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Somewhere over the rainbow #631645 12/21/20 04:59 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	My all time favourite melody is Somewhere over the rainbow. There isn't automatic accompanyment anywhere that can match band in a box so I've used a couple of real tracks for my recording StringsCustom Synth is Hi-Q 049 01 Strings, Ensemble, Chamber Sforzando RealTracks in song: 1036:Bass, Electric, NorthernRockBallad Ev 065 RealTracks in song: 2870:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CelticAirDave Ev 085 The rest is played on the Tyros 5 Keyboard, with the female vocal coming from reason 10 Humana rack. Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #631652 12/21/20 06:01 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,811 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,811 Florida	I count that as a favorite, too, Graham. Nicely done. A good listen. 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #631688 12/21/20 09:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,497 Kyrkslätt, Finland dani48 Veteran
dani48 Veteran Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,497 Kyrkslätt, Finland	Hi, Graham ! I like the tune also especially when we barbershoppers sing that wonderful tag that is written to the tune ! There´s so much nostalgia in this tune too !:)) One of the finest tunes ever written ! Your rendition is beautiful Graham so let me wish you a most Merry Christmas and a Coronafree New Year ! Cheers Dani

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #631696 12/21/20 10:09 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	Can't say I have any idea how you do it, Graham, but your good taste and a sense of mastery is unmistakable. 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 --

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow floyd jane #631699 12/21/20 10:21 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Originally Posted By: floyd jane I count that as a favorite, too, Graham. Nicely done. A good listen. Thanks Floyd glad you liked it Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow dani48 #631700 12/21/20 10:23 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Originally Posted By: dani48 Hi, Graham ! I like the tune also especially when we barbershoppers sing that wonderful tag that is written to the tune ! There´s so much nostalgia in this tune too !:)) One of the finest tunes ever written ! Your rendition is beautiful Graham so let me wish you a most Merry Christmas and a Coronafree New Year ! Cheers Dani Thanks a million Dani, I must admit that I LOVE barbershop singing. Must play one on my Saturday night show one of these days Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #631840 12/22/20 04:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,060 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Veteran
Deej56 Veteran D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,060 Mill Valley, California USA	Graham, Nicely done cover of an all time great—you’ve given it a very original Celtic sound and feel to this. Love the female vocal sitting over it—nice touch! Well done! Kind regards, Deej

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow edshaw #631854 12/22/20 06:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Originally Posted By: edshaw Can't say I have any idea how you do it, Graham, but your good taste and a sense of mastery is unmistakable. Hi Ed, I just layered the voices on the melody and used them ad lib. Glad it worked out Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #631943 12/22/20 03:31 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,236 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,236 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Beautiful Graham. Love this song Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #631986 12/22/20 08:43 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Graham ... As always, a really nice tune arrangement and recording. And yes, it is a wonderful song. It's in my top ten favorites of all time. Thanks for a great listen! Happy Holidays to you and Kay from both of us ... Alan & Di BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow Scott C #632000 12/22/20 11:20 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Originally Posted By: Scott C Beautiful Graham. Love this song Hi Scott, thanks pal Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow Al-David #632087 12/23/20 08:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Originally Posted By: Al-David Graham ... As always, a really nice tune arrangement and recording. And yes, it is a wonderful song. It's in my top ten favorites of all time. Thanks for a great listen! Happy Holidays to you and Kay from both of us ... Alan & Di Thanks Alan & Di, take care of yourselves and have a lovely safe Christmas Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow Deej56 #632088 12/23/20 08:54 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Originally Posted By: Deej56 Graham, Nicely done cover of an all time great—you’ve given it a very original Celtic sound and feel to this. Love the female vocal sitting over it—nice touch! Well done! Kind regards, Deej Thanks a million Deej, didn't mean to give it a Celtic touch, just the way I arranged it LOL Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #632546 12/26/20 05:29 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,993 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,993 GA USA	Excellent. Janice absolutely loves that tune! J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #632568 12/26/20 07:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Thanks Bud, hope you both had a lovely Christmas. Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: Somewhere over the rainbow furry #632628 12/26/20 01:47 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,738 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,738 Middlesex, NC	That is such a classic song. To me, it's a sad, but hopeful song. Very nicely done my friend. 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: Somewhere over the rainbow Guitarhacker #632631 12/26/20 01:59 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry OP Veteran
OP furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Herb Thanks so much, I adore this melody. One of the nicest song versions I've heard is from Kylie Monogue believe it or not. She has a beautiful voice if only she'd use it more. I'm currently working on an arrangement using the Yamaha Tyros 5 keyboard. Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

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