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Words by my late father and the music by myself from 1980.
I sing and play mandolins, tenor banjo and the guitars.
I produced this at my home with Band in a Box and Reaper.

The Silent Man (words Keijo Blomberg, music Esa Blomberg 1980)

He is always so alone in the middle of the company.
He stares at the foam of his pint even now.
If he ever tries to say something,
then the neighbor next to him wins with his voice.
That's why he raises his pint to his lips again,
he doesn't want to repay evil with evil,
he doesn't want to repay evil with evil.

He listens to stories with pleasure all right,
his own skills don't extend that far.
It's a miracle of wonders that he remembers them all,
when from hour to hour the talking just goes on.
And the steins are drunk drained again,
and new ones are brought to the tables,
and new ones are brought to the table.

So everyone goes around telling tales
and the silent man listens to them.
That's why the most important person in the company is who knows,
it's just that silent man.
That's why the most important person in the company is who knows,
it's just that - silent man.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Hiljainen mies C 140
Key=C , Tempo 140, Length (m:s)=3:08
Style is _PFPBTMW.STY (Medium Pop Waltz w/ 2 Fingerpick)
RealTracks used:
RealTracks in style: ~~1123:Bass, Acoustic, CountryWaltz Sw 140
RealDrums in style:NashvilleWaltzSw^2-a:Sidestick, Hihat , b:Snare, Ride
+ Sforzando TinWhistle and Cinema Strings

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Arri, this is fantastic
Super instrumentation
Great vocal
Super mix
Sounds great


I arrived early to a restaurant.
The manager asks, "do you mind waiting a bit?"
I said no.
"Good", he said. "Take these drinks to table 3"

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Hi Arri!
I love these songs you are bringing and the back story to them. Being a rudimentary mandolin player myself, I am keenly listening to your playing and picking up ideas from your technique.
It is wonderful that you are sharing the words of your father coupled with your own music. I am sure that many of us would love for our music to endure long after we have gone and live on in the hearts and ears of our loved ones.
Well done.
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Thank you so much!

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Love those lyrics, and you brought them to a cool 3/4 feel, Arri. Excellent background band. The tin whistle was a gun surprise. The instruments you add, the banjo, mandolin and guitar are just perfectly done.

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Enjoy whatever happens!
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Cheers, Marty.

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