FAWM: "Deep Breathing but Still Fighting"

Deep Breathing but Still Fighting

3 weeks ago by @zecoopMod

Deep Breathing but Still Fighting

zecoop

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Liner Notes

So much stress. The world is insane. I need to stay calm to stay healthy, but I need to stay angry and keep fighting.

#acousticonetake #onetake #12string #guywithguitar #lotsofbadwordseveryday #capochallenge #instrumental

Just my Tacoma DM912 12 string acoustic, stereo mic'd with two Audix f15 condensers. I used a normal capo at the 2nd fret and a partial/cut capo at the 4th fret. This gives a nice open tuning.

Comments

@stevenwesleyguiles 1w

This tuning is so cool! I really love the sounds you’re getting, John!!

This is a hopeful sounding track. Absolutely love it. Put a smile on my face.
I took a deep breath too.

@ductapeguyMod 1w

This has such a regular pulse that makes it very easy to sync breathing and heartbeat. Beautiful ringing chords.

@judypie 1w

Never in my life did I hear of TWO capos on a guitar! And one of them partial?? This is all too exciting for my non musical brain to comprehend 😅 But it sure sounded nice. Very grounding after sending me surfing with your first track. And I totally agree about the stress and insanity of it all 😭

@sph 2w

I relate to your words about the overall insanity. The sounds calm me down a bit (and I really hope my sore thumb will get better so that I as well can strum my 12string).

@darrylgregory 2w

A couple of Zeppelin moments in there!
Nice recording. I’ve never experimented with multiple capos.

@wehappyfew 2w

That 12 strings sounds really lush and the open tuning is great. This tune definitely sounds like a remedy for the stressful times we’re living through, and brings to mind open mountains views and clear skys (to me at least😊).

I’m planning on doing a few instrumental guitar pieces this FAWM, and this has certainly helped inspire me. 👏👏

@joshalmond 2w

Nice tone! Every note really counts here, so full of life ringing out in the room. Aces!

@srcoops 2w

Don't think I have heard a 12 string before. It has a bell-like quality to it that is pleasant to hear.

@karlsburg25 2w

i shall be forever in awe on how you create such a beautiful acoustic sound. Granted i still need to bag myself a 12 string, but again the fullness of the recording is sumptuous. And the theme of the inner calm needed at this time, is reflected beautifully in the chord movements. holding space and reflection is so important, and thank you matey for bringing some of that through your awesome ditty .

@tonyr 2w

Gorwjuss

@squirrelhavenstudios 2w

You can't really beat the sound of a 12-string guitar, can you? This is a great listen. It had me thinking of a lot of songs I love. Nice job.

@guatecoop 2w

I really love your liner notes. I love this song, too! You left a lot of space and it’s lovely. The song has such a great pace and so many beautiful details and the pace lets me hear them all. Great song!

@bijou 2w

This songs shows your incredible strength and desire for peace in a wild world. Holding space for both calm and anger is challenging but you do so with grace.

@alyxanderjames 2w

I love the sound a cut capo creates, and the 12 string just adds to that lovely openness. This is a really lovely piece, glad it's the one I'm starting my morning with today!

@mostlymediocremusic 2w

Very pretty and pretty is enough.

@nadine 2w

I completely agree to your liner notes. It is really hard to stay calm and resilient these days. But your song helps me. Your 12 string has such a pleasant sound. Can't believe that it's a one take, cause it sound so clean and poetic.

@sapient 2w

Much calm in this. A big sunrise, mist on the hills, a nice hot cupo of coffee. All the good things in life summoned by those 12 lush strings... Love it.

@kosch 2w

Such a full majestic sound you've captured - delightful. What is your mic placement set up like?
Nice meditative progression.

@mahtowin 2w

You perfectly catched the message of the title with your music!
I can relate to your statement so much!
Great guitar work here! It sounds so light and also uplifting - feels like i was watching clouds!

@engebretsen 2w

When time stop... The poetry og being a place just to be. Like forever. This is the feeling of this music. Great.

@theodamus 3w

First FAWM listen of 2025, what a delight ❤️ this is so clear and bright, it feels like skies, darkening and clearing again. Reminds me of the victor hugo quote about hope, “no more in danger than stars in the jaws of the clouds”. Keep calm, keep fighting

@youraveragejoe 3w

You and your guitar sound great together. I like the darkness and rumination to it all, with subtle changes and bright lifts that say "This isn't over yet!" Well done, and thanks for the lovely song on a Sunday morning.

@baxy 3w

paraphrasing great others
thanks god for the guitars, I'll stay right there hiding from guns
love the tone

@ccsfrogpond 3w

I enjoy the reflective tone of this song. The chords you chose create a beautiful balance between hope and concern, which resonates with me even more after reading about your inspiration for the song. Great!

@b3nut 3w

I'm feeling this one. I agree with the Page-esque comments...it's definitely got that kind of vibe.

@coolparadisoMod 3w

That’s a lovely 12 string, almost everlasting chord! Always maintain the range, just dress it up sometimes. Nice one.

@yarimurray 3w

Peaceful and edgy at the same time. Great sound and nice arrangement. I like how it ebbs and flows, getting more intense and then calming down some again. Nicely done!

@bradbrubaker 3w

Mmm...I wish I was Robert Plant doing plaintive singing atop this willow-y yet mountainous tune. (A mountain with willows on top of it, maybe?) Gorg.

@chill4matt 3w

This definitely has a tranquil feeling. And I find it difficult to be both healthy and fight (for me). Especially when fighting is what I feel like doing a lot of days. Nice song.

@ben 3w

This is the first FAWM 2025 song I've heard, and my first comment! This is really nice, relaxed and meditative, but it feels like there needs to be more done with it.

@dreamscuba 3w

Great use of capos on this 12 string... nice and spacy and Page like. I get the liner notes (my blood boils). This is a really nice instrumental with a cool droning sound. I get the sense of needing to stay fighting in this piece - very powerful..