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https://soundcloud.com/esa-blomberg/tanssin-taika-arri-feat-tomppa?si=fcdf2242dc644889ac8ffa43d5433f5b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTranslation of the lyrics below : During the Covid lock out I found a suitable singer to remote co-production: Tomppa. I wrote this song inspired by an old waltz from Bretagne Avant En Blonde. Both the melody line and lyrics are made in the style of an old folk song. I play the guitars, plectrum banjo and mandolin. ***** Song Summary ************* Key=Am , Tempo 140, Length (m:s)=3:14 Style is J~GITWLZ.STY (Jazz Guitar Waltz w/ Brushes) Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33), Electric Piano (5), Nylon String Guitar (25), MIDI Drums :41 Brushes Kit (41) RealDrums will be substituted :JazzBrushesWaltz: a: Brushes b: Snare, Ride The Magic of Dance (Esa Blomberg 2020) I once took a flaxen-haired, but very icy, maiden to a dance. I did my magic to warm her up. I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, she finally fixed her gaze on me. I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, her smile finally rang for me. That redhead, I only see in my memories, when I once took her to a dance. That redhead, I only see in my memories, when I did my magic to conquer her. I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, I saw a promising burn on her cheeks I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, I was still left alone in the night. I lost such a pretty brunette, when I once took her to a dance I lost such a pretty brunette, No matter how much I did my best magic. I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, I probably step her on her toes, I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, a more agile one got that brunette. I once took such a black-haired, but jealous, girl to a dance. I worked my best magic with such a black-haired, but jealous girl. I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, she never let me go. I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour, but she make me to marry her.
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Sounds good Arri,
I like the vocal and backing band.
However to nitpick I thought the harshness of the lead guitar did not blend well with the backing band. IMHO a more mellow guitar lead sound would fit better. BUT that is only my opinion and others may not agree.
Regardless I still like the song.
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Hi Arri! Tomppa is a good vocalist find! The waltz style is great, as is the band, and love how you complement the style with your own playing. For the lyrics/storyline, the fellow was what we would call a 'player' (playing the field), but in this case, the player got played! Importantly, I note the number of verses is limited to the number of natural hair colours.  Regarding the guitar tone, if I am looking for something more mellow, and assuming I am playing clean, I pull the tone down, use the neck pick-up, and play up the fretboard from 10th fret of higher - this gives a nice mellow tone - not trying to suggest I am in anyway an expert! Andrew
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Thanks. You have a strong point with that harsh guitar sound. I'll fix that. But I'm very glad, that the you got the story and liked the style. As you have heard, I like to try out different styles from rhythm and blues to folk music. And there BiaB is a great tool.
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I just recorded new solo guitar tracks with more smooth sound with my favourite guitar: Ibanez 2470NT 1977 Japan (Gibson L-5 replica). Is it better now?
Andrew: maybe nowadays there should be also girls with blue, yellow or even green hair?
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Well played. Arri. Now that's a good thing to come out of Covid. Cool instrumentation. Fun song. Well sung, and my favorite parts are the intruments you played.
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Hi, Arri. Fun lyrics! I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
I probably step her on her toes,
I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
a more agile one got that brunette.Nice playing as well. The reverb makes the vocal sound a bit "boxy", like it's in a small room, but that's just my opinion. I enjoyed listening to the song!
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I think you've really captured the mood of that era well.
I like the story.
Like David, I think the vocals sound too hollow/boxy.
Less reverb (and/or if possible, a brighter reverb) and a little EQ should easily fix the problem.
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Ok. I try to remix the vocals.
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Great to hear more music from another culture. I think the message in the song is: stop taking women to dances and try another venue, somewhere they can just sit and not be spun around. 
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
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I just remixed it. I had in vocals reverberation, whic I took out. I also have delay for large room, which I kept. I cahnged EQ from "wide male vocals" to my special clear vocals. Is it better now?
PS. It's great to get here feedback and suggestions from colleages.
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I just remixed it. I had in vocals reverberation, whic I took out. I also have delay for large room, which I kept. I cahnged EQ from "wide male vocals" to my special clear vocals. Is it better now?
PS. It's great to get here feedback and suggestions from colleages. Yep> The remix is a lot better.
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
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Great work, excellent composition. Very expert production also, with your remote vocalist--nice ending, too.
My only complaint---no grey-haired women?? Age discrimination!!
Enjoyed it all!!!
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Thanks. I could write an follow up with ladies with gray, green, yellow and blue hair.
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