Oh I'm gonna do them. Just finishing FAWM first. :) Excellent Anyway, instrumentation is: 5 string bass, mandocello, mandolin, drums. just got the mandocello and it's so awesome! (Googles "What is a mandocello?")... Looks like a cool instrument! It is a nice little quartet you had going t...

Anyone else going to review? Just review your way. Doesn't have to be an super-informed, insightful masterpiece. My reviews certainly aren't. Anyway, thx for these tunes. I’ll be voting for a higher number of them this time cos there was much to like. Add That is some kind of super intro with the bu...

Add I like the vocal on this. There’s a bit of a clip from the heavy bass. I really enjoyed the full, rich sound in the verses. Great acoustic guitar sound in the transition and nice instrumental choices in the break – long break – before the next verse. At 2:15 I wanted a change in the rhythm but y...

In with a tune with a cello solo. That's a first.

Your Undoing Let your eyes scan the waterline This ain’t the same old place that you left behind And I’m sad to say it’s the faces that have changed the most Many friends here you used to have Their sinking homes got bought and they mobilized But you can’t despair, you need to get your story in the ...

Thanks both. If I don’t find a player, I will probably do what you have suggested. The song screams for fiddle - hope it works out! Maybe I’ll have to whistle.

Hi,
For the next Mellfire Trifecta song submission (Your Undoing) we could really use a short fiddle solo and possibly a some long extended notes played during the chorus.
Is anyone able to play this on Monday or Tuesday in a collab?
MellyP

Man versus Beast I’ve been teaching kids my whole career And it’s rewarding, and never boring Still arrive and check my lesson plans Every morning, every morning Union dues and the benefit costs I pay my way just like I should Knock on wood I’ll ever need that stuff But if I do I know I’m good This ...

Mellfire: love the mellotron(?) And these scale-climbing choruses.The beginning verses and jokes sounded slightly too earnest for me to get into it but I was sold later. I love the "peculiar sounds/react" chorus followed by the "hold me your arms" bit. I think words like "k...

the panna cotta army wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:51 am

I don’t see an optional challenge at all.

Sorry, I didn’t either. I should have said “if there was one, and…”

Wake Up Again The Mellfire Trifecta Verse I’m sitting up in bed And you’re laughing playfully I know you’re the girl Who was specially made for me The twinkle of your eyes Makes the morning fade away You’re the one who buys What I’m sure we’ll never use A better way to dice Or to store our apple jui...

Mellfire Trifecta is in. If the optional challenge had been to avoid using guitars it would have been covered.

Agree with you Heine, and also liked the Freezing Hands' entry a lot, among others.

The Craic Pipers I like the slow start with the bells and the build. It’s a compelling intro. The piano chords add a nice full feel. As always with your stuff, it’s strong vocals and good melodies. I kind of wanted to have the first verses finished a bit sooner and on to something else. At about the...

Wheels On Ice The Mellfire Trifecta What’s not to love? The system’s disabled We’ll come to the fight But we need a label You’re red or you’re blue There’s no other colors You’re left or you’re right Or I can’t discover How to proceed As I deconstruct All that you stand for And how much you suck Fre...

One idea is to share links with friends/followers only after the fight is over, as it still gets the word out about Songfight (that's good!) but doesn't result in the friend vote (natural tendency - not so good). Echoing others' somewhat related point that it was a really good song.

Pigfarmer Jr I like the ending of the song as is but when I listen my preference would be to end with something a bit more final, with a drum fill and three hard strums or something. I wanted something more wistful, something that fit the idea of a fading infatuation. But you're point is well taken...

Ken’s Super Duper Band 'n Stuff This is enhanced by lovely finger picking and a nice progression. Shows off a full sound and you got a great matching of mood/music/singing. Yes, to the optional challenge. Not certain what it’s all about but the music gave clues on how to feel. There are times when t...

Summer Into Fall The Mellfire Trifecta Dad does not know where to go Mom turns him round And points him up the stairs They meet again at the closet door The look in his eyes says “I’m helpless” And he just stares Aches and pains at 65 She's ten years removed From keeping pace with this new life Swee...

Courage is for Cowards The Mellfire Trifecta The games start when you’re young When you’re the cowboy with your gun But there’s no land to conquer in the suburbs Your friends aren’t trying to raid your mother’s cupboards They want to blow off steam… like you do Courage is for cowards Underlings and ...

Mellfire - in. Guitars - out.

Power Plants She slithers, she’s as tough as leather Supple, falling like a feather A waffler, she’ll take you or she’ll leave you Forsake you or deceive you Morning, she’ll sleep in any venue Evening naps are on the menu Sometimes, she’s like a silent watcher Pupils like flying saucers Don’t wanna ...