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Title: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Cawproductions on January 28, 2020, 09:14:21 PM
Hi Guys n Girls.

Here is our latest track, something a little different from us, a bit more pop and indie style.
Lots of instruments we have never used before in here, horns, synth bass, etc

Not written about anything in particular just a fun song that bops a long nicely.
Its amazing what can come out if just putting a drum beat on and picking up a guitar.
Have included the Lyrics but they are completely made up.
Anyway, enjoy and feel free to comment, all welcome


Lyrics:

Verse:
My minds in a spin.
you caught me staring, by the look of your face its a sin.

Chorus:
You oughta know
You got me riding on the tip of your tongue
im watching everywhere you go
You oughta know
You got me hanging on every word and everywhere you go

Verse 2:
falling at your feet, can ya feel my passion
cant hide my looks of desperation

Verse 3:
When ya say hello, I feel the tension
i got moves you know that i cant mention

Bridge:
and when you turn around
and I catch your eye
I start to sweat and my pulse runs high
Coz you're the one that makes my heart beat right

Chorus:
You oughta know
You got me riding on the tip of your tongue
im watching everywhere you go
You oughta know
You got me hanging on every word and everywhere you go




Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Bostonfan2 on January 29, 2020, 02:48:00 AM
Great energy & super catchy! this ones a keeper on playlist :)
Nice job guys !!....Ray
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Jamie on January 29, 2020, 01:43:44 PM
@Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938) Hi guys, nice energy, bops along at a nice pace with a bit of drive. A touch of the Noel and Liam's in there ;) 8).Enjoyed it.

Nice one

Jamie
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: moraamarolaloba on January 29, 2020, 03:52:53 PM
Hola @Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938)
It's a very nice song, it is optimistic, young, full of that carefree vibration that always feels good.
Maybe I would add a bit of level to the synth bass...

Mora

Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Wicked Deeds on January 29, 2020, 05:58:50 PM
@Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938),

This one does exactly what it says in the tin.  I think that the musical performance is spot on but I believe that a better chorus is waiting to kick in immediately where your chorus ends.  That seems the the ideal place to take this home with a very uplifting anthemic  melody.  Otherwise, this is a very accomplished song!

Paul
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Sebandme on January 30, 2020, 12:28:21 PM
@Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938) I particular like the vocal and the melody! Good pace and a very pleasing listen. Well done right up my street!
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: cowparsleyman on January 31, 2020, 12:19:28 PM
@Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938) - blimey this is your best work to date exceptional in everything, honestly very good, especially BV’s and mix, can''t offer any ideas and certainly not Vicky nits.

Superb
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: LostBoy on February 01, 2020, 02:03:20 PM
Dudes!!! This is hands down my fave song of yours. Its brilliant...great singing! (I love the vocal layers.) Excellent instrumentation...no wasted space, concise, catchy as all hell. Perfect! Well done guys.🎶👊🏻🎶👊🏻🎶
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: shadowfax on February 01, 2020, 03:38:20 PM
this is way too catchy and should carry an earworm warning ;) ;D don;t need to listen again because it's goin round and round my head all the time...cannot crit this...you've cracked it good and proper..such a fab piece :) 8)
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: pompeyjazz on February 01, 2020, 09:32:33 PM
Brilliant catchy Indie vibe guys with a good dose of sixties influenced British pop chucked in for good measure. I thought that this was a really infectious piece and will be on my playlist for sure
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: PaulAds on February 02, 2020, 10:43:50 PM
Great sound and feel to this, fellas...right up there with the best you've done.

Lyrics often don't have to matter...i sometimes tie myself in knots with them...but there's a lot to be said for just getting the vibe going and not dragging things down and losing the spirit of the thing.

To my ears, it's better than 90% of what Oasis managed to produce, and they did ok out of it.

Cracking stuff!
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Yodasdad on February 03, 2020, 09:43:01 AM
This reminds me of something, someone...not sure who or what, don’t know really if it’s a band...maybe post 2000 pop rock is what I’m thinking. It’s got that kind of busted/McFly kind of vibe to it, which is the closest I can get.

Production wise, top class...as you say, bops along like a MoFo.

Well done guys.

Yodasdad
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: Cawproductions on February 04, 2020, 06:52:17 AM
Hi all,

Thanks for taking the time to listen through and commenting

Really pleased this came across as it did, as everyone noted, a bit of a departure from our usual stuff and a direction we will be following more in the future.

Also chuffed it got nominate for the song of the month. Thanks for that.

Started experimenting with instruments and sounds that I dont usually use in production but it seems to be working.

I dont get too hung up about lyrics as long as they work  but I do like an end to end product/song, ie, good arrangement and soundscpae.

Anyway, enough jibber jabber from me,

Thanks again.
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: PaulyX on February 04, 2020, 08:01:33 AM
Uber catchy upbeat indie in the vain of Cast or The Kooks or Dodgy etc - can imagine this belting out at a summer festival. Yep as has been said the lyrics are Gallagheresque (better than theirs in fact). Great rhythm and drive and I think this track is a good counterpoint to your rockier tracks.
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: MonnoDB on February 04, 2020, 08:02:13 AM
@Cawproductions (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20938) - Polished, super catchy track. Vocals outstanding and everything played to perfection.  You guys always produce quality stuff and this is up there with the best of them. I’ll be humming this all day..
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: adamfarr on February 05, 2020, 09:53:21 AM
You know I like a good lyric, but in this case I didn't care what they were - it was just an infectious and feel good power pop experience. Great vocal arrangements. Very Summery and cool (if that makes sense).
Title: Re: You Oughta Know - New track by AtticVibes
Post by: crystalsuzy on February 05, 2020, 12:18:43 PM
Yup! I gotta agree! this is a super infectious, catchy track that's very well put together. Loved the vocals...almost reminiscent of the Beach Boys, which is a real compliment IMO! that driving beat bops it along without a hitch  8) Will be listening to this one lots more  :-*