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Be My Reason is an original song I wrote while going through a creative block. As usual, once the 1st lyric is written, the rest of the song comes pouring out. I am but a conduit to a higher song writing power! In terms of production, I enjoy the simpler Americana styles in the BIAB arsenal, as this more suits my own original style. I've used _EARLY.STY Early Morning Folk Rock Push for my beds, and in this recording, played a straight ahead rhythm guitar part on my Gibson Tribute Les Paul, which I run through my Yamaha THR10C, into my Allen & Heath ZED 10PX mixer, into my Audacity DAW. My computer is a Lenovo laptop i7. My vocals are through my AKG C 1000S Austrian made, circa 1987. I'm still having fun making songs about random thoughts! BE MY REASON is just such a song. I shot this video in my studio, live with no overdubs. I present a performance which is much like a live venue show. Be My Reason
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Drew, this is a very good song.
Great vocal and backing tracks
Super mix
By the way you are holding your guitar and your fretting technique I am lead to believe you have had a very good guitar teacher.
An excellent song.
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Hi Drew.
Congratulations on doing this on camera.
I play and sing a lot live but feel safer in my small room when recording.
Well done.
Vic
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Hi Drew!
Good video! I love seeing footage of artists doing their thing. You put a lot of passion into your performance.
I realise this is a live take, but have you considered putting on harmony vocals/BVs in the chorus and do it as a remix? I think it would give the song even more variation and texture.
Andrew
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Good job with the live performance! If you are playing for youtube, that's the way to do it! Good whistling!
Lyrics needed a little work, but I realize you were experimenting with the "random thoughts" concept.
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Very engaging performance, Drew. Cool vocals and whistling(!), and your rhythm guitar is keeping it going. Nice use of BiaB backing tracks. Yes, those Americana RealStyles can cover a lot of ground for sure. BTW, think you meant "SG" instead of "Les Paul". Though of course the SG was originally a redesigned Les Paul, so...all good. 
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Thank you, MarioD!
Your compliments on my guitar technique is the best thing I've read in awhile! I am entirely self taught, and not the most confident of players. I certainly know my limits!!
I'm glad the stripped down backing tracks are doing the job! My last full time band was some years ago, and we were a 3 piece. I really enjoy an uncluttered sound.
Your feedback really makes my day, Mario!
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Hi Vic!
Thank you for such great feedback!!
I've got a pretty comfortable setup in my studio, and with decades of live playing and theatre before that, it really feels natural!
I have slowed down a lot re gigging live, so I am really trying to make the most of these 'live' studio recordings.
Thanks again,
drew
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Hi Andrew!
Great suggestion re bg's.
I don't like my own bg vox, and I am a bit isolated in my endeavours, however I sometimes do get them right! lol
Thanks for listening, and for your great feedback!
drew
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Hi TuneMonger!
My mom said I whistled before I could even talk!!
Yeah, it seems that 'live' unpolished videos are in vogue right now! lol That's right up my street though, as I come from the early days of indie alt rock!
The lyrics I just have to trust my great Provider! hahaha I kinda do a free form and work it back from there. Usually, a song takes about an hour to build a good working skeleton. After that, I have to stop myself from over thinking.
Thanks for great feedback,
drew
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Hi DC Ron, Thanks for correcting me on my guitar type. I bought this Gibson new without knowing too much about the variance in types. It even came with a 'certificate' and photo from the factory!! hahaha The action is fabulous, and the neck fits my hand so well. I also have a 1935 Gibson L00 in near mint condition. The two guitars play almost exactly the same, i.e. neck and action! I don't really know too much about the various guitar models, but I'm learning more all the time! I very much appreciate your feedback on my singing and playing! Thanks again, DC Ron drew
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Excellent tune Drew. Cool vocal and lyric. Well done
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Hey Scott!
Thanks for awesome feedback!!
The vocal was a fluke, but I decided to keep it!!
drew
I am a Vancouver, BC Canada based singer/songwriter, and have performed in clubs, pubs, and coffeehouses around Vancouver for decades.
My years working in the infamous Granville Street Entertainment District have provided me much songwriting inspiration.
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Hi Drew
That’s a really nice song and performance. Loved the opening whistling, wish I could whistle in tune like that. The song is well balanced and I enjoyed the choice of style.
Top job, kind regards.
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