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#294362 - 05/06/15 10:09 AM [User Showcase] Listen
Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9502 Loc: Florida floyd jane Veteran Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9502 Loc: Florida	...that may sound a bit "pushy", but... It's actually the name of the song. LISTEN i know the last time your heart told you where to go you took a wrong turn and ended up alone right then and there you swore you'd never love again the next time your heart talks to you you just won't listen i've got to get you before you lock that door i don't know why i've never told you this before i've been in love with you all this time so if you can't hear your heart listen to mine listen, it'll lead you to my door listen, it knows what hearts are for i know what you're dreaming of you want to believe in love and part of you is still looking for a sign so if you can't hear your heart listen to mine i know the things that your heart hasn't ever heard give me the chance, i won't say a word when love is true it speaks from deep inside so if you can't hear your heart listen to mine listen, it'll lead you to my door listen, it knows what hearts are for i know what you're dreaming of you want to believe in love and part of you is still looking for a sign so if you can't hear your heart listen to mine i know what you're dreaming of you want to believe in love and part of you is still looking for a sign so if you can't hear your heart, listen to mine yeah if you can't hear your heart listen to mine The BAND.... RealTracks in style: 1268:Bass, Electric, PopUplift Ev16 120 RealTracks in song: 659:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasRockChop Ev 120 (B:8ths) RealTracks in song: 698:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockDirty Ev 120 (A:muted) RealTracks in song: 852:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvillePopClean Ev 120 (B:arp) RealTracks in song: 1527:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopPowerBrightClean Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 1770:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinChords Ev16 RealTracks in song: 1260:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopShining Ev 120130 RealTracks in song: 1169:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockMediumBrent Ev 120 RealDrums in style: PraiseWorshipUptempo16^2-a:Kick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat, Kick I played vibraphone. Harmonies - Janice Merritt and me (the janettes!!!) Thanks Janice and Bud!!! Y'all are the BEST!! You might want to listen to this one loud... Comments encouraged. Thanks for LISTENing... floyd P.S. -- Guenter's NUMB took the Grand Prize in the re-mix contest! If you haven't done so yet, visit the NUMB thread and throw him a big high-five. He deserves it... (In case you thought "I've already been there...") _________________________ 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...
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#294376 - 05/06/15 01:11 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 6327 Loc: Davis, CA Greg Johnson Veteran Registered: 12/21/13 Posts: 6327 Loc: Davis, CA	If it's FJ, you know it is good!! This is a song that's been written in one form or another since the dawn of songwriting. Why? Because it's a universal feeling: "Sorry you got burned but please just give me a chance to show you something better". The Last Worthless Evening is a classic in this vein. This song delivers that universal feeling in a really fresh, clever (but not overly clever), heartfelt way. The song is sincere but not sappy, crafted but not formulaic, and expertly written and delivered. It occurred to me a long time ago that the intersection of two sets (commercially strong songs, and truly great songs) is a very small domain where few can thread the needle. Don Henley is one. FJ is another. I don't even bother commenting on the mix anymore unless I hear something that needs fixing, and with Floyd I never do! Another wonderful song Floyd!! Take care. Greg
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#294378 - 05/06/15 01:19 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 10/25/08 Posts: 7989 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC Pat Marr Veteran Registered: 10/25/08 Posts: 7989 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC	Above and beyond all the usual stuff that makes your songs so good, I like the catch phrase "if you can't hear your heart listen to mine"
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#294385 - 05/06/15 02:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: Pat Marr]
Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9502 Loc: Florida floyd jane Veteran Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9502 Loc: Florida	Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson If it's FJ, you know it is good!! This is a song that's been written in one form or another since the dawn of songwriting. Why? Because it's a universal feeling: "Sorry you got burned but please just give me a chance to show you something better". The Last Worthless Evening is a classic in this vein. This song delivers that universal feeling in a really fresh, clever (but not overly clever), heartfelt way. The song is sincere but not sappy, crafted but not formulaic, and expertly written and delivered. It occurred to me a long time ago that the intersection of two sets (commercially strong songs, and truly great songs) is a very small domain where few can thread the needle. Don Henley is one. FJ is another. I don't even bother commenting on the mix anymore unless I hear something that needs fixing, and with Floyd I never do! Another wonderful song Floyd!! Take care. Greg Greg - What a very nice thing to say! To be mentioned in the same paragraph with DH... humbled... the man does know how to do it... Thank you... Originally Posted By: Pat Marr Above and beyond all the usual stuff that makes your songs so good, I like the catch phrase "if you can't hear your heart listen to mine" Thanks, Pat. That "catch phrase" is a very important part of being able to formulate a "commercial Country" song - it practically defines the genre... it is often what is lacking in those who are shooting for that mark and missing so often... thanks for noticing... _________________________ 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...
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#294389 - 05/06/15 02:51 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: Greg Johnson]
Registered: 05/22/11 Posts: 3477 Loc: Florida tommyad Veteran Registered: 05/22/11 Posts: 3477 Loc: Florida	Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson If it's FJ, you know it is good!! This is a song that's been written in one form or another since the dawn of songwriting. Why? Because it's a universal feeling: "Sorry you got burned but please just give me a chance to show you something better". The Last Worthless Evening is a classic in this vein. This song delivers that universal feeling in a really fresh, clever (but not overly clever), heartfelt way. The song is sincere but not sappy, crafted but not formulaic, and expertly written and delivered. It occurred to me a long time ago that the intersection of two sets (commercially strong songs, and truly great songs) is a very small domain where few can thread the needle. Don Henley is one. FJ is another. I don't even bother commenting on the mix anymore unless I hear something that needs fixing, and with Floyd I never do! Another wonderful song Floyd!! Take care. Greg I hate to just +1 this song, but I don't think I can say it any better than this. Greg nails the review! I also knew it would be good and am consistently surprised just how good your finished products are. I really liked the rhythm guitars. I am already anticipating the next one. You continue to set the standard with your quality and output. Just fantastic! Tom
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#294391 - 05/06/15 03:01 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 05/23/10 Posts: 1718 Loc: New Zealand RichMac Expert Registered: 05/23/10 Posts: 1718 Loc: New Zealand	Hi Floyd and Janice. Another one to add to your list of thoroughly professional productions. Very smooth. (I know you don't use them all at once but the guitar lineup never ceases to amaze me). Cheers. _________________________ https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge
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#294397 - 05/06/15 04:30 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 08/24/07 Posts: 1707 Loc: Florida, USA cubanpete Expert Registered: 08/24/07 Posts: 1707 Loc: Florida, USA	Well, I know I've said this before but I wish I could write a song likes this...write any song, period! Just don't have the talent for it. You and Janice make the heck of a duo. Simply beautiful. Mike B. _________________________ Music should be part of your life http://www.soundclick.com/blackcatjazzcafeband
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#294400 - 05/06/15 04:55 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 05/02/14 Posts: 3180 Loc: The Netherlands RnAM Veteran Registered: 05/02/14 Posts: 3180 Loc: The Netherlands	Like Greg said "if it's FJ, then it's good" Well, in our second year on this forum we come to the very same conclusion! This is another great one, one of your best we think. The transition to the chorus and the chorus itself lifts this song to a new level. Again, Janice's backing vocals are as professional as they come. Rob & Anne-Marie _________________________ We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. RnAM Homepage (completely restyled) YouTube Channel
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#294402 - 05/06/15 05:52 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 04/07/13 Posts: 6473 Loc: South Carolina Charlie Fogle Veteran Registered: 04/07/13 Posts: 6473 Loc: South Carolina	Classic Floyd Jane. It's always easy to turn up to box, sit back and enjoy the show. Everything is spot on. Charlie _________________________ BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2021:RB 2021, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
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#294405 - 05/06/15 06:37 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: Charlie Fogle]
Registered: 08/20/11 Posts: 7709 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran Registered: 08/20/11 Posts: 7709 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC USA	Floyd, Great selection of guitar tracks and drums. Strong lyrics. The latest batch of User Showcase tunes have really highlighted the background vocals and harmonies. Another top-of-the-line and radio ready production! _________________________ Jim Fogle - 2021 BiaB (842) RB (Build 8) Ultra+ PAK Cakewalk - Zoom MRS-8 recorder Desktop: i7 Win 10 build 2004, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Laptop: i3 64bit Win 10 build 21H1, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Music at: http://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
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#294407 - 05/06/15 07:09 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 04/09/07 Posts: 276 PatrickH Apprentice Registered: 04/09/07 Posts: 276	Floyd, You have a knack for great hooks and on top of that the gift to write the story around it. You proved it once again! _________________________ Patrick http://youtube.com/musingthemusic https://soundcloud.com/musingthemusic
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#294408 - 05/06/15 07:10 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 04/09/07 Posts: 276 PatrickH Apprentice Registered: 04/09/07 Posts: 276	Floyd, You have a knack for great hooks and on top of that the gift to write the story around it. You proved it once again! Oops. Double post, but worth repeating Edited by nobilis (05/06/15 07:11 PM) _________________________ Patrick http://youtube.com/musingthemusic https://soundcloud.com/musingthemusic
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#294421 - 05/06/15 11:36 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 08/25/03 Posts: 3078 Loc: wales gibson Veteran Registered: 08/25/03 Posts: 3078 Loc: wales	floyd, Quote: so if you can't hear your heart, listen to mine yeah if you can't hear your heart listen to mine Wonderful lyrics, so poignant. I'm struggling to find words as this song, as I have said before about your works, is the sort of country I really, really like. Janice's voice matches yours so well SO I opened the back door, turned it up LOUD to let the neighbours have a listen as well!! It's gone 7.30 am here so I have given them a wonderful way to wake up on this miserable, wet morning!!!! GREAT SONG Alyn _________________________ My showcase songs My story
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#294434 - 05/07/15 04:44 AM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 04/03/09 Posts: 7792 Guitarhacker Veteran Registered: 04/03/09 Posts: 7792	Another good write. This would have easily been a cut in the Nashville town in the heady days of the late 80's when country was really stating to move into the pop/rock genre. Your style keeps reminding me of those bands and artists. Vocals are excellent. Nice harmony work. That vibraphone was a tasty decision and placed well in the song. Little things like that really set a song apart from the rest of the pack. I would likely have used a bit more reverb on the lead fills. They sounded just a bit too dry and stiff to my ears. That could also be the real track as well.... I try not to use RT's for leads. No real nits to pick on this tune. It all sounds good to me. Keep on writing and recording.... you have a formula that works. _________________________ You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. As the sword chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer.
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#294440 - 05/07/15 05:43 AM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 12/12/11 Posts: 3275 Loc: York, England ROG Veteran Registered: 12/12/11 Posts: 3275 Loc: York, England	Hi Floyd. Backing vox in stereo? Nice solo too. Sounds great. Good on yer! Terrific song. Isn't Janice just wonderful? Not to take anything away from your super lead vocal of course, I just love Janice. Absolutely nothing to criticize here. Clever lyrics, great backing, a mix which hangs together LOUD and altogether a very professional package. ROG. _________________________ Free online guitar lessons. Cours de guitare gratuit en ligne.
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#294460 - 05/07/15 09:25 AM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 06/22/12 Posts: 2873 Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany boehm Veteran Registered: 06/22/12 Posts: 2873 Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany	Hi Floyd, this is just another one I can't stop listening to. I could only repeat what I and others so often said. Janice's voice is a great complement. The idea with the vibes is great. Thanks a lot for your appeal referring "Numb". Very kind of you. Guenter _________________________ http://www.21d.de/ Latest Song: What You Desire
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#294505 - 05/07/15 05:46 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 01/28/12 Posts: 3347 Loc: Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran Registered: 01/28/12 Posts: 3347 Loc: Murgon Queensland Australia	Had a good "Listen"to this one. Don't know how I missed this. Great country rock. Excellent composition. Rob. _________________________ https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.
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#294508 - 05/07/15 07:18 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 08/04/10 Posts: 2096 Loc: Midwest HearToLearn Veteran Registered: 08/04/10 Posts: 2096 Loc: Midwest	Listen...a lot has already been said, and very well I might add! I look to help people where I can. I just don't know what I could offer. I really like it the way it is! I just didn't want to NOT comment. So the best I can offer at this point is, ditto! Quote: Above and beyond all the usual stuff that makes your songs so good, I like the catch phrase "if you can't hear your heart listen to mine" I have to agree! This is one of those phrases that when I heard it, I wished I would have written it! Great job! _________________________ C.Aaron Madison I often get asked how to pronounce my name. "Ma-Duh-Sn" J/K As people have left the "." out so many times, "Caaron" has become the norm of it. Still said as the "." was there though.
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#294647 - 05/09/15 05:23 AM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: cubanpete]
Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9502 Loc: Florida floyd jane Veteran Registered: 08/10/12 Posts: 9502 Loc: Florida	Originally Posted By: tommyad Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson If it's FJ, you know it is good!! This is a song that's been written in one form or another since the dawn of songwriting. Why? Because it's a universal feeling: "Sorry you got burned but please just give me a chance to show you something better". The Last Worthless Evening is a classic in this vein. This song delivers that universal feeling in a really fresh, clever (but not overly clever), heartfelt way. The song is sincere but not sappy, crafted but not formulaic, and expertly written and delivered. It occurred to me a long time ago that the intersection of two sets (commercially strong songs, and truly great songs) is a very small domain where few can thread the needle. Don Henley is one. FJ is another. I don't even bother commenting on the mix anymore unless I hear something that needs fixing, and with Floyd I never do! Another wonderful song Floyd!! Take care. Greg I hate to just +1 this song, but I don't think I can say it any better than this. Greg nails the review! I also knew it would be good and am consistently surprised just how good your finished products are. I really liked the rhythm guitars. I am already anticipating the next one. You continue to set the standard with your quality and output. Just fantastic! Tom Thanks, Tom... appreciate all that... Originally Posted By: RichMac Hi Floyd and Janice. Another one to add to your list of thoroughly professional productions. Very smooth. (I know you don't use them all at once but the guitar lineup never ceases to amaze me). Cheers. Thanks, Richard... Originally Posted By: cubanpete Well, I know I've said this before but I wish I could write a song likes this...write any song, period! Just don't have the talent for it. You and Janice make the heck of a duo. Simply beautiful. Mike B. Thanks, Mike... I appreciate you dropping by... _________________________ 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...
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#294722 - 05/09/15 08:32 PM [User Showcase] Re: Listen [Re: floyd jane]
Registered: 05/30/08 Posts: 4785 Sundance Veteran Registered: 05/30/08 Posts: 4785	I had a brain malfunction for a minute thinking what in the heck is a vibraphone - then realized oh it's vibes. LOL! Added a nice touch to the arrangement. Sounds great, well sung, cool stereo harmonies too. Josie _________________________ Josie Beck - Youtube Channel My Song Walking Streets Of Gold passes 7K views! My Soundcloud
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