Winners vs Losers
by @majordanby
Liner Notes
I am off to Tenerife for some winter sun so this will be the last one for a week. (I'll now be able to find time for some serious listening and commenting). I have been very prolific so far and am really enjoying it this year; after not being sure whether I wanted to commit to it as February was approaching. I therefore feel happy to take a break and feel that getting to 14 will still be achievable.
This was a little ad lib on the guitar in open D which I then stuck a second guitar on and then the other bits and pieces. I didn't have any lyrics for it so I found some lines in my iPhone notes that I was able to take inspiration from and pull these together.
A chilled track after all my indie Brit pop ones I've been enjoying doing this year.
Calling All Strings: Alternate Tuning Challenge https://write.fawm.org/forums/2999
Lyrics
Minutes out and we know, There’s no backing out now, Winners vs losers in the courts, The ending of our story, Will never reach the morning, No witnesses, No data to report.
The preparations made, Like the Ace of Spades, Sticks in the memory of a gambler.
Money talks you into misbehaviour, The time that we have wasted, Those pointless little moments, They’re the times that make me think of you.
The preparations made, Like the Ace of Spades, Sticks in the memory of a gambler, I prefer the song, Although you can’t sing along, They’re the times that make me think of you.
Comments
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Fantastic.. that acoustic guitar riffing and mellow vibe all the way through were very welcome. Your vocals are even as can be, and have the perfect tambre(sp?) for this style. I'm just over here drifting off. Really nice!
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This is rhythmically and melodically cool (along with the vocal sound). Love your lyrics! That second half of the first stanza is evocative, and I love "Money talks you into misbehaviour" and, especially, "Those pointless little moments/ They’re the times that make me think of you."
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This tuning and your vocals are so hypnotic. The vibe is laidback but there’s a yearning in there too. As always lyrics are on point. “Money talks you into misbehaviour” - oof! I would love to download this one!
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This has a great feel and flavor. Very relaxed and mellow. The guitars are excellent and perfect for the song. I like how you harmonized or used a falsetto for the whole song. It doesn’t feel overdone once and is really classy. Excellent song! Enjoy the sun!
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I love the alt tuned chill guitar work and the vocal harmonies! This has such a great feel to it. And that second guitar is fantastic.
Great track!
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A lovely beach vibe to this one. I can hear that your already there in your mind. The chill experience is great here.
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Neat. I wonder what the subject of this song is actualy. It is not entirely clear to me. I would love it if there would be more explanation in a third verse or bridge. #tit4tat