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#626108 11/28/20 06:12 PM
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Please meet Vali Myers

If interested please read.......

I have always admired those wonderful eccentrics who dare to be different and consequently make our world a far more colourful and interesting place to be. This is a song about one such luminary , Vali Myers (1930-2003) . Gone but not forgotten.
Please forgive my rather unlovely voice as I attempt to introduce you to Vali and perhaps you may recognise a little of yourself in her.I hope you do.


Lyrics.

That woman is not afraid to wear a funny hat
Or tell you what she thinks of this or that
high heels,pink dresses , hair in a clutch
I could argue -- it was---a little too much

a multicolored peacock print on her shoulder
no fashion rule could ever hold her
being t he woman that she has to be
the universe has set her free

she acted like her soul is 20 years old
she just do't care , she just don't care.
oddball , kooky , out of control
she just do't care , she just don't care.

she talks to birds and she talks to trees
she talks of rainbows and erotic dreams
she eats raw cabbage and seaweed soup
went skydiving in her birthday suit

A herb garden sits in an overgrown yard
her house is BoHo - Avant-Garde
a mischievous smile a whimsy wit
will cast a spell for your benefit

she acted like her soul is 20 years old
she just do't care , she just don't care.
oddball , kooky , out of control
she just do't care , she just don't care.

she loves to dance and it's plain to see
full of cre-a-tiv-ity
she has a little fox and a big black crow
known as the witch of Posi-tano


A shock of red hair all wild and curled
shes a little bit lost in her own little world
Stunning once again in her bright silhouette
she likes hanging out with the secret set

she acted like her soul is 20 years old
she just do't care , she just don't care.
oddball , kooky , out of control
she just do't care , she just don't care.
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I was feeling lazy and let biab do all the work
with some cutting and pasting and pushing and pulling.

tempo 120
This is a very simple song.
verse G A
chorus G D A

Style is _ROKAARP.STY

RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 630:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopAmericanDirty Ev 120 (A:arp)
RealTracks in style: 634:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopAmericanMuted Ev 120 (B:8ths)
RealTracks in style: ~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealDrums [in style:RockEven8: a: Snare, HiHat b: Snare busy, HiHat
671 B3 organ
2203 Guitar soloist
2346 horn section
405 acoustic guitar strumming.

Oh , and this track is a piano free zone for once smile

Gary Weder #626308 11/29/20 01:38 PM
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This is really good. Love the bass lines. Super vocal..


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
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Thankyou Scott.
Very kind of you to listen and comment.

Gary Weder #626518 11/30/20 04:23 AM
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Gary,

Well done. A good write. Nice rhythm to the tracks.

A good arrangement. Good mix.

The vocal effects on the chorus work well.

fj

Gary Weder #626541 11/30/20 05:21 AM
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You just made the "world a far more colourful and interesting place to be".

Creative little ditty for sure.
Your vocals sound great to me.
Lot's of fun.

moto

Gary Weder #626564 11/30/20 06:20 AM
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This an interesting write and very passionately delivered. That was a wild and very creative ending to the solo. Great editing and use of the real tracks. A really entertaining and captivating listen, Tom

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A very humble Thankyou Floyd.
Respect
Gary.

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Hi Captain.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. My spirit soared when I read your reply.
Hope your album is proceeding well.

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Thanks Tom.
You are one of those special artists of whom it is a huge thrill to receive a response from.
cheers
Gary.

Gary Weder #626696 11/30/20 03:43 PM
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Very creative, reminded me a little of Lou Reed lyrically. Nice work!


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Thankyou TM
Knowing the importance that you place on lyrics , your approval and comparison to the late great Lou Reed is a tremendous rush for me.
Please accept my appreciation for reading , listening and responding.

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Right? People like Vali are the gems of our species. Skydiving in he3r birthday suit. Hey, Gary you have the perfect voice for this. Love the harmony, too. Wonderful song. Apathy Rules. wink


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Man, this sounds like early Bowie meets T. Rex meets the New York Dolls, meets Lou Reed.

Love it!

smile

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Hi Marty.
Thank you for your kind words.
Time constraints dictated that I used biab but I really wanted to use the services of a super cool , highly talented ,incredible , amazing bass player. Know anyone ?? smile

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Hi David.
It's such a buzz when a legend takes the time to listen and comment.Thank you so much.
I have only recently discovered your impressive canon of music and I am deriving much pleasure and inspiration as I delve into it.
Regards
Gary.

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The chorus is a standout: The vocal blend is fab! Great use of the tracks and creative production. Your vocal sounds fine to me. I enjoyed this.

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Thank you so much Ezekiel for your kind words.
This forum is such a great place to enjoy and be inspired by each others music ,speaking of which , when are you going to post another of your wonderful creations? laugh
cheers
Gary.

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Great arrangement, write and band. Hey don't sell your self short vocally -- it's very soulful and
for us that is what we listen for in any genre.

The imagery is particularly standout and you wrapped it all up with a nice mix.

Enjoyed it!

J&B


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Thank you Janice and Bud.
Two of the nicest and talented "dare to be different" people in this here cyber world.
Kind Regards
Gary.

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Hi Gary,

very good writein the first place. Sounds great, too; love the chorus icl. that marvellous sound effect.

Very well-done and a most enjoyable listen!

Take care Stefan

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