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Hi All, I wouldn't want to excite your anticipation by claiming any particular genre for this offering. In truth I don't know what it is - I wrote it by accident whilst programming a piano sound into a DX7 for a colleague. So it's a fairly simple backing with me playing keyboards and just a guitar at the end. The piano is the aforementioned DX7 and the synth sounds, including the bass, are an Oberheim VSTi emulation. The drums are midi using our own samples from a Simmons electronic kit, with extra cymbals and gongs from Edirol Orchestral. There's only one RT in this - vocal oohs and aahs and the whole thing was done from start to finish in Realband. THE WINNING HANDWell I know you could have anyone you wanted Anyone at all would fall right under your spell And I've been watching from a safe distance And I think I finally know you well And I know you're watching your reputation And that can sometimes make you seem so hard But you and me babe, we've got our hands on the table And every day we're turning one more card Well maybe you think that I'm holding deuces And it's just a bluff that I can't hope to win And I'm not saying that I hold all the aces But I've got a hand to play so let's begin Sometimes you find you hold the winning hand. A big thank you to everyone who finds time to give it a listen. ROG.
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Hi Rog,
I enjoyed your song very much.
I particularly liked your vocal style which sounds quite Bob Dylanish.
Best Regards
Nigel
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I like those synths. Nice work. It's amazing at times how a simple sound can inspire a song. It's kinda like magic when that happens and it's so cool to be in the process and watch it unfold into a completed song.
It reminds me of an 80's hard rock band ballad. Not a bad thing.
Good Job
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ROG,
Excellent opening. Always nice to hear someone put some real thought into that...
A good write.
Nice use of vsts. Have to say I did not care for the piano sound - it seemed really "dry" and "short" (no sustain). That is, of course, subjective. Well played...
Always like your vocals. Mix is solid.
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Hi Rog,
I enjoyed your song very much.
I particularly liked your vocal style which sounds quite Bob Dylanish.
Best Regards
Nigel Hi Nigel, Many thanks for the listen and review. I quite often get the Dylan comment - basically, I think it's because neither of us can sing! Cheers, ROG.
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I like those synths. Nice work. It's amazing at times how a simple sound can inspire a song. It's kinda like magic when that happens and it's so cool to be in the process and watch it unfold into a completed song.
It reminds me of an 80's hard rock band ballad. Not a bad thing.
Good Job Hi Herb, Good to hear from you. I agree - it's strange how a song can emerge from a simple sound and yes, it's a good feeling when it happens. An 80's hard rock band ballad might just be what it is, thanks. Cheers, ROG.
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I really like this. Creative composition with nice changes throughout. Enjoyed the intro. I could listen to this over and over.
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Hypnotic and lilting sounds making me sway to the music. Well done, Rog.
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very unique song.
nice start/intro.
maybe tad less fx on the vocs ?
also might suggest lots of opportunity for vocal doubles at various times.
happiness to you.
om
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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Hi Rog,
I was pleasantly surprised by your composition. It is well done and very airy in terms of sounds. It's pleasant, well mixed. And I really liked it. Well done.
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ROG,
Excellent opening. Always nice to hear someone put some real thought into that...
A good write.
Nice use of vsts. Have to say I did not care for the piano sound - it seemed really "dry" and "short" (no sustain). That is, of course, subjective. Well played...
Always like your vocals. Mix is solid.
fj Hi Floyd, I'm always pleased to hear your thoughts. Funny that you should pick up on the short piano sound - I'd previously programmed that DX7 piano patch with a longer decay and release which worked well for chords, but which had a tendency to smear on fast solos, so my friend asked me for a separate edit with a more of a percussive sound and less sustain. On the song I used the original patch for the left hand chord pattern, but tried out the new patch for the solo. Maybe I over-did it a bit and if the track had been recorded in MIDI I would try it with the other patch, but unfortunately I recorded it as audio and that double note solo was a bit challenging for me, so I might never play it the same again! Anyway, I'm always grateful for the review - many thanks. ROG
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I really like this. Creative composition with nice changes throughout. Enjoyed the intro. I could listen to this over and over. Hi Ezekiel, Many thanks for looking in - I always value your comments. Pleased you liked it, especially the intro which was actually an afterthought and dubbed on after the song was finished! Cheers, ROG.
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Dylan fronting OMD?
I really like this though the drums sound a) like they're in a different room,(reverb setting), and b) from a different genre.
The intro sounds like the Krull soundtrack or some OMD swells and does seem a little "tacked on".
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Nice one, ROG. Vocal is indeed a bit Dylanish. I'm in the camp who think Dylan is a truly great singer, by the way, so take it as a compliment 
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Nice song - enjoyed the style you created - nicely played throughout.
Enjoyed.
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Dylandish is good. I would listen to more of that. Cool stuff.
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Hypnotic and lilting sounds making me sway to the music. Well done, Rog. Hi Marty, Many thanks for the listen and comments - much appreciated. Cheers, ROG
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very unique song.
nice start/intro.
maybe tad less fx on the vocs ?
also might suggest lots of opportunity for vocal doubles at various times.
happiness to you.
om Hi Muso, Thanks for the listen and review, very kind. Cheers, ROG
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Rog you put that Oberheim VSTi to excellent work. Super sounds.
Yes your vocal does bring up a Dylan comparison. Excellent vocal and mix.
Two thumbs up.
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Hi Rog,
I was pleasantly surprised by your composition. It is well done and very airy in terms of sounds. It's pleasant, well mixed. And I really liked it. Well done.
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alias JaniJackFlash Hi Derochette, Many thanks for the listen - I'm pleased you liked it. Cheers, ROG.
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