It’s obviously a demo recording, as there are some flaws in the guitar and vocal lines that I overlooked, but in terms of the song itself I’m pretty happy with it. The chorus sounds more Dashboard-y than I would have liked, but I intend to record a full-band version of the song that would hopefully eliminate that aspect to it. But as an acoustic song goes, like I said before I’m happy with it. If you like it, let me know! If you don’t, let me know too! I’m working rather hard on the stuff I’m writing so the feedback is really appreciated. My priority right now is naming it, and hopefully it’ll be named shortly, though I’m not going to rush it.

EDIT:  The song’s title is “Most People Say.”  I chose it because it could work as the pre-lyric to the chorus, as in “Most people say you don’t look like you’re ready…” etc.

Also, in an effort to get a feel for some guitar, bass, and drum sounds I am recording a cover of (+44)’s “No It Isn’t.” My goal for the recording is to get it to sound as close to the original as possible. The drums are complete and sound great and the guitars and vocals aren’t very complicated and should be done soon. Another post once it’s finished.

-Tim

As of now, I have a couple of lyric ideas rolling and they are sounding quite good, my problem being coming up with some good guitar parts that accurately capture the meanings of the lyrics. I am going to start tomorrow (!!!) with a simple song I have been writing, going with the idea that coming out with some simple songs and actually producing a product will be the creative jolt that I need. Tomorrow will begin a dense stretch of recording, as I go through this first post erasing a few unnecessary “hopes;” Fairview music WILL have a sampler CD by the end of the summer!

–Tim Berg, Fairview Music