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A tune I composed a couple of days ago. Strathaird is in Skye in the highlands of Scotland.
Accordion used is my Scandalli super 6

Added a choir from the reason library.
This tune is a good example of why biab needs a very slow beautiful piano real track.
And a choir !!

****** Song Summary *************
Title: strathaird
File:strathaird.MGU
Key=D , Tempo 50, Length (m:s)=5:26

MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2056:Piano, Rhythm CelticAir Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1595:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop8thsSteady Ev 065

Strathaird

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Hi Graham,

Honestly, I never was very fond of accordion music until I started listening to you. I find every song you compose and play on the accordion to be so incredibly beautiful. This is another example of your finesse and skilled touch on the instrument. What a pleasure!

And I agree with you about BIAB needed choral voices and a beautiful slow piana that's not so staccato as the ones they have.

Again, simply beautiful!

Wishing you well,

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Hi Graham. Once again this ticks all the boxes.
Very melodic. Rob

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Another classic delivery from you Graham.

The melody is both simplistic and really beautiful, and you have definitely done a great job with the choir.

Very nice indeed.

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Graham,

Honestly, I never was very fond of accordion music until I started listening to you. I find every song you compose and play on the accordion to be so incredibly beautiful. This is another example of your finesse and skilled touch on the instrument. What a pleasure!

And I agree with you about BIAB needed choral voices and a beautiful slow piana that's not so staccato as the ones they have.

Again, simply beautiful!

Wishing you well,

Alan


Thanks Alan, I originally had played it on the keyboard using violin as the main instrument but it just seemed too artificial. I aim to get a real fiddler playing it one of these days

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Wow, furry, I thoroughly enjoyed this. One word that instantly comes to mind - beautiful. The playing you did on this is stunning. It's easy to sway to and get lost in, and equally as captivating.

Great job here - thanks so much for sharing smile


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Hi Graham. Once again this ticks all the boxes.
Very melodic. Rob



Thanks a million Rob. Now if only Andre Rieu could record it ? eek

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Your accordion work is so fantastic! You make them sound so fantastical. I think the accordion is such an underrated instrument. It can make such wonderful sounds that I think a lot of people overlook.

Thanks for sharing this song! <3


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Another classic delivery from you Graham.

The melody is both simplistic and really beautiful, and you have definitely done a great job with the choir.

Very nice indeed.

Trev



Thanks Trev, I really love working with choral fonts, they add another dimension to any track

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Hello, Graham

Your accordion play is always really nice!
The tone of yours is also splendid.
You use a different accordion for each song. How many accordions are owned?
The melody lines is very pleasant and nostalgic as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Thanks Ember, keeping my fingers crossed for some choral and slow piano real tracks.

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Sounds good, Graham.

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Beautiful tune Graham. I am sure developing a fondness for your music. The accordion when in the right hands is such a beautiful instrument. Well done..


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Graham,
beatiful track and even more beautiful, sensitive, musical touch of your fingers on the accordion. Fantastic. I think you should record accordion real tracks for BIAB, I would surely buy them :-)

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, Graham

Your accordion play is always really nice!
The tone of yours is also splendid.
You use a different accordion for each song. How many accordions are owned?
The melody lines is very pleasant and nostalgic as usual.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi



Thanks Shigeki. I've 3 accordions, all Italian. Elkavox83, Excelsior 940 and a Scandalli super V1

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Sounds good, Graham.



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Graham,
I picture you on those rocky shores with this lovely tune going out over the water.
You music raises the profile of a wonderful instrument!

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Beautiful tune Graham. I am sure developing a fondness for your music. The accordion when in the right hands is such a beautiful instrument. Well done..



Thanks Scott always appreciate your comments

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Graham,
beatiful track and even more beautiful, sensitive, musical touch of your fingers on the accordion. Fantastic. I think you should record accordion real tracks for BIAB, I would surely buy them :-)


Hi Jon, thanks a bunch for the comments.

Would certainly agree to the call if asked by theam grin

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Beautiful! Music as well as pictures Graham!
Great job!

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