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A Trick Of The Lighthttps://soundcloud.com/peterf1957/a-trick-of-the-lightLeon lyrics Vocal Me- Various guitars and backing vocal RealTracks in song: 1008:Bass, Electric, ElecRock Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 694:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockArp Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 698:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockDirty Ev 120 (A:muted) RealDrums in Song: RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat Plus some cymbals a shaker & tambourine loop in the mix. I’ve been running on the spot for so long I’ve forgotten what it’s like to make some ground I’ve been living in the dark for so long I’ve forgotten what it’s like when the sun comes shining down I thought for a while that you were going to save me Guide me out of this permanent night I looked at your smile and I thought I saw salvation How was I to know it was a trick of the light A trick of the light An illusion a chimera a dream from a pipe A trick of the light I should have known it couldn’t be real but just a trick of the light I put all my faith in a girl To chase the black dog from my dreams I ended up just shifting the blame Should have known that nothing is ever what it seems I expected her to turn my life around Drag me out of this permanent night I should have known that change only comes from within anything else is just a trick of the light A trick of the light An illusion a chimera a dream from a pipe A trick of the light I should have known it couldn’t be real but just a trick of the light Repeat chorus
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Cool rockin' tune!! I like the lyrical idea and it is filled out nicely. John Entwhistle of the WHO wrote a song by the same name (may be on WHO ARE YOU). Great arrangement, and your guitar parts were a great addition. Enjoyed it a lot!! Take care. Greg
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Nicely done! I thought the backing vocals were especially good. I don't mean to criticize your vocals - it's just that the track seems to call for a "classic rock" feel, and Greg's comment about The Who got me thinking, so I pulled up some songs from Who's Next to compare them. One thing I noticed was that they used a lot more reverb on the vocal to give it the "on stage" sound, which I think would help the vocals blend into the mix a bit more. The other things is that your vocals are mellow, which seems a bit of a mismatch against the rocking track. Anyway, nicely done! 
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Peter, I enjoyed that but the rhyming in the verse made me sit up and go "YEH" A trick of the light
An illusion a chimera a dream from a pipe
A trick of the light
I should have known it couldn’t be real but just a trick of the light I know not a "real" rhyme but it made me think, unintentional or not, that was brilliant!! enjoyed the song a lot Alyn
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Nicely done! I thought the backing vocals were especially good.
I don't mean to criticize your vocals - ....
I did the backing vocal! - happy to receive any comments.
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Should have used the quote - think I've worked it out now.
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PeterF, since you did the lead vocals and backing vocals, you can use the quote: "We can work it out" .
I liked the song and lyrical concept as well. The BGV's were nice.
I enjoyed my listen.
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Hi Peter,
nice rocker. Good guitar work.
Enjoyable listen.
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Peter/Leon,
A good listen - nice rocker. The drums sound especially good. The leads are nice. I would agree with David that this type songs would benefit from having more reverb (and some delay) on the lead vocal...
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Peter, I enjoyed that but the rhyming in the verse made me sit up and go "YEH" A trick of the light
An illusion a chimera a dream from a pipe
A trick of the light
I should have known it couldn’t be real but just a trick of the light I know not a "real" rhyme but it made me think, unintentional or not, that was brilliant!! enjoyed the song a lot Alyn Alyn nailed it. Love those lines and the whole write.... actually we love the total package. Neat rocker!! J&B
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Hello Peter,
great song and guitar playing.
your voice in this song sometimes remember me Bob Dylan's voice in Nashville skyline LP
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Thanks for all the comments will experiment with reverb & delay on vocals.
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Hi there Peter,
This song reminds me of several 80s acts. Both lyrically and musically. Well done! Especially liked the cool lead guitar.
Rob
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Love that drum intro! Just the right reverb on my speakers, big and bold.
thanks for sharing!
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