The Definition of Happiness by Oldrottenhead

[Oldrottenhead]

This is an acoustic experiment, apart from the drums everying was recorded using my Rode NT1A mic  and lots of garageband guitar effects on the acoustic guitar especially. It is also the first outing for the banjo and mandolin that I am babysitting for my brother in law.
Anyway i had a great weekend and thought I'd celebrate it with a simple song.

It is what it is.

At the breaking of morning
The dawn of the day
I peel back the covers
Get ready to move again
Let the light wash me
Let the light in
Let the light show us
The way
I don't know nothing
I don't know much
But I am thankful
For all that I've got
You by my side dear
Holding my hand
You by my side dear
By my side
The definition of happiness
I'm that guy
A smile on my face
A glint in my eye
A purpose a reason
To keep right on
I'll just keep singing
My song

The Definition of Happines

W/M
by
Oldrottenhead
GarageBand Drums
Banjo
Mandolin
Jasmine Acoustic
and
Vocals

[hardlock]

Nice one Jim, dig the contrast from the banjo and mandolin!

[cuthbert]

Lovely song, James - wonderful sentiment expressed in the lyrics.

I wasn't expecting bluegrass, but I find it interesting how you took these traditional stringed instruments and made an Oldrottenhead song with them. You should consider adding them to your musical paintbox (or visiting your brother-in-law more).

[Blooby]

You have recently been quick to say, "It is what it is," but I think this warrants a remix. You know I am a great lover of your voice, but I think song-wise, it is masking some provocative instrumentation. I love this to bits.

Blooby

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Great song. Nice relaxing vibe to it. I like the banjo and Madeline too, nice words and vocals.

[Oldrottenhead]

You have recently been quick to say, "It is what it is," but I think this warrants a remix. You know I am a great lover of your voice, but I think song-wise, it is masking some provocative instrumentation. I love this to bits.

Blooby

I think you are correct, vocal was recorded at same time as I played acoustic guitar and mix was done on headphones.

[Mike_S]

This works very well. Totally new sound for you but it sounds really natural. I am liking the raw sound unplugged sound, maybe a version with a bigger/plugged in sound might work, but I like this as a contrast to your other stuff. Lovely feel/words.

Mike