Hi All,
Here's a new song.
This is a play on the doomsday phrase
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There’s a fire on the border in the midday sun
Mothers and daughters under the gun
What is this thing called human rights
It gets erased under the cover of night
Stop the clock
Somebody pull the plug
Shine the light
Two minutes to midnight
There’s a man with a sign in Central Park
Saying jack the mayor and jack the cops
I’m watching like a statue on a granite base
You better get yourself back to Chelsea Place
Stop the clock
Somebody pull the plug
Shine the light
Two minutes to midnight
There’s you and me we got bleeding hearts
The horse is running away from his cart
I’ve got a watch never could tell time
And the weight of love and a suspicious mind
Stop the clock
Somebody pull the plug
Shine the light
Two minutes to midnight
Stop the clock
Somebody pull the plug
Shine the light
Boom two minutes to midnight
All BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
789: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CrossoverClean 090
832: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AltCountryMoody Ev 075
Chorus Loop: Chillout/Chillout_dimensions_145
RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 a:Snare on 4, HiHat, b: Snare
As always - thanks for listening!
Bob
very nice song.
Excellent sound and real tracks in it.
Very nice performance
Sergio
Bob, this track sounds great! Such a good job on the vocals and your backing track choices are perfect! I love that arp electric guitar going in this! Another great track! Thanks, Torrey
I liked that arp guitar too really fits the mood. Cool line about the watch not keeping time.
Very Dylanesque which I always enjoy. Sounds great here.
Bob,
Great title and inspiration behind this.I like the punchy chorus...and, of course, there are always nuggets of lyrical brilliance in your writing,(Josie beat me to it on the Dylanesque feel of this).
Your use of that AltCountry guitar is so good here.
Another excellent song!
Robert
Very cool but 2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085 has a few problems.
Particularly when used with the very clicky kick drum.
It's very big n boomy and when the notes are muted they die unnaturally.
The combination of big and unnatural decay seem at odds.
The muting could be addressed by adding a little delay or a very tiny bit of reverb and the boominess, well, if you reduce some of the bass and add what you reduced to the kick's bottom end it might work.
I found myself spending quite a bit of time EQ Real Drum tracks to remove some click and add some thump.
Hello Bob,
that's a very nice song with great lyrics and a well-chosen and well-sounding arrangement. Love your singing.
Cheers,
Stefan
Nice! Love the way you paint a picture with your lyrics.
Lots of great lines happening, I especially liked "What is this thing called human rights
It gets erased under the cover of night", and "I’m watching like a statue on a granite base
You better get yourself back to Chelsea Place".
Strong, memorable chorus also.
And of course your signature vocal sound.
Great stuff, Bob, enjoyed the listen!
"I’ve got a watch never could tell time"...
I like that line...
Good write...
Impressive lyrics & vocals...
Great production...
I enjoyed listening!
Torrey,
Thanks - much appreciated. I believe that is the first time I have used that particular arp guitar track - it's got a very unique sound.
Bob
Bob,
Another excellent write. Tight.
You keep coming up with great BANDs. Simple and solid with a start-the-tape-and-record-one-perfect-take feel. Impressive.
fj
Great sound on the band. That arp guitar works great. Good write and well delivered. Mix sounds good. I enjoyed it, Tom
Hi Bob,
That is a very nice song. I like the lyrics - it is a very well written song and the music compliments your voice in a very pleasing way.
Well done!
Will
Man oh man, what a chorus!
"Stop the clock
Somebody pull the plug
Shine the light
Two minutes to midnight"
And what a great verse (of many)!
"There’s you and me we got bleeding hearts
The horse is running away from his cart
I’ve got a watch never could tell time
And the weight of love and a suspicious mind "
As others said the arp guitar was perfecto as was the arrangement, band and mix.
Your voice was born for this Americana feel/genre that we so often listen to.
Outstanding!
J&B
"Stop the clock
Somebody pull the plug
Shine the light
Two minutes to midnight"
I feel this very keenly most nights. I'm a chronic insomniac and it seems like the days just bleed together somedays and time just moves far too quickly.
Thanks for sharing! Great song.
Hey Josie,
Thanks - that is very appreciated!
Bob
Another good write. Love the imaginary you paint in the lyrics and definitely the Dylan feel to the song.
rsdean,
Nice sound and feel to this—kinda of a Stones thing going on, maybe. A terrific, heartfelt vocal. Very cool tune!
All the best,
Deej
Robert,
That's very kind of you - thanks.
Bob
Loved this Bob. Such a . Always thought you had a Dylan vibe in your voice. Such a cool delivery of the vocal and lyric.
What a tune! A really solid write, and that chorus is absolutely perfect. The arrangement is top notch as well. The whole thing sounds really professional - a really nicely executed Americana tune.
Thanks for sharing
Hey Bob,
great write, good backing band
you always write and sing a strong solid chorus
to bring home the message and song
and tho I don't agree with most of your political sentiments
I do appreciate your poetry and emotional deliveries
enjoyed,
Kenny
Ray,
Thanks. I didn't hear a lot of boomy bass, but take your point. It may be my monitors, etc.
Thanks again for listening and commenting.
Bob
Your lyrics are first rate. What a great opening lyric: "There’s a fire on the border in the midday sun": That line is loaded. Great title too. It make one want to listen to your song. I, too, love the arpeggio guitar, which is a perfect complement to your vocal delivery.
Stefan,
Thanks so much!
Bob
Dave,
That is very appreciated - thank you!
Bob
Floyd,
Thanks - appreciate the kind words.
Bob
Tom,
Thanks very much.
Bob
Excellent writing for sure! You always inspire me to want to write. That is a sure fire clue that I'm intrigued. Wonderful song!
Will,
Much appreciated - thanks.
Bob
Janice & Bud,
That is very kind of you. I appreciate your support - thanks!
Bob
Great lyrics carried by the driving force of the arrangement. Poweful Dylanesque chorus. Your voice is mixed nicely to the front.
Janne
Ember,
Thanks. Appreciate the listen and kind words.
Bob
Great vibe here!! Really gets into your head. Very catchy, very intriguing stuff!! Take care. Greg
Donna,
Thank you very much.
Bob
Bob,
Another fine creation! I really enjoyed listening. The band sounds terrific and provides a wonderful aural showcase for your singing and song.
It's an inspired hook and I was captivated by the way you worked it.
All the best,
Noel
Deej,
Much appreciated - thank you!
Bob
Scott,
That's very nice of you - thanks!
Bob
Bob
A few years ago Leon wrote a lyric called 5 minutes to midnight - quite a concern!
Excellent work on this, great delivery and lyric.
Really nice work.
Peter
Derek,
Thanks very much!
Bob
Kenny,
Thanks - I've really been enjoying your stuff as well.
Bob
Thanks - much appreciated!
Bob
Lawrence,
That's very kind of you - thanks!
Bob
Janne,
Thank you - much appreciated!
Bob
Greg,
Thanks so much.
Bob
Bob.
Great vocal!
A bit smell of Bob Dylan.
A well-chosen and well-sounding arrangement.
I also think that arp guitar works great as Tommyad said.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
Noel,
That is very appreciated - thank you.
Bob
Peter,
Thanks - I appreciated that!
Bob
Shigeki,
Thanks so much.
Bob
Robert
You nailed it. I feel that way a lot these days.
SD
SpaceDog,
Thanks very much. I'm enjoying your new one as well.
Bob