Another terrifically successful collaboration. Superb production. The instrumentation really works well with the vibe of the lyric - sung brilliantly BTW. The more energetic sections give the song a lift in just the right places too. Fabulous!

Beautifully performed by both of you. Really. 👏👏👏👏👏

I’ve actually listened a few more times than you might think before commenting. Love the way it just comes straight in with Rev McLeans vocal ( just a joke there ) and the beats and instrumental arrangements are beautiful it’s a long one to sit back and just listen. Inviting vox Todd so well performed and I’m only still half way through. Definitely glad I’ve had a few listens to give it it’s justice. Excellent work boys 👍

a song as charming as the wonderful cover art!

Beautiful vibe and understated production. Hey that cover art is pretty fantastic as well haha!

A real kind of anthemic ballad, great dramatic builds and swells

Such a pleasure to record another track with the great Todd McLean.

(V1)
Hand in hand, beneath the piney green
Sunlight and truth, peeking through the trees
Rain-softened earth smells like something is growing
You let go of my hand and you drift away
(V2)
A blanket of snow covers the city’s sharp edges below us
It’s the kind of day, that makes you think about your life
Northern light shines in your eyes
You drop your head and miss
whoever you’re missing
(C1)
You’re acting a part and playing pretend
It can’t be sustained, we’re reaching our end
You think I don’t notice, but I see it all
You’re walking a wire,
I’m waiting to fall, down
(V3)
We used to care what the other one thought
But I can see now, the store is closed
Making up reasons, not to be around
While my obligations have me
Tethered to this ground
(V4)
To avoid reality, you busy yourself
You never look me in the eye anymore
Too afraid to cut me loose,
but I know that’s what you want
(C2)
You’re acting a part and playing pretend
It can’t be sustained, we’re reaching our end
You think I don’t notice, but I see it all
You’re walking a wire,
I’m waiting to fall, down

Music / Production  :  Noobly
Lyrics / Vocals  :  Todd J McLean

Down    -    Todd J McLean & Noobly

Songwriter, producer, musician from Hampshire, England.   

No AI generated music here - I play everything you hear (except drum / percussion sounds and loops).

My main projects are “The New Vigos” and "Conscience of Kings". 

Various other collaborations with amazing talented people who I've met along the way - love working with different collab partners (mainly singer / songwriters).

My passion / focus is on the musical composition, instrumentation, arrangement and production whilst my collaborative partners are normally focused on lyrics, vocal melodies and recording which I then incorporate in the mix and produce to completion / mastering. 

Previously in “FGB” and “Vigo Lane”

Main gear:

Fender Strat American Performer
Gibson Les Paul Studio
Gretsch G2622
Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic
Fender Sonoran Acoustic
Lindo Bass
Reaper DAW
Focusrite 4i4 UI
Roland Juno D Synth
Korg Poly 800 synth
ARP Quartet Synth

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