Is there a Hallmark Card for "No Regrets"?
I started up writing a really conventional love song. I scrapped it as I couldn't resist the idea of making a long-winded Hallmark Cards-themed song. What would it be like to tell the story of a relationship played out through cards? Video features cheesy "inspirational" imagery. Sorry!
All feedback welcome.
Hi Ian, You’re in a rich vein of form. The melody is really pretty which complements the subject matter. I love the ending, too, I won’t say more than that as I don’t want to spoil it for other listeners. I love the inspirational images too – I used to work in Christian book publishing and those images reminded me of some cheesy American evangelical images! Great stuff, as ever.
Hi Ian, I agree with Phil. Such a pretty melody which complements the lyrics. My accent impaired American ear, was not able to pickup on all the lyrics. Could you Post the lyrics so I can enjoy your song, all the more? I like your interpretation of the Regret Theme.
Definitely my favourite Ian Middleton song to date. Love it. Will get my vote ?
Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed the frontage!
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Thanks Cath… I’m just listening to your song, deffo a vote from me…
Good one Ian. Nice concept. I like the build up to the ending. Very nice. Perhaps you can get a card from Moon Pig if Hallmark don’t do one. ?
Such a well-crafted, light-hearted song, Ian. Those clichéd verses can be real corkers & I really enjoyed the way you unfolded the story throughout.
Thanks Huw and Suzanne… enjoyed writing it, thanks for the nice comments…
Top stuff Ian – definitely one of my favourites. Love the lyrical theme and that gorgeous melody ?
Thanks Alan… currently browsing the Hallmark selection for a “vote for me” card… they tell me that they’ve all been bought by Mr S and Ms T.
Ha!!!
Got me thinking about whether having regrets means it’s a life that’s lived? I really interesting and fun interpretation of the challenge (as usual).
Thanks Bec… it’s weird listening to these songs 10 days later… so much more I could have done with it. And possibly, much less. I’m finding all the instrumentation a bit annoying now… Julie M suggested I go just Guitar and vox with no double tracked vocal. Scary! Cath has made a lovely version, much slower, so lessons to learn!
Melancholy without being overly sentimental…good work
Thanks, Simon. Work in progress, I think!