"Be Careful What You Wish For (a cautionary tale)"_collab with Ken Lasaine.

chulaivet1966

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Howdy everyone….

Ken and I have just finished a new collaboration. (thanks Ken) On the title….I thought I could flesh out something strictly from my imagination. I couldn’t do it to my satisfaction. Hence….I had to reference an experience by someone I know pretty well. Ken described it perfectly, it’s "a cautionary tale".
I'd guess some here could relate. Thanks to any that stop by and give a listen…..hope you found it worthy of your time.
Rhythm guitar LEFT & lead guitar: Ken Lasaine.


(first song on the list)
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https://www.youtube.com/@chulaivet/videos (first video on the list)

Verse1: Young and restless, it’s time to move on. A broken family, I’m done with it all. Like the loner with little to say. I’ll catch you later, maybe someday. It might be crazy, but I have a plan. “Well come on in son and raise your right hand.” I had my reasons and the time was right. I made my reservation and said my good byes'.
Chorus: If you’re looking for a desperate escape, I have a suggestion. Be careful what you wish for it might be dangerous lesson.
Verse 2: It won’t be easy and it won’t be safe. What I was chasing was a double edged blade. It will be risky and no guarantees. If you jump in the river, better flow with the stream. Where it takes me, I don’t have a clue. If you want to be a man you have a whole lot to prove. Pay close attention and follow the rules. Don’t expect to have a room with a view.
Chorus: If you’re looking for a desperate escape, I have a suggestion. Be careful what you wish for it might be dangerous lesson.
Lead break:
Verse 3: Standard issue. Just follow the rest. What lies ahead could be anyone’s guess. I wanted some action, here’s what he said: “We got you covered”….they gave me a vest. Approaching the gangway to choppers on deck. My load is heavy and I’m breaking a sweat. I climbed aboard with a knot in my gut. It’s my last operation, will I run out of luck?
Chorus: If you’re looking for a desperate escape, I have a suggestion. Be careful what you wish for it might be a dangerous lesson.
Verse 1 (repeat 2 lines only): Young and restless, it’s time to move on. A broken family, I’m done with it all. Like the loner with little to say. I’ll catch you later, maybe someday.
Bridge:
Out: Abm// Copyright: Wayne Evans – Music & Lyrics 9/5/22
 

chulaivet1966

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Howdy everyone....

Blue Bill....
Thanks for checking it out and the kind word.

Rene....
Those are some very generous comments.
Kens' guitar work is always stellar.
It's great working with him.

Ken....
Welcome back amigo. :)

Mad Kiwi....
G'day mate....we appreciate the kind comments.

decker....
Como esta?....hope al is well.

Many thanks to everyone for chiming in and taking the time to listen & comment.
Thanks to Ken for being a large part of it all.
He's a pleasure to work with and be both decide on the final mixes.

Don't tell anyone, but this song is personal and was apprehensive about how it may be received.
But....sometimes, we just have to throw our efforts against the forum wall and hope our peers find them worthy.

This song writing stuff isn't easy.

Carry on....

Have a great day....
 
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Wow, great song, love the lyrics & vocals and the production is awesome!
Only slight issue I have is the lead guitar sounds too overdriven. It doesn't really gel with the rest of the mix to my ears. But what do I know? Anyway, love the song.
 

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Howdy TeleBackelaer....

We thank you very much for stopping by, giving a listen and the kind comments.

Regarding your "overdriven" comment.....I think it works just fine.
How the 'lesson' was ulitimately learned is a risky, chaotic part of one's life.
Hence....the rasty, overdriven lead provides an sonic edge (so to speak) that caters well to the song subject.

Ha..."But what do I know"....I hear you....I feel the same way. :)

Thanks again for chiming in.....
 

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yeah wow. TRIPLE WOW. I was listening while doing dishes and the second time through it hit me more what it was about and it aaaallll made sense. the first time through i was like wow, it does sound professional. then i heard the weight of the lyrics and the story and the guitar made a lot more sense to me.

i can see why that mightve been a hard one to write and put out there. then 2 of my last recent songs were complaints about the squirrels and raccons makes me feel kinda silly. lol. although they still were fun for me.

well done and thank you for sharing. i got to listen to the two after this one and liked them too. the end guitar lick on that one made me smile.

thanks for sharing your songs.
 

chulaivet1966

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Well howdy 48....

We thank very much for giving a listen, favorable comments and your in-depth take on it.
Glad you found it worthy.
Thanks for giving the other (2) collabs a listen too.

Yeah....it is a personal song and I was apprehensive about uploading it.
It was a pensive write and I was concerned about how it would be received.

Thanks again 48....
(glad to see you're "up and running" again)
 
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chulaivet1966

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It's always fun working with Wayne (chulaivet1966). He pretty much lets me do whatever I hear.
Very much likewise compadre.

Hmmm....
Yeah....me telling a quite accomplished guitarist how to play his instrument or interpret my song?*&$*.
How the hell does that work?....not at all, would be my take.
Not a good approach to keeping a desired collaborator. :)
 
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Reveille! :)

tomasz....​

We thank you very much giving it a spin.
Sometimes it's difficult to throw our songs out there for peer scrutiny.
We just hope it's well received and worthy of a listen by those of like mind.

drewg....​

Well....those are very generous words and we're glad you found it worthy.
(On the "That last bit is something I have to do"....are you saying a big change is on your horizon as in the verse 1 repeat?)

Thanks again to both of you.
 

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Reveille! :)

drewg....​

Well....those are very generous words and we're glad you found it worthy.
(On the "That last bit is something I have to do"....are you saying a big change is on your horizon as in the verse 1 repeat?)

Thanks again to both of you.

Yes, a change on the horizon like the unleashing of a dam. I’ve got a lot of songs written. Got to record more of them…
 
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