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PRIME THE PUMP #487093 08/21/18 09:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 18 BIGALTX OP Enthusiast
OP BIGALTX Enthusiast Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 18	"PRIME THE PUMP" is my second posting. It's a song I wrote several years ago. Prime The Pump https://soundcloud.com/user-791803839/prime-the-pump I can't find the BB file showing what style, instruments, etc I used right now. If I find it, I'll edit this post. I laid off music for a while, but hopefully, I'm back and can share a few things. All music tracks in this song are BIAB... 100%. Even though personally, I play guitar, bass, and keys, I could live 3 lifetimes and never be as good a "picker" as the BIAB contributors. So why not use them ?!? I've been using BIAB for 15+ years. When they came out with "Real Tracks"... I was like WOW. LOVE Band In A Box! Lyrics: "PRIME THE PUMP" I thought her love for me would never run dry. But I just drew from her till she couldn't give any more. When she turned to leave, my whole life flashed before my eyes. And I remembered what my Daddy told me O so long ago. Well, he said prime the pump if you want her to love you from the heart. If you want to receive you must expect to be givin' right from the start. That old "something for nothing" won't work, when it's love that gets you over the hump. Oh, don't you know that you reap what you sow? You know you gotta prime the pump. So if, my friend, in love you're coming up empty. And you've been to the well once too often it seems. Always finding nothing where you know something ought to be. Let me tell you a secret that was handed down to me. You must prime the pump if you want her to love you from the heart. If you want to receive you must expect to be givin' right from the start. That old "something for nothing" won't work, when it's love that gets you over the hump. Oh, don't you know that you reap what you sow? You know you gotta prime the pump. You must prime the pump if you want her to love you from the heart. If you want to receive you must expect to be givin' right from the start. That old "something for nothing" won't work, when it's love that gets you over the hump. Oh, don't you know that you reap what you sow? You know you gotta prime the pump. Oh, don't you know that you reap what you sow? You know you gotta prime the pump. Last edited by BIGALTX; 08/21/18 09:03 AM.

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487105 08/21/18 09:39 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,808 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,808 Sacramento, California	Ha! I read the lyric first - always a bad plan - and then pushed the "Play" button. Great lyrics, but I certainly didn't expect slide guitar and a country setting. Catchy, well sung, nice arrangement. Nice background vocals. I especially liked the key change at the end. It's got that "classic country" sound. Quote: Even though personally, I play guitar, bass, and keys... I could live 3 lifetimes and never be as good a "picker" as the BIAB contributors. So why not use them ?!? Yeah, I know that song! A bit of nit-picking: there's a bit of "boxiness" to the lead vocal. It sounds like it's room ambiance, but my ears aren't good enough to say for sure. I didn't hear it in your prior song. Perhaps a bit of EQ cut could fix it? Just a thought. Anyway, nicely done! -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487114 08/21/18 10:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,682 beatmaster Expert
beatmaster Expert Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,682	This sounds good nice upbeat feel catchy lyrics. Agree with the comments on the voice, a subtle compressor same reverb just a touch, I think would stop the direct sound on the vocals. Good stuff. win 10 64 bit 16gb,i7 chip, ssd 500gb, m-audio air, ,Roland BK-7M, 1000,shure sm7b,sonar,acid,mixcraft, variety of plugins.Sample tank 3,Kontakt. TC Helicon Voicelive 3 2 . https://beatmaster1.bandcamp.com/releases

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487118 08/21/18 10:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,100 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,100 Hamlin NY	You have me from the git-go! Great groove, actually country like it should be, super vocal and outstanding lyrics. I liked everything about this one. Last edited by MarioD; 08/21/18 10:14 AM. You know you're getting old when a recliner and a heating pad is your idea of a hot date! 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487193 08/21/18 02:32 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,604 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,604 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Cool tune country tune. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: PRIME THE PUMP beatmaster #487377 08/22/18 12:10 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 18 BIGALTX OP Enthusiast
OP BIGALTX Enthusiast Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 18	I went back and added some fx to the Lead Voc mix. Whaddya think?

Re: PRIME THE PUMP dcuny #487378 08/22/18 12:11 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 18 BIGALTX OP Enthusiast
OP BIGALTX Enthusiast Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 18	I tinkered with the FX on the Lead Voc mix a little. Let me know what you think.

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487438 08/23/18 04:49 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Nice work on this Some really bizarre and unique lyrics, but it is really catchy and I love the groove. Your vocal performance is top notch too. Good job on the mix - it sounds crisp and professionally done. Thanks for sharing ! Cheers, Deryk

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487601 08/24/18 08:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,939 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,939 Davis, CA	Nicely done!! Interesting metaphor....thought it might be something more racy. Well written, played, and arranged. Good job! Take care. Greg

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #487648 08/24/18 11:49 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,808 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,808 Sacramento, California	Originally Posted By: BIGALTX I tinkered with the FX on the Lead Voc mix a little. Let me know what you think. Much better! -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

Re: PRIME THE PUMP BIGALTX #488194 08/28/18 08:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC	I really enjoyed the lyrics on this song. Thanks for sharing! Great tune. Cheers, Ember

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