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The Other House
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Wrote this a long time ago but it has been re-recorded many times. This is the most update version. Musically, a big influence on this one was a Marvin Gaye album called "I Want You," which came out in the later days of his career (Any fans of old school R&B who haven't heard that album yet should definitely do so). I was trying to imitate that style somewhat the best I could, and by itself almost it became sort of a Michael McDonald/Ambrosia type thing. Lyrically, to match, I thought of writing about a couple going through hard times, but I couldn't do it about myself as I had just married (still married) and we were quite happy then, so it became about a neighboring couple and their trails.
Released: 14-Jan-2024
Category: R&B
Application: Studio One
File type: mp3
File size: 2.4 Mb
Plays: 15
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 15
Weekly downloads: 0
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Lyrics
Things feel so normal on the outside
But when you go in as a fly to the wall
It feels so strange
Cause you're not used to what's around
You look and you listen anticipating

CHORUS:
They've got to remember
The ways you're supposed to love
The ways to hang on to what you gotta have
They got to remember how to hold on to one another

The tension can startle you hard
If you don't expect it and look for it
And see it around
And their kids they hardly show
Cause they have their own lives to lead

REPEAT CHORUS:

Things seem so normal on the inside
To the two that share a bed here
But are things easy
Doesn't seem that those who live here, talk to each other
Cause they know they don't have to die alone

REPEAT CHORUS:  
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artist
Really like it. Great vocals!!
10 months ago
artist
Great chest voice vocals! Love the production template. Outstanding jazz/rhythm and blues feel on this recording.
 
10 months ago
artist
Thank you both Deezee and Daugrin. Your listening and kind words are highly appreciated.
10 months ago
artist
Sound is great here clear and lovely vocals awesome song
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10 months ago
artist
You do a great job at synthesizing those classic threads and casting it as a personal statement. Making the new out of the old! Absolutely love your guitar work on this.
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10 months ago
artist
This is great, and I love those cords.
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10 months ago
artist
Very nice , like the vocals, a bit of a nostalgic feel
10 months ago
Very good song. Nice lyrics. Cool vocal.
10 months ago
artist
Top notch... "the tension can startle you hard"... Great line this! Yummy classic lead riffing. Just the right tone to fit the mood. Enjoyed! 👍👍👍
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10 months ago
Great stuff. I can definitely hear the influence, and I dig the Steely Dan-esque guitar work after the chorus and instrumental break. Your vocals on this are top notch as well.
10 months ago
artist
This a all Mark, I know you like to point out similar influences but this is your unique style. I am feeling the eras flavor! When you bounce the track to MP3 use a highest bitrate, it's loosing a lot of the high frequencies. Very Cool Song and excellent control in the vocals.
10 months ago
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