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Something a bit different from the first two.

I'm Not Dead Yet.
https://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/im-not-dead-yet

Vocal & Lyric - Leon
Arrangement & Electric Guitar Fills & Solo - Me
Band
RealTracks in song: ~481:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in song: ~487:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealTracks in song: 1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065
RealDrums in Song: JazzBrushes#1:

Lyrics
I’m not dead yet
Everything’s not said yet
I still cry, I still bleed, I still sweat
I’m not dead yet
Got a few things that I’d still like to do
Got a few things that I’d like to say to you
The measure of a man isn’t how high he stands
It’s what he does and what he understands
I’m not dead yet
All the songs are not sung yet
The day’s not done, the sun hasn’t set
I’m not dead yet
Got a lot of love that I still want to give
Got a lot of life that I still want to live
May not feel the slings and barbs the way I used to
May have changed my mind about some things that I held true
But I’m not dead yet
Still some things that I’m trying to forget
I know I smoked my last cigarette
But I’m not dead yet
I may like jazz these days more than rock and roll
May have swapped excess for self-control
But beauty moves me just as much as ever it did
And some days I still feel just like a little kid
Oh, I’m not dead yet
All the steps have not been danced ye
I still cry, I still bleed, I still sweat
I’m not dead yet

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Hi Peter,

This is very well done, and very different and definitely original!
My compliments on this!

Rob


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I haven't heard any of your other songs yet but I think this one is very good. Great production values, everything sits well in the mix and a great arangement. Not much to nitpick here. Thanks for the listen.

Rick


It needs more cowbell!

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Hi Peter,

I agree. This is definitely different from the previous songs you've posted. One of the things that I personally like most about BIAB is that it makes writing in every genre a possibility. I thoroughly enjoyed the listen. The arrangement and the mix worked well on my system.

Highlights for me...

  • initial jazz setting and the relaxing/laid-back ambiance it created
  • the delayed introduction of drums
  • the blues/rock lead guitar interplay with the jazz backing
  • excellent lyric journey
  • excellent music journey
  • crisp and clean production

A top shelf musical treat.

All the best,
Noel




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Attracted by the title originally i enjoyed the song a lot.
Great sentiments and enjoyably presented. Cheers.

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I read the lyric before listening and It took me a little while to get into the "I'm not dead yet" over the Jazz beat but I did get over it and then into it!i liked your guitar work too. Very tasteful statements.

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Great song! I liked the guitar work especially and your choice of realtracks fits in perfectly.


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Hi Peter,

a great production. Interesting mixture of
styles. Who is Leon? He's good.
I like your guitar.
Enjoyable listen.

Guenter

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Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Peter,

I agree. This is definitely different from the previous songs you've posted. One of the things that I personally like most about BIAB is that it makes writing in every genre a possibility. I thoroughly enjoyed the listen. The arrangement and the mix worked well on my system

A top shelf musical treat.

All the best,
Noel


+1

Loved that lead guitar. Way to play!

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"The measure of a man isn’t how high he stands
It’s what he does and what he understands"

Great line of many.

Strong write, arrangement and production. Love
the vocals and the guitar (great tone). Janice
pointed out the "wooooah" Clapton like guitar
lick at 2:45. Sweet.

We like everything about this and look forward to
hearing it often on our SC playlist.

J&B

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Peter,

Awesome! Excellent write.

Wonderful arrangement/production. Crisp, clean, clear. Excellent mix.

Terrific vocal.

Top-notch.

floyd

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Very cool song!! Love that dark city club feel. Very well done in every aspect. Guitar playing is awesome. I'm not sure I would have doubled any of the vocal. Other than that, loved everything about it!! Take care. Greg

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Who is Leon? He's good.

He writes the lyrics & sings (I've known him since i was 5 which is a long time ago!)
These days he emails me songs - tells me it's an acoustic folk song and I shouldn't play too much guitar (which I usually ignore).
He lives these days about 3 hours drive so every 6 months or so he leaves his wife comes up, we lock ourselves away and he sings for a day or so. I then spend time re-arranging the songs (which my wife obviously loves)and we use Dropbox these days for collaborating & demos etc).

Thanks to all for the comments (especially the Clapton one.

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Peter - Loved this one. My mind's eye took me to a dark beatnik bar, with everyone wearing shades. grin

Great guitar tone and playing as well.


Regards,

Bob

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Nice blend of styles. I definitely heard that Clapton influence. Very original ideas and very well produced. Nicely done. Tom

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Nice write, production and performance. I enjoyed my listen.

Charlie


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Very cool song. Reminds me of Sinatra. Great job.

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