Everything works well here. I like the composition and you have fine ideas on arrangement...stopping drums, adding strings etc...little things which give tasty flavor to your song.
Enjoyable listening, as always! I'm a fan!
Always class from you, John. Captivating melodies and love those 'free-range' bass lines. Great arranging/production; everything here tastefully presented.
Well structured composition and melodic vocal line. Nice one.
This sooo stylish John. And what a unique style you have too. Cool piano lines going on and the bass is adventurous too. I do love a bit of spiccato strings as well.
A very cool vocal line as usual.
Love it.
Paul
A well written composition love the lyrics feel like I could be in a smoky lounge listening to this well done
Tim
Classy stuff John, bass and piano weaving wonderful melodies around that great vocal. Superb track.
Mike
Hey, Redler, Ray,Ron, Chappers,TPB & Mike-Thanks all so much!
:) :) John B
powerful story about the all too familiar types that show up once in a while... yeah.. hope it isn't too much a story that is real in your life...
wonderful tapestry of sounds, weaving around that bass and percussion that pins it together... meanwhile the strings and winds doing their lovely dance around the fire of the vocal lines, that actually defy the lyrical content... almost like the singer wants to go for it with the subject...but that voice of wisdom coming through stronger, and avoiding the temptation... that isn't of course good for the singer... and so this is a song of victory really...victory in avoiding that common snare! well done John
Incredible chord progression - bass in pocket throughout! I could never find a melody line like you have with your very distinctive vocal.
I am picturing vocal backup singers in places.
Great composition and performance.
Mike
Thanks so much Steve & Mike! :)
Steve, you have such a way with words.
I did experience a similar situation way back in my youth. The kind of girl who thought every boy was her boyfriend. You know the type. ;)
:) John B
Excellent track - really tight production on it too, vocals nicely mixed and the slow build of strings throughout sounds brill, and the piano sounds lovely. Great work!
This is just amazing. There is so much going on here that works. I could make a list, but I'd run out of space. You've interlaced so many elements that create a beautiful production.
The melody provides an uncertainty that compliments the lyrics so well. The use of strings and harmonies is brilliant.
This is just amazing.
Bishmanrock & Lurker- Thank you both so much!
:) John B
I love your adventurous melodies. I am curious if Brian Wilson is a big influence. They immediately catch my ear. Another tune that makes me wish I had spent more time on the piano. Nice introduction of the strings after that pregnant pause.
Really lovely tune.
Blooby
Quote from: Blooby on September 30, 2022, 07:36:08 AMI love your adventurous melodies. I am curious if Brian Wilson is a big influence. They immediately catch my ear. Another tune that makes me wish I had spent more time on the piano. Nice introduction of the strings after that pregnant pause.
Really lovely tune.
Blooby
Thanks, Bloody!
:) John B
Another excellent song. Loved it.
Darren
Quote from: Mike Huntingford on September 27, 2022, 08:21:10 PMIncredible chord progression - bass in pocket throughout! I could never find a melody line like you have with your very distinctive vocal.
I am picturing vocal backup singers in places.
Great composition and performance.
Mike
Production value is very high as well.
I've heard this oh so many times. Never commented as i felt i wasn't ready to put it into words. I'm still feeling that way.
I really love the vocal melodies and vocal sound JohnBee is able to conjure and he's certainly my most favourite composer of complex songs. He has an interesting way of writing heady stuff yet keeping them rooted into reality so simpletons like yours truly can appreciate them. I think music like this could act as a "gateway drug" towards more refined musical genres. If only i'd hear music like this in the early days i might have not turned out such a sinner and player of devils music :D
All kidding aside. I truly enjoy your songwriting, performances and the art you're putting out there!
Tasteful production and arrangement, has a jazz quality the the style and arrangement very much with a classic songwriter sound you would find with piano players. nice piano and percussion
Hi, Darren, guitarron Zoltan, & Trist-Thanks so much! Luv you guys!
!@005
:) John B
Quote from: Johnbee on September 24, 2022, 08:11:02 AMBrand new. Enjoy!
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Hi John,
I am truly enjoying this composition.
Your originality is shining through in this song, and I am digging it.
Your melodies are so beautiful and very refreshing.
You are definitely a storyteller, a writer and a melody maker extraordinaire!!!
Thank you for this beauty.
Rene
Quote from: Rene Asologuitar on October 07, 2022, 05:00:31 PMQuote from: Johnbee on September 24, 2022, 08:11:02 AMBrand new. Enjoy!
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Hi John,
I am truly enjoying this composition.
Your originality is shining through in this song, and I am digging it.
Your melodies are so beautiful and very refreshing.
You are definitely a storyteller, a writer and a melody maker extraordinaire!!!
Thank you for this beauty.
Rene
You're quite welcome, Rene. Thank you!
:) John B