Hi nice forum people
Here's a new original song that I wrote and recorded.
Backing vocals by the current Mrs Daryl1968
 
https://soundcloud.com/sk...roductions/wake-up-now
 
Wake Up Now
Written and performed by Daryl Greenway
V1
There's a world of amazing things beyond
The daily grind and what you think you're fond of
Take some time to poke your head above
The comfort blanket and what you say you love
Prechorus
There's hardly time to wipe your tears
When you wake up from your slumber after all these years
The only way to see the truth, I'm telling you
Is to Wake Up Now
Chorus
Open your eyes there's lots to see
Open them wide and you'll be free
Open your mouth there's plenty to say
Say it out loud, you'll find a way
V2
There's a world of amazing things inside
Just believe and drop the macho pride.
Prechorus
Chorus ad infinitum

Love it. The sparseness of the mix is pretty genius. The bass that is a percussive little root, like that a lot. Your singing voice is very memorable. 
 
You might consider pushing the backing vocal up just a bit, I'd be interested in hearing the harmony loudly stated more than merely suggested. It sounded like an octave harmony, wonder if some different intervals would be an addition - maybe three part ?
 
pretty close to pop perfection. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to re-listen to all my Howard Jones albums! Your effort does not pale by comparison.
 
cheers,
-Tom

Brilliant song, catchy, very clever instrumentation-arrangements; nice little surprises going on that makes the song intriguing and irresistible = Genius
 
Minor Criticisms: Not much really, may be give the harmony vocals a tad more presence and balanced L/R.  That dirty piano? Ah I guess its okay, a little dirt won't hurt anyone
 
 
 

Very nice Daryl and the current Mrs Daryl, this just has you stamped all over it, quirky lyrics cool production.  Yeah perhaps a little bit more of the current Mrs Daryl would be nice but all in all worthy of

This is exactly what I would expect from the two of you.  Pure pop genius.  As always, you give us a clever arrangement centered around thoughtful lyrics.  Your voices blend together so well.  I'm waiting for the next gem.

what a fun tune!
dig the open arrangement...
i'm not a big POP style fan,
but this is well done.
i think the background vox is just right in the mix,
but i think that having a 2nd harmony,
in a few spots,
would vary the vocal line enough so that the octave harmonies
dont' get too predictable, as they are now.
a little hot on the mastering...
but overall a great mix.

Pop perfection, like others have said. Great mix and performances. Always enjoy listening to your stuff!
 
Regards,
Dan

emeraldsoul
Love it. The sparseness of the mix is pretty genius. The bass that is a percussive little root, like that a lot. Your singing voice is very memorable. 
 
You might consider pushing the backing vocal up just a bit, I'd be interested in hearing the harmony loudly stated more than merely suggested. It sounded like an octave harmony, wonder if some different intervals would be an addition - maybe three part ?
 
pretty close to pop perfection. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to re-listen to all my Howard Jones albums! Your effort does not pale by comparison.
 
cheers,
-Tom

Wow thanks Tom.
Listening now, Liz's voice could be tweaked a bit - agreed.

Sounds great as always, makes me think of Harry Nilson. I think the background vocal is just right  and you should add another harmony in spots as Bat said above. I enjoyed the listen.

Very nice. Good on both of you mate.