You never ever said
You never ever heard
You've never ever been before
You said you knew the way
You said it won't take long
I don't know where the hell we are
You look as if you know
You look so bloody sure
I haven't any trust in you
Can you tell me something I ain't heard before
You say let's go in here
We'll stop in for a beer
There's always a good atmosphere
We stay there just for one
It isn't any fun
So down the hatch and let's move on
So off we go again
Let's see what's round the bend
You're sure there's something better there
You're positive you're right
There's a band on there tonight
We're gonna have a good time there
Can you tell me something I ain't heard before
Can you show me something I ain't ever saw
Title: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 03, 2019, 03:36:30 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 03, 2019, 03:36:30 PM
A wee three chorder for the strangerfest. Drums, bass, guitar and a dry vocal.
Back in the day i was retail manager for a frozen food company, job took me all over the UK, so whenever i turned up in a new town the locals where eager to show me the "nightlife". Probably a few more songs could be mined from that vein, in fact i should write a book.
Drums done in Garageband, then added bass line using epiphone bass, then HB tele for two strummed tracks. Vocals where recorded dry with no effects using a sennheiser e818s11 mic, then i added some fumbling lead with the hb tele. was planning to add keys and backing vox but i liked how organic and raw it felt so mastered with no bounces.
Anyway it is what it is.
Can You Tell Me Something
W/M
Oldrottenhead
Drums via Garageband
Epiphone Bass Guitar
Harley Benton Telecaster Copy
Vocals
Oldrottenhead
Drums via Garageband
Epiphone Bass Guitar
Harley Benton Telecaster Copy
Vocals
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: alfstone on April 04, 2019, 05:28:51 AM
Post by: alfstone on April 04, 2019, 05:28:51 AM
Very, very nice, James.
The dry vocals are a bonus expecially, IMO this way I concentrate better on the lyrics, but anyway a great song "in itself".
Alfredo
The dry vocals are a bonus expecially, IMO this way I concentrate better on the lyrics, but anyway a great song "in itself".
Alfredo
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: cuthbert on April 04, 2019, 11:40:19 AM
Post by: cuthbert on April 04, 2019, 11:40:19 AM
Really love the bass on this, and I've been on trips like this before. Dry vocal is great, and your guitar solo(s) sound perfectly fine to my ear. A real belter!
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Redler on April 04, 2019, 10:10:11 PM
Post by: Redler on April 04, 2019, 10:10:11 PM
Catchy one. Listened to this yesterday and now this sounds even more catchy! Nice job on each way. The tone on solo guitar sounds so good!
Well done!
Well done!
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: chapperz66 on April 05, 2019, 10:28:53 AM
Post by: chapperz66 on April 05, 2019, 10:28:53 AM
Brilliant song, and as everybody else has said the dry vocals are stunningly clear. The guitar solos are perfect for the song.
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Groundy on April 05, 2019, 12:22:36 PM
Post by: Groundy on April 05, 2019, 12:22:36 PM
Nice one James, Really well done...
Alex
Alex
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Mike_S on April 05, 2019, 03:17:07 PM
Post by: Mike_S on April 05, 2019, 03:17:07 PM
Great tune... that solo additions are great. The tune rolls along really well - really enjoyed that.
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Flash Harry on April 05, 2019, 04:30:51 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on April 05, 2019, 04:30:51 PM
It's bloody brilliant James, honest and quite raw.
the music and vocals fit the lyrics really well. Your lead break is bang on.
the music and vocals fit the lyrics really well. Your lead break is bang on.
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: kenny mac on April 06, 2019, 07:01:36 AM
Post by: kenny mac on April 06, 2019, 07:01:36 AM
Nice one James, I like the vibe of it.
Cool lead break too
Magic.
Cool lead break too
Magic.
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: SE on April 06, 2019, 07:59:56 PM
Post by: SE on April 06, 2019, 07:59:56 PM
Great live feel, loving the dry vocal which gives it real edge and that old ephi bass still banging out a tune.
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Lurker on April 07, 2019, 08:35:41 AM
Post by: Lurker on April 07, 2019, 08:35:41 AM
I have poems written long ago about lost evenings. This brings back so many memories. The feel of this song recalls the seeking out a place to hang out for an evening. So many pubs, so many searches for the one that feels right for that night.
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Blooby on April 07, 2019, 05:47:35 PM
Post by: Blooby on April 07, 2019, 05:47:35 PM
I feel there's a disturbing punchline to the song. C'mon, what the hell really happened?
Always love your singing, James. The lead guitar moments were very nice as well.
I expect sequels.
Blooby
Title: Re: Can You Tell Me Something by Oldrottenhead
Post by: Kenneth on April 10, 2019, 02:46:17 PM
Post by: Kenneth on April 10, 2019, 02:46:17 PM
Your voice sounds great James, a rest must have done you well. This is a good tune. Wish I could do what you can do brother.
Glad you're back.
Glad you're back.