Today I was messing around with my old school 1960's airline acoustic in open D when I came up with a juicy little melody. Within the hour i had lyrics and a decent structure. Recorded it in 15 minutes and here it is. My favorite of my songs always seem to come to me like this. Tell me what you think.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=746552&songID=7052913
One chord is fine.
Two you're pushing it.
Three and you're into jazz.
I really dig this. Liked it as soon as it started. I can hear the REM influences.
Im a big fan of political/socially aware songwriting when done properly. The biggest mistake is to be too preachy, that whole 'I have seen the truth and now I shall bestow it on thee lesser mortals' approach. But I think this song doesnt do that at all.
If anything it might be a bit too generic, ie: sometimes moving toward using overly broad 'buildings burning, children crying' kinda material which has become cliched from so many so called 'political' songs. But I think the chorus provides a different angle to the whole thing so it works. And the 'grow some wings' ending ties everything up nicely.
I actually wouldnt be unhappy if it finished with 'aint got wings' so the song was a bit more open ended and let the listener kinda decide what the future will bring. but whether you want a tie it off or let it sit open is a matter of preference.
yeah, anyway, I dig it!
Very good, I'm amazed at the time frame.
As a Theoretical Anarchist, I was hooked at the "government's collapsing" line.
Wow, like 15 minutes? Amazing, great song!!
In Space, no one can hear me sing!
Cool stuff! Interesting title too
