new Distant Towers, Shimmer Delight

Howdy folks, we've been sequestered in our studios this year and finally have something to show for all that time.  I hope everyone is doing well.  The truth is that we have been working on several songs, this one just took a little while to get it the way we wanted it.  So hopefully we'll have a couple more tunes rolling out before too long.  This song and the next couple will complete the tracks for our 5th CD and we will begin assembling that project soon after those songs are 100%.
 
So yeah, we have a new song called Shimmer Delight and we have two ways to check it out.
Via Soundclick.....(song only).....  http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=833098
and then we have a video for the song courtesy of Tom available on Youtube  available here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loJmquc1l1Q&feature=youtu.be
The song mix is the same in both the music only and the video version.
 
This tune was a lot of fun to work on and it is bit longer than most of our tunes but there are some twists in it so if you start to nod off after about 2 1/2 minutes, just hang tight and it will change up for you.
 
The perpetrators of this melodic crime...
Tom McCaffrey:  Vocals, bass, synth, mixing, videomeister
Preston Richardson:  Drums, percussion, drum engineering....it was Preston's video of his final drum take that inspired Tom and then me to record some video so Tom could make the video.
Tony Wood:  Guitars
 
Thanks for taking the time to check out the tune (and maybe the video) and feel free to comment however you like, good...bad, ugly, indifferent.  We welcome all comments and crits.

Nice sound. The vocals seems a bit low, but I guess it's supposed to be this way ?

Hey, Tony,
 
Absolutely fantastic to see you back around on the forum, and to get to hear another tasty new track from the DT boys!
 
Dynamite song with your instantly recognizable Distant Towers trademark sound!  Cool, quirky songwriting and arrangement, excellent playing and vocals, and a crisp, clear, wide and perfectly balanced mix.
 
I'm on my third watch for the video, Preston's classy drumming and Tom's punchy bass and synth make a richly textured bed for the deep vocals and tasty variety of guitar tones and excellent guitar work spread throughout this gem!  I really loved the talk box solo, cool stuff!
 
Is that a brand new white strat you're playing in the video, or did I just never know you had that one?  Either way, sounded perfect for the style of the song.
 
Super job, guys, and the really cool video was an added extra bonus!
 
Have a good one,
Bob
 

Thanks folks, I'll have to give a blanket thank you as I am busy preparing to get married (2nd time) this Friday and heading off to the Great White North the week after.  Tom will be checking in and will appreciate the crits and we do appreciate the kind words and everyone taking time to listen...and hopefully watch....although we ain't much to look at!  LOL
 
Very perceptive Bob, the silver Strat is a new addition to my collection, my first real Strat ever.  I didn't actually use it on Shimmer though, that was my PRS Custom 22 SE.  I am looking forward to that single coil sound in some of our next few songs.
 
Dan I am unfamiliar with Banshee but we'll check it out, thanks!
 
Thanks all!

Thanks all for the listen and good ears!!! Yea this one was in the oven for longer than most but it was so much fun just didn't want to let her go...lol but yea we had a good ole time putting the shine on her for sure.
 
Wookie - Thanks for the listen bub...hope your doing well! Not sure what going on w/the bass on that end..but I'll take a peek w/a good ear out for anything silly...again thanks for the input and taking the time to listen!
 
Steen - I'll be honest I dont normally have an idea where a tune is going until we are fairly far down the track. With that said the vox volume kinda made its way where it is on its own...and yes I'd say its a bit low..but as stated, kinda where she sounded the best as thing worked out. Thanks for the listen and input!
 
Freddy me boy!! Hope your well buddy! We are all fine here. Glad you found something you liked in the tune and yea we hid a few easter eggs here and there and that seemed to work out well (at least for your ears and mine as well..lol) Glad your still hanging here and I plan on putting my listening ears on here in a few so I'll catch your stuff as well! take care bro!
 
Back soon.....
 

Bob - Thanks again for popping in!! Great eye on Tony's new strat....I can't wait to get back to the states and give it a test run (if Tony will let me touch it...lol) Glad you heard something of interest in the this tune. I was a real blast working this to the end.
 
Dan - Thanks for the listen and good ears! I'll go in and see what lil bug a boo is making that sound you heard. Hope your well my friend.
 
SteveC - lmao....I had to re-read the "theme song to Vikings" a few times before I got that...lol Thanks as always for lending us your good ears!!! 
 
James...long time my friend! Hope you are well and things in you end of the world are good....so that ****ing video is driving me batty..lol!! In the project (Sony Vegas) its lined up...but when I render it seems to be hit or miss timing wise.....I just kinda gave up as this was the best of many renders...lol ****!!!!! lol but it was fun and maybe after I give my ears/eyes a break I'll dive back in to try again....MAYBE...lol thanks for the input and nice seeing you again!

Pretty cool song , did sound sort on the low sounding end to me too .
Great sound , like the lead guitar in it your song .

J.S.

Kenny,
 Thanks for the listen and feedback! Yea I agree that doing collaborations is a blast....I am very grateful for the projects we've completed over the years.....fun stuff!
 
JS,
 Glad you found something of interest in this tune...we sure did enjoying put it together!
 
Mark,
  Thanks as always for lending your good ears and for the input!!! I'll go back in and take a peek at the kit compression settings....hope your well!

well, that was indeed interesting.
 
The vocals around 3:24 was the menace I was waiting for to get my DT fix.
 
Does seem a bit boomy.
 
Great textures and thoughtful songcraft on display here.