Neil... &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:18:37 AM
...why am I thinking "The Police" while I'm listening to this? Not an obvious comparison, but there's something in that guitar I think???
Love the chord progressions going on here - when it drops into the chorus it's totally unepected, and the lead over the top is quality.
Excellent sound as always -
Enjoyed a lot -
Phil [ Reply to This ]
Cheers Phil &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:39:42 AM
Sting is a bit of a fav of mine - "singing bass player" is about the end of the similarity I suspect though. The rhythm guitar in the right channel might give a hint of early Police perhaps. This has been sitting on my hard drive for a while, and I've been uncertain that it's finished - normally I'd have a harmony in there somewhere or a more complex chorus, but tonight when I posted it it just sounded ready somehow. Thanks for the listen and comment.
Cheers,
Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
SOMEWHERE DEEP &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:43:34 AM
Groovey one Neil , nice Lyrics .you got
realy nice way in expressing the words
with your singing . neat lead line perfect
production my friend well done ! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Feter &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:50:15 PM
Enjoyed &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:16:24 AM
very good music, well finished, very pro Neil, bravo !
I like this style and as usual, it's a great pleasure to discover a new tune of you.
Merci mon ami
Marc
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Merci Marc! &mdash 09/06/07 - 03:21:07 AM
Freedom! &mdash 09/05/07 - 09:06:23 AM
Neil, this song is a timely one for me, as I've just stepped into a new freedom, having made the very tough decision to leave a church I'd been an integral part of for ten years. I stayed for the wrong reasons, and had to finally do what was right for me. (I'm going swimmiung somewhere deep" :-) But I digress... Your playing is superb on every instrument you pick up, and your mixing is always professional. Vocals, lyrics, everything is great. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Freedom! &mdash 09/06/07 - 03:29:30 AM
Glad this clicked with you Roxylee. My last four songs have been about change, and this one about running away to bring it about. They all coincide with what I thought was the end of my working life and a move into doing what I want to do with my time rather than what someone else wants me to do .... just recently though, I've been offered a "too good to refuse" deal to go back to my old job. This has brought on lots of feelings about change and my "raison d'etre", and I guess this song is just another expression of what I'm feeling about it all. "Going swimming somewhere deep" is a line I really like - it's kind of exciting, exotic and dangerous sounding, and is a metaphor for so many different things - I'm not really sure where it came from, but I'm pleased I wrote it down when it drifted into my head.
Thanks for your very kind words - glad you enjoyed it.
Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
Feeling Good &mdash 09/05/07 - 10:57:03 AM
This one really gave me a lift this morning. Gave me a real cheery feeling. It makes me wish I had a convertible so I could load this up on a CD, take down the top and go for a ride through the country on a warm, sunny day with this blaring out of the speakers. It's just that kind of tune.
I especially like the last set of verses. That's really where I feel like I am in my life right now and it feels pretty good.
Thanks for this one, Neil. You always manage to really hit an emotional chord (get it? Chord...). [ Reply to This ]
Feeling good &mdash 09/06/07 - 06:52:47 AM
First Joseph, thanks for the positive comments, as usual, always appreciated. That last verse is a kind of "stuff this, I'll do it my way" attitude. Knowing a little about your last year or so, I can immediately see how this would resonate for you (although that wasn't in my mind when I wrote it) - I'm glad that worked for you. It started life as a 2-way conversation between the teen in "Things Must Change" and someone like me wearing my "school psychologist" hat (first verse teen, middle verse me, last verse teen), but shifted sideways as I was writing it.
Ah, a convertible - now that would be good!
Cheers,
Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
one man &mdash 09/05/07 - 11:00:54 AM
tour de force ya are....smoky kool vocals....head boppin....and introspective at the same time.....how;d u do that...hehhehhe...many bows! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks .. &mdash 09/06/07 - 07:02:43 AM
.. for the visit and listen Mr Boy ;) I enjoy doing these solo numbers but I have to admit to yearning for the good collabs (aren't they all?) or even more, for some live playing. Glad you enjoyed this little tune, the last in my stored up collection of winter produce. I'm hoping for some inspiration for something new over the next week or so.
Always appreciate you listening to my songs!
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Love... &mdash 09/05/07 - 11:14:45 AM
...the jam near the end! The whole song is impressive, Neil. Beautiful production. Very full, lush sound. Tasteful bass, too (I expect no less from you). Good stuff! [ Reply to This ]
Cheers Colin &mdash 09/06/07 - 10:36:50 PM
I suspect there are a lot of us (bass players I mean) here at MJ. A great opportunity to dabble in all the more "up front" instruments, and even occasionally have a bit of a sing ;) The jam at the end made a lot of sense to me when I did it, but I wasn't confident that people would agree, so I'm glad to hear you liked it - kind of up and island holiday-ish to me.
Glad you dropped by for a listen!
Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
As I get more into... &mdash 09/05/07 - 11:50:50 AM
...recording techniques, I become more and more aware of when it's being done really well (or otherwise).
You're music/performance/production are all on a consistently high level, Neil. I'm more than impressed...
Love this tune... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob &mdash 09/06/07 - 10:40:38 PM
Our high school motto when I was a kid was "Ardentibus nil ardui" (to strive is to achieve), and I guess that's what I've been trying to do. Lots of striving to learn the ropes, and some results to make it worthwhile. Lots of fun on the way of course. Appreciate your visit and comment.
Cheers,
Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
Nice track &mdash 09/05/07 - 12:23:51 PM
There is a bit of early Andy Summers-like guitar in there: I think its the jangly telecaster sound with chorus that does it. It's a particularly nice rhythm track that compliments the bass really well, though. Some good lyrics too. Good overall mix. [ Reply to This ]
Vic Holman inspiration .. &mdash 09/09/07 - 10:32:41 PM
.. on the guitars. Vic gets great textures through his guitar settings, so I thought I'd give it a burl too. Thanks for the listen and for leaving acomment Chris.
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Spotted this &mdash 09/05/07 - 01:15:25 PM
while I was a work today - but there's no sound there which is so frustrating! Anyway, I enjoyed this very much. Good lyrics, tight playing and high production values - Like this little lift towards the end. Good stuff.
Peter [ Reply to This ]
Nicely spotted Peter &mdash 09/09/07 - 10:40:40 PM
As I mentioned earlier up the page, I wasn't sure about the extended outro, but am relieved people seem to like it.
Thanks for dropping by.
Cheers, Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
Bloody hell &mdash 09/05/07 - 01:49:15 PM
... yeah, little bit of 'walking on the moon' this, but bloody hell the production is good on this neil ... my only slight critique is that I'm nt keen on the bass drum sound, but that's personal taste (it's a little click-y for me). Otherwise, this sounds like you've done this in a studio ... amazing quality. Lovely guitar work all through this, and all the parts are really strong ... pretty stunning, really. The tail out is a particular fav - great guitar melodies.
god, I'm envious
steve [ Reply to This ]
Cheers Steve! &mdash 09/09/07 - 10:38:20 PM
Thanks for the positive comments. The kick sound was (would you believe?) done on purpose. You'll probably notice how closely the kick and the bass are aligned most of the way through - there wasn't enough bite to the bass or the kick, so rather than brightening the bass (which I usually do), I took some bottom off the kick. It sounded pretty right on my phones and monitors, but if you and Michael heard otherwise, I'll need to have another listen to it. Thanks for the use of your ears!
:)
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nice song &mdash 09/05/07 - 04:27:56 PM
great chord changes and sounds (although I have to agree with Echoroom about the kick). THis is a great song, and the chorus really comes out of nowhere (a good thing). [ Reply to This ]
Telecaster sounds fantastic &mdash 09/05/07 - 05:44:13 PM
Really great song-the guitars sound amazing-interesting chord progression.Wish I knew how to do something like this! [ Reply to This ]
well you did it again Neil &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:57:28 PM
Love the overall sound, and the lyrics are very good. Your playing on this one is outstanding. Good rhythm guitar and lead, and I liked the bass line and rhythm tracks.
But being the deaf one in the crowd, even with my hearing aid all the way up there were times when the lyrics were being covered up by the music tracks. So my thought would be to bring the vocal up into the mix a few db to make sure the message is heard loud and clear.
Great work all around Neil. Thanks for sharing this one with us and keep up the good work.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Probably an accent thing ;) &mdash 09/09/07 - 10:45:29 PM
Cheers Ed, glad you enjoyed it. I always have a problem knowing just how loud to have the vocals in my mix. As someone who still has some reservations about singing, I used to have them WAY back, then , I got cocky and moved them WAY forward, and now I'm trying for a place in-between. Of course it could just be an Aussie accent thing ;)
Glad you stopped in for a visit.
Neil --- SOMEWHERE DEEP[ Reply to This ]
This is excellent &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:38:19 PM
Sounds like you're stll goosing your mastering genie.. this sparkles ... and the changes are really wonderful Neil... you're making real music my friend [ Reply to This ]
Jiguma rides again! &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:52:01 PM
This is a great 'follow up' to 'Things Must Change', Neil. I noticed the water imagery has resurfaced- 'I'm going swimming somewhere deep'.
I really like the underlying thread throughout your last few songs. Your craftsmanship with words and your story-telling ability never ceases to amaze me....
...oh, did I mention the tune, production & playing is great also?! ;)
I'm looking forward to catching up with you very soon for another 'tale-swap meet'...of the liquid kind!
Cheers!
Alf [ Reply to This ]
It happened again... &mdash 09/05/07 - 09:02:43 PM
I'm listening to a few songs when I get a minute, I hit 'play' for a jiguma tune, AND IT'S IN MY FACE...
Getting good with the Ozone, are we?
The neat thing is, to my ears it's loud and full but it has space and I don't hear pumping or other artifacts of non-artfully-done sorts of compression, such as I've been guilty of myself... And, full as it is, it continues to be simpler than many of the jiguma productions of the past... The vibe is one of of relaxed confidence...
I also hear in this something I think of in my own recordings as the 'George Harrison Principle', which is one when one really does the work to take a voice that, while good, is not McCartneyesque in its range, and plays to its strengths, stretching its capacity for comfortable melody... And I do hear a widening range of melody in your latest tunes... I think in your earlier productions you might have handed some of that duty over to your guitars, but now there's more in the vocal, if that makes sense...
I'm a bit tired tonight, and so probably missing some of the other good stuff going on, but I have to say that this sounds very clean, clear and like much of a step up... Once again Cockburn-esque, and, like his songs, I'll probably find myself taking it in more and more with repeated plays...
Ed
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Glad you got to this one Ed .. &mdash 09/06/07 - 03:18:31 AM
,, I was going blue from holding my breath in anticipation ;)
I really like your "George Harrison Principal" idea - until I joined MJ (and even early on in my time here) I thought that, to be accepted as a singer, I had to sound like the people I admired as singers (Jack Bruce, Rick Danko, Sting et al). With support and encouragement, I realised that what it's all about is to sound like yourself, even if that means you don't get to sing the style of songs you might prefer. I work on the principal that I do the best I can with what I've got.
As always, I'm really pleased you enjoyed the tune Ed - your feedback is always welcome.
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I won't say Police &mdash 09/05/07 - 09:51:09 PM
1'll say "chimey"
Sparkling song overall. Guitars are great! And a excellent bass line that I always find lyrical in its own sense.
The outro guitar section is really the topper! [ Reply to This ]
Love that sting &mdash 09/06/07 - 07:18:46 AM
style, though your own of course. The bass and lower end of this tune sound very nice with the arpeggios. The guitar is s unique style. Like that touch of Hawaiian, though very slight. I have said this before but your compositions seems to be maturing with more character as it was a year ago. Not that it was not good further back . You just seem to have more musical paint on your pallet. And making that paint really count in areas were needed.
That is a very good sign of musical growth.
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I love &mdash 09/06/07 - 07:32:25 AM
the way your songs seem to draw me in bit by bit until I am submerged in them. Another great track.
Cheers
Len
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The introduction is epiphanic. &mdash 09/06/07 - 07:49:02 AM
The introduction straight line.
The rhythm is hard and simple, too.
I felt it in good compatibility.
One of pretty tunes.
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GREAT ! &mdash 09/06/07 - 08:54:07 AM
This is very nice song, really enjoyed listening, the drums sounds well, your vocal is great here, the guitar sounds really cool Mr. Neil, as always i'm enjoying your songs ! This song F'ved and D'loaded
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Alright! &mdash 09/06/07 - 01:12:09 PM
Sorry I'm late bro. Been working on three new tracks simultaneously...
Once again you have upped the ante Neil. Lovely chord progression. Breezy and loose...Great transitions...Your writing and singing are in top form herein. That ambient lead is gorgeous...
Thanks for raising the bar again. Now i must work twice as hard! SHEESH!
Be well!
"Not My Place":http://www.macjams.com/song/35115 [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 09/06/07 - 05:17:47 PM
All this time I thought you were a guitar player first.. BUt your a Bass man allright bass players of the world unite!!! great song always love your music it just grooves and moves great music!!!!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Groovy. &mdash 09/06/07 - 06:04:32 PM
Sweet melody,great chord changes,svelte vocal,quality playing - big up Jiguma. One of the best tunes I've heard on here. Gets a LARGE vote avec moi. Be lucky. [ Reply to This ]
Well... &mdash 09/06/07 - 08:43:27 PM
If it isn't mister, "up the ante"...
This one made me close my eyes and grin, while rockn' the ol' chair like nobodys' watchn'...
Those g'tars seem to expand and swell the mind into pure goodness...
Those six fat strings, they could sink a willing soul, "somewher deep" and into the neighborhood of, sinfully sweet...
Annnnnnd, it sounds like you fired your last drummer and decided to cough up the extra, whatever it takes, to get what your music deserves...
Something kinda headonistic about the listening experience...
If I confessed to how many times this tune has done me, I might be confessing to having cheated...
Can I just say, right on! Neil!
And, thank you, Sir! Dion
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Maybe a few hours later &mdash 09/06/07 - 11:14:05 PM
I LOVE how the g'tars take you off on some, "f'### you!" - I'm outta here, on vacation - far, far away from here" - "we MIGHT talk, later"...
Eh eh eh... Prolly not...
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I just love music! [ Reply to This ]
Am I getting a bit of teen rebellion here? &mdash 09/07/07 - 09:06:08 PM
Excellent work this, I'm particularly impressed with your musicianship on this and the production is absolutely cracking. I was picking up a hint of Police too - circa Spirits in the Material World I think - go on tell me Stewart Copeland was on the stool...
KK [ Reply to This ]
great &mdash 09/07/07 - 09:30:42 PM
work, the music production is amazing..what else can i say but
wow !!!! [ Reply to This ]
thinking CD-wise &mdash 09/08/07 - 03:33:28 AM
I was listening to this song while making dinner (yes, I bought myself a pair of goos speakers for my Mac!) and I thought 'Hmmm... Neil has made stronger songs than this one'. But when the song ended, I played it again. And an other time. The singing melody might sound a bit 'easy' at first listen (that's what I experienced), but the whole groove of the song is what made me listen and listen again. In a way it's very addictive. And more and more when listening to your music, I'm thinking in terms of the upcoming CD. I think I made a big mistake with mine, by making it too overloaded with deep and emotive songs. I realise now that a bit of variation, maintaining the same quality level, is what a good album needs. This song would fit perfectly amongst all your others on the album, Neil. And I'm really looking forward to it...
- walt [ Reply to This ]
well &mdash 09/08/07 - 06:46:58 PM
most has been said already.. arriving late I will just tell you I enjoyed it very much, and I am impressed with your production and especially the great guitar work you show here:)
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late to the party &mdash 09/09/07 - 01:10:10 AM
Hey Jiguma,
Very sweet little smootie you have here. Lots of great comments. It is great sunny Sunday morning just waking up with the coffee kind of vibe to it. My little quibble is the slightly 'canned" sound of the chorus plugin (?) you have applied to the main vocal. The rest of the track is so INCREDIBLY professionally mixed, REALLY excellent tonality. Lots of distance in EQ spead between instruments, nice stereo field placement. Tops.
Philip [ Reply to This ]
Wow... &mdash 09/09/07 - 12:09:59 PM
Nice tune Neil. This is one of those times when lyrics pretty much describe my life at the moment. I really enjoyed this one! [ Reply to This ]
Sheez! &mdash 09/11/07 - 04:32:45 PM
Quality production! You know your business. I liked everything about it, especially the guitar. The only positive criticism i have is the effect over, or recording of your voice, it made it sound (too) hollow. Since the rest is so pro, it kinda stood out and made your voice sound to upfront. But it could be me and my pathetic speakers (even though i don't think so). GOOD tune! Hats off to you sir. [ Reply to This ]
Neil, &mdash 09/12/07 - 06:27:39 PM
Bravo, Well written. You're looking at all sides. I especially love the opening chords; great sound.
Joe [ Reply to This ]
very nice, neil &mdash 09/13/07 - 08:53:01 AM
very cool arrangement, neil - i like the sustained feel throughout, so that when you reach the end and lock onto the lighter resolved feel, the contrast is just great. good writing, neil - and your vocal never disappoints. the backing music is a dream - may i never wake up!
enjoyed your work - anne [ Reply to This ]
You know.......... &mdash 09/14/07 - 05:46:52 AM
Think you know I love your stuff, sorry I haven't been around in a while.
Really love the production on this one. Especially like the bass playing and the clean guitar sound.
Appreciate the lyrics,pro quality.
You know what, I think it's a shame that people, in general, don't really pay attention to lyrics like they did in the past. Most care only about a good beat and maybe a catchy line.
But don't worry, there are still folks like me who DO pay attention.
Great job
Keep it up.
Dave [ Reply to This ]
I'm late to the party &mdash 09/15/07 - 11:36:34 PM
This is great, Neil. I love the vibe and the chord changes and the song construction... original, engaging stuff. The lead guitar parts are really amazing. [ Reply to This ]
Great bit of songwriting, Neil &mdash 10/02/07 - 08:52:28 AM
Really nice strong melody and catchy beat. You have a great way of combining different guitar (and bass!) sounds into a luscious wave of sound.
I like the funky little bit towards the end. [ Reply to This ]
Stunning production Neil &mdash 10/02/07 - 06:11:17 PM
and a darn good bit of song writing too. Cool chord changes and excellent playing all around. Glad I stopped by - this is a nice trip. [ Reply to This ]
Super! &mdash 10/09/07 - 03:43:12 PM
hey &mdash 10/14/07 - 03:32:53 AM
Great guitars
I took your advice and turned it up
guitars fill my head with great sounds and you signature vocal
I dig the rhythm change Mad at you
guitar solo
too short
they always r
its such a great secrete to have such great macjams stuff to get for free
its like tell all your friends...
peace
tim [ Reply to This ]
whoa.... &mdash 10/24/07 - 03:41:17 PM
took sometime to finally get here and it is one cool surprise!!!! this is one GREAT tune!! [ Reply to This ]
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Love the chord progressions going on here - when it drops into the chorus it's totally unepected, and the lead over the top is quality.
Excellent sound as always -
Enjoyed a lot -
Phil
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