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TIRED OF THE BLUES
https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic/song/34734490-tired-of-the-blues I wrote this one as kind of a joke. I would go out to the Open Mic Jams, and all they would play is 145 Blues progressions all night long. I was Tired of the Blues. So I made up a little story of Love Lost, and Heart Break, and knocked this one out fast. Now I have something original to play at the Blues Jams... hahaha. This is all BIAB Real Tracks, with me singing (if you can call it that) lead vocals. Edited in Cubase 14 Very simple mix, and arrangement. Been a year of crying in my beer Been a year of dive bars and bad booze Been a year since I smelled her perfume Lord I’m so tired of the Blues I’m so tired of the blues And all my dark blue moods I need to find me some sunshine I’m so tired of the blues And the sad juke box tunes Lord I’m so tired of the blues Been a year of trying to disappear Been a year of hoes and bimbos Been a year of not having her near Lord I’m so tired of the blues In a year I may not remember her name In a year we may not recognize each other on the street In a year maybe found someone new But right now Im so tired of the Blues ****** Song Summary ************* Title: tired of the Blues File:tired of the Blues.SGU Key=G , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:28 No intro. 72 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 72. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 160 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _RCKBLSS.STY (Rockabilly Blues) RealTracks in song: 1922:Bass, Electric, TexasBluesRockSlow12-8 Sw 060 RealTracks in style: 2428:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockabillySlowSwingKevin Sw 085 RealTracks in song: 1923:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasBluesRockSlow12-8Brent Sw 060 RealTracks in song: 382:Guitar, Slide, Background Blues Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 565:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Blues Monday Sw 065 RealTracks in song: 3248:Guitar, Electric, Soloist BluesShuffleSlowSol sw 100 RealDrums in Song:BluesMondaySw8^06-a,b:Snare, HiHat *******************
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Elliott, I think you've written a few times now that you (apparently) don't like your own voice very much. I can tell you that this is a really good, raw blues, and your voice is perfect for it. I enjoyed my listen. A lot ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Elliot, another great production. Blues with humor added.
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Ooh...LOVE this! Well, maybe not "hoes and bimbos" but this is a VERY cool production. Agree with BD that your vocals are superb. Maybe Synth V can do this, but I doubt it (for now). Yes, I think you are fully set for the next Blues Jam...
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Elliott,
Love this! Your vocal is excellent and fits perfectly. A very cool raw edge. Great mix.
EXCELLENT!
Bob
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I get Tried Blues, but tired of? This is so well written, Elliott, and a terrific vocal with all the emotion of someone who's been bombarded by the blues. Cool lyrics that says it all. Good band, too. They are not tired at all. I know what you mean about the 1-4-5s at open mic. Sheesh.
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Elliott, I will never get tired of the blues.
You knocked this one out of the park.
Outstanding vocal
You are an excellent singer
Great use of RTs
Super mix.
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Elliot,
Fun and clever.
Well sung.
Good mix.
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Elliott. I know how you feel. I hear a lot of it at open mikes etc. but this is really well done ( vocal, mix and write) so I forgive you.
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This is fun! I can relate to your feeling (I've written a song called 'Every day I hate the blues'...), although I never get tired of blues songs showcased on this forum. And your song is no exception. The arrangement is powerful prototype of blues rock. And you have a great blues voice. Good luck for your turn at the blues jam  Janne
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Ha Elliott, well done! As others have mentioned, you've put the perfect vocal on this! I thought I might hear a little more of your usual great guitar work, but I think you've just spoiled me!
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Elliott...clever tune...your vocal was spot-on! really well sung, composed, arranged and produced...let me add a cheerful thumbs up to this bluesy tune! Dan
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Hi, Eliott. Love your vocals! Clean mix, solid arrangement. Sometimes fast is best, because some music shouldn't be over-thought. 
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Love the vocals on this one! Hard core blues! Nice guitar work.
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Elliott,
Sometimes a simple mix and arrangement is all you need. You have that here and it works well. Your vocal works really well with this style. Sits well in the mix for me, so from a production standpoint, pretty darn solid. Good stuff!!
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Elliott - you poured your heart & soul into singing this blues,
mix and production worked very - excellent job!!
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The vocal is ace...it does need a little taming in a few spots where it gets loud, has some essing & seems to clip, but the tone, attitude and all is ace.
Not fussed on the line that includes "hoes & bimbos" - it seems to bring the song down a little.
The general narrative is good and suits the sardonic tone.
Fab arrangement, cool work.
A, primarily, a bassist I don't play the blues or jam at all - the expectations of a bassist are always unedifying.
Cheers
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Hi Elliott,
Everything about this shines. Sometimes simplicity isn't easy - many temptations to add on when not needed. Everything here is under control and well done.
Great vocal and arrangement. Good work - good listen.
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Man,
This is what I call the blues. This what I call the down home dirty rotten crossroads blues.
This is what I call the down home dirty rotten crossroads, bad, mean, cold hearted cheatin' with my best friend on my wedding day black-hearted pickle-smellin' woman blues.
This is what I call the down home dirty rotten crossroads, bad, mean, cold hearted cheatin' with my best friend on my wedding day black-hearted pickle-smellin' woman, burnt pork chop, fried green tomatoes covered with dead flies blues.
Aw naw, aw naw, this is what I call the down home dirty rotten crossroads, bad, mean, cold hearted cheatin' with my best friend on my wedding day, black-hearted pickle-smellin' woman, burnt pork chop, fried green tomatoes covered with dead flies, sold my soul to the devil at a Delta crossroads cross-fire hurricane, open mic in a Louisiana gin joint that smells like sour beer and body stink, chicken gravy, poison ivy, I just got bit buy a cottonmouth blues.
Aw yeah, now. This is da blues brother.
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This is the bluest of the blues! You captured the feeling in the lyrics to be suer. Great job!
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