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#342553 03/30/16 11:36 AM
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This song is called "Killer", it was written in 1979 for a girl named Tina Sorrento, who never knew about it. It was always an ambitious production on the order of BeeGees/Queen, so I didn't even try to record it till now. Most instruments are BB, overdubs include vocorder, percussion, synth, lead guitars and one rhythm guitar. There are actually two drum tracks used throughout (like the Allman Brothers), they are panned left/center and right/center. This was a real challenge for my ability to build backing vocals, I'm pleased with the result.

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****** Song Summary *************
Title: Untitled Song
File:Killer3.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 126, Length (m:s)=3:25
8 bar intro, 97 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 105. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _EXPLODE.STY (Explosion British Pop)

RealTracks in song: 2609:Bass, Electric, ClassicFunkRootFiveAlex Ev 130
RealTracks in song: 2264:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm 80sBubblegumPop Ev 140
RealTracks in song: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~1435:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkGroovinChords Ev16 110
RealTracks in song: 2619:Organ, Rhythm Funk Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 1850:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGrittyMuted Ev 120
RealDrums in Song: ModernDancePop^01-a:Bass, HiHat , b:Claps, Bass
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KILLER
DmG DmGEm
FAmC Killer, she's a lady,
FDmAm She's a woman who knows the way.
FAmC Killer, she's a lady,
FDmC She's a woman who knows the way.

AmF Look at her move, she's a study in motion.
DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh
AmF Knocking them dead when she gets the notion.
DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh
AmF Easy to hold and quick to lose
AmFC She didn't choose it, she was made that way.
AmF Easy to hold and quick to lose
CDm She's always in the news and she knows it
CBb F She's got all she needs and she shows it.

C She's the queen of the angels
DmC and she flies like the wind.
AmFDm The grapevine knows all the places she's been.
C If she's looking for trouble
DmC on a night on the town,
AmFG the bad girls run when she comes around.
AmFG (2) the bad girls run
Em
FAmC Killer, she's a lady,
FDmAm she's a woman who knows the way.
FAmC Killer, she's a lady,
FDmC she's a woman who knows the way.
AmF Looking so cute, makes you Just want to hold her.
DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh.
AmF You wouldn't believe how many have told her.
DmAm (2) Ooooh yeh, ooooh yeh.

AmF Easy to smile, but short on fuse,
AmFC she didn't choose it, she was made that way.
AmF Easy to smile, but short on fuse,
CDm She's always in the news and she knows it.
CBb F She's got all she needs and she shows it.

C She's the queen of the angels
DmC and she flies like the wind.
AmFDm The grapevine knows all the places she's been.
C If she's looking for trouble
DmC on a night on the town,
AmFG (2) the bad girls_run when she comes around.
AmFG (2) the bad girls_run

CBb DmAm She's the queen of the angels, ooh yeh
CBb DmAm She's the queen of the angels, ooh yeh
CBb DmAm She's the queen of the angels, ooh yeh
DmAm DmAm(4) Ooh yeh, ooh yeh


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Great capture of the groove from that era. The cool production
showcases the vocals and the great use of RT's and the dubs.
I never cease to be amazed at the power of BiaB when artistically
used.

I suspect this production took a lot of both time and thought.

We enjoyed it.

J&B


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Great retro sound Will.
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Thanks for the kind words. I especially like the BB guitar 1435, Rhythm JazzFunkGroovinChords. It brings the disco feel, and I couldn't have played it myself. After listening to the mix in the car, I redid it with less bottom on the bass guitar.


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Great capture of the groove from that era. The cool production
showcases the vocals and the great use of RT's and the dubs.
I never cease to be amazed at the power of BiaB when artistically
used.

I suspect this production took a lot of both time and thought.

We enjoyed it.

J&B

You are right, this song took a long time. I've been spending more time on each arrangement lately, and find the involvement rewarding. I never had much confidence in my voice or musicianship, and am pleased to hear the result when I work harder at it.


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I like a lot this song. Maybe is for I was young in these years and this is the
sound I like best and that has remained in my mind.

I don't like a lot music after '90s. Is better listen to the music on the forum.

Sergio



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Brings me right back to the good old days Will ! Really a great song, sound and arrangement... Really a "Killer"


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Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen
Brings me right back to the good old days Will ! Really a great song, sound and arrangement... Really a "Killer"


thanks for the kind words Trygve, means a lot


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