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So man, I just got sick and tired of sitting around waiting for someone to write me a song that would sound like the Smiths. So I decided to do it myself!!! There's been a lot of androgynous 80s stuff coming out here. Take this!  https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4/never-gonna-get-a-lifeNEVER GONNA GET A LIFE V1 Live with me mum And she’s alright Stay in the bath And drink Bud Light Can’t find a job Never wanted one But I’m not sorry Cause I love me mum How can they say how can they know What I am thinking Even I don’t know CH Don‘t touch me now I’ll be all right Don‘t need a boyfriend Don’t need a wife in my pajamas I feel at home I like myself the best When I’m alone And I’m all right I’m all right I’m never gonna get a life never gonna get a life Like everybody else does V2 I see the world How people live Living lives that are criminally bogus and they're out of touch and they're out to lunch Do you think somehow that I wouldn’t notice How can they say How can they know How much I hate this Cause even I don't know CH Don ‘t touch me now I’ll be all right Don‘t need a boyfriend Don’t need a wife in my pajamas I feel at home I like myself the best When I’m alone And I’m all right I’m all right I’m never gonna get a life never gonna get a life Like everybody else does [Repeat] Lyrics and Music by David Snyder, copyright 2023, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records David Snyder: Electric Guitars (vibrato, rhythm and slide), synths, vocals, piano, production, mixing and mastering RealTracks in style: 1254:Bass, Electric, PopShiningSync Ev 120 RealDrums in style:PopRock8ths^02-a:Closed Hat, Snare , b:Ride, Snare RealTracks in style: 2743:Bass, Synth, AltHipHop8ths Ev16 085
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David, This is hilarious, but it's also AWESOME! Love the vocal. The instrumentation and production is really excellent. Very creative! Morrissey would be jealous... Bob
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Bud Lite?
Lots of dissonance going on but I'm guessing that's what you were going for.
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Very original - goord to hear - earthy and I love the organised chaos of the rhythm track!
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David
Cool cover.
You are writing some goodgoodgood stuff....
The tracks here work perfectly for the song.
Nicely mixed.
Channeling David Byrne, I think.
Those aren't pajamas, that's your suit.
Good choice.
Dig it.
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Seriously? This is way too good to be a joke song, though it IS funny. You captured The Smiths sound (including JM's guitar) way too perfectly. I'm going to pack in my The Smiths tune until the buzz over this one dies down. Will take a while. Excellent tune!!
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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When read The Smiths mentioned, I was expecting quite melodic song in the style of This Charming Man, but I assume this is their darker side collaboration with Talking Heads. Very appropriate title, hilariously gloomy lyrics, great sound and effects - I really enjoy those bit out-of-tune mosquito guitars and mysterious chords. You know how to obey "have fun".
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I'll take any song you dish out, David. You are often on my mind when I create songs that are in the elusive genre.
Man, your lyrics are always such a treat. Yeah, you're alright. This is one of those songs that seems to start with the idea "I know this guy..." Yep, I know that guy.
Well, written, well performed and well mixed. Well, well, well, you are consistent.
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Thanks Bob! I live to make you laugh!!
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You've the Draize Train bit down well.
Actually the backing is pretty good - needs some Johnny arpeggios or chime I suppose.
The lyrics are quite a fun parody of Misery Mozza's.
I really enjoyed that one David.
Thanks.
Cheers
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David,
I like this one a ton . . great feel, engaging out of the gate. I think the whole backing is pretty killer and your vocal works so well with the sound you’ve created . . . shades of Bowie here as well . . . and maybe some Talking Heads? Good, good stuff!
All my best,
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Cool! A bit of Talking Heads, and a lot from bands I didn't listen to because I was never cool.  The fact that I can enjoy it without catching all the references speaks to the musicality. Excellent job on the vocal convincingly not sounding like David Snyder, too!
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David, at first listen I was saying WTF? Now I just finished my fourth listen and it has grown on me exponentially. bogus/notice-nice. I love the interesting and unexpected chord choices. It does sound like Talking Heads but also most importantly like DS. It’s a good thing he is in NC where they have basements to hide in. Here in SW Fl we have no basements. What a great listen, Tom
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David,
Excellent experimental soundscape! Fun lyrics.
Thank you for sharing.
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David,
Fantastic!
It's a very unique sound.
I don't think it was created by imitating someone else's style.
It's very original.
It's definitely David Snyder's work.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Straight out of the 80s! Some kind of Smiths arrangement with David Byrne voice and even some Bowie vibes. Nevertheless completely original composition. Enjoyed listening very much. I liked the unusual chord progression in the chorus. Very clever!
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Herb, If you meant cognitive dissonance, yes, that is the theme of the song. You can't pull one past Herb!!!!
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We never listened to the Smiths but your vocal sure reminds us of Bowie.
The “organized chaos” comment by DC Ron is exactly what we were thinking.
Way cool, David!
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Hi David,
I had to look up who the Smiths are/were.
Listened to two songs of them; "There is a light that never goes out" and "I know it's over".
After that I knew I hadn't heard from then, but the songs are good.
But before I did that I listened to your song.
I loved it! I loved the way you sing it, what you sang and the band itself. So on your SC I wrote 'Wow'.
I think I haven't done that before, although I like your songs a lot. I think this one had that extra tough I like in a song.
But... you didn't sound like those Smiths and I'm glad on that. This is much better.
Try BeeGees, maybe you come up with another great song!
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David
A great fun listen and so well done.
Really enjoyed it.
Peter
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