How Long Has It Been?

Tref · 07-23-2010, 12:55 AM

My dad has always recorded little songs in his office as hobby, and to this day he still sends me a new song from time to time. I usually keep them
to myself, but to-days entry really struck me as extra special.

The song is very typical of my father's work but at a little past the half way mark when you think you sort of know the song -- he adds another element to the mix, and, it sort of took my breath away for a moment. Of course, it's my dad, so I am going to feel that way, but I hope you will enjoy the song as much as I do.

I posted it on his Myspace site last night. The song is called, How Long Has It Been.

(Pic Related -- It's my parents circa 1956)

wendybeth · 07-23-2010, 01:02 AM

Cool song- for some weird reason, it evokes the Beatles in my mind.....Your dad sounds like a great guy. And wow! Your parents were beautiful in their youth.

flippyshark · 07-23-2010, 09:18 AM

Sweet! I really enjoyed that! As wb picked up on, it does have that Paul McCartney does tin-pan-alley feel, (or rather looks back to the same sources that Paul was fond of referencing) - the tinny retro audio really clinched it.

(Also, I suspect the element you refer to is the cool shift into minor key for a couple of bars in the last third of the song - which was indeed a fine touch. Also, the sax solo in the middle was fun.)

I need to start getting my catalog of half-finished and almost finished songs going again. I really have no excuse apart from a punishingly busy schedule and a tendency these days to fill my leisure hours with nerdy solitaire board games.

CoasterMatt · 07-23-2010, 09:42 AM

Very nice

Cynthia · 07-23-2010, 09:57 AM

Great song, started my morning right!

Moonliner · 07-23-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

(Also, I suspect the element you refer to is the cool shift into minor key for a couple of bars in the last third of the song - which was indeed a fine touch. Also, the sax solo in the middle was fun.)

I'd guess the element mentioned was in the lyrics.

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Originally Posted by Tref's pop

No reason or rhyme to your leaving this time, I did everything that you told me to.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-23-2010, 10:20 AM

I love when you post these songs by your dad.

MouseWife · 07-23-2010, 11:54 AM

Love their pic!!! AWESOME!!

Kevy Baby · 07-23-2010, 02:47 PM

I will check the song out when I get home - the reviews have enticed me.

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

And wow! Your parents were beautiful in their youth.

Agreed. Which makes me wonder: were you adopted?

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-23-2010, 04:21 PM

I love the (angry?) seagull.

07-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#1
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	How Long Has It Been? My dad has always recorded little songs in his office as hobby, and to this day he still sends me a new song from time to time. I usually keep them to myself, but to-days entry really struck me as extra special. The song is very typical of my father's work but at a little past the half way mark when you think you sort of know the song -- he adds another element to the mix, and, it sort of took my breath away for a moment. Of course, it's my dad, so I am going to feel that way, but I hope you will enjoy the song as much as I do. I posted it on his Myspace site last night. The song is called, How Long Has It Been. (Pic Related -- It's my parents circa 1956) __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?!
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Sweet! I really enjoyed that! As wb picked up on, it does have that Paul McCartney does tin-pan-alley feel, (or rather looks back to the same sources that Paul was fond of referencing) - the tinny retro audio really clinched it. (Also, I suspect the element you refer to is the cool shift into minor key for a couple of bars in the last third of the song - which was indeed a fine touch. Also, the sax solo in the middle was fun.) I need to start getting my catalog of half-finished and almost finished songs going again. I really have no excuse apart from a punishingly busy schedule and a tendency these days to fill my leisure hours with nerdy solitaire board games.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Very nice __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Cynthia Thank you, that is all Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: just north of the magic Posts: 187	Great song, started my morning right!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I love the (angry?) seagull. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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