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https://soundcloud.com/lawrence-olivier/whatd-i-ever-do-without-youThis song started from a line from a TV murder mystery I was watching. The line was, "He was a complicated disaster". I can't remember the show. I wrote down some more lines then I asked RichMac if he wanted to contribute to the lyrics and he sent me a bunch of lines. I wound up using one (You’re a castle in the sand when the tide comes rolling in) and I riffed off of it for the last verse. Thank you Richard. I used a new technique on this mix. I separated the tracks into three buses; vocal, middle and side, then applied different reverbs to each. I liked the separation that it gave me. RealTracks in style: 1398:Bass, Electric, Soul70sA-B Ev16 100 RealTracks in song: 2157:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm FunkyGroove60sJohn Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 2930:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkRock8thsBrent Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 1404:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul70sWarmA-B Ev16 100 RealTracks in song: 2764:Organ, Rhythm CountryBluesRockMike Ev 110 RealTracks in song: ~576:Guitar, Electric, Soloist Blues BB Ev 085 RealDrums in Song: Soul70sEv16^3-a:CldHHtSn, b:RBncyBss RealTracks in song: 1577:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Soul60sSync Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 2625:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BluesBoogieBassAndLicks Ev 100 What’d I Ever Do Without You (Dec 25, 2017) Words by Lawrence Olivier and Richard (Richmac) You’re a complicated disaster, chaos you’re middle name In 88 keys baby you’re that wonky note If I’m lying down on the bathroom tile, you’re my sickness and my shame You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose But I don’t know what I ever did without you The sunburn on the morning after, the fire on my skin You’re the empty cocktail blender in the sink The dying creature at my feet, that thing the cat dragged in You’re the reason that I smoke, you’re the reason that I drink But I don’t know what I ever did without you You’re the rain on Sunday morning, you’re the howl in the wind I’m the oak tree on the corner you’re the street You’re a castle in the sand when the tide comes rolling in You’re the castaway at sea, And I’m the beach
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Sounds really good - whatever you did with the busses worked a treat. Wonderful song - superb vocal, melody & lyric. Really strong writing and performance. (I liked Richards line as well).
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Lawrence (and Richard),
Delicious lyrics. A delightful write. Awesome vocal (of course).
That funky e piano is very cool. Great groove to this. Nice mix. Worth several listens...
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Very cool tune. Excellent vocal and lyrics. Loved the mix. Guitar was very cool as well...
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Very interesting lyrics, great visuals. Like the funky sort of melody. Good job guys!!
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Lawrence, Quirky and fun lyrics with some lines that really made me want to listen again. Seems you and Richard share a sense of humour! The mix has a good stereo spread and your vocal matches the energy of that funky backing. Very good!
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This made me smile. The lyrics are good throughout.... but this one>>>> You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose nicely done and a clean present mix.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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"You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose". Haha, I really loved this one. It was so unexpected when I first heard it! Great job, and cool to hear the inspiration behind this one!
Cheers, Ember
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Wonderful clarity and definition through the whole song and yeah you really brought it all to life with a great vocal. Funky funky. Thanks for generously including me in the song.
Cheers.
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Lawrence (and Richard),
Delicious lyrics. A delightful write. Awesome vocal (of course).
That funky e piano is very cool. Great groove to this. Nice mix. Worth several listens...
fj Floyd pretty much said it for me. Great job! Steve
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What a tune! The mixing job here is superb - the way all the instrument blend together is flawless and cohesive. Not to mention, your vocal performance here is absolutely perfect. It's perfectly catchy as well. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio. Great job - thanks for sharing
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Hey Lawrence,
What a cool song. Love everything about it. That chord structure/pattern is killer! Your vocals are always great. This is really cool!
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That was a good one Lawrence! You ALWAYS deliver a great vocal! Thanks, Torrey
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That's great. Sure would like to hear you talk more about the way you accomplish this. (Way over my head.)
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Sounds really good - whatever you did with the busses worked a treat. Wonderful song - superb vocal, melody & lyric. Really strong writing and performance. (I liked Richards line as well).
Peter Peter, thank you very much. Lawrence (and Richard),
Delicious lyrics. A delightful write. Awesome vocal (of course).
That funky e piano is very cool. Great groove to this. Nice mix. Worth several listens...
fj Thank you Floyd. It was a fun write for sure. Very cool tune. Excellent vocal and lyrics. Loved the mix. Guitar was very cool as well... Thanks for stopping in for a listen and for the positive words. Very interesting lyrics, great visuals. Like the funky sort of melody. Good job guys!! Thank you Donna. I'm a big fan of jazz, funk and soul and BIAB has some wonderful Realtracks covering these sounds.
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"You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose" has been mentioned multiple times but that's a "run off the road" line!
We recognized that Jack Pearson RT right from the git go. One of the more under rated blues guitarists around IMO.
Just how many cool lines can you pack in one song man?
Top vocal as always and the piano really lays down the feel.
Your mixing experimentations far exceed mine but whatever you did resulted in a mix that sounds top notch on our monitors. The soundstage is laid out so well.
Kudos Mr Gruve!
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Lawrence, Quirky and fun lyrics with some lines that really made me want to listen again. Seems you and Richard share a sense of humour! The mix has a good stereo spread and your vocal matches the energy of that funky backing. Very good!
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Yes Robert, I think Richard and I do share a sense of humor and thought he would be the right man to ask for help. Thank you listening and for the kind words.
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This made me smile. The lyrics are good throughout.... but this one>>>> You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose nicely done and a clean present mix. Thank you Herb. I thought that line added a nice touch of humor in a sometimes dark song.
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"You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose". Haha, I really loved this one. It was so unexpected when I first heard it! Great job, and cool to hear the inspiration behind this one! Thank you Ember. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to write.
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Wonderful clarity and definition through the whole song and yeah you really brought it all to life with a great vocal. Funky funky. Thanks for generously including me in the song.
Cheers.
Thank you for helping out. You have to love the funk!
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Lawrence (and Richard),
Delicious lyrics. A delightful write. Awesome vocal (of course).
That funky e piano is very cool. Great groove to this. Nice mix. Worth several listens...
fj Floyd pretty much said it for me. Great job! Steve Thank you listening and for the kind words.
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Lawrence / Richard,
Outstanding song! Love the delivery Lawrence - a great arrangement and vocal.
Bob
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Nice bluesy vocal. The lyrics are fun filled and inspired. You even included one of my current favorite words, the wonderfully descriptive-"wonky". Great mix. I enjoyed it all. Tom
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What a tune! The mixing job here is superb - the way all the instrument blend together is flawless and cohesive. Not to mention, your vocal performance here is absolutely perfect. It's perfectly catchy as well. I wouldn't bat an eyelash hearing this on the radio. Great job - thanks for sharing Thank you for listening and for the kind comments. Hey Lawrence,
What a cool song. Love everything about it. That chord structure/pattern is killer! Your vocals are always great. This is really cool!
Alan Thank you Alan it's much appreciated. That was a good one Lawrence! You ALWAYS deliver a great vocal! Thanks, Torrey Thank you Torrey. Your music is rockin! That's great. Sure would like to hear you talk more about the way you accomplish this. (Way over my head.) It's all in the use of Aux bus separation. Grouping instrument sends to a different buses by side vs middle and then sending different reverbs to each bus to taste. I'll expand on the recording forum. "You’re a sneeze lingering just inside my nose" has been mentioned multiple times but that's a "run off the road" line!
We recognized that Jack Pearson RT right from the git go. One of the more under rated blues guitarists around IMO.
Just how many cool lines can you pack in one song man?
Top vocal as always and the piano really lays down the feel.
Your mixing experimentations far exceed mine but whatever you did resulted in a mix that sounds top notch on our monitors. The soundstage is laid out so well.
Kudos Mr Gruve!
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Thank you both so much. I'm experimenting with separating the soundstage by using different verbs to instruments busses group by panning. So all my panned instruments go to one bus and I (am currently- it's a work in progress) might send a spring-like verb with short decay to it. Then my middle instruments (minus drums and bass) I send a more traditional room or hall type verb to taste. Then eq the reverbs to each other to minimize over-stepping frequencies. I'll write this out in the recording forum. And thank you again!
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Lawrence / Richard,
Outstanding song! Love the delivery Lawrence - a great arrangement and vocal.
Bob Thank you Bob. Your comments are much appreciated. Nice bluesy vocal. The lyrics are fun filled and inspired. You even included one of my current favorite words, the wonderfully descriptive-"wonky". Great mix. I enjoyed it all. Tom Thank you Tom. Don't you love it when you have a song where you can use a word like "wonky"!
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Man, so good! Lyrics are great, can't add anything more that has already been said. Great vocal and groove.
Cool mix too, the way you have everything panned, definitely a headphone listen!
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Man, so good! Lyrics are great, can't add anything more that has already been said. Great vocal and groove.
Cool mix too, the way you have everything panned, definitely a headphone listen!
Dave, thank you for listening and commenting. I'm glad you liked it.
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Lawrence,
That new technique of yours works out fine! Very cool lyrics (of both of you). The funky piano is great.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Lawrence,
That new technique of yours works out fine! Very cool lyrics (of both of you). The funky piano is great.
Rob and Anne-Marie Thank you for the kind words. Always good to hear from you.
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I'm late getting here but I'm that I made it! This is one hell of a great song. It's all been said, vocals, lyrics, mix etc, so all I can add is this is funk at its best.
This is a keeper for sure!
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I'm late getting here but I'm that I made it! This is one hell of a great song. It's all been said, vocals, lyrics, mix etc, so all I can add is this is funk at its best.
This is a keeper for sure! Thank you Mario!
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Lawrence (and Richard),
Delicious lyrics. A delightful write. Awesome vocal (of course).
That funky e piano is very cool. Great groove to this. Nice mix. Worth several listens...
fj YES!!! Loved that EP, and you're one of the best singers I've heard in years, on or off the forum! Great stuff guys!! Take care. Greg
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Lawrence / Richard,
This is just great! I really like what you have done with the mix here - so clean with great separation.
Excellent!
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Lawrence (and Richard),
Delicious lyrics. A delightful write. Awesome vocal (of course).
That funky e piano is very cool. Great groove to this. Nice mix. Worth several listens...
fj YES!!! Loved that EP, and you're one of the best singers I've heard in years, on or off the forum! Great stuff guys!! Take care. Greg Thank you very much Greg. When are we going to hear some new songs from you? It's always good to hear from you. Lawrence / Richard,
This is just great! I really like what you have done with the mix here - so clean with great separation.
Excellent!
Bob Thank you again Bob. Glad you liked it.
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Hello, Lawrence
Very fun and funky song! Delightful! Awesome vocal as usual! Vintage elec. piano sounds very good! Guitar play is also very nice. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Hello, Lawrence
Very fun and funky song! Delightful! Awesome vocal as usual! Vintage elec. piano sounds very good! Guitar play is also very nice. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. It was a fun write.
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Okay how do you know my husband? LOL! This is seriously good. Wonderfully fun and topped off with a vocal that totally sells it.
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Okay how do you know my husband? LOL! This is seriously good. Wonderfully fun and topped off with a vocal that totally sells it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And it's good to see you around again. I look forward to hearing some more songs from you.
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