aggiesjc Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Well said, Poor4Life/Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I agree Jeff, gee a new song..Halleluah!! What a great gift, why knock it? June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Bernie, this is a great board and you are the best moderator/creator I have seen. I am sitting here thinking how much I (and others) truly appreciate what you have done for EC fans and I musn't assume you know that. So I am telling you. The latest song is above and beyond. Enjoy it for what it is folks, it's a labor of love and it's very well done.Anything can be picked apart (should have done this here, should have done that there). That's not what this is all about. I think it's time we put aside the 'nits' and move on.Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 absolutely, ....lets not get hung up on tiny things when we are having a huge EC summer!!!!the song (which is great bernie)... the book (which is going to be incredible)....we all appreciate what you do bernie, you know that by now,this is the defining website for music, and you should be proud of yourself.thanks again.........greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Wow..great job Bernie -- I really like this song -- imagine if this followed up Make Me Lose Control .... great to hear some new music even if it is from the Eric archives. Would still like to see him release some of those archived songs!! Thanks again Bernie...what a month ...a new book and new music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 3rd listen through? It's starting to sound a lot better. Now if I could only stop those Beach Boys-styled harmonies I hear in my head.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted July 24, 2004 Author Share Posted July 24, 2004 Marvin,Next month when you're in town I'll fire up Pro Tools and load the "Never Say Die" sessions. Then you, Tony and Darlene can lay down those harmonies :-)Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sidoti Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Great, great song! Awesome job Bernie and the gang. Proof that it doesn't matter how long it takes to get out a great song, it still sounds fresh and sounds like a hit. The 'best is yet to come though'......Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostControl Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I spent all last night listening to "Never say die", "Devil and the DBS", "It should have been me" and "Cindy in the Wind". I had a GREAT evening, and I don't know why to heck these songs aren't released and out there for the world to enjoy. I can easily see them being what's needed for the great 'comeback' of Eric Carmen. These songs are all amazing. The more I listen, the more I LOVE them. You can't get them out of your head. That's just not the EC fan in me talking - these really are great great songs. I think Eric should be greatly indebted to Bernie for 'touching up' Eric's song. Can you say 'royalty cheques' Bernie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 My cat and I loved NSD at the first listen. Great stuff! I LOVED the guitars Bernie! Too fun! Like Andy I believe said, I'd rather hear those guitars doing that almost verbal harmony than anything else. This song has a lot of power to it. I like the beginning. I like a song that reels you in slowly and then, BAM, delivers the big punch! If you want to get someone's attention, just whisper.The "heartbeat" of the drums from the beginning are awesome! I think my heart got right into that rhythm right away! Now, I'm not a music major or anything, but when those guitars come in and they're in what sounds like a minor cord progression---that is just sooooo cool! Such a great unexpected sound that totally works! And ya, I also think it was Andy who mentioned the David Cassidy sound quality to Eric's voice in the soft spots. I agree. Very nice, indeed!I am so greatful to you, Bernie and Company for this fabulous treat! This has "hit" all over it! I could certainly imagine hearing this on the radio and having people go nuts about it. Go for it!What an incredible blessing! Thank you!!--Julie and Lucky (my cat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted July 24, 2004 Author Share Posted July 24, 2004 Hey Paul--I'll see if I can convince Eric to make good on that tour he promised you when I see him next weekend. Thanks for the kind words!Bernie (who'll be Paul's roadie any day! Talk about guitar players? Puh-lease! I am not worthy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 One week to go before the book is out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Bernie, get Andy involved also, and we'll nail a Beach Boys harmony on "NSD"!Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaAllByMyself Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I think NSD could definitely be a hit. As Julie says: go for it! It is a really fantastic track. The lyrics and Eric's vocals are brilliant, and I always have a soft spot for distinctive drum and guitar work, and I love the tambourine. I love the whole arrangement. A great track for shutting your eyes and playing imaginary drums and the air guitar every time you hear it. Bernie & Co, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Eric ~ You have really fantastic unreleased tracks ~ Never Say Die, Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, to name just two ~ PLEASE release a CD with them ALL on. PLLEEEEEEASE!!! You are an incredibly talented guy ~ I'm so glad I've discovered your music. Please don't keep all your gems hidden away for just the lucky few. Don't give up and hang on to the fire inside… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 I have never heard the the song,Devil In The Deep Blue Sea", could someone please share me the song, so I can have a listen to it, PleaseYes, please Eric could you put the two tracks on a Cd for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 That song is it about a drunken sailor who stole the treasues of Spain's waters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostControl Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Gord, we'd be happy to send you either the long or short version of Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, but you have to tell us your e-mail address man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAM Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Pro Tools? I got Pro Tools! Hey, I wanna play! WAHHHHHHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Ok Mike. Let's all get together at Bernie's, strike up the Pro Tools, and give "NSD" some of the harmonies that I think it needs. Between us BB fans, I know that we could add that missing ingredient.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen Smalley Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Never Say Die is not a bad song.It seems Eric is in a good way...(the song is from the early 90Â¥s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NH Bushman Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Bernie, what would it take to get Mr. Carmen back into a studio to re-cut the lead vocal?I recommend a C-12 mic - keep the Neumanns away from him! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 WEEKEND AT BERNIES? Bernie, weekend at your place should you have a get together, you all can proceed to get a band playing together and have fun, bring your own instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Hey at this rate we should be seeing the 1,000,000visitor to the site soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 It's a really good Eric Carmen song, despite Desmond Child...and Desmond should be bludgeoned for saying "Bacharach" in reference to himself... luckily Eric had the experience (i.e. he worked w/ Jimmy Ienner) to handle bloated producers etc... Irony: stript of the "original" bad production and reinforced with real instruments, the song takes life... and the vocals are great... proving Desmond don't know diddly...Here's my dream:Bernie should take Eric Carmen out to Los Angeles to see Jon Brion perform at Largo on a Friday night. Afterwards, Bernie & Eric should meet Jon and discuss the possibility of working together. Tommy Allen can also help, working as a liaison regarding the whole process. (Tommy knows Brion fairly well.) THIS would be an exciting way for Eric to get back to his roots and his love for great pop music (i.e. Beach Boys, Left Banke, Beatles...) and make modern recordings that sound amazing and reinforce his best instincts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hey Pierson!Thanks for the kind words, but once again I must step back and push my good friend Tommy Allen into the spotlight. Heck, I was just the guy with the tape and the money. Sure, I wanted to play some guitar on it, who wouldn't? -- but Tommy is the guy who should get FULL CREDIT for polishing this gem. He did more for "Never Say Die" than anyone (myself included) and I am darned proud of what he accomplished.Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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