**** LOUNGE ACT ****

Hey everyone. I'm having a hard time trying to get anything to sound good or even have anything worth recording. So I wrote this tune that sounded like a BAD LOUNGE ACT. All I could come up with is one verse and a chorus. I guess I'm just burnt out, so feel free to comment, suggest or attack.

The song is called AXE IS YOU

THANKS for the listen!
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Kev

Hey Kev,

Finish this one up man! I was really getting into it when it ended. It sounds great (vox and guitars - like that flanger fx there) - I think the only crit was one beat was a little off during the verse, but that's easily fixed. The drums and the groove are excellent.

You know, I went and grabbed a beer when I heard that intro

Love the guitar tones... and the vox.. cool song... don't give up on this one...

cool.

now finish it

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin...

I think your musical "funk" is blinding you to how good the song at core of this is! Take a couple of days off, then come back to it fresh. You've got a terrific start here, and we want to hear more!

I love the lounge intro bit, very clever and well done.

JAMES.... I THANK YOU very much for the props and the listen. When you only know about three chords on the guitar every song is simple.

DOUG.... I've hit a dry period, having a hard time getting anything to sound good. I can't even get midi drums on tempo. As always I THANK YOU for your help and props.

WARREN....You are correct that is me as the MC with a little help from V-VOCAL. It's better then meeting a woman with a angels body and a devils face. THANKS very much for the listen.

FRANK.... Coming from you I really appreciate those kind words. THANKS on the tones, Line 6. THANKS again Frank!

ROBBY....I think you might have dated this girl Robby. THANKS for the props and listen.

SHAD.... Short and to the point. THANK YOU very much for the listen.

RICK.... Its pretty sad when the best part of the song is the opening. I like the dictionary idea, THANKS AGAIN my friend.

GARY....Its a "BIG FUNK". I THANK YOU very much for the kind words and props.

JIMMY.... I THANK YOU for making my day. I really do appreciate your kind words, help and your listen.


THANKS AGAIN! to everyone for your time I really do appreciate your help during my "DRY PERIOD".

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Kev

Kev:

What a cool idea. How about eq'ing it like it really is in a club? Make the chorused guitar things less panned and clean. The vox sound right. The hats should sound less clean. And then give a slapback echo of the bass hitting the back wall of the club.

Kevin,
Oh man, you gotta work on this one some more. It is too cool! Too short but WAY cool! I really dig the intro (reminds of Tull's Minstrel in the Gallery except with a Holiday Inn on route 10 twist) and the guitar is very smooth. Nice vox, surely you can eke out a few more lyrics to get this to a bridge and some lead???? Well, anyway, nice job and good luck with shaking out of your funk. Working with Tom in Distant Towers has taught me to bring anything to the table, even I think it is junk. Maybe you are too critical of your unfinished stuff? Nice work on this one, very original (well DOH! of course it is original)

JAMES.... THANKS for being a shovel, your comments are much appreciated.

JAMES YO....I don't know if my EQ skills are that good but, Ill try anything to get out of this "FUNK". THANK YOU very much for your listen and your help.

RICK.... THANKS for the return visit. I know it should be easy half the song is written already. You don't know how much of a boost just getting the positive response from my cakewalk family has been. THANKS RICK, your crits and help are always greatly appreciated.

TONY....I take that as BIG PROPS coming from one of the origianl OUT OF THE BOX DUDES. THANK YOU very much for the listen.

PAT....I'm off to sharpen the pencil. THANK YOU very much for the kind words and the listen.

Once again THANKS for the support.

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Kev

I thought I had already commented on this but I guess I didn't.

This has a late 60s vibe, and it sounds live. I like the rhythm tone, clean, twangy, and it sets in mix well. Good voice.

Who's the MC??? LOL!!! I was just gettin' into this and it went away to quickly??? I like that funky , rhythm guitar! Add some crowd noises to this! I'd keep going with this Kev. Just keep adding stuff and let yerself get carried away.. You got those creative juices going...stop thinking and just play and have fun... think of those 60-70's jam bands. You're onto somethin' here.

ALAN.... THANKS for the listen. Don't worry about the trouble, if you like it cool. If you hate it cool.

DARYL.... I take that as a big props when you say it sounds live. I THANK YOU very much for the listen.

BERT.... Your right, I mean it more than half done. I need to loosen up and run with it. THANKS for the listen and the push.

LARRY....THANKS for the kind words. I really appreciate the comment about the funky rhythm coming from you and the way you play. Once again THANKS for the listen.

HERB....Thats a great idea more CHEEZE. I think your right if I just loosen up go in and have fun with it. THANK YOU very much for the props and your help it is very much appreciated.

THANKS to all the cakewalk family.

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Kev

Kev

Pow!!

Smack! Kapowie!! Slam

That's my attack Batman style!

This sounds great, just needs more.

Relax and it will come to you.

Fear of a lost muse makes muse get lost.

Ron

PHILIP.... THANK YOU very much for the listen and the props. I always look forward to your reviews and help.

RON....I'm trying. Your last line is sooo true. THANKS for the listen.

BOB.... THANK YOU very much for the listen and kudos. I guess I need to finish this one.

THANKS AGAIN!

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Kev

That's Main Street from my vantage point!..veyr fun and cool...still needs some work I'd say..in fact it would be cool at some point to pull the whole song outta the club and into the studio...using the same progressions but make it big and rockin and filled out...but thats just me weird brain cookin here...lol

Great creative stuff...I've always liked your musical presentation and this songs no different!!

cool beans!