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2014/02/04 07:36:59
Guitarhacker
I like the song..... not the first 20 seconds so much..... I think you should edit that out.
 
The song itself is good. A bit long but good.
2014/02/04 13:59:00
ralphwiggum
Hey Tom!!  Thanks for bringing this song back from the brink of oblivion.  Lol.  I'm glad that you like it and I agree with you that it needs "something else".  I really dig the Oasis comparison.  I have an Oasis cover of "Some Might Say" that I did.  Now I really want to post it.  Can you still post covers here?  Anyway, thanks for the listen.
 
Herb, you are right.  I can easily lose the first 20 seconds of this song.  But in a drunken moment of inspiration and desperation I recorded the Oompa Loompa.  I think the song would be better without it though.
 
But you are both right.  It needs to be shorter, or, arranged differently.
 
Thanks for listening guys!!!
2014/02/04 21:08:30
The Band19
Yeah, the doubling is a little off, but it's difficult to get tight. I think Melodyne was mentioned and they make a fine product, or vvocal w/Sonar. Had a floyd vibe when the lead guitar kicked in. It was stepping on the vocal a little when the vox came back in. 
 
Another great Oompa Loompa tune, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADpsIb7vfs
 
2014/02/05 16:04:09
daryl1968
love the big delayed guitar that comes in throughout and the feel of the song.
 
Only crit is not keen on the organ sound - a bit too clean for my liking.
I like a dirty organ - just ask Bapu
2014/02/06 11:22:59
Starise
This one must have gotten lost. I seem to have missed it before.
 
It has a 60's vibe to it IMO. Nice work! The OmmPaas are kinda spacey but I think it fits.
2014/02/08 10:46:46
ralphwiggum
Wow, thanks for the comments guys!!  I haven't been around for a while.  I need to listen to and comment more on the great music here!
 
Robby, I can tell you listened by your comments.  Thanks!  Yes, doubling is not something I like to do that often.  It fit in this song but it is slightly off.  I am against using Auto-Tuning of any kind. I like my bum notes, lol, they're like hairy eyebrows, they give my songs character.  DEWEY COX!!! I was just watching that today.  Great movie!! Thanks for listening man.
 
Thank you Daryl & Tim for listening.  Like I said, I sat on this song for more than 5 years.  I was completely self-conscious about it.  It was written and recorded in a particularly difficult time in my life and it definitely reflects that chaos and insanity well.  And you can shake your booty to it!!!  I never thought I would ever post it.  The fact that I've gotten some really nice responses has made me very happy!!
 
Thanks!
2014/03/01 10:48:55
olemon
Ralph, this is way cool!  That guitar kicking in really puts some punch in an already good song.
 
I echo others on the intro voices being somewhat out of place, though.  The song starts for me around that 00:20 point. 
2014/03/01 11:45:03
Freddy J
This is way cool indeed!  Ya, it is kind of quirky and that is what I like about it.  I love the intro vocals -- they match up with the interesting ending.  It is a bit long, which I guess doesn't match commercial expectations, but I kinda like that also.  Nice one.
2014/03/01 12:30:20
The Band19
Finally I said WTF? "What's That For?" I agree, nothing wrong with this. You have that Roger Waters sound down on the lead too. 
2014/03/01 22:41:37
ralphwiggum
Guys, thank you so very much for listening!  I thought this song had gone to Cakewalk Song Forum Heaven but Scott brought back to life again.  Thank you Man!  Yes, some people like the intro & others don't.  It was a purely improvisational moment when I sang it.  I could take it out easily and I probably should.  I am glad you like the rest of the song though!
 
Freddy, I think quirky says it all!!  I take that as a great compliment because quirky is what I was going for.  Thank you. :-)  Robbie, your compliments are always appreciated!  Remember, I am a "Missing Person" and I totally respect your work.
 
Thanks again!!!
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