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A soulful ballad, about a guy who is losing the girl he loves, and he knows he can't stop it from happening. Even more, the song is about loss... the loss we can't control, but somehow have the strength to face.
I do the vocal, acoustic guitar, bass, with thoddi sitting in on electric guitar and organ. Drums-loops. The chord progression is a classic one that was more common years ago in soul and R&B. Right up Thor's alley.
(My wife likes the song and hopes you all won't think this is about us) : )
Lyrics:
Just Go
by Jack Miller 2007
Maybe it's me,
But I've got this feeling.
There's somethng I need to know.
Girl, can you tell me,
What's on your mind?
Do you want me love or want to go?
Cause latey the small things are speaking so loud.
How you no longer reach for my hand.
And just the other day as you went out the door,
You didn't turn to say goodbye,
To this man.
Instrumental
What I'm trying to say.
Sitting here with you,
As you turn your eyes away.
Though my love for you,
Still rests in my heart,
If you want to go then,
Please don't stay.
What we had was a precious thing.
But there's no use in pretending... no, no.
Has the music stopped for you?
Is this the last dance... well, then
Please just go.
Hardware:
Thoddi's guitar, keyboard, and recording setup.
Martin DM, Yamaha PSR-293, Shure M57, M-Audio PreMobile, iBook G3.
Software:
GarageBand 1
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Enjoyed Jack! &mdash 06/10/07 - 11:55:10 PM
The lyrics and singin seems to really fit in quite nicely.
Nice licks Thoddi! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Nashvilleman.... &mdash 06/11/07 - 11:27:47 AM
Thanks, Bill. Once I started with these chords, it seemed the melody and lyrics almost wrote themselves. I appreciated the comment on the lyrics and singing.
Take care out there in the real music world!
Jack
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Take a listen:) <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/31579">A Brighter Day</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Such quality... &mdash 06/11/07 - 12:17:58 AM
very peacefull and relaxing, what musicianship both of you, really sweet. While the singing weaved with great guitar is great, you have a great full, clean, rich tone. Thanks, it was a pleasure being here. [ Reply to This ]
Ian... &mdash 06/11/07 - 11:39:07 AM
thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad this song impressed you as it did. Working with thoddi is always inspiring and a good experience, as it was with this song. Nice to have you stop by!
cheers,
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
enjoyable &mdash 06/11/07 - 06:30:12 AM
This song has a chord progression very pleasing to play along to. As I said to Jack when I first heard it...Right up my alley:)
Thanks for inviting me in on this gem of a song.
Thoddi [ Reply to This ]
Yes indeed... &mdash 06/11/07 - 11:23:26 AM
... right up your alley. That is why I was so glad when you said you wanted to join in on the song. I love this kind of chord progression (need to do more). Thor, you added the just the right soulful touches on guitar and organ... a pleasure to collab with you. Thanks.
Jack
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Take a listen:) <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/31579">A Brighter Day</a>...
It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Mellow... &mdash 06/11/07 - 06:38:53 AM
Really pleasing vocals and instrumentation that go together perfectly. Fine collag, indeed, you guys. :-) [ Reply to This ]
They call me... &mdash 06/11/07 - 12:41:32 PM
"mellow yellow"... (Donovan). Just had to say that in response.
Nice to have you listen, and to like this simple song. Hope all is well with you, Roxylee. Thanks.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Sad, but well said... &mdash 06/11/07 - 08:32:20 AM
Good one Jack! Everything fit together nicely on this one.
God bless,
Rick
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It is sad, isn't it... &mdash 06/11/07 - 04:08:29 PM
I don't know why those lyrics came forth. I think mainly because the chord progression has those two minor chords and the chords are patterned in a kind of melancholic way. The song is really about loss... loss we can't control, but can face. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 06/11/07 - 11:32:44 AM
Excellent work, guys. I like the way Thor's keys and guitar complete the song. The emotion comes through in the singing and all of the playing. [ Reply to This ]
Hey pv... &mdash 06/11/07 - 06:29:33 PM
Nice know you like this one... and Thor's guitar and keyboard do complete this tune. The guy is one soulful musician. I was glad he came on board. I appreciated you dropping by and leaving your two cents!
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Great start &mdash 06/11/07 - 04:33:06 PM
- and some terrific singing Jack. Really enjoying Thor's guitar and keys which really work well with the structure you set up Jack. If I was a nit-picky type, I'd probably suggest a little more volume on the bass. I might also mention the hiss on the vocal track which kind of distracts - maybe you could record the vocals a little hotter to overcome this?
Excellent song guys - really enjoyed it.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
I wish I had... &mdash 06/11/07 - 08:43:44 PM
your "studio recording" ear and your skill at mixing... and while I'm at it, an upgrade from GarageBand 1. Yes a good start. Sums up a number of my songs. Yet this is a pretty satisfying outing for me. The chords, melody, and lyrics came together quite well... and it was in a very good key for this old vocal box... and of course thoddi's choice contributions. Getting rid of hiss is so elusive for me. When I almost get there I figure, hey! that's pretty good!!
heheh...
Thanks, Neil. You inspire me.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Just Go !! &mdash 06/11/07 - 05:42:47 PM
now what a killin start the song
start with ....classic ....classic !!
the keyboard from behaind a real killer too !!
the guitar licks just awesome ...
jack and thoddi ...I tink this is one of
the best collab heard here at macjams
I just didnt want to read the lyrics ...
something I fear to face ....pain u?
thak yu for sharing sch gem my friends !!
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high praise... &mdash 06/12/07 - 10:35:07 AM
from you, Feter. I am sure thoddi apprciates it, as I do. The lyrics are sad... but hopefully not too...
It is something special to see a song hit a chord with different people around the globe. Thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
... &mdash 06/11/07 - 06:06:57 PM
im getting goose bumps reading your lyrics jack. they feel like simple words but they so amazingly capture the moment, the mood of the situation. the second verse is my favorite. every line there is a pearl. i love it. it makes me sad. but beautifuly sad...
thank you
paja [ Reply to This ]
I am glad... &mdash 06/12/07 - 10:41:05 AM
you mentioned the lyrics, Pavlina... especially the last section. I thought that was the best part of the song and it was the part I most felt "into" as I sang. Sad and beautiful... well put. And thanks for leaving your thoughts on the song.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
SWEET &mdash 06/11/07 - 06:58:05 PM
THE Cross Atlantic Invasion Force (and then some).
Great Combination, Boys.
A Story well told.
Could have used a touch more Bite, or Presence, on the Vocal to Drive it Home, but it hits the Target in its own way as it is.
Organ and Guitar are standouts as well.
Nice One.
Thanks,
Coop [ Reply to This ]
Hey Coop... &mdash 06/12/07 - 11:05:25 AM
a bit of the "hands across the waters" thing... lol. A bit more bite... therein lies a weakness, hard to do that and not come off with an edge.. or too much of an edge... for me, at least. But I 'm glad to know you think this hit a good spot... thanks.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
eternal questions always pop up &mdash 06/11/07 - 09:23:57 PM
A really nice song Jack, you've been a busy boy. Thor really stepped up to the plate with the organ and some mighty fine guitar lines.
Excellent work from both of you guys!
When I listen this really brings to mind some very early Hall & Oates. When they were in their acoustic period. I don't know if you ever heard any of those early albums but this would fit very well in there. And that to me definately ain't a bad place to be in the company of. [ Reply to This ]
Not as busy... &mdash 06/12/07 - 11:28:29 AM
as you, Vicar... and yes, Thor mightily stepped up to the plate and to continue the metaphor, knocked it out of the park.
I am not familiar with the early acoustic Hall and Oates. I will have to check it out. But those guys put together some fine soulful music. They are what we in Philadelphia used to call "blue-eyed soul brothers!" So, this is a nice compliment on the song. Thanks mucho.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Still phrasing... &mdash 06/11/07 - 10:03:15 PM
...like that other guy whose name begins with 'D'....
Terrific organ and electric guitar from thoddi...
Lovely rhythm guitar from you...
[Insert obligatory Applause comment here.]
Nice job singing this one, Jack... I really feel it... The trick is to say it with grace, but never mean it...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
the "D" phrasing... &mdash 06/12/07 - 11:37:47 AM
Is there any other way to truly phrase a lyric...? :)
I can't say enough for Thor's contribution on this song. This really is a collaboration, as he put into this tune exactly what it needed and nothing more. He was very in touch with the style and feel of the song.
I am glad you liked the rhythm acoustic... I am assuming you know it really was the Martin DM... but your Applause comment made me chuckle. More jovial mileage to be had with that reference.
The song fit my singing style as well as any I have done, so I'm glad you thought it sounded good. I am not sure what your last sentence means... but I like it...
Thanks, Ed.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
It's not about you, Jack &mdash 06/11/07 - 11:32:23 PM
It's about some other sad soul who needs a handi-wipe. Yeah, this is bluesy soulstuff. I envy your early start in music performance. I missed out on so much by putting away my stinky little nylon string guitar after college and not picking it up again until 30 years later. I still barely know how to play and sing. I am good at listening, though. Got me some good earphones. [ Reply to This ]
Nah..... &mdash 06/12/07 - 04:44:04 PM
you got it wrong... I'm not over there with them, I here with you...learning to sing, learning to play a guitar and a couple other instruments... well, at least you CAN really sing. Two old guys we are, just living out the last vestiges of our mirage here at MacJams. Occasionally weeping a sad tear in our bucket of beer...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
song n sung &mdash 06/12/07 - 07:33:37 AM
heart and soul... &mdash 06/15/07 - 08:22:10 PM
Thank you, Miami...
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Fine work, Dadai... &mdash 06/12/07 - 10:10:23 AM
...the electric guitar and organ work so, so well with the other tracks. Very nicely played and recorded.
And the lyrics and singing are so much of what I and, I'm sure, many of us have felt at some point in our lives.
Sad and beautiful... [ Reply to This ]
Coming from you... &mdash 06/12/07 - 05:17:09 PM
"Fine work" is heady stuff. Thanks. This was an enjoyable song to do with Thor... the guy's a master with the soulful sounds. I hope we do another before too long. I appreciate you checking in and listening, Bob.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
So dreamy &mdash 06/12/07 - 10:46:34 AM
A wonderfull track to close the eyes and be carried away. I love the guitar.
Great and wonderfull. Not to forget to meantion the organsound. I am a friend of this. [ Reply to This ]
friendship welcomed... &mdash 06/13/07 - 10:28:43 AM
Yeah, getting carried away by this song... I can relate to that. Thor's guitar and keyboard are infectious in this tune. I enjoy listening to it, as those parts always sound new each time. Thanks for listening and leaving your thoughts, WC.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Enjoyed this .. &mdash 06/12/07 - 11:00:21 AM
softly sung, nice emotion coming across. Good lyrics.
Nice wholesome mellow sound, has an unobtrusive familiarity to it. Relaxing, like the feeling of relief
when it out it's time to call it quits. Teamwork is seamless - kudos to you both, good combo. [ Reply to This ]
Appreciate... &mdash 06/13/07 - 11:07:55 AM
your APB on the song... thanks for stopping in and given this a listen, mate.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Yum! &mdash 06/12/07 - 11:32:37 AM
Sorry it took so long to get here bro...Waylaid by controversy again!
Anyway, you're right. This is very much in the classic mode. The sound is good here. Your vox is in top form. You sound very relaxed and your phrasings are precise and appropos. Having Thoddi sittin' in was an inspired choice. The guitar licks are exceptionally tasty. The man knows what to play, when to play it and when to hang back! His simple organ chords are also quite effective and add depth and extra pathos. A very pleasant listen!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
classic chords.. &mdash 06/13/07 - 08:24:38 PM
... hey Mike. Yeah, I think this hit a good spot. It was a comfortable place for me to sing. And it is a song I actually practiced the singing for a while... helped quite a bit.
Your said it: thoddi... the man knows what to play! Great to have him join in.
Thanks for stopping in... goodwill(ly) to ya...
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
I don't know how I overlooked this. &mdash 06/12/07 - 07:57:38 PM
This is a truely amazing song. I will definitely have to listen to it again LOUDER when I get home from work. The thing that most impresses me is the electric guitar. What is that? Whammy bar, tremolo pedal, leslie rotating speaker? I have no idea what effect is used on that guitar, but it's amazing. It reminds me of a classic song who's artist I don't know called "Sleep Walk" that was later covered by Joe Satriani. I like your voice because it is so completely different from how I sing. The acoustic sounds good - I'm not sure what you're doing; it sounds simple but doesn't sound like the usual boring cowboy chords. The mix is outstanding: I especially like where the organ sits in the mix. I can't think of anything I don't like about this. Even the drum loops work well. [ Reply to This ]
whammy &mdash 06/13/07 - 10:01:42 AM
...or, not sure if that's what a Floyd Rose tremolo bar is called. But that is what I've used on this one, together with a dash of reverb, echo and a tad crunch..
Thanks for nice review:)
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Imagination is more important then knowledge!
- Albert Einstein. [ Reply to This ]
Nice .. &mdash 06/13/07 - 04:10:33 AM
.. one .. Mr. Jack ..
I loved this gem .. thhoodi's guitar sounds great ..
And your voice married the music .. very nice ..
i really enjoyed it ..
Thanks For Posting ..
Give a listen : http://www.macjams.com/song/32213
Regardz
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi
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Thank you BMW... &mdash 06/14/07 - 02:03:25 PM
It is a pleasure to have you visit and listen to this song. Thoddi and I clicked on this one. That doesn't always happen, but it did this time. Cheers.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Ouch... &mdash 06/13/07 - 11:06:11 AM
what a calm lament.. excellently written and intimately performed. Soft, to-the-heart lyrics... this hits me hard, especially the last verse, very well crafted words, great delivery, and soft, gentle, professional guitar-work there Thoddi!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Ouch... &mdash 06/14/07 - 03:32:22 PM
Wow, Drak... what a nice review of the song. Thor and I couldn't ask for a better response than the words you put together to sum up your reaction. I really appreciate it.
Thanks.
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
combination &mdash 06/13/07 - 12:22:35 PM
what a really nice ring tone on the guitar to supplement your vocals... awesome, cohesive sound.
Never ceases to amaze me, these kind of results when you place talents like this together.
I've been playing a trick for myself, listening to songs with headphones, and then again with the built-in small speakers. Seems a true winner like this one always sounds good nomatter which way I play it.
nice job guys. Thanks
. - Harold [ Reply to This ]
Collaborations... &mdash 06/15/07 - 08:17:12 PM
The sum of the parts equals more than the individual parts...
That often is the case. It is an amazing thing. And I know with this song thoddi's additions elevate this song supremely.
Thanks, Harold.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Very fine collab &mdash 06/13/07 - 05:19:13 PM
The guitar work is amazing ... so casual and yet so immaculately placed. Overall a sweetly optimistic happy-sad feel to the song, and fabulous production. [ Reply to This ]
Sweet-sad... &mdash 06/15/07 - 08:24:36 PM
Thanks, Rebsie...
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
so soft &mdash 06/13/07 - 05:23:13 PM
Beautiful sensitive lyrics...
Sung and played with warmth and feeling.!
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Thanks... &mdash 06/16/07 - 05:41:42 PM
for the nice comments... they are what they are... appreciated.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
A fine piece of songwriting &mdash 06/14/07 - 07:49:13 AM
yer on the top of yer game Jack.
I like how the song tells a story in very few, well-chosen words without the music getting in the way.
really liked the metaphor "has the music stopped for you" and the underlying suggestion that "she" isn't the only one who's had enough of the relationship.
well done [ Reply to This ]
Pleasant surprise... &mdash 06/16/07 - 05:47:53 PM
... to have you drop in. I was lucky on this one. Chords, mood, and words came together nicely. Your comment on the music metaphor and the underlying meaning has merit.
Thor's skill allowed the music to play the perfect accompanying role in the telling of the story, eh?
Thanks a lot for stopping in... up fer a song?
Jack
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
EC &mdash 06/14/07 - 09:49:24 AM
Man, this is nice. You conjured up the sounds of an Eric Clapton ballad with that mellow voice of yours in combination with the chord progression and organ sound. What a painful tune, ugh, this one, you can really fell the hurt.
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Sounds like... &mdash 06/18/07 - 11:14:41 AM
It's nice when a song here at MJ gives us a flavor of some "real" artist/musician, and I gotta say it is nice to have this song do that for you. EC, one of my favorites. The chord progression was the key for me on this song. Everything flowed from those four chords. Thanks much!
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Sad topic &mdash 06/14/07 - 03:51:28 PM
Cool groove, soulful voice carries the lyrics very well. I like the instruments. Thodd's real smooth on the guitar. I think the drums could be more out in the mix and the bass too [ Reply to This ]
RacerX... &mdash 06/18/07 - 03:04:17 PM
... thanks for coming in for a pit stop. And I am glad you were able to listen to the song before resuming the race. Thanks!
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 06/18/07 - 05:25:23 AM
Wonderful!
Am so sorry being so late. Want to say I dig this song SO much! First the composition is great. And you know since long how much I love your vocal style. The meekness and the naturalness.
Secondly I think Thoddi has made a wonderful job here. You have really made justice to the song Thor!
(tenbombed) [ Reply to This ]
PS &mdash 06/18/07 - 05:28:36 AM
PS I notice this is one I keep playing again and again from the beginning...
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Johannes Curry [ Reply to This ]
I always look... &mdash 06/19/07 - 08:38:07 PM
for a Curry comment (no pressure, now). So seeing your post here brings a smile to my face. I am glad you like this one. I was thinking you would... despite this old voice of mine... heheh :)
Thanks my friend.
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It's just music... Dadai [ Reply to This ]
Very tasty! &mdash 06/19/07 - 06:52:22 PM
Very pretty vocals and the guitar has a gorgeous tone. Backing instruments are nicely present without getting in the way. The lyrics are pretty, well-stated and go right to the heart of it. Quite a nice job all the way around.
So, is this about you and your wife? (I'm kidding - I read the intro) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Alan... &mdash 06/19/07 - 08:48:36 PM
I take your compliments as honest feedback as you aren't one to be flowery or overboard... more of one who calls them as he sees them. I think I was a bit lucky here. Sometimes some chords and some words click together. No real game plan. The main planning part was asking thoddi to jump in, knowing this song was right in his sphere of talent. I knew he would add just the right touches. He didn't disappoint, did he!
You made me chuckle on your last comment about me and my wife... well, I am very lucky there too.
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Nice &mdash 06/19/07 - 10:30:36 PM
Love and loss is the story of my life. I was feeling it when I | |
Nice licks Thoddi!
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