daryl1968
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I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
Hi forum folk Here's a new bitter and twisted song that I wrote :) Nits and crits welcome https://soundcloud.com/sk...ons/im-not-the-bad-guy I'm Not the Bad Guy Written and performed by Staypress V1 I'm sick of saying sorry for things I did not do I'm tired of building bridges so I can get to you V2 I feel like I've been branded a monster among men I think I'll build a time machine and put it right again. Ch I'll admit your jealousy didn't bring out the best in me But I'm not the bad guy i don't deny I lost my cool, being made to feel a fool But I'm not the bad guy V3 I'm tired of feeling guilty for things I should have done I'm sick of being sorry for fights I never won Ch Middle bit I'd be the first to admit I was wrong If you'd allow me to talk that long The thought of you was heavenly, reality was hell Who's the guilty party? You know damn well Ch to end
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/15 16:58:00
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Another instant classic, Daryl. Your words and music are consistently excellent. I'm happy for you!
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 03:49:17
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Excellent Daryl. Love that change up into the chorus, nifty writing mate. Cool little synth details going on too, likes that.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 06:55:52
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Nice one, Daryl. Especially like the chorus with the subtle vocal harmony and the organ you got in the background. Clever lyrics and nice clean production. Radio ready for sure.  John B.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 08:28:53
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Yep... very cool. Good work.
I always enjoy the songs you present as they are overflowing with creative expression. Unique things here and there and yet, you tend to have a cohesive style that runs through them all.
Another good job.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 08:36:18
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Instant "Thompson Twins" classic! Love it!
Your usual super-clear mix as well...great job on this.
Regards,
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 11:40:38
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A textbook Staypress production, clean airy well positioned instrumentation, balanced lead vocal and harmonies, one could say smooth.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 14:17:37
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Lynn
Another instant classic, Daryl. Your words and music are consistently excellent. I'm happy for you!
Thanks so much Lynn. You're the man
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 18:57:09
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Excellent Daryl. Love that change up into the chorus, nifty writing mate. Cool little synth details going on too, likes that.
Thanks a ton James. You are also the man.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 19:11:31
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Who's your muse? Whoever, he or she is a good one. Mine keeps telling me to be a man. ??
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 19:26:09
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Great job as always, Daryl! Love the odd twisty things panned hard right and left. I listened in my studio. The mix sounded really good.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 19:32:26
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Big up daryk. Nice choon. Apology accepted. 
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/16 22:45:39
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Hey Daryl,
Really nice job. It sounds great on my speakers. So open, super good lows to highs. The arrangement works so well. It is minimal but not lacking at all. I like the ambiance on the vocals.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/17 02:44:56
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Friggin' stellar.
Such a talented mixer, and songwriter.
I think I noticed your vocal has a high octave harmony AND a lower octave harmony? Can I really be hearing that? Super cool vocal presentation, and the chords are original and inventive.
So what's not to like?
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/17 02:49:56
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That octave thing was popularized by Chris Difford and Glen Tillbrook. In fact Daryl could easily pass as Squeeze.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/17 11:43:02
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I squeeze Daryk whenever I can.
Well, that is, whenever he lets me.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/17 13:22:26
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Nice one, Daryl. Especially like the chorus with the subtle vocal harmony and the organ you got in the background. Clever lyrics and nice clean production. Radio ready for sure.
John B.
Thanks so much John. I'm glad you enjoyed it
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/17 15:05:33
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Hi Daryl,
Even if I english is not my native language,I really appreciate your lyrics and I am thankfull you take time to type.. It is much easier for "guys like me " ( makes me think about Aimee Mann sorry sorry..nothing to do with the job at hand)
You are a poet and you are an author.
The song is really easy to listen to and your voice makes perfectly the job.
Because I am french I must say something which drives backwards... And it is that according to me ,the music is
just a little too much in front of the vocal in the chorus ( which actually to my ears sounds like a pre chorus introducing the nice small instrumental bridge).
Good job ,thanks for sharing.
All the best.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/18 07:30:58
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Guitarhacker
Yep... very cool. Good work.
I always enjoy the songs you present as they are overflowing with creative expression. Unique things here and there and yet, you tend to have a cohesive style that runs through them all.
Another good job.
Thanks a lot Herb. I really appreciate it.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/18 12:13:28
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/18 13:51:53
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That was catchy... cool vocals and guitars there... good one
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/18 17:34:39
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dcumpian
Instant "Thompson Twins" classic! Love it!
Your usual super-clear mix as well...great job on this.
Regards,
Dan
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/19 12:46:49
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A textbook Staypress production, clean airy well positioned instrumentation, balanced lead vocal and harmonies, one could say smooth.
Thanks Wookster. The current Mrs daryl1968 says I'm as smooth as a pineapple.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/19 12:53:59
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Excellent all round front to back. Love that low D? Bass.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/19 13:20:20
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Excellent -- has that nice Squeeze pop feel with good hooks and clever lyrics. Good tight arrangement. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
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☄ Helpfulby jamesg1213 2017/02/20 14:47:29
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Who's your muse? Whoever, he or she is a good one. Mine keeps telling me to be a man. ??
I am a Gemini so I have an inbuilt alter ego and internal critic :) I also like monkeys. I can also take criticism and would take such criticism as a gift from someone who has taken their time to listen to my song not hurl it back at them and tell them they're wrong. This is in no way aimed at you mate. Just saying to anyone reading this. ;) Danke schon
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/20 13:50:26
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Great job as always, Daryl! Love the odd twisty things panned hard right and left. I listened in my studio. The mix sounded really good.
Thanks a lot I like an odd twisty thing panned hard left and right too :)
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/20 16:45:06
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Excellent work again Daryl! This is all through very nice balanced and tastefully mixed. All the quirky stuff going on in the background makes it very enjoyable to listen to. The intermission saturated piano in 1:00 is lovely. The octave singing is made by you? I thought it was a layer by mrsDaryl1968...
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/20 19:11:55
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Daryl
I always like your creations and this is no exception. You certainly have a distinctive style and voice which work well together.
"If you'd allow me to talk that long" made me laugh.
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Re: I'm Not the Bad Guy - New original song
2017/02/21 07:11:04
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Big up daryk. Nice choon.
Apology accepted.
Cheers mate. :)
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