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Written in 1978.
I made Tracks with BIAB in 2012.
a few tracks Revised a bit and added new vocals in 2024.
this tune is old fashioned.


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Key=G , Tempo 110 Time 04:08

RealTracks in style: ~~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 612:Pedal Steel, Background Opry Sw 130
RealTracks in style: ~~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 1875:Mandolin, Soloist CountryAndy Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1760:Fiddle, Background Pop16ths Ev 085
RealDrums in Style: NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat

Vocal: Synthesizer V AI Mai

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zazah...really nice country track...and though I don't understand Japanese at all...you did a superb job with Mai's vocal performance...It's an interesting combo for us American listeners but very well combined and mixed...you certainly know how to arrange and present the Nashville sound correctly...well done!


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Of course I don't understand a single word, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how well Japanese works in this genre.
And I like the way you arranged the song, with all those little stops.
Very nicely done!

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zazah, I don't need to understand the words to know if a song is a good one and this one is very good. In fact I would call this an excellent song.
Super country vibe.
Great use of that synth voice.
Super arrangement, loved those stops.


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Makes me wish I spoke Japanese - though I have a Japanese/English dictionary as I've always felt an affinity with the culture and the spiritual traditions. There's also a tranquil vibe to this song, and the instrumentation is perfect for it. Well mixed and produced.


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Excellent production and song. Synth voice sounds realistic and lovely. The melody from the chorus stays in my head.

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zazah, this sounds really nice! You've certainly squeezed some unique performances from the BiaB players. Expertly arranged and mixed. The instrumental break is especially cool, as is the outro. Nicely done!


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zazah.

Nicely done. Mai sounds good here, although she's a bit soft.

It's got a very country sound, but Google's translation of the title "Red Thong" - referring straps of a Japanese wooden sandal - makes me suspect that it's not about beer and trucks. wink

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Right up my alley, zazah. I am fashioned old. Such a beautiful language, but then she could curse at me and I would smile pleasently. Excellent selection of instruments, although it seems they sometimes compete for space. I really like the melody and feel. So well written.


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