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Hi All,

Sharing another new song - this is called VAMPIRES.

Push back the darkness be done
Walks with his eyes full of pain
Under a dirty cold rain
And we stumbled down the path
Like vampires under the sun

Trying to outrun the gun
Out in the morning so blue
Where some lies become truth
And we hide in the shadows
Like vampires under the sun

Then like the weight of a ton
You took off to fly all alone
Coltrane spins in the dark
And we fade out in the dawn
Like vampires under the sun

And we fade out in the dawn
Like vampires under the sun

All BIAB Tracks:
2474: Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
2505: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 085
2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085
832: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, AltCountryMoody Ev 075
RealDrums: PopPromiseEv16 a:Snare on 4, HiHat, b: Snare

As always - thanks for listening!

Bob

Bob

A moody elegant and atmospheric write. Excellent lyric, performed in your trademark manner.
Great use of the band - excellent chord solos, and a lovely big guitar and drum sound.
Excellent track.

Peter

very different song subject. Great lyrics and I like the mood you developed.
Like the guitar on the bridge. Nicely done Bob. Rob

Bob,

Peter said much of what I was about to...I like how he described it "A moody elegant and atmospheric write."

One more in a long line of songs that sound like they were recorded for an upcoming album...

It is popular these days in many of the cable shows to have the characters in a bar where a solo act or small group is playing on a small stage providing an atmosphere to what is happening (often, sparse, heavy conversation). (saw one last night - the latest episode of "Better Things"). THIS (you) could easily be one of those performers...

fj

I really loved the moody tone to this song. When I first clicked on the thread I got super excited to hear some monster mythology weaved in to a song format. Then I played the song, heard the intro, and went back and started reading the lyrics. I realized it was more a metaphorical vampire, but I have to say I enjoyed the song just as much as I would have if it had been a song about mythology. Really liked the artistic choices you made and the imagery of this song. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Peter,

Thanks for those kind words - much appreciated.

Bob

Hi Bob,

Man, you are on a roll! Another great song from you.

Excellent moody track, excellent vocal, cool lyrics. Enjoyed!

"A moody elegant and atmospheric write"

Yep, Peter nailed it with three words...we would only add "cinematic" as this should get attention at the song libraries.

Add in a fine vocal performance and a pro mix...those drums are tremendous.

The roll continues and we are enjoying the ride.

J&B

Love the instrument choices

this band rocks

put me right there in the scene

Coltrane spins in the dark, you're gone

my drink sits unattended, melting

and I'm fading into nothingness

like a vampire in the sun

great write and performance,

Kenny

Really nicely done! It flows beautifully, and some of the lyrics really stand out to me. The backing track selection is excellent here as well - everything compliments eachother, especially your vocals.

You should be proud of this one - thanks for sharing

Rob,

Thanks for listening and the kind words.

Bob

Good set of allegorical lyrics...
Backed by a your usual well-done vocal, backing tracks, & production...
I had to listen a couple of times to let the lyrics sink in...
Good job!

Number 2914 is easy to recognize and has become one of my favorites Great use of it and plays well with the electric guitar. Dry mix matches nicely with your vocals. Interesting lyrical landscape, although blood wasn't sucked

Janne

Wonderful Lyrics Robert, very captivating and mood convoking. I enjoyed the overall ambience. Nice work!

Floyd,

That means a lot coming from you - thank you.

Yes, working on that album.

Bob

Bob, I always enjoy your poetic lyrics. The band you’ve assembled here just kills. Big drums and fingerpick acoustic are perfectly complimented by the big chords of the electric lead. Nicely presented. The production is impeccable, Tom

Ember,

Thanks - I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the review.

Bob

Metaphors and similes abound in a very picturesque song that has a very supportive arrangement beneath it.
For my part the catch phrase/hook is the least convincing of your very credible writing...
"And we fade out in the dawn
Like vampires under the sun"
I think of all the fang flicks I've seen and the undead doesn't go lightly.
Ah, but those are my cinematic memories intruding.

Another great song from you Bob! Super lyrics, performance and production!! Thanks, Torrey

Dave,

Thanks so much - very appreciated!

Bob

Robert,
Lots of artistry behind this! Very cool lyrics + intriguing title Choice of instruments and arrangement is excellent.

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

Always love the poetry in your lyrics. Great imaginery like watching a movie. Always love your stuff.

Janice & Bud,

I really appreciate all of your support. Thank you for the great review!

Bob

Kenny,

That's a very nice compliment coming from a great writer like you. I appreciate it - thanks so much.

Bob

The understated anthemic feel...love it! I keep feeling like it's going to burst out into something much bigger, the the instrumental break happens; and it returns back to the other feel. I really like how you did that.

Really nice song!

Deryk,

Thanks - I appreciate that!

Bob

Jim,

Thanks so much!

Bob

Great lyrics. I especially like your extended metaphor. Great use of the instrumentation to establish a corresponding mood to mesh with the lyrics.

Janne,

LOL! Thanks - much appreciated!

Bob

Bob ...

You have such a strong signature on your music. I just call it Bob Dean music ... and that says a lot. You are so creativce and such a pleasure to listen to. Keep bringing them on and I'll keep listening. Wishing you the best ...

Alan

That's good. I enjoyed the song and the mystique of the lyrics...

Joe,

Very appreciated - thank you!

Bob

I know it has been said a few times, but I really loved the mood of this song as well! Great overall sound from the vocals to the backing tracks - thanks for sharing.

Tom,

Thanks so much. Also, appreciate the mention of the production.

Bob

Ray,

Much appreciated - thanks!

Bob

Torrey,

Thank you so much!

Bob

Misha,

Thanks - I appreciate that!

Bob

Donna,

Thanks - that means a lot.

Bob

Bob,

Love your vocal here . . . and, well, on every song you sing for that matter—really engaging; you have your own, really worldly sound. Production is just killer, particularly the guitar in between the second and third verses—really crisp. Lyrics are poetic, with a superb hook. Incredibly well done! Enjoyed this a ton!

Kind regards,

Deej

I enjoyed it, I thought of Death Cab taking a Goth turn. Moody deluxe, which it has to be if you're gonna name a song Vampires. Great job!

HTL,

Thanks very much - I appreciate the kind words.

Bob

Thanks very much!

Bob

Excellent song Robert, love the way it is written, your vocals are dead on for the style here. Great work!!! Cliff

Alan,

That is very kind of you. I really appreciate your support - thank you!

Bob

Herb,

Thanks very much!

Bob

Impeccable. That's the word I was looking for!

Had to listen again, this song drew me back. Hypnotic.

Catherine,

I appreciate that - thank you!

Bob

DJ,

That is very appreciated - thanks so much!

Bob

TuneMonger,

Thanks so much - I appreciate the listen and kind words.

Bob

Hey, I'm listening again today. I think this is my favorite tune I've heard here on the PG forum that isn't by a guy named Floyd. Today it reminded me of Thomas Rapp and Pearls before Swine, you gotta be old and quirky to know that group. Thanks again.

Cliff,

Thanks so much!

Bob

Thank you - much appreciated!

Bob

Hi Bob,

This is great.

I really love the rhyme schemes that you've used with the lyrics where the first two verses follow the asymmetric ABBXA and the final verse uses the more symmetric ABXBA. As I see it, this is really clever control of the lyric movement and a perfect match for the mystery of vampires.

As I'm sitting here thinking about it, what makes the rhyme scheme work so very effectively for me is...

1. the perfect rhyme on the first last lines in all verses

2. the odd number of phrases/lines with the asymmetric rhyme schemes really boosts the lyrics' emotional content

3. the third verse's symmetric rhyme scheme with the added tag gives a nicely balanced sense of completion and finality

You've used rhyme to drive this bus on a wonderful ride!

All the best,
Noel

Bob,

As Peter said, a moody elegant and atmospheric write!
The combination of 2914: Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085 and 4 beat bass drum is very effective.
Your vocal perfect fits this tune.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

TuneMonger,

Thanks again!

Bob

TuneMonger,

Thanks so much! I am so glad you are enjoying this one.

Bob

Noel,

Thank you - that was a very generous review... Much appreciated.

Bob

Shigeki,

Thanks so much!

Bob

Listened to this the other day. Thought I had left a note. Just loved the song. The lyrics were very cool and an excellent vocal. Guitar was a nice add. Well done

Scott,

Thanks very much!

Bob

Really, really cool tune Bob!! I don't think there's anyone on the forum who has more a definable sound than you do. Your songs have a great sound and a great groove always! This is one of your best!! Take care. Greg

Greg,

Thanks so much - I really appreciate that.

Bob