daryl1968
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February - new original song
This is an original song about my dislike of the month February It's called February Chill Malaise - written and performed by me https://soundcloud.com/skyblueproductions/february-chill-malaise February chill malaise On grey and empty winter days Bring a cold reality To the hurt you laid on me February's memory That brings ironic smiles to me Nothing for the cold inside The pain that cannot be denied February chill malaise Gets me in so many ways Drink will only the numb pain Next February - back again February's memory That brings a sordid history Love to keep it locked away But it will be again some day February chill malaise On grey and empty winter days Bring a cold reality To the hurt you laid on me February's memory That brings ironic smiles to me Nothing for the cold inside The pain that cannot be denied February chill malaise Gets me in so many ways Drink will only the numb pain Next February - back again February's memory That brings a sordid history Love to keep it locked away But it will be again some day
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/01 06:53:21
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Nice one Daryl. Reminded slightly of Janis Ian's '17'. Liking the lyrics, darker than usual, but nothing wrong with that. Cool production, sounds good through my headphones. Don't like February much either, roll on Spring. 
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/01 12:12:56
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☄ Helpfulby Starise 2015/03/01 19:22:15
I like February because without it I would not have a birthday, nice tune Daryl done with your usual style.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/01 19:20:45
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Really cool song Daryl!!....you'll be glad it's March? I think the slight auto tune could go either way. I like your voice without it too! I can relate to bad memories in Febuary too....love the lyrics on this.
Wookie happy belated birthday man!
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daryl1968
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/02 09:47:19
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Thanks James - the darkness is a reflection of my contempt for the month :)
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/02 19:04:50
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Madness with a touch of the Buggles. Well done Daryl, as usual.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/02 21:13:51
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What a nice song! I really like the mix of a kind of cheery or light melody (to me it has a slight Brazil 66 touch) with the dark lyrics. The pulling in and out of those great guitars at the appropriate points effectively changes the relationship between the melody and lyrics. Great effects on your vocals and good vocals btw.
Really good stuff Daryl!!!
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/03 00:05:27
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Buggles! That's a good compliment. Somehow I'd bring up the upper end of this, or maybe just restrain the bass a tad. I wanted to hear the synth lines, cymbals, and your excellent voice just a bit more, a bit brighter. Maybe you are low and thick by emphasis, to fit the song concept. ?
Congrats on having a really good singing voice!!! Yeah, that would be jealousy, adding those extra exclamation marks :)
cheers,
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/03 12:13:56
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Wookiee
I like February because without it I would not have a birthday, nice tune Daryl done with your usual style.
Thanks very much Wookie - just think how young you would be (and stay) if you didn't have February though :) Happy belated Birthday
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/03 19:26:22
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Thanks a lot Tim. I don't think you would like my voice without a bit of Melodyne mate. :)
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/03 20:00:58
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This was very nice quality stuff. Well performed but the singing made me a bit sad. I hope you make more happier songs in the future.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/04 08:29:09
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Cheers Dan - Madness and Buggles were unintentional but I'll take it - I loved them both (Trevor Horn = genius) thanks mate
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/04 19:06:12
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THanks so much Freddy. I am liking the Brazill 66 comparison. Unintentional but I like it.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/04 21:21:03
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Well, that was different.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/05 04:44:32
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Tom. Thanks so much for your suggestions and compliments. I really appreciate it.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/05 09:39:36
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You have definitely carved out a niche for your sound. I am liking your stuff Daryl. I'm sitting in a cottage on Pacific Beach looking out the window at the surfers and sunrise. Makes february a distant memory. 4 days. ha! Imagine, though, a world with no furry songwriter (Wook) just because we stole february. You know, buddy, I just listened to Mermaid again and I like it more every time I hear it. Keep up the great work, Daryl.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/05 14:05:21
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kakku
This was very nice quality stuff. Well performed but the singing made me a bit sad. I hope you make more happier songs in the future.
Thanks Kakku - I will try and only play major chords on the next song :)
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/05 14:52:15
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daryl1968
Thanks Kakku - I will try and only play major chords on the next song :)
Maybe it would be enough if you just end the song on a major chord no need to go into full major mode:D Thanks anyway for the very good song. Keep them coming, please!
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/07 16:33:44
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nice one daryk me mate! your mixes always sound crisp and clean, love it!
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/07 19:04:53
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☄ Helpfulby bapu 2015/03/07 19:51:45
bapu
Well, that was different.
Pooper scooper
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/07 19:50:31
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daryl1968
bapu
Well, that was different.
Pooper scooper
Why? My bazz wan't on that track.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/07 19:56:39
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bapu
daryl1968
bapu
Well, that was different.
Pooper scooper
Why? My bazz wan't on that track.
I channeled your Bazz playing
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/08 13:07:45
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Very cool song, playing, mix. The over production is perfect on my system. You nailed the highs/lows, space and not filling up the song with too much sound. Great lead voc sound and attitude.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/08 13:08:48
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daryl1968
bapu
Well, that was different.
Pooper scooper
Bapu must be jealous to not give you a nice comment!
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/08 13:12:34
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/08 14:36:27
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bapu
I lurves Daryl tunes.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/08 19:42:47
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You have definitely carved out a niche for your sound. I am liking your stuff Daryl. I'm sitting in a cottage on Pacific Beach looking out the window at the surfers and sunrise. Makes february a distant memory. 4 days. ha! Imagine, though, a world with no furry songwriter (Wook) just because we stole february. You know, buddy, I just listened to Mermaid again and I like it more every time I hear it. Keep up the great work, Daryl.
Thanks for the compliments Warren. Wow I could do with some sunshine and surf. We have so much snow and ice that now we have several leaks appeared in our roof. Oh the joys of upstate NY.
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daryl1968
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/09 18:10:24
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thanks Beags me old mate - you're not so bad yourself
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/10 18:38:26
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Thanks a lot Jimmy (Rimshot). I really appreciate the compliments.
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Re: I really don't like Februarys....
2015/03/10 22:30:19
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