2/18/2010 1:56:47 PM
A friend from another site mastered this song for me. How does it sound?

2/4/2010 1:57:11 AM
Anyone want to try to master one of my songs?

12/21/2009 2:04:07 PM
New song uploaded (finally). Your thoughts most welcome

12/10/2009 11:35:04 AM
So where'd my topic go?

12/6/2009 1:45:55 AM
So has the purge been done?

3/11/2009 8:18:23 PM
What is a respectable number of song plays for a month?

3/5/2009 12:10:11 PM
New song "(I Won't) Run Away" - your thoughts are most welcome

2/19/2009 7:34:24 PM
Where can I find historical statistics on my song plays?

2/13/2009 1:54:32 AM
Is there no place to find detailed historical stats for our songs?

2/11/2009 1:07:14 PM
Exploring limitations... What holds you back the most??

2/6/2009 8:11:06 AM
What is the best song you've ever written, and why?

2/4/2009 3:51:11 AM
Tips for making more connections on IAC?

1/15/2009 12:13:09 AM
I've been away, but I'm back. So hello!

9/5/2007 11:01:08 AM
So how exactly do the monthly plays work?

2/6/2009 8:11:06 AM ---- Updated 2/6/2009 5:22:33 PM

What is the best song you've ever written, and why?
OK folks, let me have 'em! Point in the direction of your best song, and I'll listen to it and comment on it. You have to tell me why it's your best song first though! I'm not sure if these blogs support links, but if not just copy the url here and I'll check it out.

Mine is my most recent, and it's called Love You More. url is below. Let me know what you think!

Love You More

Looking forward to adding a TON of great songs to my station!!

Chris

2/6/2009 8:32:14 AM

I actually think that my best-ever is going to be on the album that I'm in the middle of recording right now. But, as far as stuff that you can actually hear NOW?

It's probably
"Ashes On the Water"

Why?
It just all kinda seemed to come together for me on that one. It's an odd composition, musically, and yet it still has a hook. I like the lyrics pretty well. And, it just... feels right, you know?

Although, like I said, something on the new record'll probably take it's place.
I hope.

2/6/2009 8:44:51 AM

So why do you think that songs the best song of yours Chris?

2/6/2009 8:51:11 AM ---- Updated 2/6/2009 8:51:11 AM

Pretty Nose cos it's true.

2/6/2009 8:54:53 AM

That song of yours is a good one, Chris.
Here's what I wrote about it at my Good Stuff 4U station:

I love the vocal mix on this one. It's a very cool song, in general, that reminds me a little of a more-pop Alice In Chains/Meat Puppets hybrid. And a Meat Puppets feel will pretty much always hook me!

2/6/2009 10:58:42 AM

I honestly can't answer the question. However, As Artists and writers, I do think we tend to like our latest creations. I am more attached to the slew of songs I have in the pipeline then those already in the can :)

2/6/2009 12:26:56 PM

My BEST song, so far was in a collaboration with members of the more METAL side of Conversation Suicide.

It's called IN HIS HEAD

-and I'll be checkin' your tunes out this weekend, Chris my man.

-pHLeGm

2/6/2009 12:38:22 PM

I agree with Jeff, I always seem to think that our best song is the one we are working on, and on that note I am very excited to finish this latest one and post it here on IAC. But as far as the songs we have here, I think our "best" in terms of all the different aspects of music (minus production quality) is our song Forty NineHundred.

It isn't as popular as some of our others, but I have been told it takes a few listens to really get into it, so maybe that is why, because there is really a lot going on with it (a lot of instruments, mutlilayered lyrics, etc) but the whole song needs to be rerecorded.

2/6/2009 1:06:10 PM

Wow, great response folks! OK, here goes!

Hop on Pop, I really like Ashes on the Water. Great pop vibe, nifty song crafting, and tight playing all around. Love the crisp break at 1:04. Really nicely done bro. Into the station it goes!

And thank you for your kind words!

Chris

2/6/2009 1:08:21 PM

My favorite is always the one I'm working on. Then I hate it for a while, then I start thinking of it like an old friend, who I love flaws and all.

2/6/2009 1:10:45 PM ---- Updated 2/6/2009 1:11:21 PM

Hi Steve Ison, I see now that I broke my own rule!! Oops!

Anyway, I like my latest best because it represents a shift in my focus, to some degree, and it shows that I'm learning. I used to be all about the rock guitar (check out my profile image for proof of that), but I think I'm discovering slowly but surely that vocals and melodies carry songs. And I'm also learning how to sing. Better late than never, eh?

Thanks mate.

Chris

2/6/2009 1:16:33 PM ---- Updated 2/6/2009 1:19:59 PM

Hey Andy Broad!

Pretty Nose is very good alright. I love the extended intro, leading nicely into those soulful vocals. And so much honesty in the lyrics. Easy to see why you picked this one. Thanks for sharing it! Station bound!

Chris

2/6/2009 1:18:40 PM

Hi Jeff Allen Myers,

I agree with you, and I think I might have fallen prey to this tendency. My problem is that I can't get past the flaws in a given song I've recorded, and they end up spoiling the track for me in the end. Sad huh!?

Thanks for the post.

Chris

2/6/2009 1:24:27 PM

Hey pHLeGm, thanks for posting! In His Head sounds GREAT bro! Super tight playing, a great hard vibe, and some killer vocal effects make for a REALLY nice listen. And wailing guitar to top it off. Man, this is right up my street. I would love to make music like this again. If only I was still young! Thanks for sharing this. Into the station it goes!

Chris

2/6/2009 1:32:33 PM

Hi Otis and the Professors,

I am listening to Forty NineHundred now. Very intense track bro. So much passion, and so dark to start. But somehow the change at 3:20 resolves all that. A touch of hope, I reckon. Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing it!

Chris

2/6/2009 1:35:45 PM

Hells YEAH! You rock.

And thanks for the REVIEW too!

Congrats on building a VERY cool station....

2/6/2009 1:35:47 PM

Oooh, Larree, Your Love is Like a Pizza is a CLASSIC!! Why have I not heard this one yet! The lyrics alone are worth the price of admission, but the music puts it over the top. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I needed it for my station!

Chris

2/6/2009 1:38:01 PM

Hi slywitt, I wish I could be so forgiving of my little bastard children songs!! hehe

Thanks for posting.

Chris

2/6/2009 1:39:36 PM

Wow, such GREAT stuff already! Are there no bad songs here at IAC??

C'mon folks. Give me your best tracks!

2/6/2009 3:50:07 PM

I can't listen to your tune from where I am at present.

I may not have great perspective on what I'm thinking is my best written song to date because I just wrote it a couple weeks ago. "When Loius Armstrong Speaks" is on my page at the top. I like it because the lyrics seem to encompass more than I know and continue to say different things to me. I also like the melody, fits the voice very well, and I could imagine others doing it.

But then "First Contact" might be the one, and for the same reasons.

But my nephew swears "Bonafide Candy Store" is my best. It is not my favorite, but he and his friends swear by it.

2/6/2009 4:03:01 PM

Hey Chris, thanks a lot for listening, we really appreciate it. Definitely check out those Bob Elliot tunes, and yes my personal favorite is "When Louis Armstrong Speaks"

Oh and I kinda lied before and that wasn't cool, because "Turtle Song" is our best song, I just get kinda defensive of that other one. You guys have songs of yours that you love that just never seem to jive as much with others?

2/6/2009 4:18:03 PM

Hi Bob, thanks for stopping by! I checked out both "When Louis Armstrong Speaks" and "First Contact", and I loved them both. Very soulful music bro, with great vocals. Both tunes added to my station. Many thanks! Chris

2/6/2009 7:38:10 PM

Hey Chris,

Please check out "The Wonderer" when you've a moment, or "Hope" or "One Fine Day," i dunno, "the wonderer" on over 30 iac stations...

2/6/2009 8:50:05 PM

I just added one that's always been a fave of mine. Great thread with some terrific music! It's Jean. http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=71682&ArtistID=127046

I'm kind of new around here, so I hope I'm not responding too much.

2/6/2009 9:33:43 PM

Nah man. Your song was a hit thread a couple days ago. You're very creative.


Hey, Chris, thanks for shining a light on our work, and thanks for the support of those couple songs of mine.

2/6/2009 9:37:48 PM

Dig your guitar work, Chris. Checking out your tune. Melodious psycha fireworkadelic guitar bit. You know that guitar that keeps coming in for the lead melody things is far out.

2/7/2009 12:11:35 AM ---- Updated 2/7/2009 12:18:09 AM

Chris,
I don't think I've written my best tune yet. I'll give you my latest tune though called:
Money Just Don't Care

It kinda fits our times lately......

Listened to your song too,............ pretty good dude.

Duane

2/7/2009 1:32:12 AM

Love You MOre's an excellent track Chris-Very atmospheric and really good melody..
I never know what the 'best' songs i've written are-tho some are definitely more popular than others,but Heart On Ice is my favourite at the moment(lyrics by Steve April)..
I just love the strange atmosphere and vibe of it and how it shifts focus so many times..I love the utterly bizarre lyrics,that somehow tell a story with the music..Its got a real sense of magic and freedom in it for me-and i've grown to love it more wheras some of my tracks i've grown to love less..

2/7/2009 2:01:31 AM

Hi Chris, our best song is definitely still to be written, because every day we learn a little more, which helps our musical work to grow.... but of the songs on our page here at iac right now, Hello is our current fave, mainly because of the lyrical content!

2/7/2009 2:06:02 AM

Hi Steve April,

Just added The Wonderer to my station. Really excellent track bro, with GREAT production. No surprise that it is such a popular number here at IAC! Thanks for sharing it. I'll check out the others later on.

Chris

2/7/2009 2:08:37 AM

Hi again slywitt!

Interesting that you posted about Jean. I snagged that GREAT track off the main IAC page not long after your first post on this thread. REALLY glad I did, as it is a very cool song. Defininitely on my station!

Chris

2/7/2009 2:09:59 AM

Hi again Bob Elliott,

No problem, and THANKS!!

Chris

2/7/2009 2:14:29 AM

Hey Duane,

Money Just Don't Care is really cool bro! I love your singing most of all. Very soulful indeed. Grabbed it for the station. Thanks!

Chris

2/7/2009 2:18:38 AM

Hey again Steve Ison,

I knew I recognized your name. I know your music from SongPlanet bro. How are you?

Heart on Ice is VERY cool bro. Great lyrics, tight arrangement and killer production. A winning combination indeed. Definitely one for the station.

Thanks very much for posting this one. See you around.

Chris

2/7/2009 2:22:03 AM

Hi Susan Raven!

Wow! Hello is such a gorgeous track! Beautifully sung and produced. And the lyrics are very strong. Thanks for sharing this one! Another for the station!

Chris

2/7/2009 2:06:50 PM

Hey Chris

Boy, it's pretty hard for me to pick which song of mine I think is the best... but I'll say Home because it's got the perfect blend of atmosphere, textures and music! Well, I think anyways... I feel it's well rounded and strong on all points, though if I recorded it these days it'd be better IMO.

Hope you like it!

2/7/2009 2:13:01 PM

Alright I couldn't do it... I couldn't post JUST one, sorry dude. Perhaps my original post was a bit of a False Start

hahaaa! Word play!

Myes.

2/8/2009 12:33:42 AM

Bob, I think the best songs I've heard of yours are Blue Water and How Lonely. I listened to your latest Louie Armstrong song and while I liked the mood of it and the performance a lot, it was sort of just one verse repeating, I was wanting it to have a bridge or something to change it up a bit.

2/8/2009 2:36:55 AM

What are you lot like?

I just wonder if you feel the same way about the best 'lover' in your life. Tell me would you say that it could have been one of several or would you say it's always the 'latest one you're working on' :)

Come on, commit yourself! Chris wants to know the best song you've written so you have to be able to say what qualities make that one song outstanding - I think it's impossible to have songs of equal greatness. You can use the argument that 'sometimes' one appeals more than another but the BEST one has to be the one with the most appeal most of the time.

So get the pro/con sheet out and mark your song out of 10 for every element. If you can honestly score full marks on more than one song then send them to me and I'll give you a reality check. Fickle lovers.....ask yourself which one you would take to a desert island for the rest of your life!

2/8/2009 2:46:15 AM

Definitely the latest one. I'd take her to a desert island and send the lifeboat to sea.

2/8/2009 10:09:10 AM

My songs aren't my lovers. They're my children. It's hard to pick a favorite child.

2/8/2009 2:28:14 PM

The best song I've ever written is THE DEEP.

THE DEEP

Most people found it to be sort of Obtuse, which I never intended, I had hoped the imagery and the mood would get the point across even if the references were too obscure or personal.

It was intended as a piece of a lager themed CD on a single mans search for meaning. The references are largely bits and pieces of my own sort of journey along those lines...

2/8/2009 7:04:56 PM

our best song hasn't been posted yeT

It's called "the Great Divide" and is a movie score!!

still giving it a cut and polish

i like "The Deep" by never never ---just added it!!

2/8/2009 11:11:00 PM

hey!

thanks..

2/9/2009 4:08:55 AM

I understand Slywit, of course YOU can't chose a favourite child just as YOU can't choose a a fave song but the question said 'best' and undoubtedly someone else may be able to judge which kid is the best and which song without the emotional implications

2/9/2009 5:29:03 PM

"Bob, I think the best songs I've heard of yours are Blue Water and How Lonely. I listened to your latest Louie Armstrong song and while I liked the mood of it and the performance a lot, it was sort of just one verse repeating, I was wanting it to have a bridge or something to change it up a bit."

I looked, and that's all there was...

Pretty sure that's the song. Thanks...

2/10/2009 1:36:05 PM

Hey Jesse Adams!

I gave Home a spin, and I really dug it. It's really interesting to my ear, with great changes and some not selections that challenge me. Nice playing too. I love a good instrumental, and this definitely qualifies. I added it to my station. Thanks!!

Chris

2/10/2009 1:39:19 PM

Hey Jilly!

Didn't you used to have all those great stations and song competitions? Or am I just old and confused?

Anyway, thanks for the interesting post. I do think that most people really do have a favourite, but have a hard time admitting it. Still fun to engage in this conversation.

Catch you soon,

Chris

2/10/2009 1:43:43 PM

Hi never never band,

THE DEEP is a VERY interesting track. Fairly involved and engaging, which is good. It's the type of song that you listen to multiple times and get something different from each time. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing it!

Chris

2/10/2009 1:45:37 PM

"I looked, and that's all there was...

Pretty sure that's the song. Thanks..."

wow...

2/10/2009 8:19:06 PM ---- Updated 2/10/2009 8:31:04 PM

hey thanks Chris,

thats the nicest tying anyone's said about that track.
:-)

you know it's funny, some of the selections on here surprise me .....
I dig your tune Chris, as someone mentioned it has a very cool neo-psychedelic sound, and the guitars kill!!!!

2/10/2009 8:38:21 PM

"heart on ice" is amazing....

if had read that lyric cold I would have had no idea what to do with it, what an amazing thing...

It's groovy lyric, but I'm stunned at what the song is....

2/14/2009 1:01:56 AM

Hey, never never band, where can I find "Heart on Ice" ??

2/14/2009 8:22:30 AM

Heart On Ice

2/14/2009 9:53:14 AM

Man I know I already posted here but "Home" is about to be smashed to pieces by the song I'm about to have done within the week....

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