getting older

By: slammy

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Added: 5/26/2008
Length: 4:56

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Year: 2008

Artist's description:
Written in despair as I'm turning 30 in a few days....

despair disappeared during production....as I actually should be celebrating, not hanging onto my 20's.... 30 is just a number, and it's how I feel inside that matters.

Amazing how music can help the grieving process - I'm free of grief now from my imminent birthday, and I feel much better about it.

Older? so what - I'm wiser, with it, more experienced with life, and better prepared to look after myself and those whom I love.

Thanks to all of my friends for your support over the past 10 years...

roncli - I probably would have quit along time ago for good, if not for you my friend. Thank you.

space walk - while we've only recently become friends, your support has become invaluable. I thank you dearly.

and of course...

Jenn : I love you, thank you for your encouragement with life, music, everything.

I hope you guys enjoy my celebration of the future, and reflection of the past 10 years in this track...

Oh, and I purposely went wild with the pitch control at the end, in the fade ;)

I left in some of the playing mistakes too, I'm only human afterall, and I think this shows me in my purest :)

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Reviewed by Cortoh Hasur on May 27, 2008
I've asked Slammy to review this track right after my first listen, like I was compelled to. I felt I "had" to do this one. And honestly, I could think of a few things that didn't quite sound right ... Read full review

Comments
Sep 04 2008 2:00 pm
by Tricky

My sound system works now (sort of, as it still stutters a lot). This track certainly good. I just wonder if that fade-out wasn't a bit long tough... But that's actually the only minor point.



Sep 04 2008 1:48 pm
by Tricky

I'll listen to this track later as my sound system is once again fucked up. But, eh..... feeling old because you're gonna turn 30..... Man, you're just a kid.... I'm older :D



Aug 25 2008 11:26 pm
by grl

i think you're the greatest artist ever ! you have such a wonderful talent, and i hope you never let it go to waste.. i'll always enjoy listening to everything you make, no matter how silly or serious it is ! :) you are the BEST !!!!! :D! love ya lots handsome !! - jenn



Aug 25 2008 7:17 pm
by TwiTerror

this is 5 star romance.



Aug 25 2008 5:34 pm
by grl

I love yoooo! :)



May 30 2008 12:37 am
by Din

Very boyant. I wish I could start out in a black mood and somehow turn myself around :( Usually I go from bummed to pissed. I'm with Mrsix here; I don't hear any bad notes, except for the pitch-bending at the end ;) Fun piece.



May 29 2008 2:25 pm
by Cortoh Hasur

It's quite interesting to check this "Final Voyage" out: http://www.traxinspace.com/song/34809.. Already some of "Getting Older" motives are layered then..



May 29 2008 7:26 am
by Cortoh Hasur

Happy B-day! ;)



May 29 2008 3:15 am
by Mrsix

I think when it comes to playing mistakes, they're really only noticeable to yourself. If I listen really hard, I dont hear any mistakes, only a natural realistic flow to everything



May 28 2008 9:09 pm
by Timmer13

A nice arrangement. I love The symphonic aspects of this. The piano really adds to the piece. I enjoyed this very much.



May 27 2008 1:26 pm
by slammy replying to Space Walk

Thanks a bunch for your comments Space Walk. Means alot to me.



May 27 2008 1:26 pm
by slammy replying to roncli

I'd be interested to hear what you'd do to it, to be honest.... it's definately one of my more 'stable' songs in terms of progression, following a more traditional verse/bridge/chorus arrangement. I *did* leave in the playing mistakes for the most part, one or two really bad ones were removed, as they did interfere quite a bit.



May 27 2008 1:19 pm
by Space Walk

Congratulations my friend, good thing is you're 30 but look 18. only for that I'll give you 5 stars.



May 27 2008 1:17 pm
by roncli

One of your best emotionally, no doubt. :)



May 27 2008 12:37 pm
by Space Walk

Great picture there Slammy. I'm reading the description while listening to this one. 30 is just a number, how you feel inside is all the matters... Yet I believe no matter how we feel inside we will get older and older, it's a good way of dealing with it though thinking like this. Let me now go for the music. Slammy you have done it again, That insertion of emotions is there, obvious and almost visible. At times I felt like the soft pads in the background were touching my chins. Melodically this is a blast as well as bless. In time I've understood your style, this is a style I've come to love, to cherish and to enjoy deeply. It's a nice thing actually to hear something and say aaah! it's that Slammy stylee which I love so much, you'll discover that not only you're listening to the song, but even smiling at the same time and enjoying everything around. Great work my friend. You are my hero, and THE proud son of England.



May 27 2008 12:16 pm
by Likuid

Sometimes our comments deserve a review :D



May 27 2008 12:08 pm
by slammy replying to Likuid

Congrats :)



May 27 2008 12:06 pm
by Likuid replying to slammy

I don't have time to think about me now... I have been father a month ago and I only have eyes and soul for my little daughter... :D



May 27 2008 12:04 pm
by slammy replying to clones

very true... I've got a few more war wounds these days than 10 years ago, but I'm still the same :)



May 27 2008 12:02 pm
by clones replying to slammy

you will I am sure. as my 90 year old grandfather told me - you don't ever feel any different inside.



May 27 2008 12:02 pm
by slammy replying to clones

yes it does, and there isn't much going to be done about that anytime soon I forsee!!



May 27 2008 12:01 pm
by slammy replying to Likuid

Wll, Happy Birthday!! then! :D you've already gone through this turmoil then... or not, I guess it doesn;t effect everyone the same way :). My B'day is Thursday



May 27 2008 12:00 pm
by clones replying to slammy

yes, awais does not listen to much at all.... but the current system allows this, no?



May 27 2008 11:59 am
by Likuid

By the way... Today is my birthday... I am now 31!



May 27 2008 11:52 am
by slammy replying to Likuid

Thanks alot, really appreciate your input :)



May 27 2008 11:49 am
by Likuid

Ups, 5 stars, I had forgotten to vote... :O



May 27 2008 11:47 am
by Likuid

Just the description works like a music intro, words turn into music later. Excellent first chord, bass line and strings (or synths)... Great Fx's (bird song or some like that)... Piano melody is ABSOLUTLY GREAT... Drums could be improved, i think. Piano solo in the middle really touched me (2:50 to 3:10 more or less)... Maybe leads later that are so high to me, but is not a big flaw, just something I will change. Again and again... this piano is THE PIANO I wanted to do my whole life. CONGRATULATIONS SLAMMY.



May 27 2008 9:10 am
by Cortoh Hasur replying to slammy

He does that a lot.. ;)



May 27 2008 8:44 am
by slammy replying to clones

:p if I make 50 :O



May 27 2008 8:44 am
by slammy replying to Mrsix

Thanks mrsix! the intention was to create a 'sad' atmosphere, but at the same time, give that sadness an injection of happiness... I think it works quite well :). I just wish my playing skills were a little better, but thats okay :)



May 27 2008 8:42 am
by slammy replying to Awais

Interesting opinion Awais ;) especially when your play stats suggest you didn't even listen to it though... perhaps you were logged into a different account when you played it? hmmmm.... heh http://slammy.outpostmusic.com/images/noplay.jpg



May 27 2008 6:41 am
by clones

wait until you turn 50...... :-)



May 27 2008 5:33 am
by Awais

I Know A BIT About Such Type Of Muzic , In My Opinion It Is G00D But I Kn0w Thet U Can Do Much Better . D: Happy BIRTHDAY :D



May 27 2008 5:16 am
by Mrsix

This is really good.. possibly your best in my opinion. Sad, brings a tear to the eye, but in a happy way! Happy B-day to come!