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I've really been getting into playing acoustic since the MJ coffee shop challenge; so here is another indie-folk-pop tune. I'm thinking Big Star meets Loggins and Messina (a very guilty pleasure). There are absolutely no production values to this, and it's fine with me.It's about a girl I know who is a really young single mom, awkwardly trying to figure out her next move. I think she'll be fine in the long run.
I had added drums, bass and piano to this but decided i preferred it stripped down. hope you like.
Lyrics:
you won't say where you've been
but everybody knows
you've been out with him
there's a little girl at home
but you dropped out of school
so you could work at night
Chorus:
you're life isn't going
how you thought it would
i hope that
you don't make the same mistakes i did
it's time to figure out
exactly what to do with you
and Stella too
your boy is finally home
a mustache on his face
so you kicked him to the curb
you got lots of bills to pay
childcare ain't cheap
what you gonna do?
Chorus:
you're life isn't going
how you thought it would
i hope that
you don't make the same mistakes i did
it's time to figure out
exactly what to do with you
and Stella too
what's your angle?
are you looking for attention?
you're not stupid
but i'm beginning to wonder
it's time to figure
out exactly what to do about
Stella too
Hardware:
mac mini, MXL USB mic, Kay acoustic, throat and fingers
Software:
GB4
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Stella Too &mdash 07/04/08 - 11:41:11 PM
You were rigth for not adding anything but harmony ..
definetly a very honest decent song my freind ..we
need alot of this relaxing thoughtful songs my freind
sure your vocal just awesome ..loved the lyrics and
the story with in ..not in my best shape at all ..so
it works fine here ..thank you for sharin !!!! [ Reply to This ]
feter &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:34:55 AM
......very nice &mdash 07/04/08 - 11:45:35 PM
Loved this one Michael. Great singing and guitar. Simple yet beautiful. Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing it. [ Reply to This ]
thanks gail60 &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:36:17 AM
one of your best michael &mdash 07/05/08 - 12:07:17 AM
thanks Bryn &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:38:09 AM
i love how you are the king of progressive electronic sounds, and yet you have such a wide array of musical history residing within you. thanks for listening. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Michael &mdash 07/05/08 - 07:54:34 PM
I don't think I am the king of anything actually but you are right about my diverse tastes, and this song of yours is up there with some of the best stuff I have ever liked [ Reply to This ]
beautiful &mdash 07/05/08 - 01:12:04 AM
dood! you don't need fancy production on this one. the music speaks for itself! i love this bone dry, all acoustic approach. great writing, well played. and wicked harmonies. really enjoyed this. [ Reply to This ]
oh yeah &mdash 07/05/08 - 01:15:04 AM
i forgot to mention the only blemish i noticed. near the end there's some sort of edit or glitchy sound. (almost like the sound of phantom power being shut off to a mic.) [ Reply to This ]
12parsecs &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:41:11 AM
thanks man. glad you liked. when i listen on headphones, the mix sounds so different than without (like the harmony sounds too loud). i think the glitch is me getting a fingernail caught on the strings or something; that chord change at the end just came to me at the moment and i botched it, but decided it was fine. thanks so much for listening. [ Reply to This ]
Okay &mdash 07/05/08 - 01:23:59 AM
I immediatley hear the Loggins and Messina influence.
very nice pickin sir.
It's kinda saddening when you come across a sad soul who is confused and lost to the world. Worse yet when you see them go deeper into the hole that hurts them the most. [ Reply to This ]
thanks Vic &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:43:00 AM
glad you liked. i actually don't know many L&M songs, but there are a few that get stuck in my head (even though we ain't got money...). thanks for listening. [ Reply to This ]
Lovely song Paul .... &mdash 07/05/08 - 02:24:51 AM
.... I mean Michael ;) You simply write one excellent song after another. This is another which has a very Beatly sound, although I can hear L & M in the downward run on the guitar. I am/was a huge L&M fan.
Really good post.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
you are &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:44:54 AM
too kind. it's pretty amazing how much your influences can thoroughly infest your soul huh? thanks a bunch. [ Reply to This ]
StellaToo &mdash 07/05/08 - 02:53:30 AM
Brilliant !!
Sounds really good. Love it. Singing Amazing Good lyrics too
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
thanks Dee &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:46:10 AM
luv it &mdash 07/05/08 - 08:16:24 AM
I listened without reading the description, and now going upon reading it, I say, absolutely, you nailed it without the accompaniment. I'm sure that would would have been cool as well, but what you've done here, is beautiful and intimate. Well done, more please [ Reply to This ]
here is &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:48:58 AM
the funny part: after recording the other parts that you can't here in this mix, i was thinking that I am terrible at ragtime-y piano and that I was going to ask you to play the part if I ended up going in that direction. i'm so happy thta you like the song. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 07/05/08 - 09:26:55 AM
song, soothing guitar work and very well performed. Sweet vocal harmonies with excellent lyrics. Classic tune. [ Reply to This ]
thanks Tokai &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:50:49 AM
Mmmm.... &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:03:16 AM
....I dream of chord progressions like this - and the ability to play finger pickin style. A sweet tune and love the double tracked vocals. Simple and understated and very good. As always:-))
Phil [ Reply to This ]
thanks Phil &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:54:22 AM
don't know when I picked up the finger picking, but it's actually really simple; when i hear others do it right i get green with envy. my version is super simplified (kind of fake actually). those type of chord progressions are the result of listening to american bands that want to be english bands trying to be american bands. or something like that. thanks again, really nice of you. [ Reply to This ]
I hear it all... &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:03:40 AM
...Chris Bell and Alex Chilton in the vocal blend, and Jim Messina in the guitar pattern, and that could be Chilton and Bell, too...
This is a really moving song, Michael. The lyrics are great. You've done a great job of delivering it sweetly, simply and directly...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
thanks Ed &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:56:37 AM
hard to escape the grasp of your influences sometimes. hadn't listened to it in awhile, but after your comment on my other acoustic number, i pulled ouyt Chris Bells record: heavenly. thanks for the reminder, and for listening and the kind words too. [ Reply to This ]
What a delightful song.... &mdash 07/05/08 - 10:30:00 AM
So gentle and kind in the way you sing the words.
A really nice song.... so very nicely done.
'great production values' aren't needed here--the sincerity rises above all that.
Thanks for sharing this here :) [ Reply to This ]
YAY! &mdash 07/05/08 - 01:36:52 PM
More Coffee House tuneage!
Lovely as is Michael. Sometimes stripped down is best.
Guitar playing is very nice, but I REALLY liked your vocal work in this friend!
Another worthy offering...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
This is a real sweet song &mdash 07/05/08 - 01:52:43 PM
I have a niece who fell into this same situation. Touching song. I hope things work out, too...
Doug [ Reply to This ]
One of the real ones &mdash 07/05/08 - 04:03:03 PM
That is, as in, the Real MacJams' Geniuses. Or is that genii? This is a no brainer download. Keep it up, Mikey! I like this style from you, you of the many styles... [ Reply to This ]
You know &mdash 07/05/08 - 05:19:10 PM
I can't think of anything witty to say at the moment either. But, this is a really excellent song. Just great.
I would actually like to hear the full version, too. If you're ever having a slow day, please post it.
Dave
BTW, I commented earlier, but it didn't register.
Great song, my friend. [ Reply to This ]
I came .... &mdash 07/05/08 - 11:17:24 PM
Very nice piece here &mdash 07/06/08 - 01:07:23 AM
Stella was my grandmother. Who is your Stella? If I never know, it's still a great song. Thanks for this. Terry [ Reply to This ]
hey! &mdash 07/06/08 - 08:12:24 PM
*Bows*
Michael, this is very good!
While others are stuck on sludgy, slimy things you keep on producing with ease and great great quality.
We are lucky to have someone like you!
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dude &mdash 07/06/08 - 09:47:37 PM
what an intimate song. i like it stripped down like this. don't touch it. great progression and stellar vocals. one of your best, michael. [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 07/07/08 - 06:04:28 AM
A very sensitive song. The nice subtle guitar picking and simple production suit it perfectly. Great job!
Thanks
Steve [ Reply to This ]
right then &mdash 07/07/08 - 09:29:56 AM
beautiful.... &mdash 07/07/08 - 08:33:09 PM
this must be &mdash 07/07/08 - 10:21:08 PM
Stella Too &mdash 07/07/08 - 10:42:01 PM
Beautiful. what a gorgeous thought behind the lyrics. A beautiful song, your voice and guitar were perfect. I really am a sucker for the "unplugged" versions of songs and this is wonderful. very nice little harmonies in there. thank you for sharing this. [ Reply to This ]
Stella Too &mdash 07/08/08 - 02:32:40 AM
dunno how I missed commenting on this. But I did.
Anyhow my thoughts Your voice just sends shivers down my spine on this one phew! Seriousely. Secondly the Guitar is pretty cool.
The Lyrics are brillant. You sang this sooo good.
Well done. You Rock! My most Fav upto date.
Thanks for the download.
Peace Dee [ Reply to This ]
Oops forgot. &mdash 07/08/08 - 02:40:42 AM
I did comment on inspecting further,
But I would have fav it and cound not see myself so thought I had not commented either, anyhow I have now. Must have been an oversight.
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I'm at a loss here Michael &mdash 07/08/08 - 09:24:44 PM
the insight and compassion in your lyrics and vocals make this a really powerful song. She's lucky you're around. Very nice guitar playing as well - reminded me of McCartney in a way. Excellent song. [ Reply to This ]
This &mdash 07/08/08 - 09:41:32 PM
definitely falls under the "great" category.Totally no-frills honest singing and playing.Can't get any better. [ Reply to This ]
wow! &mdash 07/08/08 - 11:46:08 PM
just delicious.... &mdash 07/09/08 - 09:06:42 AM
One Your Best &mdash 07/09/08 - 10:33:08 AM
Man... &mdash 07/09/08 - 11:15:22 AM
...this is really fine work...good choice on just the guitar (just my opinion)...says it all.
Reminds me a bit of early Crosby Stills and Nash...
I have a good friend who I'd like to play this to...your lyrics are superb... [ Reply to This ]
Hi Mike &mdash 07/09/08 - 10:07:38 PM
this is wonderful
I like the simplicity
when you have such talent as u do
simple stuff can be the best
although all u'r stuff is awesome
i really like this
peace out
tim
nice vocals [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 07/10/08 - 09:23:14 PM
Can't imagine this any other way than stripped down like this, which maybe means this is how it's supposed to be! Lovely lyrics, and really elegantly and honestly expressed sentiment. Nice guitar sound and playing, and your vocal on this is great - the harmony is spot on. very cool. Nicely done. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great feel &mdash 07/11/08 - 03:57:00 AM
Michael, your recent acoustic tunes are just soulful gems. You shine through on these songs---nothing to obscure the music.
I get a positive Elliot Smith vibe from this tune. Really like it.
-g [ Reply to This ]
Love the &mdash 08/04/08 - 10:12:10 AM
Guitar. Great harmony just a free flowing tune. Well done with some great writing as well.
Thanks and be well, Russ [ Reply to This ]
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definetly a very honest decent song my freind ..we
need alot of this relaxing thoughtful songs my freind
sure your vocal just awesome ..loved the lyrics and
the story with in ..not in my best shape at all ..so
it works fine here ..thank you for sharin !!!!
[ Reply to This ]