A love song.
Simple.


REALIZED

a stay at home movie night
in the middle of the week
you get lost in their heartache
a tear on your cheek

then you catch me staring
i can't help but grin
you hide your face in a pillow
but your laughing again
   
   that's when i realized
   you are my everything
   every wish my heart has whispered
   every dream i've dared to dream realized

your eyes shine when you're scheming
an easy, innocent read
you dance in the kitchen
i move in for the lead
   
   that's when i realized
   you are my everything
   every wish my heart has whispered
   every dream i've dared to dream realized

how lucky can one man get
   
   i have realized
   you are my everything
   every wish my heart has whispered
   every dream i've dared to dream realized


The BAND bits...
RealTracks in song: 1190:Bass, Electric, ModernRnBRock Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 1828:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 1830:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBrightDist Ev16 075
MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2099:Piano, Rhythm PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075
MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1801:Synth Pad, PopShiningSoft Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2585:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PunkHeldPlus Ev 165
RealTracks in song: 2690 Guitar, Electric, Soloist Slow16thsPopBrentSimple Ev16 075
RealDrums in Song:Rock16ths^01-a:Closed Hat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare
Royalty Free Loops



Comments welcome.

fj

Perfect in every way.

Floyd,

That intro is some slick stuff! One immediately recognizes pro quality production at work here!
That piano working with the drums is so sweet and man do they sound good! Every instrument lays in the perfect spots!

This is such a good song and your vocal performance does it justice!

Excellent!

Thanks, Torrey

Hi Floyd. your songs are always something especial
and, this is no exception. Your passionate vocal
really highlight's the well crafted lyrics.
The production is superb. I enjoyed my listen.
Tanks for posting. Regards Rob4580

FJ,
the pause before the chorus is emblematic of this song.
It's perfectly timed, creates expectation and follows through.
Kitchen sink/living room drama.
The known as comfort, creation and new discovery.
ACED it!

Hi Floyd,

You really have a way of coming up with songs that invoke such sweet and real to life imagery. Great mix and vocals. I enjoyed listening to it.

Hi Floyd,

Another excellent song - good chord progression, lyrics and powerful vocals.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hello Floyd,

This is you, in and out!
It's going to be hard to find superlatives to describe the quality of your song, the band and its mix.
They are all very good/ outstanding.

What I liked very much was that guitar you hear after each sentence in the verse, kind of stacato rhythm.
I don't know how to describe that in proper English, but it gives a nice kind of tension.

Except the somewhat sudden end, it is a -very nice- straight forward song, with supernice lyrics.
Nice to listen to, in your chairs, with your wife and a glass of whatever and dreaming of the times that were.
At least, that's what it did to me. And my wife grinned...

Enjoy your day,
Hans

Floyd,

Another polished pro-sounding song... Amazing production and vocal.

Absolutely loved it!

Bob

FJ.
nice lyrics and laid back feel.
i echo bob, very polished production.
best
om

Floyd,

This is my favorite vocal of yours so far.

Really outdid yourself on that.

The rest is awesome as always.

Hi floyd jane,

Pretty melody of love. Nice choice of chords compared to the well-written lyrics. You manage to make us live your emotions. I appreciated.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

floyd

Simply a great song, impressive in every way.

Your songwriting gift and performance really shine on this one.

Peter

Hi Floyd another well done song very pro sounding the vocal was excellent as everything else so well thought out!!!! Eric

The lyrics conjure some lovely images, Floyd and the vocals and production are as polished and professional as always. Another high quality entry in the FJ songbook.
Regards,
Leon

You say love song, and it's surely a song to love. Such quality, such talent, such passion. I like what Ray says a bout the pause before the chorus. Man, you sure have an uncanny ability to make songs memorable. I've read or heard many pros talk about what's important in song writing and each and every song you do checks all the boxes as if YOU are the one they all talked about. Thanks, Floyd.

A perfect review!!

HA!

Floyd Jane...

I am beginning to regard your songwriting/performing legacy on the User's Forum not as a series of (very fine) productions released over a period of time, but rather a continuous, stream-of-musical-consciousness that flows out of the root of your being and then branches out into these songs that, in my opinion, simply reveal the many rooms that exist in your heart. Kind-of-like a tree that grows different kinds of fruits -- apples, then oranges, then grapes, then peaches -- each with their own taste and texture, but all of them sweet.

You sing about love, but then you describe scenes that vividly flesh-out the tone and the feeling of the kind of love you're crooning about: "...you dance in the kitchen, I move in for the lead." What a beautiful line, a moment in time captured and freeze-framed for the benefit of future generations. Unforgettable, man.

The music sounds inevitable, as though the notes were the only ones the lyrics would accept. Your singing is passionate not for what you express that is explicit in the lyrics, but for what you leave for us to imagine.

It is a sublime pleasure to witness your ever-developing artistry as a songwriter.

FJ,
Listened to it when you posted, re- listened it today. What can I say... you have a black belt in writing country/pop songs.
Very neat, easy listening arrangement (I have a problem with doing that ) Fantastic vocal performance! Mix is super clear. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Another nice one from the FJ studio.

Thanks, Torrey. Appreciate that....




Thanks, Rob. Good to see you drop by again...

This never played for me, just could hear a sound like an advert or something slurping a drink then a voice over, Is this just me or ....!!..?.

Floyd, you are one amazing talented musician! EVERYTHING you do is so professional. Your vocals, backing tracks, lyrics, mix, etc are always just what is needed for every song you do. I wish I had half of your talent.

Another winner.

ray - thanks for all of that!!...




Thanks, Bawb...




Thanks, Nigel...

Thanks, Hans...glad that y'all could share a moment over this...




Really appreciate that, Bob....

Elegant, Floyd. Masterful. Touching.

Hi Floyd,

A classic Rock Ballad!

Loved the whole thing and there was even a guitar solo.
I was thinking that the solo could have been a tad longer, but then we got the reprieve at the end, so all good.
Everything as polished and professional as ever, with your signature emotive vocal delivery.
Mix sounds good on the Sennheisers and even better up LOUD on the Tannoys.

Spot-on.

ROG

Nice slow dance number. Good production. Well written and well sung. Good use of the band.

Thanks, om...




Thanks, David. I've been surprised by how many folks have singled out the vocal. I thought it was "less than it should be" and thought it might need to be done over... ya never know..

Thanks, Derochette...




Appreciate that, Peter...



Always nice to have you drop by, eric...

Extremely relatable. I'm happy to say. And by the sound of it, happy to hear, as well.

Love this one, floyd, pure perfection!

Starts with an intriguing intro both instrument and chordwise. Very nice romantic lines with good details of your everything, from a tear to a dance. Strong chorus. Nice emotional vocals. Very good mix, enjoyed the drum sound. The guitar solo could have been longer.

Janne

Pardon me. Might be a bit hard to type. Just moments ago, the corners of my mouth lifted and that must have put some pressure on my tear-ducts.

Continuing. Lyrically so very intimate. Shown, not told.

Musically, the band is so well integrated into the song. This is miles above words plastered over a backing. This is 100% song-writing. Fantastic.

Production is exquisite. Graceful little lifts with the strings and guitar fills. Just enough, just when it works.

Not every song can be better than the last one, or we'd all achieve something near to perfection if we just keep at it. Your next one might suffer for all that went into this one,, but this one is damn near the best I've heard. Let the next one fend for itself.

Sounds great Floyd. I didn't realize you could use that many tracks out of BIAB.

Do you export the SuperMidi as .Wav or as Midi?

A love story gem of the rarest kind.

We love the way you captured those little everyday moments that we have that make us realize (REALLY!) how fortunate we are to be sharing life with our knight in shining armor or fairy princess.

I (Janice) was singing along with you, and just like I do when learning a part for one of your songs, I'd find that I had stopped singing because I was enjoying your vocal so much! Yes, as my sister used to say, "that voice" is the one I want to have on the desert island.

After Janice's thoughts I (Bud) find getting into the band and mix almost distracts. But the choice of tracks is outstanding (those drums) and the mix sparkles in the best manner of a great singer/songwriter production. I can at least pretend in my dreams that I wrote this for my bride

And the album cover is superb.

J&B

I thought this was really pretty. Enjoyed it very much.
Josie

Thanks, Leon!






You're makin' me blush, man....

Nice melody that especially captivating in the chorus.

I loves this verse:

your eyes shine when you're scheming
an easy, innocent read
you dance in the kitchen
i move in for the lead

All so good!

Loren - thanks for the great review. It is always a pleasure to read your musings...

Thanks for all of that, Misha!...




Thanks, Herb.

Just you.




That's some nice words, Mario. Thanks...




Appreciate that, Ed...

You keep making great music.
This is another winner.

Excellent!

moto

Thanks, ROG....




jpt3 - thanks!

Mature writing. What a love song ... one day, I WILL write like that, too. Bravo - this sounds, again, like the song of someone who's been there and feels every note and word. Hats off.

Floyd,

Out of the gate it has an 80’s, Peter Gabriel feel to me (instrumentally at least) . . . but it’s all Floyd Jane after that. What a terrific write! Love that third verse. Great vocal and production as always. Excellent work!

My very best to you,

Deej

I love how this song builds up and then gives the listener a subtle payoff. The work of a great song crafter. Excellent!

Thanks for dropping in, Phil!!










Thanks, Janne...

Tangmo - thanks for the great review!!....





Thanks, Frank. You can use any number of BIAB tracks - unlimited - by exporting them to your DAW.

For the MIDI SuperTracks, I typically export the MIDI file. Load that into Studio One and select any of the pianos that I have available on my system (I have a bunch of the EZKeys pianos which cover most of my needs. I have a few others, too. TruPianos is a favorite. Got an Addictive Keys piano - free through Focusrite...etc.)

J&B - Thanks for the lovely review! Always appreciated...




Thanks, Josie.





Thanks, Scott....

Thanks, moto!




Thanks, James....




Appreciate that, Deej....




Thanks, TM!!!....

Man, you know how to write them!

I mean, the arrangement is great, and the singing always sells me, but it's the lyric that gets my attention throughout the song. I loved this:

your eyes shine when you're scheming
an easy, innocent read

But this is a great payoff for an interesting choice of words:

you dance in the kitchen
i move in for the lead

I'm curious, did you widen the panning on that drum fill at 2:21?

Anyway, a treat as always to hear how it should be done.

David - thanks for the nice comments. It is always especially nice when someone highlights a few lines from the lyric. Means a lot to me. I did not widen the drums at all (I often widen pianos and stereo acoustic guitars, but seldom consider doing that with drums). There is a spattering of drum loops mixed in and that is more than likely what you are hearing...