SORRY! Forum won't let me add the link to soundcloud, also will not let me delete this Post.
 Any suggestions?  
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 Ah ha! Today it lets me add the link.  Just one of those days computers or the operator has a glitch.
 Here is the link. 
 https://soundcloud.com/myoldmanscool/nanny-state

The forum is set up so you need 25 posts before you can post a link (it's to dissaude spammers, not a 'rule' for the Songs forum to make you listen and comment on other people's songs first, as some will tell you). I'm guessing if you post again you should be able to edit the original post and insert your link.

Hi James
 
Thanks for your reply.  I've tried editing quite a few times now and unfortunately the Forum is still not letting me download the link to 'SoundCloud'.  I don't know why as I've successfully done this before.
Thanks for your help anyway.
Alan  

Not sure what you mean by 'download' the link. Just copy it from your browser and paste it, like this;
 
https://soundcloud.com/myoldmanscool/nanny-state

In any forum the world over you will always hear a discussion of analogue vs. digital. I don't know where on the fence you sit, or if you've even built a fence, but after a couple of listens to your song I really wanted to hear some analogue sounds or effects. It felt a little too crisp, too clean, too surgical. I'm not sure where any analogue should go, but I did think the choruses worked well, so maybe over the verses. I think maybe your vocals would sit better in the mix (which is first rate by the way) if they weren't quite so clinical.
Nice song.

Hi James
Sorry regarding my terminology, I was doing exactly as you did (copy & paste).  Just a glitch I guess. Thanks anyway for your help. PS Enjoyed listening to your  'The Weirdstone of Brisingamen'. Good work and look forward to hearing more.
 
Hi Rebel1007
Thanks for listening, appreciate your constructive comments.  I was trying to keep the spoken words clear and crisp, so that they weren't clouded by the music (poem with musical accompaniment).  Sorry, I've never given much thought to analogue verses digital but you given me something to think about on my next project.  Thanks again for listening.
 
Alan    

This is first rate satire regardless of one's point of view.  I enjoyed the clean, clear production, but that's a matter of taste.  The lyrics are thought provoking, to say the least.  Well done.

Hi Lynn
Thanks for taking the time to listen and commenting. Satire sure is a good word to describe the song in this mad world.
Best wishes
Alan

Welcome to the world of Nanny States, Britain does not stand alone, The US is following suit and so congress and the states attorney generals are suing them for their defamation of character of the people. Your song is very well done, vocals are right on the money and one heck of a mix to boot!! Very nicely done.
 
Peace and Blessings,John
 
PS, By the way, try and get a good nights sleep, it will be the same tomorrow and be worst next year. I learned all this 45 years ago in a socially class. It's about population growth and the government needs control so they can pay people to stay home and we all get to pay for it. Enjoy!!

absolutely right.  preach on brother alan. :)