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I posted this song as an entry for the Rock AND the singer songwriter xtra style competition .... together .... in one song, a gibsonisation+. The original song is from a few years ago so I put the vocals and solo wavs into BIAB and experimented. There are 3 styles although the RTs overlap. At one stage everything is playing, which was a nightmare to mix!
Solo is me on Les Paul through line 6 UX2 Toneport
I also feel a little relevant to the posts Phil Spector/Wall of sound and Multi-Style suggestions
This song started me off on a mix and match marathon and I now have 3 others, less loud, which made the choice of which to post very hard. It started life being called "Her Mum" for some reason but is now:
Echo round your mind

****** Song Summary *************
Title: her mum
File:echo EQUINOX.SGU
Key=Am , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=2:56
No intro. 66 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 66. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 818 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0)
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _EQUINOX.STY (Equinox Sw16 Funky Folk)

RealTracks in style: 701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2519:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BoomChickSlowHighJoe Sw16 085 (Simple)
RealTracks in style: 1581:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Folkie16ths Sw16 085
RealTracks in song: 668:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SouthernRock Ev 085 (B:steady)
RealDrums in style: FunkHalfNoteSync: a: Snare, Kickb: Busy Kick

****** Song Summary *************
Style is _VOLCANO.STY (Volcano Thrash Rock w Jazz Solo)

RealTracks in style: 1009:Bass, Electric, HardRockThrash Ev 085 directinput
RealTracks in style: 1155:Organ, B3, Rhythm Reggae Ev16 100
RealTracks in style: 642:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrashHollow Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 639:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 668:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SouthernRock Ev 085 (B:steady)
RealTracks in style: 2603:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JazzRock16thsJon Ev16 090
RealDrums in style: RockModernSyncEv16^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

****** Song Summary *************
Style is _BROKEN.STY (Broken Neoclassical Metal)

RealTracks in style: 1009:Bass, Electric, HardRockThrash Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2336:Viola, Background, Pop Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealTracks in style: 639:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 642:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrashHollow Ev 085
Loop in Song: AcousticDrumFullKit\Metal - gl_tomtoms100a ev16.wav
RealTracks in style: 2338:Violin, Background, PopLow Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealDrums in style: RockThrashHalfTimeEv16^9-a:Snare , Tom Groove , b:Snare, Open HiHat
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you do not love a woman cos she's beautiful
she is beautiful because you are in love with her
love takes off the masks that we fear we cant live without
we know we cannot live within

im in love with you cos i need you
and i need you cos im in love with you
sometimes the heart sees what is hidden to the eye
cos where there is love there is life

it was not my ear into which you whispered
it was not my ear it was my heart
it was not my lips that you kissed my darling but my soul
and at the touch of love, poets words I write

tell me who admires you and who loves you
and i will tell you just exactly who you are
there is nothing which can hide or prevent love for long
or disguise it if it is not there

SOLO

we all suffer from the misconception that exists
that perfection should always be there
it does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does
and if you judge people you show contempt for love

you do not love a woman cos she's beautiful
she is beautiful because you are in love with her
a small degree of hope is enuff to cause love
and my words echo round in your mind


I hope you enjoy

Alyn

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Very cool tune Alyn. Excellent guitar. Excellent lyric and vocal


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Alyn
That was really interesting and most enjoyable. Nice guitar and I liked the chord progression(s).
Good one.

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Good song! Nice work on the guitar too, very melodic playing.

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Another classic rocker in your inimitable style!!

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I liked that a lot. Great composition.

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Alyn,

Another "lost Beatles song". Like John wrote one for Ringo to sing... (you've done that before...written Ringo's song...)

OK. You win. Most RTs in one song. No competing with that.

You are on a tear. Keep it up! You need us. We need you.

"love takes off the masks that we fear we cant live without" ... you are such a softie...

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Definitely enjoyable and a cool solo too!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alyn,

Another "lost Beatles song". Like John wrote one for Ringo to sing... (you've done that before...written Ringo's song...)

OK. You win. Most RTs in one song. No competing with that.

You are on a tear. Keep it up! You need us. We need you.

"love takes off the masks that we fear we cant live without" ... you are such a softie...

floyd


Floyd and I are always connected. I immediately thought Lennon, and I love Lennon!! This is one of my faves of yours. Great musical changes and really creative, clever, and deep lyrics. I am one of your biggest fans!! Take care. Greg

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Originally Posted By: Scottt709
Very cool tune Alyn. Excellent guitar. Excellent lyric and vocal


Cheers Scott, thanks for listening

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Alyn
That was really interesting and most enjoyable. Nice guitar and I liked the chord progression(s).
Good one.

Peter

Cheers Peter,

SO glad you stopped by to listen

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Good song! Nice work on the guitar too, very melodic playing.


thanks for the praise for the playing, coming from an excellent player like yourself!

glad you enjoyed

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Alyn, Great idea to combine these styles. Really nice guitar parts. Cool arrangement and vocal. I always enjoy your offerings and this is no exception. Tom

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One of my favs of yours Alyn!

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We have to weigh in also on the Lennon feel...thought that immediately. White Album lost cut.

Got so busy reading the RT list that I had to restart the song several times!

Sheeesh....put me in front of a DAW with more than 6-8 tracks and I'm doing nothing but pirouettes.

This is fascinating all the way around...the vocal, the lyric and the amazing production and it sounds superb on our sound system.

Another keeper, indeed.

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Alyn,

Yet another terrific creation. I always find it enjoyable listening to your music. It's pretty amazing how you managed to find three styles that work so well together! Impressive.

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Originally Posted By: Azwel
I liked that a lot. Great composition.


Thanks Azwell and welcome!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alyn,

Another "lost Beatles song". Like John wrote one for Ringo to sing... (you've done that before...written Ringo's song...)

OK. You win. Most RTs in one song. No competing with that.

You are on a tear. Keep it up! You need us. We need you.

"love takes off the masks that we fear we cant live without" ... you are such a softie...

floyd


Aw Shucks *circles foot on the floor in an embarrassed manner whilst blushing*
yup we need each other on this forum to keep us all on our toes!

thanks floyd

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Originally Posted By: Rob Meulman
Definitely enjoyable and a cool solo too!

Rob


Thanks Rob,
I enjoyed doing it and even went WOW myself when I 1st heard the final product

Thanks for listening

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Floyd and I are always connected. I immediately thought Lennon, and I love Lennon!! This is one of my faves of yours. Great musical changes and really creative, clever, and deep lyrics. I am one of your biggest fans!! Take care. Greg


Thanks Greg, I am humbled by the comparison to Lennon.
The chords came relatively quickly compared to the lyrics which were so much harder to get right.
I always look forward to your new songs.

best wishes mate

Alyn

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