Under My Skin

jiguma

Genre: Rock

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I've been sitting on this for a while - recorded it in June this year after some unwanted online attention led me to some unresolved anger (which is now resolved btw).

Just Fenders and midi drums, played in at the keyboard.

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Lyrics

Under My Skin
© Neil Porter 2009

You’ve been sitting in your room somewhere
You’ve been up all night
But you’re getting nowhere
You’ve been trying to get under my skin
Well I just won’t give up
Well you can’t come in

You’ve been trying to get under my skin
You’ve been trying to get under my skin
You’ve been trying to get under my skin
Well I just won’t give up
Well you can’t come in

Do you have another life somewhere?
Are you all alone?
Do you hate it there?
You’ve been trying to get under my skin
Well I just won’t give up
Well you can’t come in

Maybe you dabble in deception
Could be you travel in disguise
It seems you’re after some attention
Maybe there’s just no reason why

You’ve been slipping on the slide these days
You can’t let go
You can’t keep away
You’ve been trying to get under my skin
Well I just won’t give up
Well you can’t come in

You’ve been waiting ‘til I drop my guard
You’re awake all night
And you take it hard
You’ve been trying to get under my skin
Well I just won’t give up
Well you can’t come in

Song Stats

Hits: 932
Comments: 89
Fans: 50
Plays: 160
Downloads: 38
Votes:
Uploaded: Sep 16, 2009 - 04:10:47 PM
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2009 - 04:33:06 PM Last Played: Nov 16, 2009 - 06:25:37 AM

Song License

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Fender Telecaster
Fender Precision Bass
Rode NT3 mic
G5 iMac
Behringer UB802 mixer/preamp
Yamaha PSR 360 midi keyboard

Software:

Logic Studio
Ozone 3

Comments

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	As usual is very very cool Neil... Always love a post from you. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	I especially love the full sound this has. The guitars are spot on and great lyrics to boot! Excellent Neil excellent! Really got the foot tapping with this one! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

jiguma	jiguma said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Thanks for the listen Mark When I got home last night I thought I was going to have to re-do the vocals, but with a little tweaking and almost forgotten magic spells in Logic, it came up OK. Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

SISTERS	SISTERS said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	mmmHMMM this is one of your best for me, neil. it's snappy, spiffy, spurky and just a treat to listen to. love the dronish harmony - very cool vocal attitude throughout. adding this to my MJams Sweaty Workout favorites. my body and i THANK YOU! anne Check out my latest song called HOW WOULD I KNOW

jiguma	jiguma said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Cheers Anne Don't know if you'll notice the changes from the version you heard many months ago Anne. Your support is always very much appreciated. N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Neil, I like... the sparse nature of this song. Guitars are sounding great... a bit of Stones feel. The song is a groover... not getting under my skin, but definitely getting in head. Love your vox harmonies, tight and edgy... cool. Jack Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

jiguma	jiguma said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Cheers Jack Groover is good. I've become nostalgic for the "old jiguma" style letely because most of my music is more "up" these days, but I do like a good groove. Thanks for the listen and comment. N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

slumbering	slumbering said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Great song, as usual! Although i am sorry about what inspired it, that this actually happened. Ugh! But you've made a pearl from scratchy sand, eh? :) Check out my latest song called Over the Sea

jiguma	jiguma said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Miri Thanks for dropping by here to have a listen. The incident(s) were not really all that significant when I think about them in the cool light of day some months down the track, but at the time I got really wound up about it. Good old scratchy sand! N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Sounds like... a lost Lennon/Harrison song from the 70's. An album filler, so to speak. But, I wish I could do that. Great full sound too. It'll be Spring when you come home. you lucky bastard Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

jiguma	jiguma said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Dave Thanks for the listen - "lost Lennon/Harrison song from the 70's" I like that :) We arrived home a day or two ago, and we have spring in full flight (32 degrees in Sydney yesterday!) - looking forward to a ummer of beach, music and (probably) bushfires. We're stocking up on marshmallows :) Cheers from Oz, N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Nice... Like this very much - thanks for sharing. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

jiguma	jiguma said 63 days ago (September 18th, 2009)
	Merci Pierre Thanks for listening. N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

awigze	awigze said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Classic Jiggie Glad ya got those issues resolved.... Man, this sounds great ... a fav for sure!!!! Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

jiguma	jiguma said 63 days ago (September 18th, 2009)
	Cheers Andy Glad you enjoyed it. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Moviz	Moviz said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Your Back with a bang Nothin to say except "Perfect" in every way and what a sound this is.... boy those harmonies! How many tracks are there Neil on those vocals? Fantastic, cheers M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

jiguma	jiguma said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Cheers Maurice. There are only 3 vocal parts, with a slight echo on the lead. I did a little fancy footwork with the high and low harmonies in Logic to get a fuller sound. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

thoddi	thoddi said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Keef I think I notice a tendency towards the rolling stones in your style lately. Both the drums... very Charlie Watts like, and the tele doing Keef sort'a riffs... Very cool. I'm a stones addict, so I dig:) Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

jiguma	jiguma said 63 days ago (September 18th, 2009)
	Hi Thor I was never a huge Stones fan, but I always had a lot of time for their rhythm section (including Keef). The Tele makes me play this stuff - I have no control over it :) Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Feter

Feter said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)

Under My Skin
WO ...welcome back Neil ...now this rock so good
what a bass and drums set for a rockin rollin ..
the Tele sing so good ..as a special vocal work
what a tasty tone ...a master touch all over ..
(some Byrds line changes ) kudos ..a song to be
heard over a classic radio ...thnx alot for
sharin such gem !!!!

Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

jiguma	jiguma said 61 days ago (September 20th, 2009)
	Thanks Feter Not just for this comment, but for your unwavering support over such a long time. Very much appreciated. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Macaudion

Macaudion said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)

...dammit
,,,dammit...
... Ya only left that word out, but I practiced the chorus line with it in, so just always, it's perft!... LOL

Now, for me, this tune works to speak to everyone I know (including me) at some frustrating point during the term of any ongoing involvement. Awesome piece of work, Neil! Diggn it, big time! It's got a summertime vibe to it or maybe I'm having a summertime head-set! Regardless, it's working to bounce away all things related to seasonal darkness! Love it! Thanks! Macca

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Macaudion	Macaudion said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	less than an hour ago there was only one comment, Neil! That says mostly everything one would think to want to hear, know, huh... Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

jiguma	jiguma said 61 days ago (September 20th, 2009)
	Mr M! Thanks for dropping by and giving this over-ripe little song a listen. Glad it shivered your timbers. Sorry about the "just-aposition" ;) Cheers from sunny Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

gail60	gail60 said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Well you did it!!! Now this song is under my skin. What a Cool song Neil! Great beat and love your voice and harmony. This is the kind of song I will listen to over and over and never get tired of. Great job! Check out my latest song called Sweet September

jiguma	jiguma said 61 days ago (September 20th, 2009)
	Thanks Gail Now if you can just find a million like-minded people, I'll be a star ;) Seriously, thanks for the listen and nice comment. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

The Orbiting

The Orbiting said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)

Not Fair
I'm just realizing what an unfair advantage you have, because not only are you a great lyricist and songwriter, but you're a bassist under it all and these days I'm just realizing how much heavy lifting a good bass line does.

So, take away the really catchy lyrics and snappy vocal and pretty damn good lead guitar and your gift for great rhythm tracks and you're on the same field as everyone else, Porter! :-p

I missed the hijinks this June, but I'm not surprised to see you channeled a negative experience into something positive. I agree with the people who are saying this sounds like a lost George Harrison track, but I often think that about your songs, which is obviously a huge compliment.

Nice to be hearing your music, Neil. One of the best parts about being back around these parts. --L

Check out my latest song called Mayday

jiguma

jiguma said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)

Lisa!
Good to see you around MJ - it's been a while. Hijinks? June? I missed them too ;)

We seem to have fortuitously decided to post at the same time, and it is good to see your chirpy comment here. I can see it in lights now: "bass player makes good" - bass players may hold everything together, but, in my experience at least, they rarely get the girls like vocalists and lead guitarists do/did. But this has nothing to do with why I am now transformed into a guitarist - way too old for that to be an issue anymore. I have to say that bass playing has something "deep" (no pun intended) about it, but the sheer joy and exuberence of playing lead breaks leaves bass a little in the cold.

I'm ranting - it's way past wine o'clock (my only excuse).

I notice the ranks of "old-timers" are rapidly thinning here at MJ - hang in (t)here, maybe we're the only ones left.

2010 reunion coming up in February - see you there.

Cheers,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Marlon	Marlon said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Nice one Nice full sound Love the lines Do you have another life somewhere? Are you all alone? Do you hate it there? Well done and keep up the good work Check out my latest song called osx86 (pt2) kalyway 10.5 - 10.5.5

jiguma	jiguma said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	MArlon Glad you enjoyed it. N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 65 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	epidermis irritants excellent rocker Neil. super guitar work, the rhythm approach is cool. and the lead lines plus tone are great. Plus, the vocals on the chorus is huge! loved it! Check out my latest song called November

jiguma	jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Cheers Vic amazing how some people can really bug you into writing a song! I just realised some innocent bystanders might think this is about them - oops, I hope I haven't upset anyone :( Glad you liked the bits and pieces here Vic. Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

alfalpha

alfalpha said 65 days ago (September 17th, 2009)

welcome back!
Neil,
I really like your use of 'double/triple up' vocals in the verse, as well as the harmonies in the chorus. This technique REALLY suits your vocal style.

As for the song, what can I say which hasn't already been said?
Good catchy chorus, lyrics (as per usual) are great...

Thanks for uploading!
Cheers,
Alf

Check out my latest song called Mania- w/DavisAmerica-The 'Sprout' Remix

jiguma

jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)

Alf
I'm glad you liked it. I miss the days when we could discuss songs over a glass or two (or three). I also miss the days I could say "hey Alf, can you do some keys on this?" and get a meisterwerk in return. I also miss the yummy meals and stuff.
We really should get together soon. It would be great to see you both again (although if you're not careful we might have to make you watch our iPhoto slide show :)

Thanks for listening and a big hi to Jane.

Cheers from the Deep South,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

dantimmermans	dantimmermans said 65 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	tasty lead guitar I enjoyed this track a lot, vocal sound is excellent Check out my latest song called From The Fire (Alt)

jiguma	jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Cheers Dan It sounded a lot better when I came back to it than I remembered - amazing what a few months to clear out your ears can do. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Alimar	Alimar said 65 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Your Sound It continues to get better and better, my friend from Down Under™ Thanks for being you! Al Check out my latest song called Wingiggle [The I Keep Losing My Place Mix] v3

jiguma	jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks for the listen Al I keep plugging away at getting the sounds right Al - maybe I am getting somewhere. Each new song usually has something new I'm trying out - MJ has been a great opportunity for me to learn stuff that I would otherwise have never even considered. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

VillageIdiot	VillageIdiot said 65 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Licky Not the first to mention it, but those lead licks are beautiful Neil. I love the tone on them too. (The artist formerly known as Mandolinquent). I love the linear feel of this... especially the bass. It gives the whole thing a nicely menacing air. It's a great expression of the kind of late night world of strangeness that happens online... Check out my latest song called Cakeless

jiguma	jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	William The A.F.K.A.M. - shouldn't you have just chosen a symbol or something? :) Thanks for having a listen - I'm having a lot of fun doing this stuff. Shame I can't convert it into a multi million dollar empire, but I'll get over that I'm sure. Glad you enjoyed this one - cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Skean	Skean said 65 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Welcome back I love this one, have noting to say about the mix more then its in my headphones perfect, thanks a lot for sharing, DL,d. Peace Kenta Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

jiguma	jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	My pleasure Kenta I'm happy. Thanks, N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

blindsidedpoets	blindsidedpoets said 65 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Under My Skin This song should be posted as a link every time anyone is facing a troll! I don't know if that's what it really is about, but it really makes me feel that way... way to evoke! Check out my latest song called Sorry (Bracelet of Hope Version)

jiguma	jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Cheers Nigel That would mean more plays, so bring on the trolls :) Thanks for dropping by. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)

Outlet
I dig the lead guitar licks that pop in and out over the nicely even straight ahead mix. The "maybe you" break is my fav moment, and the simply put emotional outbursts of the lead gtr. The vocals have a few notes fairly low in your range, would've boosted them a tad, maybe exhaled in exasperated and angered ways to add a layer of vocal emotion (which is even and unflapped, like the lyrics suggest), but I have a feeling there was real anger there and would've liked to feel a vocal outburst somewhere to have a better feeling of the reserve you were trying to maintain, if that makes sense. Very solid track.

Ah, if the world could resolve anger thru music. What a place it would be. We'd have sing-offs instead of war. Cool idea, huh? I can imagine the planet, visited by Kirk and Spock, on a star Trek episode. Can't really imagine it here, sadly.

Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

jiguma

jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)

Tobin
I've been working through replying to comments for an hour or more to reach yours.

First, thanks for the very kind comment and suggestions. You've been a big part in my progress with music since I started playing again, and any suggestions are taken seriously. I was going to raise this a few steps to make the low vocal notes better, but couldn't face re-doing the guitars. Maybe for the CD ;)

Dubya and Osama in a singout in 2001 - I'd like to have seen that! Might have saved a whole lot of pain - assuming Dubya could sing of course.

Thanks again.

Cheers from Oz,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

kingbee	kingbee said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	skin Great stuff. The guitars sound great but don't carry the melody. Your vox do that brilliantly. Love the double tracking. Did you stick some phaser or chorus on them? Like the lyrics very much Nice one cheers Check out my latest song called Dr.Thunderball-Bond theme challenge

jiguma	jiguma said 56 days ago (September 26th, 2009)
	KB pleased you enjoyed it. The vocals have a little delay and a little of the Logic "Ensemble" plugin - no phaser or chorus. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

ktb	ktb said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	under my skin resolution thru music. works for me :-) solid solid rocker. The backbeat, the stylish riffin, the layered vox all combine to put this over the top. Nice one oh yeah, that tatsy bass line helps too. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

jiguma	jiguma said 56 days ago (September 26th, 2009)
	Thanks John Despite the lyrical content, this was a lot of fun to do. N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

magnatone	magnatone said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Under My Skin GREAT to see something new from you Neil!! I think it's one of my faves (i know i know, i probably always say that with your music!) Terrific Listen - thanks! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

jiguma	jiguma said 56 days ago (September 26th, 2009)
	Karen Thank YOU for being such a consistent supporter of what I do. any more AG opportunities, count me in! N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Parichayaka	Parichayaka said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Catchy tune! Really like the upbeat rhythm in the vocals. Catchy and fun to listen to, despite the uncomfortable reality behind it! This certainly sounds like you've gotten over it and found your inner poise again. The mix sounds great too, warm but distinct with all instruments recorded with perfect timing. Way to go! Check out my latest song called f12

The Fritters	The Fritters said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	cool! Yeah, one of your best. Really great harmonies. I would have cut it shorter but it's still quite groovy. Good show, pip pip cheerio! Check out my latest song called Down to the Core

Ren-Tin-10	Ren-Tin-10 said 64 days ago (September 17th, 2009)
	Great tune! Fav'd and DL'd. Cheers, Jim Check out my latest song called SR-71

MannequinRaces	MannequinRaces said 64 days ago (September 18th, 2009)
	Oh! Wow! That's a nice production Neil. Everything sounds great! Nice attitude! Very well mixed and that guitar playing is tasty! This is one of your best sir! Check out my latest song called Lost At Sea

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 64 days ago (September 18th, 2009)
	Glad you are back Solid tune. Well put together. Masterful as always. Check out my latest song called I have Been Away (LIOLI, Late Entry)

guitapick	guitapick said 63 days ago (September 18th, 2009)
	Resolved... ...sweet rock n' roll, Neil. Love that Tele... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Sigmund	Sigmund said 63 days ago (September 19th, 2009)
	Under My Skin Neil this is a really cool song. I like how you settle into that super cool rhythm, and you did a great job phrasing your lyrics - your vocal performance is excellent. I would say its one of your best for sure. Nice guitar work too. thanks for the share - Sig Check out my latest song called End of a Season

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 62 days ago (September 19th, 2009)
	Neil production and performance is tops, this is a really cool groove you've set as well. glad to see you back. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

michael2	michael2 said 61 days ago (September 20th, 2009)
	cool almost reminded me of Dire Straits when it first started. it's weird, when I listen to your music I know that you are coming at it from a completely different view point, but I hear elements of some post punk bands like Television and the Talking Heads. great bridge BTW. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

Char	Char said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	Nice job, Neil. Love your stuff. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

lengold	lengold said 61 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	Really enjoyed this Neil and I am sure that it is a definite grower. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

tempie	tempie said 60 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	this is under MY skin... catchy as hell, great r&b groove, then a country fried break worthy of the eagles. Dan Was WISHES he wrote this. Fantastic dude, DL'd. Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 60 days ago (September 21st, 2009)
	Your brand of rock n roll is exactly what I like.We must have listened to the same bands growing up.This is one of the coolest things that I've heard from you.I love that Tele sound.I can hear Steely Dan, The band, Talking Heads... but you have a style all your own.Great! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

crissew	crissew said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Fun light rock with a catchy hook. Sounds good. Enjoyed it. Thanks for the great post. Wouldnt change anything. Check out my latest song called There Was A Time w/ kevmikwa

crissew	crissew said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Just noticed other people thought this song was dark. I didnt get that vibe, maybe it is just me. To me it was more of a sassy song about getting rid of some clingy woman. Check out my latest song called There Was A Time w/ kevmikwa

futzpucker	futzpucker said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	You're in another league now Your songs are more and more professional sounding, and this might be the best overall sounding song you've posted. Everything works in this song, and everything is crystal clear. Great way of handling your frustration, too, Neil. Turn it into art. That's brilliant. Excellent song, very well executed. Congrats. Check out my latest song called Just As It Is

JasonGoodman	JasonGoodman said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	great Nice song Neil. It also reminded me of Dire Straits. Love the bass line. So you run your guitars through the keyboard? I mean your keyboard is your audio interface? Check out my latest song called The Bells

jiguma

jiguma said 60 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)

Hi Jason
Thanks for the listen. No, the keyboard is used for the drums. I played the drums in using the keyboard - usually I do one drum at a time (start with the kick drum, then the snare, then hihats and finally add highlights with toms and other cymbals). It works for me, and I find it quite efficient. The guitar tracks are played into my iMac via my Behringer interface - all the sounds are set using Logic settings.
Cheers,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

snowdragon	snowdragon said 59 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	Excellent Jig You're really hitting your stride these days :) Check out my latest song called The Wolf 7

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 59 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	toe tapper Cool song, Neil. The lead guitar chops are perfect. Subtle and really help to boost the track. Harmonies are a nice addition, too. I'd love to hear a little piano on this. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

blaky smith	blaky smith said 59 days ago (September 22nd, 2009)
	So rock Very cool track Neil. You have made here a great performance on every way. I like the rhythm and all sounds very clear and very pro, with an excellent mix, a pleasure to listen this jewel. Glad you are back et bonjour de la France ! Marc Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

Roxylee	Roxylee said 57 days ago (September 24th, 2009)
	Neil, this is cool You turned an aggravating situation into a groovy song- kudos! It sounds great! I have a question- how can drums be played at the keyboard? Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

jiguma

jiguma said 57 days ago (September 24th, 2009)

Roxylee
Glad you liked it.

I use Logic Pro 8, but I'm sure you can use a midi keyboard for playing drums in GB and the like. You need to open a virtual instrument track and load it up with one of the virtual drum kits available - not sure what's there in GB, but I'm sure there's one there somewhere. If you enable the track for recording, and play notes on the keyboard, you should hear various drum sounds through your phones/speakers. It's then just a matter of doing a track of kick drum, one of snare etc until you have a brilliant drum track.

Works for me, and worth some experimentation.
N

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

DWL	DWL said 57 days ago (September 25th, 2009)
	I wish I could do that People get under my skin all the time and I don't let it go. Lovely relaxed feel despite the lyrics. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

michaelkoppenheffer	michaelkoppenheffer said 56 days ago (September 25th, 2009)
	Great Band Feel As someone trying to come to terms with Logic Studio and making it sound organic, the natural-sounding (and yes, a little Stones-y) groove of this track is an inspiration. Enjoyed the whole thing but I'm especially partial to the bridge, like a few other commenters. Check out my latest song called Alma Mahler Sings to P. Diddy

Calchas	Calchas said 48 days ago (October 3rd, 2009)
	Yeah! Glad you're back bro! Love the way you bend those Fenders in this. Nice vocal melody too. Very infectious! Be well! Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

echoroom	echoroom said 41 days ago (October 10th, 2009)
	I've been avoiding you... ... cause I forgot about the vocal I owed you - i'll use the move to Kenya as an excuse .... anyway, had to comment on this great track. Lovely light feel, lovely mix, great concise lyric .... this is an AOR hit waiting to happen. Great work Neil. And,er, sorry ... Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

jiguma	jiguma said 41 days ago (October 11th, 2009)
	Thanks for the visit Steve I wouldn't worry too much about that particular song - we're getting it sorted live now. Absolutely not a problem. Ahhhh - if only I knew how to get airplay for my music (apart from Blaine and local radio0! Cheers from Oz, N Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

egobandit	egobandit said 40 days ago (October 11th, 2009)
	Jiguma This one takes no prisoners, Im not sayng it should of happened to you, but look at the results I think one of your greatest songs Excellent!!!! Check out my latest song called Green Bug

Monkaton	Monkaton said 36 days ago (October 16th, 2009)
	Good One! A good song, a good arrangement and everything sounds good. I also liked your harmonies on the chorus. Way to go! Check out my latest song called Darkness of the Night

ste	ste said 33 days ago (October 18th, 2009)
	lovely laid back feel to the music juxtaposing. cool track Check out my latest song called sweet potatoes

sloparts	sloparts said 31 days ago (October 20th, 2009)
	Rock on Brother Love the song. Been there had that problem and never knew how to deal with it. Fenders and drums, sounds very good Neil. Kudos on all counts my friend. Great lyrics and the song just works. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 27 days ago (October 24th, 2009)
	JJ Cale like Groove feel! Very nice. Great production. Nice bluesy transitions. Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 21 days ago (October 30th, 2009)
	Dan-ish :o) Nice tune, catchy and strong! Like the tone of the guitar a lot. A always high quality!!! Check out my latest song called I`m Gone

mikkinylund	mikkinylund said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Wow Love your work with the Fenders, as well as your awesome vocal work. I'll tell you, this is a HIT. In my own own noble ears one of the best you've contributed thus far. I love this so much. Great work!!! Check out my latest song called Fairyland (Satumaa)

	IdleBel10 said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Professional Great guitar sound and drum mix. well under -awesome ending Check out my latest song called Opus Seven (Unmarked Grave)

SISTERS	SISTERS said 11 days ago (November 9th, 2009)
	this song is a regular part of my life it's STILL good! Check out my latest song called HOW WOULD I KNOW

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Name: Neil Porter

My old bio page looked pretty out of date, so it’s time for a new one: For the full story, see my interview in the MacJammer Blog "The Jiguma Is Up" by Tobin Mueller. I started to learn guitar when I was about 10 – but didn’t last long be... [see more]

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