Shoulda Known

Gar Mac Leman

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Nice tune!

Such a nice hoppy tune. Makes me wanna get up and have a little boogie. It’s so cute! A little advice though, take the effects off the vocals and record it as a dry mix instead. I have the same problem with hating my voice and slapping on effects but just embrace it. It’s quite difficult to hear the lyrics with the effects in place. But overall love the song, love the tune and I do love them guitar solos! Show it off baby! Keep on rocking!

United Kingdom, London

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nice little tune driving rhythem and bass, with drums blening in nicely , vocals were good to. Timing of ll instruments were in sink and the overall sound was good to the ears. I ill recommend to all to take listen at this tune and hard driving band . Guitar was nice and bass never missed a beat a tune to ttake a liking to so set back and enjoy. It is made for the party goers. ehjoy my friend nice job.

United States, Texas, Cushing

Some things to improve

I like the opening lines of the song "I'm so close to the edge, I wonder which way I will fall" - that's a cool idea. But you certainly could make more out of it. The song is missing dynamic, there is no chorus, no bridge, no climax. I didn't recognize a real structure, except that you are repeating the same chord progression over and over again - what is not the problem (a lot of hits are made this way) but then you need some more structure and variation in the melody. I don't expect a perfect production from a home studio recording, but some things needle me and you can avoid them easily: The drums are not straight - way too much fills. Same with the guitar, it's not straight. A solo part has only an effect if it is short and to the point, it doesn't have to be virtuous, but if it's too long and not virtuous it's in best case boring. I'm also not sure if the song is in the right key for the singer, sometimes the voice of the singer get's a bit lost.

American Samoa, Fghjkk

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Hi Gar. I like the mix of instruments in the song, but the intro with the electric guitar does not seem to flow easy, and does not follow the notes of the scale in the key of your song; too much of an independent player to suit the song well. Your voice sounds great, and I like the slightly detectable hint of reverb or delay, but it was mixed a bit too low. I couldn't hear all the words clearly. All through the song, the electric guitar seems to be lost, and interferes with you when you are on the verses; as does the organ at times. You might want to consider a different chord progression in the later half of each verse. The sound of the song is too monotone. The chord progression through each verse does not seem to be consistent with one another, so it leaves the listener a bit confused as to where you are going next. Hope my descriptions were adequate, and that this helps. Blessings, Trev :)

Canada, Alberta, Edmonton

Nice Flow

The song has a nice flow and the guitar solo is pleasing on the ears. I like the line, "Fire that's in your eyes". The songwriting is decent. My favorite part of the song is the guitar solo at the end. Nice job.

United States, Texas, Boerne

Love the Tone of your voice

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You have a great raspy Country rock sound. Guitar is a little heavy at the beginning but love the song and the lyrics. Is the drum a track on the keyboard? Would love to hear actually drums if so, that would add so much to it.

United States, Indiana, Indianapolis

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Hi there, I just wanted to tell you that I really like the melodic flow of your song. My only recommendation would be to bring the vocal up in your mix, as it is difficult to understand the words. Truthfully, if I weren’t listening while I write the review, I would’ve passed along to the next song. Interesting, story telling Lyrics are what songwriting is all about. When vocals are buried in the music, most people won’t hang out to try & make out the words. Best of success to you!

United States, Tennessee, Gainesboro

Review by Mike

Wasn't able to get into this song as it seem to be missing certain elements. It seem to be missing a bridge that separated the beginning of the song and the end of the song. Also, I hear any hook in this song that would catch your attention. I'm a singer so I hope I don't offend the singer of this song, but I didn't his voice at all.

United States, South Carolina, Fort Mill

Hello from Jerzy...

I listen Your song 2 x...something is not right... I do not like a drum machine.. is same bit .. any haw... If You will rerecord that song and use a better Vocal..well if I be You... I will RE- DO from the beginning... I do not like to be harsh... but after all You ask me about My opinion...

United States, California, Los Angeles

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Sounds like a garageband demo, the instruments are all digital. The lyric is first person, you did this, I did that, etc. A better way to write lyrics is to show not tell. Instead of you left me, etc. say, her boots used to sit by the door, something with imagery that lets us know she's gone with out telling us. Also, cut it down to three minutes or less. No one is into long solo's anymore. Concise and precise, imagery, show don't tell. Those are good places to start and good luck to you! :)

United States, Maine, Portland

Gar Mac Leman My Review

Hi here is my review you have a very nice voice and I your song it easy on the ears the music is well done and the production is nice not bad just a really nice song to listen to keep up the god work I look forward to hearing more songs from you and you have my vote I hope what I have said will be of some help from James Milligan President/CEO,New Experience Records Rick Ross Music Group/UMG.

United States, Mississippi, Marks

plain and simple

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nice guitar lick in the intro good drum track a song about honesty and love could use more of a bass line though. The bridge is nice I think a guitar lick there though instead of the keys but very nice.

United States, California, Arroyyo Grande

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It is a treat to hear a new sound in Country. Not a hard luck song, but an accolade to faithful love. I found it refreshing to hear a new instrumental style with alternative instruments in this composition. Usually it is all fiddle and bluegrass. Must be the Down Under Aussie Style of Country Music. The vocalist has an easy listening tone to his voice.

United Kingdom

Rock

I really like the song very creative song well composed and well written great message I love all types of music like this song and thank you for sharing your gift with the world and at anytime I would love to hear more of your music keep on making great music and never stop sharing have a blessed day and may God continue to bless you

United States, California, Every Where

Very cool

I love to hear new takes on making music and different instruments being used in unique ways and you have done that very well. I will be looking at your other music with great anticipation. Keep on writing!!

Canada, Ontario, london

Gar Mac Leman

Nice Song, but needs some changes to be Country Rock! I would Replace the "Fuzz Lead Guitar" with a Telecaster "Finger Picking Lead" to Accompany the Vocals, to which I would "Double Up". I would also Add some "Electric Fiddle" to enhance the Vocals & Guitar Picking. I would Remove the existing Keyboard, which sounds very "Thin" and does nothing to add to the structure or quality of the song. Maybe replace with a "Hammond B Organ" sound to give it a little more "Bluesy Upbeat Sound" Johnny "O"

United States, California, Lancaster

Guitar synth?

Im not too sure about this track. It was hard to make out some of the lyrics, also i didn't like the guitar/guitar synth. I have to say that i wish you all the best with the song, its just not for me.

United Kingdom, Grimsby

SHOULDA KNOWN

Hey Gar, nice song. Drummer is really good. OK, now let me get to the nitty gritty here. Obviously this is just my opinion. Like I said the drummer is tight with the bass player,. What ever kind of mix is on the guitar in my opinion does not work, it actually sounds like the keys in some spots. Really need some help in the mix. Also some bad notes in there as well. Your vocal is lost in the mix. Maybe kick the song up a key. Your lows are lost in mix. Or maybe its just the mix. Not sure. Its a good song from what I could hear of your vocal, but the mix did not help you at all. NEVER QUIT and keep on kepin on.

United States, Texas, Ft Worth

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