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Title: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on February 04, 2011, 11:42:48 AM
Hi,this started as an over long bare acoustic song,Tricia heard it & liked something about it,but it was too long for her,So she chopped it up & completely re-arranged the piece...making it her own.When I heard her singing demo I knew I just had to follow her lead.Jimmy came up with lyrics quick smart,Tricia & Jimmy worked those out between themselves.Preston then came up with a great Bass line that lifts the song up to a somewhere new.We had a slight difference of opinion on whether a slide guitar or what solo should go in the song? So in the spirit of democracy ,(its great living in a democracy)I did two versions(which shall be posted here).Tricia doesnt know I will post her favoured version here,All these great folks made this one happen but I really think that Tricia is the Queen of this song,thank you everybody.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on February 04, 2011, 11:44:25 AM
 ;D  You're too sweet!  ;D  :-*
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on February 04, 2011, 11:45:17 AM
;D  You're too sweet!  ;D  :-*
Not as sweet as your voice.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: jfreed18 on February 04, 2011, 11:51:39 AM
Hi Captain Fantastic wow and many thanks. I wrote the lyrics quick cause I really liked your cool music. And yep I agree Tricia is the Queen of this song. Her vocals are powerful and the song came out great. Everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Captain Fantastic your friend Jimmy.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: jfreed18 on February 04, 2011, 11:57:08 AM
Hi Captain and Tricia I forgot to post the lyics on the finished project. I am posting them here though. Everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Tricia and Captain your friend Jimmy.

Old Boxes
by Jimmy and Tricia


In the darkest corner of the attic
painful memories lying under plastic
and she doesn't like it, not at all

She will pack all day as tears are flowing
erasing memories as she is going
throwing it in boxes till pain is gone

chorus:
anything he loved
 lingered in her hand
everything he was 
 she'd never understand

moving on, should never be this way
but it might solve her problem in this case
memories In old Boxes could be sent away

chorus:
anything he loved
 lingered in her hand
everything he was 
 she'd never understand

break

 and his works and riches all around
only make more tears fall to the ground
perhaps closing a box can heal a wound

chorus:
anything he loved
 lingered in her hand
everything he was 
 she'd never understand
   
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Errol on February 04, 2011, 12:05:24 PM
I've been watching this one and I have to say "FANTASTIC!" Very memorable. I love the sliding melody line of the verses and the ascending notes of the chorus. Really like driving guitar that keeps pushing things along and the vocals are great.  Seriously good Bass too! :) :)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: PVD on February 04, 2011, 12:07:47 PM
Everyone:

Well done, interesting song, Tric, good to hear your work again.

Paul
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on February 04, 2011, 12:09:15 PM
Thanks!
 :)



Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: cyclone on February 04, 2011, 01:11:47 PM
wow
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on February 04, 2011, 01:32:20 PM
Aww Cyclone. :)


Captain, I spammed your version on facebook, and people are complimenting your slide playing!  ^-^
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on February 04, 2011, 02:36:04 PM
Aww Cyclone. :)


Captain, I spammed your version on facebook, and people are complimenting your slide playing!  ^-^
I am surprised ,I am glad people like the end result.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Paulo on February 04, 2011, 04:55:47 PM
Very nice tune... simple and rocking.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Bassic_Soul on February 05, 2011, 10:15:15 AM
I really enjoyed working on this tune with this crew. :)

Great feel to the guitars Captain. (You know I liked the slide too).  ;)

Tricia, you just nailed the vocals, hats off to you!

Jimmy, I don't think I ever said how much I loved the lyrics you wrote. They stick in my head. I have been fortunate enough to never have lost a spouse, but I've helped others pack up who have. It certainly never occurred to me to write a song about the experience, but I'm glad you did. Very well done Sir.

Preston   8)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on February 05, 2011, 10:51:51 AM
I really enjoyed working on this tune with this crew. :)

Great feel to the guitars Captain. (You know I liked the slide too).  ;)

Tricia, you just nailed the vocals, hats off to you!

Jimmy, I don't think I ever said how much I loved the lyrics you wrote. They stick in my head. I have been fortunate enough to never have lost a spouse, but I've helped others pack up who have. It certainly never occurred to me to write a song about the experience, but I'm glad you did. Very well done Sir.

Preston   8)

Thanks Preston! You did an awesome job! Great hearing you again! xo
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: jfreed18 on February 05, 2011, 11:31:30 AM
Hi Preston wow and many thanks. I had a lot of fun writing the lyrics with Tricia. Her lyrics are just great for the song. And it is cool hearing you playing on the songi. I've never been married myself but I've lost some women in my life. But when I wrote this song I was thinking about my Fiance Merrie She said before she's not going anywhere. But she said she throw the 'Old Boxes' at me instead lol. I think she do that to. Everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Preston your friend Jimmy.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on February 05, 2011, 12:47:54 PM
Hi Preston wow and many thanks. I had a lot of fun writing the lyrics with Tricia. Her lyrics are just great for the song. And it is cool hearing you playing on the songi. I've never been married myself but I've lost some women in my life. But when I wrote this song I was thinking about my Fiance Merrie She said before she's not going anywhere. But she said she throw the 'Old Boxes' at me instead lol. I think she do that to. Everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Preston your friend Jimmy.
They were beautifully haunting words
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: CosmicDolphin on February 05, 2011, 12:58:46 PM
Nice Tune  :)

CD
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Benny on February 05, 2011, 03:32:45 PM
This is a cool song all around. Starting with the little back and forth acoustic riff and the lyrics tell a good story. And Tricia, you have really become a pro at coming up with nice melodies and crafting them into a tight song.

I really enjoyed this one guys! 8)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on February 05, 2011, 05:57:10 PM
Thanks so much!  :)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on June 10, 2011, 03:16:50 PM
I submitted this song for a compilation cd for a Veteran Biker club fundraiser. They have added a song to each page of their web site. Old Boxes plays automatically on this page - http://www.cvmafivetwo.com/TNAPP.htm
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on June 10, 2011, 04:33:10 PM
I submitted this song for a compilation cd for a Veteran Biker club fundraiser. They have added a song to each page of their web site. Old Boxes plays automatically on this page - http://www.cvmafivetwo.com/TNAPP.htm
that is a new guitar in the pic
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on June 10, 2011, 05:23:31 PM
Yes! used but new to me! Ibanez Artcore as73. :)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Mr. Mom on June 10, 2011, 07:09:28 PM
I don't know how I missed this one... sounds great gang.

That's awesome Tricia, that this is on a CD to benefit the Veteran Biker fundraiser. Music for a good cause - can't beat it. 8) 8)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: mickbrit55 on June 11, 2011, 11:57:22 AM
WOW! That has to be one of the best songs I have heard on here! Jefferson Aeroplane meets Led Zeppelin! Well done everyone, fantastic track :)

Mick.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Tricia41 on June 11, 2011, 12:33:32 PM
Thanks John and Mick!   :) :)
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on June 12, 2011, 10:55:45 AM
WOW! That has to be one of the best songs I have heard on here! Jefferson Aeroplane meets Led Zeppelin! Well done everyone, fantastic track :)

Mick.
Cheers Mick,I think everything just came together here,this is my personal favourite of all the ones I have ever played on
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: jfreed18 on June 12, 2011, 02:15:54 PM
Hi Tricia Wow and many thanks I appreciate it  :) And that is awsome "Old Boxes" is on the Fundraising Cd and playing on the web site. The song sounds great guys and I really like the idea of it helping a good cause. I had a lot of fun working on this song with Tricia and Ralph you guys Rock! everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Tricia your friend Jimmy.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Captain fantastic on June 12, 2011, 04:28:09 PM
Hi Tricia Wow and many thanks I appreciate it  :) And that is awsome "Old Boxes" is on the Fundraising Cd and playing on the web site. The song sounds great guys and I really like the idea of it helping a good cause. I had a lot of fun working on this song with Tricia and Ralph you guys Rock! everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you Tricia your friend Jimmy.
Its great that it could help a good cause,even if its in a tiny way.
Title: Re: Old Boxes,(Tricia,Jimmy,Preston & Me)
Post by: Stoney on June 18, 2011, 04:57:19 AM
A really cool track guys .... Just love the revolving acoustic riff ... a great job all round

Super

Ian