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Hi folks been ages since I've been able to compose anything. Wife still recovering after a 3 week stay in hospital with double pneumonia. Here's an old tune of mine that won me a local tune competition 9 years ago.
It's called the far away hills and the only real tracks used are

RealTracks in song: ~980:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryWaltzCleanA-B Sw 085
:PopWaltz: a: Brushes b: Sidestick, Ride
'b' substyle patches :1 Standard Drum Kit


Have been asked to compose a couple of tunes recently so I might get some inspiration from comments
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The Far Away Hills

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Hi Graham hope all is well soon. Another great melodic tune. Very pretty. Nice to see you around. Rob

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I am so glad to hear your wife is recovering! I hope she returns to full strength soon.

I really loved this song. It definitely created the image of far off lands in my mind.

Thanks for sharing!


Cheers,
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Graham

Very pretty evocative tune. Hope your wife gets well soon.

Peter

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Graham,
I liked the way the accordion tracks harmonised, and, of course, the traditional lilt to the melody.Lovely tune.
Wishing you and your wife easier days ahead!

Robert

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Lovely track in all respects... I'm glad you posted it on YouTube.. it allowed me to visualize your localities that inspire you. I really liked the bridge area where I think you did a slight modulation into a different key.

My only suggestion would be that the drum track sounded a little bit too Oom-pa-pa-ish for the gentleness of your track maybe there's another more subtle Waltz drum beat that could be used. I'm glad I listened to your work and I'm looking forward to hearing more

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Graham, beautiful tune and great musicianship! Loved the way you handled the transition between different parts of the song! Your video used has me looking forward to my trip to your lovely country this summer! Thanks, Torrey




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Furry,

This is a really pretty song (and nice job on the video). Could see this on the soundtrack of a movie—you know the really sad, but heartwarming part of the flick, when even us guys start to tear up a little. smile Well done!

And, hey, I hope your wife is recovering well—my kind regards to the both of you.

Deej

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Originally Posted By: Rob4580
Hi Graham hope all is well soon. Another great melodic tune. Very pretty. Nice to see you around. Rob


Thanks Rob, I think the break did her the world of good, the staff in our hospital are amazing.

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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
I am so glad to hear your wife is recovering! I hope she returns to full strength soon.

I really loved this song. It definitely created the image of far off lands in my mind.

Thanks for sharing!



Thanks Ember, when she's fully recovered, I'll know I'll get regular ear bashing LOL

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Wow - this is stunning, Graham smile I have no doubt that this won a music competition. This tune is so serene and beautiful. It practically transported me to the Scotland hills.

Very well done - thanks so much for sharing!


Cheers,
Deryk
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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Graham

Very pretty evocative tune. Hope your wife gets well soon.

Peter


Thanks a million Peter

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Graham,
I liked the way the accordion tracks harmonised, and, of course, the traditional lilt to the melody.Lovely tune.
Wishing you and your wife easier days ahead!

Robert



Hi Robert, thanks for the comment & wishes.
Need to dig out my older stuff and give it new life with biab

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Hello, Graham

Very sweet music with nostalgic melody!
Both accordions are really nice which play the melody part and the obligato part.
They are very well harmonized.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Hope all is well soon.
Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Loved this tune Graham. Such a beautiful song. Well done..


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You know 'm not a true experienced musician, but you could make this a lot faster in a march rhythm and I think it would work really well.

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Welcome back Furry! Sorry to hear about your wife, at least she is in hospital getting the treatment she needs!

I really enjoyed the instrumentation used in this. The Accordion really moves through each section quite nicely. Very easy to listen to. Well done! I can see why this won the competition. smile


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Yeah, I know the drums are a bit on the loud side. I have a different system now to what I had when I mixed this originally. Everything is far superior so sadly I couldn't change the drum level


Originally Posted By: Tano Music
Lovely track in all respects... I'm glad you posted it on YouTube.. it allowed me to visualize your localities that inspire you. I really liked the bridge area where I think you did a slight modulation into a different key.

My only suggestion would be that the drum track sounded a little bit too Oom-pa-pa-ish for the gentleness of your track maybe there's another more subtle Waltz drum beat that could be used. I'm glad I listened to your work and I'm looking forward to hearing more

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Hi Shigeki, thanks for listening, and, of course the nice comments


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Hello, Graham

Very sweet music with nostalgic melody!
Both accordions are really nice which play the melody part and the obligato part.
They are very well harmonized.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Hope all is well soon.
Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Graham, I hope that you will fully recovers soon. You both are in our prayers.

This is a beautiful song. Thanx for sharing this with us.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Graham, beautiful tune and great musicianship! Loved the way you handled the transition between different parts of the song! Your video used has me looking forward to my trip to your lovely country this summer! Thanks, Torrey





Hiya Torrey thanks as always for the comments

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Pretty song Graham!! Glad to hear you are on the mend! Take care. Greg

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Lovely song, so peaceful and soothing. Great composition, you must do some more when able. I do enjoy this one!!

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