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I've Got the Moon #528174 03/10/19 11:44 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,869 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 OP Expert
OP Deej56 Expert D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,869 Mill Valley, California USA	Hi, all: This is another collaboration with John Vaughan. It’s a song John started writing that I stumbled upon, then started messing with (as I tend to do), and ended up going in a quirkier, offbeat direction both lyrically and musically than I’m sure either of us quite expected. I guess you just go where the muse leads you. Anyway, this is the result, and I hope it’s worth the listen. Here's the song: I'VE GOT THE MOON Here are the lyrics: (V) Thump my pillow, start tossing and turning— the night’s are kinda long when your mind keeps churning. So I get on up and with my PJs on I open the curtain and I gaze upon that glowing face in the summer sky, a midnight buddy for a lonely guy. (C) Well, he’s hanging in the sky like a big balloon and his arms are reaching for me in my troubled room, and I find myself a-hummin’ a familiar tune, so my worries in the end are put to ease by my silver friend. And she may not be coming back anytime soon, but that’s alright because tonight I’ve got the moon. (V) All the good times that we shared together— I wasn’t quite aware that it wouldn’t last forever. I keep getting hung up on the things she did, but Mr. Moon reminds me that’s no way to live. He tells a joke about a mastodon, and keeps me laughing all night long. (C) Well, he’s hanging in the sky like a big balloon and his arms are reaching for me in my troubled room. I start thinking about a cow and dish and spoon, so my worries in the end are put to ease by my silver friend. And she may not be coming back anytime soon, but that’s alright because tonight I’ve got the moon. (V) All it takes to stop a heart from achin’ is a willing ear and a little conversation. (C) And, he’s hanging in the sky like a big balloon and his arms are reaching for me in my troubled room, and I find myself a-hummin’ a familiar tune, so my worries in the end are put to ease by my silver friend. And she may not be coming back anytime soon, but that’s alright because tonight I’ve got the moon. Me and the moon are going to shine, shine shine. Me and the moon are going to shine, shine, shine. And here's the band: Drums: RealDrumss JazzBrushes Bass: Real 398, Acoustic, Jazz Paul Guitar: Real 952, Acoustic, Rhythm Country Boogie Ukulele: Real 1142 Strumming Folk Swing Clarinet: Real 764 Soloist, Older Swing Piano: Real 772, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz (C)2019 DJ Lekich/John Vaughan

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528189 03/10/19 02:27 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,857 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,857	DJ Lekich & John, Beautiful collaboration. Really nice work on lyric arrangement and instrumentals. Mixed perfectly, warm and yet crisp clear. I really enjoyed this one. Thank you for sharing! Misha.

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528200 03/10/19 03:55 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,063 Nashville, TN Sundance Veteran
Sundance Veteran Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,063 Nashville, TN	Such an uplifting toe tapper, good write clear mix and loved the vocals. I totally enjoyed my listen! Youtube Channel Soundcloud

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528215 03/10/19 07:57 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,575 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,575 Sydney Australia	Really enjoyable (and the vocal really reminds me of Arlo Guthrie). Loved the vocal and the overall write. Excellent work. Peter

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528264 03/11/19 05:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,843 Finland jannesan Veteran
jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,843 Finland	Really catchy upbeat song, great old-style band, especially liked the clarinet solo - like from a Woody Allen movie. Vocals are enjoyable with nice harmonies and scatting. Nice way to end with some vinyl noise. Lyrics are also clever, although I have always thought Moon as a female, so I googled it and found many interesting debates Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528272 03/11/19 05:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	Yep... Its definitely worth a listen... Great collaboration, vocals, & production... Reminded me of Old Man Moon... Very nicely done... I enjoyed it. Jim †=☮&♥

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528276 03/11/19 06:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,312 The Heartland....Kansas chulaivet1966 Expert
chulaivet1966 Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,312 The Heartland....Kansas	Originally Posted By: Deej56 Hi, all: This is another collaboration with John Vaughan. It’s a song John started writing that I stumbled upon, then started messing with (as I tend to do), and ended up going in a quirkier, offbeat direction both lyrically and musically than I’m sure either of us quite expected. I guess you just go where the muse leads you. Anyway, this is the result, and I hope it’s worth the listen. "Quirky" lyrically/musically...yes....not a style I could pull off by any stretch. But...it was well "worth the listen". The lyrics are creative and interesting. I did feel a few of the phrases were a bit rushed but that's a non-issue and does not detract from the obvious originality and appeal of the song overall. You have a good voice and your vocal performance was right on the money. There's a carefree feel to your vocal style in this one....I like it. I sure couldn't hit those high notes you're effortlessly reaching. The mix....I hear the mando/vocals just fine. This is a good song in all it's 'quirkiness'. Well done. Back to it.... https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=897733 https://www.youtube.com/user/chulaivet/videos

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528363 03/11/19 09:51 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,407 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,407 Cooran Queensland Australia	Reminds me of earlier Harry Nilsson - Pandemonium Shadow Show/Ariel Ballet era. The uke may be a bit loud for a bit too long - some variety like a Fender Rhodes may have been cool but I like it well enough as it is. Cool. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528381 03/12/19 03:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,831 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,831 Florida	Deej, An interesting write, well-penned. A nice selection of tracks - has a vaudeville sense to it that works well for the lyric - like a Leon Redbone number... Good mix. Excellent vocal. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528399 03/12/19 04:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	What a catchy and cheerful tune! It's an earworm for sure. Lovely the stripped back nature and upbeat vibes on this. Shows some strong songwriting skills, and it has a solid groove too. Really well done - thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528412 03/12/19 06:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7,969 North Carolina	Really good job with this DJ. Kind of reminds me of Harry Chapin a little bit. Super song man! Backing vox are wonderful. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528416 03/12/19 07:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA. 44kfl Veteran
44kfl Veteran Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,360 Middletown, PA.	I love the nostalgia created with this upbeat and uplifting song, Someone mentioned Arlo Guthrie, a great compliment I think. The clarinet sounds so good, we don't hear one too often here. You're in fine voice, solid harmonies great song, one to be proud of, enjoyed, Kenny

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528502 03/12/19 07:45 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,869 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 OP Expert
OP Deej56 Expert D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,869 Mill Valley, California USA	Misha, Josie, Peter, jannesan, Jim, chulaivet, rayc, floyd, Deryk, David, and Kenny: Thank you so much for stopping in and giving this one a listen. It was different territory for me genre-wise, so I’m glad it came off OK. rayc: Good call on the ukulele volume and maybe something for me to think about in a revised version (dropping it down and subbing in some variation in the verses). Didn’t quite occur me to go that direction, but you may have the right of it. Kenny: I think the clarinet is my favorite part of this song. I never would have imagined writing a song with it included. God bless, BIAB! (Oddly enough, I was actually considering using a kazoo on this tune—but I didn’t have one handy--good thing!). My best to each and all of you, Deej

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528532 03/13/19 02:40 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,219 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,219 Florida	Deej , I liked the vinyl scratches. Nicely written and a great vocal. Excellent production that reminds a bit of Randy Newman. Very catchy and a fun listen, Tom

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528716 03/14/19 05:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,639 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,639 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Cool tune. I got the Harry Chapin vibe as well. I find the ukulele always picks me up. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528727 03/14/19 07:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,378 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,378 GA USA	Arlo, Redbone...Yep for sure...but ultimately all you and John. We much enjoyed the lyric and the vocals. And, man, what a cool arrangement with a great RT mashup!! Nice... J&B Our Music - Audio & Videos

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528757 03/14/19 09:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,952 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,952 Davis, CA	Nicely done!! Some really fine lyrics, a sweet melody, and a convincing vocal! Very well put together!! Take care. Greg

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528778 03/14/19 01:38 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC	I really enjoyed this particular arrangement and felt it was really nicely done. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Ember

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #528867 03/15/19 12:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,824 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,824 Virginia USA	I love this! Lyrics, vocals, music--the whole package. You have my attention from start to finish on this one.

Re: I've Got the Moon Deej56 #529083 03/17/19 09:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,316 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,316 United States	Deej56, man did you ever go the right direction on this! What a beautiful enjoyable tune! It has such a catchy melody! One of the best I've heard in a while here! Thanks, Torrey

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