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Fathers and Sons w/willnlf by bud [Email]
Genre: Ballad

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Last Played: Oct 12, 2008 - 03:30:08 PM
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Uploaded: Jan 01, 2008 - 08:07:29 PM
Last Updated: Jan 02, 2008 - 08:07:58 AM
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Keywords:
fathers (1), sons (1), sorrow (20), love (964)
Description:
A new year and a new tune.

Will sent these lyrics along before the holidays. As always - they inspired me to get to work. I made a very produced version that I scrapped and went back to basics - trying to keep things simple and stay out of the way of this story.
Percussion and pedal steel are loops - the rest I played.

Lyrics:
Standing right in front of me
Shaking from the cold
Just released from county jail
I’ve come to take you home

Hunched inside a dark t-shirt
Your shoulders thin and pale
Loose jeans hanging from your hips
Your body tells the tale

Love is all I think of
Love words can’t impart
Love that blinds like sunlight
Love that breaks your heart

Your eyes are dark and tired
Filled with fear and sorrow
Hands shoved in your pockets
Your voice is weak and hollow

You put your arms around me
I love you dad, you sigh,
I’m just a fiend for everything
We both begin to cry

I’m so cold you shiver
Here take my leather coat
Your girl steps from the shadows
We walk back to the car

Now you’re in the back seat
Curled up with your girl
Soon it gets real quiet
I know you’re both asleep

Driving Highway 101
From Salinas to San Luis
Beneath the silver full moon light
On the Winter Solstice

Ghostly fields and shadowed hills
Stretching east and west
Just my thoughts for company
In the midnight emptiness.

Love is all I think of
Love words can’t impart
Love that blinds like sunlight
Love that breaks your heart


Hardware:
iMac G5, Ibanez bass, Danelectro guitar, Oxygen8 keys, Samson USB mic

Software:
GB3
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i think i'm first &mdash 01/01/08 - 08:22:32 PM
Will came up with a great story here.
I think you did the right thing. Just a simple setup and let the story dominate.

The pedal loop really does fit in nicely.

happy 2008

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First on the first &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:24:00 AM
gotta be some special prize for that. Thanks for dropping by Vic. Will wrote a strong one here - coulda posted it without any music at all. Glad you liked the steel - I'm a bit ambivalent about using a loop on a tune like this - but it fit the mood and I don't have one.

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Fathers and Sons &mdash 01/01/08 - 08:43:46 PM
Just wonderfull ..and very emotional ..
just great tight sound of a band .the sound
of the slide just fantastic ..the lyrics
hit deep ..thnx for sharin !!

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Best to you Feter &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:25:15 AM
thanks for the kind comments.

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Man, &mdash 01/01/08 - 09:16:55 PM
Definitely the right treatment Bud. Awesome story(as usual), somewhat dark and draws me in. I was motivated to play along; very cool. Great vocal.

Joe

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What were you playing Joe? &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:26:58 AM
Lay it down and send it in - maybe a remix. Thanks for stopping by.

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I'm amazed... &mdash 01/01/08 - 09:21:50 PM
...by how you switched gears on this song from the first version. Much better fit now between the lyrics and the music. The pedal steel is inspired and the vocal is down but not too draggy. This version definitely captures the "midnight emptiness" of the long ride home. Thanks for the empathy.

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You should thank Lisa &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:34:48 AM
I was about to post the other version when I played it for her and she suggested the change.

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oooof! &mdash 01/01/08 - 09:23:33 PM
Nicely-written lyrics, played simply and and out-front, as it should be... story sure puts a knot in this dad's stomach... crossing my fingers to get my two teens through these tough times, without being too blinded.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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I've got two myself Drak &mdash 01/02/08 - 09:00:56 AM
13 and 17. It takes a lot of love. Really appreciate your thoughts - thanks for dropping in.

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ya know &mdash 01/01/08 - 09:26:51 PM
in 10 more months my younger brother comes out of prison after 7 years I think i will play him this song. there is so much that can break a heart. thanks for this song it touched me and that means alot!!!!

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It means &mdash 01/01/08 - 10:07:51 PM
a lot to me that you would save this song for your brother. Most of the stories I tell in my lyrics are based on real experience, and this one is no exception. In fact, it's "realer" than I would like it to be. It was a rough night, but where there's love there's hope.

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My heart goes out to you and your brother &mdash 01/02/08 - 09:03:48 AM
that's a long time. When you talk to him next - tell him he's got a few more friends pulling for him.

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Great way to start off the new year &mdash 01/01/08 - 09:27:54 PM
This is one of those great songs that you just sit back and let unfold before you like a good movie. Great lyrics, with wonderful imagery (from the sad and sharp "a fiend for everything" to the evocative "ghostly fields and shadowed hills") and a great story. I don't know what the previous version sounded like, but I have to say I find it hard to imagine this any other way. Sounds perfect to me - especially the little touches of organ and that sweet steel guitar. This is a great song. Nice work to both of you. Nice work. Peace.

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Thanks for the support &mdash 01/02/08 - 02:07:41 PM
I'm glad you feel we got it right.

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family &mdash 01/01/08 - 10:59:37 PM
Great ballad Bud. The lyrics are direct and insightful. The organ and the slide really give this tune it's vibe and atmosphere. Your voice sounds really great on this, particularly the harmonies, really well placed and tasty.

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Thanks Philip &mdash 01/02/08 - 02:10:28 PM
I also like the directness of Will's writing - it forces me to keep it simple and find the right vocal inflection.

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Evocative &mdash 01/02/08 - 01:39:57 AM
Dark and touching, your voice tells this tale simply and directly - wonderful work guys - real poetry.

steve

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Nice of you to stop by and comment Steve &mdash 01/02/08 - 02:12:25 PM
I know typing is tough for you. Getting any better?

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Lovely &mdash 01/02/08 - 07:14:41 AM
gut-wrenching lyrics and excellent accompaniment. Well done to you both.
Cheers
Len



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Hey Len &mdash 01/02/08 - 02:58:01 PM
nice hearing from you.

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Tough song &mdash 01/02/08 - 07:36:00 AM
really well done.

Love hurts .......

Excellent

Cheers

Dick

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You're right about that Dick &mdash 01/02/08 - 03:00:17 PM
love can be tough and sometimes it hurts. Thanks for stopping by.

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wow bud and right then &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:00:18 AM
some story line here and grabbed me by the heart strings. simple treatment is perfect. brother will and you have done it again and hats off x2 brother [s].........very nice indeed and loved the steel pedal!

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Hey Jack &mdash 01/02/08 - 03:22:06 PM
glad you could make it. I got a notice for a song of yours that was gone when I got there. What's up?

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cool stuff &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:31:57 AM
happy NY, Bud. keep rocking like this man.

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Thanks JB &mdash 01/02/08 - 03:32:44 PM
happy NY to you too.

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When My Son Goes To Prison &mdash 01/02/08 - 09:52:39 AM
I'll think of this.... What?

Beautiful heart felt story and well performed. Bud, your vocals are rich with emotion and the harmonies are the best.

How you made that slide fit so perfectly just amazes me. This is the third hit I've heard this year on our site and I've only listened to 3! What a way to start the year. I can't wait to see what's next.

Here's to BudWill Industries!

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Hey Bob &mdash 01/02/08 - 03:34:45 PM
Never Fell In Love is one of my all time faves. Thanks for dropping by.

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this is great &mdash 01/02/08 - 12:35:31 PM
the music: perfect for the lyrics and the sentiment. the pedal steel really fits in well, did you change the notes in that loop or just get lucky? your voice is awesome in here, fits perfectly. deadpan yet full of emotion. the verses of this one almost remind of Galaxy 500 and the American Music Club and I think your voice may be why. really great job guys.

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Thanks Michael - &mdash 01/02/08 - 03:47:57 PM
you sing so well - a compliment from you is really high praise in my book. I got lucky with the pedal steel - no pencil just some cutting and pasting to get them to fit.

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how personal sounding &mdash 01/02/08 - 05:08:49 PM
Thanks for sharing this terrific personal jouney.
Nice singing, Like the steel guitar sound and of course nice beat and the list goes on.

Interesting when you mentioned 101, was just on that about an hour ago.
Small world!

Thanks for sharing

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Thanks to Will for the story &mdash 01/03/08 - 04:49:00 PM
it's all his - for better or worse. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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Early seventies country rock... &mdash 01/03/08 - 06:22:48 AM
ala Neil Young. A heartfelt story wrapped in a warm guiar/organ backdrop. The pedal does give the cry of the heart feel as you sing and matter of factly tell the tale.

Choice tune, bud... many kudos.

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Thanks Dadai &mdash 01/03/08 - 04:50:58 PM
I can't seem to get off that Crazy Horse no matter how hard I try.

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Brilliant &mdash 01/03/08 - 02:42:25 PM
Man really love your voice, lyrics are amazingly strong, one of the best song I've heard 'round here in a long time. Bloody fine fine song. The subtle edge makes it soar, the quiet brutality and the love. A masterpiece Bud.

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Oh and... &mdash 01/03/08 - 02:50:02 PM
Yeah I have a sixteen year old son he drives me crazy with worry most times. I hope he can reach adulthood without getting banged up. I hope he can find real happiness sometime, and all the sons out there, on the edge, I hope they find it too.




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Your comments are very considerate and &mdash 01/03/08 - 04:54:31 PM
compassionate. After a point - best we can do is be there when they fall. Isn't that the way it started? Nice of you to drop in. The real talent here is Will - he's one hell of a writer.

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Pedal Steel... &mdash 01/03/08 - 02:52:53 PM
...couldn't be more perfect. You do this style very, very well, Kevin. Sad tune. Sad love is better than none at all.

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Very kind comments Bob &mdash 01/03/08 - 04:58:07 PM
I wish I could play steel like that. It's been a year now that Will and I have been working together - funny it took so long to get started - but I owe it to MJ. His lyrics help me find my comfort zone.

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Another great song from Will.. &mdash 01/03/08 - 11:00:41 PM
...Lyrics/story makes complete sense and there are some beautiful images there...The arrangement fits perfectly, especially the bent guitar licks...a real pedal steel would be wonderful...maybe some day...(vocal pitch is iffy now and then, but easy enough to fix with a little more breath support. Sorry for the negative, but, well, it's important.) This is such a comfortable song and now I have listened to it three times and it just sticks in my head.
Peace.
Paul

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Good... &mdash 01/04/08 - 12:39:10 AM
...to hear from you Paul. As always, I thank Bud for finding the right sound to complement the lyrics. Glad you liked the images.

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Thanks for the comments Paul - &mdash 01/04/08 - 07:53:23 AM
you're always honest and I like that. Some voice lessons would probably be a good thing - or I suppose I could learn some pitch tweaking in GB.

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excellent &mdash 01/04/08 - 07:28:51 AM
lyrics with great feeling. A very emotional song altogether and you've sung and backed it extremely sympathetically.... excellent, regards M

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Thanks Maurice &mdash 01/05/08 - 07:41:54 PM
I value your opinion.

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Not much left to say .. &mdash 01/04/08 - 03:30:32 PM
.. other than "I agree" and enjoyed this alot. Really fine heartfelt song. The theme/concept/lyrics and delivery is what stands out most for me. Arrangement is sweet, nice attention to little variations throughout. Slight REM feel about this one in some pop/country elements..."man on the moon"

I'd like the chorus (which is great and mellow feel) to be a bit 'bigger' somehow (my taste).. so it falls back a bit more to the verses ..perhaps like Snow Patrol's "Run" or something... I hear it wanting to go that way feel wise because of the perc. picking up the pace at the chorus and then dropping back to slower pace afterwards.

A small observation in an already excellent song.

Happy New Year Bud.

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Cheers to you as well! &mdash 01/05/08 - 07:44:25 PM
Nice of you to stop by. I think you're right about the chorus - it could either be a little bigger or have more space around it - it's definitely the soul of the piece. Thanks for the comment.

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Bud Nice to hear ya &mdash 01/05/08 - 06:09:45 AM
Good song. Made me think of Neil Young a bit. Great guitars, too.
Once again, good to hear you again.
LL

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Thanks LL &mdash 01/05/08 - 07:45:56 PM
Real nice of you to stop by. Hope your year is off to a good start.

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Dano sounds cool &mdash 01/05/08 - 11:10:13 AM
Great tone and vibe on this with the Dano guitar.

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Hey there BossHook &mdash 01/05/08 - 07:48:21 PM
Just checked out your latest. Great tune. Thanks for stopping by - I love my Dano.

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This could have been &mdash 01/05/08 - 06:35:41 PM
a lost Robert Forster song (from the Go-Betweens)! More than a passing resemblance. One of your very best posts - excellent in every way.

Peter

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Gotta check out these Go-Betweens &mdash 01/05/08 - 07:51:44 PM
they seem to pop up with some frequency. Thanks for your kind comments. BTW - when I need a lift I still go back and listen to Let It Shine.

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I know that kind of love... &mdash 01/06/08 - 03:59:12 PM
And if this was half as well done as it is, I'd still listen to it because of that.

This is a great song. Nice Neil Young-ish rhythm guitar bed. Touch of John Cale in the vocal.

The lyrics are astonishingly perfect. "I'm just a fiend for everything" is great. The chorus is great.

That little bit of organ is also just right.

Ed




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Thanks Ed &mdash 01/06/08 - 07:36:36 PM
Your enthusiasm is really appreciated. This one happened quick and from the heart - for Will - and for me.

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wow &mdash 01/07/08 - 12:23:54 AM
credit the lyric with driving you to a great place
nice tune
great delivery and lyric
interesting how you got the peddle steel to work for you so well...
did you sculpt the loops
very well done
impressive
peace
tim

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Hi Tim &mdash 01/07/08 - 06:50:08 AM
I do credit the lyric. I got very lucky with the pedal steel and didn't have to tweak too much - just a little cut/paste/pitch shift.

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THis song is &mdash 02/20/08 - 07:35:21 PM
filled with life and emotion. Very beautiful! And loved the country feel.

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Very emotional &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:55:31 PM
and thought provoking song very well sang you have a nice voice production was sound.

Cheer Peace Dee.

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