Dobro--I want to say how much I enjoyed your posts--all three of them! Yes, I AM something else now, but there are those moments when I see the world with 4 year old eyes and those are wonderful. I suppose what this song is about is coming to grips with being a soul in a body that keeps changing. I haven't changed much since I was a kid, but my body has taken me on quite a trip. Its funny how people relate in terms of youth or age. Shouldn't really be that way. When I'm out playing music and I get to do something that rocks, I'm 17 in my own space, even if I look like somebody's grandfather! You're right about getting the album to move to something in a higher gear. My sentiments exactly.
Mixmkr--Ohh--I like the idea of no acoustic and making it start as a piano song. Bringing in acoustics on the 2nd verse sound cool too. I'm afraid the BBTTE might take it in an unexpected direction, though. Would it be AC/DC or Striesand? Chancy to use such a powerful device on this one!
Kramer--Thanks very much. This was an older song which I'd never played for anyone. I'm so indoctrinated from Nashville. They'd say things like "nobody wants to think about getting older" as if that thought would kill a hit record. Anyway, I kept thinking about this song and, if nothing else, it was honest. I decided that I should do something with it. I always wanted to post a raw tune and see what production ideas the board might have for it. I chose this song for that and its been really good so far. I like almost all the ideas.
Jgourd--When is that Jamfest this year? And where? Hell, I'd rather bring a rockin' song for that jam!
djc--Na, it doesn't show at all. (From one drunk to another. Took the wifey to a great Italian place tonight and we had a fine bottle of Valpocella, 1999.)
psneddon--I'm starting to think that music is not so much about talent as it is about honesty. Aren't we tired of being spoon fed all this bullshit? I mean, a certain amount of talent is required, but I'll take expression and honesty over polish and hollywood voodoo anyday. Oh--and thank you for the nice comments.
Macle--Hey, I'm sticking up any compliments from you on my wall, cause you are the consumate pro in my book. Have you been shopping for a deal yet? Please get one and make the musical lanscape a better place! It would be with you in the arena.