So apart from life getting in the way I haven't written much lately but I have been reading a lot. Mainly Lee Childs' "Jack Reacher" stories, in fact I'm on the last one :( at the moment. So its with Jack in mind that this song presents. Musically think "Spooky" (ish) by Dusty Springfield
I’m not lost
© 2014 Copyright Paul Brady
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version 3
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Right from the start
you went looking for me
to find the man I'm not,
your own fantasy
Babe I'm not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
I just can't be found
How can you say you've lost
something you never had
I'm misplacing my heart
giving nothing back
Babe it’s not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
I just can't be found
Can't be found in your dreams
I’m not the one in your magazines
Just a guy passing though and I
won't be found won’t be found by you
So kiss me on the cheek
lets say our goodbyes
let me put on my coat
it aint no surprise
Babe I'm not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
I just can't be found
Don't want to be found
version 2
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Right from the start
you went looking for me
to find the man I'm not,
your own fantasy
Cos babe I'm not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
don't want to be found
How can you say you've lost
something you never had
I'm misplacing my heart
giving nothing back
But babe it’s not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
don't want to be found
Can't be found in your dreams
I’m not the one in those magazines
Just a guy passing though and I
won't be found won’t be found by you
So kiss me on the cheek
lets say our goodbyes
let me put on my coat
it should be no surprise
Cos babe I'm not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
don't want to be found
Original version
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How can you say you've lost
something you never had
You accuse me of
acting out some charade
Cos babe I'm not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
don't want to be found
Right from the start
you went looking for me
to find someone I'm not,
your own fantasy
But babe I'm not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
don't want to be found
Can't be found in your dreams
I’m not the one in those magazines
Just a guy passing though and I
won't be found won’t be found by you
So kiss me now
lets say our goodbyes
let me go now
it should be no surprise
Cos babe I'm not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
don't want to be found
Hi Paul,
Good start :D
I like the play on words and the line "I'm not lost; I just can't be found"
Suggestions:
Consider switching this for V1 "Right from the start" and this for V2 "How can you say you've lost"
Also consider getting more concrete objects and sensory details in lyrics. Right now I only see "magazine" as a concrete object.
Since you've got the gist of the idea, try playing this little game where you try to include all of the following:
A color
A time of day
A named place
A named famous person, alive or dead
A brand
A type of food or drink
A number
A part of the body
An item of clothing
I picked up the idea from another song a week forum and it really helped the listeners connect more with the song.....I used this between the original version and through the revisions on Paradise Motel......
http://forums.guitarnoise.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=56097
....You commented, I made the song a bit long, but it wasn't due to the sensory details.....and I was able to go back and trim it down.
Thanks for sharing.
James
Thanks for the comments James,
I guess chronologically v1 & v2 needed to be swapped. My original intention was v1 sets the scene, v2 cuts back to the past for background v3 he moves on. Just playing with the boxes :wink: . Anyway version 2 has them swapped. I like concrete items idea. I was going to put Cary Grant in the Charade line but in the end I think that would have been a distraction in the song. I did use some of them though and I think the song is all the better for it.
cheers
Paul
I think the song is all the better for it.
Yes, now let's have a listen :note2: Plenty of time in the week :wink:
Yes, now let's have a listen :note2: Plenty of time in the week :wink:
We'll see
Nice job on this one
Hi Paul
Like the mood of this one and the rewrite is definitely a good step up from the original. Well done!
Only suggestion I'd make is in this couplet:
Can't be found in your dreams
I’m not the one in those magazines
The second line could use a bit of a tweak, even if it's just a switch from "those" to "your." And, depending on how the melody works, you can either a bit more direct action:
Can't be found in your dreams
I won't step out of your magazines
Or go with less and stretch it out over longer melody notes:
Can't be found in your dreams
Or in your glossy magazines
Very much looking forward to hearing this at some point, regardless of how long it takes! And, as always, looking forward to more.
Peace
Thanks John and David for the comments,
The second line could use a bit of a tweak, even if it's just a switch from "those" to "your." And, depending on how the melody works, you can either a bit more direct action:
David, now that you mention it I can see that line is a bit weak, its funny how at the time it seemed fine but yes I think it needs more focus. "those" ---> "your" - done.
As for a recording, I'll try for a basic one.
cheers
Paul
I found some time this morning while everyone else was away, so here's the mp3.
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12900755
"...remember you wanted this" - Jack Reacher :lol:
Hey Paul,
Nice vibe...the words and music match well. :D
Suggestions: Consider raising the key a step. It sounds a touch out of your vocal range which makes some of the words get lost (no pun intended :roll: ).
You might also try kicking up the energy and vocal pitch on the section:
Babe I'm not lost, I’m not lost
I just can't be found
hmm......
I just can't be found
......similar to the Zombie's song "She's Not There" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkuv5_MiPmk
Thanks for sharing.
James
Thoroughly enjoyed the MP3!
Personally, I'm okay with the vocals right where they are but I agree with James that it's possible for them to get lost on the low notes (particularly if you add more to the accompaniment) but for this version, the key works fine.
Looking forward to more.
Peace
James and David thanks for the listen and feedback.
I didn't spend much time mixing and mastering this so yes there are a couple of spaces were the vocal gets lost. Generally some judicious frequency compression of the other tracks in the mix can open up some room for the vocal.
I've been experimenting with recording different instruments in different parts of the house. The guitar was done in the living room , the bass in my spare room / studio the cajon in the kitchen (galley type so great sound reflection) and the vocal in my walk-in wardrobe. Its all good fun :D
cheers
Paul
Hey Pbee..was just snooping around ssg...I dig this....its gotta Van Morrison "quiet" Cream feel
be nice to hear it with a full compliment!