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I left the real tracks mostly intact for this one, I cut up the drums a bit to add some punch ins and didn't use one of the 3 guitar tracks. I added live bass and lead and tried to sing some vocals.

RealTracks in style: ~~540:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 165
RealTracks in style: ~959:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBoogieA-B Sw 140
RealTracks in style: ~962:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryBoogieCleanA-B Sw 140
RealTracks in style: ~965:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryBoogieGrittyA-B Sw 140
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"I'm Going Home For Christmas"

https://soundcloud.com/rick-hansen-170345161/im-going-home-for-christmas

I'd love to get some feedback on this tune.

Rick

Last edited by Rick_H; 10/29/19 06:17 AM.

It needs more cowbell!

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Rocking holiday song and cool lead licks you added. Also liked the bass. Got my toes tapping. I'm not in the studio so will leave it to others to comment on the mix. Sounds good on itty bitty tablet phones. smile

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Thanks for the feedback. I have gone 100% BIB for composing, hard to beat for getting ideas to music

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Good rocking Christmas song...
I enjoyed listening...
Merry Early Christmas!


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MORE GUITARS.
Nice one.


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Cool Christmas rocker. Nice warm up for the season to come. Guitar sounds great.


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I like it! smile


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Hi Rick,

What a great listen!

Right now I'm sitting here in front of my computer, feet tapping and fingers typing in time as I listen to you singing and your BIAB band playing. The writing and the arrangement are excellent. I really love all the Christmas sound effects that you've added here and there... they are captivating ear candy!

It's thumbs up from me!

All the best,
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I was hoping I was close to something fairly decent. Thanks for all the great reviews. Halloween is the launch off the top of the mountain, It always seems that it picks up speed and you blink and it's Christmas !!! I'll post this again after a few more tweaks (more guitars!) maybe be done by Christmas week.

Thanks for the listens everyone!!

Rock

I have lots of BIB inspired tunes on my website if anyone cares to listen.
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Hi Rick ...

This is a really cool song! the guitar work is terrific and your vocal sounds fine to me. Nice strops and breaks. The background holiday sounds really add a lot to the listening experience. Love the acoustic only background track near the end. Thanks for a really nice listen. Best to you ...

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Very enjoyable Christmas rocker, it has the fast pace of travelling and excitement of the relaxing holiday. Catchy melody, nice solo, good effects.

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Cool Xmas tune!! Love those bells! Well written, arranged and sung!! Enjoyed very much!! Take care. Greg

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