Star on the Boulevard

[Wyatt]

Hi Gang!

Here’s the one that almost got away. Still some production aspects to work out for the final version, but this is pretty close.

So for a preview, here is verse number two and a chorus.

“Star on the Boulevard” is a song about a man who didn’t make the big-time, although he did it in a really big way.     ..played the sidewalks of NYC, blew on through Nashville a few years later, and actually did end  up in Hollywood.

..it took him a few years of kicking around before he realized how lucky he already was…A Valentine’s Day song for my sweetheart. (Yeah, the guy is still pretty lucky)

The surprise ending should be ready in the next couple weeks. I’m still working on it between projects.

All the best,

Wyatt

Some background on the Walk of Fame, (Hollywood Boulevard).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame

[kara]

Realy a shame you didn't enter it for the contest, it was a perfect fit.
So... just some preliminary comment before the final version 
I don't realy like the vocal harmonies, to my ears they don't add anything to the song, but disturb the clearness of it.

Good song 
That singing goes pretty well, you just have to be a bit more convinced yourself that it is ok  That, you will hear in your voice.

Looking forward to the finished version 

k

[Wyatt]

Realy a shame you didn't enter it for the contest, it was a perfect fit.

Yeah..wish I could have..I was so jammed this month.

I don't realy like the vocal harmonies, to my ears they don't add anything to the song, but disturb the clearness of it.

Interesting you should say that. I went back and turned them down already.    I was already getting worried about trying to do a 4 minute version with that much in there. 

I think I will keep some, but it is going to have to be more on target..this did get a bit fuzzy for my taste in places.

On the whole, it was sounding pretty thin to me without drums and bass.

Good song 
That singing goes pretty well, you just have to be a bit more convinced yourself that it is ok  That, you will hear in your voice.

Yes, I am working on that part.

Looking forward to the finished version 

k

Thanks, I will be working on it.
 
Wyatt

[elwoodblues1969]

Wyatt,

I like the raw,organic atmosphere you're going for,but when the vocals come in,the boxiness of the song just becomes too overpowering and everything just blurs together-apart from that,a very interesting piece.

Thom

[Wyatt]

Kara,

I took another listen and then started nodding my head..yeah, I'm hearing it more each time now..so I took out half the harmony..listened some more..took out some more. Then some more..talk about less is more! Just losing most of the harmony made a big difference. Also, there was some clipping in the chain..ouch!! Getting rid of that really made a difference too. Now I think I have an idea of how to proceed with this when I start over.

Thom..yeah, I hear you..I just got your message after going back and re-mixing. I am not sure what boxy is, but I hear the blurred together part..still working on it.  Thanks for listening and for your comments also.

Wyatt

I always appreciate the help, guys. Wait till you hear how much better this got.

[Laguna Rising]

Well done Wyatt !
This track has really a special feel.
I like it. Great vocals

Cheers

[Wyatt]

Well done Wyatt !
This track has really a special feel.
I like it. Great vocals

Cheers

LR,

Getting my voice back has taken a long time.
I am so happy to be able to sing again!

Thanks for listening, and thanks for your comments!

Wyatt

[MarioD]

Super feel to this one!  I really like the tonal quality of the background.  That coupled with the great vocal and outstanding lyrics makes this is a winner.

It would be nice, IMHO, if you could add another verse or two to stretch it a bit.  I think it’s a little to short now.  But that is just my opinion!

Super song writing and performance!

[Wyatt]

Super feel to this one!  I really like the tonal quality of the background.  That coupled with the great vocal and outstanding lyrics makes this is a winner.

It would be nice, IMHO, if you could add another verse or two to stretch it a bit.  I think it’s a little to short now.  But that is just my opinion!

Super song writing and performance!

Thanks Mario,

..yes it has become a longer song..it is up over four minutes now, I am very nearly done with the lyrics, and I think you will find the story, in it's entirety, to be delightful.

It started as a one minute slice, at the last minute, for the contest, but I couldn't get a handle on how I wanted to present it in time. So I doubled the chorus to put a taste up now.

I am really glad I did, because I know how I want to produce the song now, and that took some doing. For this one, simpler has turned out better.

Thanks for listening, and thanks for your comments.

Wyatt

[Fred S]

This is cool, Wyatt!

Looking forward to more 

[Oren]

Nice contemporary folk-style tune.

What, no harmonica?!

 

[folderol]

Nice contemporary folk-style tune.

What, no harmonica?!

 

+1

Has an evening camp-fire feel to it.

[Wyatt]

Nice contemporary folk-style tune.

Yep..Oklahoma is starting to rub off on me a little.

..I'm looking forward to some drums, bass, pedal-steel, and:

What, no harmonica?!

 

Funny you should mention that..I pulled a harp out of the pile yesterday, that slides right into this tune..
..so keep your ears peeled..it's comin'!

Thanks for listening.

Wyatt

@Will:  ..hehe..we were writing at the same time..Yeah, I can hear that..cool. 

[Martin E]

Nice going, Wyatt. You really have a nice voice. Looking out for more like this.

How's the throat by the way 

[Wyatt]

Nice going, Wyatt. You really have a nice voice. Looking out for more like this.

Thank you Martin.

How's the throat by the way 

I am having to nurse it along slowly.

I may still have to wait a little on the harp..
.. but I haven't forgotten. 

Wyatt