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Not Mine To Give #357627 07/17/16 01:35 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc OP Veteran
OP Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	https://soundcloud.com/user-564042721/not-mine-to-give I remixed this song to try to address the panning problem with the vocal tracks ( thanks to Floyd I`m now paying attention to that when recording)- I also added a unison voice to the last verses. I`d be interested to hear whether folks find it too long; I`ve sometimes finished the song on a repeat of the 1st verse rather than singing the 1st chorus again- any other thoughts welcome as well. Written for my niece on a camping trip down the W coast - thanks for listening Style is _CMPFMDF.STY (Campfire, Medium Fingerpicking) RealTracks in song: ~2478:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1681:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~1119:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 RealTracks in song: ~618:Fiddle, Background Allis Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1877:Fiddle, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120 Not Mine To Give ( July 2001,by Robert Cordrey) V1 I would give you the sand dollar I walked for miles to find today tell every star lovelier by far are the freckles on your face V2 all my rights my songs my nights `til I`m gone are yours to command even my secret wish with a butterfly kiss I would place into your hands C1 But the majesty of the cloud pine tree the rose of Oregon`s sweet perfume the mystery of a coyote`s call to the shy crescent moon and the magic of each breath you draw from heaven`s well to live that`s not mine to give V3 I will write your name in campfire smoke sing you a lullaby run around making silly sounds try to catch you a firefly V4 I promise to refrain from mentioning the name of that boy down the road hold your secret fears my shirt for your tears play tag with you when I`m old C2 But the majesty of the wide blue sea singing you softly to your bed the mystery of the great star wheel drops of dew on a spider web and the magic of your own heart deep the drum you dance to as you live that`s not mine to give rpt V1&C1

Re: Not Mine To Give Robertkc #357742 07/18/16 09:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands RnAM Veteran
RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	Hi Robert, It's a really nice song and we like the fiddle solo! About the vocals: The lead vocal needs a little bit more articulation, the harmony vocal could be a little less loud. But all in all.. well done! Rob and Anne-Marie We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: Not Mine To Give Robertkc #357745 07/18/16 10:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,109 Winston-Salem, NC Pat Marr Veteran
Pat Marr Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,109 Winston-Salem, NC	I thought the lyrics were very poetic in a folky way. I liked the vocal harmony .. who is the female singer? https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0

Re: Not Mine To Give Pat Marr #357760 07/18/16 11:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc OP Veteran
OP Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Pat, Thank you - the harmony is from the Helicon feature so I`m pleased it sounded real!

Re: Not Mine To Give RnAM #357764 07/18/16 12:06 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc OP Veteran
OP Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Originally Posted By: RnAM Hi Robert, It's a really nice song and we like the fiddle solo! About the vocals: The lead vocal needs a little bit more articulation, the harmony vocal could be a little less loud. But all in all.. well done! Rob and Anne-Marie Hi Rob & Anne-Marie, I`m glad you liked the song and agree with your take on the vocals. I had so much BiaB teething trouble recording the lead that after remixing to get them more in the centre, the volume had dropped way down and I considered starting again. If I do record this again I will transpose up a little as there are parts of the chorus that feel too bassy for my voice. Cheers, Robert

Re: Not Mine To Give Robertkc #357848 07/19/16 09:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,133 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,133 GA USA	Nice! The imagery would make for a great video. We enjoyed it. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

Re: Not Mine To Give Robertkc #357851 07/19/16 09:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina David Snyder Veteran
David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,491 North Carolina	Hey, I love these lyrics. Really nice production!!! I truly enjoyed this. David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs4 https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Not Mine To Give David Snyder #357905 07/19/16 05:24 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc OP Veteran
OP Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Janice & Bud, Thank you -I have some photos from that trip so would like to follow up on the video idea sometime. David, I`m glad you enjoyed the song... its especially encouraging to get positive endorsements on the lyrics from a craftsman. Robert

Re: Not Mine To Give Robertkc #357938 07/20/16 03:49 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,888 Karlsruhe, Germany boehm Veteran
boehm Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,888 Karlsruhe, Germany	Hi Robert, poetic lyrics. Nice arrangement. The Helicon harmonies sound quite natural. Enjoyable listen. Regards to your niece. Guenter http://www.21d.de/ Latest Song: What You Desire

Re: Not Mine To Give boehm #357985 07/20/16 10:31 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc OP Veteran
OP Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Thanks Guenter, I`m pleased with the Helicon results so far-particularly as I find singing harmonies myself a challenge. Robert

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