Sal Nuzzo's Dad Says He Met Babe Ruth, But I Have My Doubts

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For the past 5 months I've been living at my mother-in-law's while we saved money and found a house. We finally found one and we're all moved in now. Just today I got home from work and set up the music stuff. Well, at least some of it. My bass, electric guitar and amps are at a bandmates house. But what I did have was enough to put this down. I made it up as I went along so it's structurally ridiculous, which is my favorite part. It's completely mixed on my headphones so I'd be interested to hear what people think is out of place. All in all, it feels good to get back in the saddle. It's almost been 5 months since I last posted a tune.

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Hits: 4635
Comments: 61
Fans: 27
Plays: 530
Downloads: 130
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Mar 28, 2009 - 01:02:49 AM
Last Updated: Mar 28, 2009 - 01:02:49 AM Last Played: Apr 06, 2019 - 05:28:41 PM

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The dude was old enough (1), and he was totally New York enough... but something just didn't add up. (1)

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Yamaha keyboard. Yamaha acoustic. M Audio fasttrack pro. MacBook.

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Feter	Feter said 3710 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Sal Nuzzo's Dad WO ...welcome back Erik ...cool lennon track by all mean ..very open heart and light one ...the guitar (electric) need to turn up a bit the acoustic much higher than the electric ..loved the rockin feeling all over ..real party one ...and Congrat for the house ...thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Thanks Feter Mixing is always my Waterloo. There's always something, isn't there? :). Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 3710 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Quirky that's what I like about this. I had no idea where it was leading which was cool. But it ends as one of type of tunes that gives someone (or at least me a smile). congrates on the new home. I was wondering way the long pause of a song from you. Check out my latest song called Stuck Here In Your Past

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Thanks Vic These tend to be my favorite songs. The ones I make up as I go along. I'm glad it brought a smile to your face. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

lavalamp	lavalamp said 3710 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Back in the saddle This has a total 60's vibe to it. Dig the riff at the break, and then into that synth jam. Reminded me sometimes of VU. Good post Eric. LOVE the variation. And the fad at the end. Dave Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Thanks Dave Velvet Underground? Or am I missing something with the acronym? Either way, I'm glad you liked it. It's my first post of '09. I've got a lot of catching up to do. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

thetiler	thetiler said 3709 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	I think you have a lot of neat funkiness going on here. Like the title too. I like the "yes" sound and how it has the ingredients of theatre rock etc. Again, LOTS of very nice theatre rock musical ideas . Check out my latest song called They Went Underground

Lennon714

Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)

The title
comes from a friend of mine from Eighth grade. His dad was in his 60's at the time, which is kind of impressive. Anyway, they were outrageously Italian. Almost to the point where you had to question if they were doing an over the top impression. Anyway, Sal's dad used to tell a story about being in the hospital as a 5 or 6 year old and the Babe came to visit the children's wing. According to Sal's dad, the exchange went think this:
Sal's Dad "Hey, Babe"
Babe Ruth "Hey, kid"

Sounds legit, but still hard to believe. Thanks for listening to the tune!

Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 3709 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	it's like a mini rock opera. Cool post after 5 months. The synth was loud in a few parts but otherwise it sounded pretty well mixed for headphones. Your voice sounds good too. Good luck at the new place. Check out my latest song called Questioning Authority

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Synth Listening back the synth is totally loud for the first 2-3 notes and then softens out. I should have been able to pick up on that. Thanks for stopping by to listen! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

blindsidedpoets	blindsidedpoets said 3709 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	Sal Nuzzo's Dad Says He Met Babe Ruth, But I Have My Doubts Fantastic production on this. It's a pro tune for sure! Check out my latest song called Meaning Of

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Thanks! You're too kind. I do appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

bud	bud said 3708 days ago (March 29th, 2009)
	Welcome back - and in fine form I'm digging this on phones - and love the trip around the world. Crazy and fun. Congrats on the new house. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Thanks Kevin It's good to be back. I have a lot of catching up to do, but I feel up to the task. Thanks for listening and for your comment! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

dolby

dolby said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)

Welcome back
I like the acoustic sound - coming across well on my monitors.
Everything else sounds a little 'lite' IMHO - lacking some bollocks (as we say in Yorkshire) - maybe some bottom end is needed throughout (possibly one thing to go when mixing on headphones??).

That aside I love the general thrown together nature of the thing - as always there are a bunch of ideas which have just been liberated from your imagination and lobbed into the mix.

Great stuff and a happy return from you -
Now, don't leave it so long next time !
Phil

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Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	Thanks Phil! Good to hear from you. I'll have to go back and try to beef it up. The acoustic tracks actually need some bass reduction because they boom every now and then. But now that I listen again it does sound a bit thin. Thanks for the critique. Always appreciate your time! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

tempie

tempie said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)

Dude this is great.
I don't know man, you react well to traumatizing situations or something because this is so good - well imagined and different and INTERESTING. Guitar breaks, synth breaks, piano breaks, horn breaks, its like pop 101 - and I got to audit for free. Love the fade at the end. Don't change a thing dude this aspires to Brian Wilson. Just keep it as is and be thankful that you thought to create it.

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Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3707 days ago (March 30th, 2009)
	haha I am actually thankful for it. I just sat down and put every idea that came to me down. I'd love to take pop 101. I could learn to rip off more greats! Thanks for the listen and the comments. It's humbling to know my left-of-center pop tune pleased the king of left-of-center pop! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

lengold	lengold said 3706 days ago (March 31st, 2009)
	Great song with lots of interesting bits and changes that keep it flowing beautifully. I thought this was an excellent mix but then I listen to everything on headphones - doesn't everyone these days? Enjoyed this a lot. great to see you posting again. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3705 days ago (April 1st, 2009)
	Thanks! As for listening to everything on headphones, I know I do. I do all my my MacJams listening and commenting at work. The mix is alright, but has it's faults. There's another piano bit in the very first section that is almost completely buried. I know it's there but I still can't really hear it. Thanks again for stopping by. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

anomalous	anomalous said 3706 days ago (March 31st, 2009)
	just everything about this track is fun. I have to say it rare for a song to genuinely make me smile! a real feel good song. going on my pod for sure :) Check out my latest song called Nevermind

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3705 days ago (April 1st, 2009)
	Thanks! I'm glad I was able to bring a little good times your way. Downloading my songs is the highest honor I could hope for. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

buckhorn	buckhorn said 3706 days ago (April 1st, 2009)
	Great Structure and arraingment as usual, wish you could share some of that ability with me. The horn part stands out. Told you moving was royal pain. Now, keep em coming. Check out my latest song called when you smile

Lennon714

Lennon714 said 3705 days ago (April 1st, 2009)

Moving.
It is a pain. In the year 2114 there will be a ray gun that you can just point and shoot at your stuff and it will transfer to your new place. Even that will suck, because you'll have to walk around your house forever. Moving will never be smile inducing.

Your songs are already killer, so don't let me corrupt that. I like the horns, too, but it's impossible to get a good horn sound out of midi. Thanks for listening and commenting!

Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

rsorensen

rsorensen said 3705 days ago (April 1st, 2009)

love the synths in the beginning
they sound kinda like a accordian, which is cool. Really glad you're set up and posting again. this song is another fine example of your ear for good melody and harmonies. there are so many going on in this song but they never clash. LOVE the guitar that comes in at 1:02. Great riff. Then the changeup and the ending is fantastic. Really good acoustic work.
This is really well written and performed. Great post, eric. faved and downloaded.

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Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3705 days ago (April 1st, 2009)
	Thanks Ridd! I'm glad to be up and running again. I have loads of ideas can I can't wait to get them down. I've got a lot of catching up to do because I have the same goal you do for 2009... getting the tunes recorded and posted. Thanks again, it's always a huge compliment to hear you approve. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

egobandit	egobandit said 3704 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Hey! congrats on the new house, and also the new song. You must like Joe walsh I like this allot the doop dadda do doops are excellent! great song!I dont think Sal's dad met him either:) Check out my latest song called No More demands

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3704 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	thanks! I do like Joe Walsh, but I wouldn't be quick to name him on a favorites list. I certainly like his solo stuff more than I like the Eagles. Glad you enjoyed the tune! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Calchas	Calchas said 3704 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	Ha ha... Perhaps the most original concept for a song that I've encountered for some time. Really nice tune man. Really. Vocals and vocal harmonies are excellent. Rock guitar change up works well. Upbeat and very cool. Be well friend! Check out my latest song called Poor Wayfaring Stranger

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3704 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	thanks I usually stress over the smallest details when I write a song so it's SO nice to be able to just sit back and throw something together just for the hell of it. I'm glad it's worked out and that you've enjoyed it. Thanks for the listen and the compliment! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 3704 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	love this song... off the beaten track... great instrumentation... stay ready for the turns... creeping up on you... look out now... Horn section-- Ha!... never a dull moment in this tune. Cool tune Erik... Jack Check out my latest song called The Crossing (farewell to Phil)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3704 days ago (April 2nd, 2009)
	thanks, jack! right when you think I'm going to zig, I zag. Glad you liked the tune. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and listen! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Calchas	Calchas said 3703 days ago (April 3rd, 2009)
	Lennon 714... ...the ZAG rocker! lol Check out my latest song called Poor Wayfaring Stranger

Relic67	Relic67 said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Kool Man it's good to hear you back on macJams. I like this one a lot. the crunchy guitar break is really awesome. I didn't know headphone mixing was bad, so I learned something from the comments. Although this sounds pretty good to me! Check out my latest song called Dead Archive

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Thanks I don't have any monitors so headphone mixing is about all I've got. Normally I test it in the car, but I didn't even do that with this. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

kinane	kinane said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Babe Very Cool stuff Erik. Gotta love throwing it together on the fly. Love the vocals. Congrats on the house Check out my latest song called Come On Come On

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Thanks! It's nice to have a sense of permanence. We're still moving stuff in, though. Thanks for stopping by and listening. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The vocals have their bad parts, but I had so many ideas I couldn't stop to do another take. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

PaddyNavinCaryatid	PaddyNavinCaryatid said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Structurally ridiculous? Not from where I'm sitting. Loving the changes in pace and style. Feels like one of those early 60's concept pieces (Pretty Things or Brian Wilson). Brilliant return to form. Downloaded and iPodded! Check out my latest song called Not the one who made you sad

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	haha Structurally ridiculous would be a selling point for me on someone else's song, so I'm probably trying to sell it more than anything :). Thanks! I'm honored you'd want it on your iPod. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

lavalamp	lavalamp said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	Repeat This IS a cool tune Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	perhaps it's like a fine wine, it's only going to get better with time :). Thanks for coming back for seconds, Dave. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

kassia	kassia said 3702 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	well then i just love everything about this. what a great feel good song. cool tune. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3693 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	Thanks, Kassia Glad to bring a little joy to ya! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Warren Smith

Warren Smith said 3698 days ago (April 8th, 2009)

Passing the test

I love impromptu songs like this that weave together different ideas, taking off in unexpected directions, all seeming unrelated, yet when finished it feels like every twist was plotted - even if it wasn't conceived that way. I suppose that reflects an artist who is comfortable with embracing a set of sounds that are different, yet tangential, to what has come before it.

I would guess it also represents one of those little tests we like to give ourselves, that after a break, we are wondering if the music will still flow out of us like it used to. If so, this passes the test with flying colors. It may not be perfect in all of those factors for delivering a top-notch balanced mix, but that's mostly irrelevant here. The music is alive, fresh, and intriguing ... and it holds up well under multiple listenings.

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Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3693 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	totally I was a little concerned what I lost in my time away. I'm terrible with mixing and I originally felt I had a lot that I picked up from the MJ legends. I ended up pretty satisfied with how this ended up. Thanks for the listen and the enlightening comment. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

I.G.M.	I.G.M. said 3694 days ago (April 12th, 2009)
	cool like the change of style in the middle. well sung, well played and nice backup vocals. I.G.M. Check out my latest song called Reflexions

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3693 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	thanks it's the most backup vocals I've tried to put in to a song. I appreicate you stopping by and listening! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 3683 days ago (April 23rd, 2009)

Spending a superlative on this one: Brilliant
This is brilliant, from the performances, arrangement and mix to the title, which grabbed me like a very shiny-flippy lure. The headphone mix seems a little high-end, esp. the bass, but not in a bad way; it has a valid, natural ambience and personality all its own.

But this is one of the mist amazing pieces of pop-art I've heard in a long while. I apologize for not knowing you better. Just wish I wasn't too distracted to draw a line from point a (the title) to point B (its meaning in the lyric).

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Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3678 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
	For years I've been talking about picking up some monitors. But with no money it could be years more :(. Thanks for listening, though! Glad you have to comment and stop by! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

MarcusPerry	MarcusPerry said 3683 days ago (April 23rd, 2009)
	Indie magic! Indie magic! Love it. Great guitar breakdown at 1:05 Check out my latest song called Don't Wait For Me

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3678 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
	Thanks, Marcus! I appreciate you stopping by. the favor will be returned. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

KellyMarkSmith	KellyMarkSmith said 3683 days ago (April 23rd, 2009)
	Erik! Nos ! I'm like everyone else here, that was very 60's 'ish. you know sometimes simple is freakin awsome! later KMS Check out my latest song called Just Tell Me To Stay

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3678 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
	Thanks! I love a little pop weirdness every now and again. I'm glad you do, too! Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3678 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
	Love It!! I've been MIA and just popped on for 30 seconds to see if any of my "friends" were here - that's when I saw this "new" track of yours. Love it. Downloaded it for the ride home. It's great to hear new stuff from you, especially something as structurally ridiculous as this is. Could be my all time favorite Lennon714 tune! Check out my latest song called Draw

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3677 days ago (April 29th, 2009)
	MIA I've noticed. You've been missed. Tempie keeps hogging all the dorsey time :). I'm glad you like it. I'd like to think of us as the part of the weird group in the back of the room quoting Kid in the Hall sketches. Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

Sigmund

Sigmund said 3677 days ago (April 29th, 2009)

sal nuzzo's dad
I had to check this out just because of the title. I do the majority of my work with headphones and have learned that it can be done effectively as long you test your mix out on various systems afterwards. That being said, you did a reasonably good job mixing - it could use some minor tweaking but the song style is so eccentric it probably doesn't matter. You have lots of interesting things going on throughout the song - your arrangement is stellar. Vocals are interesting and there is a nice varied sense to the musical intruments you played from start to finish. Enjoyable toe tapper - thank you for sharing this.

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Lennon714

Lennon714 said 3677 days ago (April 29th, 2009)

headphones
I'm the same with my mixes. Well, I test it out in my car. I've learned that my ear is kind of on the poorer end. It's getting better, but I still have my issues. Mids are the phantom for me. I have no idea where they are or when they're missing. Thanks for the compliments and the useful critiques. It's the only way I can get better.

Check out my latest song called Just a Little More Time

lavalamp	lavalamp said 3670 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Had to... ...come back and tell you how much I enjoy this. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

prototype	prototype said 3653 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	brill sumptuous six oh two song craft fabulous Check out my latest song called pre-bibabnova -thats not like you -Open Collaboration (April 2014)

Char	Char said 3650 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Loved the tune. At that part with the horns I could see 4 or 5 guys stand up and turn to the left and the right like they used to do in the big bands like Benny Goodman. Thanks for taking the moment to make some fun. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 3644 days ago (June 1st, 2009)
	Well I just need to put you in the Email list then cause Ive missed out on some fantastic music ! I REALLY dig this man ! I like your structures and vocals ....Great song Man ! Downloaded Check out my latest song called Sweeter no doubt (Beat by Sweet 79)

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