havent posted since christmas so about time i put the cat out..
its called runaway bridge and first time out on its own..

http://soundcloud.com/nooms-1/runaway-bridge-nooms

runaway bridge

had a fascination,  us kids would hang around near
night watch wasnt always watching
we’d gather and creep across
there we was, out of bounds most of the time

creep out with yours friends at night
me &  jimmy done run wild
went out on runaway bridge
the way out of town
runaway bridge

up the road there
the old man never know
all night say one sides sleeping over, over the wire
runaway bridge

some broken hearted tumble over
dare in the dark dont fly
stare in the dark dont fly
there and the birds dont fly

its well after dark
come away from there
runaway bruidge
the way out of town
come away from there
runaway bridge
the way out of town
come away from there..

Always look forward to your postings

I really like this. It's really chilled and had me floating along nicely.
I loved the brass towards the end, that was a very nice touch. Again I like thos chilled vocals
of yours and in some places it worked so well but in others (on this one) not so well.
Right at the end where it builds and builds I was expecting a big finale, Lots of brass, that final stab...
I don't know if it would work? Am going to have another listen...

Reminds me of Chris Rea in a way.

Well Nooms, good to hear some of your work. I'm impressed. This is well recorded. The electronic drums really sound good 'cause you keep it really basic. The pumping base, the multitude of keyboardsounds and your introvert voice, give it a threathening atmosphere which fits well with the lyrics. Nice guitarwork at the end and all the sounds are in balance. Couldn't think of any critics. Maybe you could fit in some instrumental part before the last verse, just to let us enjoy this a bit longer then 3.52. Outstanding work!!

 Fantastic atmosphere but I do think that the vocals were a little bit low in the mix at some points. I think generally you should keep them low as they are but there were one or 2 moments where they just disappeared. But, great sound and it didn't sound anything like what I was expecting when I 1st read the lyrics which was a pleasant surprise.  Great song!

you dont post a lot of music nooms but when you do its a must to hear...its always something special
i love all the space in your songs & the sparse vocals & bare arrangements..... it always conjures up mystery like your giving us some strange personal knowledge 
i havent got a clue what was it about but realy felt i was there with you!
i loved it!

i love this. just a great song with a wonderfull arrangement really, really good Nooms.


gr.    Dan

Nooms - this is the best thing I've heard from these boards in a while. Really enjoyed your song, particularly the way you breathe that sinister atmosphere into your lyrics with the understated vocal delivery and ambient synth pads.

In terms of criticism, I would have liked to hear the different sections of the song more defined in the arrangement, with a bit more dynamic range. Also, it's the kind of song that feels like it's building up to something. There's nothing wrong with the way the song ends, but I think you may have missed an opportunity to kick some ass!

Critisims aside, I love this - it's really well done. Thanks for sharing.

Pretty fantastic Nooms

Great atmospheric recording and storytelling

Could maybe get the vocal recorded a little better - sounds very dry - something to take the edge of it and give a little more emotion - very minor this though mate

Love the throbbing guitar, swirling synths and the trumpet later on is pure genius

Was waiting for the whole thing to kick off at the end , screaming guitars etc

But all in all excellent mate

I really enjoy your music - very unique - in a good way

Blimey Nooms, this is damn good!, it's unique too, this should go on an album if you do one down the line.
Don't know if you've heard of Unkle (an electronic band) ,it reminded me of their style. Terrific production.No criticism on this one.

wow this is cool!! Really sinister. I love love this. That driving guitar, the drum beat, the vocals. Everything. I love it.

Very nice indeed. Starts with definite purpose and gets you in the mood quickly. Really like it.

At "Up the road there........." for the two verses, I was really hoping you would ratchet the vocals up an octave. The "Up" at the beginning of the line is a massive invitation. I was singing along to it doing just this, and wished I could have been there to give it a blast during recording. 

You can then drop back down again for the last vocal section.

I dare you try it. 

I want to go to a completely different way with my comment. Why don't you try and WHISPER some of the lyrics? I think that would give the song a more "woodland creature" vibe. I don't know that much about music, but I think I know a little bit about lyrics, and by the structure of your song I guess you wrote the words and then try to make it fit into a melody? Maybe if you reestructured the verses to fit more into the music you'll have a bigger sense of coherence in the song.

smashing, Nooms
spectacular, actually

very chilled, and every word works...

really great!!!!!!

Hi Nooms, this is really great very moody and sinister I like the relentless feel to it and the bass matched the runaway bridge theme.  Well done excellent work.

Flossie

this has a haunting edge to it. mic quality lets it down ever so slightly, touch too close to the mic maybe. If I'm honest its not something I'd listen to again but still good effort i reckon. I'm new here and would be appreciate any feedback in return. http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/song-reviews/yeah-yeah-its-a-no-no/ Will check for your future stuff see if its more my ball bag