Slow It Down

A little ditty about slowing down and relaxing a bit.

Leon Lyric & Vocal
I played guitar a sang a little harmony.

The Band:
RealTracks in style: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~1024:Guitar, Electric, Strumming DirtyOpen Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~703:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Spirited Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2764:Organ, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 1856:Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085
RealDrums [in style:PopRock8ths^01-a:Closed Hat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare


Slow It Down

Sometimes I think it might be time to slow it down
Feeling kind of dizzy on this merry-go-round
Doctor’s telling me I might be too tightly wound
Couldn’t hurt to stop and have a look around

Take it down a notch
Switch off my phone and throw away my watch
Take it down a notch
Down a notch, take it down a notch

Sometimes I think it might be time to toss it in
Every little thing these days seems to get under my skin
Everybody talking but I don’t care what they say
Might be time for me to make my get away

Take it down a notch
Switch off my phone and throw away my watch
Take it down a notch
Down a notch, take it down a notch

Might be time to listen to my heart
Might not be an ending, maybe it’s a start
Might be time to find another gear
Take it easy as we cruise on out of here

Time to slow it down
Time to slow it down
Time to slow it down
Slow it down; slow it down (etc.)

Take it down a notch
Switch off my phone and throw away my watch
Take it down a notch
Down a notch, take it down a notch

Sometimes I think it might be time to slow it down
Feeling kind of dizzy on this merry-go-round
Doctor’s telling me I might be too tightly wound
Couldn’t hurt to stop and have a look around

The change for the third verse is perfectly timed.
Nice song, all your elements worked really well and brought the BIAB components to life.
I can imagine that outro solo building and building in a live setting.
Cool stuff.

Very nice Peter and Leon!

Nice harmonics to start things off.

Always enjoy Leon's lyrics and vocal, also really like your vocal contributions on this one.

Tasteful leads and I like your tone too, a little less distortion than you normally use I think.

A good listen!

Peter & Leon,

A nice write.

Nice arrangement. The simpler middle section is a nice touch. Works well.

A really good mix. The bass is nice and punchy, with good definition. The drums are crisp and clear. The acoustic is at a good level to allow the vocals to sit where they should...

Enjoyed the listen.

fj

Another nice one guys...
With a message to which we can all relate...
I enjoyed the listen!

Peter & Leon,

Doctor’s telling me I might be too tightly wound
Couldn’t hurt to stop and have a look around

I like that message and the slightly sardonic way Leon sounds singing them.A little Dylanesque to my hearing.
The strummed guitar carries the relaxed rocking feel.
Really good intro & outro accents and solo also.
Taking it down a notch is working well!

Robert

Appreciate the comments Ray.

Peter

I love the guitar harmonics in the beginning.. very nice track indeed... very well done and produced!


Thanks for sharing,
Will

Great work Peter and Leon! I found this quite immersive and the switch up in the later half of the song works very well! Thanks for sharing!

Nice! Mellow tune, nice write, good fit between the lyrics and the music.

Thanks Dave - used a fairly clean setting for the guitar. Using a Line 6 Helix these days.

Peter

Nice work on this one Love the progressions, and the vocals were a standout to me. A solid throwback to a classic country style. I loved the switch up on the last verse too. Kept it sounding really fresh and engaging.

Thanks for sharing!

Cool song. I particularly like the chorus. Your guitar playing fits well with the lyrics, a nice mellow feel.

hi peterf,leon nice tune love the break or bridge in this great change. really enjoyed this, great write very well done eric

I liked the vocals most of all, reminds me of someone, maybe Jim Seals of Seals and Crofts. Good work on the song and its production.

Thanks floyd appreciate the comments and pleased you liked the mix.

Peter

Thanks Jim

Peter



Thanks Robert, I occasionally hear some Dylan in his delivery as well.

Peter

Thanks Will.

Peter

Thanks Joe.

Peter



Appreciate the comments David.

Peter

Peter & Leon.
Clever and easy going tune. I enjoyed clear vocals and sweet guitar solo!
Production is excellent.

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Nice piece, Gentlemen. Drawn to the guitar chimes and the cello. Has that ambling feel that truly befits the lyric.

Very cool use of harmonics Peter. Gives the song such a cool feel. Vocal and harmonies were excellent. Guitar is very sweet. Really compliments the vocal. Solo was excellent

"Take it down a notch
Switch off my phone and throw away my watch
Take it down a notch
Down a notch, take it down a notch"

Yeah, that might work!

Great job you two. One of those tunes where everything works so well together.

The fine lyric is well performed and the guitar seems just made to be there. The very cool and laid back vocal contrasts nicely with the lyric's implications that things might be a bit frenetic

Throw in the nice arrangement (building and then unbuilding - is that a word?) and spot on mix and you guys have produced a superb tune.

Tasteful and classy come to mind!

J&B

On Soundcloud I wrote a quote of your lyrics: Might not be an ending, maybe it’s a start
I think that's what we all hope for. That's why it's so nice to make your music. That is allways your start, but also your nicest legacy.
At least that's what I believe.
It's a nice song, Peter and Leon

Hans

Thanks a lot.

Peter



Thanks Deryk I'm sure Leon apprecites the comments on the vocal.

Peter

Thanks a lot.

Peter




Thanks Misha

Peter



Appreciate the comments.

Peter



Thanks Eric

Peter

Hi Peter & Leon,

very nice. Love the lyrics and will try to take them to heart !

Peter, great playing (like always...)

Enjoyed the listen a lot.

Stefan

I dig the message here!! Just retired myself about 2 weeks ago, and now I'm ready to enjoy myself after getting the upper hand on the virus from hell. This is a sweet listen.....nice melody, lyric, vocal, mix, guitar of course!, and a message I can get into. I wrote a song called The Right Lane of Life years ago with the same idea. Really enjoyed this one guys!! Take care. Greg

Thanks Scott pleased you liked the harmonics.

Peter

It was fun unbuilding this one! Thanks for the support and kind words.

Peter

Greg thanks, enjoy your new found freedom - looking forward to some new songs!

Peter




Appreciate the review Stefan.

Peter



Thanks Hans.

Peter