daryl1968
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The Nearly Man - new original song featuring Bapu
Hi folks I hope you are all well. Here is my first effort in my new home in deepest South Wales (UK). Co-written by the delightful Ed Kocol. Nits and crits welcome. https://soundcloud.com/skyblueproductions/the-nearly-man The Nearly ManWritten and performed by Staypress and Ed KocolChorusHe nearly had a hit He almost made the big time He was close to making it But didn't make a dime V11971 - he played his songs for fun 1978 - he was told his stuff was great 1982 - his bedroom days were through 1983 - moved to the big city Pre-chorusHand crafted in his bedroom at night In the dark everything seemed right But when the world heard his precious song They were afraid to say 'it's all wrong' ChorusV2In '85 his dreams were just alive By '88 it was getting too late By '91 his management were done By '92 he was through Pre-chorusChorusMiddle bitWith an ego beyond control He really thought he was on a roll His jogs through the park were really a stroll Another casualty of rock and roll..... Chorus to end*Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidental
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring Bapu
2017/10/14 15:54:35
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how sad! haha. songs good though.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring Bapu
2017/10/14 15:56:27
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Daryl, I'm glad to see that you're up and running. This is yet another terrific tune from you. I can't imagine what inspired you to write this ;) As always, your lyrics, voice, and arrangement make this a classic. I look forward to hearing more from you, now that you're settled.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/14 16:05:35
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Bapu Be Bassless (on dis juan) 
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/14 16:54:22
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Excellent song Daryl, right back on form.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/14 17:50:57
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Good to know you are settling in to deepest, darkest, wet-ish Wales Daryl, you appear to be getting back on form. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/15 02:46:56
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Very good tune here Daryl (as always, very catchy).....another excellent Staypress production. I have to say though that the bass has a lot of very nice low end.....tasty phatness that I like!! Good to see you settled in and thanks for the dedication..... 
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/15 08:56:43
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Yep... Another top Staypress Toon! Welcome back to the (Y)UK
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daryl1968
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/15 14:10:02
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eph221
how sad! haha. songs good though.
Thanks David. It is a sad tale :)
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/15 21:10:33
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Good move, certainly from a musical standpoint. Really clear mix, and vocals just pop right out. The bass is banal, of course, but I'd vote for just a tad less bass in the mix. I mean just a skosh of a tad.
Staypress remains a solid favorite of mine.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/16 00:29:38
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Daryl
Good one. I always look forward to hearing your latest. I liked the rhyming with the years bit.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/16 00:34:20
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Daryk are those internal rhymes? Brilliant.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/16 01:31:58
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Great fun! We're all Nearly Men here ;)
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/16 17:41:05
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Another excellent, humorous pop treat! Glad you are settling in to Olde England. I'm with Tom on the bass being just a spot too loud, but otherwise, a very pristine, most excellent mix.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/16 21:33:06
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Cool! Well done track. A bit sad lyrics but otherwise a nice song. Sounds good.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/17 17:11:52
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I love everything about it! What fun lyrics. I'm with the others about the bass coming down a little, but not much because it's the driving force of the song. I've always loved a tightly tuned snare ever since I first heard Bill Bruford, and this is why. Great job all around.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/18 00:34:44
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Excellent mates! Glad you're settled and running again, daryk!
great stuff here!
daryk said "delightful Ed Kocol" harhar!!
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/18 01:38:14
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Hay look, Somethings are not locked in stone... lol 3/18/2019
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/18 13:31:35
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Lynn
Daryl, I'm glad to see that you're up and running. This is yet another terrific tune from you. I can't imagine what inspired you to write this ;) As always, your lyrics, voice, and arrangement make this a classic. I look forward to hearing more from you, now that you're settled.
Thanks a lot Lynn - I really appreciate it mate. *Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidental
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/19 05:56:45
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I like it. Quirky and interesting. It put a smile on face.
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daryl1968
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/19 17:29:37
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bapu
Banal Bapu Be Bassless (on dis juan)
what are you bassing that comment on?
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/19 17:43:22
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bapu
Banal Bapu Be Bassless (on dis juan)
what are you bassing that comment on?
A typical sample size.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/19 19:03:59
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Very clever song. I like your disclaimer, "*Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidental" as this story could probably be applied to many, many people:)
Good work all around, as others mentioned, bass might be a tad too loud but it is a stellar production.
Regards
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/19 19:08:24
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/20 14:42:57
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Excellent song Daryl, right back on form.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/20 18:07:23
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☄ Helpfulby synkrotron 2017/10/20 19:33:08
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daryk said "delightful Ed Kocol" harhar!!
He forgot how to spell manqué and banal.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/21 06:45:46
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Good to know you are settling in to deepest, darkest, wet-ish Wales Daryl, you appear to be getting back on form. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Wookster me old mate.
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/21 21:26:35
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Nice work guys.
Thanks a lot Steve
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Re: The Nearly Man - new original song featuring the rather banal Bapu
2017/10/22 17:07:04
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Oh man - that was depressing - cool song. I liked the bass tone - for some reason that stood out to me.
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