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This is "Age Is Just A Number," with vocals by Max McPherson:

https://soundcloud.com/user-61562267/age-is-just-a-number

Age Is Just A Number

I've done a lotta livin'
There's more to come,
Ain't gonna sit around,
Turn into a bum,
'Cause Age Is Just A Number,
Ain't gonna let it slow me down.

I'll go outside,
And walk in the park,
If the weather ain't bad,
I'll stay out until dark,
'Cause Age Is Just A Number,
Ain't gonna let it slow me down.

I've done so much, but I ain't done yet,
I'll do it all, so I'll have no regrets,
Still so much, I wanna see,
I'll keep goin' 'til a hundred-and-three...

Go out for a meal,
Meet up with the guys,
Gonna get out there,
And socialize,
Cause Age Is Just A Number,
Ain't gonna let it slow me down.

[Clarinet, trombone, alto sax and trumpet solos over verse & chorus chords]

I'll play piano, and banjo too,
Show those young'uns,
A thing or two,
'Cause Age Is Just A Number,
Ain't gonna slow me down.

Age Is Just A Number,
Ain't gonna let it slow me down.

Vocals by Max McPherson
All instruments by BIAB:
Style is _SPEAKEZ.STY (Speakeasy Old Time Vocal Jazz)
RealTracks in style: ~1204:Bass, Acoustic, GypsyJazzBallad Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1791:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm DixielandMedium Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1209:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GypsyJazzBalladGonzalo Sw 110
RealDrums [in style:Dixieland^2-a:Brush LH Drag, b:Brush Ride
Alto Sax 491
Medley 1982

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Hi, Bob.

Welcome to the forum!

Nice song - solid arrangement, excellent job on vocals by Max, catchy tune. smile


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Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

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Reminds me a bit of "Picasso's Last Words" from The Wings, in a good way [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]
Enjoyed the listen.
A lot.
Welcome to the forum!

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Thanks, David, glad you liked the song!

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Thanks for the welcome, B.D., and glad you liked the song!

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Splendid!! Welcome to the forum, Bob. Right after clicking on the link I saw the pic and knew I was going to love this one.

YEP!! Terrific write. Man, I really like the style of this one. Cool arrangement and the lyrics are perfect. Max McPherson is an excellent choice. A very strong vocal. Love the NOLA feel thta would play well in a club on 51st Street. Keep 'em coming, Bob.


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Bob...welcome to the forum...you're gonna love it here...stellar production all round....the concept and melody are superb...Max's vocals are really super and you used BiaB to the max on this one...I hope we hear allot more from you!


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Hi Babu,

Thanks for the nice welcome to the group, and glad you liked the song!

Bob

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Thanks for the welcome and positive feedback, Firesong!

Glad you liked the song!

Bob

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Bob & Max,
Nice write all around. Ace composition & vocals! Mixed very well. Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks Misha, glad you liked the song!

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Great song, vocals and mix. I really liked the choice of instrumentation. The 2nd fun song I've heard on the forum today.


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Good song & performances.
My only nit would be the somewhat abrupt trombone...the other solos seem to slide into their slots...a tiny bit of volume envelope automation on the beginning of it would make it sit beautifully.


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Thanks, Waoband, glad you liked the song!

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Thanks, Ray, glad you liked the song!

I'll check into volume envelope automation, I'm not familiar with that.

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Cool write and great vocals! Nice arrangement and mix, too. The SoundCloud pic is cute, too. Welcome to the forum!

Last edited by DC Ron; 12/31/23 05:01 AM.

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Thanks for the positive feedback and welcome, Ron, glad you liked it!

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Hi Bob,

Great groove and I like the arrangement. Good lyrics and excellent vocal. Love the song pic you chose over on SC!

Good song, looking forward to hearing more from you.

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Thanks for the positive feedback, Dave, glad you liked the song!

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Hi Bob
Happy New Year and welcome to the forum
Actually this is not my kind of music
But the song is so well done and above all excellently sung.
It's really fun ;-)
Well done Bob
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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