I've Got To Say

Vic Holman

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Well, this song definitely goes through some changes throughout the song. Even the verses are different. The first one was built around some interesting chords, the second is built around a guitar riff & the third is a combination of the two. I kept the "I am fine" chords the same to keep some kind of continuity to them.

I originally was thinking of posting this as a prog rock. But, the lyrics are light and not deep. After a record long winter and rainy cold spring, summer has finally hit in my area. Last weekend I was laying in the sun, reading a book and thought it doesn't get better then this.

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Lyrics

I've Got To Say

I'm so happy the sun on my face
I'm so happy the bills are paid
I am fine I am fine today
the radios on I'll sing along
every damn song that comes on
I am fine I am fine today

ch:
I've got to say I'm still sane after all these years
I've got to say I've got no complaints (I am fine)
I've got to say I'm fine today (I am fine)

self induced coma with a smile on my face
throw away the memories of pesky little days
I am fine I am fine today
I doubt I will listen to what anyone says
sometimes I do think that it's better that way
I am fine I am fine today

ch:
I've got to say I'm still sane after all these years
I've got to say I've got no complaints (I am fine)
I've got to say I'm fine today (I am fine)

I live the summer a breeze thru my hair
I could forget about everything here
I am fine I am fine today
I'm so happy the time is my own
I'm so happy the clocks have slowed down
I am fine I am fine today

ch:
I've got to say I'm still sane after all these years
I've got to say I've got no complaints (I am fine)
I've got to say I'm fine today (I am fine)

Song Stats

Hits: 1302
Comments: 55
Fans: 24
Plays: 87
Downloads: 65
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Uploaded: Jun 22, 2008 - 11:56:49 AM
Last Updated: Jun 22, 2008 - 11:56:49 AM Last Played: Nov 20, 2009 - 04:10:15 AM

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Hardware:

iMac, Gibson SG & Ibanez SA electric guitars, Schector Stilleto bass, Ibanez EW acoustic, m-audio oxygen 49 keyboard, Digitech GNX Multi effect pedal board, BBE Sonic Stomp. a russian made condenser mike.

Software:

Logic Pro 8

Comments

	said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	Alright Vic! Dem creative juices be flowin still I see... Very nice. Lovely lyrics. Fine vocal delivery. You held my interest throughout all the changes. The "I've Got to Say" hook really grabbed me! It will surely be played over and over again by all who fave this puppy! Love it bro! Be well!

	said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	Firsties! HAW! btw Vic, nice---if somewhat faded---pic of you looking VERY Tom Petty-ish...

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	hey Mike I've been working on this in bits and pieces over the past month when I could find the time. a couple times i would totally redo whole sections, so thi evolved somewhat. re: the picture, nah, I'm always blurry :) Check out my latest song called November

	said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	Sometimes... ...the ol' "bits and pieces" approach works best. Often we're in too big a hurry (I think) to crank out something new, and the tune suffers as a result. Forgot to mention that I really enjoyed your use of background vocals on this one. I can never seem to pull them off like you can!

lavalamp	lavalamp said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	Summer's here Excellent musicianship on this one. There's always something new around every corner on this. You've wowed me once again, my friend. Will DL and listen more. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Hey Dave I may be a bit self indulgent here. I wanted to give it some variety. I stopped myself before I added a choir and orchestra tracks to some of the instrumental parts. but I was tempted Check out my latest song called November

lavalamp	lavalamp said 509 days ago (July 5th, 2008)
	Listened again Still cool! Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

peacepiano	peacepiano said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	Cool Love the song. "Fine" vocals. "No complaints" about the guitars. Great stuff!! Thanks. Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Thanks Bill a lot of guitars for sure. something like 16 tracks of them. couple places only two. during the instrumental parts they added up pretty quick. i guess i just liked playing on this one. Check out my latest song called November

Feter	Feter said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	I've Got To Say Ye ..another great track of Vic that definetly hold the significant signature ..the guitars the singing the sound bed ..definetly enjoyed this great great mood for this my friend ..thnx alot for sharin it !!!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Thanks Feter I was in the mind set of creating something big sounding and with quite a few variations. I was thinking of putting a orchestra behind some of the parts but, for me, doing it by guitar is faster. Check out my latest song called November

rsorensen	rsorensen said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	your sound another great one. you have such a unique & original sound i find so cool. it's great to have your own 'sound' and you should be proud of it. great song! Love the variations in it. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	it sticks like glue or a 300Lb. gorilla. :) somehow the sound snuck up on me when i wasn't looking. But, i've always been interested in counter parts, i think that's what makes it what it is. Check out my latest song called November

Skean	Skean said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)
	Yes cool Here I come home from the pub what do I found in my mail box YES a new Vic tune.... Hey you Rock better and ever very cool summer song LOVE it.... Thanks for a great song after a nice beer and footballs evening. D-loaded. Take care -- Kenta Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Thanks Kenta yeah, I don't think this is a early morning song. Unless some one likes a blast to shake them out of bed! thanks, bro! Check out my latest song called November

mikkinylund

mikkinylund said 522 days ago (June 22nd, 2008)

Alternative to me
But then again, I am also one that never has cared about labels much.
This is very colorful. I love the vocals and the lyrics on this song very, very much. It's catchy, especially with the chorus, and the instruments are performed well. It has some distinctive Chinese over it!? :) It grows upon a few rounds of listen to it. Great work!

Check out my latest song called Fairyland (Satumaa)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Thanks Mikki Yeah I was thinking that part of the verse had a bit of a chinese melody to it..... so it wasn't just me. wasn't intentional, just turned out that way. I appreciate the listen Check out my latest song called November

Leon

Leon said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)

I've got to say, this is so fine!
I love your creativeness in melding rock with a hint of alternative and retro-rock. I commend your vocal performance. Very interesting and entertaining!

You've got some of the cleanest sounding instruments in all of Macjams. Very crisp recording from the very first note to the very end. Mixing is impeccable. You gotta teach some tricks to the rest of us "amateurs."

Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)

Leon	Leon said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	OK... I get it... Logic Pro... Sounds pro indeed. ;-) Check out my latest song called The Nightingale (music and lyrics by Oceans)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Hey Leon, thanks! I get the sound I want from each instrument going in from my digitech pedal board. that way I can hear immediately if its right in a live situation kinda way. It's really been a lot of trail and error along the way. I've found Logic 8 is pretty easy to use and has a lot of options that I have yet to explore. Check out my latest song called November

	said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Great! What I love about your songs mostly is your signature with the guitar work and vocal delivery. It's always special, just like any other songs from you so it looks like an endless suite of Gems... Great work here sir! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Thanks Yeman signature sound. i think that's one of those things that sneaks up on you after some years of playing.... And a melding pot of favorite artists. Thanks for the support Yeman! Check out my latest song called November

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 522 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Once again fabulous from the Fab Holman band!!! As usual Vic this is amazing! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Thanks Mark ....and the best thing is no in this vic clone band disagrees or gets moody. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called November

thoddi	thoddi said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	no doubt The first note out of that solo geetar exposed the signature sound from the great Vic Holman! Great line here: "the radios on I'll sing along every damn song that comes on". LOL:) Cool tune! Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Thanks Thor the funny thing is I can play any guitar even with different amp settings and yet it will always sound the same, must be in the hands I'm guessing. yeah I thought that line was a little funny, I'm going to have a good day no matter if the song that comes on stinks. But usually I don't play the radio these days Check out my latest song called November

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	Well maybe I biased but I just love the Vic Holman sound - from the first few notes it coudn't be anyone else - the drums, the guitars, the vocals. But always original too... Love this tune! Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Hi Peter several years back when I first started recording. I set out to create music that I enjoyed because it was hard to find much of anything new worth listening to. At times I'm still amazed that anyone would listen, considering most of my friends don't really care. Check out my latest song called November

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 521 days ago (June 23rd, 2008)
	-!- :-) ya know Check out my latest song called November

lengold	lengold said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Lovely song Vic and performed as only you can - great stuff. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Thanks Len I appreciate it and am looking forward to what cool tune you come up with next Check out my latest song called November

davisamerica	davisamerica said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	right then vic i am happy ... you posted this ... a fun tune and it soars! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 520 days ago (June 24th, 2008)
	Thanks Jack it's important to have a happy tune for summer. Now if I could only get time off from work. I appreciate the listen! Check out my latest song called November

egobandit	egobandit said 519 days ago (June 25th, 2008)
	very cool Im glad everything is fine.. Its always today that its fine bec I dare not think about tommorrow. I really like the break where it gets distorted and surreal. cool pickin on the end there. Enjoyed it alot! Check out my latest song called when its love

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	hey Tim live for today. I can't makes plans for "the tomorrows"... they always go 180. so I don't anticipate anything. Check out my latest song called November

buckhorn	buckhorn said 519 days ago (June 26th, 2008)
	Let's see Your bills are paid,you're sane,and you have hair for the wind to blow through. Things I can only dream about....another fine VH production. Check out my latest song called salience #2

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	well.. the hair is thinning a bit on top. that's one for the minus column. But, there is no gray. So, that's one for the plus column Check out my latest song called November

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 518 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	Great intro and I love the sound of your guitars on this...all sixteen of them lol! Great vocals and lyrics and a superb production! I love all the changes...this is really great! Loved it Vic! Check out my latest song called In My Mind

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	Thanks Bob 16 guitars and not to mention some of the regions that I ended up cutting out. Great track of yours that Davisamerica got ahold of. that was great Check out my latest song called November

guitapick

guitapick said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)

Seems like...
...we're always thinking of something that could make a tune better or worrying about something that might detract...a good thing, in my mind, in that it makes us strive for a better song...

This is one of those "better songs", Vic. I read your description and it all made sense...but the bottom line is that the tune's really fine and I'm glad for summer, too....

Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	Thanks Bob for me it was a few variations on a theme, once the ball gets rolling it's pretty easy to build once you get in the trance like state. Check out my latest song called November

	said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	Thick as a Vic.... and I am not talking about Tull... this song is just so thick with rich guitar... rich vocals, and just thick as a brick music. What a treat, Vic. If you were only 30 years younger and this was 1970... nah... now is a great time for guys like you showing the way! Kudos galore. Jack

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008)
	sometimes I am thick in the head if I knew then what I know now, i would know something. Funny little thing last weekend i was going through old photo albums and there is a photo of me playing at a world expo in '74. I've realized it is the only photo that I know of where I'm playing a guitar. kind of odd. Check out my latest song called November

dolby	dolby said 514 days ago (July 1st, 2008)
	Glad to see you're... ...still knocking 'em out Vic. Was there a bit of Thin Lizzzy at the start of this? Sounded good, anyway. What gets me everytime is the volume you master your stuff at. Just the best. Another enjoyable tune, and mammoth arrangement! Cheers, Phil Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 512 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Phil good to see and hear you back on the scene. Thanks I wanted to create a big sound here, just some good old orchestration Check out my latest song called November

jiguma

jiguma said 514 days ago (July 1st, 2008)

Sorry I'm late Vic
Some great sounds (as usual). I've just started playing with LP8 and am really excited about the new possibilities - you seem to have added significantly to your arsenal in LP8. I'm finding the options to Ozone seem to work fine. You certainly don't sound like you're missing Ozone - great sound. Just love your guitar sounds and sense of melody/soloing.
Cheers,
Neil

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 512 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Neil Finally! you got Logic8, that's great. I'm sure you are finding a lot of options to play with. I like goofing around with mainstage as well. There are a lot of things I have yet had the time to play around with. The bass amp simulator plug-in is awesome. Check out my latest song called November

DWL	DWL said 513 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	Signature sounds From the first notes you put the Holman signature on each of your songs. Beautifully arranged and produced. A great advert for LP. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 512 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Dick Signature........ my hand writing has gotten sloppier over the years. I think from playing the guitar for so many years my DNA has rubbed off into my songs Check out my latest song called November

	said 512 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	i've Got to Say I love this and you have a Great Voice. Love the music, lyrics are cool as well A geat production. Wow! Love these lyrics especially below. I've got to say I'm still sane after all these years I've got to say I've got no complaints (I am fine) I've got to say I'm fine today (I am fine) Peace Dee.

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 512 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Dee sometimes when you manage to make it through life's trauma's. You learn to say "it's a great day and I can get through it and no ones going to ruin for me no matter what". I appreciate the listen! Check out my latest song called November

Remark80	Remark80 said 511 days ago (July 3rd, 2008)
	Great Vox I really like your voice on this one. I stumbled upon your songs through comments I made to others. I guess that's what this website is all about. Nice guitar work also. I look forward to listen to your other work. Check out my latest song called Weighted Down

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 511 days ago (July 4th, 2008)
	Thanks Sean true, sometimes it's takes a while to find some artists not noticed before here. Thats kind of the fun of it. Which in turn I need to check out some of your stuff Check out my latest song called November

guygrooves	guygrooves said 510 days ago (July 4th, 2008)
	WOW This sooooo good. I am floored by the guitar chops. You have a great song here and I enjoyed every second of it. Production on this is something I aspire too. Just listening will teach me so much. Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 509 days ago (July 5th, 2008)
	Thanks Guy great new tune from you. it was a pleasure to listen to it. Check out my latest song called November

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Name: Vic Holman

I work as a creative/art director for a advertising agency in Spokane, Washington. I've been at this site for 5 years now. It's been one heck of a ride. I've also been fortunate to collaborate with Bud Streets of Dehli Everyday And... [see more]

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