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#622070 11/06/20 11:08 PM
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Howdy Folks. Been a while , Hope this finds you all healthy and well
Some more madness Suite:Covidia


Boring stuff below

I was jamming away on my piano with biab TECHHOP.STY for a a solid 10 minutes and recording what I played. Well 97%
of the results were just rubbish but I did get some riffs that i thought were passable. So I stuck the ok bits together (hence the rather pretentious "Suite" in the title) and sang some stream of conscious words over the top . It is still a mess and very much a work in progress and I may have posted this prematurly but I need some fresh ears to help beat this into shape , so critiques are very welcome.
BTW I am enjoying everyones music.

Lyrics.
if they gave it to you
would you give it to me
if they gave it to you
there is no gaurantee

In the year 2020
Covid virus came to town
but we will not be defeated
Gonna cut that sucker down

They locked us in our houses
And threw away the key
will they ever find a cure
we have to wait and see

I found out that they're telling lies
Come on baby don't compromise
I fought hard for my liberty
Don't take my freedom away from me

I got tested and I'm doing fine
Stood all day in the welfare line
I fought hard for my liberty
Don't take my freedom away from me

generation - education - medication -of the nation
agitation - motivation - separation - of the nation

tempo 140
the band.
1930:Synth, Bass, EuroDance ChorusBass
House-Techno-Trance\House - city_lights_128_drum_loop
1938:Synth, Rhythm, EuroDance
2293:Horn Section, Rhythm
1743:Synth, Rhythm ModernDancePopRaveStrings
RealDrums [in style:ModernDancePop^01-a:Bass, HiHat , b:Claps, Bass
(much cutting and pasting)

Me - Piano.

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Oh, yeah, Gary. I could listen to you play piano for hours. So 10 minutes? No problemmo. This is fun stuff. Reminds me of a band I was in like 50 years ago. Me (bass), a Juilliard pianist and a drummer trying to emulate The Nice (Keith Emerson). Really nice touch on the keys. Wait there was more to the song... another listen (after Beethoven's Op. 27). Ok. Yeah, the rest of the tracks are REALLY cool. A wonderful composition. Very well done. Hurry back with the next one.


Enjoy whatever happens!
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Thank you Marty for your nice comments.
Also thank you for being brave enough to be the first to comment as I was a bit concerned that this was a little too wild.
Cheers.
Gary W.

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Hi Gary ...

I think you have a really good song here. Totally loved your piano track ... strong and powerful and led the way for the rest of the band. The mix sound just right and your vocal shines ... and is placed exactly where it should be.

Loved the power and energy of the whole thing! This is some strong stuff!

Best to you. Be safe ...

Alan


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Thank you Alan.
Coming from such a fine musician , your endorsement means a great deal to me.

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That piano playing is powerful.
Rather eclectic production.

It made me think of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGVUfUmtgrc

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CaptainMoto.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Not sure about the connection but I am definatly A Talking Heads fan.
Hope you are making good progress on your Blues album project. What I've heard sounds very promising.

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Very engaging piano music. Really nice stuff.

Billy


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“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”
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Thanks so much Billy.
I climbed a "wall of worry" posting this so an endorsement by an esteemed member such as your good self is much appreciated.
thanks again Billy.

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Gary, That is some great piano playing! Love the riff at 2:12. Some really cool stuff going on throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, Tom

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Wow, very good piano and arrangement, I really enjoyed listening. With the lyrics, I felt like you went with the first rhyme that came to your head instead of bearing down and coming up with some truly memorable lines. That may not matter to you and I understand that - not everyone weights lyrics highly. But it was still a terrific listen and I am now listening again! Good job.


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OMG Tom.
That a highly respected pro such as yourself took the time and trouble to listen and comment is a huge buzz for me.
Thank you so much Tom.

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Thank you TM.
It's nice to "talk" with you again.
Yes you are correct about the lyrics and I will work on them.I get lazy and forget that the purpose of the music is to serve the lyrics.
Thank you for listening and your wise commentary.

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Whew!! i don't know what to say. That was a wild ride! Great idea to get that rhythm going then just get creative in a stream-of-consciousness kind of way. Loved it all!


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Thank you Tano.
I will confess to you that I have been influenced by the "sense of fun" of your fabulous music.
Thanks again.

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My 1st thought was that YES it does need some work...things like the snare roll need some tweaking and there's the occasional hesitant spot in the piano work.
BUT not too much tweaking as this flows and has a good level of infectious energy.
Well done.


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G'day Ray.
I was seeking fresh ears and your astute pick ups are very deft and welcome. Thanks for your kind words and hope you are keeping well in beautiful Stanwell Park.

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Wow. That piano was impressive. What a driving force behind the song! You have an inventive musical mind. I loved this.

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Hi Ezekiel
Thank you for listening and your nice comments.
If only I had half your talent for lyrics....<sigh>...
Keep your fabulous songs coming.

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Gary,

I was transfixed. I enjoyed all the parts.

Very impressive piano!!

A bunch of good lyrics, too.

cool stuff

fj

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