Post-Punk Progression; work in progress.

[JD01]

The solo sounds Just Right(TM). And the drums sound really, really good.

I'm glad all you 'round here are raising the bar so high; gives me something to aspire to (with the added twist of knowing it's actually possible outside the confines of pro studios).

Have you seen the video of my home studio? There is nothing pro about it!

[Bubba]

Thatcherite.... I'll just leave that here for you. Politics. Geology. Magic...

I am NOT writing a song about that woman.

The solo sounds Just Right(TM). And the drums sound really, really good.

I'm glad all you 'round here are raising the bar so high; gives me something to aspire to (with the added twist of knowing it's actually possible outside the confines of pro studios).

That's a nice comment, Dan. We're all here to share what we've learned, if it's any use, that is!

Nothing has happened with this song in the last week but I'm hoping to get something done at the weekend. I kind of want to add a synth part so I've been downloading and installing patches for my Daichi soft synth plugin, in the hope of getting inspired.

I also added some flange to the chukka-chukka part, it really suits the style of the song.

Still no lyrics on the horizon.

[Armistice]

I am NOT writing a song about that woman.

Ha ha. Didn't for a.moment think you would. I may possibly have had wine when I posted that...

[JD01]

Still no lyrics on the horizon.

You just need a theme and a hook, mate. Will all flow from there.

[rayc]

I just listened to an update, I think. the two in the bottom left of the OP?
Interesting developments. The rhythm git, great part by the way, may be a little loud as it grabs most of my attention when I'd rather be getting an equal earful if that sparkling Chablis on the other side.

[Bubba]

I just listened to an update, I think. the two in the bottom left of the OP?
Interesting developments. The rhythm git, great part by the way, may be a little loud as it grabs most of my attention when I'd rather be getting an equal earful if that sparkling Chablis on the other side.

Hi, Ray. There's something funky going on in that post. The two mixes in the corner are old "ghost" attachments that don't show up in my editing window, so I can't remove them. I've brought the matter up with Shan. In the meantime I'm uploading a minor tweak mix.

I think I may have a theme about which to write a lyric, but it's a little dark, I'm not sure I can do it. Basically, the process of Frank growing up and leaving home has hit me like a ton of bricks. I've taken it really badly, almost like a bereavement. I know it's stupid, but it's as if Little Frank has been taken away and replaced with a (fantastic) young man that is both Frank and Not Frank. I'm not sure I can make any sense of it, but the feelings are real.

[muttley]

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I think I may have a theme about which to write a lyric, but it's a little dark, I'm not sure I can do it. Basically, the process of Frank growing up and leaving home has hit me like a ton of bricks. I've taken it really badly, almost like a bereavement. I know it's stupid, but it's as if Little Frank has been taken away and replaced with a (fantastic) young man that is both Frank and Not Frank. I'm not sure I can make any sense of it, but the feelings are real.

Its quite normal mate, you want the best and know its got to happen, that dont mean you aint going to miss the days you had. There will be loads more good days just interspersed with gaps filled with phone calls and txts..

Loving the sound you are getting from that amp BTW, thats exactly how I remember them and makes me want to dust off and play one again.. Theme sounds good just dont go all Morrisey on us..

[rayc]

Bubba,
that's a brilliant topic to write about and even if you don't end up with a lyric you'll have explored your emotions, your relationships and yourself. COLL.

[Armistice]

I just listened to an update, I think. the two in the bottom left of the OP?
Interesting developments. The rhythm git, great part by the way, may be a little loud as it grabs most of my attention when I'd rather be getting an equal earful if that sparkling Chablis on the other side.

Hi, Ray. There's something funky going on in that post. The two mixes in the corner are old "ghost" attachments that don't show up in my editing window, so I can't remove them. I've brought the matter up with Shan. In the meantime I'm uploading a minor tweak mix.

I think I may have a theme about which to write a lyric, but it's a little dark, I'm not sure I can do it. Basically, the process of Frank growing up and leaving home has hit me like a ton of bricks. I've taken it really badly, almost like a bereavement. I know it's stupid, but it's as if Little Frank has been taken away and replaced with a (fantastic) young man that is both Frank and Not Frank. I'm not sure I can make any sense of it, but the feelings are real.

"Speaking Frankly".... (all these great suggestions I'm giving you, but do you take any of them up? Noooooooo.... )

As I'm sure I've mentioned to you several times before - I tend to take things that have happened to me or that I've observed, and then work on the core part of that experience and try to cast it as something else, or abstract it I guess, so I'm not reliving what ever it was - if it was a traumatic event - every time I play the song. Or if it's just a random thought, then I'm not in it anyway...

There is a person, for instance, who "Choose Your Weapons" could be said to be about - but not really. My god she was a good source of material. Some of my best songs came from one fucked intense and painful relationship that lasted all of a year...

So good luck on your topic - if you're feeling it, you'll find a way to get it out. And ray and I are always here to help with bad puns and rhymes... don't forget that! Friends like us...

[Bubba]

LOL. I don't think I can do it. I thought a lot about it last night and ended up getting myself all wound up and tearful. It might be possible to do what you've suggested Armi, but "not writing about the thing you're writing about" seems a bit alien to me.