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On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass #595566 05/04/20 01:41 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,906 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude OP Veteran
OP BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,906 Ontario, Canada	First of all I'm pleased to announce that the blues/rock duo of Dave and Chris is now a trio with the addition of Marty Straub from BabuMusic on Bass, I asked him if he would like to join Blue Attitude after talking to Chris about it. Welcome aboard, Marty! Here is our latest: On The Run The band: RealTracks in song: 808:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DrivingCountryBalladDirty Ev 065 (B:quarters) RealTracks in song: 3334:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BluesPopSlow16thsSol ev16 065 RealTracks in song: 880:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NorthernRockGrittyStrum Sw16 075 Bass: Marty Straub Piano: Chris Spruit Lead Guitar: Dave Bell I used EZDrummer2 for the drums Mixed with Reaper using native plugins, also plugins from iZotope and Waves, mastered with Ozone 9. EDIT: floyd asked for details on the signal chain used for the lead guitar and bass Lead guitar is plugged directly into my interface (Scarlett 2i4) and is run through S-Gear. I'm also using the CLA Guitars plugin on it, also the new Blu-cat AcouFiend plugin. Marty also plugs his bass in direct, no FX. I added Neutron 2 to the bass track, mostly to roll off the lows so it didn't conflict with the bass drum. Also bumped the mids, and added an exciter and compressor. EDIT2: Trev asked what Chris uses on her vocal. This is her reply: Mic: Peluso 22251 Interface: Steinberg UR 242 She also has one of those portable vocal booth things On the Run - Christiane Spruit, 2020 I've been waiting for another sunny day I don't want these clouds in the sky And you know that I always begging you to stay but my heart is on the run You told me I can't count how many times I heard you swear It's over But you knew, exactly, that I would come and run back to you now it's over All the damage done I used to walk ,but now I run dare to say on my way Trying to catch the sun maybe I am on the run from you one day in the sun Solo All the damage done I used to walk ,but now I run from you Trying to catch the sun maybe I am on the run from you Outro vamp One day in the sun one day in the sun All the damage done maybe I am on the run one day in the sun one day in the sun Trying to catch the sun maybe I am on the run from you Also uploaded to soundcloud: On the Run and youtube: As always we welcome all comments! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595572 05/04/20 02:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381 Tangmo Expert
Tangmo Expert Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,381	This is great. I'm not sure I've heard Chris sound better. Strong melody line and wonderful harmonies. The band is solid...except for Marty. He's a gas. Your play here is very expressive. The leads are really good and the fills maybe even better. To be honest, at times the lead felt a little rushed, but that's just on one listen. I hope your contract with Marty is non-exclusive. I'm just saying, is all. Great intro to the new BA line-up. BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595573 05/04/20 02:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,701 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,701 Middlesex, NC	Starts off in a Hendrix groove. I like this. You guys have become quite the prolific writing team. Good song and a good job on the recording too You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595578 05/04/20 03:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,759 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,759 Florida	Chris, Dave & Marty... Blue Attitude... A great band. Pure and simple. Every release seems to get better (if that is even possible). Chris' writes are getting so in-the-pocket! Her vocals, too... Marty's bass is awesome (details on how that is recorded?? it's impressive) Dave - that might be the most "commercial" sounding lead you have offered up so far (a good thing in my book). Loved it. (Is this still S-Gear?? and is that direct into an interface?) Top-shelf mix. What more can be said??? fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595589 05/04/20 04:13 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois CaptainMoto Expert
CaptainMoto Expert Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 1,749 Illinois	Congrats on the collaboration. Good song, well done. I'm a guitar guy, really liked the guitar on this one. thanks for providing the details. An Old Man Make'n Music https://sites.google.com/view/captainmoto-com/home?authuser=0

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595593 05/04/20 04:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 294 Aberdeen, NC B Bawb Apprentice
Bawb Apprentice B Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 294 Aberdeen, NC	Whoa! This song you all have come up with is really sweet! At first, I thought it sounded a little like Hendrix in the beginning. And then BAM! The female vocal surprised me (pleasantly)...

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595605 05/04/20 05:55 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,484 Finland jannesan Veteran
jannesan Veteran Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,484 Finland	Wow, congratulations for the new member Bit lighter song, more pop with a catchy chorus. Fantastic guitar solo playing. Marty's bass brings liveliness and Chris's voice is enjoyable as always. Reminds me of Prince (the chording and the guitars) and also a little bit of Fleetwood Mac. Janne Hear My Music: Soundcloud YouTube

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595652 05/04/20 11:20 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Dave,Chris & Marty, I enjoyed that Hendrix-like intro leading into a great slow burner. Simple,powerful music with an awesome vocal and,of course, a soaring guitar solo. A very talented threesome you are; its cool that you`ve found Marty on the forum... good things are coming! Robert

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595706 05/04/20 03:00 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,196 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,196 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	I am so glad you guys have joined forces. I am sure this will add another level of magic to your songs. I just love playing to a strong bass line. This was an excellent tune. Dave your guitar was awesome. Chris's vocal was excellent and well. And Marty such a nice add to the tune. The mix was perfect. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595740 05/04/20 10:25 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia	Dave / Chris /Marty Brilliant. Top stuff all round, all comes together wonderfully. Loved the intro, and solos, bass sounds just right and Chris has never sounded better. Great. Peter

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595751 05/04/20 11:15 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 7,185 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 7,185 Cooran Queensland Australia	VERY cool. Well done all. I'm impressed with the EZ Drums - they aren't complicated or unrealistic - (the trap many fall into with it). Loved it. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595753 05/04/20 11:26 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,353 York, England ROG Veteran
ROG Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,353 York, England	Hi Dave, Chris and Marty, What a fabulous BIG sound and a really cool Rock Ballad - shades of "Starship" in there, I think. Great solo, very much in the Starship fashion and Chris starting to sound like Grace Slick. Wonderful. Great bass from Marty underpinning an excellent backing track. Loved the whole thing. ROG. Free online guitar lessons. Cours de guitare gratuit en ligne.

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595764 05/05/20 01:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 2,608 Netherlands, Haarlem Birchwood Veteran
Birchwood Veteran Joined: Sep 2016 Posts: 2,608 Netherlands, Haarlem	Hi Dave, Chris and Marty, This is really a very great song! I couldn't express myself better than the other responses here. Chris sings very well, of course, but she surpassed herself here. The lead guitar plays marvelous and Marty surpassed himself with a strong bass guitar playing. This is really one day in the sun! Hans Hans Berkhout (Birchwood) https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass Tangmo #595766 05/05/20 01:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,906 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude OP Veteran
OP BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,906 Ontario, Canada	Originally Posted By: Tangmo This is great. I'm not sure I've heard Chris sound better. Strong melody line and wonderful harmonies. The band is solid...except for Marty. He's a gas. Your play here is very expressive. The leads are really good and the fills maybe even better. To be honest, at times the lead felt a little rushed, but that's just on one listen. Could be (rushed). For me if it feels good it is good, not looking for perfection. One of my favorite players is Buddy Guy, back when he was in his prime. He really played ahead of the beat, Otis Rush too. Thanks, happy you liked it! Originally Posted By: Tangmo I hope your contract with Marty is non-exclusive. I'm just saying, is all. Great intro to the new BA line-up. Have your people contact my people, I'm sure we can work something out! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595816 05/05/20 05:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,998 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 6,998	Blue Attitude, Nice family addition! Solid first tune as band! If this wasn't announced and I've heard it for the first time, I would imagine that Marty played for years with BA. Ok, you proved that you can behave well together, now I want to hear some WILD STUFF! Joking aside, I wish to hear many cool songs from you in the future as a team. Thank you for sharing. Misha.

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass Tangmo #595842 05/05/20 07:35 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,854 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 4,854 Dallas, PA, USA	Originally Posted By: Tangmo The band is solid...except for Marty. He's a gas. I hope your contract with Marty is non-exclusive. Hahaha. That's a great line, Tangmo. That's as good as Mario's changing signature. As for the non-exclusive part... well, yeah, as Dave said, have your people call his people... [BUT I'm easy, man. I'll change my name for the privilege. ] Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 12, EZDrummer

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595896 05/05/20 02:33 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 708 Canberra, Australia Leon1 Journeyman
Leon1 Journeyman Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 708 Canberra, Australia	Hi Dave, Chris and Marty That Hendrix-like opening also gets my vote - nice! Chris' vocal, as always, is excellent but I particularly enjoyed the harmonies on this one. The usual fluid guitar work and great to hear the interplay with Marty's bass. Regards, Leon

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass Guitarhacker #595943 05/06/20 01:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,906 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude OP Veteran
OP BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,906 Ontario, Canada	Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker Starts off in a Hendrix groove. I like this. You guys have become quite the prolific writing team. Good song and a good job on the recording too Thanks very much, Herb! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595957 05/06/20 03:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,589 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,589 United States	Dave, Chris and Marty, This is the best track you've posted under the Blue Attitude banner IMHO!! Chris's vocals are always spot on and pro quality! Dave , your guitar work is second to none around here and sounds great! Adding Marty's bass work elevates your tracks to a higher level and definitely enhances this one! This combo you have is one to keep! Great job! Thanks, Torrey https://torreybliss.bandcamp.com/

Re: On The Run /introducing Marty Straub on Bass BlueAttitude #595975 05/06/20 06:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1,591 Central Ohio E edshaw Expert
edshaw Expert E Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1,591 Central Ohio	Marty's a gas. He folded right in. That howling shred that starts at 01:59 will get your attention. Great vocals. Link: www.soundcloud.com/ed_shaw (Feel Free to Use) https://www.Rumble.com/edshaw Biab for WIN 2020 -- Win 10 64bit -- Reaper/Audacity Zoom R-16 -- Tascam DP-03-SD -- SoundTap -- Crescendo --

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