The 1st question that popped into my mind was "Why program the acoustic when he plays so well?" Then I figured it was a case of "..because I can..". That's my little side bar to self. Lovely song lovely arrangement and texture. You've focused on the intimate, small moments and things that actually mean a lot to the participants while your vocal brings this listener in from being a voyeur to part of the story. There was one kick drum hit that seemed odd but it didn't when I re listened. Excellent.
Thanks, ray..."...the intimate, small moments and things that actually mean a lot to the participants while your vocal brings this listener in from being a voyeur to part of the story."...a nice way to put that. I am aware of the odd kick. The acoustic vst is a very popular sound in many of today's country productions...and fun to play with....
FJ, Big Sound love tune! Vocals one of your best! Nice harmonies. Fantastic work on VST guitar. Good one. Thank you for sharing!
Misha.
P.S. Congrats on your recent album release!
Thanks for the fine comments, Misha. And for the mention of the new "album" - it is just a vanity project - mainly so I can listen to it on Apple Music... Your new on Blew me Away...
Originally Posted By: Derochette
Hi floydjane,
Very pretty love story and it'beautiful lyrics. I enjoyed playing your well-chosen guitar which perfectly accompanies your lovely voice. It's addicting and well done. I apprecied it a lot.
Kindly regard Derochette alias JaniJackFlash
Thank you, Derochette....
Originally Posted By: robsmusic
This is a beautiful song!
i like your phrasing throughout ...
for example in the chorus, where you tie "things that only lovers do moments that only"... very nice!
Well, it's finally happened. My favorite Floyd Jane song.
It certainly wasn't this alone, but the harmonies on "do" are excruciatingly beautiful. I'll have a hard time explaining this one to the one I love, but it'll be fun. Trust me.
Thanks, Tangmo...
Originally Posted By: gruverider
Beautiful melody!!! Loved every second of this song! And you're mix captured the beauty perfectly.
Very few things inspire me to write like a good riff and this is an excellent one.
Outstanding!
And the intro and outro sound effect are a creative addition.
I appreciate all of that, Lawrence....
Originally Posted By: MarioD
The guitar VSTi was programed perfectly, your vocal was outstanding as usual, the harmonies were great, the lyrics fantastic, and the mix was super. This may be your best to date.
Love that acoustic guitar melody—really catchy and engaging; grabs you right from the start and keeps you until the last. Just the right percussion choices along the way—subtle but adding so much to the song. Among your best vocals. Just a real pretty song, too! First rate all the way!
Your voice is in fine form here. I really like this song. Excellent lyrics and melody. Just a top notch composition and performance.
Thanks, Scott...
Originally Posted By: Leon1
Hi Floyd Very nice indeed. The lyrics are excellent, you sing them beautifully (your upper register sounds real good to me) and the guitar sounds great. Another top quality song. Regards, Leon
Great song Floyd. Everything about this track just works. Your vocals are particularly impressive. I have used the Ample guitar as well and for a free VST it terrific. I recently invested in Native Instruments' Session Guitarist Picked Acoustic and I love the sounds and patterns available. If you're interested you can hear picking and strumming examples throughout my song Wandering
This is so awesome, I decided to rip off the riff and try it on my Yahama.
Sounds nice.
Man, I got something coming up.
Thanks!!!
* Seriously, this is great. But it DID make me run straight for my guitar, which is a good thing, and it DID give me an idea immediately.
Thank you, Mr. Snyder!!
Originally Posted By: rsdean
Floyd,
Such an excellent song and mix. Your vocals are outstanding - you are such a strong singer.
This belongs on the radio...
Bob
Thanks, Bob!! (great to have you back!)
Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
"Once I had it, I thought I might as well write a song with it..." Haha. Might as well. No one can do it better, Floyd. You're the kind of songwriter that can pick up a handful of dust and make humans... smile and sing, and be glad to be alive. Glad I found your music! Another brilliant performance.
Marty - thanks for the great review!! Always appreciated...
I really enjoyed it. I like how you get directly into what a good song needs in your performance and producing...
Uffe - I appreciate that...
Originally Posted By: Soundchaser
Really like the arpeggiated guitar and how the melody moves against it. Love the composition.
Thanks, SC...
Originally Posted By: mkg50 (Mike G)
Great song Floyd. Everything about this track just works. Your vocals are particularly impressive. I have used the Ample guitar as well and for a free VST it terrific. I recently invested in Native Instruments' Session Guitarist Picked Acoustic and I love the sounds and patterns available. If you're interested you can hear picking and strumming examples throughout my song Wandering
Mike - Thanks for having a listen. I enjoyed hearing your use of a vst acoustic guitar... they open up different (good) possibilities...
So, So SWEET!!! Love the way that riff carries the song along like a gentle train ride!! Floyd, your vocals just get better and better!! This is the first time I heard the bridge........a great one!! You write damn good bridges........oh yeah, and verses and chorus too!!! Beautiful song in every way!!!! Take care. Greg
Excellent song and a great performance. One of your best IMO.
Even though I am a guitar player I still occasionally use Ample guitars and basses. I think they have a free bass as well - worth checking out. I have occasionally used BB midi files to play Ample sounds - especially their upright bass (unfortunately not a freebee).
So, So SWEET!!! Love the way that riff carries the song along like a gentle train ride!! Floyd, your vocals just get better and better!! This is the first time I heard the bridge........a great one!! You write damn good bridges........oh yeah, and verses and chorus too!!! Beautiful song in every way!!!! Take care. Greg
Thanks, buddy. Appreciate all of that (and the early ears).
Originally Posted By: Chris Dent
Excellent song and a great performance. One of your best IMO.
Even though I am a guitar player I still occasionally use Ample guitars and basses. I think they have a free bass as well - worth checking out. I have occasionally used BB midi files to play Ample sounds - especially their upright bass (unfortunately not a freebee).
Chris - thanks for dropping in for a listen. I really enjoy using the Ample guitar to add a different element to a production. I have the (free) bass, too, and have used it a few times for some basic bass lines. I thought about trying them with some BIAB midi styles, but haven't gotten around to that (there's just SO much to explore in BIAB!)
The verse is going along pleasantly enough and then that chorus comes along and takes you soaring into musical sky. Wonderful song, and always, that world class voice.
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I’ve listened to this song a number of times. It’s an outstanding creation. Seriously! I love the riff. I have never once thought about using an ostinato to underlie any of my musical arrangements. When I listened to this, though, I was incredibly impressed. Apart from a few notes that change in the fourth bar, the guitar riff remained constant throughout. To my ears, this is impressive ostinato-based arranging!
One famous ostinato that I recalled as I listened to your song is “The Theme from Peter Gunn” by Henry Mancini. In this work, it’s the bass that takes the repeated riff. The clip below shows the Qatar Philharmonic Brass playing this theme. How the tuba player manages to keep the ostinato going is beyond me. He’s awesome.
As is often the case, your lyrics also captured my imagination. The first thing I noticed was the use of perfect rhymes. These definitely give a more settled aural feel and rhyming lines 3 and 6 in each verse gives good closure. I found myself wondering if such balanced rhyming acts to bring some stability to the tension created by the ostinato as the chords change. I don’t know. It’s just a thought that came to mind.
At every one of the many Pat Pattison, weekend workshops sessions that I’ve been to over the years, Pat always says, “Verses show and choruses tell.” This is Pat’s show-and-tell approach to lyric writing “Lover’s Secrets” is a perfect example of how songwriting show-and-tell works. In the verses, you show the listener specific list-items that are unique to an intimate relationship. Then, in the chorus, you provide the listener with the context that surrounds these items. I like it a lot! It’s very effective writing.
I’m always excited when I come across a song that has so many good features that it can be used as a template for songwriting and song-arranging. “Lovers’ Secrets” is definitely one such song.
Lyrically, emotionally and spiritually, this song, your voice and the simplicity of an arrangement that brings all the complexities of the things lovers do. I agree with Alan (Al-David), this is romance in the sweetest way.
Maybe it's my choice of songwriters on here that I end up listening to, but you people on here are determined to make me cry (in the best way possible) when I listen to your songs, it seems.
The first word which comes to mind is: AUTHENTIC. Your sound drips authenticity. When you sing, people sit up and listen. Authentic and sincere.
Not much more to say, just this: this is what so many of us want to say to that special one in our lives, and don't know how to say it. I'm single now, but next time I meet someone special, I hope you won't mind if I play her this song. It'll be either this or my incoherent usual babbling, and I think she'd appreciate hearing this more :-) Bravo.
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