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Larina Haven't written any Bluegrass for a while, so here it is. All comments welcome. My sweet Larina I left old sunny Queensland to search for southern gold. I went to seek my fortune sold everything I owned. So when I could return I'd buy my love a home my Larina. I left her by the stables a tender kiss goodbye. I found it hard to leave her tears welled up in her eyes. I swore a solemn oath to her that I would return to Larina. Bridge I came across a bushranger bail up he cried give me all your money or my gun will take your life. He fired off a single shot I felt it burn inside. Oh, Larina. I stumbled to the river bank and lay beneath the trees. Can someone find Larina and tell her this I plead. Tell her that I loved till the moment I did die. Bridge Oh My Larina This train-beat country RealStyle features three "old time happy dance" instruments. Acoustic guitar and mandolin play similar strumming parts that are panned to the left and right while a banjo strums along with a darker tone. Electric bass alternates between the root and fifth on the beat. TrainBeatBrushes RealDrums play in their only variation, which includes a busier brushes pattern in the B section. This song is in the key of Bm/D and uses typical triads that occur every 2 to 8 beats. ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Larina File:Larina.SGU Key=D , Tempo 125, Length (m:s)=2:56 4 bar intro, 84 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 88. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _SAWDUST.STY (Sawdust Happy Dance Train Ctry) RealTracks in style: 2765:Bass, Electric, PuertoRicoAguinaldo Ev16 120 RealTracks in style: 3368:Mandolin, Rhythm OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125 RealTracks in style: 3410:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125 RealTracks in style: 3373:Banjo Guitar, Rhythm OldTimeHappyDanceAndy Ev16 125 RealTracks in song: 2549:Fiddle, Soloist CelticReelAndy Ev16 110 RealDrums [in style:TrainBeatBrushes: a: Brushes, Kickb: BusyBrushes, Kick Vocals myself Mixed in studio one *******************
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Rob, I really enjoyed this! Besides the excellent vocal, your use of the style and the RT’s was spot-on, and totally complimented your lyric. I thought your vocal fill-in of “LA-RIII” was perfect, the way you left it hanging on the open vowel sound. Overall, fun and enjoyable listening experience.
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Bluegrass is so much fun, and this song is a blast. Cool pic of Larina, too. Man, what a excellent use of BiaB. A fun listen, Rob!
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Rob,
Great fun with a sad tale- those bushrangers got no respect for love!
Excellent vocal & harmonies and the band backs you up with energy.
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Well, you made me finally look on a map and find out where Queensland is.  Fun song - cheerful sound, sad lyrics. The instrumentals showed off some fine fiddling. Well done. I enjoyed the listen!
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Nice one, Bob. A good story, well told. It serves as a reminder that "greener grass"" (so called) doesn't serve us well if we end up staring at its roots through several feet of earth.
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Better watch out for traditional bluegrassers who might sneak in and destroy that drum kit  You packed a lot of drama in that short story...well done! And, as long time fans of your vocals...another well done! J&B
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What a cool groove this song has. Loved the vocals and harmonies. Well done.
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Rob,
Excellent tune. Sad story, nicely told... not sure if it is proper to say about sad tunes, but I found it uplifting. Vocals, composition, mix is PRO level. Liked it! Thank you for sharing.
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Very cool song. Shades of Marty Robbins. I love the vibe you and the band captured.
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Hello Tano. Thank you for your encouragement.
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Quite a toe tapper!
You got it nailed!
Nice song.
I sense a bit of Roy Orbison.
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Hello Marty. Glad you like Larina's. Thanks for commenting. Rob4580 Bluegrass is so much fun, and this song is a blast. Cool pic of Larina, too. Man, what a excellent use of BiaB. A fun listen, Rob!
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Thank you Rob Rob,
Great fun with a sad tale- those bushrangers got no respect for love!
Excellent vocal & harmonies and the band backs you up with energy.
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WAAAAAYYYY better than Telling Laura.
This works really well - a simple narrative, and tear jerk ending and a strong, urgent beat.
REALLY cool Rob.
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Thoroughly enjoyable, Rob. A little nugget of a story - join the gold rush and fall foul of a bushranger; such an Aussie tragedy. Great vocals as usual.
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Really interesting combination of Marty Robbins and Roy Orbison do bluegrass.
Great nostalgic stuff.
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Hello David.
Many thanks for commenting.
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Hello Brian.
Thank you for your great comment.
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Hi guys. Maybe I should start looking over my shoulder Thanks for your comment. Rob4580
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