Whatday

Gav

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This is a song I wrote about 4 years ago and only now have managed to get it recorded roughly the way I envisaged. Its basically about a time I was living in Brisbane, Australia. I was doing the whole backpacker thing and spent about 4/5 weeks looking for work before I got anything. I was basically sitting on my ass totally strapped for cash waiting for phone calls. It was at this time that I wrote this song. It kinda sums up the way I was feeling. The title ‘Whatday’ relates to me being unable to tell straight off what day it was. When the whole Monday to Friday disappears everyday is the same. There is no weekend or week. Just Days that aren't defined anymore. Not a Monday or a Tuesday. Just ‘Whatdays’.

To tell you the truth I am sick of this song and have played it a lot. Maybe played the life out of it this stage. I’m going to let it lie for quite a while before revisiting this and critique (if any ;) will be absorbed and taken into account then. Thanks for visiting this song and commenting if you do. Cheers!

Gav

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Lyrics

Its Monday
Or Tuesday,
Does it matter,
If its Whatday,
Well I have no reason,
For watching TV,
Waistin' time,
And forget what I see

CHORUS
On Saturday I drink and forget that I don’t do anything,
But try my best to lie on

Well I can declare,
From hundreds of hours,
That sweet aint as sweet,
Without the sour,
Wednesday or Thursday,
Make it my day,
Passing time,
Oh why not its Whatday.

Repeat Chorus

Song Stats

Hits: 1936
Comments: 34
Fans: 21
Plays: 305
Downloads: 122
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Apr 02, 2007 - 02:24:50 PM
Last Updated: Apr 03, 2007 - 03:00:05 AM Last Played: Oct 09, 2009 - 12:43:01 PM

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Macaudion	Macaudion said 964 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)
	Right on time... Now that just made me feel, GOOD! Nice dilevery of a very clever arrangment of thought. What a great presentation of a cool sound! Dign' it! Thanks for sharing, Gav. Macca Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

Gav	Gav said 964 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	Thanks Nice to hear this made you feel good. Thanks for the comment M! Gav Check out my latest song called Understand

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 964 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)
	eight days week "whatdays" falls somewhere in there. really liked the badfinger style that this takes on. totally enjoyed! Check out my latest song called November

Gav	Gav said 964 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	Cheers Yep, Whatday would be one of the eight! Badfinger eh? Cool – I like that description. Thanks for the comment Vic! Check out my latest song called Understand

ledebutant

ledebutant said 964 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)

Gav
It's really cool to see you back here and I hope it's a sign that you're starting to heal and feel a little better. I've been wondering how you are.

This is a terrific idea for a song, one I can relate to, since I don't work in an office and can very easily have no clue what day of the week I'm currently enjoying (or not). I really dig all of the guitar parts and the structure of the song. It's definitely catchy as all get out. I can't really comment properly on production because I'm on a computer without my headphones, but it sounds nice coming out of these tiny speakers, so that's a great sign.

More please, and I LOVE your voice, as always.

Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

Gav

Gav said 964 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

Thank you
Thanks Ledeb. Things are a lot better now thanks. There are a couple of tunes on the way relating to my brother. Tough songs to write but very good for me to do. Time and Music re healers for me at the moment.

Thanks for the comment on this tune. I’m aware that this subject can relate to some point in everyone's live (maybe whole lives) so I like the universal theme. Glad you like the vocals but I am, as always, my worse critic. Must have recorded them 10 times. Had to force myself to post as is. Good to hear its working.

Thanks for passing by and remembering!

Gav

Check out my latest song called Understand

Morning Light	Morning Light said 964 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)
	WONDERFUL SOUND!!!! You have me singing.......and i am VERY HAPPY to hear this song because, i never know what day it is.......and I am not going to let it bother me anymore because it is just Whatday!!!! Excellent composition, perfect vocals, great lyrics! Check out my latest song called Morning Rose

Gav	Gav said 964 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	Thanks Cool!! You know exactly where my head was. As I said above, everyone goes through this kind of experience at some stage (I kinda wish I was unaware what day it is these days). Thanks for commenting and I’m really glad you enjoyed it morninglight! Gav Check out my latest song called Understand

dajama	dajama said 964 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)
	Great vocals... ...and catchy song overall. Bit of a head bopper, nice production, and some lovely guitar work in there. Nice. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Gav	Gav said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	Thanks dajama Comment much appreciated. Keep bopping that head. Theres enough good stuff on this site for someone to bop their heads off completely so be careful! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Gav Check out my latest song called Understand

Willywagga

Willywagga said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

Great Song Gav
I love the guitar riff rolling through this. I'm sure we can all relate to that feeling of having over played a song but for me on first listen this comes across as a great catchy pop song, lyrics are spot on and I can relate to the sentiments, Christ how I've lost track of time particularly after several very late nights in a row, I forget who I am. This is a great song simple as that.
Looking forward to your new songs and I'm pleased to hear there's some light shining into your life, things have been hard for you. Take care.

Check out my latest song called The Jes on Sea Road

Gav

Gav said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

Thanks willy
Hi Willy

Thanks a lot for passing by and thanks for your kind words. Late nights in the Peoples Republic eh? Every time I drop down there I am up for several nights I cant remember what month it is never mind whatday. Hold on.. I totally prejudged you there thinking you were on the gargle.. You were prbably working late or something like that ;)

Thanks again Willy

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said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

GAV..
...I'm SO GLAD You brought this song here. DL !! It's absolutely GREAT You impress me as You are so true in Your Music & I'm very happy to hear You're finding Your way back here at MJ..THAT is a gift for MJ : ) & Yourself !
I certainly can relate to this song, being a teenager & Young Person can be the tuffest thing . I love the title & You made me laugh with #The 8 Day# , hitting Your head on the nail as we say in Swedish lol.. A()..getting kids for me at the age of 29 was a challenge & also a very great way to grow as a humanbeing. Unless they have schoolholiday it keeps me on track of what day it is : ) Great with holidays though, its a break & ofcourse its harder to keep track of what day it is. Their Easterholiday has just begun .
I hope You have something to keep track of Your weeks, it's so important just the basic stuff,food, seeing friends getting out in the spring(if its spring at You live?how long were You in Brisbane?) People in Sweden go totally mad the first springweek, it's hilarious seeing all the pepole suddenly pop out of their houses! That's what's happened in Sweden the past 1-2 weeks It's kinda great

I wish You a sunny & good hopefully musical Easter(I'm sure the Easterbunny won't forget You ; )
By the way I see I haven't commented Your songs although I've heard them.it sursprised me a bit as they talk to me& just want to say I will ev.
THANX AGAIN !
Lena

Gav

Gav said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

Thanks Lena
Nope thw Easter Bunny hasnt forgotten me. My Girlfirnd has gone to visit family and friend in Brisbane and left a nice choclate pig easter egg for me to eat. I have eaten half of it already shhhh!

Thanks for the comment and I am really glad you enjoyed it.

Sweden sounds cool. I want to go there someday.!

Thanks for stopping by again and for your personal insight of the theme. I lived in Brisbane for a year and a half where I found my girlfriend. Before that I was a bit of a bum but I found a job and her and it all turned out very sweet indeed!

Gav

Check out my latest song called Understand

	said 962 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	LOL . . . : ) Happy to hear U have a girlfriend that can make life easier!(or vice versa but nm that:) What competition ... ? THX AGAIN YOU ARE GREAT Lena --- MUSIC UNITES - don't drink & drive

metronom	metronom said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	woow!!!... ...so professional...it sounds great...I impressed...good job. Check out my latest song called myspace

Gav	Gav said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	Thank you v much Thanks for the words. Much appreciated! Gav Check out my latest song called Understand

echoroom

echoroom said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

sweet and sour
Tricky little track this - the guitars are great, and it'sn got a great vibe to it, but it kinda swings moods, cool to rough, which i really like. The production is really great on this Gav. Your voice reminds me a bit of Eddie Veder on this, and a bit Tommy Yorke.

Whatever, really great 'comeback' track - nice to have you back - quality work.

Whatever did happen with that competition?

Steve

Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Gav

Gav said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)

Cheers
Thanks for listening Steve. I suppose it is a bit of a comeback track cause I pretty much stopped playing for nearly a whole month.

Funny you mentioned Tom Yorke and Eddie Vedder. They are two of my favourite contemporary vocalists. When I got into them first in the early 90's I imagined it would be great to have a voice in between theirs. I havent thought of that idea since I was 16/17 but maybe I planted a seed there and you just picked up on it!

On the competition - I havent found out yet. No feedback. Dont knwo when I will get some off the top of my head. To be honest my mind would be blown if I was selected so I'm expecting nothing. Glad you remembered though -might just track that submission down now!

Thanks for the great comment Steve. Much appreciated as always!

Check out my latest song called Understand

echoroom	echoroom said 963 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	... and another thing... ... was this done in GB3? And were the guitars through and amp and mike dup, or DI'd? They sound great. Steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Gav	Gav said 962 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	GB2 all d way!! Did all this on GB2. The drums were recorded in a studio but the rest was done using a guitars straight into the Mobile preamp then into the Mac at home. The original studio recording was unsatisfactory so I brought it home and re-recorded all but drums. No amps involved. Check out my latest song called Understand

echoroom

echoroom said 962 days ago (April 4th, 2007)

wow
Impressive, Gav.
If you get a chance, have a listen to Penguis new track (I recently posted a collab with him) - he was asking for feedback/ suggestions on the mixing of his track 'Ribbons'.

I mixed our collab in Logic pro, but didn't manage to get the guitars to sound as good as you do ... if you get a chance, have a listen (They come with smiles) and give me some feedback/advice.

I think I've got a lot to learn from you!

Ta (but no pressure bud, so little time etc etc)

Steve

Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Jim Bouchard	Jim Bouchard said 963 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	Pretty darn catchy! yup! nice groove! Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze

RacerX	RacerX said 962 days ago (April 4th, 2007)
	great tune great chops, solid performance, really nice voice, harmonies, lyrics Check out my latest song called Fall Down King (Mcboy/RCAndrews)

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 962 days ago (April 4th, 2007)

"Sick of this song"
I can really relate to that feeling when your finished arranging and mixing... by the time your finished you can't hear it objectively, and ya just don't want to hear it again... but we here @ MJ are not tired of this and I'm betting you will get real good feedback about this song... that might help you see it a little clearer... this captures very well, that unteathered and carefree time... I'm also digging the vocal performance... you really make this believable

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Shimky

Shimky said 958 days ago (April 8th, 2007)

I'm with you
I was on the dole for a LONG time once and weekends become meaningless and - yes - you end up not knowing what day it is. I think I even forgot to sign-on once because I got the days mixed up. Awful. Really awful times.

Chin up, boyo. Life is better now, I guess. Hoorah! :O)

If youre sick of the song, then you're sick of the song. Give it plenty of rest and only come back to it when you're truly good and ready. Don't force it.

:O)

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	said 909 days ago (May 27th, 2007)
	i think most... ... people at some point can relate to "whatday" truly a great concept for a song. really a nice, clean production. every peice fits right where it belongs. i love the lush "jazz" tone you got for the lead. great song, it hard to imagine it better, but i will be back for sure!

ktb	ktb said 900 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
	losin track monday, tuesday? who cares..this is great. you've captured a really hip vibe here. the guitar work is outstanding. always helping the structure and building new bridges with hooks. excellent vocal (lead & bu). its all good Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

chipan	chipan said 843 days ago (August 2nd, 2007)
	I like this sound a lot. Your voice is excellent too! I agree with the comment that it sounds Tom Yorke-ish at least in places. This is really professional sounding. Thanks for posting it! chip Check out my latest song called Psalm 107

Gav	Gav said 841 days ago (August 3rd, 2007)
	Thanks Chip Glad you liked it! Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Thom Yorke is not a bad comparison at all. Cheers again! Check out my latest song called Understand

	said 842 days ago (August 2nd, 2007)
	nice! it takes me back to being a kid, and my mom listening to beatles and e.l.o. wierd but true... my mom was a strange one.. still is... cool chord progression, and equally cool production/performance..bravo!

dolby	dolby said 841 days ago (August 3rd, 2007)
	This is one of the best songs i've heard in my short time here at MJ's. Absolutley first class - great rhythm, great melody and singing and a surprising chorus that works really well. And some shit hot guitar playing. Excellent. Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

screamalexz	screamalexz said 580 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
	... backpacking sounds fun id love to grab up my guitar and just leave sometimes. i know the feeling. its like summer vacation back when i was in school or even simply my nights off like tonight lol. Check out my latest song called Die (Album Version)

saymme	saymme said 580 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
	( : back for second (probably 10) TX for dl , I still LOVE this song its GREAT !! Wonder what You're doing-any Music soon ? Wish You the Best Lena : )