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Title: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 01, 2022, 01:26:27 PM
Not a ballad. Maybe some experimentation.  Hope you like it.

 :) John B

Sometimes we try
just to see if we can look each other in the eyes
It's become such a waste of time
for us to try and find a way that we can compromise
Compromise looking in your eyes
Is there no other way to see through all the lies?

I must decline
from ever trying to disclose what's really on my mind
You can just read between the line
and hope conclusions that you come to aren't a waste of time
Waste of time tryin' to read my mind
There is no other way but read between the lines

There's too much confusion
We got to try and find a way to reach a common ground
Give up all resistance
We have nothing to lose but our minds.

(break)

Don't hold to your delusions
You don't realize it's so depraved of you to want it all
Can't you make an effort
to work together for the good of the call?


c 2022 John Bowen
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on June 02, 2022, 05:13:02 AM
I'm getting a Christopher cross vibe from your voice and style. I really enjoy your songs. Always great songwriting and musically always great performances and production. I like the experimentation in the latter part. Brilliant stuff.
Darren
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 02, 2022, 06:20:00 AM
Quote from: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on June 02, 2022, 05:13:02 AMI'm getting a Christopher cross vibe from your voice and style. I really enjoy your songs. Always great songwriting and musically always great performances and production. I like the experimentation in the latter part. Brilliant stuff.
Darren
Thanks so much, Darren!
 :) John B
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Rene Asologuitar on June 02, 2022, 10:37:36 AM
Wow, the notes are just flying around and I am enjoying this exhibition of musical genius.
Original lyrics, very nice!!!
Love this.
Rene
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Ray Brookes on June 02, 2022, 12:58:46 PM
God only knows where you get these melodies from, John. Excellent writing and masterful production. Stellar instrumentation and I am glad you have returned to using you own vocal which I think sounds great.
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 02, 2022, 03:01:17 PM
Rene & Ray-Thanks both so much.  You're very kind!

 :) John B
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: maxit on June 02, 2022, 04:34:12 PM
Very sad , but cool song as usual ...
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 04, 2022, 05:35:27 AM
Quote from: maxit on June 02, 2022, 04:34:12 PMVery sad , but cool song as usual ...

Thanks, Max!
 :) John B
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: StephenM on June 06, 2022, 12:09:34 PM
More John B (great).  Not John B good...but great...
I need to make a file, one epically long mp3 of your music... it would be like spending a day in sonic heaven.... my mind is dancing
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 06, 2022, 06:49:17 PM
Quote from: StephenM on June 06, 2022, 12:09:34 PMMore John B (great).  Not John B good...but great...
I need to make a file, one epically long mp3 of your music... it would be like spending a day in sonic heaven.... my mind is dancing
Wow!  What a complement!  Thank you so much, Steve.  You're too kind.
 :) John B
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: BerryPatch on June 11, 2022, 11:46:27 AM
Brilliant track once again John! I love the twisting melody in this and the lyrics have a great depth to them. I love the break in this song too, reminds me a tad bit of a Tony Banks synth line, so melodic and tasteful. Great stuff!
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 12, 2022, 03:51:09 PM
Thanks so much, Berry!
 :) John B
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: SE on June 12, 2022, 05:38:27 PM
Wow that's a great  recording,great vox and piano not for the drums, just a great listen!
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Zoltan on June 12, 2022, 11:03:49 PM
There's no one quite like Johnbee. The sense of harmony, the way the melodies work and the lyrical stance he takes. Clever stuff that's high class and still just about manages to keep one toe to the ground to be understood even by simpleton like me :)

Melodically rich and very enjoyable musical ride!

Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: guitarron on June 14, 2022, 12:57:26 PM
Love your jazzy style John
Title: Re: "Compromise" Johnbee Original
Post by: Johnbee on June 15, 2022, 10:46:13 AM
SE, Zoltan & guitarron-Thanks so much, guys!
;) John B