Long Post... But (hopefully) worth it

Rick_Jazz · 09-09-2017, 01:38 AM

So, a couple of years have passed since this thread has seen daylight (and I hope this doesn't count as thread resurrection) but good news has finally arrived. I don't even know if you still actively update this site or not but, I made a promise to you Miss Danielle, and I intended to keep it.

So after many rewrites and failed starts the poem has finally reached fruition and has evolved into the song I was intending it to be. I have consumed my glass of cabernet and am ready to unveil the final destination of the inspiration you helped create. So without further delay (I figure 2 years is long enough, don't you?), I now share with you, "Behind Those Eyes", the musical. I hope you enjoy it, Danielle.

https://soundcloud.com/mikemccarron/...chard-hamilton

Rick_Jazz · 10-27-2017, 12:50 AM

BTW, if you liked the song and would like an MP3 of the recording, please let me know. I would be happy to directly send you a copy of the finished product for you to enjoy wherever/whenever you want.

Thanks again for the original inspiration - I'll always fondly remember this experience.

All the best to you and yours,

Rich Hamilton

Rick_Jazz · 11-23-2017, 12:31 AM

Well, ok. Was it that bad? Not your cup of tea? Music is subjective - I get it.

I'm so sorry it took so long for it to come together. I guess I really should of kept you updated so it didn't seem like another empty promise. Sorry for that.

So, on with life.

Again, thanks Danielle for a simple photo that brought this to fruition....

Rick

danielle_ftv · 12-19-2017, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick_Jazz

Well, ok. Was it that bad? Not your cup of tea? Music is subjective - I get it.

I'm so sorry it took so long for it to come together. I guess I really should of kept you updated so it didn't seem like another empty promise. Sorry for that.

So, on with life.

Again, thanks Danielle for a simple photo that brought this to fruition....

Rick

OMG no, it wasn't bad! It's really sweet and makes me think of the ballads playing during a romantic sex scene in an 80's movie

Rick_Jazz · 12-25-2017, 09:19 PM

Romantic 80's movie sex scene? Does that include John Cusack holding a boom box above his head later on in the film? Ha ha!

Well, I suppose "power ballads" have kind of fallen out of mainstream style in favor of more "folksy" or "emo" ballads with much simpler production parameters (read: one guitar/piano and one voice). But I say, if you're gonna write a song then write a SONG (lots and LOTS of layered instruments and vocals - there's no such word as "over-produced" in my book! lol)

In other (good) news, this is the first song I've written that I felt worthy of having copywritten for possible distribution (at the behest of friends who helped me with its final production - they all really liked the song and pushed me to do it). I guess I'll put it out there and see if anyone bites. Who knows? In this case an inspirational picture could be worth a thousand words (or several thousand dollars - but I digress). And I have you to thank, once again. <3

Well, thanks for taking the time to listen and for your feedback (and for being very sweet/kind in your response). It was really appreciated. I wish you much happiness/peace/success in 2018 and beyond.

Most sincerely yours,

Rich

09-09-2017, 01:38 AM	#1
Rick_Jazz Danielle Fan Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 11	So, a couple of years have passed since this thread has seen daylight (and I hope this doesn't count as thread resurrection) but good news has finally arrived. I don't even know if you still actively update this site or not but, I made a promise to you Miss Danielle, and I intended to keep it. So after many rewrites and failed starts the poem has finally reached fruition and has evolved into the song I was intending it to be. I have consumed my glass of cabernet and am ready to unveil the final destination of the inspiration you helped create. So without further delay (I figure 2 years is long enough, don't you?), I now share with you, "Behind Those Eyes", the musical. I hope you enjoy it, Danielle. https://soundcloud.com/mikemccarron/...chard-hamilton

10-27-2017, 12:50 AM	#2
Rick_Jazz Danielle Fan Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 11	BTW, if you liked the song and would like an MP3 of the recording, please let me know. I would be happy to directly send you a copy of the finished product for you to enjoy wherever/whenever you want. Thanks again for the original inspiration - I'll always fondly remember this experience. All the best to you and yours, Rich Hamilton

11-23-2017, 12:31 AM	#3
Rick_Jazz Danielle Fan Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 11	Well, ok. Was it that bad? Not your cup of tea? Music is subjective - I get it. I'm so sorry it took so long for it to come together. I guess I really should of kept you updated so it didn't seem like another empty promise. Sorry for that. So, on with life. Again, thanks Danielle for a simple photo that brought this to fruition.... Rick

12-25-2017, 09:19 PM	#5
Rick_Jazz Danielle Fan Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 11	Romantic 80's movie sex scene? Does that include John Cusack holding a boom box above his head later on in the film? Ha ha! Well, I suppose "power ballads" have kind of fallen out of mainstream style in favor of more "folksy" or "emo" ballads with much simpler production parameters (read: one guitar/piano and one voice). But I say, if you're gonna write a song then write a SONG (lots and LOTS of layered instruments and vocals - there's no such word as "over-produced" in my book! lol) In other (good) news, this is the first song I've written that I felt worthy of having copywritten for possible distribution (at the behest of friends who helped me with its final production - they all really liked the song and pushed me to do it). I guess I'll put it out there and see if anyone bites. Who knows? In this case an inspirational picture could be worth a thousand words (or several thousand dollars - but I digress). And I have you to thank, once again. <3 Well, thanks for taking the time to listen and for your feedback (and for being very sweet/kind in your response). It was really appreciated. I wish you much happiness/peace/success in 2018 and beyond. Most sincerely yours, Rich