oh man do I love this one. indie country. "if i had a nickel for every dime i don't i'd be doing much better
about fifty percent" what an awesome line. great work michael. would love to hear some slide geetar over this. the cow foley at the end is perfect. it almost sounds like they're singing.

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i like that line too. i thought about adding some slide (like really sloppy, sorta distorted, could have been on an early beck record type of slide); but didn't feel like busting out the interface and tuning the guitars. if you want to throw some down, that would be awesome. the song is in F.

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Nothing fake about it. I think country's all in the attitude, and the storytelling, and this is a great story in images. Lovely lines in there ("my visions getting worse each day/i can't really see/my contact lens is dry inside my eye" - perfect!) and a nice country melody. Good cow! Very cool. Peace.


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glad you approve. I like the lyrics in this one myself (which is rare for me). thanks for listening.

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When you sing: "... But that's okay...".. that's so great.. a great melody piece there.... I like the style of music.... And the bass is playing good... Great song...

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for listening. so glad you liked it. i had a blast throwing this together. the bass is the motown bass in Gb run through the "deep bass amp." really happy you liked the vox too.

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MAN !!!! this is super ...your vocal so cool here ..
is there a style you are not great with it ? you so
cool man ..such a country rockin wish the radio full
of such style man ...would suggest a tele sound with
you answering ..or a honky tonk piano ...a fiddle
a banjo ..to took it away from the petty or the Byrds
..just cool man ..thnx alot for sharin !!!!!

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i would love to have fiddle on this, but don't have one (and hate the sounds of the software fiddles). i think horns could be cool too. i had a good time recording this one, so glad you liked it.

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The drums are pretty nice. I would have thought of going to the ride in the chorus, and maybe in the verses sticking in a little high hat there. Not enough cymbals to my taste, but nice little lead turnaround beats, and it's clear you're thinking like a drummer. Not so fancy that it overwhelms the song but with little change-ups here and there. All-in-all, another super song with a really good performance and production to back it up.

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you know i tried to work in some cymbals, but they just sounded so fake. i think i'm going to try addictive drums and see if i have any luck (you can change the mic placement). as for a ride and high hats, that's where i was having problems thinking like a drummer. so i opted for the stray cats type of setup, although when i listen to it now, there's something faux cajun about it. thanks for listening.



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...and relate totally...

I like the way the drums kick the piece along, and to my unpracticed ears they sound like a real drummer. Maybe a real drummer just getting the song under his belt, and the next take he'd start taking some chances and getting fancier, but this might be the take you'd end up using 'cause he kept it in the pocket and supported the vocal.

That said, on my headphones I could've used a bit more of the vocal(s). I accidentally started listening with the volume rather low, and it seemed like the drums were slightly overpowering the singing. I like the vocals and the lyrics, so i don't want that happening.

Really well written tune. I'm glad you have mentioned that essential capo, but a real musician would've told us WHAT capo. What GAUGE capo, huh? And a Kay acoustic...well now... I once had the extended loan of a Kay bass...

Ed

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you're absolutely right about the drums being loud. i don't think the vox are too quiet, it's just that dang snare. i've been getting sick of the drum loops. so I figured i need to learn how to throw something together.

the capo huh? can't remember, but i believe that it had some sort of nature scene on the packaging, it costs $17 and there is no elastic involved. the death metal kid at the counter said "all you guys buy that one."

so glad you liked the lyrics, they're my favorite part. and i would love to get a hold of an old Kay bass. thanks for listening and commenting.

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This is top notch alt country pardner! Great song.

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really glad you liked the song. thanks for the comment.

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.. a toe tappin and a two steppin .... I like the idea of a slide on this too .... maybe a little cowbell .. heh heh .... there was a time where I used to go to the country bars with my cowboy (girl) hat and boogie ... ah yes those days ..... luvvved old "bossie" throwing her two cents in at the end too !

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glad you liked. slide would be good, although i haver to confess my aversion to the cowbell. a cow is way better in the long run. thanks for listening.

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I enjoyed this one.
Singing, guitars, bass, vocals, melody are right on.
I agree the drums seemed a bit loud.
My favourite line is "my contact lens is dry inside my eye."
This line warrants the designation "classic"...made me laugh

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I'm a huge alt country fan and this fits right in there. I, too, am trying to use Midi for drums. I think you've done an excellent job creating a realistic shuffle. Midi can be so mathematically precise that you lose a lot of feel, but you managed to keep this loose. How? Do you do all the drums on one track or seperate each piece? I usually do all on one, but will start doing one piece per track. The cymbals sound awful in GB, but I think if I put them on their own track I may be able to effect them enough to sound at least less like midi cymbals. Keep me posted with your midi escapades.

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Imputtin it onmy Ipod Im singing this everyday and to everyone excellent song the cow is classic! Every one I know is going through this including me! I hope your just singing about it!

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you didn't tell me you put this up. Great track - perfect bounce and swing to the arrangement. Excellent lyrics - "I got nothing left but time and time ain't on my side" is classic.
It's fun having a face and a vibe to put to the music. Had a great time last night.

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Wise lyric,authentic American accent - you fucking nailed it. Mah most positive vibe unto ye and yours.


Bonnie Prince Johnny (May Jah Glorify Him)

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...I'm so late getting here friend. This is a real hoot Michael!

I love your vocals on this one. The harmonies are so rootsy sounding. And they lay perfectly over the music bed.

Nice toe-tapping rhythm section throughout...Yes...Good stuff!

Be well friend!

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i mean it ... write something I CAN LOATHE !! ... reminds me of beaatles 65 album ... dunno why. : -]

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comparison. should have sang it like Ringo. thanks for listening.

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