Silver Sting
August 5, 2008 8:15 AM
I threatened to do so, and I have -- a song I wrote when I was around 15 or 16 years old, in the '80s jazz-pop vein of Basia, Sade and Hiroshima. Although I think it's actually more inspired by Tears for Fears.
This recording is recent, but the arrangement itself dates back to around the time the song was written (1987 or 1988, thereabouts.) I didn't even bother to change the lyrics. I was really, really proud of myself when I wrote it at the time, and I have to say, it holds up fairly well. If you like '80s adult contemporary radio pop.
My only wish is to have someone like Tracey Thorn or Corrine Drewery singing it, instead of my nerdy nasal vocals.
This recording is recent, but the arrangement itself dates back to around the time the song was written (1987 or 1988, thereabouts.) I didn't even bother to change the lyrics. I was really, really proud of myself when I wrote it at the time, and I have to say, it holds up fairly well. If you like '80s adult contemporary radio pop.
My only wish is to have someone like Tracey Thorn or Corrine Drewery singing it, instead of my nerdy nasal vocals.
posted by NemesisVex (5 comments total)
Wow. It's as if XTC's Colin Moulding sat in with Tears for Fears. Definitely holds up in capturing the sounds of those specific years.
posted by umbĂș at 7:51 PM on August 5, 2008
posted by umbĂș at 7:51 PM on August 5, 2008
Any critique of my voice will most likely be spot-on because I tend to write beyond my already limited singing abilities. Most of that vocal track was from the first take, so there's definitely room for improvement. I do like the idea of harmonies. I hadn't thought of it.
Tears for Fears meets XTC? I'd have love to hear that in real life!
posted by NemesisVex at 5:13 PM on August 6, 2008
Tears for Fears meets XTC? I'd have love to hear that in real life!
posted by NemesisVex at 5:13 PM on August 6, 2008
I really miss the ultra-lush syth arrangements of the era -- Prince used to use them a lot too. You've perfectly captured it.
posted by Astro Zombie at 8:23 AM on August 9, 2008
posted by Astro Zombie at 8:23 AM on August 9, 2008
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Anyway, hope that critique isn't out of line or unwanted. It's a fun track and a pretty well-crafted song. Thanks for the listen!
posted by edlundart at 10:53 AM on August 5, 2008