Stomp (New Orleans Version

[mdhastings]

Stomp (New Orleans Jazz version)

I've actually  got two versions of this song. My original idea was a sort of Gypsy Jazz version with the guitar simply strumming quarter notes, and a sassy bassline.

My producer brought in Mike Lapierre on bass and he played a more traditional walking bass pattern giving the song more of a New Orleans Jazz sound.

If any of you are kind enough to review both versions, we all would really love your opinion of which one you like best.



Stomp
Mark D Hastings
© Copyright 2001 Mark D Hastings

Intro:
                Stomp Stomp Stomp Stomp

verse 1:
So you met a little cutie, put a twinkle in your eye,
You started feelin' crazy and Uh Oh! My, my, my!
One thing led to another, and before you were through,
you were standing on the altar and saying "I do"

chorus 1:
You gotta stomp stomp
When you're happy, gotta stomp stomp
When you're feeling good,        like you know you should                     
You got to stomp when the feeling insiiiide needs out.  (stomp, stomp, stomp)

verse  2:
So you bought a little house where you keep that green grass mown,
you tried to keep your old life, but you really should have known.
One thing leads to another, with that gold wedding band,
Now you're  trading in a sports car for a minivan.

chorus 2:
you gotta Stomp, stomp
don't get to  serious stomp, stomp
You've got to lighten up,  time to lighten up.
You got to stomp when the feeling insiiiide needs out. (stomp, stomp, stomp)

verse  3:
Well the kids drive you crazy, and you don't know what to do.
And you sure don't have the time to sit around feeling blue.
One thing leads to another, now you're starting to shout
The same things that your daddy did, how'd that come about?

chorus 3:
You gonna stomp stomp
When you're angry, gotta stomp stomp
When your feeling bad,  when you're feeling sad.
You got to stomp when the feeling insiii iii e needs out. (stomp, stomp, stomp)

Instrumental:
(one verse)

verse 4:
Well look at you, look where you are right now.
You never thought it'd happen, but it happened any how.
One thing led to another now you've grown up like your dad,
Your washboard stomach has taken on a pad...

ending/chorus repeat:
You gotta stomp stomp stomp
Awwww, You gotta stomp stomp stomp
Awwww ha ha ha!  Ha ha ha!
You got to stomp when the feeling inside needs out. (stomp, stomp, stomp)

(Vamp and fade out)

[StephenM]

for me this is the one, if I had to pick one... this one just really tickles me inside and makes me bop!  and bop!

some great lines... loving the bass lines... groovin.

[thetworegs]

Both work well but this pips it for me I think it's the piano that gives it the edge... catchy song well produced who could ask for more

[Zoltan]

Such a playful song! I like both versions, but prefer the real bass sound rather than the more "gm-midi" sounding bassline.

The tinkling of ivories works a treat and the vocals take the cake. Production is clean and clear. Perhaps some sounds are a bit flat (dry) sounding, but it also helps to keep things tight and is just a matter of taste. Which leads me back to the ivories. That's some tasteful playing we've got here

[Mike_S]

Great job, it's a nice fun song, good job on the vocals. I think I also prefer this version. That bass line helps give the whole thing a lot of life.

Mike

[TPB]

HAve listened to both and they are both good in their own way but I would say I prefer this version. 
Nice job
Tim