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Songwriting challenge: Write a song about, "My dad buys secret gum for me but not for my siblings." Bubble Gum by James Conrad © 2021 Daddy buys secret gum for me Secret gum for me but not my siblings I can chew for hours quietly I’m his favorite child and make his life worth living Ch Bubble gum, bubble gum Daddy buys it from the store Bubble gum, bubble gum He buys it ‘cause he loves me more than you Suzie wears Ray-Bans when we’re out Those glasses cover up her cross-eyed stare I used to get my mouth washed out with soap Just for warning strangers of her evil witch-eye glare…now ch Jimmy wears headphones when we’re out Those headphones cover up his (Dumbo / #%!$) ears I used to get my mouth washed out with soap Just for using swear words all these #%!$ years….now ch Bridge See no evil, Susie’s ugly eyes could melt your soul Hear no evil, Jimmy’s jumbo ears could sail a boat Speak no evil, just be the quiet one Thanks to Daddy’s secret gum Bubble gum, bubble gum Daddy buys it from the store Bubble gum, bubble gum He buys it ‘cause he loves me more ch ===== DAW: Sonar Platinum Key=G , Tempo 82 Style is _NOHURRY.STY (No Hurry Americana Train Gtr Sol) RealTracks in style: 1411:Bass, Acoustic, CelticHornpipe Sw16 070 RealTracks in style: 3521:Guitar, Electric, Soloist AmericanaGritty16thsBrent Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 3059:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Muted16thsFintan Ev16 080 RealTracks in style: 3059:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Muted16thsFintan Ev16 080 RealTracks in song: 2778:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm TrainBeatMike12-key Ev16 090 RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065 RealDrums [in style:TrainBeatBrushes: a: Brushes, Kickb: BusyBrushes, Kick
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This is pretty funny. 
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Hello, 'jamestoffee'...
The Real Style you used, _NOHURRY.STY (No Hurry Americana Train Gtr Sol), really keeps the song moving, and that chuggin' musical motion is just right for delivering the humorously observed family scenes described in your lyrics. Also, you kept my interest with the things you did with the form and production of the song, such as your vocal harmonizations, the modulation that occurs at verse four, and the tempo reduction at the outro.
'Bubble Gum' is a fun listening experience!
Last edited by bluage; 06/27/21 06:39 AM.
"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
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Wow, that was fun and funny. I was smiling the whole listen. I especially love that second verse. Great sound in the chorus.
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Hi David, bluage, and Ezekiel,
Thanks for the listens and feedback!
-James
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Hi James,
that's hilarious - you wouldn't believe how much I love stuff like that.
Very nicely instrumented, so well-sung.
Was chuckling so much I swallowd my gum...
Just great.
Stefan
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Awesome! Thanks, Stefan  James
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Fun stuff! I agree with the others - it was a good track to listen to.
Well done,
Will
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Thank you, Will.
Cheers,
James
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Clever write!
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Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment, David!
-James
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Very clever! And a fun listen, enjoyed.
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So much fun. Hilarious. Love that harmony. Wonderful vocal throughout. A really good write and mix. [and I almost always add, "Yeah, ditto what Stefan said."]
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It's funny and it sounds great. What's not to like? Aced that challenge, James.
Regards,
Leon
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Thank you Dave, Marty and Leon! Your feedback is much appreciated Cheers, James
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