we drift apart

Hi,

Been working away from home for quite awhile and had this melody stuck in my head. I'm back now so I tried to turn it into a song.

Not really country but it is a steel guitar tune...consider yourself warned 

If you've got a few minutes, check out here: http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11718821 

And if you've got more than a few minutes all comments, suggestions and/or criticisms are welcome.


**6/24 - In response to several comments about the snare and/or kick drum levels, I've raised the volume on both. 

you are totally talented guitar player. the mix is perfect, and song now stuck in my head.

Pretty tight. Well done.

Wonderful tone and phrasing Gary, that's some really lovely playing. I like the little bell sounds accenting the high end, nice touch. The tune had a Mark Knopfler vibe about it, very bitter-sweet.

A lovely piece of music.  Great tone, phrasing, and performance.  Can't wait to hear more.

Not really my thing, but I ignored the warning though 'cos I know by now that  a geeare tune means I'm about to hear someone who really knows what they're doing. This is no exception, though it did feel like more of a bed for vocals than an instrumental in it's own right. Maybe just me.

Way cool Mr. Gary. I was enthralled with the steel and the tune. Is the steel a new toy? The mix/production leaves me a little wanting though. You know I'm a big fan, but this just makes me want to fix it somehow:)
I don't know how off the top of my head but, I think the meeting of real infused with computer is the problem. And, that's a tough one to get over. I do love it though. Did I say that?.....:)

Hey Gary
Glad to see and hear your doing OK!  WOW... the arrangement on this piece is just fantastic as is the mix/performance.  I don't know why but this piece made me think of the movie "Urban Cowboy".  Your playing/vibe is as smooth as Buddy Emmons.  KUDOS!

Kev

Another listen Gary...

Terrific...

Hi Gary, that's some mighty fine steel guitar playing ! Almost sounds more Hawaïan than Country, to me at least. Good job ,Sir.

Rik (ex-morenoise)

How I missed this I don't know but I'm here now.

This sounds excellent to my (early morning ears) Gary.

Only one crit: The vox weren't loud enough.

Gary, you are so great.  You told me once you were not a very good steel player.  This was absolutely how a steel should sound.  The whole recording is up to your A+ standards!  I know that I have to finish my "country song" before you forget how to play that thing!  LOL!  You have inspired me.

drumstixkev: Hey Kev, how are ya? Thanks for checking out the tune and for the positive comments.  Urban Cowboy? Wow, I don't really remember that movie but I do remember those annoying bull riding machines it inspired turning up in every club I was working in...man, I used to hate those things  I really enjoyed your take on 'Movin' Out' and I'm looking forward to hearing a complete version of your original tune 'Walk Away'. Thanks again!


mgh:  

you really do brighten my day every time i listen to one of your tunes

Hi Mark, great to hear from you. Man, that is such a nice thing to say. You definitely brightened my day, thank you!


notnat: Thank you, Frank! Much appreciated.

This is very pretty, a very nice listen.  Not really my genre, but I really appreciate the sound and vibe here.  Kudos.

Lee

Rikkie: Hi Rik. Always great to hear from you. I hadn't really thought about it but I think your right...it does sound kind of Hawaiian-ish. Which is fine by me! Thanks for checking it out. Glad you liked it.

spacealf: Hi, thanks for stopping by the ol' homestead and taking the time to listen and leave a comment. I appreciate the positive comments.

bapu: Hi Ed. Thanks for listening and commenting. Vox? hmm, if they can put a man on the moon I suppose it's possible to put vocals on this...who knows?  Thanks again, glad you liked the tune.

Janet: Hi Janet. How are you? Thanks for dropping by and thanks very much for the kind words and for mentioning my piano noodling 

evadianepug: Warren! How are you, man? You are too kind, my friend. Let me know when you finish that country song...it would be a pleasure to collab with you again.

Bob Oister: Hi Bob. Thanks very much for checking out the tune and for the compliments on the arrangement and mix...much appreciated! Congrats on the release of your CD and great job on the 'Hearts On Fire' video.

BenMMusTech: 

I've always wanted to play lap steel.

Man, you should get one! You can find them really cheap and it's not too difficult to play. Anyway, thanks very much for taking the time to listen and leave a comment. I appreciate the kind words and I'm not a country boy, either  


Warrenlee: Hi Lee. Thanks for listening/commenting...especially when it's not a genre you like or are interested in. It's always great to hear from open-minded musicians! Thanks again.


darylcrowley: Hey Daryl! How are ya? Great to hear from you, buddy. Yea, the last band I worked with I played nothing but steel...I worked at it pretty hard for awhile but it's always been a struggle  That's how I wound up in Nashville, though...last place on earth I ever thought I'd live, haha! Thanks for the listen and the kind words. I noticed that you just posted a new song so I've gotta go check it out.