No Self Control (a story song)

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2016/12/16 13:10:36 (permalink)

No Self Control (a story song)

This is an an idea I came up with while playing around with some new synth VST's I picked up, and it turned into an interesting story song.  My good friend Ed (Bapu) Kocol pitched in with a solid bass line and we were off to the races so to speak.  Give it a listen and see what you think.  No Self Control can be found here-  http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1050818&content=music  Thanks for listening.
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    daryl1968
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    Re: No Self Control 2016/12/16 13:28:41 (permalink)
    Is this autobiographical Phil? :)
    I like it a lot especially the synth that you are using.
    The only thing that took me by surprise was the piano run after the first chorus jumped out a bit. Maybe take it down a couple of notches?

      
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    Re: No Self Control 2016/12/16 14:05:25 (permalink)
    Mix seems to work here Phil, thanks for sharing.

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    Re: No Self Control 2016/12/16 16:29:21 (permalink)
    Thanks for the opportunity Phil.

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    Re: No Self Control 2017/01/02 18:10:18 (permalink)
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    Is this autobiographical Phil? :)
    I like it a lot especially the synth that you are using.
    The only thing that took me by surprise was the piano run after the first chorus jumped out a bit. Maybe take it down a couple of notches?

    Thanks, Daryl.  I wish it was autobiographical.  I'll have to check that piano part out.

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    Re: No Self Control 2017/01/02 18:17:20 (permalink)
    I'll refrain from commenting.  It's a nice effort!

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    Re: No Self Control 2017/01/02 19:00:24 (permalink)
    Did you ask for permission to use that picture for your thumbnail on your song? Well, OK, go ahead, I don't mind.  :)
     
    The perky synth is great, 'cause it sets up an '80's expectation - then it turns into a blues number. Your gravelly voice is a cool juxtaposition! nice job!
     
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    Re: No Self Control 2017/01/02 22:17:26 (permalink)
    I have never heard a synth used in a Blues-ish number, but doggone if it doesn't work in this song.  I love songs with a story and I love this story.  Your vocal is perfect for the lyrics and overall feel of the song and hey, good choice for bass player.
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    Re: No Self Control 2017/01/12 16:39:33 (permalink)
    OK, that was funny.    
     
    Like Freddy I'm surprised the synth arps work as well as they do in this context.  But there it is.    Nice job!

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