Hi all.
I wrote this for a metal detecting site on Youtube.
If the words don't make sense that's why.

Shadow Dummy

Please advise on the quality of the vocals. Most of you know I have been trying to improve
the quality.
All advice welcome. Rob

Shadow Dummy

You are always standing by as the sun beats on the ground.
Nothing to say you never make a sound. Oh no no
When the clouds abound you run away never a site to bee seen.
Now and then I catch you in my dreams.

You come around at midnight when the moon is full.
Just standing there to steal my every move.
Though you dont talk about me dont mean no dog gone thing
Shadow dummy watch my every move.

Tho people say I walk on you, you know it is not true.
You copy every little thing I do
You know I never say good by till Im beneath the clay.
I know that youl be sorry on that day

You come around at midnight when the moon is full.
Just standing there to steal my every move.
Though you dont talk about me dont mean no dog gone thing
Shadow dummy watch my every move.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: _RBILYSW Demo (Fast Rockabilly Swing Band)
File:Shadow dummy.SGU
Key=E , Tempo 165, Length (m:s)=2:21
2 bar intro, 91 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 93. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _RBILYSW.STY (Rockabilly Swing[165RS])

RealTracks in style: 2351:Bass, Acoustic, RockabillyRockNRoll Ev 165
RealTracks in style: 2498:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockabillySwingKevin Sw 165
RealTracks in style: 2496:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockabillySwingBrent Sw 165
RealDrums in style: BoomChickaSw^01-a: Blue Rods, b: Blue Sticks
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Composed with Band in a Box and Real Band.
Mixed with Sonar Platinum.
Vocals my self. The rest Band in a Box

Nice harmonies - got an Elvis vibe going - vocals suited well to the song and hard to criticize.
Overall a very good rockabilly song (with interesting lyrics!).

Cooloola cove produces some cooloola music.
Vocals are perfect for this song.

You are the Aussie version of Shakin Stevens and I imagined you dancing like he does whilst singing this song

A good way to blast my way into the day.

keep 'em coming!

Alyn

hi rob4580 love this vocals are perfect great job eric

I think your vocals suit the song quite well. You captured the genre very authentically with the backing tracks, and convey the image of a jukebox playing somewhere in a bar late one evening with lots of people having a good time.

A clever and fun song!! Really nice, natural feel to the vocals, and very complimentary arrangement. Nice job on this! Take care. Greg

Sweet Rock-a-billy! Always good!

Hello Pete. Many thanks.

Hi Alyn. Shaking Stevens LOL. Thanks for your comments mate.

Thank you Eric.

Great title, rocking, swinging song with a fine vocal. A metal detecting site eh? interesting, enjoyed the listen.

Kenny

Hi Rob,

Very nice song and good harmonies, as always.
We really dig the Rockabilly RTs!

Rob and Anne-Marie

Hello MwGilbert.
Thank you for the word pictures in your comment.
Rob

I've enjoyed watching many of your metal detecting videos on YouTube. I have an inexpensive one that can only find nails, bottle caps and lost bolts. Been thinking about getting another, higher quality such as a top line White. Poor experience with the cheap models have failed to motivate me to make the jump so far. It's your videos that motivate me so far.

Regarding the song. First rate write, performance and production. Your vocals have always been good. It seems your recording chops are improving. For me, this is a top quality recording.

Charlie

Vocals sound good, Rob.

A fine mix all around.

Hello Greg. thank you.

Thank you Gruverider.

Hello Kenny. I metal detect now and then as a hobby. Ive helped a few out with music for their videos.
Thanks for your comments.
Rob

Hello Rob and Anne-Marie.
Thanks for your encouraging comments.
Rob

Hello Charlie.
Im using a Garrette 350. Thats a good entry level model.
Thanks for your comments my friend.
Rob

I have no words.
This is a super song.

"You come around at midnight when the moon is full.
Just standing there to steal my every move"

very great verses on spectacular music.

the best song of yours for me.

Hello.
Sergio.

Plus two here!!! Cool bouncy rockabilly.
The vocal sounds great and so does the mix.

BTW, Janice and spent two decades
detecting Revolutionary and Civil War sites.
Got quite collection.

Started with a Heath Kit I built in 1969 and
have used about everything on the market
since. Pretty much stuck with Fisher for
the last few years.

J&B

Hi floyd. thanks for your help. Think Im just about there with Sonar.
Rob

Hello Sergio.
Many thanks for the encouraging comments.
Rob

Rob, I enjoyed this a lot. Don't think I've ever heard a song about metal detectors before.

Your vocals sound good to me.

Steve

Hi guys. Love to see some of your finds. Many thanks for you great comments.
Rob

I like the vocal Rob. Wish I could sing that well.

What kind of Metal Detectors do you use down under?

I knew Charlie Garrett pretty well. I was involved in the publishing of the Electronic Metal Detector Handbook by Rocky LeGay who was a friend of mine.

I always wanted to go look for gold nuggets down in you part of the world.


Cheers,


Billy

Hey Steve. Thanks for your comments my friend.

Hey there Billy. I have a Garrette 350. Its an entry level model but does well. Charlie has passed away now as you probably know.You are obviously a very talented man. Thanks for letting me know. I would never have known.
Rob

Shadow dummy video will be out soon. Will post a link in the Youtube section when the guy (Peter) uploads it.
Thanks for all your comments friends.
Rob