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Here's a song I wrote in the 1980's and did a recording of back in 2010 when I first got BIAB. I never liked the recording from 2010... I had originally written the song in the key of (C) and that was just too darn high for me, not to mention I tried to throw everything but the kitchen sink into that first recording!  I'd like to think I've learned a little in the last 5 years when it comes to recording, not to mention I have my new recording toys  ... Sooo I decided to give this song another try. I've lowered the key a step and a half to a more reasonable one (A) and tried not to put every RT there is in it.  I sped it up a little bit and tried to sing in tune this time!  The original recording is down the list on my web page if you wanna compare.  If you don't that's OK too.  All RT's (listed below) except where my Martin (Dean) makes an appearance for the guitar solo and of course I'm doing all the vocals. As always all comments welcome. Hope you enjoy, Greg http://achordmusic.mymusicstream.com/track/you-are-everything-20152 Drum tracks. I think they are both Nashville Country Train: one is brushes which are pretty dry and in the background and another with sticks that's up front with FX. Bass Elec RT 379 Banjo RT 589 Fiddle Rhythm RT 593 Fiddle Solo RT 2008 Guitar Acou RT 378 Guitar Acou RT 598 Mandolin RT 599 Piano RT 1166 (I'm anxious to hear Floyd's opinion on my piano mix when it comes in on the 2nd verse) YOU ARE EVERYTHING©1982 Greg Achord GIRL YOU KNOW SINCE I FOUND YOU THERE'S BEEN A CHANGE INSIDE THOUGH I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT IT'S A FEELIN I JUST CAN'T HIDE I FEEL IT EVERY TIME I'M WITH YOU EVERYTHING FEELS SO RIGHT SO COME ON LET ME HOLD YOU LET ME LOVE YOU TONIGHT YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE TO ME YOU AND ME TOGETHER THATS OUR DESTINY YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE I HOPE TO FIND YOUR ONE IN A MILLION AND I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE LORD IT SEEMS THAT I'VE WAITED I'VE WAITED FOR SO LONG LOOKING FOR THAT LADY WHO WOULD LOVE ME AND APPRECIATE MY SONGS AND JUST WHEN IT SEEMED I'D NEVER FIND HER WELL THEN YOU CAME ALONG GIVIN ME YOUR LOVIN AND GIVIN ME A REASON TO GO ON YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE TO ME YOU AND ME TOGETHER THATS OUR DESTINY YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE I HOPE TO FIND YOUR ONE IN A MILLION AND I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE (RIDE) 16 BARS YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE TO ME YOU AND ME TOGETHER THATS OUR DESTINY YOU ARE EVERYTHING IN LIFE I HOPE TO FIND YOUR ONE IN A MILLION AND I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE / I'M SO GLAD THAT YOUR MINE
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Greg,
I really like the feel of this - excellent vocals and mix as well!
Bob
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Very nice song and good mix! The fiddle really jams. Vocal is very well performed and processed. Excellent track all around! Take care. Greg
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Really like the toe tapping intro, sets the mood perfectly for the song. The fiddle fills in so well.
Very nicely balanced throughout.
Thanks for sharing!
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Every thing fits well.
Sounds like something from the early seventies.
Nice groove.
Good job.
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Greg, This does sound like Cali country rock. I love the whole deal. Very well sung-fiddle great- Dean is smokin hot! Nice solo. I thought the piano was a tad, just a tad loud. I love the overall feel. This is your best post to date. I am going back in for another listen. Tom
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Hi Grey, Good rhythm! As I am typing I am listening to the old version. You've matured in those five years. This new version is brighter, more laid-back, less stressful. I see great progress. I 've enjoyed this one (two  ) Fred
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Hi Grey,
You've matured in those five years. This new version is brighter, more laid-back, less stressful.
I see great progress.
I 've enjoyed this one
Fred I agree. Plus 1 from me. I'm enjoying all your recent posts and I think you do great on vocals and your acoustic guitar work. I'm already looking forward to your next post.
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Hi Greg,
you got a good voice and I like your guitar playing.
Nice song all around.
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Greg,
This is your best ever, I'd say. NICE mix!
The fiddle is wedged in all the right places in all the right ways. You did the piano "right". The bass is pumpin'!
Your vocals and harmonies have power. Sweet acoustic lead!!!
I chose not to listen to the old one. This is done right...
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Greg,
I really like the feel of this - excellent vocals and mix as well!
Bob Thanks Bob I appreciate that. Very nice song and good mix! The fiddle really jams. Vocal is very well performed and processed. Excellent track all around! Take care. Greg Hey Greg thanks for the listen & nice comments. Greg
Really like the toe tapping intro, sets the mood perfectly for the song. The fiddle fills in so well.
Very nicely balanced throughout.
Thanks for sharing!
Trevor
Thanks a lot Trevor. Every thing fits well.
Sounds like something from the early seventies.
Nice groove.
Good job.
Rob Thanks Rob... I am a child of the seventies! Greg, This does sound like Cali country rock. I love the whole deal. Very well sung-fiddle great- Dean is smokin hot! Nice solo. I thought the piano was a tad, just a tad loud. I love the overall feel. This is your best post to date. I am going back in for another listen. Tom Thanks Tom, Dean & I appreciate it. I worried the piano was a little loud, but I needed Floyd to hear it, and I kinda wanted it to be almost in your face. Hi Greg, Good rhythm! As I am typing I am listening to the old version. You've matured in those five years. This new version is brighter, more laid-back, less stressful. I see great progress. I 've enjoyed this one (two ) Fred Fred, thank you so much... I have a hard time listening to the old version! Hi Grey,
You've matured in those five years. This new version is brighter, more laid-back, less stressful.
I see great progress.
I 've enjoyed this one
Fred I agree. Plus 1 from me. I'm enjoying all your recent posts and I think you do great on vocals and your acoustic guitar work. I'm already looking forward to your next post. Thank you c_fogle that's mighty nice of you. Hi Greg,
you got a good voice and I like your guitar playing.
Nice song all around.
Guenter Thanks Guenter. Greg,
This is your best ever, I'd say. NICE mix!
The fiddle is wedged in all the right places in all the right ways. You did the piano "right". The bass is pumpin'!
Your vocals and harmonies have power. Sweet acoustic lead!!!
I chose not to listen to the old one. This is done right...
floyd
Thanks Floyd I really appreciate it. Thrills me to have you say I got the piano "right"... if your gonna use it you might as well hear it! Thanks for the comment on my vocals too, I worked hard on that low harmony part!... The low harmonies don't come easy for me.  I'm choosing not to listen to the old one (anymore) as well.
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Awesome tune. Had me from bar 1. Fiddle was very cool. Lyrics, singing, playing well done
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Gotta say you did a fine job in producing this version, Greg. It's definitely got a great feel to it. Kudos for getting the harmonies like you did; they sound great!
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Hi Greg, Wow! This certainly presses all the 'feel good' buttons and makes for one heck of a happy musical journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it: great melody, great arrangement, very engaging vocals, excellent mix. This is my new favourite of yours All the best, Noel
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Ditto Greg. Great job.
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Greg,
like most of your songs this one has a great "live" feel to it. Dropping the key worked really well for your natural voice... nothing about this version sounds strained.
I like the instrument mix, and the way you phased sounds in and out of the mix.
The ending was very good... everything did what a real band would have done.
I really liked your personal contributions to the song (vocals and guitar solo... Did I detect some Marshall Tucker Band influence in the solo?)
I'm glad you took the time to resurrect it!
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Very effective bluegrass backing for a
California country/rock song. Your
fine vocal and guitar nailed the feel.
Great mix. The soundscape sets
up nicely on my monitors.
We enjoyed the spin!!
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Greg,
Nice song. I've gotta' admit I listened to the 2010 version to compare then and now. The original is not as bad as you hinted but, the key change did benefit your voice.
You have a good song library. I would hope to hear updated versions of more songs.
Can't wait to hear your next one.
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Awesome tune. Had me from bar 1. Fiddle was very cool. Lyrics, singing, playing well done Hey thanks Scott. Gotta say you did a fine job in producing this version, Greg. It's definitely got a great feel to it. Kudos for getting the harmonies like you did; they sound great!
David Thanks David... I worked pretty hard on those harmonies, especially the low one. Hi Greg, Wow! This certainly presses all the 'feel good' buttons and makes for one heck of a happy musical journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it: great melody, great arrangement, very engaging vocals, excellent mix. This is my new favourite of yours All the best, Noel Thank you Noel. I always look forward to your comments. Ditto Greg. Great job.
Josie Thanks Josie. Greg,
like most of your songs this one has a great "live" feel to it. Dropping the key worked really well for your natural voice... nothing about this version sounds strained.
I like the instrument mix, and the way you phased sounds in and out of the mix.
The ending was very good... everything did what a real band would have done.
I really liked your personal contributions to the song (vocals and guitar solo... Did I detect some Marshall Tucker Band influence in the solo?)
I'm glad you took the time to resurrect it! Hey Pat... Thanks for the nice comments. Always loved The Marshall Tucker Band & Toy Caldwell (still do several of their songs in my band)... so I would say yes!
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Hoppin' little number Greg. Nicely done!
Regards,
Bob
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