Title: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: hooper on April 04, 2020, 06:03:14 AM
Post by: hooper on April 04, 2020, 06:03:14 AM
I think it's good for a blues song to acknowledge the blues of the moment but also get your foot tappin' and hopefully put a smile on your face. Anyway, this was my attempt to do that. Thanks for listening...
Way Down Here written by Ken Lowry
Way Down Here
Words and music by Ken Lowry ©2020
Not a lot of places to go, way down here
Not a lot of things you can know, way down here
There isn't any ticket that you can buy
To take you to the places you feel inside
Back to the places you know, way down here
Something that I wished I could find, way down here
It's more than just a matter of time, way down here
Well there's some things I'm wishin' that I could find
Others maybe better off left behind
Worries that can trouble your mind, way down here
If you see Jesse, over on the side of the road
You better step out of the way if he gets up to go
Better think twice before you decide
Maybe even offer-up to give him a ride
If you see Jesse, waitin' on the side of the road
Words and music by Ken Lowry ©2020
Not a lot of places to go, way down here
Not a lot of things you can know, way down here
There isn't any ticket that you can buy
To take you to the places you feel inside
Back to the places you know, way down here
Something that I wished I could find, way down here
It's more than just a matter of time, way down here
Well there's some things I'm wishin' that I could find
Others maybe better off left behind
Worries that can trouble your mind, way down here
If you see Jesse, over on the side of the road
You better step out of the way if he gets up to go
Better think twice before you decide
Maybe even offer-up to give him a ride
If you see Jesse, waitin' on the side of the road
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on April 04, 2020, 06:19:11 AM
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on April 04, 2020, 06:19:11 AM
Loved it straight from the off. The intimacy of the vocal is beautifully poised, but the whole production is absolutely immaculate. Makes me think of The Zombies - especially when the Ron Argent hammond organ swirls in.
Sitting in my garden, and it's the perfect sunny soundtrack.
So good! And so good to hear some new material from you.
Sitting in my garden, and it's the perfect sunny soundtrack.
So good! And so good to hear some new material from you.
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Farrell Jackson on April 04, 2020, 01:32:19 PM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on April 04, 2020, 01:32:19 PM
I like this Hooper! Such a smooth delivery on the vocals and the recording/production is top notch. Well done.
Farrell
Farrell
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Mike_S on April 04, 2020, 01:37:45 PM
Post by: Mike_S on April 04, 2020, 01:37:45 PM
Yep have to agree with Tim. This sounds up close and personal. Your guitar is very delicately and tastefully done allowing that cool vocal to shine. Lovely tune.
Mike
Mike
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Hook on April 04, 2020, 02:16:56 PM
Post by: Hook on April 04, 2020, 02:16:56 PM
Spectacular blues here brother. Love it all.
Rock on!
Rock on!
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Flash Harry on April 05, 2020, 12:02:00 PM
Post by: Flash Harry on April 05, 2020, 12:02:00 PM
It's so good to hear some new music from you Ken, this is pure Hooper class.
Laid back, understated, brilliantly recorded and mixed. the organ - it's almost subliminal when it just peers into the frame, beautiful.
I absolutely love it.
There's been some really fantastic music posed here over the last few weeks, this is right up there with the best.
Laid back, understated, brilliantly recorded and mixed. the organ - it's almost subliminal when it just peers into the frame, beautiful.
I absolutely love it.
There's been some really fantastic music posed here over the last few weeks, this is right up there with the best.
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on April 05, 2020, 12:10:39 PM
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on April 05, 2020, 12:10:39 PM
It's indeed a great pleasure to hear music from you again Ken. It's so well produced that you are drawn right inside the music from the off. And the music is fab, very sensitively played and beautifully composed. A really great piece of music that was a real pleasure to listen to. Let's hope there is more where this came from during lockdown!
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Rolow on April 05, 2020, 01:08:18 PM
Post by: Rolow on April 05, 2020, 01:08:18 PM
Excellent original blues here Bro.
It starts with a fine rhythm track you created. Some of the percussions sound homemade, like two pieces of wood, may be? Anyway, you've got your bass sounding really fine. Superbly clean guitar tracks, may be understated, or just all that is called for. Your vox has
real nice presence and tone. Congrats on a very good original. 8) 8) 8) 8)
Watch out for Jesse!
Rolow
It starts with a fine rhythm track you created. Some of the percussions sound homemade, like two pieces of wood, may be? Anyway, you've got your bass sounding really fine. Superbly clean guitar tracks, may be understated, or just all that is called for. Your vox has
real nice presence and tone. Congrats on a very good original. 8) 8) 8) 8)
Watch out for Jesse!
Rolow
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 05, 2020, 02:45:06 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 05, 2020, 02:45:06 PM
heard this earlier today on facebook. i reiterate "braw tell yer maw".
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Redler on April 06, 2020, 01:00:42 AM
Post by: Redler on April 06, 2020, 01:00:42 AM
Excellent blues song, Hooper! Fine job with guitars and vocals. I got a bit JJ Cale vibe.
Keyboards puts really tasteful flavor to this. Enjoyable listening!
Keyboards puts really tasteful flavor to this. Enjoyable listening!
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: tonyc on April 06, 2020, 01:01:42 PM
Post by: tonyc on April 06, 2020, 01:01:42 PM
wow love this great vocals , love the guitar work superb recording thumbs up.......cheers tony cee
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Johnbee on April 06, 2020, 04:58:09 PM
Post by: Johnbee on April 06, 2020, 04:58:09 PM
Yes, it did put a smile on my face. The guitar work is delicious. Great voice too. Loved it!
:) John B
:) John B
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: danthecoat on April 25, 2020, 09:42:59 AM
Post by: danthecoat on April 25, 2020, 09:42:59 AM
This is superb really mellow and technically amazing. Love the little nuances throughout and a real polished and perfect production
Well Done that man !!!
Well Done that man !!!
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: Hilary on April 25, 2020, 10:08:10 AM
Post by: Hilary on April 25, 2020, 10:08:10 AM
Just fabulous!
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: andy casson on April 26, 2020, 02:59:58 AM
Post by: andy casson on April 26, 2020, 02:59:58 AM
Yep - this is fabulous, smooth blues, lovely feel, a smile for a sunday morning
Title: Re: Way Down Here - hooper
Post by: hardlock on May 07, 2020, 05:48:55 PM
Post by: hardlock on May 07, 2020, 05:48:55 PM
Getting here late but what everyone else already said! Outstanding piece. Great feel.