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Due to lack of inspiration, I have not posted anything for a month or two. While waiting for that light-bulb moment I tossed this together last weekend. Hopefully the new year will be somewhat brighter in terms of creativity. YEARBOOK BIAB Style: PLEAT.STY 3119:Bass, Acoustic, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085; Rev 22. (Replaced the 2903 Bluesy Bass that came with the style) 1839:Piano, Acoustic Rhythm, Pop Modern GrooveA-B Ev 16 085; Rev 33. Drums1: Real Drums=Folk16thsSlowBRushes; Rev 55 3394:Guitar, Acosutic Rhythm SingerSongwriterSync Ev16 070 (Rev 44) ADDED: 2553:Guitar Acoustic Fingerpicking Songwriter16thsHigh Ev16 075 (Rev 39) 2552:Guitar Acoustic Fingerpicking Songwriter16ths Ev16 075 (Rev 55) Drums2: Real Drums=ShakerFolkEv16 (Rev 60) Other tracks: Ibanez Concord 696 steel-string acoustic Takamine CG1CE nylon-string acoustic (bars 1-6, 31-36, 61-67). Recorded through Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface and Reaper DAW. Reverb, delay and doubling added via VST plugin. Reason 11 "Orkester Sounds" Glockenspiel 3.0 Mark-tree sound effect I used real instruments for the 6-bar lead-ins and outro mainly because I was unable to get BIAB to interpret the B11 and Amaj9 chords the way I wanted and partly because I think five guitars naturally have to be better than three. LYRICS: Yearbook I go up to the attic in my house just yesterday Looking for some things to sell, or junk, or give away I come across a yearbook from long, long ago Then I'm looking at a photo of a girl I used to know I take it to the dormer just to get a better look The years are melting quickly as I scrutinize that book It's like we're back in school and I find to my surprise An old, familiar feeling as I gaze into her eyes I was senior boy that year and she was senior girl And I regarded her as my best friend in the world I thought we had a future but then ‘life’ intervened And one day she was nowhere to be seen... I had a job that summer, it took me all across the state I come back in September and I rush up to her gate I'd spent some time rehearsing all the things I longed to say Then her neighbors tell me that they moved three-thousand miles away. Then I learn she didn't leave a forwarding address Just why she didn't tell me -- I am left to second-guess In all my years of searching I've not a single thing to show Whatever, ever happened to that girl I used to know? I was senior boy that year and she was senior girl And I regarded her as my best friend in the world I thought we had a future but then ‘life’ intervened And one day she was nowhere to be seen... © 2021 all rights reserved
My music may not set the world on fire but if it causes a glow in just one person's heart, it has all been worthwhile 
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Really pretty song!!! I like sentimental stories, and this is a very good one Brian!! I think the band works great!! Merry Xmas!! Take care. Greg
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I'll second that! Much enjoyed. So relatable - who hasn't dug out the old yearbook. Sounds good here and what a nice voice you have.
Josie
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Hello Brian
An absolutely fantastic song
It really creates a very thoughtful mood
Your singing melts with this song
Very impressive
Just as great is the use of your guitars
A very great sound
All in all a TOP song
Thanks for sharing
I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a good and healthy start into the new year 2022.
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Hi Ghostgum,
that's absolutely beautiful. Nice lyrics, melody and backing track. And very pleasent vocals - I do like your voice a lot.
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022.
Kind regards,
Stefan
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Terrific nostalgia piece, you did a great job with it. Singing, writing and production were all excellent to my ears.
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Hi, Brian. While waiting for that light-bulb moment I tossed this together last weekend.Sounds like you should do less searching for inspiration and more time tossing things together. Then I learned she didn't leave a forwarding addressOuch! Excellent line. Love the instrumental after the chorus. A perfect example of how less can be more. Like this one a lot.
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Thanks, Greg. All the best to you!
My music may not set the world on fire but if it causes a glow in just one person's heart, it has all been worthwhile
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Thanks, Josie.
I never had an actual yearbook but I do have a class photo with a picture of the girl in question.
When it came time for us to go to boarding school, I was packed off to the one in Kuala Lumpur to join my siblings; she went to Singapore (230 miles away) and I never saw her again.
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Thanks, Andi. And may you and yours enjoy a wonderful Christmas also
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Thanks, Stefan. Merry Christmas to you too!
My music may not set the world on fire but if it causes a glow in just one person's heart, it has all been worthwhile
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Hi Brian,
I really enjoyed this song - great vocals and excellent mix.
Well Done
Best Regards
Nigel
Nigel Spiers
Christchurch, New Zealand
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More guitars ... much better than more cowbells Lightbulb moment or not it certainly works -- almost a Jim Croce feel. Your emotive vocal well carried the sentimental lyric and the Band plus sounded very nice. Enjoyed it ... and the reflective moments. J&B
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[A perfect example of how less can be more.[/quote] Looking at it from another perspective, that part was where I was little short on ideas  Have a great Christmas!
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Thanks, Nigel. May Christmas and the New Year exceed your expectations. This year certainly exceeded mine - two songs just made the short list in the Australian Songwriters annual competition. Won't hear if they made it into the top 10 until February but I live in hope
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almost a Jim Croce feel. J&B Always a big fan of Jim. Another great talent who left us too soon.
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Lovely melody.
Excellent vocal performance.
Poignant lyrics. Good job of storytelling.
Love the guitar sound you created.
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Thanks, ES.
Appreciate your comments. Looking forward to some great songs from you in 2022.
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Haha. 5 guitars are better than 3. YEP! I really like your changes in this one, Ghostgum. Excellent lyrics and wonderful vocal, too. 2022 is going to be a good year for you, I'm sure. This song shows a large amount of creativity that cannot be denied.
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Thanks, Marty.
I'm expecting no less from you in 2022 (based on what I heard in two of your recent offerings The Price and Sojourn Soldier. Very thought-provoking).
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