Not your grampa's Country Music...

The BAND:

RealTracks in song: 1253:Bass, Electric, PopShiningHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3786:Bass, Synth, MinimalHipHopHeld 095
RealTracks in song: 2933:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking SongwriterFolkSlapQuinn Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2667:Pedal Steel, Background DreamySingleNote Ev 075
RealTracks in song: 3621:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmbientBalladArp Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 3110:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaFolk16thsHighBrent Ev16 060
RealTracks in song: 3439:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BritPsycRockMarchSingleNoteDelay Ev16 110
Royalty Free Loops
Various programmed additions using Ample Martin vst, EZKeys and one-shot drums

(There are subtleties to the production that are best heard with headphones)




RUN FOR COVER

heard someone mention her name
saying she was back in town
that same old gang falling right in step
and following her around

picking up where she left off
breaking hearts at every turn
never mind all the wreckage
or the bridges that she's burn
   
   run
   run for cover
   she's a wildfire a hurricane
   a cold nightmarish lover
   if she's headed your way
   turn around, head the other
   run run run run run run
   run for cover

you won't heed the warnings
you've ignored all the signs
she'll tear you limb from limb
then cut a litle deeper while you lay dyin'

her heart is made of stone
so heavy you'll never move it
i made that mistake
got the tattoo to prove it
   
   run...




Comments of any kind welcomed.
Have at it.

fj

I LOVE THIS! You managed to remain who you are and still be a bit dangerous.

I could go on and on about all the things that are "right" for me; but I'm hoping my first comment said enough.

That cover art is amazing as well!

-C

Floyd,

This is a great, great song... It has so many elements and nods to various styles. I even hear a touch of Hall & Oates in the groove and pacing.

Love the vocal as always and the chorus is really awesome.

"you won't heed the warnings
you've ignored all the signs
she'll tear you limb from limb
then cut a litle deeper while you lay dyin'"

Killer lyrics! Loved it all!

Bob

Very nice! I love the mix on this.

It is very soothing and pleasant sonically speaking and will stand up well to repeated listening.

That is tricky to pull off, finding that balance, but you found it.

So, very well "balanced" I would say--and this shows a lot of skill in all areas: music, melody, tone, mix, everything.

Good one man.

floyd

A superb totally pro production, with some lovely musical touches and a killer chorus.

Listened on headphones and picked up a lot of lovely subtle touches, obviously a lot of work & thought has gone into this one.

Just oozes quality.

Peter

"Just oozes quality". I like that. It fits and it's absolutely correct. Great song and excellent production and performance. This one is lot's of fun to listen to.

I've been trying slowly to motivate myself to writing and posting again. I looked today at my past forum posts and I haven't written or posted an original song with lyrics since May 2017. Four years.

I'm not sure my skills can compete in today's forum. This song is scary good across the board...

Enjoyed my listen.

Charlie

Another excellent delivery.

I really enjoy the build, this works just so well.

Lyrically, absolutely entertaining, with plenty of 'caution' being promoted. "i made that mistake got the tattoo to prove it". Sensational!

Hi Floyd,

Man, what a great listen through the 'phones! So much interesting and subtle stuff going on across the stereo spectrum. Nice intro with those guitars panned left and right. Love that little tom hit panned left that happens every so often, and the handclaps.

Great vocal and harmonies.

There is something I'm hearing at around 3:13, not sure if it's from a delay or not, the "C' from cover seems to happen a fraction of a second before the word? Not a big deal, just sounded a bit odd.

Love that long fade ending, very effective.

Excellent song, listened a couple of times.

Oh my word.

What is there to say beyond that?

On my second listen right now ... my breath is caught in my throat and my heart has slowed down, I think.

Firstly: the voice. That voice of yours, I think someone caught it perfectly on here when they said: "lifeworn". It has that "lifeworn, but not defeated" kinda vibe. There's wisdom in it, if you know what I mean. And the way you sing each note ... a master musician at work who knows exactly what he's doing with each inflection. Absolutely superb.

The writing ... out of this world. You've got your unique sound - I love this major key thing to tell a "minor key story", if that makes sense. You could sing and write the proverbial phonebook and I'd want to listen.

" then cut a little deeper while you lay dyin' ". Superb lyrics, too ... what is there to say?

One more thing: consistency. How on Earth you constantly create such amazing songs, one after the other, on a consistent basis, I have no idea. But that's why you're right up there and I'm just starting :-)

Listening for a third time - ok, I'd better stop here, haha. But: wow. Just wow. (that chorus!!! and the verses!!! alright, James, enough is enough, hahaha ...) :-)

P.S. one last word: AUTHENTIC. That's what I think your secret is, after all, haha ... you're so blooming authentic, it's so YOU, everything you write and sing ...

Hi Floyd Jane,

It is a very beautiful endearing composition with its very catchy lyrics. I am impressed with the number of realtracks you used in this composition. Everything goes wonderfully. It is very well done and very pleasant.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

I can't imagine that ANYONE else would understand that reference...but it means a LOT to me... so THANKS!!!



Alright, well...if "I LOVE THIS!" is all there will be, I guess it will have to do.



I appreciate that, too. Contemporary Country production seems a lot like an abstract painting to my ears. And I enjoy throwing color at a canvas...

I'll have to add this to my list of FJ favs. Especially love the chorus, the instrumentation and fx in the mix. Mmm mmmm how sweet it is...

Josie

Loved this tune Floyd. Loved the little touch of reverb. Another radio ready tune. Beautiful vocal and lyric. Well done

Bob Thanks a bunch. Really appreciate that!

FJ,
You do not disappoint. Excellent set of lyrics. Classic 80s feel taken smoothly into 21st century. Vocals A+ Really nice bass and use of FX. Mix is A+. Listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Floyd, how in the name of God do you always come up with such winners. This is just plain fantastic! Great vocal as usual, super lyrics as usual, outstanding instrumentation as usual, and the perfect mix as usual.

I am green with envy!

Outstanding work, as usual!

Classic FJ ballad with all the melody, expression and heart felt pain expected AND some very modern arrangement touches that do no harm at all.
Excellent.

Floyd ...

It's always a challenge to comment on your songs. No matter what I say, it sounds over-the-top. But, in fact, it hardly scratches the surface of your exceptional skills and talents.

The best way I can sum it up is ... If I were but half as good as you, I'd be twice as good as almost everyone else.

Don t know what else to say. Hope that will be adequate ...

Alan

Haven't been feeling very well lately, but I was listening to your music to feel better, Floyd. The best medicine for sure. Medicine Man, you are the best lyricist I've ever heard. Even if I didn't like what you say, I'd love the way you say. This may be a sad song, but it sure makes me happy listening to such talent. Ok, I'm gonna run back to the covers now to listen to more.

Sheesh man, where to start. Kinda hard when the artist sets the piano (or maybe the guitar) on fire and exits the stage.

We could drag up the ole "pro level" production but hell you are a pro.
Monitors, headphones, earbuds, boom box, whatever one's choice it's gonna sound good. Piecing together all those tracks and ending up with such a cohesive sound is a skill set only known by the best.

And the bass tracks, yeah!

"her heart is made of stone
so heavy you'll never move it"

That particularly stands out for us.

As Janice literally said, "killer vocals as always." What else to say?

Enjoyed as anticipated

J&B

Thanks, Mr. Snyder!




REALLY appreciate that, Peter! Thanks a bunch....

Hi Floyd,

I sure hope you can stay you can stay humble after all these compliments on this forum!
Yesterday I listened to your 'Got'-song, but not on the forum.
I bet that song received a lot of compliments too. And both (and lots of your other songs) deserve it!
You make good songs, very pleasant to listen to and with a constant quality in sound (the individual instruments, the mix and the vocals).
Of course you know all this, but I think confirmation of this is also nice, isn't it?

Have a nice day,
Hans

Really nice song Floyd,

Lots of activity going on in the background. For some reason it sounds like SoundCloud injected some phase shift issues about 60% of the way through.

The sound you developed in this song reminds me of some of the production techniques Michael Nesmith utilizes with the First National Band.

Thanks, Charlie. Looking forward to your next song!

Another great one from the guy who turned my mind around about country music. Wasn't a fan of it until I heard FJ. Now I can appreciate it, especially when it's as good as this one.

Thanks, Trev. Always good to have you drop in!

Thanks, Dave!! That "C" that you are hearing is one of the doubled vocals - which obviously did not get properly lined up... Wow! that is some careful listening!!!

James - thanks for a great review of all the aspects... warms the heart...

One more winner!
Love the imagery in the lyrics.

Well done.

moto

Nearly missed this one, Floyd. Glad I didn't, cause everything about it is just superb.
Regards,
Leon

Floyd,

ha, finally a song about the girl we've all met (or wished we'd have) at least once in our life - good from A to Z...

Like always very well-sung, perfectly arranged and produced.

Abslutely gorgeous !

Take care,

Stefan

Derochette - thanks for listening!!

Thanks, Josie!




Appreciate that, Scott...

Thanks, Misha.




Appreciate that, Mario...

Top notch recording. I love the hint of the Caribbean sounds. Lovely and easy vocal delivery. Great story. I love the melody in the chorus. The hook line "run...for cover" - outstanding! Of course the band was well rehearsed.

Hi Floyd,

Yeah, I was always going to like this one.

Loved the brightness of the acoustic at the start - even my old ears picked that up really well
Fabulous change where the backing breaks loose and it starts to truck along.

The usual thoughtful lyrics and superb vocals.

Listened first on the JBLs with the Cambridge Sub-woofer - sounded great but might have lifted the bass
by a db, even with the sub running. Then I tried it on the Sennheisers - again, a great mix but the bass
might have been a bit light in places. Some of the higher bass notes were fine but the low notes were getting
lost in the mix. Finally and in your honour, I booted up the big Tannoys, turned it up, and everything came
out loud and strong. It just shows that you can't mix for every eventuality. Maybe a bit more compression on
the bass do you think?

Anyway, these are minor things and you know I can be picky sometimes.
Basically, it's a great song and I thoroughly enjoyed it. (As usual, I won't mention the solo.)

Cheers,
ROG.

Floyd,

Tough to add anything original to the well-deserved accolades—this is another tremendous effort. I think one of your better production efforts (which is saying a lot given all your songs are so well put together)—just really pulls together with every little thing complimenting the others. I know it’s a country song, but for some reason this reminded of a Bruce Springsteen tune—just could hear him doing a Springsteen-esque version of this. Loved my listen!

All my best to you,

Deej

Definitely a crossover tune/hit. Memorable chorus.

I listened through my headphones. Excellent production skills. A lot going on, but not too busy at all. Pleasing and not overwhelming.

Thanks, ray!!!






Appreciate that, Alan...

Thanks, Marty!! (I do hope that the "Haven't been feeling well..." is long past!!!)

Thanks for the great review, y'all!!! Much appreciated.

Thanks for having a listen, Hans...

Hi Floyd, was my comment too frivolous?
Sorry then. But I do like your songs a lot!

Hans

Not at all... I do sincerely appreciate having you take the time to both listen and comment on my work (as we all do). It good to see you back again and I really enjoyed your current offering... And...again...THANKS!!

Thanks for your nice answer Floyd. I was realy wondering what I could have done wrong. I consulted my psychiatrist too, but he said I have to wait for your response. he was right after all...

Hans ;-)

Jim - Nice to have you drop in for a listen. I listened on speakers and in earbuds and do not notice any kindof a phase shift issue, so not sure how to address that... Nesmith - wow, that's a stab from the past!... Thanks for the comments...





TM - Thanks! Glad to be able to drag you to the dark side once in a while...

Thanks, moto!!!




Thanks, Leon!!!

HI Floyd.
I love that warm sounding arrangement and a vocal like syrup.
Very nice.

Vic

- Thanks, Stefan!!!




Appreciate that jpt3...

ROG - thanks! I appreciate the notes on the bass sound. I layered several bass sounds to get the low end - including the BIAB bass patches and a synth bass (programmed) - sometimes 2 of those... So mixing for the bass sound was a bit more complicated than usual...Being keenly aware of all the different parts that made up the Bass, I might have been oversensitive to not letting it get too bottom-end-heavy - it can be a fine balance, especially in producing something to have a "contemporary" sound (it is really easy to get them too bass-y).





Thanks, Deej! I've always been as big a Springsteen fan as I am a Country Music fan, so that combination is bound to get mixed in on occasion.

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EZ - Thanks!!




Thanks, Vic.