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 | Feter said 429 days ago |
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I'd Rather Be Dead the Guitar backingings indeed a revolver feel . but the singing its more The Byrds ? so its kinda mixed stuffed .and surely its Top Top my friend .. most enjoyed here the bass with the guitar work fabulous ..welldone !! |
 | cjhoose said 429 days ago |
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you're one of the best songwriters on macjams, i'd say. |
 | bud said 429 days ago |
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I don't think you have to redo the harmonies - you could experiment with pushing them around a little more - bringing one voice up louder at times etc. Great song though - really impressed with the production. All you would have had to do to slip this on Revolver is redo he bass with a Keener ear to McCartney - the rest is all there. All that would take is adding a little Nirvana to your Cheap Husker Byrd blend. |
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Nice feel Kinda like it did I say like I meant love it. You groove with every song u post.. Bravo Peace --- Kenta |
 | Godchaser said 429 days ago |
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First rate pop rocker Other than bringing up the vocals a tad this is another fine example of your 'God' given musical talents,in front as well as behind the board.Steady,solid performance both playing and production wise.Love the rooster and his feathered friends chiming in at the close.Harmonies are just fine.Fine tune much enjoyed as per usual! Blessings, |
 | mccannmp1 said 429 days ago |
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Wow I should just cut and paste my normal compliments to you...great song, great production! I agree with cjhoose...you're definitely one of the best here on MJ. Mike |
 | gail60 said 429 days ago |
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Wow Michael You always do a super job. Vocals are tight, lyrics great, instruments awesome. If I had to do without any music at all in my life and not have the pleasure of enjoying more of your creations...well I think I'd rather be dead. Great song! Thanks for sharing. |
 | Vic Holman said 429 days ago |
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turn me on dead man cool song on any level really. the guitar line here is there. maybe a little quicker tempo to get the revolver rock sound. But that said it does come close to modern "rain" song. kinda. Anyway, what you should have done was submit it as a Badfinger lost track. |
 | peacepiano said 429 days ago |
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Cool I really like the instruments. Especially what started as the faux Revolver guitar. Personally I can barely hear the higher voice in the harmony, so I vote for more work on that. The lead guitar that comes in later in the song is right on. Thanks Bill |
 | psexnyc said 429 days ago |
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Dang Michael2!!! I know we as macjam listeners are supposed to tear a song posting apart with precise criticism....but if I had any criticism about this tune, I'd direct it all at me, because I want my guitar chordings and soloings to be and sound as "on purpose" as yours do in their placement in this song!! I love the sounds you achieved here. I really enjoy the chord changes and how they seem to resonate with your vocal harmonies. I like how the steady bass holds it all down like adhesive. And the guitar solos/riffs or whatever you call them are downright tasty. They fill the right parts fully and sound like they absolutely belong right where you placed them in the song. And then your vocal harmonies just seem to sail along right on top of it all. I wish I could "see" your internal thought process in the crafting of a new song so I can apply it to whatever it is I am doing with my instruments and computer. |
 | buckhorn said 429 days ago |
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Sound Great sound dude. Nice and heavy. The real bass adds alot, I often feel like the rhythm of a bass gets lost with a midi bass. The tone of the guitar licks was spot on. What preset were you using? Good set of words. I really sympathise with your friend, his life sounds like hell. :) |
 | J.A.Stewart said 429 days ago |
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Whatever It Is... It sounds pretty good. ;) Nice instrumental work in here, with a very good Beatles flavor. It is a bit slow for a good Beatles mix, but to get more of a Beatles feel on the harmonies, I would suggest foregoing the unison lyric harmonies and instead go with some *Ahs* and maybe some *La-la-la's*. I'd try lumping them in the same general space in the mix, as well. And bring the vocals forward a bit. Still, very well done. ;) --- Joe |
 | lengold said 429 days ago |
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I concur... great songwriting. You have a very good ear for that authentic sixties sound. The song has a great 'feel' to it and is extremely well played and sung. Excellent. Cheers Len |
 | guitapick said 429 days ago |
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Oooohh... ...I definitely heard "Revolver" in there. Very, very well done, sir...loved it... |
 | Doug Somers said 429 days ago |
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Spot on Michael! I just came from the exercise bike and watching Austin Powers and then on reading my email I find this wonderful song that picks up where the movie's soundtrack left off! Great sound - another winner sir! Cheers, Doug |
 | Macaudion said 429 days ago |
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Man... Right on! Micheal - Excellent writing/playing and performing! Totally diggn' this from start to finish. Excellent job on the traps to! Hiring a good drummer doesn't happen that often around here. I read long ago that if you don't have a good drummer, you don't have a good band. I guess I believed that. Liked the freak show at the end, too. Wow! A mighty fine piece of music all the way around! Definitely having one for the road! Thanks! Dion |
 | Brian D said 428 days ago |
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nice job! This sounds like Teenage Fanclub playing "Rain". Guitars sound great, nice harmonies, cool vibe, etc. Well done! Downloaded. (Everything should sound like Revolver!) B |
 | bonnieprincejohnny said 428 days ago |
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There is no 'lost'... it's an illusion. Very deft production - the difference between what you tried to attain muscalyand what you arrived at is in my neuron scrambled opinion inconsequential, kinda like an onion orbiting a hot dog. I hope this has 'helped' you - as if you need it. Be lucky. |
 | davisamerica said 428 days ago |
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wow michael ..damn near speechless...but not quiet enough to not tell u how much i loved this....and no think george is smiling.....hats off man |
 | perceptualvortex said 428 days ago |
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Cool The guitar sounds very "Revolver". There's a cool 60's vibe to this that I'm grooving on. |
 | Moviz said 427 days ago |
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Brilliant job you've done here. The sound is as good as any I've heard I think and the heavy bass melds in nicely with everything else, but the singing, lyrics, playing and production are tops, regards M |
 | slumbering said 427 days ago |
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When i saw the title i just had to listen. This is super! I do hear a bit of Doctor Robert in the guitar. Glad i caught this. Thanks. |
 | Ibstrat said 427 days ago |
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I love the guitar sound on this.There's a note that George Harrison hits toward the end of Abbey Road (open A right before the drum solo.)that I always thought was the best sounding guitar note ever recorded on a rock album.You've come close to that sound.Is that a miked amp? It sounds great. I actually kind of like the tempo.Excellent all around. |
 | Heightened said 427 days ago |
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I'd rather be dead I'd rather be dead than to miss out on this song! Awesome!!! |
 | onesweetworld said 425 days ago |
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very good! wow very nice. Catchy with great lyrics and story. A |
 | Cori Ander said 425 days ago |
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Wow Wow this is really superb music. Tasty alll way through. I love it as much as I would have done if it came out 1967 and I was 15. |
 | jiguma said 425 days ago |
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Beatles and Byrds Very well written. played/sung and recorded. I think Revolver is the closest until the bridge, where McGuinn sits in. Lovely stuff Michael. Neil ps how did you get McCartney to do the bass track? ;) |
 | vegnet said 425 days ago |
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Great tune! The chorus sounds very REM, not Grateful Dead at all. Guitar work is tasty. The only room for improvement might be in the harmonies; I can almost hear a higher part., and perhaps some drum fills or crashes to separate the early verses. But overall it doesnt really need much tweaking. |
 | Alannah said 425 days ago |
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I am ... ... luvvin the harmonies in this best of all. The ending very beatles-esq ... but you always do a good job M2. Easy to see why this has a lot of fans. |
 | thetiler said 424 days ago |
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Cool rockin Reminds me of a Beatles feel. Which sets the tune off nicely. Your voice here is nice to hear. Way to go. Got the works, cool rockin and nice talkin :) I mean singin. Way to go! |
 | paddler said 423 days ago |
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- nice easy listening - could be an r.e.m or happy mondays song.Well done,M! |
 | deputydoofy said 420 days ago |
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Hey! Nice job with this. Wish I had something insightful to say, but.... I just like it! :) |
 | five_extra_arms said 416 days ago |
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Rock History Stew You have brewed up a tasty concoction. Your influences are so numerous and unique, that your songs appeal to anyone that ever liked a song! Know what I mean? This is really a yummy tune. You're definitely one of the Head Chefs here. Sell your amps and buy some more bowls. Great song Michael. Thanks for the download. Bob |
the comparison G.H.. But, I don't think he would have hated you for it, except that you mixed your voice just a db or 1 too low in the mix. Be proud! I love your voice. I'm a sucker for your music and voice since they are all melodic and so full of skills. Damn! The bass guitar sounds really cool, the lead guitar sounds delicious and luv the subtle chord progression. Besides all of that crap I'm spewing, I just like the tune. It has that nice vibe I so miss in my own tunes, and want/can only find in your tunes and some others here. But still, dug it. Including that fitting end;)
ciaao, Marc