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One for Macca (if you don't mind) #12618 01/31/09 06:38 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 141 J JEP OP Apprentice
OP JEP Apprentice J Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 141	Even as a young dog I was a little puzzled by We Can Work it Out by The Beatles. You know: See things my way - it will probably work out. See things your way - uh-oh... So forget about your view, 'cos life is very short, and please no fussing and fighting, my friend. During Paul McCartney's rather turbulent recent divorce, I came to think about that old song. So I tried to write a comment, which took its own direction, I guess. Here's We Can't Work it Out. This song... * is slighly bossa, * got strings and acoustic guitar though the Ketron SD2, * got Forte dxi piano, trumpet and bass * sports RealDrums, no RealTracks. * is sans backwards guitar * is right here Any comments are welcome. - Jepster www.myspace.com/thatunknownsomething

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) JEP #12619 01/31/09 11:42 PM Off-Topic
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,953 Australia	Nice one Jep! MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2024 audios on Soundcloud

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) Noel96 #12620 02/01/09 01:41 AM Off-Topic
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Ryszard Veteran Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,921 Kennesaw (Atlanta) GA	Jepper, Cool tune! (Though I expected something done by an entity called "The Killer Slugs" would be a little edgier, but that's just me.) Does anyone besides me hear echoes of The Byrds' cover of "Mr. Tambourine Man" here? Ryś P.S.: I listened to some more of your stuff and find it quite appealing. It would fit right in with what I've been listening to on Soma FM's Indie channel lately. Or maybe you're already there and I just haven't heard you yet. R. Last edited by Ryszard; 02/01/09 01:49 AM. "My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) Ryszard #12621 02/01/09 08:14 AM Off-Topic
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 20,985 Hamlin NY	Jepster, super job on this one. Great vox, harmonies and a super arrangement My goal this weekend is to move just enough each day so that no one pokes me to see if I'm dead or not. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) Ryszard #12622 02/01/09 10:22 AM Off-Topic
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Danny C. Veteran Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,705 USA	Quote: Does anyone besides me hear echoes of The Byrds' cover of "Mr. Tambourine Man" here? R. To Ry: I agree and I also here some George Benson's Masquerade (on the intro in particular) and even a bit of a Santana chord progression or two. But keep in mind when you get up in age a bit like I am you tend hear something from a past tune in almost everything listened to for the first time. In fact that is the first thought that enters my mind when this happens . . . now where did I hear that before? Then I start singing the melody to the reference tune in my head just to see how long the progressions persist. I hate that! Anyway Jep, Nice job here, in particular I like the job on the harmonies. Later, Danny C. www.dannycampo.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Danny-Campo/379776252109306?skip_nax_wizard=true The More You Drink The Better I Sound

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) Danny C. #12623 02/01/09 10:47 AM Off-Topic
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Ryszard Veteran Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,921 Kennesaw (Atlanta) GA	Quote: Then I start singing the melody to the reference tune in my head just to see how long the progressions persist. But ain't it amazing when it works? "My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) Ryszard #12624 02/01/09 11:43 AM Off-Topic
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MikeK Veteran Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,610 Buford, GA	Great tune, Jep ... love the arrangement you used... lyrics are killer!!! Cheers, Mike Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest

Re: One for Macca (if you don't mind) MikeK #12625 02/01/09 02:49 PM Off-Topic
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OP JEP Apprentice J Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 141	Thanks Noel, Ryś, Mario D, Danny C, and Mike for listening and for the kind words! Ryś, I agree. This song is not exactly mainstream Slugs material. Rather, it showcases Jepster's softer side, the one he dares to show off only when the slimey gang is getting drunk in the local dive... I never thought of We Can't Work it Out as inspired by Mr Tambourine Man, but I see that your comparison is not that far-fatched. I've had the pleasure of singing the latter song live several times in the past, so it's under my skin. Playing 12-string and lending voice to those light three part harmonies, well, it is almost as good as it gets. So maybe a shadow of a shadow of the real thing. Thanks also for pointing me to Soma FM. Mike: Glad you liked the lyrics. That's where I have to put most of the work. Otherwise, I feel that PGmusic gave me a lot of help on this one. - Jepster www.myspace.com/thatunknownsomething

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