Video Game Music: "Destiny"
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toris:
I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
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Bruce M.:
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I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
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Bruce M.:
toris:
I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I quite liked Mary Had A Little Lamb.
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Bruce M.:
toris:
I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I reckon he takes the advice of his kids.
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moptops:
Bruce M.:
toris:
I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I reckon he takes the advice of his kids.
Maybe just a little (he has said in interviews that when he was asked to do this video game soundtrack, he asked them about it, and they said, "That's cool!"), and he has implied that the label is putting out his reissues at a slower pace than he would want, but overall, I agree with Bruce's point.
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moptops:
Bruce M.:
toris:
I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I reckon he takes the advice of his kids.
Maybe just a little (he has said in interviews that when he was asked to do this video game soundtrack, he asked them about it, and they said, "That's cool!"), and he has implied that the label is putting out his reissues at a slower pace than he would want, but overall, I agree with Bruce's point.
Now, I reckon it is absolutely fantastic to put out a soundtrack to a game, or even better a movie.... my only qualm (and you know I am a fan) is that it's just not that good. Put out a soundtrack to a game, fantastic, but ensure it's gone through all sorts of "pre-approval" before you release it.... This was an opportunity to really "introduce" or "win over" a new generation... and a great marketing idea.... but the material, unfortunately, falls flat. Should've been so much better. A wasted opportunity for me.
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toris:
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moptops:
Bruce M.:
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I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I reckon he takes the advice of his kids.
Maybe just a little (he has said in interviews that when he was asked to do this video game soundtrack, he asked them about it, and they said, "That's cool!"), and he has implied that the label is putting out his reissues at a slower pace than he would want, but overall, I agree with Bruce's point.
Now, I reckon it is absolutely fantastic to put out a soundtrack to a game, or even better a movie.... my only qualm (and you know I am a fan) is that it's just not that good. Put out a soundtrack to a game, fantastic, but ensure it's gone through all sorts of "pre-approval" before you release it.... This was an opportunity to really "introduce" or "win over" a new generation... and a great marketing idea.... but the material, unfortunately, falls flat. Should've been so much better. A wasted opportunity for me.
I'm not referring to just the song itself, but the whole soundtrack, which Paul co-wrote with three other guys who had done this company's previous game soundtracks. Well, at least he contributed some musical ideas which they then incorporated into the music. I'm not an aficionado of movie scores per se, but it is fine, highly listenable, though not exactly groundbreaking. Has echoes of any number of other sci-fi/fantasy scores.
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Bruce M.:
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I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I doubt that he has had such a large "team" in the past. It has now grown into an empire. It practically runs itself. So yes, I do think he has advisors for many things...but of course...he has the final say so.
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toris:
Bruce M.:
toris:
I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I quite liked Mary Had A Little Lamb.
I still like it! But he got a lot of flack for it, and it didn't help his image at the time. No agent or manager would ever have advised him that it was a smart career move.
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Bruce M.:
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I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
Totally agree. While I am interested in what he does, I don't lose any sleep over these things. He can do what he wants.
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Yep, I don't lose sleep either. It is what it is. His greatest days are well behind him musically. As I've said many times: just glad he's still around...and playing. Rock On!
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oobu24:
Bruce M.:
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I haven't given up hope on Paul charting again in his lifetime.... problem is this song ain't going to do it. It's perfunctory, not exactly inspiring, and no matter of publicising it is going to make a difference. Doesn't mean I love Paul any less, but this song is average at best. So, certainly not worthy of any single release and any promotion of it is a waste of time..... Actually, even if released on a "proper" Paul album it would sit in the back seat.... of my car...behind a cushion... Time to shift focus to what he does best.... pop and rock, or an acoustic reinvention.... or reinterpretation...Too many fingers in too many pies, at the moment.... Just can't help but think he is poorly advised. Or has become laconic in his choices. Cares too much about being "the king of versatility".... All I want is a "real" album!
I don't believe there's the slightest evidence that Paul picks his projects because of how he is "advised." He does what he wants and always has, from putting Linda in the band and "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to classical compositions and video game music. He does what he feels like doing. And yeah, I think some of his choices are goofy, but you know what? It's not my life and career, it's his. One more thing: Paul of all people must be painfully aware of his own mortality. His mom, his wife and 2 of the bandmates with whom he became a star all died way too young. If anyone on this planet understands that you never know how much time you have left, it's Paul, and I'll bet he does whatever he effing wants -- baffling as it may be to some of us -- for as long as he can move and breathe.
I doubt that he has had such a large "team" in the past. It has now grown into an empire. It practically runs itself. So yes, I do think he has advisors for many things...but of course...he has the final say so.
After watching his "Daily Show" and Jimmy Fallon appearances... yeah, he has advisers. He certainly didn't book himself, and he didn't seem really all that jazzed about doing these appearances.
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This project will have done Paul's career no harm at all. Hopefully youngsters discovering Paul's music for the first time will now do what I was doing forty years ago, and that is to start checking out all that had gone before.
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Oh, I agree, kestrel, he'll be fine. He's had so many backlashes against him, it's a wonder he can walk straight! He always recovers, though. Just look at how people slammed him for Honey Pie, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, the "McCartney" album and cover, putting Linda's name on "Ram," putting Linda in Wings and having such a raggedy first LP, Mary Had A Little Lamb, the song-and-dance in his '73 TV special, Silly Love Songs, Goodnight Tonight, Wonderful Christmastime, Ebony and Ivory, the Michael Jackson collaborations, Broad Street, Rupert the Bear, and on and on. How many times has he been counted out, and how many times has he come back again? He's never been afraid of looking silly, all the way back to the "cha cha BOOM" of "Besame Mucho" in the early days. But then he can turn around and do a "Long Tall Sally" or "Helter Skelter" or "Soily" or "Save Us" and it all balances out. There's still a lot of hope for his future, I believe!
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moptops:
Yep, I don't lose sleep either. It is what it is. His greatest days are well behind him musically. As I've said many times: just glad he's still around...and playing. Rock On!
Me too!
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favoritething:
Oh, I agree, kestrel, he'll be fine. He's had so many backlashes against him, it's a wonder he can walk straight! He always recovers, though. Just look at how people slammed him for Honey Pie, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, the "McCartney" album and cover, putting Linda's name on "Ram," putting Linda in Wings and having such a raggedy first LP, Mary Had A Little Lamb, the song-and-dance in his '73 TV special, Silly Love Songs, Goodnight Tonight, Wonderful Christmastime, Ebony and Ivory, the Michael Jackson collaborations, Broad Street, Rupert the Bear, and on and on. How many times has he been counted out, and how many times has he come back again? He's never been afraid of looking silly, all the way back to the "cha cha BOOM" of "Besame Mucho" in the early days. But then he can turn around and do a "Long Tall Sally" or "Helter Skelter" or "Soily" or "Save Us" and it all balances out. There's still a lot of hope for his future, I believe!
I'd never heard of him being slammed for 'Goodnight Tonight'. Only praise. That's new to me
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a behind the scenes look at Hope for the Future
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The title of this song "Hope for the Future" is quite a cliché.
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Oh, I agree, kestrel, he'll be fine. He's had so many backlashes against him, it's a wonder he can walk straight! He always recovers, though. Just look at how people slammed him for Honey Pie, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, the "McCartney" album and cover, putting Linda's name on "Ram," putting Linda in Wings and having such a raggedy first LP, Mary Had A Little Lamb, the song-and-dance in his '73 TV special, Silly Love Songs, Goodnight Tonight, Wonderful Christmastime, Ebony and Ivory, the Michael Jackson collaborations, Broad Street, Rupert the Bear, and on and on. How many times has he been counted out, and how many times has he come back again? He's never been afraid of looking silly, all the way back to the "cha cha BOOM" of "Besame Mucho" in the early days. But then he can turn around and do a "Long Tall Sally" or "Helter Skelter" or "Soily" or "Save Us" and it all balances out. There's still a lot of hope for his future, I believe!
I really think this title says a lot about the essence of how I see Paul to be...always very optimistic. Looking at what he wrote, his having Linda his wife, in the band and recording songs, family songs even. To me it's a testament that Paul is who he is... A great family man, a musical genius, an entertainer, a very fun person. He can be edgy ' Helter Skelter' or a tender father 'Mary Had A Little Lamb', from A to Z are the range of his songs. His great love for Linda expressed in so many songs and his great love for everyone also expressed just everywhere. Paul is in a position to be musically true to himself and if every song is not a universal hit, those songs are important to some people who love them and Paul knows it, and he sings them anyway. I see Paul as so worldly, so universal, and yet he can also be so down to Earth and a regular guy. To me these songs are all part of Paul and how can he be less than that? Paul is the Everyman
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ewanme:
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Oh, I agree, kestrel, he'll be fine. He's had so many backlashes against him, it's a wonder he can walk straight! He always recovers, though. Just look at how people slammed him for Honey Pie, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, the "McCartney" album and cover, putting Linda's name on "Ram," putting Linda in Wings and having such a raggedy first LP, Mary Had A Little Lamb, the song-and-dance in his '73 TV special, Silly Love Songs, Goodnight Tonight, Wonderful Christmastime, Ebony and Ivory, the Michael Jackson collaborations, Broad Street, Rupert the Bear, and on and on. How many times has he been counted out, and how many times has he come back again? He's never been afraid of looking silly, all the way back to the "cha cha BOOM" of "Besame Mucho" in the early days. But then he can turn around and do a "Long Tall Sally" or "Helter Skelter" or "Soily" or "Save Us" and it all balances out. There's still a lot of hope for his future, I believe!
I'd never heard of him being slammed for 'Goodnight Tonight'. Only praise. That's new to me
Goodnight Tonight is in my Top Nine post-Beatle tracks from Paul... Might've got a bit sloppy at latter parts, but I love it! Awesome track for me. Love it. Hell, on a good day it is in my Top Five.