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Hi all. Been stuck on writing waltz's lately.
This one is about the loneliness of old age and the only comfort is late night TV.
Hope you like it. All comments welcome. Rob

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Its four in the morning Im watching tv.
Reruns of Elvis and things I dont need.
I never did wondered how lonesome I'd be.
Im wishing you where here with me.

Im eating leftovers the lights are down dim.
The sofas kinda comfy the cat wonders in.
I beg the almighty your safe where you been.
Im wishing you where here with me.

Send a donation and we'll save your sole.
Insurance a thing, you need dont you know.
No lock in contract you'l be free to go.
Never so easy to be.
Im wishing you where here with me.

Bridge

Send a donation and we'll save your sole.
Insurance a thing, you need dont you know.
No lock in contract you'l be free to go.
Never so easy to be.
Im wishing you where here with me.


Im schedualed for surgery I need a by pass.
My heart near most faling, I hope I will last.
But if I dont see you, I'll raise you a glass
Im wishing you where here with me.

Its four in the morning Im watching tv.
Reruns of Elvis and things I dont need.
I never did wondered how lonesome I'd be.
Im wishing you where here with me.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Send a Donation
File:Send a Donation.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 140, Length (m:s)=3:10
4 bar intro, 140 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 144. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 400 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _CNTRY34.STY (Melodic Country Waltz )

RealTracks in style: ~1123:Bass, Acoustic, CountryWaltz Sw 140
RealTracks in style: ~2050:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment CountryWaltzJohn Sw 140
RealTracks in style: ~2055:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryWaltzBrent Sw 140
RealTracks in style: 1298:Pedal Steel, Rhythm CountryWaltz Sw 140
RealTracks in song: ~1125:Fiddle, Background CountryWaltz Sw 110
RealDrums in style: NashClassicWaltzSw^1-a:SideStick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat

Mixed with Sonar. Vocals myself

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Thought I should mention that this is only a song title and not a request. smile

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Oh my,Rob I hope it never gets to that for me or my wife!!
Great waltz and thoughtful lyrics.Excellent.
Happy Christmas
Ian
PS - we did a silly check on our commercial TV adverts the other night. Being Christmas time the channels are awash with Charity adverts asking for "Donations". In one hour of Prime Time the 9 different Charities we saw added up to a staggering £37 and some of those wanted you to sign up to a monthly donation. Pity the poor old folk who get emotional about it all and give away their meagre pensions.


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Super vocal and video. Love the title. Bet it scared a few people when clicking on the link lol...


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Good job on that, Rob. You are really pumpin' 'em out...

Good mix. Cool video - looks like a lot of work...

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Great waltz Rob. You touched on a very important social theme.
Excellent video.

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Hello, Rob

Super vocal and TV show!
Very nice Waltz.
Elvis has also appeared securely on television,
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Originally Posted By: sixchannel
Oh my,Rob I hope it never gets to that for me or my wife!!
Great waltz and thoughtful lyrics.Excellent.
Happy Christmas
Ian
PS - we did a silly check on our commercial TV adverts the other night. Being Christmas time the channels are awash with Charity adverts asking for "Donations". In one hour of Prime Time the 9 different Charities we saw added up to a staggering £37 and some of those wanted you to sign up to a monthly donation. Pity the poor old folk who get emotional about it all and give away their meagre pensions.


Hi Ian. Thanks for watching. Glad you didnt sign up to those charities. smile
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Hi Rob. Well that tugs on the old heart strings. A great write. Good one!


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Super vocal and video. Love the title. Bet it scared a few people when clicking on the link lol...


Hi Scott. Thanks for viewing. I was worried about the title for a while smile

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Good job on that, Rob. You are really pumpin' 'em out...

Good mix. Cool video - looks like a lot of work...



Hi Floyd. Thanks for your comment. Yes Ive been on a bit of a roll lately
writing a song a day. Rob

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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri


Great waltz Rob. You touched on a very important social theme.
Excellent video.

Sergio


Thank you Sergio. Rob

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I truly loved this. A thin line between humor and melancholy. A hard thing to achieve. Really enjoyable. Loved the video too. Wonderful job Rob!

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Rob, A good write. Well sung and produced. Good mix. Getting old sucks and you did a good job of relaying that sentiment. Very nicely done in all regards, Tom

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, Rob

Super vocal and TV show!
Very nice Waltz.
Elvis has also appeared securely on television,
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Thank you Shigeki. Rob

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Hi Rob. Well that tugs on the old heart strings. A great write. Good one!


Thank you Joanne. Thank you for your support through the year. Rob

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Rob

Hopefully not biographical....nicely done, well sung and an excellent video accompaniment.


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Very well done! You nailed late night tv for sure (not that I have ever stayed up to see it). grin

The arrangement is very well worked out. (Isn't BiaB great for helping in that matter?) The vocal is well done and the piece is fun to listen to.

Thank you for sharing.


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BRILLIANT song Rob. Remember watching late night TV when we first got satellite signals here in the UK, and you've certainly got the song spot on. Definately a song that needs to be recorded by some of the major artists

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Rob,
A great subject for a song- really good lyrics, very well sung and arranged.
Apart from that shot of the leftovers, I enjoyed the video too!

Robert

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