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Melinda #289426 03/25/15 07:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	Here's a song about frustrated love, written in 1983 for a girl who is still a friend, though happily married. The guitar arpeggios, tamborine and strings are overdubbed. https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/melinda **** Song Summary ********* Title: Melinda File:Melinda.SGU Key=D , Tempo 130, Length (m:s)=4:25 No intro. 140 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 140. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _EAGF_GF.STY (Eagles Style. (136 RS)) RealTracks in song: ~~1011:Bass, Electric, BritInvasion Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 645:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopRockBritEdgy Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 998:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispSync Ev 120 RealDrums in Song: RockClassicBritEv^1-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Ride Bell ***************** MELINDA DAG DAG DBm I tell you Melinda, I never have been the same GA since I saw your face GA And now the time and place we met DA I ever engraved, I could never forget DBm You're keeping me drifting, I seem to be sifting through GA sands of stolen time GA I long to make you mine but the hours DA are way too short , but this is important F#mBm How many times was I left alone EmA When you used the phone to withdraw politely F#mBmA Just before I walk through the door, I have to ask G DAGEm Are you gonna make it tonight, tonight DAG Are you gonna make it tonight DBm I keep asking questions, the answers you give me GA Are what I want to hear GA And you've become so dear to me DA I hope that it lasts, it happened so fast DBm I know that he hurt you but has it occurred GA that you did your very beat GA Now give your heart a rest, I'll be waiting DA But don't overdo, there's too much to lose F#mBm I'll control myself when we go out EmA I won't chew your ear or suck on your fingers F#mBm We can both try to keep it light A Now tell me please G DAGEm Are you gonna make it tonight, tonight DAG Are you sonna make it tonight DAG (4) break DBm GA You work at concealing the best of your feelings Won't you let me know GA Don't you want to show you care DA There's a world of wonder for those who dare DBm GA You've got me to thinkin', my spirits are sinkin', I never was that brave GA It's up to .you to save the future DA I haven't a clue, am I going to lose her F#mBm I wonder where we 're coming from EmA and if the day will come when we stand in sunlight F#mBm Have a laugh about the past A and I won't have to ask G DAG Em Are you gonna make it tonight, tonight DAG Are you gonna make it tonight DAG DAG DAG DGD Last edited by Will Rockwell; 03/25/15 09:26 AM. ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289447 03/25/15 10:26 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Nice retro feel Will. As usual good Job. Rob. https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289463 03/25/15 12:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,808 South Carolina C Charlie Fogle Veteran
Charlie Fogle Veteran C Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,808 South Carolina	As Rob said, nice retro sound. A bit like the early Hollies to me. Enjoyed the listen but found the guitar riff to be a small bit distracting. Charlie BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.

Re: Melinda Charlie Fogle #289519 03/26/15 12:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	I always liked the Hollies, never thought I could be compared to them. Thank you. ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289522 03/26/15 01:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,698 Northeastern USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,698 Northeastern USA	Will, This to me has a really cool early 70s feel - very enjoyable. Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289523 03/26/15 01:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,079 wales gibson Veteran
gibson Veteran Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,079 wales	Will, I do like this. Needs some "ooh la la's" good song Alyn My showcase songs My story

Re: Melinda gibson #289528 03/26/15 02:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,808 South Carolina C Charlie Fogle Veteran
Charlie Fogle Veteran C Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 8,808 South Carolina	Originally Posted By: Will Rockwell I always liked the Hollies, never thought I could be compared to them. Thank you. Originally Posted By: gibson Will, I do like this. Needs some "ooh la la's" good song Alyn Follow Alyn's suggestion and you're there.... The forum's own modern day retro Hollies. BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289551 03/26/15 03:31 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 188 Edmonton,Canada big741 Apprentice
big741 Apprentice Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 188 Edmonton,Canada	Hi, Will. Nice job, and a fine tune indeed. I agree that some ooh's and whatnot would certainly add to the vibe you've got going on here (not that there's anything wrong with it as is). Good work! Thanks for the music, Dan

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289753 03/27/15 02:42 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	I'll try some oohs ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289859 03/28/15 10:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326 Will Rockwell OP Journeyman
OP Will Rockwell Journeyman Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 326	Ok, I did the oohs and ahhs, and damned if it doesn't sound a bit like the Beach Boys now. I want you all to know how much I appreciate being needled into improving my songs. We only need one song to catch fire, and your suggestions can make a real difference. https://soundcloud.com/willrockwell/melinda ProTools 12, Faderport 8, Melodyne, JBL monitors, Novation UltraNova, Yamaha MX49, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Rickenbacker 12, Ovation 12, Vox VT20X amp

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #289876 03/28/15 01:47 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand RichMac Expert
RichMac Expert Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,719 New Zealand	Hi Will. I feel the retro vibe. Cheers. https://soundcloud.com/tuigorge

Re: Melinda Will Rockwell #290134 03/30/15 10:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA	This is one of my favorites of yours!! Really fun energy. Drums sound great. Cool song all the way around! Take care. Greg

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