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Title: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: NickT on July 23, 2009, 03:03:38 PM

I just listened to this and don't think we ever posted it. I love the way Rob Penned this and the group played.

Life Change -
Copyright 2008 R. Wood - S. McAndrew

Rob Wood - Music, Guitars
Steve McAndrew - Lyrics, Vocals
David Addis - Bass
Ken Grover - Drums
Nick Testa - Mix, Master

V1
Time keeps charging onwards, speeding ever faster
Little sign of slowing down
Forward keeps on spinning, DNA is winning now

V2
Looking to the future, apply another suture
Stick another plaster on
Falling decks of cards may just escape the winning one

Pre CH 1
The timer's counting down
The leaves are turning brown
It's time the choice to make
There must be no mistake
 
CH1
I'm gonna take my chance, gonna join you there
la-la la la la la-la-la-la life change
Time's of the essence now, no more delay
la-la la la la la-la-la-la life change
To change our point of view
Must ride the changes through

V3
This is no science fiction nor natural selection
As sure as Winter follows, follows Spring
It's just the wheels in motion, circles revolving
Devotion keeps them turning, into my mind burning

Pre CH 2
With eyes upon the age
We surely must engage
Don't let this chance pass
Let's fully raise the glass

CH2
While the sun is shining we will make some hay
la-la la la la la-la-la-la life change
Don't wait 'til tomorrow but do today
la-la la la la la-la-la-la life change
When looking back is West
Deciding Greece is best

CH3
When the pulse beats faster with urgency
la-la la la la la-la-la-la life change
Decision time is now for you and me
la-la la la la la-la-la-la life change
When one more day has gone
As still we travel on

Time to make a life change

Life, life, life, life change

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: r4m on July 23, 2009, 04:32:43 PM

Great tune!! Great performances all!!! 8) 8)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: AndyG6508 on July 23, 2009, 05:13:55 PM

Another great song from the project - Simply super!!

Great melody, and tight singing and playing guys.

Dig the bounce in the rhytrhm, and the mix is wonderful as well - clear yet punchy!!

I-pod!!

Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 23, 2009, 06:15:14 PM

I'm listening on the laptop in my hotel room , and I accidently stepped on the headphones so one channel sounds a bit odd. ;D

It still sounds cool though ! Pretty catchy stuff. I always love Steve's lyrics, he just has a way with words without being overly flowery or pretentious  ;)

CD

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Tricia41 on July 23, 2009, 08:56:16 PM

Love it!!!!! 8)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: McLovin on July 23, 2009, 09:37:40 PM

This was the first song I heard on this site when I joined (for real ;))  After I heard this I said to myself,.."self,.. if this is any measure of what can be done at this site,... we gonna make some great music here!" ;D

Love this song guys,... thanks for hooking me in!

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Stoney on July 26, 2009, 01:24:03 PM

Very catchy indeed ...gets under your skin very quickly

Great stuff

Ian

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Pleasuredome on July 26, 2009, 05:03:21 PM

Thanks all, I didn't realise Nick had posted this :)

The unmistakable Rob Wood guitar sound and writing ability leaves nowhere else to go than quality, thanks Rob 8)

Thanks too Mark regarding the lyrics, I have said it before and will again, I look back at lyrics I have written and wonder who wrote them, because it doesn't feel like me. I stll feel (without getting too spiritual etc) that I am 'given' the lyric :D I just write where the song takes me and just create a story.

Strangely enough I did not obtain my English Higher Grade (although I sat it) receiving a complementary O level instead! I probably still fail at almost every turn in terms of grammar but as long as the story comes across I can cope with that!

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 26, 2009, 05:06:15 PM

Quote from: Pleasuredome on July 26, 2009, 05:03:21 PM

Thanks too Mark regarding the lyrics, I have said it before and will again, I look back at lyrics I have written and wonder who wrote them, because it doesn't feel like me. I stll feel (without getting too spiritual etc) that I am 'given' the lyric :D I just write where the song takes me and just create a story.

They truly are a gift !  Maybe you should try turning your hand to writing some fiction  :)

CD

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Pleasuredome on July 26, 2009, 05:12:00 PM

Thanks again Mark,

We regularily go to the island of Symi in Greece and that's where the book will be written with a bit of luck.......provided I can get away from the intended Symi Studio long enough that is!! :D :D

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: CosmicDolphin on July 26, 2009, 05:15:00 PM

Quote from: Pleasuredome on July 26, 2009, 05:12:00 PM

Thanks again Mark,

We regularily go to the island of Symi in Greece and that's where the book will be written with a bit of luck.......provided I can get away from the intended Symi Studio long enough that is!! :D :D

 ;D

It's Top Gear that takes my time away  ;D  He was fast that guy from AC-DC !

CD

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Benny on July 27, 2009, 08:22:53 AM

Nice tune guys, sounds great all around (applause).

Benny

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Billy on July 27, 2009, 08:41:25 AM

A really trippy groove.....I love the swirly guitar I can hear in my right ear (headphones) ...great sound guys. The vocals are the magic ingredient. I'm listening again.......ok...two guitars and then a third one joins in....panned in the middle. Beautiful harmonies these guitars are throwing out....excellent voicings Rob.

I love the groove.

Great stuff everyone!

Billy.

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: NickT on July 27, 2009, 09:31:50 AM

thanks all.

I first mixed a Rob Wood tune in 2004. I have been trying finish a CD for 5 Years!

Rob has one of the most unique styles and voicings. You add to that Steve's vocal harmonies and you have magic. I was hooked from the the first song. I am on a new push to get these unfinished gems released. The Rob Wood Project has been a pet project of mine for a long time. Time to "git 'er done!"

Thanks for the nice comments!

Nick

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Paulo on July 27, 2009, 02:30:15 PM

Very nice pop tune... Easy listening for sure but very well done.

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: PVD on July 27, 2009, 07:54:12 PM

Excellent piece, really enjoyed the listen.

Well done.

Paul

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Pleasuredome on July 27, 2009, 11:49:27 PM

Thanks all :) :) :)

Any ideas regarding artwork Nick, or is it too early for that?

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: robwood on July 28, 2009, 08:28:13 PM

Hi guys, many thanks for all the kind comments, it sure means a lot coming from the talented bunch here! :)  I had a groove and basic structure worked out, and no idea where to go next.  Then Steve worked his magic, and the tune took off from there.  Thanks to Nick, Steve, Ken and Dave, this is one of my favorite project tunes. :D

rob

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: stoman on July 29, 2009, 05:21:15 AM

Grrrrrreat! :)

I love the songwriting, the overall sound and arrangement, the vocals, ... everything is perfect in this song.

Regards,
  Steffen

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: riggorog on July 31, 2009, 05:58:23 PM

Great tune! Really well put together :)

Roger

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Studioplayer on August 05, 2009, 04:28:19 PM

Sounds really good. Great mix. Can tell Nick had his hands on it. Always crystal clear.  :) Not playing by all and some great vocals by Steve. Btw.... where is David these days? Haven't seen him here for a very long time. Great bass playing and tone.  8)

Dave

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Studioplayer on August 05, 2009, 04:29:43 PM

Had to go back to see who was on drums. Nice stuff Ken!!!  8)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Pleasuredome on August 05, 2009, 05:12:19 PM

Thanks guys,

Time to make a life change :) :)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: NickT on August 05, 2009, 05:33:11 PM

Quote from: Studioplayer on August 05, 2009, 04:28:19 PM

Sounds really good. Great mix. Can tell Nick had his hands on it. Always crystal clear.  :) Not playing by all and some great vocals by Steve. Btw.... where is David these days? Haven't seen him here for a very long time. Great bass playing and tone.  8)

Dave

Dave is around. Just have to dig him up sometimes! :)

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Thunder on August 12, 2009, 10:27:53 PM

Great job guys ,nice groove ken ;)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Pleasuredome on August 12, 2009, 11:54:26 PM

Thanks Todd :) :)

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: Donna on August 30, 2009, 03:44:24 AM

Fantastic groove! What a truly great listen.
Beautiful work all round, guys; lyrics, music, instruments, vocals, the lot...  :)

Donna

Title: Re: Life Change - Finished - The Rob Wood Project
Post by: srvfender on August 31, 2009, 05:23:34 PM

Love this style of music. Just dating myself I guess  ;D. Nice job everyone.

AJ