So yeah, some things have changed since then. Oct 2010 wasn't long after I found this community. You guys have helped me grow so much. Have any of you ever thought about doing a, somewhat regular, google hang-out to share song ideas and 'look-over-my-shoulder' tips? I think that might be fun. I'd even facilitate it for anyone interested.
 
Anyway, here's the song, by request. LOL 
 
https://soundcloud.com/joshua-barnes/oct-2010-straw-man
 
No midi in this song - as if you couldn't tell! :) 

This is more classic-straight ahead rock.  Your voice is awesome.  Listened on speakers this time, it sounded like it was missing a little glue of some kind, but I can't put my finger on it!  The early rockers had this, more sparse instrumentation.  Maybe that's what you were after.  Good luck!

Missing something?! Oh fer sure! I had no clue what I was doing!!!
 
Thank you for your compliments. I appreciate it. I haven't sung any of this kind of stuff for a while. Would be fun to go back to it from time to time.

ruralrocker2010
So yeah, some things have changed since then. Oct 2010 wasn't long after I found this community. You guys have helped me grow so much. Have any of you ever thought about doing a, somewhat regular, google hang-out to share song ideas and 'look-over-my-shoulder' tips? I think that might be fun. I'd even facilitate it for anyone interested.
 
Anyway, here's the song, by request. LOL 
 
https://soundcloud.com/joshua-barnes/oct-2010-straw-man
 
No midi in this song - as if you couldn't tell! :) 

Thanks Man!!! Sounded GREAT!!! Although, I must say it isn't the same version I originally heard years ago. And honestly I can't believe it was 2010 when I heard it, so that is a real wakeup call for me where time goes. You have a rough analog version I think it was in 2010 sound. I liked the roughness, not the polish. LOL, I liked the song and your performance here and in the past either way. Very cool riffs and production!
 
Thanks for taking the time to share this, I enjoyed hearing it very much. 
 
Take care! 
 
Bobby
 

This is the only other version I remember. Minus the organ. Is this what you mean?
 
https://soundcloud.com/joshua-barnes/straw-man-no-organ
 
 

Liked it, vocally pretty cool, definitely nice guitar riff. For me it reminds me of early '90s hair band, maybe. Pretty sure those vocals are aided by some spandex somewhere. :)
 
thanks for the share!
-Tom

curse you, double post gremlin!

ruralrocker2010
This is the only other version I remember. Minus the organ. Is this what you mean?
 
https://soundcloud.com/joshua-barnes/straw-man-no-organ
 
 

I'm sorry Man, I apologize. I didn't take into account that I have a new everything from PC to speakers and all that stuff. When I heard this the first time it was on a different PC and speakers and everything. 
 
Hey Man! I FREAKING LOVE THE VIBE ON THIS TUNE! It's loose and it's out there. SOUNDS GREAT!
 
Keep on keepin' on Man! You've got some serious talent going on! Never be afraid to follow your heart when it comes to music!

Bobby
 

Before these forums end and are locked forever Jan 16th 2019. I wanted to bump this tune, because it deserves it! Sure wish I could have worked with Joshua on a few tunes, I think we could have come up with some great Songs. Either way. This is COOL!!!! Check it out!!! Very kind person also. AWESOME TUNE AND MUSIC!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
 

Thanks again MAN!!! This TUNE IS AWESOME!!!