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Please take the CITY EXIT Some people meditate. Some do yoga. I used to twist a throttle and head for the horizon. This song is my postcard from the Australian bush....a place where the roads are long, the skies are bigger than your worries, and even the silence has something to say. The scenery is pure Australia, but the reason for the journey isn't. Wherever you live, I suspect there's a place that reminds you who you are once the world stops shouting. That's the place this song is chasing. Happy Trails Izzy. Lyrics on Soundcloud 88 bpm Key A H I and B.I.A.B only Me Vox, BV's, piano PORTAGE.STY (Portage Simple Solo Country Bal) 2911 guitar 2691 guitar 362 guitar 365 guitar 518 bass 596 fiddle RealDrums:NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat
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Another wonderful track from you. Lots of Realtracks used but it never seemed crowded. Vox and lyrics were very good. The two lines about kangaroos were a nice little bit of poetry. (Gone too quick to be understood!) Had to look up spinifex and paperbarks, my knowledge of botany sucks. My first job was with Harley-Davidson, I rode for a few years but decided American traffic and bikes didn't mix well. Still, I can understand the appeal of twisting that throttle.
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Izzy, a fantastic song. Great vocal and lyrics. Fantastic arrangement. Super mix. Great use of RTs, outstanding fiddle lead.
IMHO this is your best to date.
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Your song is very soothing, and the vocals are excellent. I really like the theme, because when I had a motorcycle, I loved riding through the countryside just for the pleasure of it. Thanks for the enjoyable time spent listening to the song.
Laurent
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Wow, Izzy! This one is great! Love those lyrics. It amazes me how you can shift so easily between genres and still sound so good in all of them. It is time for another scorching rocker in the style of the Cure though. I am jones-ing for one. 
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Great song, Izzy.
I like the way you built up the tracks leading to the chorus.
One small nit I have was the solo cuts out too abruptly, imho. It really is a small nit though.
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It is time for another scorching rocker in the style of the Cure though. I am jones-ing for one. +1
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Another wonderful track from you. Lots of Realtracks used but it never seemed crowded. Vox and lyrics were very good. The two lines about kangaroos were a nice little bit of poetry. (Gone too quick to be understood!) Had to look up spinifex and paperbarks, my knowledge of botany sucks. My first job was with Harley-Davidson, I rode for a few years but decided American traffic and bikes didn't mix well. Still, I can understand the appeal of twisting that throttle. Hi Bob, Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the track and I’m even more honoured that I managed to turn your listening session into a mini botany lesson. 🌼 I was a bit worried my "Aussie-speak" might be a barrier for our global friends, but I felt like if I didn’t include the "localism lyrics", the outback might just revoke my "Australian Passport." 🙃 Thanks for taking the time to look them up! That is incredibly cool that you started out at Harley-Davidson. Big Harley V-Twins really are the Kings of the road (don't get me started on Jap clones..grrrrr). Sadly I never owned a Harley because of their cruiser sitting position which (for me) was not condusive for long distance touring. My own riding days are behind me, too. I eventually realized that while I used to feel invincible, I’ve hit that age where I’m significantly less "bulletproof" and significantly more "brittle." I decided to trade the high-speed throttle twisting for the slightly safer thrill of just writing about it. 😩 Thanks again for the listen and for being a class act, Bob. 🙏🏻 Best regards, Izzy
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Izzy, a fantastic song. Great vocal and lyrics. Fantastic arrangement. Super mix. Great use of RTs, outstanding fiddle lead.
IMHO this is your best to date. My dear friend Mario. You are always such a wonderfull and much appreciated support. I can't thank you enough . Your comments fortify my rediculously over sensitive self doubt and give me reason to keep on keeping on, doing what I love......writing and recording music. I am deeply indebted to you ! Izzy.
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Nah! I gotta tell it like it is Izzy, and I didn’t like it….
….I loved it!
This is showing you’ve got a soft sentimental side and I really loved it. Your lyrics are perfect and so creative. I especially liked the line:
“Emu tracks cut through the dust, Through a land that never needed us.”
Don’t know why but that bit about not needing us just resonated with me. Couldn’t fault anything on the playing or production. This is a great representation of our beautiful country and should be out there being heard in the mainstream music scene.
Another exceptional song Izzy….we are not worthy!!
Kind regards
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Your song is very soothing, and the vocals are excellent. I really like the theme, because when I had a motorcycle, I loved riding through the countryside just for the pleasure of it. Thanks for the enjoyable time spent listening to the song.
Laurent Thank you Laurent As for motorcycle touring you live in a very beautiful and interesting part of the world. (I regret too much time exploring the coastal roads instead of the diversity and heritage richness of the Normandy landscape.) Merci for your lovely words Amitiés Izzy
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[quote=David Snyder]Wow, Izzy! This one is great! Love those lyrics. It amazes me how you can shift so easily between genres and still sound so good in all of them. It is time for another scorching rocker in the style of the Cure though. I am jones-ing for one. Hi David I was thrilled to hear your latest creation and I agree with your Band sentiments having recently reforming my old band. "shift so easily between genres" Well ALL music comprises of only 3 chords so only the tempo changes ! (only half joking) "time for another scorching rocker" https://soundcloud.com/izzyseriass/i-aint-broken-yet I think we may be singing from the same Hymn Sheet at the moment. It's always a thrill to receive your comments and hear your music David. Best Regards Izzy
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It is time for another scorching rocker in the style of the Cure though. I am jones-ing for one. +1 G'day Andrew Not sure if that's an endorsement of this song or a request for another rocker? I'm hoping it is the former because as a fellow "digger" I really need your "fair dinkum" scrutiny if it passes the pub test or not? And yes I know that I need to get my finger out and review your and Lee's fabulous recent songs! cheers Izzy AND .......The Australian entertainment industry (especially music) was/is solely built by "£10 Poms" so huge respect ! 💯💥 👋👌👍 now you have to give me a good review. (◔_◔) cheers Izzy.
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… Not sure if that's an endorsement of this song or a request for another rocker?
I'm hoping it is the former because as a fellow "digger" I really need your "fair dinkum" scrutiny if it passes the pub test or not? It’s a request to hear you do something Cure-like! I reckon you’ve got it in you! I’ve been trying recently not be so quick-off-the-mark in my reviews - letting the songs mellow a bit. And yes I know that I need to get my finger out and review your and Lee's fabulous recent songs! No hurry - when you’re ready. I think you’ll like Lee’s vocal, and my lyrics will give you plenty of material to work your review. AND .......The Australian entertainment industry (especially music) was/is solely built by "£10 Poms" so huge respect ! 💯💥 👋👌👍
now you have to give me a good review. (◔_◔) Just because you asked nicely with your exquisite use of ASCII art, I will review. Andrew PS if ever you’re down at the 35th degree, be sure to contact Lee and me beforehand so we can catch up for a libation of choice.
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Very beautifully painted description of Australian nature, "Through a land that never needed us" - never been there but I can really feel that Big empty - "where the skies are bigger than your worries".
Great vocals with message that feels honest and personally experienced. Pleasant band supports that honesty.
"Where the wild things are" - worth chasing - I don't ride, I just walk, but the view and the reason for the journey are the same I suppose.
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Dang, Izzy, you are surely one of my favorite wordsmiths. "a place where the roads are long, the skies are bigger than your worries, and even the silence has something to say." Oh, thanks for this wonderful ride. A slow ride through wonderful sounds of harmony. Your lyrics are like a travelogue, although i'm not really sure what a travelogue is because i like rides like this where you just ride for the sake of riding --especially exiting the city.
Really good write and a terrific song idea. i like how you use dynamics to keep the rider attentive. Great opening to the song where you keep the instruments simple as your vocal makes the statement of what's to come. Man, just like the quote at the beginning nearly every line of lyric is quotable.
Some favs:
White bones standing in defeat.
Kangaroos move like a passing thought,
Through a land that never needed us.
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