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#354045 06/15/16 12:28 PM
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Hi, Friends !

I have not been too much on the forum lately
due to the fact that I´ve committed myself
to a little too many different activities,
but I did manage to put this little country
tune together today.

The style is: E12 STSM.STY Country Pop

and the instros are:

Bass: 684 El bass Pop Half Notes Sync Ev 120
Guitar 1: 408 Guitar,Resonator, Background Allis Ev 120
Guitar 2: 405 Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
Guitar 3: 1033 Guitar 12 String El, Strumming Ev 120
Guitar 4: 1880 Resonator, soloist, Country Train Rob Ev 16 130
Drums: Realdrums Nashville even 8/1 side stick ride

Mixcraft Pro 7 used as DAW and Stagg Mic, recorded on my
lenovo laptop.

http://app.box.com/s/xefbkcnifaf72t29688qow4gcr86ha71

http://soundcloud.com/user-337827005/thats-reality

....here are the lyrics:

That´s reality (music & words by Norman Wibe)

I don´t know why it took so long, for me to realize
that you´re the one for me
just a look into your eyes, should have told me long ago
that you love me darlin´, that´s reality

Please, forgive me darlin´if I waited for a while
but you know I wasn´t me
I was livin´in a world of dreams, that is why I couldn´t see
that you love me darlin´, and that´s reality

Darlin´, don´t go away
can´t you, please, stay
give me some hope
you´ll be comin´back my way

I was a fool not to see where I was headin´to
I was blinded by my grief
I couldn´t see before me nor by night nor by day
that you love me darlin´, and that´s reality

Solo

Please, forgive me darlin´if I waited for a while
but you know I wasn´t me
I was livin´in a world of dreams, that is why I couldn´t see
that I love you darlin´, and that´s reality

Cheers
Dani

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Dani,

So smooth... Very enjoyable!

Bob

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Hi Dani,

Don’t let too many ‘other activities divert you away from creating heartfelt songs like this for too long.
Sung with sincerity the ‘story came across well. I enjoyed it

Paddy G

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Originally Posted By: PaddyG




Hi Dani,

Don’t let too many ‘other activities divert you away from creating heartfelt songs like this for too long.
Sung with sincerity the ‘story came across well. I enjoyed it

Paddy G


what Paddy said!

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Dani,

Welcome back - to the forum (again) and to reality!...

"Darlin´, don´t go away
can´t you, please, stay
give me some hope
you´ll be comin´back my way"

Hope that all works out...

fj

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Hi Dani,

we missed you.
I totally agree with PaddyG.
Enjoyable listen.

Guenter

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Hi, Bob !:))


Thank you so much for your
warm words much appreciated !
I take it you liked the Bb9sus#11
and G9susb5b13 chords too then ?

Cheers
Dani

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Dani, nice smooth vocal and some interesting chord choices. I enjoyed my listen. Tom

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Now, friend Paddy !:))

Those are truly nice words
that you are bestowing on me and
I am truly grateful for that !:))

I will try and do my best to get
a chance to bring you more music
according to my resources !:))

Thanks Paddy 1


Cheers
Dani

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Hi, Pat !:))

Thank you for your most kind
words !

Hope that I´ll get some
time during summer to
write some more !:))

Cheers
Dani

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Thank you friend for your
welcoming words !:))

Everything worked out fine
what I was describing was indeed
a time already passed by when Li
and I were just meeting each other
in the beginning of our partnership
and I was a bit unsure about where
I was heading ! Nowadays all that
is behind us and everything is just
great !:))

Thank you for your concerning words !

Cheers
Dani




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Hi, Guenter !:))

Feels good to be missed !
Thank you for your concern
and for your most kind words 1

Cheers
Dani

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Dani
Really interesting song - as noted unusual chord structure but very pleasant sounding.
Nice feel.

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Hi, Tommy !:))

Much obliged by your more
than kind words !


Cheers
Dani

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From surfer to country guy, there's always "Dani-ness" to your songs, and that's what makes them special!! Cool song. Well done!! Take care. Greg

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This is very pretty!

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Dani,

So smooth... Very enjoyable!

Bob


We totally agree!


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

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
http://rnam.net/


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Hi Dani,

It's always good to see your name appear in the forum. Every time, without exception, when I see a song posted by you, I smile.

Like floyd, you've written an incredible collection of song over the years. The trademark of all of them is how your lyrics ring with sincerity and honesty. Just like this one! I thoroughly enjoyed my listen.

May good things come your way!
Noel


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Enjoyed it Dani. Very smooooooth country.


Hey, did you put any FX on the dobro other
than the reverb? It sounds different....

Nice

J&B


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Hello Dani,
another great one. I like the harmony in this song.

Great lyrics and vocal

Sergio



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