This Song Should Have Been Massive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode we take a look at another song that I produced that should have been a hit by Owen Beverly called "For Mia"
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Good times working with you, Rick. I had been looking for a new drummer but I think the search might be over after seeing your air drumming skills.
Really enjoy your tunes man!.......great stuff. How this fell under the radar is beyond me. What happened to Mia? Rick, man you produced some awesome sounding tracks, as good as it gets!.....
Great song!
You found the perfect way to marry both your voice with the ethereal chord changes in this song.
I just listened to your EP while walking my dog. Every song is fantastic. I’m going to listen to your album “Amager” next walk. 🙂
Great song.
I remember in your interview with Sting that he said music should "surprise people." There are a lot of things in this song that surprised me, including key and chord changes where I wasn't expecting them. Well done.
Totally agree 💯👌🏽
That's exactly what I was thinking of as well. So many surprises in there!
There were some nice little surprises and then the bridge was like 😳 .
That was one of my favorite quotes from that Sting interview too, and it's true..
Jimmy Webb, in his book on songwriting, has coined the phrase "The Violation of Expectations", a feature which more often than not separates most great songs from the rest. Beatles had this in spades of course. I hear it a lot in Billy Joel's writing where the next chord in a progression is not merely one that the brain doesn't anticipate, but is possibly THE best choice of all valid alternatives. Genius.
In this song, the D flat works wonderfully!
The chord progression is absolutely fresh and amazing, and the bass and drums are really good. I can't help but wonder if people were starting to get tired of this specific guitar sound by 2003. The guitars have very similar tone to the ones in Sheryl Crow's "If It Makes You Happy" and Vertical Horizon's "Everything You Want". It was an interesting sound in mid to late 90's, yet I think people just got a bit tired of it by the time the year 2003 rolled around. I feel like if someone re-recorded this song today with a different arrangement, it could totally be a hit. There's a song where this guitar tone absolutely works like magic, and it's Catherine Wheel's "Broken Nose" (which coincidentally went nowhere commercially, too), and maybe it'd would work here in an arrangement that had just a little bit more drive in it. Since the song is definitely somewhat unusual (in a very good way), It's almost needing a bit eclectic/quirky arrangement such as the Decemberists' "Engine Driver", which came out in 2005.
Absolutely, great song but this is 100 percent true
I love when you do air guitar and keyboards, because you can ACTUALLY do it for real!
That's a great composition. So musical and many surprising lovely chord changes
It's a really cool song and surprising it was totally passed on but I don't think it would have been a massive hit. The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army was a big hit that year. That song still sounds fresh and original to me. There's more to a song than the elements mentioned here: chords, melody, lyrics. The arrangement, timbres, production, overall attitude make a huge difference as well (something that I'd be interested to hear Rick delve into more). I think For Mia may have sounded too close to a lot of other artists back then to break through, even if it was better. Being 20-30% better at the same thing a lot of other people are doing may not be good enough to get picked up. That and there's always a lot of luck involved in a big break I think too.
Rick is the gateway to millions of listeners.
The very best promotion anyone could ever want.
And if he is impressed by these tunes....
I'll bet these record companies go looking for Owen after this .
And somewhere some dude is kicking himself for passing on this gentleman.
And some CEO is none too happy either.
We need a whole video of Rick playing air drums.
How could anyone NOT subscribe to Rick friggin' Beato!
This song is ridiculously good. People comparing it other songs and bands that have "made it" are missing the mark.
Lyrics? 10 out of 10. Clever, phrasing is impeccable and, best of all, they are unique. AKA beautiful and uncopyable
Chords? 10 out of 10. As Rick mentioned, just move your fingers around a little bit, LoL. Again, unique. Kevin Gilbert meets Chris Cornell. It's called music.
The singing. Most of it is doubled, really, really well doubled. It's not even remotely easy.
The production. What can we say. It sounds as fresh as the day it was recoded. Timeless. I bet the labels couldn't wait to dumb it down and make it sound like something else, LoL.
Lastly, a 19 year old did all of this? I mean, come on!
I just want to thank Owen for making beautiful music. Thank you. It makes the world a better place. Truly.
Love it - "just put your finger in a different spot" - this is why Rick is so great
Rick. amazing songs, both "For Mia" and "Down by the riverside". Please make this a regular feature where we get to discover some lesser known gems.
The melody line and chords in the chorus kind of sound like the chorus of Frankie Valli's Can't Take My Eyes Off You. Brilliant song.
I agree with you here. This track was unique n cool. Its not the firstime a talented singer songwriter missed the chance for whatever reason.
Super eclectic taste Rick. I would add the Inception soundtrack, especially Dream Collapsing. Tough list to put together. I really like the Glasvegas self titled record for the wall of sound.
HOLY GUACAFREAKIN’MOLY RICK! That’s beautiful. Not predictable, intensely stimulating on all levels: composition, lyricist, performance, arrangement, production, sound recording, mix, etc!!! There’s nothing better for my soul than a unique music listening experience such as this. Most grateful to/for you, the artist, musicians & all involved in the mission that is this particular work!
Wow this EP is amazing
If only this song was more generic, less rock and roll, and not called "for mia", it would have been a hit.
Exactly with less jangly noisy guitar, and more cleaner guitar sound..the chord changes would be easier for normal listener to digest.
except that in 2003 this kind of stuff regularly got huge so you're way off base here, it's not a 2022 release
dislike the name Mia other than that, it would be okay. I don't instantly love it.
If you listen again there's no space or pauses in the song...no release and tension. Normal listeners need that for thr brain 🧠 to digest and remember. Yes that jangly guitar could be cleaner ala The edge... and U2 has a lot of spaces in between jangly guitars.
Just an update: since this video has been released less than two weeks ago, Owen Beverly’s Spotify listeners have lept from 536 to 14,114-a stunning 2633% increase. Way to go, Rick! I wish he’d continue this and shine a light on other overlooked artists. I’d start with Paul Sinwill and David Hale for two. Both are brilliant but overlooked.
He deserves every one of them!
Hi Paul! ;)
As per today (May 28, 2022), Spotify shows 114,206 "For Mia". I'm not a big user of Spotify, but I believe Rick Beato has something to do with the increased popularity of this great song. Last time I checked, it was around 17,000
@@Lifeson21 undoubtedly. Rick has influence now. Not quite a kingmaker, but his heart always seems in the right place (Owen's Spotify listeners are over 20k now, by the way).
I followed him ASAP! This is great to hear -- he deserves it.
Rick, you need to create a NEW record label - Digital Dust!! Awesome song! PLEASE find more like this!
I second that idea. Great name for the label!
Agreed!
YES!!!!!
super rad title for a label. and the idea of Rick publishing artists is inspiring, knowing how tasteful is his ear to original musical language. sadly, i don’t think we’ll see it coming to reality - ‘cause of his schedule around the educational content and interviewing people as well as judging from what he has mentioned during Justin Hawkins’ interview with him - that he was exhausted from recording sessions with vocalists. makes me a bit depressed each time i realize this. the world would probably have noticeably more high quality music out there if the circumstances played out for him to continue producing and releasing stuff
This is an amazing idea & name!
Rick: you should create a label for lost gems. Get the artists to contribute, only the highest standard like this one and your other one. It should take off!
Excellent idea, good for all involved 👍
PLEASE RICK! Listen to this person!!
“Digital Dust Records”
'Lost Gems Found: Record Company'
@@38Hz Could we get a vinyl division, "Analog Dust Records", for those of us who have turntables? I'd seriously be like, "take my money, dammit!".
Wouldn’t it be amazing if Rick Beato single-handedly brought back the sounds of the late 90s/early 2000’s with his channel?
I´m 100% on it!
here for it!
Wait. What? What happened to the 90s?
no por favor no
Fingers crossed! :)
Please continue with this series. There are so many artists out there that just couldn't get their music in front of someone who knew gold when they heard it. Machines can't write real music. Only a living breathing artist.
Me too :)
Sondre Lerche feels a good fit for this too
I agree.
Paul Sinwill seems like a good candidate for such treatment.
@@PeterCooperUK that is EXACTLY who this song reminded me of, wow! Can't believe you commented that. But obviously you must hear it too
Has a wallflowers, Tom petty, meets foo fighters feel to it. If it dropped in 1999 it would’ve been a smash.
Pete Yorn and Band of Horses for me
And a bit of early Coldplay too
And a hint of Lou Reed here and there.
I heard the Jakob Dylan & Tom Petty, too...especially in the verses
I can 100% hear this being played in a show like One Tree Hill. It sounds like pure 2000's
Absolutely. That show had a phenomenal soundtrack too.
There were bands and singers that got their songs on Grey's Anatomy or OTH or even the OC, and they blew up for a while. This guy would have definitely blew up if he got that chance.
You took the thought I had in my head. It sounds like, if Ryan Adams' younger brother made a record...kinda.
Wow, forgot about that show. Throw that in with Smallville, Gilmore Girls, and The OC. Maybe some Firefly for a bit of sci fi.
You mention One Tree Hill and I thought, Bono could knock this one out of the park.
This would be a really cool series to continue
If only "Radio" would wake up. Rick can't help but teach Music. Another edition 4 "The Best Of..." Go Rick Go. I'm always learning!
Agreed. I love these.
Agree!
Would be fun. I love this idea!
Awesome segment please keep doing it!
Spoiler Alert: This song will appear on Rick's next "Top 5 on Spotify" video in 2 weeks.
If everybody who watches this video would play the song 5 times on spotify, it would happen :)
Owen totally missed his John Mayer window. Good stuff.
Maybe put out a record called Second Chance Hits, cuz this is phenomenal.
This is a fantastic idea!
I was thinking the same thing
A variation of Lost Classics
That's a great idea!
Yep! What they said!
Rick has created a mini-series with songs and artists like this. well done!
Maybe call the series “Hard drive dust” 😀
I know! It’s amazing that someone would take the time to dig and find this kind of quality music that no one has ever heard. Love it!!
This is such a cool premise!
This idea is 👍. Please, Rick make it happen!
I keep hearing Rufus Wainwright's vocals and XTC's melodies.
I can hear 90's era Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Elliot Smith, and Jellyfish. Definitely a cool song. Radio ready.
The EP is essentially named after Jeff buckley's second album, so I knew exactly how it was gonna sound before I even heard it lol
I get a Replacements vibe too.
The Radiohead vibes definitely leapt out at me in the bridge.
the chords from the bridge sound like the music Jason Falkner (a former Jellyfish member) was doing around that same time.
Quality songwriting and production
Owen Beverly was a staple in Charleston, SC. He was in a band called Tent Revival that was great as well.
Do you mean Holy Ghost Tent Revival?
"Big Tent Revival"?
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!
@@tabathastaples7884 But Can he write and sing his own original material ??.
Or is he another that just reads from a book ?.
I’m ashamed that I live in Charleston and haven’t heard this guy
Another piece of the puzzle. Can't wait till "Rick Beato's Dust Tapes volume I" is finally complete. Hopefully my summer 2023 soundtrack.
I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
If someone had some foresight, they could start putting together compilations of lost gems like this under Rick's banner. Rick could curate the thing, someone else can produce and market it. With Rick's subscriptions in the 3m bracket, that's a lot of potential streams even before it reaches a wider audience.
Digital dust sessions
Rick is a musician’s hero. He looks for what everyone else is missing. When he finds “it” he makes even the dullest song shine. Not that this was a dull song.
"I'm aiming at your heart with a shot in the dark holding back 'I love you.'" What a lyric! What desperate lover can't relate to that line?
That entire chorus is ridiculously good (lyrics + melody + chords + performance + everything)
Low bar
This would easily have fit as a featured song at the end of a Scrubs episode, where a patient outcome juxtaposed with a significant development in at least one of the character’s personal relationships, and Zach Braff is voicing over with his summary of the moral of the story.
Good call, Someguy. I could totally see that, too. 😎
Yep
This is exactly what I was thinking too.
you are not wrong sir ☺️
It’s clearly a song that fits a TV show. Very familiar in that regard.
Am I the only one listening to Rufus Wainwright, especially during the chorus? Such a great song!
Also some Bends Radiohead and Chirs Cornell
@@mrbungle3310 I'm also hearing a bit of Jakob Dylan too...
A clear and prime example of how The Beatles lives on in modern music.
Explain. Honestly. Give me some Beatles songs that you are thinking of. I just recently am starting to get the Beatles! But, i can't get them from then to this song! Help me! Seriously.
@@tristeele9457 It's in the chord choices. He's using a lot of interesting chord voicings that are very similar to what The Beatles would have used, especially on earlier tracks like "Help!" and into Rubber Soul and Revolver.
Personally, I'm hearing more Steely Dan or Peter Gabriel-era Genesis, but the Beatles influence here is undeniable.
I heard the Beatles influence as well. The ‘Lennon-esque’ vocal
Also early John Mayer, although Mayer might have been influenced by this track. And many other influences whether conscious or not. Clearly Owen with Rick producing ‘absorbed’ influences from everywhere
The vocal harmonies especially, ending phrases on falsetto / diminished chords resolving back to major chords. Heavy Beatles influence with Soundgarden base lines
@@tristeele9457 Listen to more Beatles songs and you will hear it.
Holy crap. The EP is insane. Could you make this type of stuff a regular segment?
was gonna say, Drunk Lover is a bomb ass riff. would love to see more of these videos
This sounds like something that should have been huge in 2003, it would have fit on the radio comfortably.
Feels more mid to late 90's for me. Kinda Tal Bachman-ish.
Right? Sounded like a 2003-2008 radio song to me. Woulda fit comfortably in with things like Artic Monkey's, Ok Go, Fountains of Wayne (Stayce's Mom song), etc.
To me, it sounds very similar to nada surf, so I'd also go for early 00's. Great tune anyway.
@@karoI508 Nailed it. I know only one or two Nada Surf songs and yes very similar.
I was unaware of most music between 1998 and 2005. Fore me there is a little XTC and Jellyfish in there. Great song. Should have been a successful!
Rick, this needs to become another one of your series... "Digital Dust - Second Chances". These works-of-art deserve to be heard! "For Mia" is a FANTASTIC song! I hear elements of Shawn Mullins and Tal Bachman, two other artists from around that time. And Owen is correct - you "slay" on air drums 🥁 !
Sounds like a Wallflowers song to me
@@CorbCorbin I could hear The Wallflowers doing it, yeah.
Completely agree!
I was thinking more like Switchfoot. He sounds just like Jon Foreman in this song.
Actually, it doesn't sound like any of those to me. Which is great cuz that means he has his own sound.
I don't think it's that good of a song. It's ok.
I found the EP, started listening to the song "Drunk Lover", and I'm hooked. It reminds me of when I first heard Jeff Buckley, just a couple years ago. Fresh and bold songwriting!
So, here's the thing. The artist tries to be and say too much in most of these songs. "Drunk Lover" starts off as a Led Zeppelin blues tune, then moves to an AIC grunge riff, then to a more pop-oriented chorus. It reminds me of The Toadies' "Possum Kingdom", but much less dark. Target market: super rich teen boys vacationing on Martha's Vineyard, chasing super rich teen girls, while listening to rock with just enough of an edge to make them feel like rebels before it's off to Harvard and a career in commodity futures. But, yet, it's really well done music. Maybe just too well done, like the novelist who can't finish writing the book. And, I feel like a jerk writing this critique, since it's not like I've recorded and put my stuff out there. If I ever do, I'll give Owen the first shots at it.
Hj
The only song I wrote, played, edited, mixed and recorded had two people who heard it. My and my mom. I burned it on a CD and played it while taking her to a doctor appointment in the car but didn't tell her it was me. I said "...check this out, I just found this on Spotify. See what you think..." and played it. At the end she kind of wrinkled her nose, shook her head and said 'no, not for me'..." and it's never been played again. Because if I told her it was mine, she would have gushed over it and said it was the best thing she ever heard and she's so proud of me...just like a mom should! lol
You should have kept going. Music and songwriting are like most endeavors: the more you work at it, the better you get.
😂
Why didn’t you continue? I bet it was really good.!!!! Not everyone likes the same things. Just have to find your audience.
Everything I ever recorded. Hours, different bands. Maybe saved from success.
"My mom hated this" used to be a sure sign you're onto something. I encourage you to see what your friends think.
I was riding in my mothers car, i went to use the visor, and in the visor was a copy of Seven Circle Sunrise's Beauty in Being Alone, and I saw that it was mixed and produced by you! It was such a random find
Wow... ,:-0
Rick, if you can combine these lost treasures into a compilation album you might be in serious contention for a legit Grammy. Compilations made of forgotten or nearly lost tracks have won the award before.
@ghost mall Oh hell yeah
You can hear the early 2000's indie pop sound on this song. It’s actually refreshing to hear this sound in 2022!
Exactly my thought. There was a British band name Boy Kill Boy back then who had one hit album The seconf flopped. Game over. This somehow reminded me of them musically.
Yep - reminds me of Remy Zero.
@@backdownthehill yeah they were great, I went to see them live on an NME tour and that Civilian album was catchy as hell! Lots of great music memories from those days.
Yes sounded like Travis to me.
If this song hit any traction back then, it definitely would’ve been on Smallville or The OC
More like "Digital GOLD dust" That's sweet. Got a XTC vibe too. love it.
I was going to say it sounded like XTC as well
Yep, some definite XTC chord changes in there - great song!
Yes, definitely XTC.
I hear XTc-ish chords progressions and melody. Check it out at 2:52 in the video- what do you think?
At times the voices, chord progression and arrangements remind me of Rufus Wainwright earlier stuff.
Yes. And thats a good thing! And there is for me hint of Jonathan Larsen Rent and Duncan Sheik Spring Awakening Broadway of the more original contemporary music driven ilk. I hope he is doing well and still making music!
I always walk into these videos going “Bullshit Rick! This title is total clickbait, it’s totally going to suck.” Then when it’s over “Damn it! Rick was right again.”
Ur giving a new light to these so called “forgotten tunes” Rick. plz do more of these!
Anyone else hear Jeff Buckley in this? And For Mia is sending shivers up my spine, OMG. I just bought three of his songs, everyone here do the same, the guy deserves it
Jeff Buckley ❤️ the best of the best .....he inspired Matt B from muse ....just awesomeness
I love Buckley and this guy's songs seem great on first listen as well but tbh I don't think they're very similar. Everyone hears/picks up different things, though!
Shivers is an understatement! I just listened to this Rick show again and that song is still as relevant now as it was a year or 20 ago.
Ah, Rick, you’ve done it again. Made my heart break for every artist who had talent and vision but no luck.
I hear that, really a crap shoot out there......
That's an awesome song. Love it.
Sune!! Funny seeing you here. Is it experiment time soon?
@@ndpitch Yes, in 30 minutes :D
"Just put your finger in a different spot!" Probably one of the most important things you've ever said, Rick. 👍🏻
Or a children's book, "Fingers, and the Places They Go."
I was thinking the same!😂 One of my new favorite Rick Beato's words of musical wisdom. "Just put your finger in a different spot and come up with something unique!" 😂🤣 The absolute best!🤩
That's what she said
@@AnomieTrain that’s the reply I was looking for. 🤣
Two words why this wasn't a hit - Tom Petty
Jeff Lynne: I don't hear a single mate. You want to try to rework the chorus and try to polish it up?
Tom: Naw, not worth the two days and 50 grand, shelf it and lets get to the point and roll another joint.
Jeff: There you go! Now I think we're onto an idea!
Sorry but the song is what it is. A song that sounds like a forced mishmash of other people that you're
tired of hearing halfway through. I hope Mia liked it.
Should've done about 4 or 5 mixes from acoustic on up with some tempo changes and even some vocal
style changes. I know how it is when you start adding, adding, adding and then you've got this monster thing
that it didn't need to be. Yes I can hear the soul of a good more honest song in there. But not this version of it.
Don't try to ride the wave. BE the wave. Otherwise you'll get washed out with the tide.
Love those Andy Partridge chord choices & lyric style layers on the "Fastball" production stylings. This is a great song.
Yep, I’m hearing an XTC influence with the chord progressions. Probably a little too challenging for the average schmuck’s ears, unfortunately.
Xtc fans
Can't understand why they weren't huge either
They were our secret that we would tell anyone who would listen.
Amazing song, so quirky! Has lots of Jeff Buckley influences.
There’s some Matthew Sweet in there. This is a really good song.
Definitely heard Matthew Sweet, Jon Brion and Marjorie Fair as influences
Clicked on this thinking , “yeah well, I’ll be the judge of THAT.” And damn if that isn’t a great song: beautifully sung, played, arranged, produced and, of course, written. Art will break your heart, baby.
Great comment man, it can fill it too......it's in the cosmos somewhere.....
Heart broken on this song, just Kickin! too Good!
I would absolutely buy the t-shirt with Ricks quote: “Just put your finger in a different place…”
😁
Out of context that may be up to eh...interesting interpretations. 🙃
I can just hear Michael Scott saying, “that’s what she said!!”.
@ Jim Stuard "Digital Dust" would be a strong tee shirt candidate!
Ouf what a song. A weird mix between Muse / The Killers / The Beatles / The Strokes / RadioHead. Love it!!!!
great track - I heard XTC as well
So glad I am reading this comment because I definitely thought of the Beatles at several times listening to the track.
It's a fantastic song....l heard Stone temple pilots
Keane?😮😊
Reminds me of Turin Brakes. Could easily have been on the O.C. soundtrack
This series honestly makes me sad for all the great music we've missed out on because record executives were clueless. This song could have been top 40 any year in the past 20 years.
Another perfect example of that is an album called $1.99 Romances, by God Street Wine. Should have been a mega hit in its day, but just wasn’t marketed well. If you like hidden gems, you should give it a listen. It’s incredible, I’m my opinion.
My dad passed away three years ago and I found myself thinking about all the songs he wrote that no one will ever know now - all lost to time. It’s pretty sad how great some songs were that never made it and now no one will ever heard them again!
This kinda reminds me of the band Travis . TBH a lot of band sounded like this in the late 90's and early 2000's
That was my immediate thought too! It's been quite a while, I think I'll have to give them a listen again
That's why I'm surprised Rick is so amazed by this song. I think it would have been a rather generic song during the era.
This is a great favor to music and talented artists! Rick, maybe you should create a Spotify playlist with those hidden/lost pearls you're aware! :)
Wow this song is beautiful. The chord progressions are fantastic.
Hey Rick: Just imagine how much music recorded to tape is now gone, never to be heard again! Oh freaking dear! Sure there's a lot artists that didn't release one thing or another for good reasons, but also a lot that just fell victim to life or industry related circumstances, possibly rare one of a kind jams...
It's a fine song, but I definitely don't hear "should have been massive" in it. It sounds like something that would play over the credits of a late 90s teen comedy. And that's far better than I could ever do, so I'm not hating. I just don't hear a hit at all.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and belief in your artists. That's more than most of us ever get from our producers.
Cheers Rick!
I agree with everything you posted
I'm glad you said it. I was scanning the comments to see if I was the only one that felt this way.
I love just about everything Rick does, have watched his Channel for years, am a Subscriber, have his Beato Book, but this song doesn't grab me. 🤷
Everything is recorded beautifully, but it sounds like the entire song is a "Chorus," and I find that tiring. Almost everything is too thick/dense, and the constantly harmonized or multi-tracked vocal doesn't leave any room for the song to build to a climax.
For my taste, a sparser production in various parts of the song would have let it breathe more, and been more effective. I'm not a Producer, and these are just my personal views. It pains me to say anything negative about what Rick does, as he is one of my favorite people on TH-cam, is an absolutely fantastic and creative guitarist, has excellent taste in music, is personable, funny, smart, etc. I loved the previous video of "The Greatest Song Ever Went Nowhere."
Fair critique, but it shows how different tastes are. Actually, what I like about the song is that it never hits the brakes :D
A major label producer might very well have added some of the dynamics you find missing.
@@Noinalle Yes, and it's a good thing we have different tastes, as it would be boring place if we didn't, and we'd never get a chance to expand our horizons. 👍😎
Sounds REALLY good. Need more music like this today.
For sure! Need more great music!
@@aaronjacinto9053 🤫
We need more awareness of the great music that's already out there.
There's a lot more I guarantee you just aren't aware of.
I love his voice. His writing is so beyond his 19yrs. What a shame that voice was basically silenced by the ignorance of the recording industry.
It's a tale that has been repeated so many times.
@@Rhett-Christopher I was going to address that very point but didn't have time. So many bands & singer/songwriters whose voices were never heard probably outnumber the ones we have.
Locally we had a band called "The Reducers" who had label intrest in the 80s' but were never signed. They soldiered on, recording & producing their own stuff. Toured Japan & Europe during the 90s' & 00s'. There's a documentary that was produced I think in 2008 called "The Greatest Unsigned Band" it's tremendous.
It's great that the song has cool chord changes and stuff, but it's ultimately very forgettable for me. I would struggle to sing this back to you right now and I just finished watching this video 10mins ago.
Agree. It's nice, but the melodies aren't very strong or unique. Someone says it sounds like The Bends, but Radiohead has a knack for great sound design and Thom Yorke has a unique voice.
Than can be the mark of a good composition. If I remember most of a song after one hearing, it's usually because it's overly simple with hooks that become annoying after two listens.
it is generic background music
just different enough from other stuff to not be noticed as basically the same, but not different enough to be noticed as different
almost as if it were design by committee
It just doesn't stand out. I want to like it. But, don't
Made me think of how Pete Townshend could write such epic songs with simple power chords.
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You are right Rick, this should have been massive. Great chords, progressions and production.
Brilliant song. Shades of XTC at the interesting dissonant moments. Hard to believe he was so young with that level of sophistication and mastery. It's nice of you to give him some air.
"Shades of" is something of an understatement. I can practically hear Andy Partridge singing it.
@@adrianogden951 I kind of felt The Church or maybe even a little House of Love.
I thought that too!
Yes a bit of Andy Partridge but totally original
I had to play it 5 times I'm a row
Intoxicating.
Yes, nailed it. I did not realize it until you mentioned it but I definitely heard XTC in it. Oranges and Lemons was one of my all-time favorites.
Man that diminished d chord in the chorus is brilliant. The dflat too…a perfect prechorus in one chord. Damn. Stoked to hear the rest of the ep (only 19 years late!!)
Has a Beatles like chord progression. Makes me think of the Beatles mixed with the cure and echo and the bunny men with a dose the psychedelic Furs
what Beatles song? I don't hear it
Definitely, i thought that too when i heard the chord progression too. Especially the vocals
I can hear a backsbeat of Echo and the Bunnymen
@@nicholasmapes exactly
And I love her, the long and winding road and several others it’s not so much about actual song as much as chord progressions
I love how, 17 years on, Rick is still excited that he got those cymbal crashes to project through the mix for as long as they do :)
it's called narcissism
Thank you for all you share... and it is exciting to be introduced to stuff that has breathed a life outside the calcified machine... thank you, again.
@@nicokarsen6131 he's an entertainer. This is how he feeds his family. He's also passionate about it. I wish I could be half as passionate about what I do as Rick is...
@@nicokarsen6131 It's not narcissism when it's harmless, but actually all performers need an element of this. If you didn't think your stuff was good, how could you ever get on a stage and play it?
@@nicokarsen6131 Someone I know very well spent way too many years allowing bitterness and jealousy to modulate pretty much everything he thought about. He still struggles with this sometimes, but deciding he wasn't going to live like that anymore was one of the best choices he ever made. :) Take care.
These videos make me realise that I probably haven't even heard my favourite song and never will.
This is a great statement. Its so true.
OMG I can’t believe you actually got that Eazyquest to mount. What’s your trick, lol? I’ve got a number of songs trapped on those drives.
BLOWN AWAY!! Great and unique guitar chords and progressions, cool groove and vocals!! What's the excuse not to re-release??
Great arrangements, cool chord changes, and amazing production values can't always be conflated to be the sole mitigating requirements of a great song. I've often wondered why some songs have had huge mass appeal while others (which resonated with me) seemed to wallow in obscurity. Music is a highly nuanced art form and the key take away is what resonates with one, may not resonate with another. And as much as we creative types tend to look at simple, boring songs with eyes glazing over, they tend to appeal to a greater number of ordinary people for a multitude of reasons.
Well said. It's the mass appeal that gets the pass. That's what makes the most money. Lest we forget, we live in a profit based society, so that is what takes precedence. Always.
A very small number of rich people decide what's going to get the spotlight for pure marketing reasons - and these are the only songs that even get a chance... (with a few exceptions that confirm the rule). It was like that in the past, but in late-capitalism, it's even more pronounced.
@@nihil1 Indeed. I wonder how many people remember the Payola scandal back in 1980 which got exposed largely in part due to the blackout of Pink Floyd's The Wall. The revolt of the radio plugger's organization aptly titled The Network exposed that payola scam. What began in 1960 (remember Allan Freed?) still carries on through modern times.
@@jeanpaulmichell7243
Every society is profit based.
Even the squirrel societies who bury acorns for the winter.
Profit is a good thing, the alternative is poverty.
I agree to a point…yet I would add that I’ve spoken with a pretty good number of “ordinary people” who love to listen to Rick’s presentations and are inspired by him to listen to music more closely.
Tasty song, for sure. I've worked in radio for 40 years... I can spend a whole day playing you tunes like this that didn't make it. What makes a hit is a mix of so many factors but ,mostly it's timing. :)
He has a great voice, kind of a rocking version of Rufus Wainwright... sung with the same loose jaw!
Wow! Nailed it.
THIS IS GENUINELY BEAUTIFUL, I didn’t think i was gonna be astounded by this song.
Same here!!!
Yeah it's always a stretch to say "this song is one of the best never heard", then it actually is! Brilliant!
Me too. The beginning sounds like thousands of other songs. And then comes the surprise.
So many tasty chords in this song! It's definitely got some Radiohead "The Bends" Influence in the choices
Had the same thought.
@@markmarotta3577 now I can't unhear
Me too . A bit of rufus wainwright as well . Especially around the diminished D chord bit ! Fab song , Owen deserved the break totally :(
Weezer, the Strokes, Radiohead, Oasis, Our Lady Peace… definitely fits with what people were enjoying through the 90’s.
Some Ed Harcourt vibes here also
Wallflowers
Glad you mentioned our lady peace
@@mistermister2085 But the song doesn't sound anything like The Strokes, or Julian's solo stuff for that matter?
Even some hints of Smashing Pumpkins in there.
I hear these modern songs and the issue I have is they never let silence in to let them breathe and build the power of the lyrics up.
A very good technique to push the song along so the listener doesn't lose interest
And where does the silence happen in this song? I found it relentless
I'm pretty sure hes saying this song is relentless. It's not modern though, its 19 years old haha
@@connorhalliday7304 ohhhh, ya that wasn't clear
That's a good point, though I wasn't thinking it about this one. It might have been the only way to improve on it though.
This is an amazing song!! So sad that record companies are not interested in originality any more.
Agreed. Just good quality originality seems to fly past them. Peace
Reminds me of Duncan Sheik, Dashboard Confessional, Lifehouse... early 2000s amazing music. This song should be HUGE
I can see this song playing as a soundtrack in a late teens movie from 00's while "one of the couple" is going through their memories.. gives me a "nostalgia" energy but in a bittersweet way.
Dude, you nailed it! Your inner Music Director is showing. Cheers
The vocal harmonies sound like something Beatles would have written
You produced this perfectly. Reminds me of Pete Yorns record from 2001.
Literally thought the exact same thing
That was my first thought.
Love the song and production. The Strokes meets Radiohead meets Rick Beato.
This clip made me nostalgic because I'm Owens age and, just like life, the music business is insane. A lot of times, things make no sense. Bands, songs, artists (just like people) come and go and you miss out on something you shouldve caught at first. This sounds like the stuff i was listening to back then: Pete Yorn and Paloalto. Great track, great sound. Why this didn't get more exposure I'll never understand.
Dude, when it comes to that fine 90s sound that ebbs on the heart of youthful despair that Nirvana, Radiohead and many unknown encompassed for a brief time...you got it and I absolutely love it. You should release a compilation, man! Please!!! Your tunes - the world needs it. Yeah, the acoustic guitar has it. I transform into my pubescent self with those tunes, man. Seriously. You put me on the brink of tears.
While I have never been much of a fan of the morality of a lot of songs (in several genres, including and especially opera), I LOVED the return of the "guitar attitude" of the 1990s, after listening to all of that darn synthesizer stuff of the 80s! Then in the early 2000s, country (Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich, et al.) also joined in the guitar attitude. I really respected the Nirvanas and others for helping the world to rock once again! And this song that Rick brought out is WONDERFUL in its production and delivery. I am a child of the1960s and 1970s, but I can appreciate good music from any era.
gaaaay
Damn this just needed to be on a 2000's romcom to get better exposure and it would've been huge.
That Gmaj7 to D/F# sounds very j-pop-esque to me, I love it. But really, the D07 is what stands out, it caught me by surprise. This is a really special song, and I hope this video gets it much more plays!
OMG!! Rick - you are a master educator on theory, history and missed magic. Never heard, heard it, added it to my library, BOUGHT IT. Thank you