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Walking Through A Graveyard Revisited
https://soundcloud.com/lawrence-olivier/walking-through-a-graveyard-revisited
I’m playing around with sound and genre. Robert Dean has done something similar and I enjoyed it.

RealTracks in song: ~2488:Bass, Acoustic, Bowed Held Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 2619:Organ, Rhythm Funk Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 378:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming DoubleTime Ev 088
RealDrums in Song: UrbanPopEv16Uplift^1-a:clap, b:tamb
RealTracks in song: 1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2540:Pedal Steel, Background ModernCountryDreamy16ths Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 2446:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Background SpaghettiWestern Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: ~508:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dire Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 377:Guitar, Resonator, Background Trav Ev 088
RealDrums in Song: FunkRockSync^01-a:Closed Hat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare
Three loop beat tracks
One synth bass

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Lawrence,

Yikes! Holy Cow! This is a tremendous piece of work!!! I love everything you do, but this is my absolute favorite. The groove, lyric, vocal and mix are just perfect.

Completely outstanding...

Bob

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Thank you very much Bob. I took an idea that you have used with hip hop beats. I thought that was very creative of you.

I'm so glad you liked it!

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Lawrence

That's a lot of real tracks!

Great vocals and an interesting layered backing.

Great pro sound and really clever.

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Lawrence, Always a pleasure listening to you. I love the lyrics and of course the vocals. This is a strong write with a lot of imagery. An impressive remake. Nicely done. Tom

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Very cool intro. Excellent vocal and driving back track. Loved this tune


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Cool song, sounds like it would've fit perfectly into the hbo series Treme.

Nice story lines, love the overall sound

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I love the menacing mood of this Lawrence. I always think tremolo guitar can make a track sound really cool; puts me in mind of that Robert Plant + Alkison Krauss album 'Raising Sand'. Nicely sung too.

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Originally Posted By: Skyline
puts me in mind of that Robert Plant + Alkison Krauss album 'Raising Sand'


Exactly what I had in mind! This is a great tune, Lawrence. Really compelling write, and the chorus helps keep the song from being too forebodindg. Awesome job, and very well sung!


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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Lawrence, Always a pleasure listening to you. I love the lyrics and of course the vocals. This is a strong write with a lot of imagery. An impressive remake. Nicely done. Tom


Tom often says what I'm thinking.... +1

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Lawrence

That's a lot of real tracks!

Great vocals and an interesting layered backing.

Great pro sound and really clever.

Peter
Yes, thankfully because they appear in different sections I didn't have to mix them all together. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Lawrence, Always a pleasure listening to you. I love the lyrics and of course the vocals. This is a strong write with a lot of imagery. An impressive remake. Nicely done. Tom
Tom, thank you, good to hear you liked it.

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Hi Lawrence.

Hey, that song really moves along - I'm surprised you didn't call it "Walking Through A Gruve-yard".

Kind of spooky, but at the same time infectious - once it gets under your skin you have to play it again and again...

Loved the vocal.

Excellent.

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Hi Lawrence.
Like the controlled chaos that builds with the song,
the guitars, and particularly the organ.
And of course I love graveyard songs. Mean stuff. Cheers.

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Originally Posted By: Will B - PG Music
Originally Posted By: Skyline
puts me in mind of that Robert Plant + Alkison Krauss album 'Raising Sand'


Exactly what I had in mind! This is a great tune, Lawrence. Really compelling write, and the chorus helps keep the song from being too forebodindg. Awesome job, and very well sung!


Yes! we were trying to remember what reminded us of that groove...Raising Sand, indeed.

This is a great cut from a great album that is a wonderful compilation of your work!

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool intro. Excellent vocal and driving back track. Loved this tune
Thank you again Scott.

Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Cool song, sounds like it would've fit perfectly into the hbo series Treme.

Nice story lines, love the overall sound

Kenny

Treme was a great show. I'm glad you enjoyed the song.

Originally Posted By: Skyline
I love the menacing mood of this Lawrence. I always think tremolo guitar can make a track sound really cool; puts me in mind of that Robert Plant + Alkison Krauss album 'Raising Sand'. Nicely sung too.

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Good to hear from you John. I'm glad you enjoyed the song. "Raising Sand" was some good stuff.

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Originally Posted By: Will B - PG Music
Originally Posted By: Skyline
puts me in mind of that Robert Plant + Alkison Krauss album 'Raising Sand'


Exactly what I had in mind! This is a great tune, Lawrence. Really compelling write, and the chorus helps keep the song from being too forebodindg. Awesome job, and very well sung!
Thank you very much Will.

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Lawrence, Always a pleasure listening to you. I love the lyrics and of course the vocals. This is a strong write with a lot of imagery. An impressive remake. Nicely done. Tom


Tom often says what I'm thinking.... +1
Thank you Floyd.

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Great stuff Lawrence!! Can't wait to hear the CD. Really cool lyrics, great vocal, and a wonderful track and mix! Take care. Greg

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Very good work Lawrence!
This is slightly different from your other songs but it sure has a punch to it.
Very good mixing quality also!

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Hi Lawrence.

Hey, that song really moves along - I'm surprised you didn't call it "Walking Through A Gruve-yard".

Kind of spooky, but at the same time infectious - once it gets under your skin you have to play it again and again...

Loved the vocal.

Excellent.

ROG.
Thank you for the positive comments. You made me chuckle over "Gruve-yard" lol

Originally Posted By: RichMac
Hi Lawrence.
Like the controlled chaos that builds with the song,
the guitars, and particularly the organ.
And of course I love graveyard songs. Mean stuff. Cheers.
lol, yes but it's a happy graveyard.

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Originally Posted By: Will B - PG Music
Originally Posted By: Skyline
puts me in mind of that Robert Plant + Alkison Krauss album 'Raising Sand'


Exactly what I had in mind! This is a great tune, Lawrence. Really compelling write, and the chorus helps keep the song from being too forebodindg. Awesome job, and very well sung!


Yes! we were trying to remember what reminded us of that groove...Raising Sand, indeed.

This is a great cut from a great album that is a wonderful compilation of your work!

J&B
Thank you J and B smile

Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Great stuff Lawrence!! Can't wait to hear the CD. Really cool lyrics, great vocal, and a wonderful track and mix! Take care. Greg
Thank you Greg. I'm looking forward to your CD as well.

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Very good work Lawrence!
This is slightly different from your other songs but it sure has a punch to it.
Very good mixing quality also!

Rob
Thank you. I would like to stretch out and see if I can change my style up. We'll see what happens.

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Super song. Your best song for me.
Great sound.

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