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Here's a progression I've had in my head for several months now, but I didn't have any lyrics. So a couple of weeks ago I come up with an idea for an "On Fire Love"... Which includes most of the cliché's you could imagine. wink

This is not the feel I had in my head for this song, but after messing around with quite a few different styles... I decided this was a pretty cool way to do it. cool I mention that because someone posted recently that they couldn't get BIAB to do what they were hearing in their head and it was bothering them. I'm sure we've all had that problem... I don't think of that as a problem anymore. I just let BIAB be a tool to help me expand on what I hear in my head. grin Anyway just my .02 on that.

I've listed the RT's below, other than that it's me on the vocals and my Telecaster "Trigger" on leads & fills.

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On Fire Love

©2014 Words & Music: Greg Achord


I often wonder just how do you know for sure

I’m looking for a sign

Could this be real or just another fantasy

That’s messin’ with my mind

I think it’s real cause there’s a spark I feel down deep inside

It’s smolderin’ for you

Where there’s smoke there’s fire I’m just hopin’

That you feel it too


A burnin’ arrow has pierced my heart

I got an on fire love for you

And I don’t think there’s a way to put it out

It’s stuck in deep and I just can’t keep

From letting’ you know

I tell you girl I got an on fire love for you


There’s those who say the heart just will infatuate

You gotta’ learn to read the signs

They’re all around you it’s a chemical imbalance

Of the romance kind

Some times your heart sees clearly but your mind don’t know

Is it true / Is it right

I’ve struck a match for you now just sit back

And watch our love ignite

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Hi Greg,

The introduction really made me sit up and pay attention! The sound was brilliant. And then you kept the same super level of presentation throughout the entire song.

To my ears, "On Fire Love" is chockablock full of energy, explodes with professionalism and is a terrific testimony to your abilities as a songwriter, an arranger, a performer and a producer.

Great stuff!

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Hey Greg...

I think this is the first time to listen to you. We've only been here about 3 weeks and still looking around.

Love that uptempo Bluegrass. Nice instrumental tracks and your voice is a great fit for this. That was a great listen...thanks!

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Very cool song. Well played and well sung..


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Hey Greg,

Great job by you and Trigger! Love that Charlie Daniels vibe.

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A good one there Greg.
Super vocal and I love your Tele playing!
Mix-wise I wanted to hear the drums a bit more?

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Hi Greg,

cool song and excellent
guitar playing. Regards to Trigger.

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Greg,

Great high-energy production. Excellent pickin' - and you matched that fiddle up with it really well!!!

A pedal-to-the-metal fun listen.

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Just for a split second I thought I heard Orange blossom special in that intro...
Good song, well produced and executed...we'll I'm still a rookie, but that doesn't mine I can't like what I hear!
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Greg,

As others have said this is a high energy, fun loving, toe tapping production with excellent vocals, lyrics and backing tracks. The mix was top notch IMHO. That was really great picking man!


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That's some cool stuff there.... hot playing and nice production.


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Noel - Thanks so much... You make me blush blush with all the nice things you have to say!

Al & Di - Nice to have you guys here and thanks for the comments.

Scott - Thanks buddy.

Josie - I thank you... As does Trigger. wink

John - Thanks for the listen & nice comments... I've had an issue with brushes being too "In Your Face" on previous tunes so I'm probably erring on the side of caution. I may bump 'em up a bit after your comment.

Guenter - Thanks. Trigger thanks you too! grin

Floyd - Thank you. I really enjoy trying to get my guitar to mesh with the RT's.

Karel - Thanks for the kind words. I love the fiddle RT's! grin

Mario - Thank you sir! The pickin can be a bit of a challenge at 135bpm. crazy

Herb - Thanks for the listen. I appreciate it.

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I like it, I like bluegrass upbeat songs. Well mixed, good vocals.

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Holly Cow! I just love Trigger!

great tune and catchy lyrics

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Greg, Great Job on all levels. Trigger is singing. Top notch. Tpm

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Fusion of styles creates a very unique and interesting sound. And +1 on the tele, clean, tight, loved it! Nice ending.


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Hi, Greg !


This is just great ! I like everything
about this tune of yours ! IMO
really masterfully mixed and performed !
Maight this be my favourite Greg tune ?

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Wow! as an ole bluegrasser I gotta say that is a great mix. The vocal is spot on and wonderfully supported by Trigger and the RT's. BG is a LOT harder to mix than most folks realize and a big tip of the hat to you for this one. Fine pickin' by you and the "PG Pickers" band. Thanks for throwing this out here!


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Paul - Thank you & thanks for the comments.

Gruveriver - I've grown quite fond of him as well. grin

Tommy - Hey thanks for the listen.

Olemon - Thanks for the comments... Trigger thanks you too.

Dani - Hey thank you so much... It's currently my favorite too. wink

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