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This is one I put together about a month ago. A Surf-Rock ballad. It was a quick project - between lunch and dinner (this is one of two I did in that time frame). Think of Annette and Frankie (you older folks know who they are!) walking along the beach about 1960, hand-in-hand, just at sunset, as this is playing in the background. The lead guitar (RT track - not me) is minimal but, I think, meets the needs of the song. Completely done in BIAB and Audacity - I try to keep it simple! Thanks in advance.

I tried to find a use for the Spaghetti Western Baritone Background Guitar (fx) not in a minor key. You might have noticed that RT is an "Even" feel, whereas the other RTs are a "Swing" feel. I think it sounds okay - does it work for you?

Alan

BROKEN WAVE


File:Broken Wave.MGU

Key=A , Tempo 65, Length (m:s)=4:33
No intro. 24 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 24. Repeat x3 choruses
Melody has 296 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Soloist track has 412 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,

Style is _WEEPING.STY (Weeping 12-8 Sax Solo Pop Ballad)

BassCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
DrumsCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
PianoCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
GuitarCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded
SoloistCustom Synth is Synth/Plugin Loaded

RealTracks in style: ~2481:Bass, Acoustic, HeldSimple Sw 110
RealTracks in style: 2624:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BluesShuffleBassAndLicks Sw 085
RealTracks in style: ~993:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryWaltzGrittyPicked Sw 140
RealTracks in song: 2447:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Background SpaghettiWestern Ev 065 (CustomFX)
RealDrums in style: BluesMondaySw8^02-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat

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Edited For Typos and some new info.


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This is real good. Some vocals at 1:28 would have been a classic. Very good instrumental. Enjoyed my listen. Thanks for sharing

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Hello LPman,

Thanks a bunch for the listen. The primary reason there is no vocal is it was written for an a film placement opportunity that wanted only instrumentals. I'll think about a lyric, since it wasn't selected. Again, many thanks for the listen and nice words. Much appreciated.

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Alan,

A really pretty tune - all sounds just right. Nicely composed and put together.

Peter

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Alan,

This is excellent... You bring a lot of emotion through this piece.

Bob

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An excellent listen, Alan.

The EV RT works fine - the spacing and tremolo help that, I think...

Very nice.

fj

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I spent a long time staring at the song art, trying to figure out if maybe the wave was from one of the green oceans, and then when I looked again I noticed the trees and all the foliage. Super cool choice! The song is absolutely beautiful! Well done.


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Alan,
Very relaxing, with the moody emotion that baritone guitar brings
suggesting images of Western movies.
You are an ace at the quick, well executed instrumental.

Robert

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The ev guitar sounds good. On a few occasions I've also mixed them with no issues.

Beyond all that we much like the song. It really does establish a nice cinematic feel. Hopefully you'll have more opportunities to submit it.

We enjoyed it!

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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Alan,

A really pretty tune - all sounds just right. Nicely composed and put together.

Peter


Thank you, peter. I appreciate that!

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Alan,

This is excellent... You bring a lot of emotion through this piece.

Bob


Thanks a bunch, Bob. Glad you liked it!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
An excellent listen, Alan.

The EV RT works fine - the spacing and tremolo help that, I think...

Very nice.

fj


Thanks very much, Floyd. I appreciate the feedback. It was pretty quick project: 2 - 3 hours. Best to you,

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Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
I spent a long time staring at the song art, trying to figure out if maybe the wave was from one of the green oceans, and then when I looked again I noticed the trees and all the foliage. Super cool choice! The song is absolutely beautiful! Well done.


Thank you, Ember! I narrowed it down to three choices on the art, from many, and went with this one because it was bit different. Thanks for the kind words!

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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
Alan,
Very relaxing, with the moody emotion that baritone guitar brings
suggesting images of Western movies.
You are an ace at the quick, well executed instrumental.

Robert


Thank you very much! I've been playing around with the various baritone guitar tracks and thought this might be a good way to use one of them. Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm not sure I'm a master of anything - except making my wife give me the "you're dead meat" look! best t you.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
The ev guitar sounds good. On a few occasions I've also mixed them with no issues.

Beyond all that we much like the song. It really does establish a nice cinematic feel. Hopefully you'll have more opportunities to submit it.

We enjoyed it!

J&B


Hey Guys - or should I say guy and lady?

Thanks much for the very nice comments. You probably saw the opportunity for which I created this and another song. You never know what might get selected or rejected. Some of the accepted entries are spot on and terrific - some of the others sound nothing like what they requested. I guess it's a crap shoot - I'll keep rolling the dice when I can! Thanks again.

Alan

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Hello, Alan

It's a challenge for you to a new genre.
The rhythm of the 12/8 and the Ev lead guitar are blending really harmoniously.
It is very comfortable.
It seems that I am watching an Italian movie which music is written by Ennio Morricone.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

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Cool retro feel Al!! I love that spaghetti western guitar thing. You've been hitting the instrumentals a lot....and doing a fine job of it! Enjoyed! Take care. Greg

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