Buc McMaster Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 The Dave Clark 5. They had a string of hits in the mid-60s with stomping rhythms and shouting vocals..........very good pop stuff. This tune was a bit of an aberration from that style, being quite melodic. It has been compared to the early work of the Beatles for this reason. Started fiddling with this one yesterday, wondering if I could remember the chord structure. Well I think I got that part down but the vocal is a still a work in progress.........call me impatient. It takes a week or two of singing a song for me to get the breathing, phrasing and pitch issues worked out, but when it's all there I think this will be a good "surprise!" song for the open mic stage........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4seVGFMit0 J-45, Martin Titaniums down a half step, Kat Eyz capo at 3 (key of E), Blue Chip TPR50. Recorded with iPhone, dumped to iMovie, no effects added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salfromchatham Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Unbelievable... Not an easy melody, and you just master it. Just terrific! Takes me back too. I feel like I want a malted down at the soda fountain now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Pretty slick there, Slick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 That is indeed a Sunday song. Always amazing how choosing the right song for the situation or time makes the difference. As mentioned in Sal's, a fine contrast, fun to switch gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Very nicely done Buc! I think that would fit really nice in to your set list. As your usual recording goes this is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Damn, Buc, that is sweet. Even as a teen, I thought that song kind of stood alone from all the other Top 40 stuff being played. Very different and far more gentle than Glad All Over, which I also liked a lot. You're very easy-to-listen-to. I really enjoy your recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Well thanks, folks....... .......appreciate the love! As is apparently the norm for me, I always push a tempo when first attempting to put a song together........the tempo here is much too fast. The song is much more effective and dramatic when slowed down, particularly done with just a single guitar and voice. Another 15-20 repetitions of this one has pointed this out to me and the whole thing is now obviously improved over this take...........I told you I was impatient! Anyway, I do thank you for taking the time to listen! And for the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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