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2012/11/06 10:32:04 (permalink)

Heavy Heart

My son's New Year's Resolution was to write a song a day in 2012.  He recently penned #306! 
 
We recorded this one and a few others Labor Day.  Here's Heavy Heart - http://imadavisnotesart.com/images/Heavy_Heart.mp3
 
Please let me know your thoughts!
 
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    Lynn
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    Re:Heavy Heart 2012/11/06 11:58:03 (permalink)
    This song has a somewhat retro vibe going for it.  It has that Elvis Costello type organ and simple instrumentation that give it that punk rock sound of the 80's.  All in all, the mix sounds good on my speakers, though the drums and bass could come up a bit.  Your son's resolution is commendable because it's easier to start a song than finish it.  The only way to get better is to write, write, write.  That being said, quality is more important than quantity.  Keep em rolling.

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    Re:Heavy Heart 2012/11/11 10:34:53 (permalink)
    I agree with Lynn, this has a Retro feel to it. the mix sounds good through my system. The vocals remind me of Johnny Cash. I like the progression. The arrangement is catchy. It has some hooks in it.

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    Re:Heavy Heart 2012/11/11 11:02:35 (permalink)
    Good stuff.  I agree with the retro comments.  

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    Re:Heavy Heart 2012/11/11 11:29:09 (permalink)
    Nice tone on the acoustic guitar!  I think the drums and bass need to come up in the mix, and think about some stereo placement of your instruments...it seems very mono on my system....not necessarily a bad thing, but spread and/or motion add interest since so much of our music these days is listened to on earbuds.

    Thanks for sharing, and great accomplishment so far on son's ambition!

    Cheers!

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    Re:Heavy Heart 2012/11/26 19:16:24 (permalink)
    Thanks for the advice Tony!

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    Re:Heavy Heart 2012/11/26 19:23:50 (permalink)
    Great goal.  It has a good bare/gritty sound to it.  I like it.

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