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HAVE A BEER

YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK:
https://youtu.be/v4Ld7U_opTk

Song Link:
https://www.reverbnation.com/kaynemusic/song/34150626-have-a-beer


The History of the World's Favorate Drink ... BEER

I wanted this to be a sing along bar song.

This was one of the most difficult BIAB songs I ever produced. Mainly because of the slow down in the 4th verse. I had to cut it up in my DAW add the bass, organ, guitar the piece it back together in time.

Its a fun song, enjoy!!

****** Song Summary *************
Title: have a beer
File:have a beer.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 105, Length (m:s)=3:46
4 bar intro, 94 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 98. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Tempo, Time signature,Volume Changes,
Style is _BCJO110.STY (Boom Chick Joe Train Guitars 110)

RealTracks in style: 2421:Bass, Acoustic, RockabillySlapBoomChicka Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: 2514:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BoomChickJoe Ev16 110
RealTracks in song: ~598:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2422:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BoomChickaRootFiveBrent Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: ~598:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 590:Banjo, Bluegrass Doc Ev 100 (Rhythm - Simple)
RealDrums in Song:TrainBeat: a: Train Snare, Kick b: Train Snare, BusyKick

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Last edited by Elliott Kayne; 09/19/23 01:50 PM.

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That was fantastic Elliott!
I loved everything about it.
I would write more but you made me thirsty so I'm off to the store to get another 12 pack!


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Brilliant, Elliott!

This is so much fun and such a great idea. Informative and funny at the same time. The chorus is definitely sing-alongable!! Great guitar picking and that's a pretty good job slowing down the production in BIAB. Do you use a DAW to mix with? If so, you should be able to just slow the BPM in certain sections. Never done it to slow down a song but I have to literally change the BPM after a hold bar.

AWESOME all the way around!!

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We yesterday read a great article on the history of beer from prehistoric times to the present. And for the record we are BIG IPA fans. So regarding song ... a tip of the pint glass to you!

Great lyric, fine supporting video, excellent performances by you and all wrapped in an open airy mix -- the kind we love.

Fun!

Well done,

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Hi Ellioth,

I will join the words of Dewey, what a joyful song!
Clever lyrics and a brilliant video about beer.
Your vocals are a pleasure to listen to. And when you sing '"have a beer..."
it feels I want to cheer ( a silly rhyme...) along.

Very nice song, it really is.
One small problem though; I don't like beer ;-))

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Elliott,

This is great, and yes joyful.

I think it was Benjamin Franklin who said:

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

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Yep, billions can sing along with this gem, Elliott. What a fun romp. Excellent lyrics. Some of my best friends are either bartenders, brewmasters or beer store owners. Seriously this is a terrific sing-along --even a slur-along. Love it right through the jawharp. Well done.


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It's an amazingly jolly song, Elliott.
Fine history lesson.

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Hello Elliott,

Nice catchy composition. Everything to put us in a good mood. It's pleasant and well done.


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Fun and catchy - I enjoyed listening! laugh


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It bounces along really well.
The vocal sounds odd to me - chopped up/clipped or something.
The close harmony & unison parts sound a bit phased/wobbly.
Now that may be a case of me listening with beer ears.
Really good writing.


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The best drinking song I've heard in a long time.
Great drive and very catchy chorus to sing along.


Like Ray, I'm more of a fan of your "normal" vocals, but they definitely work on this song here.

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Elliott,
Happy tune and fun lyrics. Solid production and instrumental arrangement. Excellent job on tempo change. Jaw harp was a nice touch. Listens well and thank you for sharing.

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I was going for a bar room sing along song. Thanks for listening and your kind comments. Nice comment on the Jaw Harp, I was wondering if anyone picked up on that.


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Elliott,

That's a fun song! Love the rhythm - great production.

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