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SCAT!

Another silly little ditty that gives Janice a chance to “play” a solo grin Thanks to Peter for joining in and to PG Music for enabling us to have so much fun!

Both comments and your time to listen are always appreciated.

Scat!
©️2019 Bud, Janice and Peter

Vocal: Janice > Rodes NT1 > Scarlett 212 > Logic Pro X > Nectar 2
Guitar Solo: Peter
Guitar Electric Rhythm: Peter

Guitar Acoustic Rhythm: RT 2676 Blues Shuffle / Waves CLA Unplugged
Drums: RD Blues Rock Shuffle / Waves CLA Drums
Drums: RD Blues Rock Shuffle / Snare only / Neutron 2
Congas: RD Conga Shuffle / Neutron 2 / EMT 140 Reverb sim
Tambourine: RD Tambourine Shuffle / EMT 140 Reverb sim
Bass Acoustic: Comped from RT 931 Jazz Waltz (walking) and RT 1206 Gypsy Jazz Ballad / Waves Bass Rider / Neutron 2
Piano: MidiSuperTrack 1800 Texas Blues Rock / Logic Pro X Grand Steinway sound / Ozone Imager / Neutron 2 / EMT 140 Reverb sim

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Mastering: Ozone EQ > Waves LinMB > Ozone Maximizer > Ozone Tonal Balance

SCAT!

YOU USED TO SOAR HIGH WITH THE EAGLES
NOW DAYS YOU’RE RUNNING RUNNING WITH THE WEASELS
JUST HANGING, HANGING WITH THE OLD RABBLE
WHY DONCHA SCAT, SCAT, THINK ABOUT THAT

I’VE BEEN TRYING TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY
IT AIN’T CHANGING NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY
NOW I GOT ANOTHER MAN WANTING TO PLAY
WHY DONCHA SCAT, THINK ABOUT THAT

OR MAYBE I WILL, YEAH, I’LL SCAT

YEAH, IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO SCAT! SCAT!
MOVE ON NOW, MOVE ON, THAT’S WHERE IT’S AT
MOVE ON NOW I AIN’T GONNA BE YOUR DOORMAT
WHY DONCHA SCAT SCAT THINK ABOUT THAT
YEAH, MOVE ON NOW, I AIN’T GONNA BE YOUR DOORMAT
WHY DONCHA SCAT, SCAT, MMMMM, THINK ABOUT THAT


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Very nice. I love your voice. Nice guitar solo. You've got that Clapton woman tone. Sweet.


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Think about that... I like the solo of that Scat!

Very cool bluezy jazz or jazzy blues. Do not know where is that line of separation. Besides that everything is great on it from guitar to vocals to production, I do have a comment. I think that Janice should do more of these "chance" solos and more of these silly little ditties smile This is true music.


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Well done Janice, Bud, and Peter! This was wonderful and I found this very easy to listen. The vibe was very appealing and has a good tone on the guitar. The vocals harmonize well with the other instruments. Great collaboration!


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What a pleasant surprise to find a new release...
I always look forward to hearing one of your new polished apples. smile
I love the play of words & your quote from Louie.
Just another solid performance!


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I suppose telling you that I was smiling and bobbing my head along the entire time wouldn't suffice as a comment?

Where I'm struggling is I'm trying to put into words what I really liked about the guitar that has no words and the scatting which aren't words either.

Is it enough just to say this song is all about feel and that's what it does exceptionally well! I absolutely loved it. It was fun to listen to. The solos were fantastic as where the production and just writing overall to showcase the talent.

Great job you three!


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Originally Posted By: Teletwanger
Very nice. I love your voice. Nice guitar solo. You've got that Clapton woman tone. Sweet.


Thanks!!

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Very cool intro. Backtrack really gets you boppin. Janice's vocal was superb. The scatting was awesome. Peters solo was also very cool. Nice collaboration


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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Think about that... I like the solo of that Scat!

Very cool bluezy jazz or jazzy blues. Do not know where is that line of separation. Besides that everything is great on it from guitar to vocals to production, I do have a comment. I think that Janice should do more of these "chance" solos and more of these silly little ditties smile This is true music.


Thank you!

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Hey, we much appreciate that review! And thanks for mentioning her “solo.” She did it on one take. I’ve been suggesting to her that she have a go at scatting. She’s always singing guitar parts smile

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Originally Posted By: Joe -PG Music
Well done Janice, Bud, and Peter! This was wonderful and I found this very easy to listen. The vibe was very appealing and has a good tone on the guitar. The vocals harmonize well with the other instruments. Great collaboration!


Hey, it’s always nice to hear from PG Music! We are excited that you liked it. Thanks!

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Wow! What a nice song.
Janice's voice is so warm and nice to listen to. It is a very uplifting and enjoyable song.

Thank you very much for sharing it with us!
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Always nice to hear this familiar rock'n'roll formula well produced and with excellent vocals, that scat is refreshing addition.

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Hi Janice, Bud and Peter.
This shuffle blues sounds as it was a very high quality live session. Christian

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Well, how much fun was that?!

Loved this from start to finish.

That "WHY DONCHA SCAT, SCAT, THINK ABOUT THAT" line is a nice hook, stays with you after the song is over.

The scat is awesome (overused word I know, but it fits), and Peter as usual is right on the money with his guitar work.

And as usual the mix is perfection.

Nice one you three!

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Originally Posted By: Jim
What a pleasant surprise to find a new release...
I always look forward to hearing one of your new polished apples. smile
I love the play of words & your quote from Louie.
Just another solid performance!


Jim, thanks and we’re glad you liked the Louis Armstrong quote!

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Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
I suppose telling you that I was smiling and bobbing my head along the entire time wouldn't suffice as a comment?

Where I'm struggling is I'm trying to put into words what I really liked about the guitar that has no words and the scatting which aren't words either.

Is it enough just to say this song is all about feel and that's what it does exceptionally well! I absolutely loved it. It was fun to listen to. The solos were fantastic as where the production and just writing overall to showcase the talent.

Great job you three!


Hey, thanks for those remarks. And, yes, feel is THE word. Three chords like this or more complex...what matters to us in singing and playing in any genre is feel - soul. We may not be able to well articulate it but we know when it ain’t there! We appreciate your thoughts.

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Thanks for the Clapton reference - appreciate that.

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Hey Ella, I mean Janice awesome!!!

what a joy to listen to this toe tapping shuffle

Peter, I think you get better and better, so nice

Bud, super song

enjoyed!

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This is lots of fun. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mike


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Janice, Bud & Peter,

What an awesome song! Some great guitar and production. Love the rhythm of this tune...

Of course, the vocal is outrageously good - Janice has all the scatting swagger of Carmen McRae - just so good!

Loved it all!

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