darylcrowley
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Rosetta Stone
After being bombarded by the Rosetta Stone commercials and thinking about the REAL Rosetta Stone (found in ancient Memphis Eygpt) I realized - there was some prime fodder for a song. See what ya think. Thanks for the listen. - Daryl Rosetta Stone http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=582907&songID=11861084 Rosetta Stone I never understood the book of love Its language a complete unknown But now it all makes sense to me Since I found Rosetta Stone I was down in Memphis town I was on my own and all alone She caught my eye and it blew my mind When I saw Rosetta Stone Chorus: Rosetta help me solve this mystery Rosetta show me what I’m missing Help me find the key I could never decipher the words of love I could barely speak or moan But now the words come easily Since I found Rosetta Stone Now I know the secrets of love Wherever I may roam My life has been for ever changed Since I found Rosetta Stone
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/29 20:24:06
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prime fodder indeed!! those commercials make we wanna vomit as basically all commercials do ;p
great idea and theme to construct a song about. listening now a few times, gotta say you must have been a Deadhead at one point :)
so much Jerry and Bob in this, as well as Robert Hunter lyrically. awesome tune. great mix. very cool.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/29 20:36:49
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Pure guitar heaven and smooth vocals. Plus, you really have a way with words. I'm just listening to the mix in the background at the moment, but nothing but good stands out. Quit your day job.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/29 21:21:51
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I struggle enough w/English. This is classic Daryl. I don't care much for those horn samples. Good singing and good recording though as per usual.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/30 06:35:20
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nice song .. good playing and singing .. well done record and mix
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/30 09:32:58
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The horns sounded ok, it is just the background. Otherwise, nicely done. Good mix and nice song. It is wonderful sung and played.
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darylcrowley
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/30 15:26:13
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Daren - Actually I was never a Dead Head, despite being contemporary with them. I played a lot of early California rock and was heavy into that whole country rock think back then as well, I just never had much exposure to the Dead. Thanks. Lynn - Thanks my friend. I am going to quit my day job in 31 weeks!! Yes!!! Robby - Thanks, What's a good brass synth?? All I have is general midi and Dim Pro. I would use more brass, but I need a good synth. Thanks! Makke - Thank you and thanks for the listen. Vincente - Yea, I would like a good horn synth, any suggestions? Glad you like the song. I really had fun the Ms. Rosetta Stone thing. Somewhere there must be a girl named Rosette Stone.  Daryl
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/30 15:30:14
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Nice one Daryl. Melody on the verse is vaguely familar but it's no biggie to me (or Peter Noone  ). Great mix. No crits here.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/31 10:36:32
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Nicely mixed Daryl (all of your songs) and your song writing ability is top notch including this one. I'm listening to the rest of your songs (enjoying "Daddy never treats you right & keeping Bad Co."). Well done!
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/31 13:15:05
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Nice job as always Daryl thanks for sharing. 
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/31 15:11:11
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Clever lyrics, cool tune... Love the guitar solo... great work again Daryl...
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/31 15:14:10
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/08/31 22:10:23
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I laughed out loud reading the lyrics, which got me a funny look from my dog, Dudley. Very witty idea. Very tasty lead licks. Horns? Really? I thought it was an accordion, thought it gave the song a zydeco feel. Well, the way the audience interprets art is not the responsibility of the artist...I think....
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/03 11:39:44
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Hi Daryl,
Cool song! Man, your voice reminds me of Ricky Nelson. Excellent guitar work on the solo and outro... I tend to overlook song lyrics but I like your writing on this.
Great job on the mix and background vocals...
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darylcrowley
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/03 20:12:47
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Edward - Thanks. Well it is a basic I IV verse. Mesh - That's much appreciated. Writing songs is the very best part of this game to me. To create a song where there was none before. (I just wish the lyrics came as easy as the music. John - Thank you! Frank - Glad you like the lyrics, it was a cool concept, but not a lot of story fodder there. Robby - Thanks I check out the links and I may give them a go. Good price too. Mark - Zydeco? I knew they wern't strong trumpets but I thought they were better than that.  Dim Pro doesn't do horns as well as it does strings. Glad you like it. Gary - Thanks. I can't seem to shake the Ricky Nelson hex. I've always liked Ricky and I always thought it would be cool to remind people of him... but now I could do a Hendrix tune and would sound like Ricky. It's a curse, the older I get the clearer my voice gets. I was hoping I would develop a good grit like Chris Rea or something.. Oh well. Hey Thank you very much. I might be in Nashville next May sometime. I will keep you posted. Daryl
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/03 20:14:54
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Horns? I was thinking Hammond Organ without the lestlie. First listen the attack on them was a but uncomfortable, but I didn't have the same reaction on the second listen. Good tune Daryl. I expected it to be Cheesy, but you pulled it off.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/03 20:22:59
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What horns? I hear an organ. Or am I really as deaf as my wife is claiming I am...?
I thought I had listened and commented before....I know I listened ......
The organ I think is a bit to bright and forward and a bit stiff sounding.
I like the play on words that works since we all know the commercials from TV... cool idea. Of course, sweet guitar tone and good singing.... but for me.... not my favorite DC song, but well done none the less.
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darylcrowley
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/04 09:23:25
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Glen - Thanks for the listen. There is organ on their and maybe its EQ'd too close to the trumpets. I hear trumpets, but I would like them a little stronger, looking at some new brass synths. Herb - Thank you. Actually the song has nothing to do with the TV advertised software, but it is a play on the REAL Rosetta Stone. ( Found in Memphis Egypt and has become synonymous with any key to understanding.) I suppose one could have made a comedic song about the software, but it just struck me that Rosetta Stone could also be a girl's name. It's not my favorite either... but then only one tune can ever be your favorite.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/04 19:02:02
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Easy listening, buddy. As usual, your harmonies and guitars are great, clear, present and always just where they should be.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/05 18:08:52
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The King of Tone returns to the forum.
Ditch those keyboards (cheesy and way too loud) and get some better horn patches!
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/05 22:39:28
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Love it! Nice and punchy! I agree on the keys thing.
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darylcrowley
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/06 16:58:01
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I'm on the trail of a good brass synth...it's what I had. Thanks guys!
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/06 23:11:44
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Cool song Daryl , you have a natural gift for music and song writing along with great vocals !
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/07 07:33:09
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I love the guitar tones & performance here. Nice mellow vocal works well too. I agree with the comments above that the horn/synth part is a bit loud/false sounding. I like the parts but the synth sounds too fake. Nice work otherwise though!
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/10 18:59:19
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Great tones (goes without saying). I always admire the many lyrical ideas you seem to have - I'm hopeless at that.
It's all been said re the horns/brass/whatever, so I'll just say I agree with most comments.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/10 22:02:36
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Now that's being creative with lyrics! Nice song and well done, Daryl!
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/10 23:03:18
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Hey Daryl (great name by the way)
Guitars and vocals as always sounding great and a very well written song - clever lyrics too.
I'm really sorry though - I find the horn part very distracting.
How about replacing it with a nice warm organ part or something instead or remove it altogether?
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/11 00:29:37
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Different people will give you different advice about different plugs/synths. Like I said, I like mojo for a horn section? But I'm sure some hate it. It's best to demo different things and see what you like/think sounds best to you? But this I know? Sample modeling "rocks hard..." http://www.samplemodeling.com They're not cheap? And you get "an instrument?" You don't get a horn section. But that instrument, sounds like you have one of those playing with you? Their Mr. Sax T demo/example cut will make a believer out of you. I used it on my song that Timaaaaay remixed? "Just a lie - Reimaged Timbo" It sounds like a sax player is playing with me? Or as close as you can get it... Of course? That midi track looks like a piece of modern art ;-) With all of the bends and volume changes? (and you can change how hard you're biting on the friggen reed! "to add growl...") But, samplemodeling.com, I'm a believer and a satisfied customer, these guys are geniuses, artists, and ahead of their time IMO.
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Re:Rosetta Stone
2012/09/12 19:25:03
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Daryl,
Good song. Creative spin on Rosetta Stone. Vox and guitars are really good. Not crazy about the horns, horns are tough, you need some volume swells to get a more realistic vibe going. Otherwise, good stuff.
Regards
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