world and finding something more exciting. So, this title was the best I could come up with. A kind of disappointment in the title. On SoundCloud: Is this what it is? https://on.soundcloud.com/BWAqQeuv0pYQJQhVVVOn YouTube But I didn't want to make it a sad song, so I added a violin to give it a more cheerful, Irish sound (although, Irish and cheerful???). It turned out well, though some might say I hired that crazy violist again, the one I used in one of my last songs. In a way, I did ;-). You'll just have to listen and judge for yourself. The lyrics are available on SoundCloud and YouTube. I hope you like it, of course. Hans ========================================================= Here you can find information about the instruments from BiaB that I used. Style is _AWESOME.STY (Awesome Guitar Worship Band) The key is C minor, 105 bpm. RealTracks in song: 4850:Bass, Electric, FunkModernDisco ev16 110 3062:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm TrainBluesColin Ev16 090 2444:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Background PopCountryBrent Ev 085 1007:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment, PopFlowing Ev 120 3383:Fiddle, BackgroundSoloist OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125 1267:Synth Pad, only for the intro FunkHalfNotePulseTambo: a: Snare, Kick b: Busy Kick, Snare
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Hans,
I like your Rocket song.
"'Cause now I'm on my way to the moon
Or maybe to eternity
I think I'll know it real soon
what it's gonna be"
Cool chorus. And I like how you use BGVs there...
You always have thought provoking ideas and/or questions in your lyrics. I like that, too.
Good use of BIAB.
Both the baritone guitar and the fiddle make this a unique experience.
Enjoyed the listen.
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I don't know why, but lately there seem to be quite a few people who want to leave the planet. Strange atmosphere! I really like the vibrato guitar intro and the rest of the song, it's cheerful and about leaving.
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There's a lot of rocket songs: Bowie, Elton, Stevie Wonder. Now we have yours. I like the instrumentation very much. You always present something interesting with your songs, including this one. Good work!
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Hi, Hans. The song really took a different direction when the fiddle kicked in.  Excellent production. I love the ending!
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Hi Hans!
This has an interesting combination of instruments - but it works! The style coupled with the fiddle partly conveys the recklessness of the trip, although completely understandable. In one sense, this is why many people are migrating to Australia to be a world away from perceived troubles - the tyranny of distance has worked in our favour in the past, but not so sure moving ahead. This is all to say the subject of your song would be very relatable to many.
Good work - it’s different but I like it!
Andrew
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Great guitar intro, perky fiddle and really catchy chord structure and tempo. A totally enjoyable song, but I have a really seriously serious complaint: IT'S WAY TOO SHORT!
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Weird and wonderful. Cool Zen-ish theme and wild accompaniment: A winning combination to my ears. Love your vocals and harmonies. The mix if first rate, too. Fantastic job, Hans!
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Hi Hans.
This is very entertaining listening. I love the song and the way you've arranged it. It's easy to hear that a lot of thought and listening went in to getting the final production. The opening guitar and fiddle are great. When the fiddle started playing, it reminded me of the fiddler in Charlie Daniels Band when they played "The Devil Went Down To Georgia".
It's an easy two thumbs up from me!
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Hi Hans
A really good choice of style, love the violin. Yes it’s different, but it works and works well. I have a penchant for upbeat Irish/folk music, so this really appeals to me.
Great song, kind regards.
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Oh, man, Hans. This is one of the funnest (though not the funniest) songs I've heard you develop. It grew into the special sound you created here. What an excellent mix. You know how I like your vocal. Could it be a bit louder on htis one? Hey, if you build that rocket, please make it big enough for all of us. Violin with an Irish lilt. Yeah, that fuels the rocket nicely.
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Some interesting instrument choices here, but they work surprisingly well together. Concept, composition and execution are all top-notch.
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Hans, this is great.
Loved that tremolo guitar intro
The violin was an excellent surprise
Great vocal, harmonies, and lyrics
Great ending
One of your best.
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Hans,
Wow! Superb! A great song. That combination of baritone guitar and fiddle are a striking pair. They really drive the song and give it an urgent feel.
LOVE your vocal. You have great tone and it sits in the mix perfectly here.
Everything about this one is excellent!
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Spaghetti Western meets Ireland - you had me right from the intro, Hans. I really like the story, as well as the way you tell it. Who wouldn't be tempted to just leave this mess of a planet behind? Very good production (your new studio seems to be paying off) and really good vocals. Enjoyed my listen ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Hi Floyd, Laurent, Rob, David C, Andrew and Chay, Thank you all for your very nice comments on the "Rocketsong" (It's easier to call it this way than using the original title everytime. Like Floyd did). I was a bit afraid some of you would get goosebombs from that crazy violist, but no one did! That's what I like! I will go in the deep on all your individual posts, ok? Hans,
I like your Rocket song.
"'Cause now I'm on my way to the moon
Or maybe to eternity
I think I'll know it real soon
what it's gonna be"
Cool chorus. And I like how you use BGVs there...
You always have thought provoking ideas and/or questions in your lyrics. I like that, too.
Good use of BIAB.
Both the baritone guitar and the fiddle make this a unique experience.
Enjoyed the listen.
fj Hi Floyd, when I found a promising melody while puzzling, I naturally had to come up with something similar for the vocals. That turned out to be trickier than I thought; you have a melody, but you don't know how to sing it. Sound familiar? To practice, I quickly wrote down a few sentences. Something about space. And then I found the vocal line! I kept the lyrics (well, I wrote them in better English). I could even make a statement with them. So that was a win-win situation! Thanks for recognizing this! I don't know why, but lately there seem to be quite a few people who want to leave the planet. Strange atmosphere! I really like the vibrato guitar intro and the rest of the song, it's cheerful and about leaving.
Laurent Haha, Laurent. Yes, you're right! I think it has to do with people who call themselves "world leaders." Well, they led me/us to space... I'm glad you also think the music helps me escape from them! There's a lot of rocket songs: Bowie, Elton, Stevie Wonder. Now we have yours. I like the instrumentation very much. You always present something interesting with your songs, including this one. Good work! Hello Rob, if you'd read my answer to Laurent, then you know now how there are so may rocketsongs. Most have lead to eternity... Thanks a lot for your nice compliments, not only on this song, but my other songs too! Hi, Hans. The song really took a different direction when the fiddle kicked in. Excellent production. I love the ending! Hi David, initially, the violins weren't in the song. There were other instruments and drums in it too. I let Marty listen to it, and even though he normally loves my songs, he said, "I'm sure this song will end very differently. And the drums are distracting." That's when I knew I was on the wrong track with the song. So I changed everything to what it is now, except for the violins. I woke up in the middle of the night and thought, "Violins, I want those in!" I did, and I laughed. They cheered me up! And that's how the song became what it is today. And I hope it cheers you up too, David! Hi Hans!
This has an interesting combination of instruments - but it works! The style coupled with the fiddle partly conveys the recklessness of the trip, although completely understandable. In one sense, this is why many people are migrating to Australia to be a world away from perceived troubles - the tyranny of distance has worked in our favour in the past, but not so sure moving ahead. This is all to say the subject of your song would be very relatable to many.
Good work - it’s different but I like it!
Andrew Hi Andrew, thanks for your comment on the song. If you read what I wrote to Laurent above, you'll see that I had the same thoughts as you when I wrote the song. And I'm glad you like it! Great guitar intro, perky fiddle and really catchy chord structure and tempo. A totally enjoyable song, but I have a really seriously serious complaint: IT'S WAY TOO SHORT! Hi Chay, I'm so sorry I didn't consider your needs when I created the song. I guess I just wanted to get it done as quickly as possible. It's really cold up there! But I have a solution for you. You can press a button called "repeat," and man... I bet you'll stop it yourself after about two hours. Thanks for your message! Thanks everyone and continue making music after reading! Hans
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With the baritone guitar and the Irish fiddle and the lyric it sounds like an Irish outer space western. 😉 The fiddle does indeed give it a happy feeling. And the piano interplay is very good. We can relate to the lyric .. why? Well as we often say to Peter, “beam us over there to Australia, Scotty!” Excellent BiaB session guys, vocals, write and mix. ALL good  Far out! J&B
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This would bring down the house in a pub in Dublin!
What a killer song and sound!
The fiddle obviously is heart of the sound and that baritone is the icing on the cake
I always love your vocals, and you sure did deliver a great performance here!
It's like a crazy dream after watching a spaghetti western and then a sci-fi movie.
Nice work as always!
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What an enjoyable flight in your rocket Interesting lyrics, not over the moon, but not feet on the ground either, I like the different angle. And your arrangement are always so interesting. The combination of a baritone guitar and a fiddle is amazing, and the way you place the instruments to tell the story is very skillful. Melodic and rhytmic, I enjoy the folky elements. And your vocals are strong carrying the song to the moon and beyond. The more I listen to this song, the more I find it extraterrestrially and supernaturally good, let's go to eternity! Janne
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Well done Hans. A great match of styles.
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