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Hello Folks,
a simple video. Steve didn't think appearing playing & singing over this darkish tune was appropriate so It's a semi illustrative flick this time.
Built from the ground up using BIAB and retaining the RealDrums and organ RealTrack.
Thanks for the ears.


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Ray, still a great tune. Not an unenjoyable note being played/sung by anyone. The guitar work is spectacular. Superb mix...


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I think you've found the perfect singer for your arrangements in Steve, he's a perfect fit.
I can't decide if it's a sad, depressed or a protest song, but I like it.
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This is so good, Ray. I really enjoy Steve's contributions, and of course that perfectly crafted bass track. The video is good too. Your videos have your signature technique and this one uses all that and more. An interesting trip for sure. Dig that solo and Steve's vocal is perfect.


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Hi rayc,
Your guitars were great! Good recording and mix.
Video was interesting albeit dark.

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Well done on the final mix and video, Ray! Takes me back. I don’t mind the combination of happy and sad - life can be like that.
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Excellent
Really good mix
Cool darkness
Good video
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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Ray, still a great tune. Not an unenjoyable note being played/sung by anyone. The guitar work is spectacular. Superb mix...
Thanks DC,
I'm glad I didn't kill it on the home stretch - I've done that before.
Yep, Steve plays for a living & it shows.


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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I think you've found the perfect singer for your arrangements in Steve, he's a perfect fit.
I can't decide if it's a sad, depressed or a protest song, but I like it.
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Thanks B.D.,
As far as singing goes the song grabbed Steve...lucky me.
Yes, the narrative goes from observation to fear quickly enough.


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
This is so good, Ray. I really enjoy Steve's contributions, and of course that perfectly crafted bass track. The video is good too. Your videos have your signature technique and this one uses all that and more. An interesting trip for sure. Dig that solo and Steve's vocal is perfect.
Ta Marty,
I quite like the bass but, as usual with me, having stolen all the chord tones for bass, the melody hasn't much unique to it & echoes the bass closely.


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Originally Posted by AurealiusB
Hi rayc,
Your guitars were great! Good recording and mix.
Video was interesting albeit dark.

Thanks for posting,
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ALL the guitars? I rarely play well enough to be mentioned ...Steve's lead work on the other hand is FAB.
Yes, a dark vid for a slowly darkening story.


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Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Well done on the final mix and video, Ray! Takes me back. I don’t mind the combination of happy and sad - life can be like that.
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Ta Andrew,
Yeah, the story arc is, if nothing more, not static.


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Originally Posted by floyd jane
Excellent
Really good mix
Cool darkness
Good video
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Thanks fj,
lifting he organ, as you suggested, helped heaps.


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Ray,

The finished song is excellent. And a great video to accompany it.

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