The Wagtunes Corner
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- KVRian
- 518 posts since 23 Apr, 2017 from Eastern US
I watched Jimmy Neutron as a kid. That song sounds really 80’s. I agree on the Trevor Horn comparison as well, you do kind of sound like him.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
I should sing as well as Trevor Horn. Ha!Music Bird wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:45 pm I watched Jimmy Neutron as a kid. That song sounds really 80’s. I agree on the Trevor Horn comparison as well, you do kind of sound like him.
Glad it sounds 80s. I was going for 80s.
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
8th track from my upcoming CD "2020"
This one took a week to do. A little alternative rock on this. Went for some raspy John Lennon vocals in places. Very odd arrangement which includes cello, violin, flutes and English horn. This one may not work for some of you. Personally, I'm still on the fence as far as how I feel about it.
But if this one isn't your cup of tea, you might want to check out my last track which is pure 80s titled "Just Like Jimmy Neutron."
Anyway, here's this week's offering.
Ain't That Lonely Yet
Well you chewed me up and you spit me out
And you plastered me all over the road
And you kicked me in my private places
That sure was one heavy load
And you made my life a living hell
And that was on my very best day
And now you say you want me back
Well I got just one thing to say
I ain't that lonely yet
To let you back into my life
I can't believe I ever said I do
And let you become my wife
I ain't that lonely yet
To take some more of your abuse
So if you think I'm gonna break down again
I'm telling you it's just no use
Cause I ain't that lonely yet
Yeah everyday was an adventure in pain
I felt your claws at work on my back
The blood would pour like those drinks at the bar
I guess I didn't know Jack
Cause I would let it go on day after day
I didn't know how to say no
And now you want to come back this way
Well baby you just have to go
Repeat Chorus
I'd rather be eaten by a grisly bear
Yeah that's what I'd prefer to do
I'd rather listen to a song by Sonny and Cher
Then spend one more minute with you
Repeat Chorus
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... lonely-yet
This one took a week to do. A little alternative rock on this. Went for some raspy John Lennon vocals in places. Very odd arrangement which includes cello, violin, flutes and English horn. This one may not work for some of you. Personally, I'm still on the fence as far as how I feel about it.
But if this one isn't your cup of tea, you might want to check out my last track which is pure 80s titled "Just Like Jimmy Neutron."
Anyway, here's this week's offering.
Ain't That Lonely Yet
Well you chewed me up and you spit me out
And you plastered me all over the road
And you kicked me in my private places
That sure was one heavy load
And you made my life a living hell
And that was on my very best day
And now you say you want me back
Well I got just one thing to say
I ain't that lonely yet
To let you back into my life
I can't believe I ever said I do
And let you become my wife
I ain't that lonely yet
To take some more of your abuse
So if you think I'm gonna break down again
I'm telling you it's just no use
Cause I ain't that lonely yet
Yeah everyday was an adventure in pain
I felt your claws at work on my back
The blood would pour like those drinks at the bar
I guess I didn't know Jack
Cause I would let it go on day after day
I didn't know how to say no
And now you want to come back this way
Well baby you just have to go
Repeat Chorus
I'd rather be eaten by a grisly bear
Yeah that's what I'd prefer to do
I'd rather listen to a song by Sonny and Cher
Then spend one more minute with you
Repeat Chorus
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim ... lonely-yet
- KVRAF
- 2913 posts since 13 Apr, 2008 from Charleston, SC
Well the song is cool. I like the arrangement. Except it sounds distorted. Otherwise, you keep getting better. The arrangement breathes nicely. The lead guitar could have been a bit louder. And the vocals could have been a bit tighter. But that is nit picking, cause this is really a good track.
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Thanks Jon. Unfortunately you missed my 80s track before this. I think it came out pretty good.thejonsolo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:05 am Well the song is cool. I like the arrangement. Except it sounds distorted. Otherwise, you keep getting better. The arrangement breathes nicely. The lead guitar could have been a bit louder. And the vocals could have been a bit tighter. But that is nit picking, cause this is really a good track.
The distortion on this one was intentional. I was going for a really dirty sound. Maybe I overcooked it a bit. It's possible. The vocals were tough to do on this one. That was me actually singing harmony without aid of Avox. Not easy for me to do. I wanted to try to stretch myself on this one and take chances now that I have the basic process down. I'll probably be taking more chances in the future. It's the only way I'll grow.
Anyway, thanks for the listen and the feedback.
- KVRAF
- 3390 posts since 5 Mar, 2004 from Gold Coast Australia
The song is a winner. The idea is a winner.
The arrangement & mix is ok.
The vocal is the tight spot here. The hoarse thing is fine. Where it falls short for me is that you didn't open your voice so it sounds fearful instead of confident. This needs the confidence to sell the idea of the song. Now I know that is easier said than done but forget trying to sing it and just let that voice out. Let the resonance happen as there is where the emotional authenticity comes from.
Great song tho. Really great song Wags
p.s. if you get a good vocal on this I would love to mix it for you.
The arrangement & mix is ok.
The vocal is the tight spot here. The hoarse thing is fine. Where it falls short for me is that you didn't open your voice so it sounds fearful instead of confident. This needs the confidence to sell the idea of the song. Now I know that is easier said than done but forget trying to sing it and just let that voice out. Let the resonance happen as there is where the emotional authenticity comes from.
Great song tho. Really great song Wags
p.s. if you get a good vocal on this I would love to mix it for you.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Thanks for the listen and the feedback Benedict. As I have said many times, I am not a singer. And some songs, my trying to "pull off" is almost laughable. I do the best with what God gave me. And at age 62, that's less and less everyday. Anybody here is more than welcome to sing one of my songs with my blessings.Benedict wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:50 am The song is a winner. The idea is a winner.
The arrangement & mix is ok.
The vocal is the tight spot here. The hoarse thing is fine. Where it falls short for me is that you didn't open your voice so it sounds fearful instead of confident. This needs the confidence to sell the idea of the song. Now I know that is easier said than done but forget trying to sing it and just let that voice out. Let the resonance happen as there is where the emotional authenticity comes from.
Great song tho. Really great song Wags
p.s. if you get a good vocal on this I would love to mix it for you.
- KVRAF
- 3202 posts since 28 Aug, 2012 from Melbourne, Australia
I think this is a great song Wags and the lyrics and melody are very good. I like your harmonies and the vocals in general but there are a couple of off notes where you reach for a note and overstep it. The second verse is the one that was obvious. If you redid that verse the song would be fantastic.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Well, I pitch corrected every note so whatever note that is, it was intentional. But thanks for the listen and the feedback.Allomerus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:28 am I think this is a great song Wags and the lyrics and melody are very good. I like your harmonies and the vocals in general but there are a couple of off notes where you reach for a note and overstep it. The second verse is the one that was obvious. If you redid that verse the song would be fantastic.
- KVRAF
- 3202 posts since 28 Aug, 2012 from Melbourne, Australia
Ahh, they are Jazz Notes then...wagtunes wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:17 amWell, I pitch corrected every note so whatever note that is, it was intentional. But thanks for the listen and the feedback.Allomerus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:28 am I think this is a great song Wags and the lyrics and melody are very good. I like your harmonies and the vocals in general but there are a couple of off notes where you reach for a note and overstep it. The second verse is the one that was obvious. If you redid that verse the song would be fantastic.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
I do a lot of odd melodies that some people might not get or like. I've come to accept that. I go out of my way to be different.Allomerus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:37 amAhh, they are Jazz Notes then...wagtunes wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:17 amWell, I pitch corrected every note so whatever note that is, it was intentional. But thanks for the listen and the feedback.Allomerus wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:28 am I think this is a great song Wags and the lyrics and melody are very good. I like your harmonies and the vocals in general but there are a couple of off notes where you reach for a note and overstep it. The second verse is the one that was obvious. If you redid that verse the song would be fantastic.
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
9th track from my upcoming CD "2020"
Something very different from me. More of a jam than a song. Wanted to do something to just let myself go a little. The riff should be very familiar to all you Hendrix fans.
Heebie Jeebies
I got the heebie-jeebies shakin' to my toes
I got this feelin' deep inside that no one knows
I just can't shake it and it makes me want to shout
I know you can relate cause you know what it's about
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Got a hold on me
Can't you see
I got the heebie-jeebies and they just won't let me go
My mind's exploding all I see now is my foe
The walls are closing in and there's just no escape
The writing's on the wall I can't hide from my fate
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Got a hold on me
Can't you see
Instrumental Break
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Got a hold on me
Can't you see
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim/heebie-jeebies
Something very different from me. More of a jam than a song. Wanted to do something to just let myself go a little. The riff should be very familiar to all you Hendrix fans.
Heebie Jeebies
I got the heebie-jeebies shakin' to my toes
I got this feelin' deep inside that no one knows
I just can't shake it and it makes me want to shout
I know you can relate cause you know what it's about
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Got a hold on me
Can't you see
I got the heebie-jeebies and they just won't let me go
My mind's exploding all I see now is my foe
The walls are closing in and there's just no escape
The writing's on the wall I can't hide from my fate
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Got a hold on me
Can't you see
Instrumental Break
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Heebie Jeebs
Got a hold on me
Can't you see
https://soundcloud.com/steven-wagenheim/heebie-jeebies
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- KVRian
- 518 posts since 23 Apr, 2017 from Eastern US
The song Heebie Jeebies reminds me of Supertramp for some reason, must be the electric piano.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
It's that Rhodes sound. Used Arturia's for that one.Music Bird wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:35 pm The song Heebie Jeebies reminds me of Supertramp for some reason, must be the electric piano.
- KVRAF
- 3202 posts since 28 Aug, 2012 from Melbourne, Australia
Enjoyed this one Wags. Great riff, cool singing and nice break! Guitar on outro is also very nice...
Brass is a welcome addition.
Well done.
Brass is a welcome addition.
Well done.
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