https://soundcloud.com/jm.no5/hold-down-the-melody
This is a song about writing a song.  I'm thinking many of you can relate so I'm posting the lyrics.  I'm sort of proud of this one.  Even though I wrote it, it sort of hits home for me because the process is a mystery at times.  Anyway, have a listen tell me what you think (song and mix).  It's on the lengthy side.  I call it an album cut.  LOL  Thanks.

 
Hold Down The Melody


Reeling within my art tonight
nothing comes too easily
with the spark that you get through to me
moves in like a symphony


Searching with my hands
feeling with my heart
it's always been such a mystery
starting not so naturally


Hold down the melody
the words thought so carefully
they take hold with all such harmony
sing their way to my soul


Hold down the melody
It all works out instinctively
It finds its way though mediocrity
And moves the song in my soul
 
I've been here many times
But will always embrace
There are no words to describe the way
It seems to appear from empty space


Hold down the melody
the words thought so carefully
they take hold with all such harmony
sing their way to my soul


Hold down the melody
It all works out instinctively
It finds its way though mediocrity
And moves the song in my soul

I like this! A little bit of The Byrds, The Beatles and some Dylan. Really, well put-together song. Guitars sound awesome, and your vocals are very well done. Mix sounds great as well.
 
Regards,
Dan

Interesting concept, nice mix and vocals!

Nice melody (pardon the pun) and well recorded sir. Guitar's the star.

You don't hear many songs about songwriting, and this one is a gem!  I love the vintage, yet fresh vibe and your vocal performance very much.  I always look forward to hearing your stuff.

Great mix and guitar melodies!

Love all the guitar layers! Almost seems like you have a layer on reverse there too. Great texture.

Vocals are well done.

Overall a great song

dcumpian
I like this! A little bit of The Byrds, The Beatles and some Dylan.
 
Regards,
Dan

Thanks Dan!  I am a big Beatles fan so I expect their vibe will seep into my music.  The Byrds and Dylan I am surprised but happy to hear.  If I had the cash I'd buy a Ric 12 string.  LOL 

Daryl, Lynn and Tony.  Thanks for taking the time to listen.  Thanks for the complements. 

8livesleft
Almost seems like you have a layer on reverse there too.

Robert,
Thanks!  You nailed it!  There is reverse guitar!  I put Platinum's Aux track to good use.  I recorded a portion of the song to Aux.  I reversed the Aux track and played guitar against it.  Then I flipped the guitar track. 
 
Big credit goes to my friend, Ben, who supplied me with a ton of guitar embellishments and arpeggios to dovetail in the mix.

This is a really lush production, like it a lot. Reverse guitar is a neat touch. I like where the vocals and BGVs sit the mix, reminds me of Toto.