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Title: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on August 29, 2009, 03:10:27 PM

I wrote this song a while back.  Pretty much about the fears of having to accept the responsibilities of the adult life (mortgage, wife, kids, bills,......),something that I think every working musician struggles balancing.  I'm pretty much in a different space now,.. but the song is definitely relevant for another time of my life and with every listen,...brings me back.  Ahhh music,... the melodic time machine!! ;D

Every one of my MCS friends came through for me on this one.  I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.  Thank you sooooo much guys!! ;)

WEIGHT OF THE WORLD           
music and lyrics Jay Lamothe 2009
Drums...............groverk
Bass.................r4m
Guitars..............docmidnite
Mix/Master.........Argle
Keys/Vocals.......HDA

V1
These thoughts mystify me
These days terrify me
Take me back to yesterday
When my legs could run away,
and i know not the strains of responsibility

V2
Take all those who know me
Shake all those who think they know me
Well I have a new confession to make,
do you remember yesterday when i fell from the pain,
and then wallowed in your sympathy

CH
It's just the weight of the world
Verses the fate of the one

V3
Round up all you memories
Hide all of those treasuries
Keep them close for a rainy day
For when your back finally breaks,
let old dreams clean the stains of the sweat,
it flowed so liberally

CH

Solo

CH

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: snowdoguk on August 29, 2009, 03:31:45 PM

Turned out great Jay... excellent song with fantastic contributions from everybody...
Mike

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: snowdoguk on August 29, 2009, 03:36:34 PM

Jay.. I think that mp3 is corrupt... it cuts off at the end...

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on August 29, 2009, 04:40:05 PM

Thanks for the comments and the heads up Mike.  I re-posted.  This one should be ok. ;)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: Stoney on August 29, 2009, 05:26:29 PM

Hey Jay

You have all done a fine job on this .....there is a lot happening and it has a really nice flow....very nice stereo spread and balance.

a great track ...well done

Cheers Ian

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: r4m on August 29, 2009, 06:48:05 PM

This "SO ROCKS"!!!   8) 8) 8) Love this tune!!

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: NickT on August 29, 2009, 07:02:11 PM

Sounds great guys! Performance and mix are tight.

Nice job.

Nick

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: Paulo on August 30, 2009, 05:42:02 AM

Great song guys... Beautifull atmosphere and great playing... Mix sounds good too... Loved it

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: docmidnite on August 30, 2009, 07:11:51 AM

Jay,
give us more of these!
Very proud being part of it!!!

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on August 30, 2009, 07:38:34 AM

Quote from: docmidnite on August 30, 2009, 07:11:51 AM

Jay,
give us more of these!
Very proud being part of it!!!

Your guitars always add the extra dimension to my songs but I have to tell ya Doc,.. the solo you created for this is incredible.  Thanks again!!

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: docmidnite on August 30, 2009, 07:52:25 AM

Quote from: HDA on August 30, 2009, 07:38:34 AM

Quote from: docmidnite on August 30, 2009, 07:11:51 AM

Jay,
give us more of these!
Very proud being part of it!!!

Your guitars always add the extra dimension to my songs but I have to tell ya Doc,.. the solo you created for this is incredible.  Thanks again!!

 :-[  :-*

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: Argle on August 31, 2009, 10:11:09 AM

I love this song, I was honored to have a small role in it.

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: CosmicDolphin on August 31, 2009, 11:44:37 AM

Nice track ,sounds tight like a real band.  :)

CD

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on August 31, 2009, 11:47:10 AM

Quote from: Argle on August 31, 2009, 10:11:09 AM

I love this song, I was honored to have a small role in it.

Adam,.. I have this posted offsite and the reviews always mention the great mix.  Maybe your role was not so small!! ;)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: AndyG6508 on August 31, 2009, 01:42:33 PM

Wow guys...another jazz rock like materpiece.

I cant believe songs like these are not played on radio or not picked up by the fat suits from the record companies.

This is perfect in so many levels - vocals, guitars, keys, bass, drums not least a super vocal from Jay.

The piano-bass unison riff is a killer, and Doc's guitar playing is out of this world.

The mix is really fab - totally pro.

I guess I like this song :D

Cheers
Andy


 

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: srvfender on August 31, 2009, 05:04:49 PM

Very nice tune guys!

AJ

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on August 31, 2009, 06:27:12 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone!
Thanks for listening :)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: Studioplayer on August 31, 2009, 06:41:46 PM

Sounds great guys. Very nice mix. Groovy!!  8)

Dave

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: Billy on September 01, 2009, 03:42:42 AM

Well, this is a very well dressed song.  8)

The production is fabulous as are the performances. A very well put together song.

Doc - You could live with the likes of Steve Lukather playing like that  ;)

Jay, you're a considerably gifted and talented singer/songwriter musician. The melodies, dynamics and musicality are sheer class. Imensely enjoyable and as I listened I started dancing. That's the old grey whistle test passed.

More of the same please, gentlemen.

Billy.

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on September 01, 2009, 11:01:28 PM

Thanks Dave and AJ!! ;)

Billy,.. holy crap,.. you keep giving me reviews like that,.. and I'll keep ya dancin!! ;D

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: detune on September 01, 2009, 11:23:41 PM

Well done, Jay and crew!  That is one infectious chorus hook.

Mark

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on September 02, 2009, 12:40:06 AM

Thanks Mark,.. from me and the crew! ;)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on September 03, 2009, 05:26:31 AM

This is at #1 in the IMW charts.  Had lots of great reviews. ;)

Thanks so much again MCS team!! :)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: AndyG6508 on September 03, 2009, 08:18:16 AM

Quote from: HDA on September 03, 2009, 05:26:31 AM

This is at #1 in the IMW charts.  Had lots of great reviews. ;)

Thanks so much again MCS team!! :)

Congratulations gang!! A very worthy placement!!

Andy

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: r4m on September 03, 2009, 02:46:08 PM

Quote from: HDA on September 03, 2009, 05:26:31 AM

This is at #1 in the IMW charts.  Had lots of great reviews. ;)

Thanks so much again MCS team!! :)

SWEET! 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: DeAnnaClaudette on September 04, 2009, 11:44:42 PM

This song is incredible. Wow.

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: napoleonboot on September 05, 2009, 01:39:03 AM

Steely Dan meets Toto.

Excellent song and execution from all - well done.

I love the subtle guitar playing throughout - lovely light touch, and the arpeggios and hints of dimished in the solo are spot on.

George

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: McLovin on September 06, 2009, 07:44:15 AM

Thanks all. 

Docs guitars are amazing on this! ;)

Steely Dan meets Toto,... I'll take that comparison any day!! :)

Title: Re: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD
Post by: j on September 07, 2009, 09:44:07 AM

Radio Ready!


you gotta true fan here, Jay! This song is fantastic  :)