I'm still reworking this song. This is the latest version.

As Good As it's Ever Gonna Get
(I spose I should shorten the title, I just can't think of a better title yet).

http://www.blindslim.com/1g4d

Tell me what U think.
[This message was edited Fri Feb 14 22:40:46 PST 2003 by otan]

Wow, that was great! Tight band and fantastic vocals.
I'm impressed, I didn't know you had a band and such.

Beside the title (how bout shorten it to 'As good as it's ever gonna get'?) I wouldn't change a thing about it. Very full sound.

XNY said:

YUP. The new band is ONE GRUNT FOR DADDY. Still looking for a 2nd guitar and keys.

That recording is just me doin it all.

otan said:

We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

Yeah, OTAN!!! Now that is damn good! Dude, you actually rock. Keep it up fosheezie.

XNY said:

OH, you're worthy man. That song's just a brief moment of inspiration. I'm usually turning out unmemorable crizzle, unworthy of elevator play.

otan said:

Your 'brief moment' was pretty good, nonetheless. Good luck with the band bro'.

otan said:

The site will not load- what else can I do to hear it?

JDODSON said:

Sorry. I don't know what's wrong with it - but there's a link to the song here:

http://www.blindslim.com/1g4d

It's the last song on there. All 4 have been re-done.

nice work man.

I wish i was a singer but im not, u hav a cool voice. Kind of a cool rock or soft rock type voice. The guitar lick is kul. And the background vocals and arrangement is tight.

I dont hear where ur getting the Bird or America from this, because it doesnt sound like any of those. It is a nice song that would be good playin live. U probly already du that 1, lol!

from Izaiah

"Good As It Gets"

"B's Good as It Gets"

"B's As Good"

"This Might B (As It Gets)"

i dunno..lol!

paisleypark4 said:

Ehh, well, it STARTED out sounding a LOT like the Bird - with the Jellybean drums (similar to Gonna Be A beautiful Night) and the verses reminded me of the delivery of America - hi energy constant uptempo driving thing.

But good - so it doesn't sound like those now. Great. That's the goal, start off being influenced by a few songs, and in the end, you've made something that's all yours.

Thanks Izaiah!

otan said:

I no that's what i mean 2! I feel kind of weird when peeple say that my stuff sound like Prince, when I dont think it does..not unless I intended 2 sound like 'em./

Now u got me kinda wishin I did hear the old one! lol! I wanna hear! I wanna hear!

paisleypark4 said

Oh it's bad... not really worth hearing. You'll have to wait for the unreleased demo to show up on Kazaa! HAH.

I like it- the beginning drums are like "The Bird" or It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night"...as it progresses it takes on a Dave Matthews Band feel, only a bit funkier than DMB.


Peace,

JD

OTAN-

YOU ROCK! I love this stuff.

I love "she's too rich" and all of the other songs for that matter.

Have a CD I can buy so I can actually support this?
[This message was edited Thu Feb 13 11:09:25 PST 2003 by JamesMarshallHendrix]

JamesMarshallHendrix said:

Thanks!!! No CD yet. These are songs in the works, I'm still making revisions, lyrically, arrangement, etc.

I've got about 8 more that I'm putting together to start sending out to labels. Not looking for a deal. Looking to SELL these to somebody else that can SING and can TOUR. I'm just a homebody.

Oh - and the original song in question was AS GOOD.

otan said:

I am kinda the same way, Otan- I don't necessarily want to be famous as a solo artist. Making music, producing, and writing for other artists would be cool since I don't have the "image" of a pop star (big muscles, model look, real skinny, etc). Like I told a friend the other day, even donating music to one of my mentors like Prince, Bootsy, George Clinton, Larry Graham, St. Paul, etc...that would be very cool, just to share it with them and be friends.


Peace,

JD

dang Otan, you call that rough? It sounds already good enough to be a demo to me. You write nice, catchy, memorable music, which is a lot more than many people with deals can say. Nice work once again! Keep it up and keep on playing out, you'll find someone to sell your work to for sure. It's good!

PS: the reason some people can't find the file in the original link you provided is that the song is not in the /sounds directory.

You know how it is - you can't hear your own stuff without hearing every little mistake and just ripping it apart... knowing that what you recorded ain't exactly what's in your head.

But I'm glad y'all like it. I like the stuff too. Gotta go finish 4 more!!

Well Otan I'd like to provide some constructive feedback for you, but I'm not really qualified to comment on popular music (I'm learning classical piano). But at least I can say that this is a really cool piece. It moves well, it's catchy and despite what you say it doesn't sound rough.

I'd love to hear something with subject matter like She's Too Rich with the movement of As Good As It Gets.

toccata said:

Ehh - well - I'm working on 5 other songs - I'll have something for you baby!!!

Here's my latest - a slow deep, "sometimes it snows in april" mood... about a girlfriend/best friend that died from Leukemia 17 years ago.Still miss her.

http://www.blindslim.com/...imes_1.mp3