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Post by queenofthehours on Dec 2, 2015 16:49:38 GMT
Square lines? You'll have to explain that to me! But it's one of my favourite descriptions. Well, don't think that's a technical definition, it's more a colloquial way I found of expressing it. I meant lines of verses which: 1) come in sets of four; 2) are approximately the same measure in syllables; 3) are sung each after a regular period of time -it takes the same amount of time for the singer to start singing each line- and 4) are sung with a similar or a counterpoint melody. I left you on the debris At the Sunday morning market You were sorting through the odds and ends You was looking for a bargainWell, if you are minucious these verses aren't 100% square because the 3rd line has a couple more syllables that the rest added at the end, but except for that small detail the point is still there. I hope I have explained my idea correctly, I'm sure there's a more technical way of saying it in both poetry and songwriting but I ignore it. This is fantastic, I've learnt something new. Thank you.
I admit I haven't known the song long but I've heard it many times and never noticed all this! Usually with tracks I love I eventually notice patterns or syllables or verses etc but I'm still learning here.
I'm very impressed you've noticed so much so quickly. I'm going to use the "square lines" to describe others songs I know now .
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Post by jrmugz on Dec 2, 2015 19:17:14 GMT
Bottom Line: Dated soudning rock and roll, that stands the test of time just fine! (If that makes any sense.) Yes it makes perfect sense. I love that description! That's exactly how I hear the album - and I think it's the magic ingredient in the record. Did you hear any Sam Cooke influence in Rod as you mentioned?
Thanks for all the reviews this week, I really enjoyed reading them and I'm glad you enjoyed listening to the album .
I can really hear Rod Stewart's tone and inflections on a song like this. I can see where Sam had a big influence on his style and tone. Jim
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Post by queenofthehours on Dec 3, 2015 14:49:44 GMT
It's true. I can hear some of the influence of Sam on Rod here. The tone is uncanny even with Rod's raspy-ness.
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