. . TEXAS RANGER . .

HEY, everyone well I have a tune I wrote 20 years ago with my good friend Carl Meyers. It's the kind of tune you write when two guys are sitting around a campfire with acoustic guitars and alcohol. This is my acoustic version of TEXAS RANGER, so feel free to comment or make suggestions.

THANK YOU!

good vibe...
why would a texas ranger kill a gringo? Aren't gringos americans south of the border?

Nicely done, it has the Texas type of feel from the beginning of the song (Ok, maybe the title gave it away...but still I'm sticking to my statement).

Cool acoustic recording. It doesn't have that over processed sound, very raw sound, which fits perfect for this song.

"Son, you're not from around from here are you...No sir, but I can play like I am"

I really like your style, this is a great song man. Great acoustic guitar sound and the vocalist is so natural sounding. Cleaver tune with a good melody.

I want to hear more - fantastic.

I like the groove to this. Nice acoustic guitar work. Great song!

Nice!

Had my head rockin' back and forth all the way thru.

Well done!!

Ron

Great job...really had that "live" vibe of being played and sung at the same time...did you record it like that or do separate tracking?

FRANK.... THANK YOU, really appreciate you listening.

JAMES.... I was hoping you would take the time to listen. Usually you are the man that gets to the meat of the tune. I must of done all-right in the recording end but flunked the history part.

ED....THANK YOU very much for the props. I try on the vocals, I must be getting a little better if I sound relaxed. THANKS AGAIN!

JON....I like the way you described that "RAW." THANKS again for the listen and props.

MICHAEL....I just couldn't think of anything else for the TEXAS RANGER to do. So I think short is better than long on this tune. THANKS, for the props and listen.

MARK.... Hey THANK YOU, very much for the kind words and all the props. I'm glad you took the time to listen it means alot.

JANET.... THANK YOU, very much for the kind words.

TOMJEFF.... I really do appreciate the listen and thanks for the groove props. THANKS AGAIN!

TONY....Back at YA! I really enjoy your tunes. THANKS for the listen.

RON....Head Rockin, Ill take those kind of props any day. THANKS!

DOUG.... Hey buddy thats what I wanted to hear a fun little tune. OVATION, you are correct , you are another one of those dudes that have great ears. THANKS for the listen.

DUDE.... I tried it live but couldn't get the vox to sit in the mix so I cheated, separate tracking. Hey, if it sounded live I take that as a great compliment. THANKS AGAIN!

LARRY....THANK YOU, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and to leave such nice props. THANKS AGAIN!

I feel like I'm in Texas with this.

Guitar transients are excellent.

Vox needs to go up a dcb, IMHO. "And my Momma cried" hook needs 2 dcbs.

This is astonishing work.

Thank you for such skilled guitar and singing.

REECE....THANK YOU very much for the props. I take that as a great compliment on the acoustic sounds coming from you. Ovations are not really the best sounding guitars. THANKS AGAIN.

PHILIP....Skilled guitar playing and singing thats a first for me. I had to go get the wife and show her this review. She still thinks your talking about someone other than me. I really do appreciate the kind words and the listen. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

MARK....THANKS, so much for the props and the listen. I'll stick to yelling at the wife for the gravelly voice, its not as fun but its cheaper. THANKS AGAIN!

THANKS James. To answer your question, I'm going to do what anyone else would do in this situation and blame the lyrics on my partner who help write the tune. Thanks for the props on the playing of the guitar. I really do appreciate you taking time out to listen. THANKS AGAIN!

what's not to love here? I like the raw nature of the unplugged version, the precussion is cool :-) the guitars are powerful, the vocal is passionate and compelling, the mix is clean as pin. Bravo!

ROBBY....WOW , THANK YOU very much. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm dumbfounded at everyone enjoying my voice and the raw sound. Once again I THANK YOU, for taking the time to listen.

Hey, Rick THANKS so much for the props and support you've given on my tunes. I really enjoyed your new one, that riff really is sweet. THANKS AGAIN!

Very cool song on many levels. It sounds fantastic.

I am not usually one to comment on lyrics (not sure I have ever actually), but in this case I found them to be the songs weak link. To be blunt, I found them a bit cliché.

What stood out most was the "My Father was..." which in music is akin to "It was a dark and Stormy night" in novel writing IMO.

You have a rhythm with the guitar that they should have hit on, but did not seem to. I would go more with something like:

he straps on his colt
he pins on his badge
stepping out the door
he salutes the flag
Red White and Blue
he needs nothing more

He is a texas ranger...

She watches him go
worry lines her eyes
every moment he is gone
what happens if he dies

See where I am going... tell a story... a day in the life off...

I realize this may be a true story, which if it is, gives you a unique insight into the life of a Ranger and his family that you can convey with out being directly involved. This allows the listener to relate to the protagonist without having to relate to you as well (makes it easier to relate to).

Hope you take this the way it was intended. I think you have a really cool tune that just needs cool lyrics to kick it into the next level.

Cheers
Shad