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My very first instrumental (or song for that matter) ever!

Nothing used but my Dirty Thirties Guitar and Band In a Box. It is a start!

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Cold Nights
File:Cold Night.SGU
Key=G , Tempo 75
No intro. 16 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 16. 1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _ICYWIND.STY (Icy Wind Alternative Country)

RealTracks in style: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 2666:Pedal Steel, Rhythm LushChordsSlow Ev 075 (Muted)
RealTracks in style: 1595:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop8thsSteady Ev 065
RealDrums [in style:NashBrushBalDbKEv16^1-a: Snare, HiHat , b: QuarterHat, TripletSnare

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...Deb

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Really love what you did with the RealTracks. Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing with us.


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Nice soothing melody & playing...
I listened to some of your other songs on both YouTube & SoundCloud...
All very nice...!


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DebMurphy #523053 02/07/19 03:31 AM
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Thank you all! I am really excited about trying to play original materials.

BIAB has been a lifesaver when it comes to working out timing issues. And, it doesn't mind if I play too slow.

...Deb


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Great effort, Deb.

Certainly keep up the good work.

Pretty melody BTW!


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Deb,

Nicely done. Your guitar is well recorded and there is a good balance in the mix with all tracks sitting "in their space" well.

fj

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This is a really strong first effort! I like how gentle it is, and the minimal approach really lets you focus on the guitar. It is really soothing to listen to.

Can't wait to hear what else you come up with - thanks for sharing smile


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Like that.


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Cool entry to the showcase!

We enjoyed it and look forward to more.


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Very nice Deb. Band in the Boxes was a god send for me. Looping the backtracks can really help with the practice. Just playing scales can get old really fast. But putting some chords together changing the key around keeps it interesting and fun.. Well done..


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Hi Deb,

congrats on a very nice first entry here. Very soothing tune, well-played - works all the way for me. Looking forward to your next post.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Deb,

Nicely done. Your guitar is well recorded and there is a good balance in the mix with all tracks sitting "in their space" well.

fj


Agreed!! Comes across very nicely. Great job!! Take care. Greg

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I think you're off to a great start Deb!

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Thank you! I appreciate very much!!!

...Deb

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And a great start it is Deb!! I love the sound of your guitar and look forward to hearing more! Thanks, Torrey

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Deb,

I'm really looking forward to hearing more from you. I enjoyed this. As floyd has already pointed out, it's a terrific mix that you've put together.

Congratulations on your first song smile

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Hi Deb,

That is a very good start to your "adventure" with BiaB. I am sure it soon will be a love affair!

Enjoyed listening to your track!
Will

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