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#627746 - 12/04/20 06:04 PM
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NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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Hi Forummates! I'm hearing some incredible stuff lately.....keeps getting better!! I was very flattered by the warm response to Imaginary Dance. I don't usually get around to responding to all the comments but I do read them and appreciate them very much! This is a story song with no root in reality or legend. I just somehow channeled the line "The Ghost of San Tropez" and after a little search on Google, I came up with a lyric. There was some fighting there in WW2 (think that's right) and I based the idea on that. Hope you enjoy. Would love to know if the story is not too hard to follow.....harder than one would think with a story song! Take care all! Greg https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/ghostofsantropezPlayers are: Bass. 518 Piano 2262 Guitars 542, 2200 Cello 2509 Pad 1543 Nashville Ev 16ths with stick The Ghost of San Tropez He follows her through restless dreams Trapped inside an endless maze it seems He reaches out to touch her hair but she’s gone He hears her whispering his name He feels the fire of passion’s flame He smells her perfume in the air but she’s gone He only saw her once in the light of day A vision floating by She disappeared down an alley way Like vapor to the sky He asked around at the local shops And the restaurants by the bay An old Frenchman softly said “The ghost of San Tropez” But what to think of old mens’ minds? The cost of age and too much wine In matters such, credibility is strained But in that voice was the sound of truth And ancient eyes reclaimed their youth As he relived his tale of love and pain He only saw her once in the light of day A vision floating by She disappeared down an alley way Like vapor to the sky And since that day, she visits him in dreams When he was young, old men would say A woman’s ghost walks the streets Of San Tropez She was 22 in ’44 And lost her husband in the war Trying to reclaim their sacred home Though young and lovely, she could not start To build a new life ‘round her broken heart Searching for her love, she walks the streets alone
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#627804 - 12/04/20 10:10 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Hi Greg ...
You never disappoint, my friend! Your music always has everything a listener could want: great arrangement, beautiful tracks, a fantastic lyric and a voice that has no equal on this board ... and probably a lot of other places.
I particularly liked this part of the lyric:
He only saw her once in the light of day
A vision floating by
She disappeared down an alley way
Like vapor to the sky
And that acoustic lead as the song fades is just so good. What a pleasure and privilege it is to listen to your music.
Wishing you and yours the very best. Please be safe ...
Alan
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#627822 - 12/05/20 02:45 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Man, the write, the melody, and the vocal .... just beautiful!
Lovely track too, that acoustic lead is perfect.
I just love your music, Greg, you should be famous.
Thanks for sharing it with us!
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#627843 - 12/05/20 05:31 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Registered: 12/29/10
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Loc: Charlotte, NC
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Excellent work. What I liked about it:
Great lyric..”Cost of age” fantastic phrase
Story told within the economy of the melody, very naturally.
Top-notch vocal performance.
Greg, if you permit me to say this, in a complimentary way: This song demonstrates that a simple, basic musical score can allow a stellar lyric-story and vocal performance to stand out. Sometimes I think that over-designing the backing is a mistake; here, your design choices are perfect.
And thank you very much for having the fortitude to avoid a “clever” trap to somehow go to “66” or “88” in the line following “”22” and “44”—I would have been suckered into that one myself!
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#627854 - 12/05/20 06:30 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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When I signed on I noticed there was a new Greg Johnson song. Man, that's like Christmas. You have that magic, Greg (or should I say Santa). Such a good write, and so well performed. A story song that's hard to follow requires many listens. That's easy. I love how you researched Google as if you were writing a book. The pictures you evoke here could fill volumes.
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#627860 - 12/05/20 06:52 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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Hi Greg,
Babu said it so nicely -and funny- in the post above and I can only agree (except for those Christmas words of course).
What a nice melody, vocals and lyrics. A very sensitive song and very well performed.
Enjoyed it,
Hans
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#627878 - 12/05/20 07:45 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Greg,
Heavenly.
The write. The vocal. The music. Heavenly.
Burt would be proud.
Music. As. Good. As. It. Gets.
Heavenly.
fj
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#627899 - 12/05/20 08:54 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Love songs that tell a story, particularly if it's built upon a true story.
Nice write.
Well executed.
Beautiful song.
moto
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#627915 - 12/05/20 09:59 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Like the clear vocals and the haunting sound of the song. A nice story. Nice!!
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#627930 - 12/05/20 10:40 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Hi Greg, this is a very good song. It creates a nice, somehow chill, lounge-like atmosphere that I truly enjoyed.
Really well done!
Will
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#627947 - 12/05/20 11:31 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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Love the leaps in the melody - they make the melody even more interesting, and show off your voice. Slipping "credibility" into the lyric - excellent! I didn't expect the guitar solo outro - icing on an already rich cake! Magic, indeed. 
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#628061 - 12/05/20 09:47 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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Lovely stuff - lyrically, melodically and arrangement.
The only nit occurs occasionally - sibilant sounds cut through harshly here n there in part due to the intimate micing and the reverb.
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#628067 - 12/05/20 11:20 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Excellent ghost song, on a par with "She moved through the faire." I wondered about giving up so many details about her in the last stanza, if the effect isn't greater by leaving those facts to the imagination, but I ended up thinking it enhanced the aura. As always, beautifully sung and produced.
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#628178 - 12/06/20 10:02 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Another beautiful song Greg. Awesome backtrack. Loved your vocal and lyric. Ear candy for sure. Well done
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#628254 - 12/06/20 03:36 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Al-David]
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Hi Greg ...
You never disappoint, my friend! Your music always has everything a listener could want: great arrangement, beautiful tracks, a fantastic lyric and a voice that has no equal on this board ... and probably a lot of other places.
I particularly liked this part of the lyric:
He only saw her once in the light of day
A vision floating by
She disappeared down an alley way
Like vapor to the sky
And that acoustic lead as the song fades is just so good. What a pleasure and privilege it is to listen to your music.
Wishing you and yours the very best. Please be safe ...
Alan Thanks so much Alan!! Really appreciate your kind review!! Take care. Greg
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#628255 - 12/06/20 03:55 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
[Re: Greg Johnson]
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Amazing. Great story told with skill and presented brilliantly. Will definitely play it again.
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#628310 - 12/06/20 09:04 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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One word: Brilliant.
Brilliant lyrics
Brilliant vocals
Brilliant use of BIAB
Brilliant, I say.
I loved the easy melody.
Edited by jptjptjpt (12/06/20 09:06 PM)
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#628377 - 12/07/20 06:25 AM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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Greg, you can really sing. Great write and arrangement. The melody is very familiar in a way but also brand new. Another fine example of your abilities, Tom
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#628535 - 12/07/20 05:24 PM
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Re: NEW SONG POST: The Ghost of San Tropez
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Greg, this is brilliant. Gorgeous melody, perfect backing great voice. A winner from me
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#628539 - 12/07/20 05:40 PM
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I really like this. Vocal fits perfectly. Soooo good
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