Fhaos, Hi yes I asked Arkwright if he'd write something for the competition and he did and then I wrote the tune to it. Some slight alterations and we were there. Tried to keep it mellow yet with some energy. thanks
Skub, delighted to have brought back memories of your youth, summers seem to go on forever when you're young.
Paulski,
One of your best melodies and vocals Neil - great lyrics.
Perfect length Grin And the guitars (and the bass!) were worth every minute of listening
Cheers for that great feedback
PompeyJazz, melodic and all that - delighted it hot the spot.
PaulyX - happy/melancholy wistfulness... a Ray Davies feel - indeed Kinks, Aztec Camera with motown beat :-)
Moomond, thanks for your feedback, Arkwright does have a way with words and imagery
My dear Count, thanks for your great comments, although i fear any tag as favourites will doom it and the pollsters seem to always get it wrong!. I just liked the idea of putting a solo over the first chorus as a way of tightening the anticipation of the chorus when it arrived after the second verse. "Best song I've heard from you" thanks you very muchly,
Darren, delighted it made you :-) easy when you've got quality lyrics to write to. A small point there's no electric guitars on here apart from the bass, all acoustics either 12 or 6 string. its probably the 12 string that sounds more strident and electric like i think
Morefrog "- feels super 'summery' and has an lovely feel to the song" thanks for that feedback
tina m "Some great melodies & lovely acoustic lead parts here & I love the big thumping bass guitar" re the lyrics Steve did some reworking to add in a couple of lines rather than me. re acoustic strumming i kind of know where you are coming from as they chanson quite percussive and clutter uo the mx so i did spend a fair bit on that......
Movin'
Beautiful song. Makes me feel young again, feel like I'm a 15 year old on my summer holidays.
great feedback thanks
PaulAds , thanks a lot i'm delighted with your comments
Marrianna, thanks and yes the Kinks are right in there, especially the pre-chorus progression and BV's. i couldn't even begin to think what it would actually sound like with them
Bin, thanks for that, including the kiss of death. the acoustic solos were pretty much one take and on an early demo and i just though, whilst not perfect they worked, and the fade out seemed to suit the 60's vibe
Yodasdad, thanks, please you liked the tune, arrangements and chord changes.
And thanks to again to Arkwright for the platform and being so easy to work with.
Neil