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#663304 - 07/08/21 07:43 AM
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"...it's killing me". ENDLESS QUIET her favorite jeans are draped on the chair her magazines are still scattered everywhere found her lizard boots under the bed what are the chances i'm still inside her head but it's been three weeks and i haven't heard a thing no text no twitter no familiar cellphone ring this endless quiet is deafening endless quiet is killing me killing me i ask her friends they got nothing to say her daddy's playing dumb he never liked me anyway no tires crunching gravel no gentle front door squeak just silence surrounding me and the truth that seems to speak it's been three weeks... The BAND bits: RealTracks in song: 3160:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsBrent Ev16 060 RealTracks in song: 3099:Organ, Rhythm AmericanaSlow16thsMike Ev16 060 RealTracks in song: 3150:Mandola, Background AmericanaFolk16thsAndy ev16 060 RealTracks in song: 2688:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockBrentSimple Ev 120 Royalty Free Loops As always, comments encouraged. Thanks for listening. fj
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#663306 - 07/08/21 07:51 AM
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A good old fashioned country song featuring modern amenities such as cellphones and twitter. Nice touch.
Great lyrics, as always. You paint good, clear images, such as:
her magazines are still scattered everywhere
The hook lines hook.
Great clear vocals.
The band came through again too.
Nice one.
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#663316 - 07/08/21 09:10 AM
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Floyd,
A stunning ballad... An exceptional write and performance.
"no tires crunching gravel no gentle front door squeak just silence surrounding me and the truth that seems to speak"
Beautiful writing. It is a complete joy to listen to your creations.
Bob
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#663318 - 07/08/21 09:13 AM
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Good song. Good story and excellent production and performance.
Charlie
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#663320 - 07/08/21 09:16 AM
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Nice work on the lyrics.... they just flow naturally into rhymes that fit.
Great job. Oh yeah, the mix is good too, as are the instrumental choices.
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#663379 - 07/08/21 02:34 PM
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After the 2nd verse I was really curious about how you'd end the song...so many options spoke to me. The one you went with is really appropriate. This song is a wonderful thing in it's own right...melody, story, dynamic arrangement and a completely self contained package. It's also an exemplar of how restraint, a less is more aesthetic and unsullied rhymes combine to make a stellar song.
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#663413 - 07/08/21 04:20 PM
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Floyd you have a wonderful way with words. Couple that with your excellent singing skills, your expertise at picking the right instrumentation and your production and mixing skills and you always produce winner after winner.
Loved this one.
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#663453 - 07/09/21 12:03 AM
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[Re: floyd jane]
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Hi Floyd,
I do like this one a lot.
A very impressive lyrical variation of the subject which is most likely the one that's been sung about most often.
A very good backing track, great choice of the guitar solo and - surprise, surprise - ace vocals.
And, yes, it sounds perfect, too.
Take care,
Stefan
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#663466 - 07/09/21 04:52 AM
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Hi Floyd,
Very nice song and I particularly liked the vocals with harmonies - is that you doing all the vocal parts?
Best Regards Nigel
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#663468 - 07/09/21 05:09 AM
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Hi, Floyd. Man, I should really have my "Comment For Floyd" in my clipboard, so I can paste it here. You are definitely my favorite lyricist, and that's not limited to this forum. The way you think of the story and how you have just the perfect twist of phrase is truly a gift that you have honed to perfection --most likely without even trying. "her favorite jeans are draped on the chair her magazines are still scattered everywhere" What a great opening. Seems like the perfect first paragraph of a great book that one won't be able to put down.
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#663497 - 07/09/21 08:33 AM
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What an excellent production on this song Floyd. It sounded so good on my speakers. Awesome vocal and lyric. Loved the tempo of the song. Kept me hanging on to each word in the lyric. So very well done..
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#663516 - 07/09/21 11:23 AM
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FJ, "endless quiet is killing me" Nice! Very well written modern theme tune with lots of emotion. Powerful vocals! Andy's strings fit very nicely. Sorry, I could not find anything to "pick on"  Sounds great! I like the artwork you used. Thank you for sharing, Misha.
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#663520 - 07/09/21 11:42 AM
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Hi floyd jane,
i like your descriptive lyrics that bring your story to life. Beautiful orchestration with a suite of well-choosen chords . The very discreet mandolin brings more to your instrumentation. I apprecied.
Kindly regard Derochette alias JaniJackFlash
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#663552 - 07/09/21 02:58 PM
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floyd
Signature sound, vocals, lyrics (superb) and production.
Could easily be on your "Best Of" album.
Lovely work all round.
Peter
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#663613 - 07/10/21 06:41 AM
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[Re: Charlie Fogle]
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A good old fashioned country song featuring modern amenities such as cellphones and twitter. Nice touch.
Great lyrics, as always. You paint good, clear images, such as:
her magazines are still scattered everywhere
The hook lines hook.
Great clear vocals.
The band came through again too.
Nice one. Always nice to have you drop in for a listen and comment, Sean... Apprecaited... Floyd,
A stunning ballad... An exceptional write and performance.
"no tires crunching gravel no gentle front door squeak just silence surrounding me and the truth that seems to speak"
Beautiful writing. It is a complete joy to listen to your creations.
Bob Thanks for the great comments, Bob!! Good song. Good story and excellent production and performance.
Charlie Thanks, Charlie!!...
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#663622 - 07/10/21 08:36 AM
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Hello Floyd,
And there you are with another example of craftsmanship in music making! I read in all posts I'm not alone with this statement.
A very good song, good lyrics that give some idea about the 'endless quitness' of a sudden end of a relation. The only thing is you made me curious what happened? She didn't even took het jeans with her...
And beside all compliments on the song, I think the bariton fitted very nice in it. I like using them in my songs.
Have I said I enjoyed this song?
Hans
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#663675 - 07/10/21 03:36 PM
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Super work again Floyd! I would expect no less from you! You sure know how to craft a top level song! I could go on and on about all the little things coming together here that make this great, but what caught my ears first was the beautiful work with those vocal harmonies...outstanding! Your at the very pinnacle of the best in Country writer/singer/producers ect. around here! Glad I have the opportunity to hear these songs here before they catch on big time somewhere down the road! Take care, Torrey
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#663729 - 07/11/21 07:20 AM
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Nice work on the lyrics.... they just flow naturally into rhymes that fit.
Great job. Oh yeah, the mix is good too, as are the instrumental choices. Thanks, Herb... After the 2nd verse I was really curious about how you'd end the song...so many options spoke to me. The one you went with is really appropriate. This song is a wonderful thing in it's own right...melody, story, dynamic arrangement and a completely self contained package. It's also an exemplar of how restraint, a less is more aesthetic and unsullied rhymes combine to make a stellar song. ...appreciate that, ray.... Floyd you have a wonderful way with words. Couple that with your excellent singing skills, your expertise at picking the right instrumentation and your production and mixing skills and you always produce winner after winner.
Loved this one. Thanks, Mario...
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#663733 - 07/11/21 07:52 AM
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Hey FJ, You are such a consistently good writer, producer and artist. It's always fun to hear what you are going to do next. Hope to be around more to do that...God willing and neither of us has to face any weather disasters. I especially like the lyrics and production and the repeat on killing me. Josie
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#663834 - 07/12/21 07:50 AM
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Hi Floyd,
I do like this one a lot.
A very impressive lyrical variation of the subject which is most likely the one that's been sung about most often.
A very good backing track, great choice of the guitar solo and - surprise, surprise - ace vocals.
And, yes, it sounds perfect, too.
Take care,
Stefan Thanks for the nice review, Stefan... Hi Floyd,
Very nice song and I particularly liked the vocals with harmonies - is that you doing all the vocal parts?
Best Regards Nigel
Nigel - thanks for stopping by. Yes, I did all the vocals on this one...
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