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Something Small And True (with Joliz) #884208 04/13/26 02:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Hi All, Our latest is called Something Small And True. C’mon baby Talk to me like you used to Just let it surprise you Tell me something small and true Sometime in our past And I can’t remember if it was summer Or just one of those nights that felt like it We said we were gonna build something Out of all the junk lying around You called it a rocket ship I said it looked more like a lawn chair with ambition And we sat there anyway Like we were going somewhere You never believed it was just for fun You always thought we’d get burned up Somewhere past the clouds C’mon baby Talk to me like you used to Just let it surprise you Tell me something small and true I took a walk one afternoon Didn’t tell anybody where I was headed Ended up in a neighborhood Where all the houses looked halfway finished Like people started something And then just forgot You found me there I don’t know how you always did that Like you had a map I didn’t know I’d given you You said, you disappear too easy I said, yeah… but you always come looking C’mon baby Talk to me like you used to We used to play Bob Dylan On that old machine that chewed up tapes “Tangled Up in Blue” Over and over You said every song was about leaving I said that wasn’t true But I couldn’t point to one They all seem to stray You’d hand me back my own words Like they were something better Than the way I said them C’mon baby Talk to me like you used to Just let it surprise you Tell me something small and true BIAB Tracks: 1536: Bass, Electric, Pop 2542: Pedal Steel, Background 1534: Synth Pad, Pop Loop: Chillout, Destiny_71_Drum Loop: Chillout, Lounge_85_FX Other Notes: Bob Mic: Warm Audio WA-87 Bob Vocals: Logic Pro Bob Electric Guitar: Collings Ladybird Joliz Mic: Audio Technica AT2020USB+ Joliz Vocals: GarageBand Waves Vocal Rider: All Vocals Pre-Production: Track Editing GarageBand & Logic Pro Izotope Nectar 3 Elements for Vocals Izotope Plasma for Instrument Tracks Processing Izotope Vinyl Processing across final mix Final Track Mix & Master: Logic Pro & Izotope Ozone 11 Video: Adobe Firefly, iMovie & Final Cut Pro As always - thanks for listening! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884217 04/13/26 06:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,055 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,055 Dallas, PA, USA	Oh, so good. Bob, you are a superb story teller. And, wow, a great presenter of stories. Lvoe the narrative approach on this one. Joliz's voice is the perfect background for the story and the perfect accompaniment for the chorus. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 12, EZDrummer

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884226 04/13/26 08:35 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,218 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,218 Maryland	Great story, 'lawn chair with ambition' really got me. I sure remember Blood on the Tracks, what a resurrection it was for Dylan. Guitar solos were solid, Another good 'un! Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884273 04/13/26 02:14 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2025 Posts: 1,157 Adelaide, Sth Aust. Andrew Dee Expert
Andrew Dee Expert Joined: Mar 2025 Posts: 1,157 Adelaide, Sth Aust.	Hi Bob and Joliz! Your songs are like a microscope on the human condition, and you help the listener realise that we can experience the same things but in a different context. I too like the ‘lawn chair with ambition’ line, and also: ‘You said, you disappear too easy I said, yeah… but you always come looking’ It speaks of being valued as person when another seeks you out, like saying ‘I like being with you’ or ‘I care about you’. Andrew Regards, Andrew D Adelaide, Sth Aust Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/SQE4btVvNVkLq74e9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewoftheantipodes

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884290 04/13/26 02:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,676 DC Ron Veteran
DC Ron Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,676	Cool slow burn, Bob. Super vocals by you and Joliz. Love the way the narrative evolves. LOVE your lead guitar work, too. Crisp mix. Nice arrangement that sustains interest without breaking the hypnotic spell. The unresolved ending is a nice bookend to the opening guitar part. "...You always come looking." Ha! Last edited by DC Ron; 04/14/26 03:45 PM. DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884338 04/13/26 10:12 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,213 Aichi, Japan animarorecords Veteran
animarorecords Veteran Joined: May 2015 Posts: 3,213 Aichi, Japan	Bob, The spoken word portion is absolutely wonderful. The contrast with the singing portion is very effective. The selection of timbres for each instrument is also superb. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) BabuMusic #884350 04/14/26 02:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Marty, Thanks so much. We appreciate it! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884390 04/14/26 12:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2025 Posts: 170 Yucaipa, CA, USA John Walradt Apprentice
John Walradt Apprentice Joined: Nov 2025 Posts: 170 Yucaipa, CA, USA	Bob, this is a delightful song, very pretty with the feel of an early 70s song by Kent LaVoie (Lobo). The reflective, pensive, slow melody is lovely and memorable. Lyrically, a touching story. This is one of the few where a spoken part in a song works wonderfully. Vocals are delightfully earthy, like Melanie Safka. Expertly written! John

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) TuneMonger #884422 04/14/26 03:42 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Rob, Thanks very much. We appreciate the great review. 1975 was a great time for music. I have many favorites from that year. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884429 04/14/26 04:07 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,686 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,686 Hamlin NY	Bob and Joliz, this is absolutely an outstanding masterpiece. Loved the blend of the vocal chorus and the spoken word Bob, you are one of the best story tellers via music that I have ever heard. Super chops also Loved it Tips on how to fall asleep in a living room chair: 1- Be old 2- Sit in a chair 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884506 04/15/26 06:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,538 Pembrokeshire vicarn Veteran
vicarn Veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,538 Pembrokeshire	Hi Bob. I listen and think, John Prine. Excellent real life lyric. I think an acoustic guitar strum would fit right in on the chorus. Vic

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) Andrew Dee #884552 04/15/26 03:27 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Andrew, Thank you. We appreciate your support and always kind words. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884586 04/16/26 02:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 3,030 3rd rock from the sun B.D.Thomas Veteran
B.D.Thomas Veteran Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 3,030 3rd rock from the sun	Once again, a good story, well told. And I LOVE all those little details and effects that you and Joliz added to the main instruments. Cool stuff Goldmania Bella Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Buy on Amazon

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) DC Ron #884668 04/16/26 03:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Ron, Thanks so much - that is very appreciated by both of us. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884741 04/17/26 12:22 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida	B&J Love it Excellent production Superb guitar Stellar write Why aren’t you a star? In my book you are .fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) animarorecords #884836 04/18/26 02:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Shigeki, Thank you. We truly appreciate the listen and kind words. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) John Walradt #884911 04/18/26 12:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	John, Thanks very much. Those are two nice references. We appreciate the kind words. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) rsdean #884929 04/18/26 02:56 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2023 Posts: 2,241 UK WaoBand Veteran
WaoBand Veteran Joined: May 2023 Posts: 2,241 UK	Brilliant lyrics, brilliantly performed; perfect instrumentation and arrangement, plus brilliant Jo-Jo harmony vocals. Definitely one of your best, Bob! Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) MarioD #884964 04/19/26 02:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Mario, Thank you so much from both of us. We appreciate it! Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Something Small And True (with Joliz) vicarn #884965 04/19/26 02:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA rsdean OP Veteran
OP rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,959 Northeastern USA	Vic, That's quite a compliment. Thank you. We both appreciate the list and kind words. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

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