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Posted By: floyd jane Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 02:16 PM
Mr. Snyder implied that my last one was a bit somber and made a request...

Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Hope you have a party blast for July 4th and write a song about drinking, cussin', hollerin' and screamin' and howling at the moon for pure drunken joy and kissing every pretty girl in town next.

Throw a Telecaster in there too and turn it up to 12.

Perhaps a bit over-the-top... but there are elements worth exploring...

A bit of "carousin' with the boys", drinkin' an' hollerin'. Likely at night.
A bit of the kissin'-the-girls thing... though in a limited manner...
Since Brent handles the leads, I'd venture to say that was a Telecaster...

This will give you a picture of...


UNCOMMON GRACE

i'm shootin' pool and having some beers with the guys
and my phone rings, i tell 'em that was grace, i gotta go
they start whoopin' it up 'bout how i'm wrapped 'round her finger
some whipped boy-toy led by the nose
fellas, some things are hard to explain
grace ain't no ordinary jane
   
   a careful collection of contradictions
   nothing sits right, nothing out of place
   not even trying, she's the center of attention
   that little girl grin, that movie star face
   that's the picture of uncommon grace

well that took 'em back a bit they didn't know quite what to say
room got kinda quiet as i headed toward the door
i hear charlie say "man, she must be something"
i say "you never seen the likes of her before"
a tornado. a goddess. a full-out addiction.
grace simply defies description
   
   a t-shirt and pearls, worn tony lama's
   hears her own drummer, sets her own pace
   stubborn like her daddy, a beauty like her mama
   rifle in the window rack just in case
   that's the picture of uncommon grace

she's standing in the hall when i walk through the door
that grin on her face, her robe on the floor
   
   a quiet storm, giving, demanding
   temp tattoos beneath tattered lace
   gives her heart with wild adandon
   any man would die for just one taste
   that's the picture of uncommon grace
   damn good picture of my girlfriend grace

i've been graced.




Some BAND Stuff...
RealTracks in song: 995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 999:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 996:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 380:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Syncopated Sugar Ev 102
RealTracks in song: 671:Organ, B3, Background Southern Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2688:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockBrentSimple Ev 120
Royalty Free Loops


Comments welcome.
Have at it.

floyd
Posted By: ROG Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 02:32 PM
Hi Floyd.

A spoken verse! Never thought I'd hear that from you, but doesn't it work well. Man, I just wish I could do that accent.

Hey what a picture you've painted here. Sounds like a nice girl. I thought at first you were going for the old joke - he walked into the room with easy grace...

Superb track which rocks along nicely. Great vocals and harmony and absolutely no complaints about the solo this time!

Good LOUD.

Loved the whole thing.

ROG.
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 02:50 PM

Awesome!!!

Now that's what I'm talking about!!

smile

Loved every bit of this, especially the drum production, for example, the little flourish of a two thump at the very end, and the drums rolls in the middle.

How did you do that???? I know they are samples, but what's the technique?

Great song!!
Posted By: Deryk - PG Music Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 03:59 PM
What a tune, Floyd! Had me groovin' in my seat smile Nothing like a good old country tune! Extremely catchy, extremely well mixed - and that guitar solo at 1:30 is wicked!

Thanks so much for sharing, you should be proud of this!
Posted By: PeterF Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 05:27 PM
Floyd

Loved it. Great choice of instruments - vocal was spot on - really liked the spoken lines.
Just wonderfully infectious.

Peter
Posted By: 44kfl Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 05:30 PM
I like it!

solid delivery, sounds like a pro mix

everything in place, catchy like a great radio song

no waste

Kenny
Posted By: Ember - PG Music Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 06:58 PM
I really like the combination of the spoken versus the non. I think it was the perfect touch for this song. I feel it presents it more overtly as a story. Loved it.
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/18/17 06:58 PM
a t-shirt and pearls, worn tony lama's
hears her own drummer, sets her own pace
stubborn like her daddy, a beauty like her mama
rifle in the window rack just in case
that's the picture of uncommon grace

My favorite (only by a sliver) of three beautifully crafted choruses!! This is a top-notch write.....clever, fun, and catchy as heck. EVERYTHING works perfectly.

Not a word that could be better
Not a note out of place
That's the picture of UNCOMMON GRACE

Uncommonly excellent Floyd!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/19/17 12:24 AM
Some people have all the fun. Drinking beer and shooting pool.
Very catchy. Great tune.
Rob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/19/17 07:35 AM
Floyd,

This is great - love the word play and the mix of talking/singing... Excellent production as usual and a strong performance.

Loved it!

Bob
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/19/17 09:51 AM
Yeah! Loved the spoken word parts, really worked well. Top notch from the beginning right to that cool little B3 lick to end the song.

Excellent!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/19/17 04:48 PM
Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Floyd.

A spoken verse! Never thought I'd hear that from you, but doesn't it work well. Man, I just wish I could do that accent.

Hey what a picture you've painted here. Sounds like a nice girl. I thought at first you were going for the old joke - he walked into the room with easy grace...

Superb track which rocks along nicely. Great vocals and harmony and absolutely no complaints about the solo this time!

Good LOUD.

Loved the whole thing.

ROG.


Thanks, ROG. You know I am always thinking of you when I'm setting that lead in the mix... smile
Posted By: Tommyc Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/19/17 07:16 PM
DURN!!!! How you did that? As Always YOU DA MAN!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 09:07 AM
Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Awesome!!!

Now that's what I'm talking about!!

smile

Loved every bit of this, especially the drum production, for example, the little flourish of a two thump at the very end, and the drums rolls in the middle.

How did you do that???? I know they are samples, but what's the technique?

Great song!!


Thanks, dude! The drums are from Drums On Demand loops. I'll take a look to see where those parts come from and get back to ya...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 02:01 PM
Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
What a tune, Floyd! Had me groovin' in my seat smile Nothing like a good old country tune! Extremely catchy, extremely well mixed - and that guitar solo at 1:30 is wicked!

Thanks so much for sharing, you should be proud of this!


Thanks, Deryk - glad you enjoyed it... That new Brent soloist RT is a sweet one...
Posted By: gruverider Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 08:08 PM
Man, everything sounds so great! Great song.
Posted By: RnAM Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 08:21 PM
Yes, David likes this, and so do we!
We especially like the transition to the chorus ( like I commented on SoundCloud).
Nice work once again!

Rob
Posted By: Al-David Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 09:06 PM
hey Floyd,

Di and I were wondering why this isn't on the radio ... then it dawned on us - it's too damned good! This sounds professional as anything out there. Great lyric, backing tracks and a splendid vocal performance. If it gets any better than this, we'd have to call it something besides a song. This is a bar of excellence that few, if any of us, will be able to approach.

BTW, we liked it!

Alan & DI
Posted By: HearToLearn Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 09:24 PM
Well FJ, just like every one of your songs, this is my favorite wink I hope that doesn't water down my comments!

Anyway, this made me laugh...

Quote:
Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Hope you have a party blast for July 4th and write a song about drinking, cussin', hollerin' and screamin' and howling at the moon for pure drunken joy and kissing every pretty girl in town next.

Throw a Telecaster in there too and turn it up to 12.


Just once I wish DS could spit out what he's trying to say. It's always soooo vague what he's lookin' for wink

I have to admit, when I saw the title this was NOT what I was expecting. I may have been more along the lines of what DS was saying.

Anyway, this song is so cool. The semi-spoken part is fun, and that chorus! LOVE IT! It's catchy! Really, really catchy. I would be you walked around with it stuck in your head when you weren't working on it?

As far as production, I feel that may have been the tightest I've heard from you. I mean, it LINES up! I felt every instrument fit exactly where it should be.

Loved the grove. Love the changed between sections. Just a lot to keep the listener interested!

It's not my name, but you had me at "Mr. Snyder" wink
Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/20/17 09:46 PM
Cool stuff....

Lots of comments on the spoken verses.... I didn't see anything on the mods/de-mods throughout. I thought that was an excellent idea.

Well done.
Posted By: dani48 Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/21/17 05:27 PM
Hi, Floyd !


I love the force behind
your presentation !
...and I like the concept
too...as you rightly pointed
out I´m afraid not all guys
do understand how precious there
girlfriend can be !!!!

Cheers
Dani
Posted By: tommyad Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/21/17 05:38 PM
floyd, The first thing that hit me is the sound of the drums and the overall clarity of the mix. The next thing is the modulations as mentioned by Herb. Great stops! The talking blues feel really adds to the story. It's like you're sitting next to me at the bar swapping lies and tall tales. Superb! Loved it! Tom
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/21/17 07:55 PM
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Floyd

Loved it. Great choice of instruments - vocal was spot on - really liked the spoken lines.
Just wonderfully infectious.

Peter


Thanks, Peter.
Posted By: dcuny Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/21/17 11:53 PM
Someone throws down the gauntlet, and you turn into yet another perfect song.

Plus, you turn it up a couple notches more with the spoken word bit.

I've been schooled by fj again - and I love it. laugh
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/22/17 04:34 PM
Originally Posted By: 44kfl
I like it!

solid delivery, sounds like a pro mix

everything in place, catchy like a great radio song

no waste

Kenny


Thanks, Kenny...
Posted By: AudioTrack Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/22/17 11:25 PM
Absolutely sensational Floyd, this is waaaay-up-there.

The contrasts between spoken verse and singing really give this marvelous dimension.

And everything is all wrapped up in a very impressive set of lyrics, and topped off with outstanding guitar work.

This is a best seller for sure.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/23/17 09:43 AM
Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
I really like the combination of the spoken versus the non. I think it was the perfect touch for this song. I feel it presents it more overtly as a story. Loved it.


Ember - thanks so much for dropping in for a listen....
Posted By: Scott C Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/23/17 10:45 PM
Wow Floyd this is so different than your other tunes. There were so many part of the production that were unique. Well done. Super vocal and very creative lyrics. And the backtrack was superb...
Posted By: Sundance Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/23/17 11:49 PM
Smokin' HOT FJ!
Super lyrics, arrangement, vocal, production....you name it...

(If I was listening with you in person I'd be doing the Wayne's World "we're not worthy" salute after hearing this one. LOL!)


Josie
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/25/17 01:19 PM
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
a t-shirt and pearls, worn tony lama's
hears her own drummer, sets her own pace
stubborn like her daddy, a beauty like her mama
rifle in the window rack just in case
that's the picture of uncommon grace

My favorite (only by a sliver) of three beautifully crafted choruses!! This is a top-notch write.....clever, fun, and catchy as heck. EVERYTHING works perfectly.

Not a word that could be better
Not a note out of place
That's the picture of UNCOMMON GRACE

Uncommonly excellent Floyd!! Take care. Greg


Greg - thanks for such a nice review. I especially appreciate that you made note of the lyric...
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/25/17 06:29 PM
Sheeesh, you put a song up and within no time all the entire superlative bucket has been unloaded on you.

Pick a comment, any comment, from the above and we agree. The spoken word, the modulations, the drums, the write all deserve the praise.

"a careful collection of contradictions"

That is a great line and for us it can describe the write. It's obviously good ole boy leaning but with some very literate twists throughout, e.g., ain't no ordinary jane, I've been graced, and more.

mr jane, this one is definitely not an ordinary mr jane.

For anybody that hasn't yet...turn this puppy up to 11 and listen to how it all holds together so well.

Masterful!

J&B
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/27/17 10:10 AM
Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Some people have all the fun. Drinking beer and shooting pool.
Very catchy. Great tune.
Rob


Thanks, Rob...


Originally Posted By: rsdean
Floyd,

This is great - love the word play and the mix of talking/singing... Excellent production as usual and a strong performance.

Loved it!

Bob


Appreciate that, Bob...
Posted By: animarorecords Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/28/17 02:13 AM
Hello, floyd

Great track! Catchy song!
It is wonderful to organize the songs that come back and forth between D major key and E major key.
As many others said, the combination of the spoken parts and the sung parts are really nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/28/17 12:57 PM
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Yeah! Loved the spoken word parts, really worked well. Top notch from the beginning right to that cool little B3 lick to end the song.

Excellent!


Thanks, Dave!


Originally Posted By: Tommyc
DURN!!!! How you did that? As Always YOU DA MAN!


Always good to have you dropp by, Tommy...
Posted By: critter Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/29/17 01:57 AM
Now that's my kind of tune, seeing as I am more of a rocker, fantastic, great lyrics, patches I use a lot. Wow, another winner from FJ..........
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/29/17 10:02 AM
Originally Posted By: gruverider
Man, everything sounds so great! Great song.


Lawrence, I appreciate that...


Originally Posted By: RnAM
Yes, David likes this, and so do we!
We especially like the transition to the chorus ( like I commented on SoundCloud).
Nice work once again!

Rob


Thanks, Rob!



Originally Posted By: Al-David
hey Floyd,

Di and I were wondering why this isn't on the radio ... then it dawned on us - it's too damned good! This sounds professional as anything out there. Great lyric, backing tracks and a splendid vocal performance. If it gets any better than this, we'd have to call it something besides a song. This is a bar of excellence that few, if any of us, will be able to approach.

BTW, we liked it!

Alan & DI


smile - Thanks, y'all... what more could I ask for?...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/30/17 12:40 PM
Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
Well FJ, just like every one of your songs, this is my favorite wink I hope that doesn't water down my comments!

Anyway, this made me laugh...

Quote:
Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Hope you have a party blast for July 4th and write a song about drinking, cussin', hollerin' and screamin' and howling at the moon for pure drunken joy and kissing every pretty girl in town next.

Throw a Telecaster in there too and turn it up to 12.


Just once I wish DS could spit out what he's trying to say. It's always soooo vague what he's lookin' for wink

I have to admit, when I saw the title this was NOT what I was expecting. I may have been more along the lines of what DS was saying.

Anyway, this song is so cool. The semi-spoken part is fun, and that chorus! LOVE IT! It's catchy! Really, really catchy. I would be you walked around with it stuck in your head when you weren't working on it?

As far as production, I feel that may have been the tightest I've heard from you. I mean, it LINES up! I felt every instrument fit exactly where it should be.

Loved the grove. Love the changed between sections. Just a lot to keep the listener interested!

It's not my name, but you had me at "Mr. Snyder" wink




Thanks for all of that, C!... If I can get a "really, really catchy" out of you, then I've done my job!...

smile
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/31/17 12:27 PM
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Cool stuff....

Lots of comments on the spoken verses.... I didn't see anything on the mods/de-mods throughout. I thought that was an excellent idea.

Well done.


Thanks for stopping by, Herb...


Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Floyd !


I love the force behind
your presentation !
...and I like the concept
too...as you rightly pointed
out I´m afraid not all guys
do understand how precious there
girlfriend can be !!!!

Cheers
Dani


Thanks, Dani...
Posted By: Sergio Guarneri Re: Uncommon Grace - 07/31/17 05:26 PM

Beautiful song surely your best for me.
Excellent guitar too. Very well played.

Sergio
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/01/17 10:46 AM
Originally Posted By: tommyad
floyd, The first thing that hit me is the sound of the drums and the overall clarity of the mix. The next thing is the modulations as mentioned by Herb. Great stops! The talking blues feel really adds to the story. It's like you're sitting next to me at the bar swapping lies and tall tales. Superb! Loved it! Tom


Appreciate all that, Tom. Let's find a bar for some drinks, lies and tall tales... smile
Posted By: 90 dB Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/01/17 10:54 AM



Well done. Loved the whole darned thing.


Regards,


Lefty
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/02/17 07:50 AM
Originally Posted By: dcuny
Someone throws down the gauntlet, and you turn into yet another perfect song.

Plus, you turn it up a couple notches more with the spoken word bit.

I've been schooled by fj again - and I love it. laugh


Thanks, David. Always nice to see you come around. (Would love to hear something from you again...)



Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Absolutely sensational Floyd, this is waaaay-up-there.

The contrasts between spoken verse and singing really give this marvelous dimension.

And everything is all wrapped up in a very impressive set of lyrics, and topped off with outstanding guitar work.

This is a best seller for sure.


Really appreciate that, Trevor... (And when do we get to hear another from you? The couple of things that you have posted totally blew me away...)
Posted By: Pipeline Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/02/17 08:24 AM
......And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar and say, "Man, what are you doin' here ? !"
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/03/17 05:52 PM
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Wow Floyd this is so different than your other tunes. There were so many part of the production that were unique. Well done. Super vocal and very creative lyrics. And the backtrack was superb...


Appreciate that, Scott...thanks...


Originally Posted By: Sundance
Smokin' HOT FJ!
Super lyrics, arrangement, vocal, production....you name it...

(If I was listening with you in person I'd be doing the Wayne's World "we're not worthy" salute after hearing this one. LOL!)


Josie


smile Good to see you around, Josie... I can see you doing the WW salute... smile
Posted By: Pipeline Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/03/17 07:24 PM
That song needs to be out there, on CMT, on the Radio !!!
Like someone asked David "What Nashville studio was that recorded in ? "
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/04/17 09:36 AM
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Sheeesh, you put a song up and within no time all the entire superlative bucket has been unloaded on you.

Pick a comment, any comment, from the above and we agree. The spoken word, the modulations, the drums, the write all deserve the praise.

"a careful collection of contradictions"

That is a great line and for us it can describe the write. It's obviously good ole boy leaning but with some very literate twists throughout, e.g., ain't no ordinary jane, I've been graced, and more.

mr jane, this one is definitely not an ordinary mr jane.

For anybody that hasn't yet...turn this puppy up to 11 and listen to how it all holds together so well.

Masterful!

J&B


Y'all are too kind.... I enjoyed this review...


Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, floyd

Great track! Catchy song!
It is wonderful to organize the songs that come back and forth between D major key and E major key.
As many others said, the combination of the spoken parts and the sung parts are really nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Shigeki Adachi - thanks for having a listen...



Originally Posted By: critter
Now that's my kind of tune, seeing as I am more of a rocker, fantastic, great lyrics, patches I use a lot. Wow, another winner from FJ..........


Thanks for stopping by again, Steve...
Posted By: Buford Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/04/17 10:19 AM
Hey there, Floyd. This one has it all: buddies, booze, women, guns, sex, pickup trucks, and some hot guitar. All that redemption in one song is almost too much to bear. But we'll try. Excellent.

Bob grin
Posted By: Noel96 Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/04/17 10:53 AM
floyd,

What a mighty contribution to Users Showcase! This is really, R-E-A-L-L-Y good!

That's all I'm saying for now smile I'll be back in a bit with some more...

See you again in a few days,
Noel
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/06/17 03:40 PM
Floyd you came up with something pretty good here. The mix in this song is about as good as it gets! There are some very good things happening with the lyric content in this. Some really clever phrases. A very, very good job done here. Thanks, Torrey
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/07/17 05:39 PM
Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

Beautiful song surely your best for me.
Excellent guitar too. Very well played.

Sergio


Thanks, Sergio. Good to see you back...


Originally Posted By: 90 dB



Well done. Loved the whole darned thing.


Regards,


Lefty


Appreciate that, Bob....



Originally Posted By: Pipeline
......And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar and say, "Man, what are you doin' here ? !"

Originally Posted By: Pipeline
That song needs to be out there, on CMT, on the Radio !!!
Like someone asked David "What Nashville studio was that recorded in ? "


Pipeline - thanks for stopping by - and bringing a big grin to my face...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/07/17 05:41 PM
Originally Posted By: Buford
Hey there, Floyd. This one has it all: buddies, booze, women, guns, sex, pickup trucks, and some hot guitar. All that redemption in one song is almost too much to bear. But we'll try. Excellent.

Bob grin


Bob - glad you dropped in....


Originally Posted By: Noel96
floyd,

What a mighty contribution to Users Showcase! This is really, R-E-A-L-L-Y good!

That's all I'm saying for now smile I'll be back in a bit with some more...

See you again in a few days,
Noel


smile Thanks, Noel!



Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Floyd you came up with something pretty good here. The mix in this song is about as good as it gets! There are some very good things happening with the lyric content in this. Some really clever phrases. A very, very good job done here. Thanks, Torrey


Thanks, Torrey - always glad to have you come by for a listen...
Posted By: Charlie McG Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/08/17 04:14 PM
Sounds great, Floyd.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Uncommon Grace - 08/08/17 05:43 PM
Originally Posted By: Charlie McG
Sounds great, Floyd.


Thanks for stopping by, Charlie...
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