The Perfect Storm (A Mariner's Lament)

[Ron D Bowes]

This is something different from me. Inspired by 2 films "The Perfect Storm" and "Fishermen's Friend". I wanted to write a sea shanty and make it feel authentic. So this is stripped back to acoustic guitars and a bass guitar when I needed the song to fill out. The acoustic is 'Linda' my Lindo acoustic with a chorus effect pedal. Inexpensive, but nice sound imho.

[StephenM]

yeah, that guitar sounds great.  Love the picking and strumming and the chorus sounds great on there.
Provides a soft yet building backdrop to your vocals.... this builds the emotion throughout. 

I did enjoy the Perfect Storm.  My niece lives in Gloucester so the movie became a little more close to home for me.

cool wind/sea noises also...

[Bluesberry]

Sounds fantastic....love the acoustic...it's a bit spooky sounding, especially the background vocals...like a ghostly chorus.......and the dynamics are wonderful.....how it keeps rolling on....I love this

[Zoltan]

Spooky and ghostly. I like the way it builds layer by layer and is so storydriven. Those backing vocs are also a highlight.

[BerryPatch]

This is a great track, a very cool change of pace. I love the jangling glommy guitars and the extra sounds of the sea are super effective. The lead and backing are so well done. Bravo!

[launched]

Love this vibe, great picking and the BG vox are mezmerizing.

I took the trip!!

[Bluesberry]

I took the trip!!

....but did you eat the bones?

[launched]

I took the trip!!

....but did you eat the bones?

Ha I forgot all about that!!

[Ray Brookes]

Certainly different from you, Ron. Those guitars sound great, inexpensive or not. Cool strong vocal work too.

[Pete C]

Fantastic song Ron, the lead vocal is so strong and I love those backing vocals. Nice guitar sound too and great use of sound effects

Pete