...and occaisionally out of tune... but it works in your
favor and gives this tune a nervous energy. I really
love the way you bend the notes! The plucky
mandolin adds a rich backdrop.

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I just felt this song needed some "edge" so I actually did two
tracks on the verse vocals, one of them are tuned down
about a third which may give it an illusion of being slightly
un-tuned. I just felt it made the song more interesting!? :)
I like the "nervous energy" comment, that's me! This was my
first dance on the Mandolin, so I guess I was a bit nervous...
Thanks for listening and comment!

M

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...I got a madolin in April for my birthday and have so far had
no success in producing anything coherent from it, and
you've come up with this in a day! Your versitility continues
to amaze me as does your creativeness. The mandolin gives
the tune a really upbeat feel. Musically and lyrically, this has
a real "feel good" sound that I really like. I look forward to
what else you'll come up wth the mandolin.

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How do you keep coming with these things?

This is utterly fantastic.

The mandolin is becoming a real favourite among
Macjammers, and you can see why.

This reminds me of psychadelic pre-britpop UK alternative
like The Dylans.

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Great job picking up and putting together such a nice piece
with the Mandolin. Particularly like that you spread the sound
duing the chorus sections and brought it back to center for
the remainder.

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jgurner > I am not a better man, I just picked up the
Mandolin quicker! :) My versatility costs plenty, I am at a
point where music has become a desease. A must. Work
is lacking behind. I soon has to find a way to reach out
with my music, further than MACJAMS - I am sure I am not
the only one here struggeling with art vs. real life
however... Thank you for being a fan of my music, it
means a lot!

eltopo > I have no idea how I come up with anything I
come up with. A simple way of describing it would be, it
comes to me!? Brittish pre-pop? You know, I actually
had, or got, Ecco and the Bunnymen in my head for a little
while doing this song.

nispter > Thank you! I am getting somewhat better at
using my tools with every song, and I am sure better at
mixing my songs better as well. It is still, and hopefully
will alwsys reamin a struggle however! :)

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Man, do you sleep, or are you unemployed?....you're really cranking out the tunes, but I am enjoying it all! This is a really catchy tune. Kinda what you might get if you threw Stipe and Joy Division in a blender with a mandolin and a cherry on top. I'm so jealous that you can pick up a new instrument and do something like this.
Keep'em coming!


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