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Posted By: floyd jane Inside Out - 02/06/14 06:18 PM
In case you were not aware...
... this is what love feels like...


INSIDE OUT

i put my t-shirt on inside out
my boots on the opposite feet
i salted my coffee, i sugared my eggs
now they're scrambled and a little too sweet
i look at you, i can't think straight
that's how i know that it's love
my world never really fell into place
until you shook the whole thing up

(chorus)
inside out and upside down
topsey-turvey and turned around
falling for you has left my head in the clouds
i've got no choice but to let it show
'cause i'm afraid my heart might explode
if i don't let all this love that's inside...out

remember how it felt being six years old
in the back of your dad's oldmobile
that funny tickle you felt deep down
when you hit the crest of a hill
spin yourself around about a hundred times
just as fast as you can
do never-ending summersaults in the yard
you might begin to understand

repeat chorus


... and here are some Realracks that can help illustrate that...

RealTracks in style: 521:Bass, Electric, Pop Syncopated Ev 136
RealTracks in style: ~~406:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 136
RealTracks in song: 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088 - Halftime
RealTracks in song: ~~2051:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~621:Pedal Steel, Background Easy Ev 136
RealTracks in song: 1877:Fiddle, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1264:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopShiningA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2026:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist CountryJohn Ev 120
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat

As always... comments encouraged...

Have at it.

floyd
Posted By: AudioTrack Re: Inside Out - 02/06/14 07:18 PM
Hi Floyd

A really great country feel, and really great lyrics!

The fiddle and piano fills sit really nice and overall you've captured and presented a top number.

Thanks for sharing
Posted By: Achordocaster Re: Inside Out - 02/06/14 07:56 PM
Floyd,

Another very fine song from the FJ library. Love the hook and the vocals & mix are great! I thought the piano solo was cool... We don't seem to use that very often, It worked very well here.

Great Job!

Greg
Posted By: 90 dB Re: Inside Out - 02/06/14 09:02 PM
Another keeper Fj. looks like Bootleg Productions is going to have to go with a 2-disc CD this year! grin



Regards,


Bob
Posted By: dani48 Re: Inside Out - 02/06/14 09:45 PM
Now, my good Floyd !:))

I think I got miself a new favourite Floydsong ! :)) (chuckle) !!:))
I just love those harmonies !:))


Cheers
Dani
Posted By: PgFantastic Re: Inside Out - 02/07/14 04:18 AM
Your music is always outstanding, this song is no exception, thanks for sharing!
Posted By: boehm Re: Inside Out - 02/07/14 04:06 PM
Hi Floyd,

I posted yesterday but forgot to submit.
Another great one.
Although I'm not a country fan I love all your songs
and this one is no exception. It starts with the great
lyrics and ends with the mix.
Not to forget the harmonies.
It's a treat.

Guenter
Posted By: sixchannel Re: Inside Out - 02/07/14 09:04 PM
Hi Floyd
Another class song for my in-car Player.
Loved the song but can't comment on mix or anything as am away from base and having to endure the worlds worst in ear earphones. Example - Anything below 200hz is inaudible.
Cheers
Ian
Posted By: tommyad Re: Inside Out - 02/07/14 10:13 PM
Floyd,wowser,gee willikers, ohmygodegedden,holy smoly, well I'll be durned, and danged if you didn't do it again. A fine write over a good hook, great editing, great vocals and just the right combo of instrumentation. Nicely done! Mix is A Ok. I was hoping this song would straighten me out on the world's most complicated subject. After listening closely I find I am still confused. Tom
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 12:16 AM
Clever and fun song!! Great turn of phrase-"inside...out" Very cool! Keep 'em comin' Take care. Greg
Posted By: ROG Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 10:27 AM
Hi Floyd.

As usual, excellent throughout.

Maybe you could make a few mistakes next time, so I'd have more to say.

ROG.
Posted By: JoanneCooper Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 11:17 AM
Hi Floyd. I especially like the variety of instruments on this one and also the way they work in and out of the mix. Great work Floyd.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 03:00 PM
Trevor - Thanks for the nice comments. Sometimes those fills fall in place well (sometimes it takes some "work" - which is half the fun...).

Greg (A) - appreciate that. Yea, I think the pianos get overlooked - particularly as an occasional solo... Often, too, when people put a piano in it seems too low in the mix - or buried in amongst other instruments. They can really shine if you let them...

Bob - I'm tryin'... you might want to hold off a while before that release... Dylan just released a box set - Volume 1 - of "the complete albums set" - it contains 47 discs.... given time, we may be able to beat that!!!!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 03:07 PM
Dani - Thanks - but... didn't you change your "favourite" for about the last 4 or 5? LOL - appreciate it!

Robert - Thanks for that - glad to have you stop by..

Guenter - I do appreciate your support and the kind word you have for my music. Perhaps, over time, we can instill a bit of appreciation for different styles of music in each other (..which, I believe, we already have...)

Ian - Thanks. Glad to know that these are getting played in some car, somewhere... Does that make me an international recording artist? I may have to include that in the liner notes of the next release (Bob - are you paying attention?)
Posted By: Sundance Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 04:09 PM
Floyd,

Couldn't help smiling at those cartwheels. Cool imagery. Great mix - love the sound you get. Always enjoy listening.

Josie
Posted By: Elliott Kayne Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 05:47 PM
Great song, good mix. Fun Country tune. My only comment is there is a bit too much reverb on your vocals. You might try panning the reverb far right or left so you dont hear it as prevalent but it smooths out. I really like the drum mix.
Posted By: F.M.M. Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 08:31 PM
hi Floyd and jane awesome some great job thanks eric
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 11:43 PM
Tom - have to say... I like all them words! Thanks for the kindness. Sorry that I could not clear up the confusion...

Greg (J) - Thanks for the listen. Sometimes one of the phrase turnabouts just hits you in a way that says "That could make a good song..."
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/08/14 11:50 PM
ROG - Thanks for the listen... actually, I thought this one might have a few flaws in it... I had this sitting for a while and re-mixed it right before posting it - and I started experimenting with the vocal track - I'm "looking for something" that I haven't found yet - and this ended up "a bit different"... too much reverb - which Elliott pinged... so I need to look at it some..

Joanne - thanks for the spin...

Josie - I like the "crest of the hill" best, myself... thanks..

Elliot - appreciate you stopping by. Yeah.. the verb is a bit much. I was trying something new and the reverb was printed on the vocal track - so when I processed it further, it accentuated the reverb...

eric - thanks for the listen.
Posted By: gruverider Re: Inside Out - 02/09/14 02:32 AM
brilliant write! another cool chorus!
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Inside Out - 02/09/14 02:29 PM
Top notch lyric, melody, vocals, RT choice, arrangement and mix. Major studio sound all the way. This is what we should be hearing on "country" radio.

This will become my reference song for mixing...not that I'll get there but I can dream. Everything sits perfectly in the mix -- yet it also stands out on its own. How the heck do you do that?? And do it so consistently?? I know the tips and the tricks....but there is something here that eludes my abilities. Just being able to consistently write songs like this would a major accomplishment but to sing them this way and mix and master your own arrangements. Come on.....
Posted By: 90 dB Re: Inside Out - 02/09/14 07:51 PM
Bob - I'm tryin'... you might want to hold off a while before that release... Dylan just released a box set - Volume 1 - of "the complete albums set" - it contains 47 discs.... given time, we may be able to beat that!!!!



We're on it, son. wink





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Posted By: gibson Re: Inside Out - 02/10/14 07:33 AM
Floyd,
This is a great love song, I like the lyrics, in fact everything is perfect.

As someone said this is what country should sound like.

Alyn
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/10/14 08:27 PM
Lawrence - thanks. appreciate that...

Bud - You're gonna have me looking for a new hat soon!...

Bob - check's in the mail... you will take a check from me..right?

Alyn - thank you. glad you dropped by...
Posted By: aleck rand Re: Inside Out - 02/11/14 07:15 PM
Hey Floyd,

I was in the process of writing a country tune called Man with a Blindfold that carries some of the sentiments of your song. And, now that I've heard it, Blindfold lies crumpled in the trash where it belongs.

Dean
Posted By: Steve Young Re: Inside Out - 02/12/14 06:02 PM
Floyd,

I have been out of commission for several weeks, and my time is very short today, but when I saw your song post, I had to listen. I'm sure glad I did. You know I am a fan of your work, and this one is just another good one to add the the list! Great chorus. Love the turn of the words, inside out.

Really enjoyed it!

Steve
Posted By: RichMac Re: Inside Out - 02/14/14 05:54 AM
Great country feel and lyrics.Very clear and clean production.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/15/14 03:31 AM
Dean - Man with a Blindfold - ya gotta dig that back out - I want to hear it! Thanks for the listen...

Steve - always appreciate you dropping by. Hope things quiet down for you soon... so we can hear some more from you... thanks for the kind words...

Richard - thanks for listening and commenting...

Posted By: Noel96 Re: Inside Out - 02/15/14 11:18 AM
Hey floyd,

I've been listening to "Inside Out" just about every time I wander around Users Showcase. Twenty or so listens later, it's still sounds fresh and makes me smile. The only difference is that I can now sing a long with you, American accent and all smile

So, what do I like ...

1. Introduction
The 4/4 bar followed by a 2/4 bar of drums alone is just great at setting the mood. Upbeat and happy, and the mixed time signatures throw the listener a little out of kilter because they are not what's expected. As you've show us many times in your songs, there's nothing quite like disrupting 'what's expected' to set the emotional tone.

2. Verses
I laughed out loud at "i salted my coffee, i sugared my eggs, now they're scrambled and a little too sweet". That's such a good image! What stood out to me most in the verses is how you used rhyme to close a section. By this, I mean that the first 4 lines of each verse is essentially a single thought and that thought cleanly closes when line 4 rhymes with line 2. Then lines 5 to 8 begin a new lyrical thought. While that second lyrical thought also closes equally strongly with rhyme, musically you leave the 8th line wide open so that it drives home into the chorus. Nice!

3. Chorus
That aaabba rhyme scheme is awesome! And the pay-off of twisting the interpretation of 'inside out' around, well, that's classic floyd jane creativity that's a signature in so many of your songs. In "Inside Out", it's also a terrific pay-off.

4. Writing
Melody, lyrics and chord progression are incredibly well matched.

5. Arrangement
When I listened from the perspective of arrangement, words that sprang to mind were "thoughtful", "oooo, that's clever", "great use of musical sweeteners and spices", "this could SHOULD be on the radio".

6. Performance
For me, the believability factor of these lyrics clocks in at 100%. The singer (as the song's main character) is incredibly easy to visualise and to feel empathy with. He's a really likeable person. The combination of melody, lyrics and your singing makes all this possible in such a professionally seamless way.

Ok ... it's back for another listen now ....

All the best,
Noel
Posted By: Scott C Re: Inside Out - 02/15/14 01:26 PM
Really enjoyed this tune. Very neat lyrics. Song the rhythm to the song. Vocals were excellent
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/15/14 08:48 PM
Noel - Your analysis is always such pleasurable reading... it is nice to have someone appreciate what we do... It's nice how you "get" the intricacies of what goes into the writing that most people might not think about... Thanks so much for the time you put into that - it is much appreciated!


Scott - thanks for listening and commenting...
Posted By: Rick Hansen Re: Inside Out - 02/15/14 09:19 PM
I'll join the lovefest and just say how much I enjoyed this one. The only nitpick I have (and I hope you don't mind) is while the piano lead fit well into the song I felt it didn't sit quite so well into the mix. Sorry that gives you a lower score of 9.9999998. (I'm really into the Olympics right now LOL). A really nice effort bringing this one to life. As always I stand in awe of your talents my friend.

Rick
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Inside Out - 02/16/14 01:22 PM
Rick - thanks for the spin. Don't mind other's opinions at all - always good to take a look at something that doesn't quite sit right for anyone - regardless of what aspect.

I fully understand your feeling on the piano lead (I assume you mean the solo before the last chorus). It did take a little extra work to get it to sit where it does. For me, it sounds like it fits/blends at the beginning, but then towards the end, it gets very bright and pops out - so that going back "out" of the solo feels like it "blends" less well... I could use an EQ envelope to adjust that part of the applied EQ - so that's something to have a look at going back to this...

Thanks. 9.9999998 - dang! another miss! smile
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