Jim622

I have no problem with musicians protesting. I just don’t listen, because they protest from a perch. Musicians calling for censorship is the height of hipocrisy.

John - no apology necessary. It was very well done on a subject that needs to be kept on the front page.

John - nice job. I usually get turned off by political songs. The last 2 decades have worn on me, but you have done a nice job of skirting the political and emphasizing the tragedy and the futility.

I would say The Whos 'Quadrophenia' is a masterpiece. Definitely my favorite album.

My bad. I play that song and I really never did or apparently Even listened to the last verse. I may have been trying to stir the pot to liven things up also.

I stand corrected on the lyrics. You are correct. I beg your pardon.

I believe your lyrics are.....fake news, and they did not write the song.

It does not exist anymore, but JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. I seen my first concert there, J. Geils, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Peter Frampton in 77', and many other great shows after.

John- I like this. The arpeggiated part, it isn’t the notes, or the chordal tones, but I think the cadence of it, reminded me slightly of The Who’s Love Reign O’re Me. I wouldn’t change a thing. Many songs put to mind others, Chuck Berry or Bo Diddley rhythms have been and still are used constantly. How many songs do you hear reminds you of someone trying channel Whitney Houston? Nice song, it really sets a mood. I can see it as the sound track for some solemn movie scene, with the middle section building some type of temporary immediacy for the subject. Nicely done.

No matter what you think of either party, calling to silence someone is censorship. NY is an artist, no artist should call for censoring. So I'm glad that Spotify didn't blink to Neil. I have loved a lot of his music over the years, but in most other aspect, imo he is an a..hole. The ultimatum was an elitist move. He has not been relevant on the political stage since 'Ohio'. Now he is just a rich man trying to bend people to his will. He heard something he didn't like and figured he had the clout to make it go away. It's the typical view of the liberal, all people have rights and freedoms, unless you don't agree with them. Then they want them silenced or erased. Neither party in this speaks for me. I can make my own decisions and I don't want the people who don't have my views silenced. i decide what I listen too. There is way to much misinformation on both sides of this coin.

No real ambitions. Just the thrill of trying to see my idea become something I feel has some musical value, mostly to me, but it is nice to get a little validation from other like minded people, like the people on this site. It would also be nice to improve a little with each attempt. Self satisfaction I guess.

Very good arrangement and performance. The arpeggios anchor the song well for the vibes on synth. I was expecting a little more of crescendo, but the way you took it home worked very nicely.

Mike - I made a copy of your post and it now has a spot in the folds of that book. Really good post. Thanks

Mike - great post. i am more guitar oriented. I've picked up bits and pieces of theory over the years, this book helped me understand a lot in a short period of time. It touches on the modes, but does not spend a lot of time there.

I am one of those with the one line responses. Like I said before, I am not as qualified as others to give a very constructive review. I have read some of your post, which are more technical and useful. For instants your recent comments on Popthrees 'Castaway". As to my earlier point about others lurking and learning, I found your comments on pumping insightful and useful. I was not familiar with the term and your definition was very helpful. It kind of sounds like if you take the time to respond and your suggestions are not used, you feel you have been slighted and have wasted your time, but in reality it may be appreciated and considered by the OP, but for what ever reason has decide to go another way. In addition, there may be many others lurking and learning and using your knowledge on their projects. So to your question, No I still don't feel open critiques are a waste.

Welcome - I think you came to the right place.

VoiceEx - I don't see why you think giving critiques in an open forum is a waste of time. I take it may you give critiques by PM? In a public forum it gives the opportunity for other members other than the OP to gain insight from the critique and contributes to a sort of study for all who care to be involved on that piece of music or lyrics. I feel the critiques are some of the more valuable tools on the site. Not that the rest of the site does not have much more to offer.

VX - I was surprised to see myself mentioned as a active member in your blog. Particularly since I try, but I don’t consider myself very active. I have just recently posted lyrics for a song for the first time in years. Dry spell ya know. I make an effort to critique lyrics and music though I don’t consider myself very qualified to do it. I enjoy listening to or reading the other members ideas, most of the time it is humbling and inspiring at the same time. As to the blog, I am a member who has no delusions of grandeur. I write songs because I have to, for me. I have not been prolific of late, but if I gave it up, it would create a large void in my life. If one one of my song gets noticed, be it by a another member here critiquing to help me to make it better or just letting me know I may be on to something worth keeping, that’s good enough. I do not wish to be famous. If a song would someday be hit...he’ll yeah, I’d take it, but not necessary. Just your mention of me was a nice validation.Thank you About this site. I remember 30, 40 or more members being online at once. When I hit my block, I kind of moved away from the site as a contributor, I lurked, but didn’t post. I didn’t feel worthy. When it came apparent the site was declining, I realized I was part of the problem, so I started contributing with critiques even though I wasn’t writing. This site is to important to see go away. From the beginning it has been an important part of my musical life. Jim ps - I am never this long winded

Caught your shout out. Not sure the point though.