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https://soundcloud.com/user-564042721/not-mine-to-give

I remixed this song to try to address the panning problem with the vocal tracks ( thanks to Floyd I`m now paying attention to that when recording)- I also added a unison voice to the last verses.
I`d be interested to hear whether folks find it too long; I`ve sometimes finished the song on a repeat of the 1st verse rather than singing the 1st chorus again- any other thoughts welcome as well.
Written for my niece on a camping trip down the W coast
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Style is _CMPFMDF.STY (Campfire, Medium Fingerpicking)

RealTracks in song: ~2478:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~1119:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~618:Fiddle, Background Allis Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 1877:Fiddle, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120

Not Mine To Give
( July 2001,by Robert Cordrey)


V1
I would give you the sand dollar
I walked for miles to find today
tell every star lovelier by far
are the freckles on your face
V2
all my rights my songs my nights `til I`m gone
are yours to command
even my secret wish with a butterfly kiss
I would place into your hands

C1
But the majesty of the cloud pine tree
the rose of Oregon`s sweet perfume
the mystery of a coyote`s call
to the shy crescent moon
and the magic of each breath you draw
from heaven`s well to live
that`s not mine to give

V3
I will write your name in campfire smoke
sing you a lullaby
run around making silly sounds
try to catch you a firefly

V4
I promise to refrain from mentioning the name
of that boy down the road
hold your secret fears my shirt for your tears
play tag with you when I`m old

C2
But the majesty of the wide blue sea
singing you softly to your bed
the mystery of the great star wheel
drops of dew on a spider web
and the magic of your own heart deep
the drum you dance to as you live
that`s not mine to give

rpt V1&C1

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Hi Robert,

It's a really nice song and we like the fiddle solo!
About the vocals:
The lead vocal needs a little bit more articulation, the harmony vocal could be a little less loud.
But all in all.. well done!

Rob and Anne-Marie


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
http://rnam.net/


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I thought the lyrics were very poetic in a folky way.

I liked the vocal harmony .. who is the female singer?

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Pat,
Thank you - the harmony is from the Helicon feature so I`m pleased it sounded real!

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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Robert,

It's a really nice song and we like the fiddle solo!
About the vocals:
The lead vocal needs a little bit more articulation, the harmony vocal could be a little less loud.
But all in all.. well done!

Rob and Anne-Marie


Hi Rob & Anne-Marie,

I`m glad you liked the song and agree with your take on the vocals.
I had so much BiaB teething trouble recording the lead that after remixing to get them more in the centre, the volume had dropped way down and I considered starting again. If I do record this again I will transpose up a little as there are parts of the chorus that feel too bassy for my voice.
Cheers,
Robert

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Nice! The imagery would make for a great video.

We enjoyed it.

J&B

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Hey, I love these lyrics. Really nice production!!! I truly enjoyed this.

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Janice & Bud,
Thank you -I have some photos from that trip so would like to follow up on the video idea sometime.

David,
I`m glad you enjoyed the song... its especially encouraging to get positive endorsements on the lyrics from a craftsman.

Robert

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Hi Robert,

poetic lyrics. Nice arrangement.
The Helicon harmonies sound quite natural.
Enjoyable listen. Regards to your niece.

Guenter

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Thanks Guenter,
I`m pleased with the Helicon results so far-particularly as I find singing harmonies myself a challenge.

Robert

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