Back to the Days Official Video

[@SkyeGuy]

WOW. This makes you an insta-add to my favourite musicians list. (Of which there is an actual terrifyingly long list: jameswcoleman.tumblr.com/myfavorites Putting you right next to Brett Raymond.) I found you a while back through searching up Brett Raymond, and I'm absolutely gobsmacked with this jazz-pop perfection on display here. I'm gonna say it: There's an absolute oversaturation of middle-of-the-road work for music & music videos out there right now, but this has SO much craft & care put into it. The colour grading (at least I'm assuming you had to do work there), the very subtle dirty film grain applied (or even the 8mm frame in certain shots), delicious shot composition (I'm particularly fond of the snapping fingers/thumbs up in the air-- don't know how you got that shot without it being overexposed)... also, holy cow, Grant & Neal did a bang-up job with that dolly zoom at 0:29! This is just absolute joy-- it's impressive that you could write such an uncynical song without it seeming manufactured or disingenuous. (But I don't think a person who waves so cheerfully to a passing car like that would be able to be "fake", hahaha.) 0:55 & 1:35's tight chromatic harmony hit was NUTRITIOUS. Can't get over the progression switch-up with that wonderful Gbmaj7/9 to Ebm7 (I don't understand chords very well, haha, I'm trying my best to figure out what they are so I can talk about them.) -- what a GREAT recolouring, or the Amaj7-Abm7-Gbmaj7 to end that chorus. And that 70s-style SUSTAIN (Gb6sus4... ?) at 1:53, YEHHHboi. And last but not least, that stinkin' augmented chord-- what is it, a Daug with a sharp 11th?!! (I take a small amount of joy in the fact I finally recognized something as an augmented chord before playing it on the piano this time. [... also, is that a baby playing the synth? Is it... your baby? Talented baby.]) Love the sharp piano in the right channel in the final refrain-- excellent mixing choice. Absolute bliss with earphones on to cap off the song. (Also, I thought for SURE your camera crew was IN the Bunch Bike the whole time-- I guess they were actually just VERY closely following you in, what... an open trunk? Unsure.) Thank you SO much for listing all your equipment in the description, I super-needed that. This is one of the first videos I've seen made by a non-professional crew that I've felt really looks cinematic. Like, if this played in a movie theatre, it would look up to snuff, you know? How much would you say was filmed with the Canon c200 (which looks to be MAD EXPENSIVE) and how much was filmed with the Canon EOS R (which looks to be more affordable)? What kind of grain overlay did you use? And finally, I know most cameras are nothing without good lenses. What kinds of lenses did you use? Sorry for all the questions, hahaha, you've just given me a lot of hope that I might be able to achieve the right "look" on a budget. Much much appreciated, all the very best! And you're definitely creating, inspiring, entertaining AND glorifying God. 'Cause we both know He's creative. ;)

[@pjbeck6744]

Amen amen and AMEN to the things you noticed, as did I and commented. This really is my summer anthem!! “Let’s go back......💜

[@dankidd9006]

Probably my favorite of your songs. I find myself singing it all the time.

[@zai_and_ron]

thanks to a ad i found a new favorite song

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

You don't know how honored I am that you're here. If you haven't heard it yet, I'd love for you to hear my new album that came out a few weeks ago. I hope you enjoy! guyricheygibbons.bandcamp.com/album/in-this-moment

[@Kidsdowelliftheycan]

Love your playlist. The Gray Havens are just amazing...I go for weeks listening to nothing but them. Switchfoot is one band my kids never fought on roadtrips. Billie and her bro are shockingly talented.

[@LOYLDOYL]

Guy puts the G in Genius...

[@simonanderson3768]

I wish I could like this more then just once. Legit, top song mate!

[@superjay1125]

The amazing fact about this is that I live around him

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

Whaaa!?! Hello neighbor!

[@tannergoodwin3938]

Very nice Guy! Loving the solo on the keys! I'm liking the vibe!

[@meganflinders8387]

This is the most brilliant way I’ve seen a one-man band presented! Love the song! Love the video! Love the way I feel after watching- thank you Guy!!

[@kennedymckenzie4017]

Saw your QR code, cool advertising bro👍

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

You’re telling me it’s working!? 😂 thanks for the comment! Check out my new album if you liked Back to the Days. Thank you! :) guyricheygibbons.bandcamp.com/album/in-this-moment

[@donquixotemom]

Ummmm LOVE this 💟

[@coldramen6912]

This song gives me chills! It’s soooo well done 👌

[@Theepineappleking]

Oh my goodness, it's gold! I need more!!! PS. It's DEFINITELY an elliptical

[@gibbrook]

I LOVE THIS SONG! And I think it’s an elliptical cart 😉

[@BRich057]

Your what like to call an AIO all in one. Your voice, music, lyrics, and your videos are all nostalgically professional. I love it..! Thank you for you:

[@aubreahooper2176]

Stellar song, so fun to listen to! Visual masterpiece! The world needs more of this goodness, PLEASE keep ‘em coming!

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

Thank you! I'll keep em coming if you keep coming back! ;)

[@mzzphit]

smiling fab, refreshing! well done guy, from a professional songwriter

[@TheHawksFlock]

Guy! This is amazing as always. My kids love it. Makes me want to have a jam session (like when we were younger 😉)

[@pjbeck6744]

And love from the Orem Hatch Clan!💜

[@donnagibbons234]

This is awesome Guy! Love you! ♥️

[@rokagibbons7625]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

😘 You’re AWESOME!!!

[@pjbeck6744]

So much talent in your Gibbons family. So fun to see next generations pick up the lead of the grandparents and Aunts and Uncle. A real joy to see!

[@Parkerdonat]

Great tune!

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

Thank you!

[@ciaratenneydike1653]

This brought a genuine smile to my face! This is what my world needs!

[@connorfulkmusic1603]

I like the classic Rhodes keyboard sound. What do you use?

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

Thanks for watching, Connor! Much appreciated! I'm using Keyscape a bit on this track, the main keyboard is a Wurli 200a emulation and then a wing tac piano sound on the piano and the guitar solo sound is actually an amplified Clavinet preset from Keyscape as well. If you haven't, check out Spectrasonics! They are incredibly good at what they do. All the best! Thx

[@connorfulkmusic1603]

Guy Richey Gibbons Yes, I have heard Keyscape has some great patches. Keep up the good work!

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

Is he riding an elliptical or a shopping cart? Vote now.

[@BunchBikes]

Shopping cart. Definitely

[@donquixotemom]

How is this accomplished either wayyyy??

[@LOYLDOYL]

An elliptical shopping cart obviously

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

@@LOYLDOYL haha

[@BRich057]

Looks like a big flat cart from a hardware store. I still love riding on them. Specially when my nieces & nephews are with me.