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Loves The Only Food Hi all. New song Folk "Loves My Only Food" My wife is from Liverpool in the Uk and has been concerned about the social welfare issues there. She asked me if I could write something and the following song is the result. Thank you for listening and all the best. Loves The Only Food December MercySide I need to warm my feet. I need to find new ways to meet my children's needs. Hunger gnaws my wretched soul and I can't get to sleep. I know it could be worse and be out on the streets Chorus There's a place I know is warm within your loving arms. I know you'll hold me tight and keep me safe from harm. Loves the only food I need from you Bridge Chorus There's a place I know is warm within your loving arms. I know you'll hold me tight and keep me safe from harm. Loves the only food I need from you Verse I know some sunny day will end disparity. The summer breeze will warm my skin no need for charity. Now Hunger gnaws my wretched soul and I can't get to sleep. I know it could be worse and be out on the streets Chorus There's a place I know is warm within your loving arms. I know you'll hold me tight and keep me safe from harm. Yes Loves the only food I need from you Oh! Loves the only food I want from you Loves the only food I crave from you This style features the RealTrack acoustic guitar playing a fingerpicked Folky Swing style at a medium tempo. Other RealTracks for this song include Acoustic Bass Folky Swing and NashvilleSwing8 RealDrums. This demo is in the key of D and includes IIm, IV, V, VIm chords throughout. All Vocals myself Mixed, mastered with Studione pro, Izotope plugins Song Summary ************* Title: Loves My Only Food Key=D , Tempo 140, Length (m:s)=3:17 8 bar intro, 104 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 112. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 859 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) Soloist track has 259 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Soloist is saved with the song : Sax,Ten, BossaSlowJack Ev 85 (2411) Style is _FLKSWAG.STY (Folk Swing Acoustic Guitar w/ Ba) SoloistCustom Synth is Hi-Q 049 01 Strings, Ensemble, Chamber Sforzando RealTracks in style: ~~1137:Bass, Acoustic-Guitar, FolkSwing Sw 140 RealTracks in style: ~1679:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~~1143:Ukulele, Strumming FolkSwing Sw 140 RealTracks in style: 2440:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking FolkySwing Sw 110 RealTracks in song: 2120:Fiddle, Soloist CountryShuffleRob Sw 120 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2061:Strings, Rhythm PopCountry Sw 120 RealDrums in style:JazzBrushes#1: a: Brushes b: Brushes 2 and 4 *******************
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When I first heard the uke intro, I braced for a thin uninteresting song but then the band kicked in and wow!
Your vocals are great, especially the background vocals.
Very pleasant listen and the lyrics are penetrating.
Great job. Your wifey should be pleased.
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Well done Rob,
a very warm vocal for sometimes chilling narrative.
Yes, the welfare system in the UK is being killed off by the usual collective.
In such times reassurance of love is important and you offer that.
The band is cool, your vocal is wonderful.
Cheers
rayc
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Pleasant song with a subtly social lyric.
Well done!
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Hi Rob
Great song
Really well sung
Also the reverb of your vocals fits well
Plus the good background vocals
Makes fun to listen
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Thank you Bassthumper. Your comment is much appreciated. Regards Rob4580 When I first heard the uke intro, I braced for a thin uninteresting song but then the band kicked in and wow!
Your vocals are great, especially the background vocals.
Very pleasant listen and the lyrics are penetrating.
Great job. Your wifey should be pleased.
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Great song and wonderful vocals. Lot of reverb on the vocal but it sounds good.
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In style it's more of an American song than a Liverpool song, but I like it, especially your vocals.
I would LOVE it if it became popular and raised some money to donate to the poor.
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Rob...a very captivating song...great melody and your vocal was superb...I love the band you chose and the swing tempo...well done...hope your wife is proud of you...I have learned "when momma's happy: everyone's happy!"
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Rob,
Great way to bring a positive outlook to a rough subject. Great job with this tune - very catchy. I wasn't expecting that fiddle, and I liked it.
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Lovely song.
Music is beautiful, the ukulele is nice!
You've got a nice low and warm voice.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Thank you Ray. Well done Rob,
a very warm vocal for sometimes chilling narrative.
Yes, the welfare system in the UK is being killed off by the usual collective.
In such times reassurance of love is important and you offer that.
The band is cool, your vocal is wonderful.
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Rob,
Love the uke opening. The song itself is so reminscent of a classic 50’s song (particularly with those great BGVs). I could hear Elvis or the like doing this. Nice write and production elements. Well done!
All my best to you,
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Classic 60's type of pop song with a slight modern touch. Very catchy chorus melody fits well with the hopeful message. Excellent vocals, especially the backing. The band is also very pleasant, nice to hear ukulele and the fiddle works very well together with other instruments.
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Thanks David. Pleasant song with a subtly social lyric.
Well done!
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Thanks for listening Andi. Hi Rob
Great song
Really well sung
Also the reverb of your vocals fits well
Plus the good background vocals
Makes fun to listen
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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Rob,
I like your tunes a lot. This folk tune with island hint is no exception. Important and dark subject well delivered. Great vocal performance & very clear mix. Enjoyed my listen. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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Thank you TuneMonger Great song and wonderful vocals. Lot of reverb on the vocal but it sounds good.
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What an excellent response, Rob. A very positive approach is so much better than more fodder for the fight. Vocal is clean and clear, and the lyrics reach the heart. Very well written and produced.
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The ukulele was a very cool intro Rob. Super vocal. So much tone and texture in your vocal. Really well done..
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