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Overall Rating ***
Overall impression
(Not My) Usual You, by Alex David, This 60’s style ballad softly builds a melancholic ambiance. It’s a soft time warp, transporting the listener to an era of simple love and simple loss. You’re appealing to a very specific niche audience and I think they will respond well to your song.
How the song would work for Film & TV
This could be used in a “period piece”, during in-between scenes and scenes of reflection.
Chord choice
Your chord choice supports the melancholy feel of the song
There seems to be a backup voice drifting in and out that was more distracting than contributive. I couldn’t tell if it was a sound effect from the recording process or an additional voice.
Lyrics
The lyrics are simple and direct, telling your story. “Not my usual you” is easily remembered and summons feelings that many people can relate to.
Song Structure
Again, the straight forward structure remains true to the feel and rhythm of the song, effectively creating the mood.
Memorability
This song leaves the listener with a sad nostalgia, which it holds with a simple guitar riff and beautiful vocals.
Recording
The recording quality is good and clear.
Reviewer Name, Title, Date
Jason Levitt, Talent Scout, 09/19/06
- Flightsafe Music
Overall Rating ***
Overall impression
(Not My) Usual You, by Alex David, This 60’s style ballad softly builds a melancholic ambiance. It’s a soft time warp, transporting the listener to an era of simple love and simple loss. You’re appealing to a very specific niche audience and I think they will respond well to your song.
How the song would work for Film & TV
This could be used in a “period piece”, during in-between scenes and scenes of reflection.
Chord choice
Your chord choice supports the melancholy feel of the song
There seems to be a backup voice drifting in and out that was more distracting than contributive. I couldn’t tell if it was a sound effect from the recording process or an additional voice.
Lyrics
The lyrics are simple and direct, telling your story. “Not my usual you” is easily remembered and summons feelings that many people can relate to.
Song Structure
Again, the straight forward structure remains true to the feel and rhythm of the song, effectively creating the mood.
Memorability
This song leaves the listener with a sad nostalgia, which it holds with a simple guitar riff and beautiful vocals.
Recording
The recording quality is good and clear.
Reviewer Name, Title, Date
Jason Levitt, Talent Scout, 09/19/06
- Flightsafe Music
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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After years behind the scenes in the entertainment industry Alex David has stepped from the wings to the footlights. "New Paint On An Old Canvas" moves easily thought moods and styles.Influences ranging from "The Who" to "Jimmy Buffet" to "Pink Floyd" have all left an impression. This multitude of influences has helped him create both earthy ballads and soaring anthems.
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