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Songwriter Forum => Feedback on Finished songs => Topic started by: nooms on October 18, 2019, 12:16:34 AM
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wotcha folks
heres a first outing for a new song from neil and myself.
fingers crossed it hits the spot for you..
all comments or complaints welcome..
music & instruments by neil connor
words & vocals by nooms
hope you enjoy
https://soundcloud.com/nooms-1/thebluesdontnoomsconnor/s-xe69V
THE BLUES DONT
id say its good to know you, but you wont thank me for that
theres a snake deliberates ,beneath my hat
no way off the headland, no matter what they said man
when the lights go down..
its cheaper in the winter, cos no one wants to go there
when you get there you wont wanna leave
the tiny shop is closing, maybe im supposing
that the blues dont go anywhere without me
i was following the starlings, lead me to this place
i like a little murmuration and throwing shapes
always on my coat tails couldnt tell you why
that beacon sweeps the hurling waves , a grown mans lullabye
its cheaper in the winter, cos no one wants to go there
but if your losing light you wont wanna leave
the tiny shop is closing, a little bird has spoken
that the blues dont go anywhere without me
im noah vale and im yachtless
i should be blessing my soul , ill never be, lonely
call me mr harshly dunbye, burying a dream
the blues dont, go anywhere, without me.
nooms/connor ©2019
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Hi @nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264) and @Neil C (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18856)
You guys are knocking out some top quality collaborations. I was just listening to "Want My Share" again the other day. I love the sleazy, laid back feel to this with that unmistakeable Nooms vocal and the whole thing just sounds like it's so easy for you guys. Some lovely guitar work here with funky elements and a great bass line. Keep em coming guys as I'm really enjoying them :)
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Some great guitar work here (and bass guitar). I like the instrumental drop-out in the second half of the 2nd chorus, reminding listeners of the introduction once more.
The laid-back vocal suits the song, background harmony vocals are subtle and have been well delivered. Good chorus build up to the key lyric ”the blues don’t go anywhere without me”.
A well-crafted & performed piece!
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How funky was that then??? very cool vocal over a rather spiffing instro backing...super stuff guys...
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Wotcha - @nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264) - I just love your voice, very infectious, and perfectly suited to the songs you sing. I can't think of anything you need to do with this, super guitar work.
Lavly.
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Hi guys, nice collaboration! Steely Dan vibe to the playing and a Paul Buchanan (The Blue Nile) vibe to the vocals. Love it!
Cheers
Jamie
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mmmm lurverley guys ;D ;D . Great mix/arrangement/production etc.... Your vox is the dogz Nooms. As always ;D
Great bass playing...nice performance ;D and a great bit of strumming there Neil. Especially liked the little break around 2.33,
and the way it picked back up again....delicious ;D . A very satisfying listen, a joy, a treat....I could go on ;D . But I'll leave some
for others ;D ;D
Loved it........but I'm a bit deaf so it might just be mediocre ;D ;D ;D
xx
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that the blues dont go anywhere without me
Man what a great fecking line that is. In fact all the lyrics are stellar IMHO
And a great track - Neil's awesome guitar and bass et al. Then the superb vox.
This stuff is in a class of its own guys ;D ;D
Paul
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Yo @Neil C (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18856) and @nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264)
As ever Neil,great sounding guitars,very tastefully played man.
Nooms vocals add that touch of the usual and the exotic. Love those twisting,turning wonderfully oblique lyrics. The listener can try to figure them out,or just enjoy the roll and the flow of the words.
With snakes under hats and birdlife mentioned,I reckon it's about a bad safari experience. :)
A couple of minor points,if I may be so rude? I'd like nooms vocal up a teeny bit when the backdrop gets busy and I thought the sudden ending let the track down a little.
That aside fellas,much enjoyed. 8)
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Hi, All
Thanks for listening and your great feedback
John, I don't know if it is easy for us, nooms spends a long time working things out once I send him a demo backing, but I have to agree it does sound like its meant to be!
And there is at least one more in bespoke development and then one more to complete our second EP :-)
Steve, thanks for the listen and comments, yes as you said its all to build to the payoff line..
Shadowfax, thanks delighted it hit that funkometer!
CPM, thanks a lot for those kind words
Paul, Steely Dan is praise indeed. Re vocals I'm, not up to speed with the Blue Nile, I hear a little bit of Elbow without the Manc accent..
Bin, thanks for your thoughts and I agree with the comments about nooms vocals too
Paulski, 'This stuff is in a class of its own guy' wow thanks for that
Skub - 'wisting, turning wonderfully oblique lyrics' indeed. I'll look at the mix and ending.
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Top quality tune.
Early lyric reminded me of a toy my kids used to have whereby if you pulled the string...Woody from Toy Story would exclaim "there's a snake in my boot" or something
Vocal and lyric is really loaded with character and cool lines.
Guitars and Bass are brilliant and I thought the strings were super and added a new dimension too.
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@Neil C (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18856) and @nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264)
Cool, minimal production. Ideal introduction before the vocals come in. Bass, guitar and drums leading to "cheaper in the winter" are ideal. "The blues don't go anywhere without me. that's a great lyric. highlights for me are the restrained guitar that builds as the track progresses. Nooms as ever, you're an intriguing lyricist/vocalist and melody writer. Production is crystal clear. I always love the addition of backing vocals. Attention to detail that shows you have gone the extra mike and cared for the song that has been presented.
Quality work guys!
Paul
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Wow - this is super! Great vocal and such a cool vibe to the whole song. That guitar work is fantastic! I'm guessing from the comments that you guys collaborate a lot? It shows - you make a great team! I'll be checking out some of your other stuff for sure. Really enjoyed this!
K
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Like this very much. Particularly the lyrics. The title is one of those that just insists you listen to the track... 'The Blues Don't... what?' You have to listen to find out. I was at first fearful we'd be in for a 12 bar pattern from the title but actually I love the chord progressions and Neil's distinctive playing shines through too. Classy track, great vocal, very balanced production - and them lyrics will stick with me.
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Very funky bass and love the drums. This is a top top collab. I am most impressed. Well done guys. Oh and some hot solo guitar.
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That's a great funky bass sound for a start, then muscular guitars of a rock variety make me wisely conclude this may well be funk-rock! ;D Very much like the understated chorus hook line. Accomplished musicianship throughout, and very earthy vocal that suits this down to the ground
You use that solo to introduce the M8 really skillfully, and build well with all that layering towards the end. Felt I was in very safe hands!
This sounds like a hit record from the late 70's. I am not even sure what is in the charts anymore, but maybe it is time for stuff like this to make a big comeback! Very good song which I enjoyed immensely.