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Title: Chasing rainbows
Post by: kenny mac on December 17, 2023, 11:22:58 AM
Hi guys.
Was messing about in the studio and nothing was happening.
One of those nights when nothing bites.
I ran through a couple of drum beats and this one just kick started the full process.
Just Goes to show if you hang about long enough something floats to the surface.
Hope you like it.

You're risking everything with what you're searching for
That's not the way to live .
What are you looking for?
You try to make it happen
,try to carve it out
Try and mould it all
to your dream.

But it's a long way down ,
the gutters not sweet
And There's a chance  you'll loss control

But that destination
You won't find
Your always chasing rainbows 🌈
You only segregate your heart and mind
Your always chasing rainbows 🌈

And every single dice you roll
Is not enough
You're holding out for that 6
You always want to run
It's time you took a walk

But that destination
You won't find
Your always chasing rainbows 🌈
You only segregate your heart and mind
Your always chasing rainbows 🌈

But it's a long way down ,
the gutters not sweet
And There's a chance  you'll loss control
But that destination
You won't find
Your always chasing rainbows 🌈
You only segregate your heart and mindYour always chasing rainbows 🌈
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Ray Brookes on December 17, 2023, 11:35:01 AM
Great you persevered in the studio, Kenny to come up with this little gem. Cool song and fantastic vocal work along with great lyrics.
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Farrell Jackson on December 17, 2023, 01:26:52 PM
This sounds super Kenny! I'm glad this song found you or maybe it's the other way around. Excellent vocals and lyric.
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: thetworegs on December 18, 2023, 04:23:49 AM
That beginning is a thing beauty well worth the effort it pays to chase rainbows  ;D
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on December 18, 2023, 04:27:19 AM
I love it when the right drum beat kick starts an idea. This is a beauty.
Great lyrics, Cathy chorus. Great music and vocals.
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: BerryPatch on December 18, 2023, 10:39:17 AM
Beautiful song, right from the start with that sax solo! Epic vocals and great music/lyrics here!
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: TPB on December 18, 2023, 11:58:03 AM
Had nights in the studion with zip NAda then something just pops glad you worked till you came up with this gem well done
Tim
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: StephenM on December 18, 2023, 02:23:08 PM
a rhythm that works makes it all work and flow... this starts out so nice... like some of the great pop rock hits of the 80's like "Missing You" from John Waite and maybe a hundred other examples... but they were popular for a reason... this sure enough works... heavy enough for many rockers and ballad enough to mesmerize the others...
a very nice and well crafted song with a lot of bang for the buck...
your voice fits this style perfect imo... the keys sound nice..
bet there is a banging lead in store too...
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Johnbee on December 18, 2023, 07:51:35 PM
Loving the 80s feel and your vocal work is stellar.

 :) John B
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: karl1171 on December 19, 2023, 02:31:01 AM
Good song, its got an 80's pop rock feel.

There are some great layers built up with the guitars and keyboard sounds.
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Jarle on December 19, 2023, 12:34:12 PM
Nice one Kenny. Something haunting about that keyboard and the soaring vocals. Love the guitar at the end.
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Pete C on December 19, 2023, 01:39:31 PM
Great song Kenny..definitely got an 80's vibe. quality !

Pete
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: hardlock on December 19, 2023, 10:04:31 PM
Cool tune. Like the contrast between vocals and power guitar rhythm. 8)
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Blooby on December 20, 2023, 06:53:33 AM

Really strong vocal performance here. You really sell it. I like the way the synths work with the heavier guitar. I wouldn't think to try that, but it is perfect here.

Really nice tune.


Blooby

Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: kenny mac on December 20, 2023, 08:23:52 AM
Quote from: Blooby on December 20, 2023, 06:53:33 AMI like the way the synths work with the heavier guitar. I wouldn't think to try that, but it is perfect here.




Thanks guys ,there's been alot of comments on the synth work but it's all guitar.
There was a guitar setting on the Gr55 that I used and drifted it in and out on two channels using the volume controlle on the guitar ,it gave a very atmospheric vibe .
I was adamant I was going to use all guitar on this.
Thanks again for the comments.
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Bluesberry on December 21, 2023, 07:48:09 PM
What a belter of a song.......spectacular really
Title: Re: Chasing rainbows
Post by: Mike_S on December 24, 2023, 04:05:48 PM
Yeah massive Kenny, kinda suits this christmas eve. here i am listening on headphones and it sounds very poignant and well just cool. Big song and damn good.

Mike