Broken Promises;Slap Johnson - SLAPJOHNSON

4th Jun 2008 08:17 - 18 years ago
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Description : New track taken from a new album i'm working on entitled "Before the devil takes me down" this is the second track from the album, the first`being "Fragile wings". This song features a clarinet section instead of the usual sax section I put in my songs. I'm sure you will enjoy the different warmer sound the clarinet makes. The song is about a bloke I know, bit of a ##### really, just lies about everything. It must be ##### to live with a compulsive lying get like this. I think the song reflects the only decent thing he can do in a relationship, but this is my angle on his story and not his own. I hope you enjoy the song. Cheers Slap...

Comments (8)

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DonnieVyros
DonnieVyros 19th Jan 2009 03:39 - 17 years ago
Nice broken rising intro mate. The person singing kinda reminds me of Anne Lennox (but with a bit of Rod Stewart rasp, so I'm not gonna say she when it's a he or what have you). And...

Blow, man, blow!

That was an awesome little side-play yall threw out there. Then receeding back into line of the melody from before. Odd lil random side note- I've found that the best way to avoid breaking promises is to not make 'em at all. Kinda hard to let people down when there are no obligations or expectations.
(returns to couch and goes back to sleep)...
Thanks for sharing. Later on!
DanielGtrman
DanielGtrman 12th Jan 2009 17:20 - 17 years ago
This track is blues yet its got so much soul pouring out of it. I knew a guy exactly like this one and your take on this kind of person hits the nail. excellent track. and I love the warm tones of the clarinets.
PsychotropicCircle
PsychotropicCircle 26th Jun 2008 04:28 - 18 years ago
Hi Steve,again excellent songwriting as always,the drums make it real funky and give a fine contrast to the vocal parts....the intro sounded as if there was also a flute added to the clarinet section....and naturally your alto kicks ass
cheers Rob
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Rob, thanks for dropping by, no flute in there! I had a listen back and I know what you mean though. Thanks for the review and thanks for contributing so much to this site.. Cheers Slap...
cyco
cyco 11th Jun 2008 23:44 - 18 years ago
This was an interesting setup. It began more like a sample from what could have been a Bjork song...then the ballad had a cool calm feel to it..but then to the 80's pop culture with sax made an interesting twist. All i can say is that you should try doing a mix that puts your voice through a vocoder..it would have made me believe it to be a song about a robot or computer's problem with it's owner...Now THAT would have been the ultimate twist.
skyrider
skyrider 9th Jun 2008 18:28 - 18 years ago
Firstly can i say what a great song. its like two for the price of one ..a soft ballad which then jumps up and wakes you up. nice finishing touch at the end .. would love to hear this played live mik
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Mik, It must be silly season with you now! Don't work to hard buddy. I hope your team effort is coming along well, I can't wait to hear it. Thanks for the review.Cheers Slap...
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 5th Jun 2008 15:24 - 18 years ago
When we create,an extraordinary process takes place as with this song...here an encapsulation of one persons deceit and it's effect on others....it's a very Zen like balance not without mystical overtones.....were a negative has inspired such a positive...we are lucky to have someone like Slap who is able to connect the left and right side of ourselves and make sense of it..........beautiful work........planet
meestege
meestege 4th Jun 2008 23:57 - 18 years ago
Slap, this is really fantastic. I like your voice and the lyrics. Also a good recording. I hope you don't mind if I say I get a Sting feeling with this song. Maybe the sound of the voice and clarinet makes me feel that way.
Gerard
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Gerard, thanks for reviewing my track, no problem saying it has a Sting feel, great musician and songwriter. Cheers Slap...
Devodale
Devodale 4th Jun 2008 10:37 - 18 years ago
Super Talented!! Fantastic production. Let me get this straight; you actually played all those instruments? WOW. Forgive my newbieness. You are truely gifted.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Devodale, thanks for dropping by and reviewing my track. I use loops for the drums and percussion, everything else you hear is me. Cheers Slap...

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