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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

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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!).

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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 laugh

A good way to blast my way into the day.

keep 'em coming!

Alyn

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hi rob4580 love this vocals are perfect great job eric


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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.

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

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Sweet Rock-a-billy! Always good!

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Hello Pete. Many thanks.

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Originally Posted By: gibson
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 laugh

A good way to blast my way into the day.

keep 'em coming!

Alyn


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

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Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
hi rob4580 love this vocals are perfect great job eric


Thank you Eric.

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

Kenny

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Hi Rob,

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

Rob and Anne-Marie


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

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Originally Posted By: mwgilbert
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.

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


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Vocals sound good, Rob.

A fine mix all around.

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

Hello Greg. thank you.

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Originally Posted By: gruverider
Sweet Rock-a-billy! Always good!


Thank you Gruverider.

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Great title, rocking, swinging song with a fine vocal. A metal detecting site eh? interesting, enjoyed the listen.

Kenny

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

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Originally Posted By: RnAM
Hi Rob,

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

Rob and Anne-Marie


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

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Originally Posted By: c_fogle
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

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

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