...not sure this belongs on the album. Thoughts?
@owen
I just wrote my response and then accidentally erased it. Meanwhile Grampy came in and we discovered we had two different interpretations of the words. Interesting. My thought was I felt the new song was slightly more upbeat than the others, in message I mean, but that maybe it was good to have a slight variation in mood. I think Grampy had other thoughts about the music itself, something that I wouldn't have picked up on. What's your idea for the whole album?
@Baba I meant both musically and lyrically in terms of tone. It feels less advanced in its use of harmony and the lyrics are more optimistic.
Whole album I want something sad and happy. Wistful and optimistic.
I think part of what I was unhappy with was the production felt less polished then the other songs on the album. I cut out the solo and added some vibraphone and cleaned up the processing a bit; it feels more at home to me now.
I'm leaning towards keeping it on as an opener. Maybe start and end with happier songs and be more sad in the middle.
@owen
I'd love to hear the new version. I have no idea what else is coming on the album but my first thought about this song is it seems more a closer than an opener. The first couple are quiet and sad. The new one is more a"buck up, you're ok" song, you're having troubles but you're ok so give yourself a break.
@owen @Baba I think this would make a good opener. Nice to start with an upbeat tune with ambiguous intent. I think "nobody cares about you" is simultaneously one of the best and one of the worst sentiments. While it points out your insignificance in the greater scheme, it is also enormously freeing. I think that balance seems to be a lot of the theme of the album so far and it's a good way in.