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Hi All, It's been a while I know, but a lot has happened in the two years since I last posted a song, and this is my first since then. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on New Year's Eve 2021 and underwent surgery on 1st April 2022. Following a slow recovery, I'm very pleased to now be free of cancer and I've turned my attention to doing what I like most of all, namely writing and recording songs and instrumentals. So here is my latest song which I finished recording two weeks ago and which is to be released on 6th October. It was written in Spring 1972 following the break up of my first relationship, and it portrays the intense emotional effects this had on my 17-year old self. I've performed the song many times on vocal and guitar over the years, but I always harboured the wish of recording it with a lush strings arrangement, and thanks to BIAB 2023, that is now possible of course. I chose a tempo of 85bpm and an ev16 rhythm. Vocals and electric guitar are added by me. Drums, Bass, Dreamy Elec Guitar & String quartet are from the JBALLAD.STY Piano is from the PNO16BR.STY Acoustic Guitar strumming is from the PMODGR1.STY I prefer to use Audacity to mix and edit rather than Realband. Hope you enjoy it. https://soundcloud.com/andyshearer-1/waiting
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That's a great rhythm section. Had me hooked right off. I too prefer mixing in Audacity.
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
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#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
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First and foremost I'm glad that you are cancer free. Welcome to the cancer survivors' club.
This is a great song.
Great vocal, lyrics, and guitar.
Super mix.
PS - I almost forgot, welcome back.
I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
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Andi,
Glad for you are on track to recovery.
Nice ballad with many sweet passages. Strings worked very well. Good vocals and clear mix. Listens well.
Thank you for sharing.
Misha.
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Yessss!
Beat that C into next week and keep on kicking it down the road.
Good starting song to the way forward.
My only sugg would be to fade the strings a little in parts where they interfere with the vocal.
Vic
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Hello Andi,
A nasty story about yourself. Hope it goes well by now.
And a sad, but entertaining lovestory in your very nice song.
Your vocals are very good!
I agree with Vic about the strings, but they complement the song well.
Hope to hear more from you,
Hans
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I feel for you, in your recovery. Very nice string arrangement in the backing, Nice song. Good mix and production. Sounds great. I enjoyed listening.
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Great that you are doing so well.
That backstory really added to the emotive vocal delivery.
And you did a fine job with the strings.
Nice!
J&B
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The strings add the right touch.
Smooth melody.
Very well done. Congratulate your 17-year-old self.
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Lush and nostalgic, perfect fit for a rainy and windy Autumn day. The chord progression reflects the break-up mood in a way I really like. Your guitar and the band play together seamlessly, the strings work well. Emotional vocals. Hope that the recovery inspires you to write many new songs.
Janne
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First of all, congrats on beating the cancer!
Secondly, great production and emotional vocals. Good luck with this release!
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I got a Pink Floyd feel from this. I like the mellow feel to this.
Nice to see you back in the saddle again.
Cancer Sucks. My niece was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago.... her battle is just beginning.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd 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.
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Andi...so glad to hear you are recovering well...this is the first of your songs I've heard...this is a lovely ballad...great band and super solo...your vocal sounds strong and well placed in the mix...I hope to hear more of your songs! Dan
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