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Title: Thank You!
Post by: Skub on January 03, 2019, 10:55:19 PM

Yo good people.  :)

I've been a little sporadic with my posting on the forum,since late last year. The usual stuff where life gets in the way of plans.  :D All my music gear has been in storage for months and I've missed you lot too,but,right now I'm pleased to accept some normality.

Anyways,for health reasons I've had to make a few ...er adjustments to my lifestyle,one of them being 'advised' to distance myself from my old friend alcohol. Man I love to drink and I've been putting it away in increasingly large quantities over the last years. I've been dry since September and I'm feeling damn good,so I'm trying to hold onto that one!  :D

The song was born from that kind of emotion. I love walking and it makes me feel good,since I don't have a deity to thank,I wrote a song of thankfulness anyway!

Love life you folk and be thankful for everything.  8)

https://soundcloud.com/skub1955/project-24072018

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: nooms on January 03, 2019, 11:25:45 PM

fine song davy and sentiment.. with you completely mate
moves along great ..love the changes and guitar rundowns kind of fear of the reaper which nicely links with the matter in hand.. 
that guitar does you proud.. whipps up the crowd.. sparks.. like fireworks

stay well davey

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Paulski on January 04, 2019, 02:08:07 AM

Hey Davey
Really liked this one.
Great work on that axe.

grand illusion of having a voice

what a great line that is  :D
Wish I had sth to offer but when there's no nits - there's no nits  :D

Keep the faith
Paul

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Movin Flavour on January 04, 2019, 08:33:35 AM

Hi Davey,

Any songs that I review of yours should have a proforma with " Great Guitars" .... Always are.

Am glad how you stayed dried since Sept and hope you stay well.( Just 3 days for me!!!!)

Clever lyrics and lovely singing and production..... Did not expect that ending.

A great listen.

Sandeep

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Bill Saunders on January 04, 2019, 09:27:02 AM

Hi Davy

Yeah, known this tune of yours for a while now, and it is right up there - really enjoyed your singing on this one, as well as the guitars (obvs, duh). Very well put together song.

It's great to see you back on the forum. Enjoy and happy and healthy 2019.

Cheers! (Whoops, Kind regards  ;))

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Neil C on January 04, 2019, 10:46:24 AM

Great intro Skub,
Meaty arrangement had me bopping along and then to a catchy chorus with its chordal changes, then back into the lovely sounding '12 string' section.
And enjoying the gritty vocals and the guitars as ever.Q: on the rock solo at 1.19 how are you getting the sound - is it a TS on a Strat?
Lots to like hear you heathen, and delighted you're on the straight and narrow
Going to have another play
 :)
neil

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra on January 04, 2019, 04:03:12 PM

Love the guitars in this Davy....right from that captivating intro.

Sounds like what it's voicing....uplifting with a good drive....and works big time when it goes into that bridge.

Super guitar workout finish too.

I also had to go dry about 7 years ago....surprisingly easy to do when you got no choice. Thankfully we no longer live above a pub! Couple of glasses of red couple of nights a week now my limit.

Thinkin of you!

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: pompeyjazz on January 04, 2019, 09:59:36 PM

Man, this is sounding mighty fine. I love the guitar sounds you've got going down here Davy. The 12 string guitar runs with that jangly feel always get me. I'm always in awe of your vocals as well. You put such a lot of thought into them and compliment them with the DV bv ensemble. This song has quality oozing out of it. I wish that mainstream radio stations took a good look / listen to what some of the demographically listeners like. These days I prefer to listen to music like this on the forum other than anything else. Anyway,  that's my 5 minute break over. Better get back to polishing the brass  :D

Wonderful Davy  :)

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: PaulAds on January 06, 2019, 09:58:14 AM

Top drawer, Davy!

Thoughtfully put together and it's great to hear you in such rude health. You've always been such a massive help to me...this seems as good a place as any to say it. Your generosity of spirit is quite remarkable.

The love of guitars and of music and of enjoying what we have, as much as we can, for as long as we can shines through here.

Super stuff, man...good luck on that wagon   :)

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: cowparsleyman on January 06, 2019, 10:08:23 AM

@Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061) - I'm a sucker for a decent guitarist's song, this is really cool.

Just interested if the Gtrs were mic'd Amp + Stomps or DI's into something like Scuffham/Amplitude?

Nice playing man. Hope all goes well with your recovery Davy, We need you.

Rich

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: adamfarr on January 06, 2019, 11:13:44 AM

Damn - love those guitars (teeny bit of a Run To You vibe in the intro, but then just tight, controlled, keeping something left in the tank, and serving the song all through).


Really enjoying the lyrics and vocals too. I reckon this good health suits you and hope it keeps you going strong for many more years to come.

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: MichaelA on January 06, 2019, 11:56:24 AM

Pretty much a perfect guitar song. Great sounding guitars they are too, underpinned by a catchy intricate riff then impressive solo imaginings. The vocal harmonies pull the melody together well.

If all that's not enough I love the theme of this, your SC introduction, your backstory on here and the life affirming tune you've created - kind of like defiance in the face of adversity!

Hope all goes well for you both health wise and creatively in 2019 Davy. Thanks for sharing the song and your recent story!

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: PaulyX on January 06, 2019, 11:36:16 PM

Hello Skub
Great sounding track - not 100% sure why but it transported me to a 'wide open desert' ... I could hear rattlesnakes... maybe it was the tremelo (?) on the guitars. Anyway superbly crafted, full of emotion but you don't over emote in delivery so it stays classy.
Hope you stay in rude health sir.
Paul

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: fischermans on January 07, 2019, 06:41:49 AM

Hello Skub, very classy song with a super lead guitar and fine singing. Nice message well deserved.
Alexander

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: tboswell on January 07, 2019, 12:16:53 PM

Awesome 70s vibe about it to my ears, when guitar bands roamed the earth properly!

Some fabulous picking in there that is just a pleasure to hear  :D

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Skub on January 07, 2019, 02:56:13 PM

@nooms (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=11264)

Ha,as it happens amigo,'Don't Fear' is a very fav riff of mine. Cool to be mentioned in the same context. Ta nooms.  :)

@Paulski (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19241)

Thank you mister Newman.  8)

@Movin Flavour (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20528)

Thanks Sandeep,glad ya liked it man.  :)

@Bill Saunders (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18525)

Cheers back atcha Bill!  :D

@Neil C (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=18856)

Yo Neil. The lead sound is one I've used quite a bit just for driven lead passages. It's just a patch in Logic ProX called 'Arena'. It sounds quite horrible and fizzy on it's own,but seems to sit well in the mix.
The guitar is my homemade Strat with a big fat Telecaster pickup in the bridge position. It was wound by Rob DeStefano in New Jersey. His company is Cavalier pickups,a lot of bang for little buck,imo. I've always stayed away from bridge p/ups on Strats,because they can sound thin and weak,so fitting a Fat Lion and wiring the tone control to cover that position,made me a lot happier and the guitar more versatile.  :)

@Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra

Yo Ian,I hear you on the need to slow down with the drink. It's cool you can have a few and stop. That's my aim,I'd hate to be an evangelistic teetotaller bore! Glad you dig the song.  :)

@pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269)

That brass ain't gonna polish itself boy!  :D

Thanks for the kind comments John. I'm the same with listening habits now. Mainstream radio music has left me behind,for the most part. 'Tis the way of things.  :) I've just finished a song on the merits of the old pirate radio stations of yesteryear. Nostalgia city!

@PaulAds (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20253)

Wow Paul!  :o

My missus says I'm a selfish bastard,my spirit of generosity has obviously escaped her notice. Maybe it's blattering on my guitar when she wants a room painted,wot did it!  :D

@cowparsleyman (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21308)

Hey Rich. The guitars were just straight into the daw through a Focusrite,no amps or mics were defiled in this process! The patch I used on lead parts is mentioned in my reply to Neil up there ^

I'd love to be in a position where I could mic up my amp and use any of my pedals,but my situation demands My set up to be minimal,so I try to get the best from what I have 'in house'.

Doing vocals is a right pain. I must wait until I have the house to myself, (rare,these days) stick an SM58 on the table and quickly shout into it before anyone comes home and hears me!  :D

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: MonnoDB on January 09, 2019, 11:28:48 PM

Such smooth and appealing guitar playing, @Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061) - I know that this is always the case, so I guess I'll just keep saying it :). I love the lyric (particularly "the grand illusion of having a voice.." stuck with me, and the theme - beautifully delivered once again. So lovely to hear new material from you. I shall be listening to this more and look forward to the next one..

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: CaliaMoko on January 10, 2019, 12:45:23 AM

This gets better every time I listen to it. I haven't posted a guest artist on my Facebook page for awhile.... I think it's time. No nits.

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Skub on January 10, 2019, 05:06:36 PM

@adamfarr (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20124)

Thanks a lot for the listen and kind wishes Adam.  :)

@MichaelA (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21274)

Cheers Michael,it's my gratitude to an indifferent universe!  :D

@PaulyX (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21034)

Thanks Pauly. I keep rattlesnakes close to keep the monkeys off my back!  ;)

@fischermans (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19014)

Thank you man.  :)

@tboswell (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20223)

I'm a real life dinosaur! Thanks Tom.  :)

@MonnoDB (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19820)

Yer too kind Karen. Smooth and appealing,everything I'm not!  :D

@CaliaMoko (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19928)

Yo Vicki,thanks for the repeated listens and the reposting. So often our songs are like fireworks,played once and forgotten. 

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Yodasdad on January 13, 2019, 02:08:07 PM

Skub's on point! (would be the headline if this were a gig review)

Let music be thy God!! (© I don't know if that's been said before or if I just made it up, but if I did, I'm having it. Moments of lyrical inspiration are few and far between for me)

Great stuff Skub, love the instrumental interludes.

Thought provoking, we've all got something to be thankful for, whether we believe in the big man, the Easter bunny, Tarantino or A N Other.

Strong song.

Yodasdad

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: redrhodie on January 13, 2019, 03:03:29 PM

I'm so pleased to hear you're doing well. Keep it up. I hope the changes keep you feeling better and better.

Excellent song, who can find anything to criticize? Not me.

Lynn

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Jambrains on January 19, 2019, 10:33:38 AM

Yo @Skub (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20061)!
Totally dig this! Lovely guitars and overall a very late 60's/early 70's vibe to it.Think the drums are a bit to 'modern' sounding for the vibe though and the vocals could come up a bit in the mix. Minor things of course, tons to like. Well done!

Ps: We should set up for a proper guitar duel at some point  ;D

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Skub on January 24, 2019, 06:01:21 PM

@Yodasdad (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19208)

Thank you brother M.B.  :)

@redrhodie (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=21171)

Ta for the listen Lynn.  :)

@Jambrains (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=19875)

I'm always wary of having my vox too high in the mix and I'll admit,tend to err on the side of caution.  :D

You'll have to clue me in on the 'too modern' drums,Johan. I'm too much of a philistine to know what you mean. I'll PM you for clarification.  :)

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Martinswede on January 24, 2019, 08:51:16 PM

Hi Skub! Nice song. Some times you just have to let the guitar do the talknig.
 I must have missed it earlier.
It's hard to keep up with all new songs arriving almost daily.

The original strat seems made for improvements. I'm waiting for parts to try a new wiring. I'll report if it's a sucsess.

You have my full support in your sobriety. I quit a week ago, clinicially. The whole Damocles set up. My supporter say it's easy to stop, but it makes you fragile. Stress or depression must be dealt with at the first sign.

All the best, and just enjoy the benefits of it fro the moment.

Martin

Title: Re: Thank You!
Post by: Cawproductions on January 25, 2019, 02:37:31 PM

Boom, guess who just got back today.....

Welcome back Skubs, Had a few listens, Yeh, great guitar work and a rocking backing track to boot.

Right up our street this...Feels like you just walked in, kicked over a few chairs and said, Im back.

Top work.

ps, Respect for staying dry man, your body will thank you for it.