The Outskirts Of Fun

For decades we played in bluegrass bands and also enjoyed listening to a lot of country music. It was only natural that our early years on the forum were oriented around these genres. However we soon discovered that BiaB could allow us to explore blues, blues rock and Americana productions - genres we often listened to throughout our bluegrass years and before. Of course some folks think all of our productions are country due to Janice’s accent. 🤪

Recently we pondered the notion of redoing one of our earlier (posted 2013) country songs, actually Western Swing, with the hopes that forum folks and especially those who weren’t around back then might find it of interest.

Since joining the forum we’ve participated in nearly 100 collaborations with our friend floyd jane and he sings harmony on this song. For this new production we retained the original vocal/solo fiddle tracks and asked Peter if he could put on a cowboy hat and join in. 😀 He agreed and also helped with some fiddle note mods. So thanks to our music partner and friend Peter with whom we’ve also done nearly 100 collabs! And a special thanks to floyd who taught us over the years so much about mixing, writing and harmony arrangements.

And of course thank you PG Music for making it all possible. Pardon the lack of brevity but the song brings back many memories.

Your time to listen and perhaps comment is most appreciated. Lyrics below and on SC.

Janice: Lead vocals, arrangement and melody.
floyd: harmony vocals
Peter: solo guitar and arrangement
Bud: lyric, arrangement, mix and mastering

Bass: RT 1846 Bass, Electric, CountryBoogieRootFive Sw 140
Rendered DI > Waves Bass Rider > Logic Pro Bass Amp/mic/speakers

Piano: MIDI SuperTracks 2166 Rhythm NewOrleansSwinginPop Sw 130 > Logic Pro Grand Steinway > Waves CLA Unplugged > Ozone Imager

Guitar: RealTracks 959 Acoustic Rhythm CountryBoogieA-B Sw 140 > Waves CLA Unplugged

Guitar: RealTracks 964 Electric Rhythm CountryBoogieCleanRiff Sw 140
Rendered DI > Logic Pro Bib Cab Clean Amp/mic/speakers

Fiddle: RealTracks 1871 Soloist WesternSwingAndy Sw 165 > Waves CLA Unplugged

Fiddle: RealTracks 1115: Background CountrySwingChops Sw 140 > Waves CLA Unplugged

Drums: RealDrums NashvilleSwing8 > CLA Drums
Additional cymbals via RD kit > Waves CLA Drums

Mastering Chain: Ozone Equalizer > Oz Stabilizer > Oz Impact > Oz imager > Oz Dynamic EQ > Oz Maximizer > Izotope Tonal Balance 2 > Logic Pro Loundness Meter
THE OUTSKIRTS OF FUN
© 2013-2024 J. Merritt & B. Merritt
My sister threw me out for the third time this year
I've gotten so used to it I didn't shed a single tear
There's not a man left who'd think of taking me in
So I'm heading out for a place I've never been
CHORUS:
Maybe I could've hitched a ride up to the city
But last year well that didn't work out for me
When you find there are no places left to run
It's high time for moving to the outskirts of fun
SOLO
Out here there's not a pretty boy to be found
And it seems there are no dance floors around
I met a lot of folks who don't know how to party
I'm gettin' it now 'bout how misery loves company
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE:
It was hard to admit how far I've fallen
But I found me a home on the outskirts of fun
SOLO
REPEAT CHORUS
Yes, I’ll be moving to the outskirts of fun

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