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Really great job all of you folks!
This is a very uplifting song with beautiful lyrics and a beautiful sound.
Great job all around!!
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Mr. Cuny...
Your comments on the structural aspects of the lyric writing in the song, "The Next Big Thing", were very instructive to me.
LOREN
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Great collaboration has produced powerful lyrics, including the title. Nice melody, catchy chorus in a well made package.
Janne Thanks, Janne, we appreciate that... AMEN Brothers and Sis! We need more beacons of hope like this. WTG, Tom +1! Great message. Nice to have you stop by, Josie...
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"floyd jane", "greg johnson" and Ms. Janice...
Folks, folks, folks, do you all know what you've done, here??? Huh??? Well, do you??? You took a mighty swing with the big stick of righteousness and knocked the cap off a big bottle of highly-pressurized silence about what's goin' on in these here (dis)-United States. PG Music should give all of you a "Most Socially Significant Songwriting" award for this song of yours, "The Next Big Thing", 'cuz it is.
The title itself piqued my curiosity as to what was this "next big thing", and you delivered on it in no uncertain terms. Your skillful selection of RealTracks carried your "message" musically to this listener in the most ear-pleasing way possible. The sound/feel is intimate, yet tuneful.
Whoever sang the melody just immortalized himself. Ms. Janice's harmonies are the sound of the winds of hope blowing underneath lyrics that are down-to-earth and perfectly descriptive of how badly we're getting our spurs tangled up concerning how we live with each other in America.
This just goes to show all of us songwriters what can happen when you "take it to the river" and get your soul washed nice n' clean.
Bravo, for your courage, honesty, and sincerity, folks!
Deeply grateful, and deeply impressed,
LOREN
Loren - your review warms our collective hearts. Thank you. 
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Floyd and Greg,
these are times when people all over the world are losing hope when they watch the new, read the papers, FB and the like. Not so long ago I was pretty sure that things - despite of any setbacks - were going the right direction. I grew up in times where love and brotherhood, peace and justice were our aims, and - call me naive - they're still what I deeoly believe in. It's so sad to see how these aims are being trampled and laughed at and how love and truth seem to have been superseded by hate and lies - worldwide.
I would deeply wish that this song woudn't have been necessary, but I am grateful you wrote, recorded and shared it.
It really touched me and I do hope that more of us will take a stand and write their own cry for humanity. Although this is not only lyricswise a jewel, but also a great, most lovable and well-performed piece, any style of music will be suitable for getting the message through, don't you think?
Thanks a lot !
Stefan
Stefan - thanks for that very nice review. Thoughtful and appreciated.
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Whoever sang the melody just immortalized himself. Dear Mr. Jane... You see the quote I selected from my original post? I chose it to accompany an apology. I know that you were the singer, but what I don't know is why I seemed to be confused about that by writing, "whoever..." Guess my mind got tangled-up with my fingers as I was typing. Sorry about that. I hope you will forgive me for that...blunder. Sincerely, LOREN
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To Greg, Floyd, and Janice the usual vocal, mix, etc accolades. But what took it over the top for me was the lyrics. I much needed powerful message that all in our ultra political divide need to hear. Mario - thanks for having a listen... Thanks, Ray. Enjoyed hearing the Nick Lowe again....
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Floyd, Greg and Janice,
How right you are!
And how beautifully you have turned this wish into a song.
Great vocals!
Rob and Anne-Marie We all appreciate that... A truly excellent song & production... loved the hook "why can't love be the next big thing"! Thanks, Jim. And thanks for having a listen to our other song ("It's All In The Heart")... hi greg and Floyd great message love it we need this I agree great colab guys eric We are glad you stopped by, eric...
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Floyd / Greg,
I love the performance and message... Great mix and an outstanding folk-rock song.
Great collaboration. Excellent all around.
Bob
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The addition to Janice to any project is never small, always a BIG BIG PLUS!! Thanks so much to Janice, one of the best singers I've heard, on or off of the forum!! Take care. Greg Greg, I am truly humbled. Bud and I both have such a high regard for your vocals that it's hard to express how appreciative I am of what you wrote. Thank you! And, again, a big thanks to both of you for letting me be a part. Janice
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Great arrangement, excellent write, smooth delivery and wonderful production. I'm running out of superlatives, and it's only my second sentance! I'm especially struck by the lyric - this is a great write. You start out with alliteration: build bigger, better bombs... well, what is wrong (OK, wrong is only visually alliterative  ) You end both verses with the country songwriting trick of reversing the meaning of a word by changing the context: we ask "what is wrong with them?"
well, what is wrong with you and me?and the wonders of nature all under our control
yet we have so little insight into the nature of our soulsAnd that chorus is perfection! It's got the title as bookends, and is propelled in the middle by an acceleration with the inner rhyme: it's time we start with the human heartAnd then the final verse answers the question posed by the first two choruses, and invites the listener to take action without finger-pointing. All in all, an amazing write. David - It is always nice to have other writers "get it" (and mention "it"). I know Greg will appreciate that as well... Thanks for such a nice commentary...
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Really great job all of you folks!
This is a very uplifting song with beautiful lyrics and a beautiful sound.
Great job all around!!
We Thank you, Mr. Snyder!!! Mr. Cuny...
Your comments on the structural aspects of the lyric writing in the song, "The Next Big Thing", were very instructive to me.
LOREN David is always insightful... Whoever sang the melody just immortalized himself. Dear Mr. Jane... You see the quote I selected from my original post? I chose it to accompany an apology. I know that you were the singer, but what I don't know is why I seemed to be confused about that by writing, "whoever..." Guess my mind got tangled-up with my fingers as I was typing. Sorry about that. I hope you will forgive me for that...blunder. Sincerely, LOREN No apology required... We are just happy to have you drop in for a listen! Floyd / Greg,
I love the performance and message... Great mix and an outstanding folk-rock song.
Great collaboration. Excellent all around.
Bob Thanks, Bob... We appreciate that...
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The addition to Janice to any project is never small, always a BIG BIG PLUS!! Thanks so much to Janice, one of the best singers I've heard, on or off of the forum!! Take care. Greg Greg, I am truly humbled. Bud and I both have such a high regard for your vocals that it's hard to express how appreciative I am of what you wrote. Thank you! And, again, a big thanks to both of you for letting me be a part. Janice And you know I feel the same way. BIG TIME THANK YOU for adding a little more love to this one....
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floyd and Greg, This is outstanding. The music, the lyrics, floyd’s singing, the production, everything! radiates with the phrase “first-class professional and then some”. I really liked it when the conga drums entered. I’m a huge fan of these. To my ears, congas add an element of casualness and friendliness to a backing and that makes it just a little bit more engaging. And ‘engaging’ is what’s needed for a song with a message as powerful as this. As is always the case with everything you do, these lyrics not only made me think from a content perspective but also from a “why was it done that way?” perspective. One of the things that I’ve picked up from reading lyric-writing theory is that lyrics that address a cultural or social problem and want others to join together and mend the problem can very easily become ‘preachy’. In The Next Big Thing, any sense of preachiness was very skilfully avoided and the lyrics come across as seeking co-operation rather than demanding action. As I sit here listening, the reason these lyrics work so well for me is because of three major considerations. These are... ONE The chorus provides a very stark contrast against to the verses. In the verses you show us mankind’s enormous capabilities, Then in the chorus you ask us how is it that we can do so much, but when it comes to something as simple as treating fellow humans with decency and respect, we cannot do that? The effect is vivid. TWO The first two choruses ask questions. This is very clever. By using the question as a lyric device, all sense of preachiness dissolves. When a question is asked, generally people answer it either out loud or in their mind. So when your lyrics asked me, “Why can’t love be the next best thing?”, my brain kicked into action and thought, “Yes! Why can’t it?” What a seriously great hook! It didn’t stop there, though. The first two choruses are composed entirely of questions. That last chorus, when the question adroitly becomes the suggested solution with the change of just a couple of words, is an excellent pay-off. THREE Using first person plural – i.e. we, our, us – puts the singer in the same boat as the listener, and all of a sudden, any sense of preachiness again dissolves. As a curiosity, I rewrote your bridge so that it was in second person just to hear the difference. That is… open up your heart
you all must do your part
so get to it
you can do it
you can rise above it all When I did this, it was so easy to hear the bridge go from seeking co-operation to demanding action and taking on the tone of the 'pep talk'. Using we, us and our is so much calmer and so very much more inviting. I really enjoyed this. It’s wonderful writing by two very competent composers. All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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+++ Antiwar songs are always a difficult job to do, without becoming pedantic. We (un-) humans always blame others, but it's our banks that get their profits with our money from the oil mob, weapon industry, even the current ever increasing drugscene due their money laundering practice. I did an attempt writing one, after seeing the refugees trying to reach and the following survival aftermath in Hungary and on the island Lesbos, Greece. Lesbos refugees I still want to over haul this one, Across the Sea but i need more time as i have now ... PS feel free to help me out on this one anytime I'll re post the song BTW ... Lyrics: Across the Sea © Artspurg 2016 SABAM
The steel bird’s gone and thus
Fear’s in my heart of a coming day
The lord is not with us
When a gun man tells you how to pray
They may keep the show; I’ll bail out and go
Across the sea, don’t you bother me, will you let me be
Paid me a load of jazz
For a plane, a train, and a ferry out
Tough road that it was
A nightmare one should do without
You may keep the show; I’ll bail out and go
Across the sea, don’t you bother me, will you let me be
Curse the cold and rain
Stuck in the land of the free they say
Fences block the way
A man with a gun says you cannot stay
You may keep the show; I’ll bail out and go
Across the sea, don’t you bother me, will you let me be
(don't bother me, just let me be, will you let me be ... )
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Thanks again everyone for the nice responses to this song. And a BIG thanks to Floyd and Janice for their wonderful work on this project!! Take care. Greg
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Very nice song Floyd. Great style, vocal and lyrics.
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Janice, you are our Queen of Soul (and Bluegrass, and Blues)!!! Take care. Greg
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Ain't that the truth! Excellent work guys! Thanks, T
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floyd, Greg & Janice
Super collaboration!
Nice melody with wonderful vocals and harmonies.
As Robert said, I also remembered my young days like a campfire and singing along.
MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1801 rendered to organ is very effective.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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