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What would Saturday night be without a country drinkin' song. Willie and Merle turned me on to country in the early 80s with an album called Pancho and Lefty - one cut I tried to model this new song after to a degree . . . Reasons To Quit. I finally wrote a drinkin' song.  The link may take a second or two to play, IE7 may or may not work, everything else should. As always, comments and suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks http://web.ncf.ca/ifraser/CouldIUseADrink.htmlCheers - Ian 
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That's a cool song Ian. Sounds like something Merle would come up with.
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It isn't working on IE8 for me...
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Hey Ian,
The link works fine for me in Mozilla Firefox.
Good song, good vibe and good presentation. I really like ease with which you slipped between singing and talking. This style really suits your voice and your delivery.
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Nicely done, I enjoyed it.
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Well produced song. Nice vocal. Thanks for sharing! My Music
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Good one, Ian - keep it up!  PS Fine on IE8 here
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For those who have given the song a listen, I thank you for your comments. Hopefully I'm getting better at this. I really wanted this to sound like a guy telling a story - probably the fact that I'm a lazy singer makes it easier to slip from sing to talk. Not often enough do I mention the software I use - PowerTracks and BIAB with a couple of RTs and an RD set. The soloist is generated and tweaked in BIAB and PT. Of course there are a few freeware plugins used. This time I put the whole band mix in Room Machine844 - a digital room simulator set to 20 sq.m. Yup - "dang this IS addictive", Toucher. Cheers
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Hi Ian!
I'm sorry I kind dropped out of site. Still going thru a divorce which is taking way to much of my time. Been out of a music mood for a while. I stopped by tonight and really like your song. It had a good feel, and was nicely produced. I had a drink, (well deserved) while I listened, and got into the lyrics. Good Job!
Gene
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Hey Gene - good to hear from you. It has been a while. Too bad you're going through this - during my time I found the music sustained me, my angst turned into songs - a musical diary so to speak. It's a tough time - balancing kids, work, legal matters - only so many hours. Look after yourself.
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Of course there are a few freeware plugins used. This time I put the whole band mix in Room Machine844 - a digital room simulator set to 20 sq.m.
Ian, where can I find free room simulators like that?
Follow That Dream Sam Karaoke King -------------------- Turning that corner again - I have to keep following that dream, no matter what
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Sam - as requested. http://www.silverspike.com/?Products:RoomMachine_844 - this is the company that makes it - download, free. Also KVR is good as is wareseeker.com. But I think the RoomMachine844 is more than adequate. Happy Tweaking. Ian
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Cool song Ian! I like the way you develop the story.
Would really like to hear you do that with some studio musicians.
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Thanks very much, Ian
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Would really like to hear you do that with some studio musicians
Wouldn't I love that. I think I'd be a little intimidated by them. But it would be  Mick.
Had a lot of fun writing the lyrics, thanks for the feedback.
Ian
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Ian,
Great song - keepem' coming.
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Great song.
It would however sound even better with some RealTracks. The MIDI is just a bit too obvious imho.
A personal thought of mine on the performance: The whole song is written from a first-person point of view. In fact the whole dialog takes place in your own head. Perhaps you might want to sing the first part "Could I use a drink?" (a question you ask yourself) and then you ponder in a speaking voice "probably not"
There are more of these moments in the song, but don't highlight them all! I think you definatly want to both questions in the the first verse (as mentioned above) like this. And also the last line in the song (only the last one) : [singing]"It's been a hard day" (looking for an excuse) [talking]"and I could drink five" (give yourself permission)
I hope I made it clear what I mean, but if not: don't hesitate to ask!
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GREAT story and vox. I liked the backing piano, bass and drums. The pedal steel was spot on. BUT you MUST replace that midi guitarist IMHO. Maybe a real one or some RTs.
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Mike, crazzycat, Mario - Thanks for the input. The strumming guitar in this is RT Hank something. The drums are RD Country Shuffle. If I could have gotten Willie for the session you would not be hearing Midi Nylon Guitar.  In fact if I could have gotten Merle, you would not be hearing ME! Thanks Mike for the vocal suggestions - I was actually trying to subtly do just that - it's interesting to hear another person's approach to one of my songs. The BIAB soloists are great and I needed that style of playing (Willie nylon style) for the lead part. Maybe one day the RT soloists will evolve to the point where the midi soloists are. Besides I think that the MIDI Nylon Guitar voice is pretty good. Maybe we need a seminar on how to cloak midi guitar. BTW I've ordered both Country RT Paks - move over Nashville - the band's here. Ian
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