Never forget yourself - a new song (opinions appreciated)

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« on: August 18, 2012, 09:44:22 PM »
Hello

Im just putting the finishing touches to a new self released EP. Here is the final song I just got recorded last week. I recorded and play everything myself at home.

Would be good for some feedback on this


Never forget yourself.

So this is how the story goes
same size shoes and same size clothes
you lost your mind in a church yard stoned
and counted rabbits on the road

And all that you were left with
was this stone around your neck
and all you could remember
was he said "never forget"

You swam the rivers as a child
and wore the handcuffs as a bride
'til you left in tears and a taxi cab
and swore you'd never go back

But you were born with the gift of the gab
so you talked yourself back down
from the edge of the cliff where the lighthouse stands
and the seagulls sit but don't make no sound

And all that you were left with
was this stone around your neck
and all you could remember
was he said "never forget"

Never forget yourself when the stars are refusing to sing
Never forget yourself when the prince is refusing to be king
Never forget yourself when the bell is refusing to ring
Never forget yourself when the winter refuses to be spring
Never forget yourself when the bee refuses to sting
Never forget yourself least of all
When you can't remember a thing
Never forget yourself least of all
When you can't remember a thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGEMGBI5XLs

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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2012, 08:07:17 AM »
It`s a nicely produced ,non offensive piece of music...rolls along ,singalong type of track...hope it does you well.

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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2012, 03:32:22 PM »
This has a lovely feel to it. Nicely arranged and great instrumentation. Your singing is excellent and I like the lyrical content. Best of all, it's a great tune.

When it finished, I immediately wanted to play it again and that's got to be a good thing.

Excellent work.

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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2012, 04:33:51 PM »
Like the harmonies in this and the laid back feel. I also like the slight rhythmical change in the second chorus and the way the track builds up sonically over time.

Well done.

stickboymusic

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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2012, 05:43:26 PM »
Thanks guys

I was wondering the slightly strange arrangement would bother people.

Its kind of verse, semi chorus, verse, semi chorus, big chorus.

Anyway thanks for listening and the positive comments


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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2012, 05:48:44 PM »
Thanks guys

I was wondering the slightly strange arrangement would bother people.

Its kind of verse, semi chorus, verse, semi chorus, big chorus.

Anyway thanks for listening and the positive comments



I like slightly strange arrangements, its the Same ol' Same ol' arrangements that may bother me LOL

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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2012, 06:05:48 PM »
This is another great track my god this forum really produces the goods :)

I really like the lyrics, dig the song in general - it makes me want to sit outside and drink cider for some reason. Great stuff thanks for posting \o/

The mix is fantastic in particular how the main lyric is supported by the backing - perrrrfect :)

You have a great voice - reminds me a bit of The Feeling (god I hope you don't take that the wrong way! eeek)

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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2012, 06:51:03 PM »
This is another great track my god this forum really produces the goods :)

I really like the lyrics, dig the song in general - it makes me want to sit outside and drink cider for some reason. Great stuff thanks for posting \o/

The mix is fantastic in particular how the main lyric is supported by the backing - perrrrfect :)

You have a great voice - reminds me a bit of The Feeling (god I hope you don't take that the wrong way! eeek)

Ha! I will take it in the spirit it was intended.... I hope  ;)