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I have written this song for a project.
Mainly instrumental with a short vocal.
Of course Band in a Box is the real star.
Mixed with studio one.
All comments welcome .Rob

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****** Song Summary *************
Title: Alligator
File:Alligator.SGU
Key=E , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:17
2 bar intro, 64 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 66. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for RealDrums Changes,
Style is _DELTASL.STY (Slow Country Rock )

RealTracks in style: ~572:Bass, Electric, Blues BB Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~577:Guitar, Resophonic, Rhythm Blues Crossroads Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 382:Guitar, Slide, Background Blues Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2335:String Quartet, Rhythm PopHall Ev 085
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Vocals myself

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hi Rob4580

I love the use of the slide guitar. Some interesting passages too.
Great blending of vocals with a "The Doors" style. I really enjoyed this one. Great job!

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Nice instrumental. Sounds good in my headphones.


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Rob,

Excellent - sounds great!

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Nice and slinky!

Seems like I saw a request like that...if so best to you!

Enjoyed it.. Well done!

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The instrumental is so amazing, as is the rest of the song. You really outdid yourself this time. It's such a good tune.

Thanks for sharing!


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Cool sounding track, Rob. As LPMan mentioned, the vocal had a Doors sound to them.

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Loved that guitar. Slide was so well done. A tough art to master. Super vocal. I get the Jim Morrison vibe too. Well done


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Very cool!

Love the instrumental part, very well done, but I also really like that short little vocal segment you did. Would love to see you expand on that a little, lots of potential there IMHO.

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Originally Posted By: LPman
hi Rob4580

I love the use of the slide guitar. Some interesting passages too.
Great blending of vocals with a "The Doors" style. I really enjoyed this one. Great job!


Thanks for listening LPman. Rob

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Nice instrumental. Sounds good in my headphones.


Hi David. Thank you.Rob

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Rob,

Excellent - sounds great!

Bob


Many thanks Bob.Rob

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Amazing job Rob! I think this is one of my personal favourites I've heard from you, though admittedly I'm a sucker for this style of rock music. It has so much character and flow to it. I also thoroughly enjoyed the panning vocal effects for the chorus.

You outdid yourself on this one - thanks for sharing smile


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Great vibe Rob!! Love the attitude in that slide guitar. Great vocal as usual! Really well done!! Take care. Greg

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You did an outstanding job on this production... great sound!

Last edited by Jim; 04/08/18 10:20 AM. Reason: Changed sis to did...

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Great music!
We trust your addition to the project was well received.
We love that slide guitar soloist BTW.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Very cool!

Love the instrumental part, very well done, but I also really like that short little vocal segment you did. Would love to see you expand on that a little, lots of potential there IMHO.


My sentiments exactly! Great job! Thanks, Torrey

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