It's the First Day

[Mike_S]

Just messing on 2 chords and developed into a song... was struggling with the mix for a while so hopefully haven't overdone things...

1 vocal
2 rhythm guitars left and right (same thing played twice)
1 solo
Bass - Harley Benton (love playing bass)
Drums - GarageBand (tried a softer kit)

You can't change anything, even if you try
It won't change anything, but I can't tell you why
You gotta leave the past, you gotta let it go
Like when the credits roll, at the movie show

You gotta move on, when there's nothing left
You gotta stop pretending, that it's not a mess
You gotta take it, when you get a chance
You gotta spread your wings, c'mon let me see you dance

Take the first step, let the day begin
Let the past go, let the future in
It's the first day, of another life 

You've not been living life, you've just been killing time
You didn't notice it but, but you lost your mind
There's something different, in the air today
And I can feel it, I think it's here to stay

Take the first step, let the day begin
Let the past go, let the future in
It's the first day, of another life 

__Solo__

Don't want no trouble, I've seen it all before 
Don't want no enemies, can't take it anymore
You gotta look at things, in a different way
Those old ideas well, maybe they've had their day

Take the first step, let the day begin
Let the past go, let the future in
It's the first day, of another life 
It's the first day, of another life 
It's the first day, of another life 

[Ray Brookes]

Cool song, Mike and I like how you have approached the drumming with this one and that softer kit. Good lyrics and that chorus is as catchy as hell. Also, I like the jangly guitar chords and I don't think you have overdone anything in the mix.

[StephenM]

Mike... 

Whoa man.. this sounds so powerful.

Man, get out the way..
You got this.

Strong...but with ridiculosly great guitar work...
Although thats no surprise
Almost sound like a banjo too.

Will bb.   Back

[hardlock]

Everything sounds great and it's a fine song! Dig the lead as well as the chorus. Very cool number!

[T.C. Elliott]

I'll reiterate that the mix sounds good. The combination of the drums and the phrasing in the vocal melody combine to give an insistent feeling that gives the lyric an urgency you don't always get from a meditative or optimistic message like this one. It's cool to get a positive message early this morning and much needed for a Monday.

[Ron D Bowes]

Nice bright guitars. Then the slightly Dylanesque delivery of the vocals and indeed the chord progression. Nice job.

[Farrell Jackson]

Maybe it's because I recently watched the Dylan film (A Complete Unknown) but I agree with Ron that your vocal messaging, delivery and phrasing brings Bob Dylan's style to mind but better. I compliment you for that! The lead solo is excellently put together and played. Overall a cool mix and song!

[Zoltan]

It's might be the First Day, but it sure ain't the first time i'm hearing this song.

I didn't really know what to say when i first heard this. I'm loving it, but i wanted to keep on keeping on just as a listener. It's a song that hits the nail in the head and plays for its audience. It's slightly alternative in style yet it's modern in a retro way.

Yeah, i'm digging this!

[Pru]

good song and great lyrics. maybe has a bit of a Dylan vibe but essentially your own style

[Bluesberry]

Yeah, I dig the hell out of this...drives along hard ...Beaty and meaty...grooves like old Jack Kerouac on the road of life