Originally Posted By: dcuny
That's a lot of kick in the drum! I haven't listened to the radio recently enough to know what passes for Country music these days, I'll just take your mix's word for it that this is what drums now sound like.

Makes me feel old. wink

I like the way the strings sneak up to fill the space at the end.

The vocal's excellent - gentle and reflective. Subtle but big backing vocals on the chorus. Those Ooohs and Aaaahs blend well with your vocals.

Solo cello sounds great.

You're really good at sounding like you're dropping into regular speech while continuing to sing. You make me feel the song, which is what it's all about.

I had to check the lyrics, because I heard "televised excuses" instead of "alibis, excuses", which was an interesting mishearing, but clearly wrong. Your actual lyric makes a lot more sense. laugh

As usual, excellent work!


Thanks, David. After you and C mentioned the kick I had to go listen to the song again (I seldom listen to the SoundCloud version once it's up). I think that the SC conversion did something to accentuate the kick a bit, but only a bit. Most of what I listen to these days is new releases in the Country category that lean to the Pop side of Country - and they use a variety of Kick and Snare sounds (along with the other "modern" percussion choices - snap, claps, impossible hi-hat rolls...)... after a while, you don't really notice the "difference"...
I have always thought of lyrics as "conversation". That might explain some things... smile
I think I'll write a song about "televised excuses". It might end up as a Country-Rock-Opera. There is far too much material...



Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
Another great tune by the master. Like everyone else, I love the 'stupid' line. Strings and cello were oh so nice to my ear. Much to learn from here.


Appreciate that, Bob...

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