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I’ve freed up some space on Soundcloud and I think that I’ll be using it for future posts on this forum, it seems to be the smoother choice and BIAB radio is connected to it.
I like Bandcamp but it sometimes nags or prevents free replays of songs.
Bandcamp has a stats page that tells you if your song was played end to end or partially. 30 to 40 % of mine were partial plays, that’s alright, it probably was repeating something from earlier in the song and maybe you had to take the cat out or walk yer elephant or something anyway. My point to all this is, I have a quick fade out on this song and it’s an attempt to hide the ghastly clam of a converted midi file Bass note that decided to abruptly cut off. I converted to a wav file when extracting it into my DAW.
I know that flex tool in Logic Pro should be able to stretch this note and do the same for the converted piano chord. I had already done my EQing of bass and drums and found a nice amp and tuned it in for my guitar soloist when I discovered the ending, so sue me. BIAB does so much of the work for us, but I consider my mixes to be a nice homemade demo that a professional could work with or start all over with.
Everything is in service of the song, if your song is good then anyone should know that’s it’s good even if presented with only your voice and one instrument.
If you’ve made it thru all this then I have the highest respect for you and it’s totally alright to criticize my mixes or how much reverb and delay are on the vocals or why I can’t keep my voice from distorting and cracking. Have a great weekend and thanks for listening.
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Evangeline
© 2018 Kenny Leverett
Red eye flight from shaky town
Tonight I’m finally homeward bound
From Hollywood’s political scenes
Of bleeding hearts in limousines
It ain’t everything that it’s cracked up to be
I can never sleep when we leave the ground
I just need to move around
Shuffle thru all the magazines
And try not to make a scene
It ain’t everything that it’s cracked up to be
And it ain’t you and me
When I get back home to Evangeline
Where I can be a simple man
With my simple dreams
Making love in the morning light
I know that I’ll sleep better at night
And everything in the world will be alright
When I get back home to Evangeline
One day I’ll leave this circus town
And keep my feet on solid ground
And life will be everything
That we’ve dreamed it’d be
For you and me
When I get back home to Evangeline
Where I can be a simple man
With my simple dreams
Making love in the morning light
I know that I’ll sleep better at night
And everything in the world will be alright
When I get back home to Evangeline
When I get back home to Evangeline
Midi Fender Bass
Midi Acoustic Piano
RT Nashville Even 8 Drums
RT 406 Acoustic Strumming Guitar
RT 2934 Acoustic Folky Sync 8ths Guitar
RT 2035 Mandolin Soloist
RT 1260 Electric Guitar Soloist
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Kenny,
You just keep knockin' 'em outta the park!
This is a great listen (everything you do is).
An Excellent write. Rockin'!
Good BAND. Just the right a mount of everything.
A vocal with Heart.
Loved it.
(a bit of an Isbell vibe on this - awesome.)
fj
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Man, those vocals! Such a great voice.
Excellent songwriting here, Kenny. I listened without reading the lyrics and you had me hanging on every word.
Mix sounds great too.
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I enjoyed this, Kenny. The timbre of your voice suits the song just right.
I liked the lyrics, which describe a frequent theme but in a very visual way. These especially caught me ear:
"I can never sleep when we leave the ground. I just need to move around, shuffle through all the magazines and try not to make a scene. It ain’t everything that it’s cracked up to be, and it ain’t you and me."
Great stuff.
John
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Kenny, This is absolutely great! Love the vocal and production. Belongs on your next album...  Bob
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Kenny, you done made me even more homesick. Great lyric delivered with raw passion. Loved it.
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I really enjoyed my time with this song, and I even enjoyed your way of thinking that comes through in your songs.. And your thoughts.
I have a quick fade out on this song and it’s an attempt to hide the ghastly clam of a converted midi file Bass note that decided to abruptly cut off. I converted to a wav file when extracting it into my DAW.
I know that flex tool in Logic Pro should be able to stretch this note and do the same for the converted piano chord. I had already done my EQing of bass and drums and found a nice amp and tuned it in for my guitar soloist when I discovered the ending, so sue me. BIAB does so much of the work for us, but I consider my mixes to be a nice homemade demo that a professional could work with or start all over with.
That Kenny is what you know it is all about... so speak your Mind.
Well done Bro,
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The song is terrific, the fade out is fine, the protestations seem odd but the songs and the delivery are what matters.
Distortion is often desirable.
Cheers
rayc
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Hi Kenny,
Clicking onto one of your songs is like being a kid and opening a Christmas present. You do know what's waiting but you know you're gonna like it. And you know how to wrap a song with a perfect band and vocal. Your vocals are always captivating. the dgy timbre in your voice causes your vocals to explode like a 4th of July bottle rocket.
And you are so right - "if your song is good then anyone should know that’s it’s good even if presented with only your voice and one instrument." That, in my opinion, is the true virtue of the song. When you get down to the bare bones, is it still a great listen? if so, you know you did good. And you always do good. Thanks for the ear candy. Loved it!
ALan
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Kenny, I don't know if you saw my previous comment which I have now edited, I had trouble hearing your track at first, but disregard that! Now that I could hear it, it's great! But that's the norm for your work! This has that raw wonderful sound that I love! Great vocal and song! Thanks, Torrey
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Kenny, Like all that has come before this, your writing, arranging, singing and production glisten with musical competence. The first thought that came into my mind as I listened was, "This is a man who knows how to make good music". It's so true. The lyrics to the first verse pulled me into the song hook, line and sinker... terrific writing! Each time I listen to one of your songs, I find myself reflecting on your lyrical images and your musical twists and turns and making mental notes for my own future work. It's definitely enthusiastic thumbs up from me for this creation All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Kenny,
Noel already praised the first verse, so I`ll have to second that; its great writing!
Everything works on this - " in service of the song" as you put it so well.By the last chorus its hard not to sing along.
Excellent work!
Robert
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What a cool track. First the backtrack has such a cool feel to it. super vocal and lyric. Loved the guitar super tone. But I must say the mandolin was such a nice touch. very cool
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Kenny
Excellent write -loved the vocals nice and gritty. Band sounded good and I agree with Scott the mandolin was indeed a excellent.
Very nice songwriting.
Peter
(played it all the way through!)
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Kenny,
Killer work on this—love those opening lines . . . your vocal on this is sweet; full of heart. And the lead guitar work on this, however you did that, is just perfect. Excellent work—great tune!
All the best,
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I really enjoyed the lyrics for this one! Awesome job. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
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Kenny,
You just keep knockin' 'em outta the park!
This is a great listen (everything you do is).
An Excellent write. Rockin'!
Good BAND. Just the right a mount of everything.
A vocal with Heart.
Loved it.
(a bit of an Isbell vibe on this - awesome.)
fj thank you floyd, I can always count on a good and friendly response from you and it means a lot to me Your kind words are appreciated Isbell, I thought so too, but it's not a calculated thing he comes thru the subconscious I think kinda burned into the brain cause I like it so much
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Man, those vocals! Such a great voice.
Excellent songwriting here, Kenny. I listened without reading the lyrics and you had me hanging on every word.
Mix sounds great too.
Dave, thank you so much, your support and kind words keep me going
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I enjoyed this, Kenny. The timbre of your voice suits the song just right.
I liked the lyrics, which describe a frequent theme but in a very visual way. These especially caught me ear:
"I can never sleep when we leave the ground. I just need to move around, shuffle through all the magazines and try not to make a scene. It ain’t everything that it’s cracked up to be, and it ain’t you and me."
Great stuff.
John John, I really appreciate that you stopped by for a listen and thank you for your kind words i thought that second verse could interpreted a few different ways but mostly the discomfort and dislike of being and traveling alone.
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Kenny, This is absolutely great! Love the vocal and production. Belongs on your next album... Bob Bob, I'm so glad that you're hanging round these forums again, I appreciate your support and kind words
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