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PeteS

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« on: August 06, 2021, 07:21:40 PM »
First from us for a while.  The Beauty!  We do have a few saved up but all in demo form, this is the first to emerge from that process post me finishing work, hopefully for the final time  ;D

Musically the initial idea of the descending acoustic chord with the strings picking up the ascending notes really appealed, I also liked not having a long intro, well, any intro at all actually! 

I hope you like it.


There’s just one thing to touch upon
Don’t know what you’ve got, and then it’s gone

The land of the blind, and no one’s king
No more calling, no more anything

It was such a long, long time ago
But it still feels like nine below
Better to have loved and lost but not
When what’s bigger is the cost

Chorus
Look at the beauty in the sky
Look at the seasons passing by
Look at the beauty when it’s gone
Look at the beauty in the sky
Look at the seasons passing by
Look at the beauty when it’s gone

C’est la vie what will be will be
No more dreams, they’re just fantasy

Demons and angels, black and white
Circle of doubt, dark and light
Nothing left, just chances rued
Nothing left, no deja vous

Chorus

Mid 8
No more senses, no more strong
Just the mem’ries to build upon
A different path, a different song
Don’t see beauty ‘til it’s gone

Chorus
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2021, 07:29:41 AM »
too dark to be radio friendly
better than radio
and really consistent throughout

it's often the case with beauty
but not always

still, it won't be owned, huh?

very good song!
It's either this or that, then again it might be the other. 

I can promise you a future of slow decline.

Don't eat the yellow snow

And there you have it. 

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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2021, 11:11:58 PM »
Hi Pete, very nicely sculpted track.  Yes those descending chords work a treat, and the chorus delivers a solid punch.  The lyrics are neatly balanced between happy/sad... "look at the beauty when it's gone" as the hook line has all of that.  Production sounded really strong too.  I have no suggestions for changes - it works well and is very much my cup of cha.
It's all too beautiful.

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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2021, 03:37:06 PM »
Hey @PeteS - good to see a new one from you and it’s a good one. That chorus has an anthemic feel to it - it’s very strong. Arrangement is great. The ascending / descending thing really works and that dark minor feel of the opening verse really pulled me in. Lyrics strong and the music match really well!

Very enjoyable listen.. went back for another in fact.

Great stuff, sir!

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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2021, 06:07:25 PM »
too dark to be radio friendly
better than radio
and really consistent throughout

it's often the case with beauty
but not always

still, it won't be owned, huh?

very good song!

Thanks @rightly much appreciated!
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2021, 06:08:45 PM »
Hi Pete, very nicely sculpted track.  Yes those descending chords work a treat, and the chorus delivers a solid punch.  The lyrics are neatly balanced between happy/sad... "look at the beauty when it's gone" as the hook line has all of that.  Production sounded really strong too.  I have no suggestions for changes - it works well and is very much my cup of cha.

Thanks Paul, glad you liked it. 
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2021, 06:10:21 PM »
Hey @PeteS - good to see a new one from you and it’s a good one. That chorus has an anthemic feel to it - it’s very strong. Arrangement is great. The ascending / descending thing really works and that dark minor feel of the opening verse really pulled me in. Lyrics strong and the music match really well!

Very enjoyable listen.. went back for another in fact.  Your description is spot on, the minor verses and the large chorus, was the vibe I was after. 

Great stuff, sir!

Thanks Karen, it has been a while eh.

You’ve described it perfectly.   The minor intro with the big chorus.   That was the aim.   Glad you liked it!
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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2021, 12:33:04 PM »
Hi @PeteS

I peek into the forum from time to time and I don't know how I hadn't heard you before ... but I do now,
I love the lyrics and the instrumentation, good arrangement and good son!!! Very catchy!
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2021, 09:53:20 PM »
What a smashing chorus! Very catchy! Well done on that. I’ve lately become a BIG fan of scrapping intro’s (unless they’re bloody good) Among other things it’s a great time saver and gets the listener straight into the action. It works great here.😄👍🏻

Music and mix sounds great…although if I’m honest I wasn’t crazy about the snare choice…but hey, different strokes and all that.😄🤷🏼‍♂️
Also…for what it’s worth, I would have changed the vocal melody on the last word of the pre choruses…”cost” and…”deja vous” it’s not a biggie at all, I just felt it should have gone up or down to set the chorus up better…as it is it seems a little …flat there…(I don’t mean out of tune)

Anyway…that’s some real nit picking on my part. Feel free to ignore me.🤪😆 It’s a very catchy song, well done chaps.

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« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2021, 12:20:42 AM »
I love this song. It has a great hook, the vocal is strong and the arrangement is great. Nothing I can fault here at all. Thoroughly enjoyed it :)

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« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2021, 03:41:38 PM »
Hi @PeteS

I peek into the forum from time to time and I don't know how I hadn't heard you before ... but I do now,
I love the lyrics and the instrumentation, good arrangement and good son!!! Very catchy!

Hi Mora, no worries, but we have indeed reviewed each others songs before.  Didn't realise I'd been away that long  ;D

Thanks for listening and liking it!
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« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2021, 03:49:13 PM »
What a smashing chorus! Very catchy! Well done on that. I’ve lately become a BIG fan of scrapping intro’s (unless they’re bloody good) Among other things it’s a great time saver and gets the listener straight into the action. It works great here.

Music and mix sounds great…although if I’m honest I wasn’t crazy about the snare choice…but hey, different strokes and all that.
Also…for what it’s worth, I would have changed the vocal melody on the last word of the pre choruses…”cost” and…”deja vous” it’s not a biggie at all, I just felt it should have gone up or down to set the chorus up better…as it is it seems a little …flat there…(I don’t mean out of tune)

Anyway…that’s some real nit picking on my part. Feel free to ignore me. It’s a very catchy song, well done chaps.
Hey @LostBoy thanks for the comments.  The snare is interesting as this is the only version of the song that has that snare.  All previous versions had a different one but I changed it.  Partly because I thought the previous one was a bit weak, especially for the chorus but also because if we were ever to play this stuff, we'd only have one kit so I went with the kit we have built as the standard.  But I'll go back and have another listen to the other snare for the recording.

I know what you mean about the end of the verse and I tried a few different melodic parts before settling on this one.  I'll have another run through it though.  Cheers

I love this song. It has a great hook, the vocal is strong and the arrangement is great. Nothing I can fault here at all. Thoroughly enjoyed it :)

Thanks Chris, much appreciated.
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2021, 06:24:00 PM »
Love the chorus, Pete...........the whole song moves along beautifully. Love the performances..........great song!!
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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2021, 01:16:34 PM »
Love the chorus, Pete...........the whole song moves along beautifully. Love the performances..........great song!!
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Thanks @IronKnee, much appreciated!
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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2021, 06:48:18 PM »
Hi Pete,

Excellent blast of indie rock.
Arrangement works for me. Great lift during the chorus, falls away nicely for the mid 8 - can almost see the arms swaying before the leap into the chorus.
One slight on the drums - thought the kick was a little low in the mix compared to the rest of the kit.

Digger