Hello Folks,
This started out with the simple Slow Reggae style.
Origins of JLMK
It may see the light of day as a reggae song as Misha did some guitar treatments and drums for that iteration of the song. Babu also had a look'n'listen at the reggae version and recommends that go forward as well.
BUT, given the left n right turns some folk have made of late I decided to let the Real Tracks take me where they will.
Into the basic reggae style I add a glitchy bass just to see how it sat.
That was dangerous because I like its IYF loudness and rudeness.
It also reminded me of The Flaming Lip, (Flaming Hands are a FABULOUS Oz band & I typed the wrong one initially)...I took that as the starting point.
Various synths were added along with an acoustic guitar while lots of holes were punched in the basic reggae rhythm section. The bass has almost all the bottom end as the kick is almost all slap/thwack in this set.
The vocals were an impression that became stronger as I progressed through it.
Lyrics are pretty light weight.
Unusually for me this is 96% BIAB. I'll add details later.
JLMK v2
Here's a mix that does quite a few of the things FJ & Cpt Moto referred to...but not all...
Calmer

Just, just let me know
If you want me
In life it was
and will not be
A game to play
Will you play fair
or take your fee
Just, just let me know ow

Talking the talk
Wander and walk
We just orbit each other
& then we duck for cover
If you can't leave your phone
If you can't get in the zone
Take it from me
It's not meant to be
That's for free

Just, just let me know
if you want me
In life it was
and will not be
A game to play
Will you speak it
and set me free
Just, just let me know ow

Speaking the words
It seems absurd
We confuse each other
Can we both recover
If you won't come out to play
You won't find a way
Take it from me
It's not meant to be
That's for free

Just, just let me know
if you want me
In life it was
and will not be
A game to play
To ensure their own
victory
Just, just let me know ow

Just, just let me know
if you want me
It's like it
was and will not be
its a game to play
Within your hands
what will it be?
Just, just let me know ow

Synths - 2974 & 2948
Drums Reggae Classic & programmed kit by Misha for reggae
Pedal steel 3206
Ac Gtr 1600
lead gtr Pipeline User Track
Rhythm Misha/Ken User track
Clavinet (heavily treated)
Strings (blended with steel).
Glitch Bass 2948
Reggae Bass 1153

Last edited by rayc; 11/06/21 06:44 PM.
Cheers
rayc
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