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Posted By: floyd jane Standing On The Ledge - 11/09/20 06:32 PM
Get outta your rut.


STANDING ON THE LEDGE

haven't you grown tired of always looking back
mourning those good ol' days, stuck in that same track
you don't want to hear what's new, you hide behind a wall
always living in the past, that ain't living at all

you don't see why it shouldn't be like it's always been
ain't your concern if someone else takes it on the chin
so you hunker down, stand your ground, happy in the hole you're diggin'
but that's not who i am
   
   i'm standing on the ledge my heart in my hand
   pushing the envelope as hard as i can
   proud of being a good ol' boy
   but you've got to understand
   when it's time to add in a dose of brand new man
   so i'm living on the edge
   standing on the ledge

there's so much to discover, so many things to try
i plan on having no regrets when it's my day to die
so let the music play, i'll get up and dance
i'll face my fear of falling, i'll still take the chance
   
   i'm standing on the ledge...


The BAND:
RealTracks in song: 1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 3301:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash12-key Ev 085 (B:sync) - HELD
RealTracks in song: 1169:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockMediumBrent Ev 120 - HELD
RealTracks in song: 1747:Synth, Rhythm ModernDancePopRave16thsTickle Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3438:Guitar, Electric, Soloist BritPsycPopBallad Ev 065
Royalty Free Loops
Me: lyrics & music, vocals, mixing, mastering, art work
Harmonies: generated using Helicon TC plugin in RealBand


Comments encouraged.
Live on the edge.

fj
Posted By: Gary Weder Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/09/20 07:59 PM
Hi Floyd.
A cool "angry young man attitude" vibe to this. This song demands the full attention of the listener extolling a "don't look at life through a rear view mirror" message.
I like this song very much.
p.s Please tell more about your artwork.
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/09/20 08:38 PM
Wow! Okay, this immediately reminded me of theme music for TV or film. The power chords had a lot to do with it but also the vocal processing. And even the ending. Really different for you and really great!
Posted By: Tano Music Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/09/20 11:55 PM
Excellent work! I especially liked the (I think) solitary bass drum used in the verse sections.
I thought the power/energy was great.
Really liked the "edge/ledge" combo in the lyric.
And that ending--very cool!
Posted By: jptjptjpt Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 12:31 AM
Wow! That's a big production. Well done! Great lyrics. Vocals are outstanding. The band is rocking. Top notch recording. Well done.
Posted By: PeterF Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 04:58 AM
floyd,

That was amazing. A massive sound, loved the held guitars and what a vocal!
Superb song crafting and a brilliant sound. Excellent set of lyrics to match.

Inspiring work.

Peter
Posted By: rayc Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 08:20 AM
Nice colouration/distressing on the 1st verse vocal...could easily have turned into an industrial rock piece.
It developed into a cool crunchy piece of country flavoured rock.
My only nit would be that the solo, (I'm quite fond of the hazy & Britpsych stuff in BIAB2020), is a little too smooth when it starts. I'd have liked it a little nastier just as it came out from under the BIG guitars.
Other than that very minor taste based affectation form me this is a fantastic song.
Posted By: Derochette Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 10:59 AM
Hello floyd jane,

It's a great composition very rhythmic with a good mix. The timbre of your voice lends itself perfectly to this. Your lyrics are well written and the melody pleasant. Everything is well calibrated. Well done.

Kindly regard

Dero13
alias JaniJackFlash
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 12:58 PM
Pretty aggressive sound compared to the other things I've heard from you.

A real head shaker!
Love the driving riff.

Damn Good!

moto
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 01:55 PM

You pretty much blew me away with this one, floyd, this is GREAT!

Man, you gotta live on the edge more often I think, loved everything about this.

Very well done!
Posted By: cliftond Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 03:07 PM
Floyd, this one is just a brilliant cooker!!!, Vocals are just perfect, guitars rip thru like a tornado!!! Love it Cliff
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/10/20 07:47 PM
Awesome Floyd! Love what you did with the vocals effects! The heavy rock sound in the chorus sounds super! This seems to be a trip to unchartered waters compared to most of your work but it sounds like you have gone there with all the confidence and talent needed to make this sound great! Impressive!!! Thanks, T
Posted By: Scott C Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/11/20 12:03 AM
What an awesome intro. Loved the way you mixed the vocal. Boy what a powerful song. Everything was just perfect. Radio ready !!!! Well done
Posted By: tommyad Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/11/20 12:17 PM
floyd, As always a great write! I especially like "i plan on having no regrets when it's my day to die" as it is my personal philosophy. Bis sound and the opening guitar is super. I do kind of agree with Ray that a nastier guitar solo may have been a slightly better choice. It is very hard to find anything to nitpick in any of your work but I think he had a valid point as I kind of thought that before I read his comment. Other than that small detraction everything works. I like the gritty vocal processing. My final comment, It rocks! Tom
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/11/20 03:10 PM
Originally Posted By: Gary Weder
Hi Floyd.
A cool "angry young man attitude" vibe to this. This song demands the full attention of the listener extolling a "don't look at life through a rear view mirror" message.
I like this song very much.
p.s Please tell more about your artwork.


Thanks for having a listen, Gary.

Over the years, I've dabbled with creating large abstracts. This one (the "cover art") is 4' X 4'. The others that I've used are similar sizes. Sometimes 3' X 4', sometimes 4' X 5'... Several were sold by an art dealer - into commercial offices in the St. Louis area, typically selling in the $800 range (but that was years ago and I haven't pursued that further). Mostly they hang in our house (or get stacked in the garage)...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/11/20 11:07 PM
Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Wow! Okay, this immediately reminded me of theme music for TV or film. The power chords had a lot to do with it but also the vocal processing. And even the ending. Really different for you and really great!


Thanks, TM...something "really different..." was what I was after smile
Posted By: jannesan Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/12/20 02:50 PM
Nice to hear you experiencing on the harder edge of rock, somewhere between Bon Jovi and Aerosmith. Great rocking sound, nice vocal effect. Interesting change of point of view right before the first chorus, I really like the message in the second verse, although I was wondering what happened to the guy who was happy in the hole.

Janne
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/12/20 06:36 PM
WOW!!!! Is "punk country" a genre, or did you just invent it?? Such great "kick you in the butt" energy and attitude on display here!! You are the master of many domains my friend!!!! I dig it......may even get me out of my rut, and that is a chore! LOVE IT!!!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: Deej56 Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/13/20 02:52 AM
Floyd,

Cool country rock vibe going on here. Great build on the production-just drives the listen on. I find it’s tough in BIAB to really get a good rock edge—but you’ve done it really well here. Masterful work on the production. That guitar lick going into the chorus is killer. Great work, cool tune.

My best to you,

Deej
Posted By: rayc Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/13/20 05:44 AM
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
WOW!!!! Is "punk country" a genre, or did you just invent it?? Such great "kick you in the butt" energy and attitude on display here!! You are the master of many domains my friend!!!! I dig it......may even get me out of my rut, and that is a chore! LOVE IT!!!! Take care. Greg








Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/13/20 12:06 PM
Originally Posted By: Tano Music
Excellent work! I especially liked the (I think) solitary bass drum used in the verse sections.
I thought the power/energy was great.
Really liked the "edge/ledge" combo in the lyric.
And that ending--very cool!


Thanks, Tom. Appreciate that...


Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Wow! That's a big production. Well done! Great lyrics. Vocals are outstanding. The band is rocking. Top notch recording. Well done.


jpt3 - Thanks! I think it is harder to get the edgy Rock sound "on tape" than any other kind of music (for me, at least), so nice to know you think that worked...
Posted By: BabuMusic Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/13/20 05:24 PM
Like angry heels grinding in the dirt. It makes be wrinkle up my nose with a scowl on my lips. Dang, Floyd, you know how to bring out the emotion, and each and every instrument adds to the interpretation. Very edgy indeed.
Posted By: MarioD Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/13/20 06:10 PM
Floyd, I think that you can do any genre of music. This is a little more aggressive than your usual posts, but I loved this.

I really liked your lyrics on this one. "always living in the past, that ain't living at all" is so true.

As usual everything is perfect.

Man I wish I had your talent!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/14/20 12:45 PM
Originally Posted By: PeterF
floyd,

That was amazing. A massive sound, loved the held guitars and what a vocal!
Superb song crafting and a brilliant sound. Excellent set of lyrics to match.

Inspiring work.

Peter


Thanks for all of that, Peter. I wasn't sure how this might be received... so, I appreciate it...


Originally Posted By: rayc
Nice colouration/distressing on the 1st verse vocal...could easily have turned into an industrial rock piece.
It developed into a cool crunchy piece of country flavoured rock.
My only nit would be that the solo, (I'm quite fond of the hazy & Britpsych stuff in BIAB2020), is a little too smooth when it starts. I'd have liked it a little nastier just as it came out from under the BIG guitars.
Other than that very minor taste based affectation form me this is a fantastic song.


Ray - I fully agree that the solo is more tame than it should be. I did want it to "jump out at ya" right off the bat, but there just isn't anything in the BIAB arsenal - at an appropriate tempo, anyway - that does that. Or if there is, I could not find it. It is not often that I cannot find a good, appropriate solo guitar from BIAB... but, of course, I don't tread these waters often... smile
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/14/20 01:45 PM

This sounds great man. A song we can all relate to I am sure.

smile
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/14/20 04:35 PM
"you don't see why it shouldn't be like it's always been
ain't your concern if someone else takes it on the chin
so you hunker down, stand your ground, happy in the hole you're diggin'
but that's not who i am'

Amen...they just keep diggin' that hole deeper and deeper.
Might've been Dylan that said many folks had rather pull you down in the hole they're in than come up where you are.

OK, mr jane check another genre off the shorter and shorter list. That would be interesting alone but when they all are this good it becomes quite remarkable.

Several folks mentioned Cowboy Punk -- hmmm, Dwight Yoakum referred to his music as that early on. This is much more modern in sound, a la, Tyminski.

The lyric, the cool processed vocal, the band, the mix are all standout.

Powerful.

OK on to EDM.

J&B

PS Nice edgy artwork!




Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/15/20 11:45 AM
Originally Posted By: Dero13
Hello floyd jane,

It's a great composition very rhythmic with a good mix. The timbre of your voice lends itself perfectly to this. Your lyrics are well written and the melody pleasant. Everything is well calibrated. Well done.

Kindly regard

Dero13
alias JaniJackFlash


Thank you, Dero...


Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Pretty aggressive sound compared to the other things I've heard from you.

A real head shaker!
Love the driving riff.

Damn Good!

moto


Thanks, moto. The idea behind the song itself was "sometimes ya gotta shake things up"... i.e. the "aggressive" thing... smile smile smile
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/15/20 12:02 PM
How UNFLOYDISH. .. shocked

But, Floyd, this one is simply gorgeous. You should have seen me listening to it: mouth wide open from start to finish. Fabulous write and the instrumentation just knocked me totally down.

I really wouldn't mind, if you'd come up with stuff like thatonce a week.

Couldn't love it any better !!!!!

Take care,

Stefan
Posted By: Leon1 Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/16/20 01:43 AM
Hi Floyd
Certainly a departure from your usual sound, but you nailed it. Love the intro and the drums, and what a terrific vocal! Another winner.
Regards,
Leon
Posted By: Phil Babylon Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/16/20 11:04 AM
A while since I signed in but your compositions are generally the first I look for. You have a great ability to select the appropriate realtracks for the song. I always love the vocal sound you achieve. Your productions are always very vibrant. Enjoyed it very much.
Posted By: F.M.M. Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/16/20 11:55 AM
Hi FloyD wow that was a smoking great tune very engaging on all parts of this song very pro sounding love it no doubt, this you would hear on film thanks for sharing Eric
Posted By: ROG Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/16/20 08:21 PM
Ha, Floyd, it looks like you're a Guns N' Roses fan after all!

I always start by looking at the list of RTs and didn't expect to see Hard Rock Thrash in there, but
I did think we were overdue for one of your heavier offerings. It's annoying that you seem to be as
good at heavy rock as you are at country. smile It makes life hard for the rest of us!

Well, this is just fabulous. The big Tannoys don't get fired up so much these days, but in your honour
I ran this through them LOUD and proud. Absolutely commercial in the very best sense of the word and I can
live with the solo even if it wasn't Slash!

Super vocals and TC worked wonders with the harmonies.
My wife (the Northern Soul girl) said it was "All right" and believe me, that's pretty good - she's
a hard girl to please and not one for the superlatives.

More of this stuff please.

ROG.
Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/16/20 09:10 PM
This is edgier than anything else that I've heard from you. I love that guitar riff. I assume that that riff is a loop. Is this the modern country sound? (I don't keep up with any trends anymore). Great song!
Posted By: Birchwood Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/17/20 09:33 AM
Hi Floyd,

I've been away for some weeks and what happened? You made a completely different kind of song then I heard before. I had to look twice on your SoundCloud page to verify it was you. You had to warn me this was going to happen!

I can't compete with everyone else's compliments on this forum, so I'll suffice with the following words: Fantastic!
The guitar I heard from the start was amazingly bright, in contrast with your vocals in that first part.
The melody is very energetic and nearly left me sitting exhausted after the last tone. Close to a ledge...

So Floyd, with this song you showed me another side of your musical skills and I liked it.

Keep surprising me!
Hans
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/17/20 01:18 PM
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude

You pretty much blew me away with this one, floyd, this is GREAT!

Man, you gotta live on the edge more often I think, loved everything about this.

Very well done!


Dave - I love reading things like this! (needless to say).

Coming from a musician and producer that I respect highly, that is high praise...

Thanks!
Posted By: vicarn Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/17/20 06:17 PM
I'm used to hearing the softer side of you, Floyd.
This is a big piece of work on the hard side. Great sound and effects.
Gets my applause.

Vic
Posted By: Bawb Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/17/20 11:10 PM
Mercy!

Wow Floyd, just ever loving WOW! I listened to this when you first posted it and I'm still trying to find the words. Man this is good. This could easily be a song played in the opening or closing credits of some "high budget / explosions everywhere" action movie! Kind of a "no apologies, you need to fix yourself son" kind of tune. Did I say WOW? You definitely got a real smoker with this one...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/18/20 05:15 PM
Originally Posted By: cliftond
Floyd, this one is just a brilliant cooker!!!, Vocals are just perfect, guitars rip thru like a tornado!!! Love it Cliff


Thanks, Cliff!! (and thanks to all those people who follow you around on Soundcloud smile )




Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Awesome Floyd! Love what you did with the vocals effects! The heavy rock sound in the chorus sounds super! This seems to be a trip to unchartered waters compared to most of your work but it sounds like you have gone there with all the confidence and talent needed to make this sound great! Impressive!!! Thanks, T


Thanks, Torrey. I appreciate that. Nice that folks feel like this worked...


Originally Posted By: Scott C
What an awesome intro. Loved the way you mixed the vocal. Boy what a powerful song. Everything was just perfect. Radio ready !!!! Well done


Thanks, Scott...
Posted By: Ember - PG Music Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/18/20 10:52 PM
This song hit pretty close to home. I think a lot of us can relate to the overall feel and lyrics of this song. It tells a story that a lot of us have experienced and I think some might even be currently experiencing now with the state of the world. Thanks for putting this out there into the world so people feel understood and seen!
Posted By: TexasFrets Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/19/20 02:58 AM
I totally dig it. The first thing I thought when I heard your voice was Johnny Cash--that sort of punk country in your face sound. It's edgy and inspiring. Love it! Great sound, great attitude. I like your lyrics. And thanks for sharing which real tracks you used. It's cool to know the real tracks and what can be made from them.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/19/20 12:49 PM
Originally Posted By: tommyad
floyd, As always a great write! I especially like "i plan on having no regrets when it's my day to die" as it is my personal philosophy. Bis sound and the opening guitar is super. I do kind of agree with Ray that a nastier guitar solo may have been a slightly better choice. It is very hard to find anything to nitpick in any of your work but I think he had a valid point as I kind of thought that before I read his comment. Other than that small detraction everything works. I like the gritty vocal processing. My final comment, It rocks! Tom


Tom - thanks for the great review. Not sure if you saw my response to Ray about the solo, but, I agree. I could not find anything in BIAB that would produce the kind of screaming, edgy, soaring Rock lead that I wanted. I don't think BIAB has that covered - one of the few times I've been unable to find an appropriate lead/solo from the Box...


Originally Posted By: jannesan
Nice to hear you experiencing on the harder edge of rock, somewhere between Bon Jovi and Aerosmith. Great rocking sound, nice vocal effect. Interesting change of point of view right before the first chorus, I really like the message in the second verse, although I was wondering what happened to the guy who was happy in the hole.

Janne


Thanks, Janne. Good to know that the Rock thing came across in this... "something new" for me....
Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/19/20 01:17 PM
Cool tune.... certainly a wee tad different for you. Nice work though. I need to listen to it on cans.... sounds pretty solid so far.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/20/20 12:40 PM
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
WOW!!!! Is "punk country" a genre, or did you just invent it?? Such great "kick you in the butt" energy and attitude on display here!! You are the master of many domains my friend!!!! I dig it......may even get me out of my rut, and that is a chore! LOVE IT!!!! Take care. Greg


smile

Thanks for the great review! Punk Country! smile


Originally Posted By: Deej56
Floyd,

Cool country rock vibe going on here. Great build on the production-just drives the listen on. I find it’s tough in BIAB to really get a good rock edge—but you’ve done it really well here. Masterful work on the production. That guitar lick going into the chorus is killer. Great work, cool tune.

My best to you,

Deej


Thanks, Deej!!
Posted By: Angelomusic Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/20/20 03:22 PM
Such power in that song! The guitar is killing it! I definetely see that tune in a movie like The Punisher, the Equalizer or Jack Reacher! Mix is incredible too. Really really an awesome tune!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/21/20 03:33 PM
Originally Posted By: rayc
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
WOW!!!! Is "punk country" a genre, or did you just invent it?? Such great "kick you in the butt" energy and attitude on display here!! You are the master of many domains my friend!!!! I dig it......may even get me out of my rut, and that is a chore! LOVE IT!!!! Take care. Greg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_drtSa3KP6o&ab_channel=cbcarbaj

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWBbVwxyz_c&ab_channel=JohnnyBongo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1PKMfVbEq4&ab_channel=nzoz1985

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lypy8IIfHE&list=PL_wdl5_m9m4b-76-tzSbrnj6IyEtE4XuQ&index=18&ab_channel=ScottGoddard-Topic




Ray - that was all new to me. And certainly has a Punk aspect to it...

I was actually trying for more of a Hard Rock Country thing....








Posted By: dcuny Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/21/20 05:26 PM
Sorry for getting to this so late. I heard it a couple days ago, and it wasn't doing anything for me. So I figured that was a sign that something was seriously wrong with my ears. sick

Since then, I found a short in my headphones, which explains a lot. crazy

Clearly, this song is outside the expected fj songs, and it does a great job breaking expectations. Vocal effects, angry lyrics, an entirely different attitude.

Works for me now! laugh
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/22/20 12:59 PM
Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Like angry heels grinding in the dirt. It makes be wrinkle up my nose with a scowl on my lips. Dang, Floyd, you know how to bring out the emotion, and each and every instrument adds to the interpretation. Very edgy indeed.


"...angry heels grinding in the dirt". HA! Thanks, Marty!!


Originally Posted By: MarioD
Floyd, I think that you can do any genre of music. This is a little more aggressive than your usual posts, but I loved this.

I really liked your lyrics on this one. "always living in the past, that ain't living at all" is so true.

As usual everything is perfect.

Man I wish I had your talent!


I appreciate that, Mario. Thanks!!



Originally Posted By: David Snyder

This sounds great man. A song we can all relate to I am sure.

smile


Mr. Snyder. Thanks! Comeback to us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard...

smile
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/23/20 12:18 PM
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
"you don't see why it shouldn't be like it's always been
ain't your concern if someone else takes it on the chin
so you hunker down, stand your ground, happy in the hole you're diggin'
but that's not who i am'

Amen...they just keep diggin' that hole deeper and deeper.
Might've been Dylan that said many folks had rather pull you down in the hole they're in than come up where you are.

OK, mr jane check another genre off the shorter and shorter list. That would be interesting alone but when they all are this good it becomes quite remarkable.

Several folks mentioned Cowboy Punk -- hmmm, Dwight Yoakum referred to his music as that early on. This is much more modern in sound, a la, Tyminski.

The lyric, the cool processed vocal, the band, the mix are all standout.

Powerful.

OK on to EDM.

J&B

PS Nice edgy artwork!



HA! That EDM thing ain't gonna happen. I can't rap, either... But hopefully we can all try stretching the boundaries now and again...
Thanks for the great comments.
smile



Originally Posted By: Crossroads
How UNFLOYDISH. .. shocked

But, Floyd, this one is simply gorgeous. You should have seen me listening to it: mouth wide open from start to finish. Fabulous write and the instrumentation just knocked me totally down.

I really wouldn't mind, if you'd come up with stuff like thatonce a week.

Couldn't love it any better !!!!!

Take care,

Stefan


UNFLOYDISH. Love that, Stefan. Thanks for all the nice comments.
Hope y'all are doing well. Things are looking up here. We've been looking down for far too long.

wink
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/23/20 11:56 PM
Originally Posted By: Leon1
Hi Floyd
Certainly a departure from your usual sound, but you nailed it. Love the intro and the drums, and what a terrific vocal! Another winner.
Regards,
Leon


Thanks, Leon....


Originally Posted By: Phil Babylon
A while since I signed in but your compositions are generally the first I look for. You have a great ability to select the appropriate realtracks for the song. I always love the vocal sound you achieve. Your productions are always very vibrant. Enjoyed it very much.


Phil, good to see you back around. Thanks for having a listen...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/25/20 12:05 PM
Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
Hi FloyD wow that was a smoking great tune very engaging on all parts of this song very pro sounding love it no doubt, this you would hear on film thanks for sharing Eric


Eric - thanks for having a listen...


Originally Posted By: ROG
Ha, Floyd, it looks like you're a Guns N' Roses fan after all!

I always start by looking at the list of RTs and didn't expect to see Hard Rock Thrash in there, but
I did think we were overdue for one of your heavier offerings. It's annoying that you seem to be as
good at heavy rock as you are at country. smile It makes life hard for the rest of us!

Well, this is just fabulous. The big Tannoys don't get fired up so much these days, but in your honour
I ran this through them LOUD and proud. Absolutely commercial in the very best sense of the word and I can
live with the solo even if it wasn't Slash!

Super vocals and TC worked wonders with the harmonies.
My wife (the Northern Soul girl) said it was "All right" and believe me, that's pretty good - she's
a hard girl to please and not one for the superlatives.

More of this stuff please.

ROG.


ROG - thanks for the nice comments. Good to know that this holds up to scrutiny... and the Tannoys! smile I'm always looking for way to mix it up a little, so I might do more of this in the future...who knows... Thanks! again...


Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
This is edgier than anything else that I've heard from you. I love that guitar riff. I assume that that riff is a loop. Is this the modern country sound? (I don't keep up with any trends anymore). Great song!


Thanks Scott. That riff is a loop. There are 4 snippets that repeat throughout the song - those 4 make up the opening. This is a bit edgier than "modern Country" - but that is becoming a wider category thises days...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/28/20 06:06 PM
Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Floyd,

I've been away for some weeks and what happened? You made a completely different kind of song then I heard before. I had to look twice on your SoundCloud page to verify it was you. You had to warn me this was going to happen!

I can't compete with everyone else's compliments on this forum, so I'll suffice with the following words: Fantastic!
The guitar I heard from the start was amazingly bright, in contrast with your vocals in that first part.
The melody is very energetic and nearly left me sitting exhausted after the last tone. Close to a ledge...

So Floyd, with this song you showed me another side of your musical skills and I liked it.

Keep surprising me!
Hans


Thanks, Hans. Just trying to keep you on your toes. smile


Originally Posted By: vicarn
I'm used to hearing the softer side of you, Floyd.
This is a big piece of work on the hard side. Great sound and effects.
Gets my applause.

Vic



Thanks, Vic...


Originally Posted By: Bawb
Mercy!

Wow Floyd, just ever loving WOW! I listened to this when you first posted it and I'm still trying to find the words. Man this is good. This could easily be a song played in the opening or closing credits of some "high budget / explosions everywhere" action movie! Kind of a "no apologies, you need to fix yourself son" kind of tune. Did I say WOW? You definitely got a real smoker with this one...



Bawb - I really appreciate that!! Now if I could only belt them out like YOU can...THAT would be something....



Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
This song hit pretty close to home. I think a lot of us can relate to the overall feel and lyrics of this song. It tells a story that a lot of us have experienced and I think some might even be currently experiencing now with the state of the world. Thanks for putting this out there into the world so people feel understood and seen!


Ember - thanks for stopping by and having a listen. Appreciate that...
Posted By: Rustyspoon# Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/28/20 07:47 PM
Ohh my...
FJ, this is probably the most powerful tune I have heard by you.
I am glad I waited a bit to listen to this casually. I do not know where to start. Did not expect so much drive out of it. Sitting totally hammered smile
Excellent lyrics, composition. Vocals are very, very good. To me personally I think the most interesting was the blend between acoustic and electronic instruments which is so easy to screw up. You done excellent job in fusing genres and instruments! Total blast. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/28/20 08:05 PM
I have missed the bus on this one.
Reminds me of something Credence could have written.
Very gritty and powerful. Most enjoyable.
Rob
Posted By: HearToLearn Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/29/20 11:41 AM
Speech to text errors happen...mostly because of this human. I’m time crunched and am not going to let perfection stop action. This is posted on page 6, so more than likely, most will not see it anyway. That being said...

This is me going out on a ledge.

Anyone that starts a post with “Get outta your rut” and ends that post with “Live on the Edge” is trying to get a point across.

Everything is in place production wise, “lyrically” and performance. I can’t disagree with that. I think the overall treatment of the tone and energy of the instruments and sections emphasize the lyrics VERY well. THAT is what it is to have everything working together to do one thing…send a NOT so subtle message.

I’m on page six of the comments and the majority of what I see are comments about the production, the lyric writing, quoting of lyrics...all of the usuals. Within the majority, there is another majority. A great number of the comments are along the lines of “Wow FJ. This sounds nothing like you!”, “This doesn’t sound like any of your other songs, SO much heavier / more angry/ I’m used to your nice-ness / this isn’t a broken heart song (ok, I added that one. smile ) It’s like he’s actually practicing what he preaches both in lyric and in actually doing the song in the first place! And yet...very little mention of that. Doing a song about breaking out of what’s all been done before, by breaking out of what you’ve always done wasn’t lost on me.

It makes me wonder a bit if we are possibly more caught up in the technicalities of writing, production, and delivery of performance; but missing what the whole thing is about. Not every song has to have a strong message; but are we able to recognize it when it does?

There are hints of lyrics members like, appreciate, or are impressed by. TommyAD even picked a line that is his personally philosophy in life. But I really felt as this comment was made by a person who really had some insight about the song, not as pieces, but as unified piece of work.

Quote:
This song hit pretty close to home. I think a lot of us can relate to the overall feel and lyrics of this song. It tells a story that a lot of us have experienced and I think some might even be currently experiencing now with the state of the world. Thanks for putting this out there into the world so people feel understood and seen!
_________________________
Cheers,
Ember


Just some food for thought, I would guess Ember to be one of the younger members of the forum.

I understand not everyone needs to have the philosophy of the song. But it seems to send a message that may have been lost. I feel as though this song is a mirror for the entire forum; that the man who wrote is willing to actively stand in front of himself.

I hope none of what I’m saying comes across as preaching. That’s not my intent. I’m simply stating my personal observation...of which I have been very wrong on before.

Either way, I think this song needed to be made for whoever needs to hear it. If you think “not me” consider another listen. wink

Now I’m going to go give it another listen. smile
Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/29/20 12:15 PM
My oh my. Lot's I could say about this one, been out on that ledge before myself so rather than jump off, I'll say this is one of your best writes, arrangement, production and performances. I truly enjoyed this from start to finish.
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/30/20 12:56 PM
Originally Posted By: TexasFrets
I totally dig it. The first thing I thought when I heard your voice was Johnny Cash--that sort of punk country in your face sound. It's edgy and inspiring. Love it! Great sound, great attitude. I like your lyrics. And thanks for sharing which real tracks you used. It's cool to know the real tracks and what can be made from them.


Todd - thanks for the nice review. Your stuff has really impressed me - so that means a lot...


Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Cool tune.... certainly a wee tad different for you. Nice work though. I need to listen to it on cans.... sounds pretty solid so far.


Thanks for stopping by, Herb...


Originally Posted By: Angelomusic
Such power in that song! The guitar is killing it! I definetely see that tune in a movie like The Punisher, the Equalizer or Jack Reacher! Mix is incredible too. Really really an awesome tune!


Thanks so much, Angelo...


Originally Posted By: dcuny
Sorry for getting to this so late. I heard it a couple days ago, and it wasn't doing anything for me. So I figured that was a sign that something was seriously wrong with my ears. sick

Since then, I found a short in my headphones, which explains a lot. crazy

Clearly, this song is outside the expected fj songs, and it does a great job breaking expectations. Vocal effects, angry lyrics, an entirely different attitude.

Works for me now! laugh



David - good to know that the problem came from elsewhere this time smile smile smile
Thanks for taking the time...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/30/20 06:31 PM
Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Ohh my...
FJ, this is probably the most powerful tune I have heard by you.
I am glad I waited a bit to listen to this casually. I do not know where to start. Did not expect so much drive out of it. Sitting totally hammered smile
Excellent lyrics, composition. Vocals are very, very good. To me personally I think the most interesting was the blend between acoustic and electronic instruments which is so easy to screw up. You done excellent job in fusing genres and instruments! Total blast. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Misha - thanks for the very nice comments. Just thought I'd give the Rock thing a try... glad that it seemed to work for you...
smile


Originally Posted By: Rob4580
I have missed the bus on this one.
Reminds me of something Credence could have written.
Very gritty and powerful. Most enjoyable.
Rob


Rob - thanks for stopping in for a listen. Good to see you back...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/30/20 06:39 PM
Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
This is me going out on a ledge.

Don't you do that all the time???!!! wink

Quote:

Anyone that starts a post with “Get outta your rut” and ends that post with “Live on the Edge” is trying to get a point across.

Ya think?
smile wink

Quote:

Everything is in place production wise, “lyrically” and performance. I can’t disagree with that. I think the overall treatment of the tone and energy of the instruments and sections emphasize the lyrics VERY well. THAT is what it is to have everything working together to do one thing…send a NOT so subtle message.

Shhhh...don't give it away!!
wink

Quote:

I’m on page six of the comments and the majority of what I see are comments about the production, the lyric writing, quoting of lyrics...all of the usuals. Within the majority, there is another majority. A great number of the comments are along the lines of “Wow FJ. This sounds nothing like you!”, “This doesn’t sound like any of your other songs, SO much heavier / more angry/ I’m used to your nice-ness / this isn’t a broken heart song (ok, I added that one. smile ) It’s like he’s actually practicing what he preaches both in lyric and in actually doing the song in the first place! And yet...very little mention of that. Doing a song about breaking out of what’s all been done before, by breaking out of what you’ve always done wasn’t lost on me.

It makes me wonder a bit if we are possibly more caught up in the technicalities of writing, production, and delivery of performance; but missing what the whole thing is about. Not every song has to have a strong message; but are we able to recognize it when it does?

There are hints of lyrics members like, appreciate, or are impressed by. TommyAD even picked a line that is his personally philosophy in life. But I really felt as this comment was made by a person who really had some insight about the song, not as pieces, but as unified piece of work.

Quote:
This song hit pretty close to home. I think a lot of us can relate to the overall feel and lyrics of this song. It tells a story that a lot of us have experienced and I think some might even be currently experiencing now with the state of the world. Thanks for putting this out there into the world so people feel understood and seen!
_________________________
Cheers,
Ember


Just some food for thought, I would guess Ember to be one of the younger members of the forum.

I understand not everyone needs to have the philosophy of the song. But it seems to send a message that may have been lost. I feel as though this song is a mirror for the entire forum; that the man who wrote is willing to actively stand in front of himself.


Sometimes it just needs to be said, ya know?

Quote:

I hope none of what I’m saying comes across as preaching. That’s not my intent. I’m simply stating my personal observation...of which I have been very wrong on before.

Either way, I think this song needed to be made for whoever needs to hear it. If you think “not me” consider another listen. wink

Now I’m going to go give it another listen. smile


HA!

Caaron - thanks for the great comments!! I realy do appreciate your careful listens - on everything...
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Standing On The Ledge - 11/30/20 06:40 PM
Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
My oh my. Lot's I could say about this one, been out on that ledge before myself so rather than jump off, I'll say this is one of your best writes, arrangement, production and performances. I truly enjoyed this from start to finish.


Thanks, Charlie. I do appreciate that...
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