This is a song I have recorded several different ways with several different meanings. This version is about a man on death row, the night before his sentence is to be carried out, having an imaginary conversation with an imaginary girlfriend about their future plans. All instrumentation was done with BIAB and transferred to Reaper for production. I perform all vocals except the backing Oohs and Aahs. This is one of my earliest BIAB tunes and I was still pretty green but the song turned out fairly well. I hope you enjoy your listen.
Hello Honey words and music Jim Gear
Hello honey I got Something on my mind Ain't got no money, honey So let's spend my time
Cause I just want Someone to talk to And I just want To spend some time with you
Can you hear the thunder Don't it make you wonder Did the weather man get it wrong
We'll hide away From the storming
Can you see the lightning Don't let it get you frightened Dry your eyes it won't be long
I'm leaving In the morning
We'll sail across the balmy seas On the gentle breeze
This story Is the last goodbye from me
Hello honey I got Something on my mind
You and me When our back's against the wall You and me We might tumble and fall You and me
Title: Hello Honey File:Hello Honey.SGU Key=G , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=2:40 4 bar intro, 49 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 53. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 815 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) Soloist track has 801 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _POPH085.STY (Slow Guitar Ballad)
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Jim, well, this DID turn out very well indeed. Nice opening steel guitar, and super vocals, harmonies and background vocals. Interesting death row context, since it's not revealed by the lyrics. But I totally get it and use similar devices to provide lyrical background to the music. Anyway...great job!
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Nice song - pleasant and relaxing. Early or not, still a good tune.
Of course, that's in contrast to the setting you laid out, but since none of that is actually in the song, I can ignore that part, just like the narrator.
Love the instrumentation in this song. Excellent vocals too,
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Good tune, Jim. Good simple lyric that could relate to any romantic situation no matter what the back story is. My only suggestions would be to take cut or turn down an instrument or two that are clashing with each other and the vocal. The first "Hello honey I got something on my mind" lines sound a little harsh so I would turn down the harmony part a little there or even cut it out of the whole verse. Good one. Vic
Thanks for the suggestions. I agree 100%. This was my second attempt using BIAB. I recorded it in January. I was also brand new to using Reaper as my DAW so I was overloaded with new tech and just trying to get a new production process down. I have since produced another five recordings with each one being a little tighter than the previous. I will probably go back and polish on this one in the future. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.
Jim, you said you were "pretty green" but I think this is golden! Great mix, super vocal and lyrics. It must have been hard mixing all of those instruments and getting them to blend so well.
PS - you can drop that green part now!
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Ah, green has a lot of blue in it and yelllow is added for the warm sunshine. Yep, in that way you may have been green, Jim, but you are a true artist who turns it into gold. Musical alchemy at it's best. Very pleasing production with a pleasingly smooth vocal.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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Thank you for your inspirational insights. I really appreciate it. And, thanks for taking the time to have a listen and leave a comment. They are very helpful.
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