THE STORY: We wanted to bounce our music off the world and see what the world thinks. So we uploaded some music onto a web site that lets people from around the world to listen and rate our music. One thing everyone seems to agree upon is we're a different kind of music. So here is what they had to say...

 

Save Me!
OK, I am in shell shock when Tom Waits meets Louis Armstrong scatting on acid. You are some creative nut cases and I love you madly.

What they hey is happening with the bridge, when we suddenly start channeling Harry Belefonte? This is what I call original with a big fat O.

And then that instrumental thang in the middle. What is going on here? A little funk, a little blues, a little Hawaiian ukulele nuttiness, a little hilariousness. You are creative eclectic boogaloo kooks and I LOVE YOU.

No suggestions. How could I dare? You might cast a voodoo spell on my tired ass.

No seriously, everything here is in tight control - guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals - but most of all originality and vision. I have no idea who you guys are but I want to hear more. Brilliant and original.

PS - If you are casting spells, I could use a new pad. Somewhere maybe Hollywood Hills or Mid Wilshire. See what you can do.

Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Production, Originality.

- rockmount1
Los Angeles, California
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Sweeeeeeeet!
"This is just plain great!

Where to begin? Let's start with that wonderful groove. Very jazzy and syncopated, but subdued. It draws me right in. I totally dig the extended guitar chords, and the bass line fits it beautifully. It's not a flashy bass part, but it has a great feel, and in spite of it's basic nature, it is still interesting because of the deliberate choice of notes and rhythms to play.

The vocals are excellent. They are passionately executed, but I think that the vocal melody is what really sets them apart. It is never just stagnant, sitting on a single note. This is the kind of song you can sing in the shower. The real hook, to me, is the melody of the line "painted eyes". That little flourish flows into this song like melted butter. I'm waiting in anticipation of it after each verse.

I think the way you crescendo into each chorus is masterful. You don't often hear that done, and I don't know why. It's such an obvious thing to do, but I guess people just don't think to do it. Maybe they're too preoccupied by trying to get the loudest CD they possibly can. Who knows? At any rate, your use of that technique pushes this song into the stratosphere! The only thing about it, is it might be too apparent. I don't know if the audience should be consciously aware of the fact that you just got louder. You might want to make the volume swell a little bit more subtle. Of course, it works beautifully as is, so whether you change it or not is really a matter of preference.

Aside from these small issues, this is a fantastic song. Certainly one of, if not the, best songs I heard in the past few days. Great work!"

Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Melody, Beat, Originality.

- ziontaxi
Sylva, North Carolina
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Unique.
Like the background vocals. That's kool what you do around 1:20. Unique sound. Fun.

- jeffdumas
El Dorado, Arkansas
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The New Way
Good arrangement. The song makes sense, is performed well, and is short enough to keep me coming back for more.

Extra Credit: Originality.

- CountStroganoff
Los Angeles, California
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Fun pop music
Your song is from the old school of music for music sake. Sounds like your having fun and isn't that all that counts. Keep on singing.

- Yayhoo
Tacoma, Washington
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Nice.
"Overall its a cool sound, im still kinda undecided about the vocals, but the arrangement is unique."

- Shoop87
Bowie, Maryland
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Can't quit snapping my fingers
This song is performed perfectly you guys are tight and on the mark. I like the scat you through in there. The vocals are good for this song and really help bring it to the next level. The song is putt together very well with some nice surprises with the tempo and style changes.

- deathafterlife
Nahunta, Georgia
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Smile Inducer!!
this song Automatically brings a smile to your face. they should prescribe this tune as an Anti- depressant!!! it has a Deadish- dylan Feel which really makes you wanna shake them bones. the vocals are perfectly suited for this track and sound quite Well. the over all arrangement is loose and that's the way it should stay. it almost has a live feel to it and that's what gives this tune its charm. A matter a fact i think i wanna hear this one again!!!

Extra Credit: Guitars, Production, Mood, Best Feel Good Track.

- MartiniRox
Ft.Lauderdale, Florida
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heh!
"What is this? definitely original sound, though it sounds like something someone recorded in their own basement with a 4 track. wah wah could be used more effectively. need compression on the song. nice arrangement though. overall, just take this to a real studio and you have something."

- robbie_C
Chicago, Illinois
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BnB: insightfull....thats exactly what we did...
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Need better sound
"This is a cool song..
Work on the mix and sound, cause you've got something here."

You asked:
Performance - pretty good
Vocals - really good, particularly for this kind of song.
Arrangement - some cheesy sounds here, but I like cheesy sounds..."

Extra Credit: Male Vocals.

- SusanBarth
Woodland Hills, California
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BnB: she agrees with robbie_C...guess we need a real studio?
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Rumba
Very entertaining, wouldn't class this as pop rock.
Obviously have got some good ideas, keep it up

- Ricky_Splash
London, Uk, United Kingdom
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A bit to elavator musicish
like the upbeat mood in this song but drums are a bit flat but it made me feel happy so it cant be to bad i like how the song changes halfway through im not sure that this is a pop/rock song though sounds kind of . funky keyboard break halfway through was cool i think this music has quite a specific audience it sounds like you had fun doing this

Extra Credit: Guitars, Keyboards/Organ/Piano, Melody.

- ACRESKYE
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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BnB: is "musicish" a word?
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 Funky!
"Let me hear more of that funky guitar! The intro sounds something like Otis Redding but the vocals puts it closer to Jamiroquai (spelling?) but I like "the Louis Armstrong part". Nice melody, nice solo. Not that complicated maybe but that's not what counts. I would like to hear more of that Wha-wha, maybe louder?
The guitar sound sounds a bit calypso and that's no wrong with that!
You perform it quite tight and easy.
I would like to hear "the Louis Armstrong" next time, you two could alternate. "

Extra Credit: Guitars, Melody, Beat.

- andersjpjohan
Färjestaden, Kalmar, Sweden
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BnB: He said Funky! - with a capital !
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Great vibe
"I really like the rhythm of the guitar and the feel of the song. Great keyboards as well. The lead vocals are descent, but they're very original sounding so that's gotta count for something. I really dig the back up scat thing going on too. Good looking out on that. Really like the break part, good solo. this song makes me happy."

Extra Credit: Best Feel Good Track.

- SandRoad
East Brunswick, New Jersey
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Original sounding
"This song is very original and sounds like the band pulls from a lot of different influences. I like the interlude… it reminds me of island music. It also has some surprise effects mixed in. The lead singer vocal style reminds me of Chris Robins. I like all the instruments and effects it gives the song a good up beat feel to it. This is a good song to just hang out and have fun listening too."

Extra Credit: Guitars, Drums, Bass, Melody, Beat, Mood, Originality.

- DyslexicVirgin
Mechanicsville, Virginia
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To da' blues
"Very carnival type of feel which is good as it sounds like fun. These guys are enjoying each instrument they are playing. They like the PERFORMANCE ASPECT OF MUSIC.
The song form is logical and contains plenty of dynamics so THE ARRANGEMENT IS COOL
THE VOCAL SOUNDS QUITE ORIGINAL."

Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Bass, Keyboards/Organ/Piano, Sequencer/Effects Programming, Production, Lyrics, Melody, Beat, Mood, Originality, Best Feel Good Track.

- Barry_Harvey
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Is this a trick question?
"Sometimes I go into pop rock and I don't understand why some songs are here? I hear this more of an alternative song with a jazzy flavor to it. I would not call it pop rock. I like the vocals but the mix could be a bit better..."

Extra Credit: Male Vocals.

- cscap
Easton, Pennsylvania
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production?
great song very different to what is normally on this site. I love the sounds you have picked for the guitar and the keyboard (apart from the key board solo half way through) arent that great invest in a proper piano instead of midi

- Wynne_1
England, Merseyside, United Kingdom
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BnB: the keys area triton and i believe that is a good set of keys? P.S. there is no midi anywhere in the song. It was all recorded with a mic.
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Very strong vocals
"Liked the hook of this song very much, engaging and compelling. Lead vocals are the song. Has a lot of talent. Nice delivery plays off the rhythm in a cool laid back soulful manner..."

- EliThomas
Tonasket, Washington
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Cool song
Nice arranged and beautiful melodies
make a good feeling environment to listen the song some insecurity in the guitar solo but all the band sounds free, a live and improvise...
its charming

- Avi_Studio
Tel Aviv, Israel
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old skewl
"Arrangement is not bad...band sounds good"

- 1ENEMY3
Anchorage, Alaska
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Overall very nice.
"Everything is pretty good, pretty good hook, pretty good arrangement although it drags a little..." "Best of luck, you're trying something bold and you're getting there."

- mancino
New York
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Latin Vibe
"Good vibe, a little latin. Yeah, I dig it. Pleasant vocal style. Simple but cool. 5:22 is a bit long though. You should be able to get your point across in less time..."

- dylan31
Walnut Cove, North Carolina
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BnB: Awe - but we like to jam on things
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Hi
"ooh.. bongos. Nice. Lead vocals are fitting to the song, kinda laid back and mellow.
ooh organ. Nice too. Good array of instruments in this song.
the arrangement of the song is well done. Lot of different parts. good taste in placing certain instruments in certain parts. Good piano work by the way. the hook could be a lot of things in this song. so i'd say, whatever it is you think the hook is, it's working.
good guitar solo too. Works well for the mood.
Nothing really to work on here."

Extra Credit: Keyboards/Organ/Piano, Production, Grooviest Rhythm.

- FriendOfYourMom
Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada
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HackySacked...
"Hmmmn...what to say...

"...Gratefull Dead fans, Jimmy Buffett fans. I guess you'll dig this...

But to be fair, I'm not a fan of this style of music so there, that's it. Not saying anything more. Keeping the Kharma real..."

Extra Credit: Best Elevator Song.

- herrgibby
Hoboken, New Jersey
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BnB: Best elevator Song.....hmmmmmm....just figured out what radio station to solicit :)
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Coffeehouse singer/songwriter
"Nice coffeehouse feel to it. Interesting vocal and arrangement..."

Extra Credit: Mood.

- chanklas
Newton, Massachusetts
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Bluesy Jazzy Thang
"The lead vocals sound good..." "At first the phrasing reminded me of Cat Stevens, but as the song went on the vocal tone was more like The Black Crows. The arrangement sort of has one foot in a balladeer style (because of the guitar) and the other foot in more blues oriented direction (because of the organ)..."

- EarDamage
Hanford, California
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ragae?
awkward song indeed, is this ragae? the arrangement is good, the recording is great, and the vox are too

- jazzbasslb75
Roanoke, Virginia
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Wrong genre.
"This is obviously in the wrong category. Why put a funky, jazzy lightweight acoustic-based song in the Rock genre? It certainly doesn't "rock". It's more like a very lite jam-band alternative song. They really need to be more categories here in XXXXXXX Land.

The song isn't bad, although not a style I have much interest in. You have a very "live" sound and the instruments are fairly well played. Vocals are pretty expressive and dynamic. The chord movement is predictable.

I'm sure a lot of people will relate to the chilled-out mellow nature of this track."

Extra Credit: Production.

- SteveSL35
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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Give me more...
"This is a very nice tune, reminds me a bit of Lenny Kravitz..."

- BoazPeleg
Haifa, Israel
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Nice Vibe
"This song has a nice mellow vibe to it. Kind of a Jack Johnson, mellow island feel. I like the arrangement the most, the instrumentation. Just enough organ. Lead Vocals doesn't have to be mellow, he proves he has some soul. This is a strong song."

Extra Credit: Mood.

- gmit
Bluffton, Indiana
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Great Hook.
The piano, congas, and guitar intro really caught my attention quickly. I like the addition of the organ working up into the chorus section. This is a pretty good song, I could definitely listen to it again.

Extra Credit: Keyboards/Organ/Piano, Mood, Best Feel Good Track.

- DistroHasRun
Wheatland, Wyoming
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