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Hi Everyone.

I've only just joined the forum, but I know all about it because I have lessons with ROG. I'm learning singing, songwriting and guitar and this is a song which I've written during the lessons.

I can play enough guitar to write the basic song, but I need help when it has to be recorded into Power Tracks, so on this one ROG is playing guitar and Alex is on bass. I've also got Josh, who you probably know, helping with backing vocals.

I Think It's Fair To Say

I think its fair to say
I got feelings, can't explain
And I sometimes get confused, but I know
One thing for sure, how much I feel for you

My heart pounds in my chest
'Cos the answer's always "yes"
And I know there's nothing now that's better
What have you done here, I'm head over heels

When something's not right
I know you'll be there by my side
And I know that nothing will change
And the feelings will just stay the same

Give me a teddy bear
But you know it won't feel warm
And it won't get up at night
To see if I locked the door or turned off the light

Thanks for listening and all comments are welcome.

Holly.


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Holly,

Welcome to the Forum! Looks like you are a good student (and ROG is a good teacher)!

Nice sound. Good job on the vocals, and I like the song! Thanks for sharing it!

Steve


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Hi Holly,
Originally Posted By: Steve Young
Welcome to the Forum! Looks like you are a good student (and ROG is a good teacher)!
Nice sound. Good job on the vocals, and I like the song! Thanks for sharing it!


+1 from me.

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Ditto on the + 1 and above comments.

I too enjoyed your lyrics and vocals..


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Holly,
ROG and the gang can certainly lay down a song,
Music Prof seems to be a little hit factory nestled in the beauty that is York.

The drums sound really nice, how are they done?? Are they live, Real Drums or programmed with samples?

+1 to the other comments,

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Originally Posted By: Steve Young
Holly,

Welcome to the Forum! Looks like you are a good student (and ROG is a good teacher)!

Nice sound. Good job on the vocals, and I like the song! Thanks for sharing it!

Steve


+1 I enjoyed it very much Holly.

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Wow Holly, what a sensational entrance to the Forums.

Welcome, and if there's more where that came from, we can't wait for you to share!

Great arrangement, great vocals, great guitar work and harmonies.

Just Great!!!


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It's all been said, great job!

I will be looking for more.

Welcome to the forum!

Later,

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Originally Posted By: gibson
Holly,
The drums sound really nice, how are they done?? Are they live, Real Drums or programmed with samples?
Alyn


Hi Alyn - Because Holly recorded this during the lessons, we used our drum synth. It's basically a sample player using our own samples and programmed up in MIDI.

Holly - Well, I liked this a lot, but you already knew that! Time to start working on the follow-up.

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Hello Holly & Rog !


I am a little late to the party
but luckily it is not about "sero
venientibus ossa" "bones for those
who arrive late" if I still remember
anything from my latin studies (LOL)!
In any case my congrats to all involved
for a most enjoyable performance !:)


Cheers
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A very catchy song, well done Holly and backing!
Holly you have a knack with hooks, well done. I look forward to hearing more. cool


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Thanks Rog,
Nice samples and programming!

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Holly,

This is terrific. If this is the "beginning" of your writing and recording efforts, I can't wait to see where it goes from here!

Nice sound and very catchy!

Keep it up!

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Holly,
this is an absolutely wonderful first song on the forum! I bow to you and to your masterful teacher!

Now I think you and the other students should be bugging ROG to set up a USA vacation with gigs planned all along the itinerary to pay for the trip.

;-)

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Nice job on the song.....

However.... a few nits

The vocals could stand to come up a fair amount in the mix. I found them very hard to hear.

I would be careful with the vocal doubling. If not done right it sounds amateurish and unprofessional. It's possible to do good vocal doubling at home and in smaller studios, but many people simply don't get it right.

Which tracks in it are BB/RB?


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+1 Holly! You've set the bar very high for yourself with this one. I'm anxious to hear your next offering.

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Originally Posted By: Pat Marr
Holly,
this is an absolutely wonderful first song on the forum! I bow to you and to your masterful teacher!

Now I think you and the other students should be bugging ROG to set up a USA vacation with gigs planned all along the itinerary to pay for the trip.

;-)


Thank you very much smile I think thats a good idea lol :P


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Hi everyone,

Just to say thanks for all the great comments I'm constantly trying to work on new things and improve my skills so I look forward to adding more onto the site!

Many Thanks!


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Hi Holly,

I'm incredibly late to the party with this song. Sorry.

I'm sitting here listening as I type ...

Ooooooooo .... I like it smile

Here are some of the thoughts that have popped into my head: "very clear voice", "excellent singing", "well designed and catchy melody", "Josh's harmony works real well", "love those moments of descending bass line", "ROG's productions are incredible".

You should be very proud of your work. In addition, everyone involved has my enthusiastic round of applause for a great job!

Definitely more please smile
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