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Song number 14 from Chris and myself, back to the blues for this one What Could I Do? This is actually a 16 bar blues for those that care about such things, with a middle-8. The band: Drums - BluesRockSlowEv8 Bass - 572 Organ - 673 I played the guitar parts, lead guitar played on a strat and two rhythm guitar parts played on my tele. Still tweaking the mix, any comments pro and con appreciated! What could I do (lyrics by Chris Spruit) Verse1Some times in heaven Some nights in hell dark clouds are raining on me on a sunny day kind of trouble sometimes so dizzy in mind in case I lose you what could I do Verse2There is no religion no kind of a spell there’s nothing strong enough oh no to heal that pain if you would walk out the door Leave me on the floor in case I lose you what else can I do Middle-8My friends say I’m crazy but they don’t understand it would be driving me crazy would driving me mad if you would leave me and walk out of that door In THAT case , darling leave morphine on the floor SoloVerse3No I can’t stand it If you run around somewhere down the town NO NO it’s bringing me down kind of stupid sometimes unfair and so blind cause if you leave me what could I do Outro/vampSong is also up on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blue-attitude/what-could-i-do-featuring-chris-spruit
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Now that is cool. A traditional 16 bar, albeit not heard as much as the 12, combined with a bridge. It works for us! Seems like I remember an early Stones song that was similar. Heck given my ole age memory it might be a common structure  A couple of Tele tracks and a Strat track -- hard to go wrong in our book with that particularly when they are played this sweet. Love the tone also. The mix sounds really good on our KRK's. The fine vocal is sitting, to our ears, right where it oughta be and the drums sound great. Kudos on a fine production that features top notch playing and vocals! J&B
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Dave,
This sizzles along nicely - I enjoyed everything about it.
Nice dark twist in the lyrics in the middle8:
if you would leave me
and walk out of that door
In THAT case , darling
leave morphine on the floor
On my headset I did think the lead guitar could come up a little on the solo... which is great as I`d expect from you.
Robert
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Dave
Great song - superbly played and sung.
Really enjoyed this one.
Peter
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Excellent blues tune. Awesome vocal. Awesome guitar work. Very cool tone
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Now that is cool. A traditional 16 bar, albeit not heard as much as the 12, combined with a bridge. It works for us! Seems like I remember an early Stones song that was similar. Heck given my ole age memory it might be a common structure A couple of Tele tracks and a Strat track -- hard to go wrong in our book with that particularly when they are played this sweet. Love the tone also. The mix sounds really good on our KRK's. The fine vocal is sitting, to our ears, right where it oughta be and the drums sound great. Kudos on a fine production that features top notch playing and vocals! J&B I think back in the day you would hear more 16 bar, and also 8 bar blues. These days 12 bar seems to be what everyone thinks of when they talk about a blues progression. Thanks for the comments on the mix, especially about the vocal! Working with a vocalist is a relativity new experience for me, and I'm always trying to get better at that aspect of mixing.
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Great Jammin' Blues!! Guitar parts are amazing-one could happily drown in that sound. Vocal is good. I feel the vocal is a little too wet and buried. Awesome blues!! Take care. Greg
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Dave, anyone that likes blues should love this. You really had a wonderful full sound with minimal BIAB backing. Guitars all sounded great and played skillfully! Good work all the way around. Thanks, Torrey.
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Hello, Dave
What a cool tune.
Superbly played and sung.
Usually I haven't so often listen to Blues songs, but this song is great.
As Janice & Bud said, it also reminds me of early Stones songs.
Very enjoyable listen.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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Dave,
This sizzles along nicely - I enjoyed everything about it.
Nice dark twist in the lyrics in the middle8:
On my headset I did think the lead guitar could come up a little on the solo... which is great as I`d expect from you.
Robert Thanks, Robert!
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Dave
Great song - superbly played and sung.
Really enjoyed this one.
Peter Thanks for taking the time to listen and leave a comment Peter, I appreciate it! Excellent blues tune. Awesome vocal. Awesome guitar work. Very cool tone Thanks Scott, I'm happy you liked it!
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Dave/Chris...
NICE "commercial blues" song (that's a compliment, btw). Really "in the pocket" - catchy blues - an accomplishment.
Nice drum opening.
Gorgeous guitar work!
Good vocal. I disagree with Greg (that does not happen often!) - the vocal doesn't sound "too wet" or "buried" to me (just the opposite, in fact) - though perhaps you have remixed (?)... BUT...that is how I would describe the guitar - it sounds "too far away" to me - it is SUCH a terrific guitar track - it should be "up with the vocal" (I think). The bass could use a bit more "punch" (but, that is always subjective). These are, of course, all just suggestions.... 'cause I really like this...
A very good listen...
fj
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Great Jammin' Blues!! Guitar parts are amazing-one could happily drown in that sound. Vocal is good. I feel the vocal is a little too wet and buried. Awesome blues!! Take care. Greg Thanks for the listen, Greg! Personally I like the way the vocal is sitting in the mix, too upfront and it can start to sound like karaoke. But, I appreciate the comment! Dave, anyone that likes blues should love this. You really had a wonderful full sound with minimal BIAB backing. Guitars all sounded great and played skillfully! Good work all the way around. Thanks Torrey! Less is more when it comes to blues I think.
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Dave/Chris...
NICE "commercial blues" song (that's a compliment, btw). Really "in the pocket" - catchy blues - an accomplishment.
Nice drum opening.
Gorgeous guitar work!
Good vocal. I disagree with Greg (that does not happen often!) - the vocal doesn't sound "too wet" or "buried" to me (just the opposite, in fact) - though perhaps you have remixed (?)... BUT...that is how I would describe the guitar - it sounds "too far away" to me - it is SUCH a terrific guitar track - it should be "up with the vocal" (I think). The bass could use a bit more "punch" (but, that is always subjective). These are, of course, all just suggestions.... 'cause I really like this...
A very good listen...
fj Awesome feedback Floyd, thanks very much! No, I haven't remixed yet. We have house guests at the moment that is seriously cutting into my music time :p I will check the reverb on the guitar, might have overdid that. I will also see about adding some punch to the bass. Thanks again!
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Very cool indeed Dave, love it. Great guitar work. Great song, powerful sounds.
As you can already see, different ears offer different tweaks! My ears are old, so that influences my small comments on the mix. I found the lead vocal muffled and would up the EQ 'air' at around 12kHz to put a bit of sparkle there. The bass is too quiet compared to the very aggressive kick drum, it sounded a bit like the band had left the drummer to do the mix! I'd try and match them a bit more.
Good stuff.
John
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Very cool indeed Dave, love it. Great guitar work. Great song, powerful sounds.
As you can already see, different ears offer different tweaks! My ears are old, so that influences my small comments on the mix. I found the lead vocal muffled and would up the EQ 'air' at around 12kHz to put a bit of sparkle there. The bass is too quiet compared to the very aggressive kick drum, it sounded a bit like the band had left the drummer to do the mix! I'd try and match them a bit more.
Good stuff.
John Thanks John! Yeah, lots of opinions, all of which I value! The aggressive kick is on purpose, I heard Joe Bonamassa use it on a slow blues and I thought it was really effective. But yeah, bass didn't quite match I have just uploaded a new mix based on some of the comments, added some eq to the bass, also brought it up slightly in the mix. Also backed off on the reverb used on the lead guitar and brought it up slightly in the mix. Getting there I think! Thanks again to everyone that commented
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I have just uploaded a new mix based on some of the comments, added some eq to the bass, also brought it up slightly in the mix. Also backed off on the reverb used on the lead guitar and brought it up slightly in the mix.
Dave - nice tweaks! much better bass...and the guitar is SINGING!
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Dave, anyone that likes blues should love this. You really had a wonderful full sound with minimal BIAB backing. Guitars all sounded great and played skillfully! Good work all the way around. Thanks, Torrey. +1 to what he said.
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Dave, anyone that likes blues should love this. You really had a wonderful full sound with minimal BIAB backing. Guitars all sounded great and played skillfully! Good work all the way around. Thanks, Torrey. +1 to what he said. Thanks Josie!
I have just uploaded a new mix based on some of the comments, added some eq to the bass, also brought it up slightly in the mix. Also backed off on the reverb used on the lead guitar and brought it up slightly in the mix.
Dave - nice tweaks! much better bass...and the guitar is SINGING! Yeah! It is getting there I think, thanks!
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Dave, I was going to throw in my 2 cents on the mix but I am so late you already addressed them. All I've got left is great playing and a fine example of modern blues. Good job! Tom
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