Wow, seven new songs. I could take the rest of the year off and still have written more songs in 2010 than I wrote in 2009. It ain't easy to make the time but it's worth it.
I like the chorus on this one a lot. I managed not to get stuck in that "repeat the same four chords" circling pattern that I find myself in on occasion. Lyrics in the verses could use a tad more focus to tie them back to the Chorus content.
Or, go the opposite direction and focus as much on detail as possible. Always a struggle to "show" rather than "tell."
Anyway, here's the tune. You'll have to forgive the lack of drama in the performance. I can only make so much time. ;-) Next week: spandex, strobe lights, and a mullet wig.
Take it easy,
Seth
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Sorry to tell you, but it seems the video didn't post correctly, it's not showing up here, or on youtube. :-S
ReplyDeleteThis was very beautiful and poignant. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI would love to know more about your thoughts writing this; it struck a strong chord and brought up the challenges a military couple faces.
ReplyDeleteHi M.
ReplyDeleteMilitary families were actually the primary inspiration for this tune once I figured out what direction it was going to go in.
But there's a somewhat universal element of it too - so often people go into marriage with "happily ever after" expectations.
Truth is, if love was easy it wouldn't be quite so meaningful. Or special.
And since a military family makes is one of the more prominent examples of that sacrifice in our culture, I tried to use subtly use some of those themes in the tune.
Cool that somebody picked up on it. ;-)