I'd suggest the bass line in Games People Play is very much locked in with the chords. For example, the piano and guitars are playing: Bm Bm Am Bm A G A6 ... And the bass part is: B B A B A G A ... That said, I agree with your analysis. There are a lot of songs where I think the bass is playing some sort of root & fifth sort of thing. Then I actually listen, and... nope. Not locked into the kick drum at all, but it just works. It just blows me away what the bass player is doing, and I'd never even noticed. But that's the point, right?
Love that ambient music, Mario! This is a very lovely trip. Lots of soft flowing tones that I really enjoy! You've got everything from the woodwinds to the ahhs. John
Hey, Marty! How incredibly true! You are spot on with this well crafted song...and so pertinent to our times. How many of us are really paying attention and staying aware? John
Hey, Bob! Thank you very much! I'm pleased that you liked it so well. I know Lora, who wrote the lyrics, will be pleased, too. The vocalist, Liv Clark, is on FiveRR. Other vocalists I use are Sofi Berro from Five RR on "Just Another Weekend," Marilyn Simone from AirGigs on "I'm Not Coming Back," and Solohead from Airgigs on "Summer Day." Instead of scrolling around, you can find all my songs on my web page: https://www.johnwalradt.com/music/index.html John Hey, Mario! Great to see you again! Thank you for you pleasant trip back to the 70s with that song. I hope the 60s, 70s, and 80s styles of songwriting come back! John
To shlind , have a look at Strum GS 2 I've happily used it for years. ................................... Izzy.
Another +1 for Strum GS2. I also have used it for years. But if one is going to buy it wait for a sale. Most of the time one can get it for half price.
The half price sales happen every time they release a new preset bank for one of their apps. The new preset bank plus all of the existing banks and the associated full app are all 50% off. Strum GS-2 has gotten a couple of new preset banks recently. Check their website regularly. They post each new preset bank at the top of the home page. Applied Acoustics Systems
David, Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. And many thanks for listening to both version. I am really glad you like this tune, the vocalist and the players. I also wish I could get real strings. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Bud, Janice, and Peter, Great production! A very hard blues song. Doubling Janis 2016 and Janis 2026 is a very nice idea. It's a wonderful doubling. Peter's guitar and harmonica are fantastic too. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Hello Mick, This is a lovely pop ballad with a jazz feel. The opening chord progression is great. The use of MIDI instead of RealTracks also fits this song well. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
David, Excellent song! The interplay between the vocal solo and the duet is fantastic. The use of MIDI gives this song a special flavor. I also often use MIDI myself because it brings a sense of satisfaction to the production process. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Noel, Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. And many thanks for listening to both version. I am really glad you like this tune, the vocalist and the players. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
B.D., Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. I am really glad you like this tune, the vocalist and my arrangement. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Bob(rsdean), Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. I am really glad you like this tune. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
To shlind , have a look at Strum GS 2 I've happily used it for years. ................................... Izzy.
Another +1 for Strum GS2. I also have used it for years. But if one is going to buy it wait for a sale. Most of the time one can get it for half price.
To shlind , have a look at Strum GS 2 I've happily used it for years. re TONALIC. I used the free version to add guitar parts on my song broke down fine FWIW, I found it to be easy to use and was greatly impressed with it. The full version is via subscription which is something that I will have to debate as I prefer to buy outright. IMO Celemony are on to a winner with Tonalic. cheers Izzy.
Something new from The Kill Branch Studio. A little reflection on my life. I decided this time to use everything from BB rather than to play any of the tracks myself. Of course I really wanted to play the piano and the guitars but I stuck with the plan. This 100% pure organic. The band: Real Tracks Bass 3501 Acoustic Guitars 368 & 1676 Solo Guitar 3505 Piano 2045 Fiddle 2028 Steel 2542 Dobro 3073 & 2042 B3 688 Drums Nashville Power Radio Ballad with generous editing Vocals Me Enjoy! Lucky Man Lyrics: Copyright by Herb Hartley 2026 Woke up with the sunrise over that old hill, Coffee on the porch, got some time to kill. Ain't got much, but I got what I need, Simple life's a blessing, nothings guaranteed Truck's a bit rusty, runs a little lean, Dogs in the yard, they ain't too mean. Kids in the kitchen, laughin' with their maw, Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, I've got it all. Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan. Family that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man. People know me everywhere I go Some moving fast and others slow Got my roots down deep that's what I know Hell yeah I'm a lucky man Neighbors wave when I drive into town, Small talk and smiles, never let you down. Church bell rings, calls us to pray, Count your blessings, each and every day. Seasons change, but the love remains, Through the good times, heartaches, joy and pain. From the front porch swing to the promised land, Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan. Love that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man People know me everywhere I go Some moving fast and others slow Got my roots down deep that's what I know Hell yeah I'm a lucky man [solo electric guitar] Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan. Love that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan. Love that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man Hell Yeah, I'm a lucky man. Comments appreciated if you would like to chime in.
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