Lifeline

[Martin E]

I've always been a fan of Joe Walsh's early soloalbums like "Barnstorm" and "The smoker you drink, the player you get" before he decided to join The Eagles.

This song was inspired by his work from that period. I've used certain elements that are characteristic for a number of songs on those albums. It's not an attempt at a full emulation. I just used it as a starting point.

http://www.martin-e-music.nl/mp3/lifeline.mp3

[blipp]

Excellent as always Martin. This has to be one of your best so far imo. I love the subleties going on in the background with the lead guitar and bubbly synth. The acoustic guitar sounds wonderful too. You're a good composer as well. Top track. 

i keep meaning to do a guitar track, but i hav'nt felt confident enough to go for it. I'll try soon i think though. 

[Martin E]

Thanks, Blipp.

The acoustic guitar sounds wonderful too.

i keep meaning to do a guitar track, but i hav'nt felt confident enough to go for it. I'll try soon i think though. 

The Hagstrom twelve string has a wonderful sound and is very easy to record. Hardly any hassle to get a decent sound.
Looking forward to your guitar track 

[blipp]

I notice that Hagstrom are coming back into vogue. They have just released a new range of electric guitars and they look great. 

[kara]

I'm getting tired of saying 'Perfect' 
But that is what it is, top song

ok, i have to keep my reputation of honnest critics here.
I could use a good moody bassline

[Martin E]

I notice that Hagstrom are coming back into vogue. They have just released a new range of electric guitars and they look great. 

Yeah, I know I happen to have one of those too.    The Super Swede.

I'm getting tired of saying 'Perfect' 
But that is what it is, top song

ok, i have to keep my reputation of honnest critics here.
I could use a good moody bassline

Thanks, Kara. I never get tired of hearing it 

Do you want me to post a song that really sucks?  I have some, somewhere.

No bassline in the making I'm afraid.

[birdbrain]

smooth.  I love the harmony in vocals near 3:20.  I dont know that I ever heard joe walsh so I cant comment on the influence, but I have played little guitar, your style influences me but I will never get there.  super smooth.

[Laguna Rising]

I've always been a fan of Joe Walsh's early soloalbums like "Barnstorm" and "The smoker you drink, the player you get" before he decided to join The Eagles.

I like those albums ! 
This is a great tribute to his music, and although your voice has a different timbre it is in a similar style (you lack the southerner accent  ).
Great guitar playing, nice touch and tone.
I love this track, congratulations. A keeper indeed.

Cheers

[Martin E]

Thanks, BB

I dont know that I ever heard joe walsh so I cant comment on the influence

Well you must have heard "Rocky mountain way" at some time which is of course more of a rocksong and the song that's sort of well-known from that period.

[Martin E]

  I like those albums ! 
This is a great tribute to his music, and although your voice has a different timbre it is in a similar style (you lack the southerner accent  ).
Great guitar playing, nice touch and tone.
I love this track, congratulations. A keeper indeed.

Cheers

Thanks a lot Laguna. I'm glad you think it's a fitting tribute, coming from a connoisseur.

Joe's voice is more nosy and high pitched indeed. But it would have been ridiculous if I had tried to sound the same 

[magmavander]

Hi M,

I dont know Joe Walsh but I dont care.
I know Martin E. 
It's horrible, what can I say ? After 3 seconds I knew I will liked it.
Like usualy... 

I liked a lot the overdubbed vocals. Superb!
A bassline could be cool, I agree.
Very soulful song. Again I'm amazed 
Dont you want to do something like this but using David Crosby as starting point 

Thanks to share!

bye

mag

[kara]

Martin, you've been hacked, I know people shouldn't do that but sometimes the flesh is stronger then the will 

Even the kara girls had to participate 

[Martin E]

Martin, you've been hacked, I know people shouldn't do that but sometimes the flesh is stronger then the will 

Even the kara girls had to participate 

  Hijacked indeed. Stop the thief someone ran off with my song!!!

Must admit the bass sounds alright in the second part. In the verse I feel it's less appropiate. Also maybe because the bass doesn't follow the bassline of the acoustic guitar (e d c#)there.  Where the chords are Em Em7/d A9/c# and the fourth time round a Cmaj7 is added. Nice touch on the kara girls. Now I want a whole girl choir. 

[Martin E]

Hi M,

I dont know Joe Walsh but I dont care.
I know Martin E. 
It's horrible, what can I say ? After 3 seconds I knew I will liked it.
Like usualy... 

Thanks, Mag. After 3 seconds.......that's pretty fast 

Dont you want to do something like this but using David Crosby as starting point 

David Crosby is much harder to do I think. He's very subtle with his harmonies
Stephen Stills would be closer to my abilities  But who knows when the right song pops up out of the blue.

[kara]

Must admit the bass sounds alright in the second part. In the verse I feel it's less appropiate. Also maybe because the bass doesn't follow the bassline of the acoustic guitar (e d c#)there.  Where the chords are Em Em7/d A9/c# and the fourth time round a Cmaj7 is added. Nice touch on the kara girls. Now I want a whole girl choir. 

I knew there was a C# there, I just couldn't place it without a chord chart 
I've done this just for fun. I'm concentrating more and more on bass since I'm a bit tired of keyboard.

If you need femal choir on your songs don't hesitate to ask, she (the mis kara) had a lot of to do this