Shadow Boarder - 2nd try: Cut the silence at beginning & (I hope) fixed over-compression

Nice! Very theatrical, like Kurt Weill meets Tori Amos. Cool changes in tempo. Enjoyed that, thanks.

This is a very interesting song with its unique story and tempo changes.  It's well recorded and pops out of my monitors.  So far, what I've heard from you is so unlike anything else I've heard on this site that you've found your own niche.  Well done.

Wow that was very cool , very interesting to listen to !
You are very creative and your vocals thumbs up , a solid 10 out of me !

J.S.

A cross between Kurt weill and Edie brickell (on acid). That would be fun to perform.

Thanks for your comments, eph221 and bapu! Yes, I think you're right about the over-compression - I'll see if I can do something about that. Thanks again :)
 

Something about this song is so bizarre and just not right...  which is what it makes it so cool.   
 
I really liked the way you've left the tempo completely free to follow the story - that's some good stuff.  And I think it helps to launch things dementedly over the top, almost like a circus, without sounding anything like a circus.  If that makes sense.   I can imagine this being used in TV or a movie...

Dcumpian, stevec and emeraldsoul: Thank you so much for your kind words and good advice! I hope to get a chance either today or tomorrow to try to kill all that over compression and then maybe even put a link to the newer version here in this thread.
I know I keep saying it, but I value your comments very much.
LJ
 

Clever song. I loved the lyrics and tempo changes. The mix is coming through fine I can hear all the elements clearly especially the vocals. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

Hey -- very nice.  (I do wish you'd posted the lyrics somewhere as sometimes it was hard to make 'em out.)  This is a very good demo of your song -- your vocals are spot on and the arrangement is terrific...sort of Melanie hugs Kate Bush and hand-in-hand they join Bjork and take a walk down Broadway...ahem...anyway, very creative and well done.  !!
 
Allan
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Hello Laura,
 
I've heard the first mix when you first posted it and I have listened to your new mix a few times over the past few days ..
I've been jammed up time wise w my internet free time to post...

Yes , the second mix sounds a lot better too me ...
I happen to like your musical orbit . You show a lot of solid musical creativity and vocal expression in your new song
 
I certainly dig the fact that you are full of surprises on where you take your music. Also love that you are so willing to take musical risks and go too unexpected places with all the musical twists and turns you do ...
I feel it gives your music a dimension of vibrancy and movement . Also I feel it gives your music  a unique stamp / form of personal expression .
By that I mean , now that I've heard you a few times with a couple of tunes , there is no mistaking it is you ....as the Artist .
 
Say, while I have your ear , can you please do me a favor ? Can you please ask your 2 lovely cats to stop trying to hypnotize me while I'm listening to your song
 
all the best,
 
Kenny

Thank you, Voda La Void, for the encouragement and for those nice comments! I will certainly take note of the points you mentioned and keep them in mind. It is much appreciated :)
 
Kenny (kennywtelejazz), you are such a kind and considerate soul, and I find myself looking forward anxiously (and a little nervously) to your commentary. It amazes me how you can be so giving of your time and wisdom to a total stranger. I read your comments very carefully and take your views and advice to heart - it's so gently and kindly given.
 
Thank you for the tremendous help you are and for the hope you are giving me.
LJ

Thanks, syncotron. I'm grinning just from knowing the song made you grin
LJ