Just below the surface
Hi All
I’ve tried to be a bit more “folky”this month with a bit of picking blended into chords with a descending baseline. It’s as close as I get anyway! It was a standard ABABCBD structure but then I dropped the second chorus and went straight into the bridge to shorten the song overall, conscious that people have lots of songs to listen to.
This was a great challenge (Thanks Andy)
In the beginning I had too many memories to think about but it made me realise how fantastic our instant recall is and how easy it is to relive a moment just like you’re there. Then I thought about playing my song (when written) “ live” and how everyone in the audience would have their own memories. Maybe they would share some of mine but their own memories would be way more important. So that inspired me to write a song to encourage people to visit their memories and enjoy them just like the T is T challenge did for me. Overall I wanted this to be a positive song.
Hope you enjoy it and look forward to your comments.
Malster
I did enjoy it Mal. I love the melody and your guitar playing – the whole production is great. I’m going to be listening to this one a few times 😃
Great song, love your bass run downs
Lovely song 👏
Lovely song – loved the delivery and guitar work. I enjoyed the journey you took us on back in time.
Another good one Mal. Nice playing and nice production. You are right those memories are just below the surface and its good to dip into ( some!) them now and then.
Good one Malster.
You’re right. When we start thinking of all the things that we’ve experienced as kids. It’s hard to leave anything out!
Nicely played on the guitar also 😁👍
Lovely song – and a great title. Nice guitar playing and a strong vocal….You remind me of someone..but I can’t think who! Anyway, well done – it’s a very strong song. I’m glad you kept it ‘stripped back’.
A descending bass line always does it for me, but it was also lovely song with some relatable images. Lovely. The folky style really works for it.
Great song Mal. Nice guitar work and as Julie says, a descending bass run also does it for me.
Nice song. Catchy and well delivered.
Descending baseline works very well! Nice structure.
Nice song and well produced too
Thanks Glyn. I’m not at your standard yet and value your positive comments very much. Mal
Lots of relatable images there, I threw parties for dolls AND climbed those trees 😃. I love the encouragement to delve into memories and the title really works. Really enjoyed this Mal.
Great song Mal. Well structured and packed with great memories. What the hell are candied shrimps?
Kyle
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Lovely guitar and a great song. Gets my vote!
That’s gorgeous Mal. Love the melodic structure. Great sound.
Enjoyed that Mal, lovely imagery and guitar work!
“Just below the surface”…I love your approach to the the theme, Mal. You’ve achieved that positive feel and stirred a few tears in this old gal’s eyes.