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Callin' Your Bluff - With Cleaned Up VocalThe original vocal picked up some static right at the end. We live in a 70 year-old house and the wiring gets a little testy at times. I redid the vocal and took just a bit of bass off the the original vocal track, as well as it has no static at the end. It's been a while. Lots of things going on - some tragic news for Di. But I'll be here as much as I can. Here's a simple Acoustic Blues number I worked on now and then for the past couple of weeks. It's simple and minimalistic - somewhat in the style of Leon Redbone. Hope you like it. Will be over to hear some of the newer songs as I can. Title: Callin’ Your Bluff File:Callin’ Your Bluff.SGU Key=G, Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=3:54 Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _CARRYON.STY (Carry On Even Acoustic Blues) Title: Calling Your Bluff File:Callin' Your Bluff.SGU Key=G , Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=3:59 tyle is _CARRYON.STY (Carry On Even Acoustic Blues) RealTracks in song: ~2475:Bass, Acoustic, HeldSimple Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2677:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm BluesStraightBrent Ev 085 RealDrums in Song: DrivingPop8ths^01-a:HiHat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare (Yep - just three instruments) Note: That "glitch" at 2:51 happened in the upload to Soundcloud - tried several times but it was there each time. Not on my original tracks. Cyber mysteries! Callin’ Your Bluff © 2018 Alan D. David, BMI (v1) Now listen honey, I don’t need you here no more Go pack your things, take them with you to the door I liked my life, exactly as it was before (v2) You’ve been sneakin’, baby you been messin’ around You can’t deny it, cuz the word’s all over town And while you’re packin’, don’t forget your cheater’s crown CHORUS I gave you everything that you ever wanted But I guess that just ain’t enough You have a wayward heart, and a need of the evil sort Such a mean disposition and an attitude that’s off the chart Goodbye baby, cuz I’m calling your bluff INSTRUMENTAL VERSE (v3) Don’t come cryin’, I got no will to dry your tears If you got no hankie, they probably got one down at Sears I’m done as your fool, like I was for all those years REPEAT CHORUS TAG Adios baby, I'm callin' your bluff
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Loved this Al! Great song. It reminded me a lot of this classic: Tracy Chapman - Give Me One ReasonWishing Di well!
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Alan,
Sorry to hear about Di - sending some good thoughts your way...
The song is great. I love the feel and vibe of this one - the pacing and delivery is outstanding.
Bob
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Alan, Now that's some good stuff. You have a very good knowledge of several different genres. Your voice fits this one particularly well. I love the blues and this song as well. My best to the both of you, Tom
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Really well done! Your voice really suits this type of material I think. Enjoyed the listen!
Wishing all the best for Di.
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"If you got no hankie, they probably got one down at Sears"
LOL. Loved that line, Alan.
This is nicely done. Good mix. Nice use of the BAND with just those 3 tracks...
Wishing you both good things.
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Really well done, Alan  The way your voice and instruments and contrast sounds so smooth here. I really like the laid back, mellow vibe of the this tune. It really pays off that you didn't over-complicate the arrangement, and kept it stripped down to the necessities. It gives it room to breathe, and helps all the different aspect hit you harder. You should be proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing!
Cheers,
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Very nice stripped down blues. Your voice really shines here Your real guitarist plays your nice chording flawlessly. Janne
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Hi Alan,
First of all, our thoughts are with you and Di. I'm full of respect for how you keep going through the difficult times.
The song? Well it's just superb.
Why would you need more than those three tracks, when they work so well together.
Great story-line, wonderful vocals and a perfect mix.
Fabulous!
All the best, ROG.
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A chill and relaxed blues - sort of an oxymoron, but as Deryk says, very smooth.
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Alan
Great stuff - sounds great.
Best wishes to you both.
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Hi All,
I quick reply to everyone who has commented. I w9ill start listening to and commenting on the other great songs tomorrow evening. Looking forward to it!
Alan
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Hi Steve, First, thank you for the kind thoughts for Di. We both appreciate that very much. And I appreciate your very nice comments on the song. And yes, that particular Tracy Chapman song is a favorite of mine and Di's. And you;re right - there are some similarities. Thanks for the reminder. Also, I'm originally from suburban St. Louis (St. Charles). I was born in St. Louis (Bethesda Hospital) and grew up in Troy and then St. Charles - moved to St. Charles in 1959. I now live in northern Alabama. Best to you. Alan
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Alan,
Sorry to hear about Di - sending some good thoughts your way...
The song is great. I love the feel and vibe of this one - the pacing and delivery is outstanding.
Bob Hi Bob, Thanks for the thoughts on Di - we both appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the song. It took me a couple of weeks to get it done but it was one of the easier songs for me to write, musically and lyrically. Best to you. Alan
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Alan, Now that's some good stuff. You have a very good knowledge of several different genres. Your voice fits this one particularly well. I love the blues and this song as well. My best to the both of you, Tom Hi Tom, Thanks for the kind thoughts. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the song. It was fun to put together. We like the Blues, too - great music! I've always liked almost all genres of music and try to get a grasp on their construction and deliveryz. I'm pleased to hear that some of that effort shows through. Best to you. Alan
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Really well done! Your voice really suits this type of material I think. Enjoyed the listen!
Wishing all the best for Di. Hi Dave, Thanks a bunch! I'm delighted you like the song. Thanks for letting me know. Wishing you well. Alan
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"If you got no hankie, they probably got one down at Sears"
LOL. Loved that line, Alan.
This is nicely done. Good mix. Nice use of the BAND with just those 3 tracks...
Wishing you both good things.
fj Hi Floyd, I hate to pat my own back, but I liked that line, too. It just came to me ... didn't have to ponder it. I like it when that happens! Thanks for all the wonderful comments. Sure do appreciate that! Best to you and yours, Alan
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Really well done, Alan The way your voice and instruments and contrast sounds so smooth here. I really like the laid back, mellow vibe of the this tune. It really pays off that you didn't over-complicate the arrangement, and kept it stripped down to the necessities. It gives it room to breathe, and helps all the different aspect hit you harder. You should be proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing! Deryk, You are much too kind - but don't stop! Contrast is always good in a song as long as it compliments the two sides. glad this one came across that way. Di, my wife, made a similar comment when she listened. Thank you very much. I'm enjoying my 2018 BIAB update! Best to you and everyone at PG Music. Alan
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Very nice stripped down blues. Your voice really shines here Your real guitarist plays your nice chording flawlessly. Janne Janne, Thank you very much! Not very many of my vocals "shine"! So I appreciate that so much. My singing voice is mediocre, so I enjoy all kind comments in reference to it. And yes, those backing tracks are marvelous - a big shout-out to PG Music! Best to you. Alan
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Hi Alan,
First of all, our thoughts are with you and Di. I'm full of respect for how you keep going through the difficult times.
The song? Well it's just superb.
Why would you need more than those three tracks, when they work so well together.
Great story-line, wonderful vocals and a perfect mix.
Fabulous!
All the best, ROG. Hi ROG. Thank you for the kind words for Di. Her issues agree complicated, serious and varied. Keeping her alive is often a full-time task. Your comments on the song are very kind. PG Music really hit the bullseye with many of their new tracks. I just massaged what they gave us. Apparently it worked out ok this time. I was very happy to hear the comments about the mix - that is not my strong point. Again, many sincere thanks. Best to you. Alan
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