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Hi All, Here's a new little song called NICO, NICO. All BIAB Tracks: Style: ACFNK16.STY 366: Bass, Electric, JazzFunkPoppy Ev16 110 686: Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 085 2556: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Pop 16thsJoe Ev 110 878: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm, NorthernRockGritty Sw16 1606: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Pop16ths Ev16 065 2444: Soloist, Guitar, Baritone Electric Drums: RealDrums in Style: NashvillePop16 Thanks for listening!  Bob
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Like the way you do the intro, the build up to the full band. Nice backing track and lyric
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Elliott,
Much appreciated - thanks.
Bob
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Hi rsdean, nice work on this! This has a very cheerful vibe to it and I liked the progression. Well done!
Cheers,
Joe
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Hi there, Bob.
Stunning.
Had me hooked from the first bar.
That is one fabulous backing track - an inspired choice of RTs and a super mix.
Loved the lyrics and your signature vocals.
Really got to be one of your very best.
Cheers, ROG.
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Hi Bob,
What a cool intro!
Was that the 2556?
But not just the intro,everything is cool about this song, especially the groove!
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Joe,
Thanks for listening and commenting!
Bob
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That sounds real good original vocals to my ears.
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Excellent song. Great mix, arrangement and production. Sounds ready for midnight radio to me.
Charlie
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+1 on the intro. Very cool fun tune. Excellent vocal and back track
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Bob
Great sounding track.
Really well done, another excellent song from your catalogue.
Peter
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ROG,
That's very nice of you - appreciate the listen and kind words.
Bob
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Very catchy, great pop song,
another strong write and performance
Nico of the Velvet Underground?
Enjoyed
Kenny
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You're on a roll!
Great groove.
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Bob,
A really catchy pop groove you`ve created- great vocal too... and thanks for reminding me of the many midnights I listened to Nico (though she was too unique for UK radio!).
Another very enjoyable song.
Robert
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Rob & Anne Marie,
Thanks so much. Yes, that intro was indeed the acoustic guitar #2556.
Bob
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brubaker,
Much appreciated - thanks!
Bob
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Bob,
This is without a doubt my favorite song of yours in terms of the production and sound, and I love all of your stuff.
Could you explain some of the effects or techniques you were using on various tracks like the acoustic and the overall song, in terms of your approach, if you have time.
This sounds radio ready to me and I an extremely interested in any elements of your secret sauce should you choose to share.
Excellent.
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David, Thanks for that - it means a lot... My setup is very simple. I use GarageBand as my DAW. For each track, I use some of the built in effects (like sharpen - add presence, etc.), in addition to adding a touch of reverb for each track for space. Most of the background rhythm tracks are panned, but in the main rhythm tracks (acoustic RT in this case) drums and solo RT are in the middle with my vocal. As an aside, my vocal is always recorded through a Blue Yeti Pro microphone. Once I'm satisfied with the overall mix, I'll add polish with Ozone or Nectar and set the final output level. For this song I used an Ozone vinyl setting with some tweaks. Hope that helps some and thanks for asking. Bob
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Very cool song, a great rhythm and nice melody on it.
Well done.
Sergio
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