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BIAB STYLE: FALTER.STY

2474:Bass, Acoustic Held Ev 085 (Reverb 25)
Real Drums=ShakerSlow16ths multi (Reverb 40)
3544:Guitar, Acoustic RhythmSlowReelPicking Ev16 080 (Reverb 40)
3059:Guitar, Acoustic RhythmMuted16thFintan Ev16 080 (Reverb 55)
I replaced the standard piano track (1837 held) with
1838:Piano, Acoustic Rhythm PopModernGrooveSync4s Ev16 075 (Reverb 40)
because I wanted something a little busier.

Plus 2854:Harmonica, Background CountryBalladJellyRoll Ev 085 (Reverb 75)

Vocals added via Shure PG57 mic, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface, Reaper Daw and NoiseAsh Vocal Finalizer FX.

As usual, any comments, suggestions welcome.

LYRICS (autobiographical)

When I was young they said I was a dreamer
Living in a world of fantasy
Conjured up by my imagination
For the real world never seemed like home to me
A secret life of risk and high-adventure
Of battles won and deeds of derring-do
Rescuing fair maidens was a noble occupation
And I lost count of all the dragons that I slew


Came the day my dream-like state was shattered
Emerging from that deep complacency
For sharper than the teeth of any dragon
And more fiery than their breath - is reality
Those who were most dear to me were leaving
Although they did their very best to stay
Goodbyes were said, tears were shed, just broken hearts and pain
Then, suddenly, they're half a world away.


They say for everything there is a season
And one sweet day my life was turned around
No longer is it my imagination
For my feet are planted firmly on the ground
My trusty steed has been put out to pasture
My sword and shield are relics of the past
This maiden rescued me from my false reality
And truly made me feel I'm home at last.
Yes, truly made me feel I'm home at last.






Last edited by Ghostgum; 11/03/21 02:14 PM. Reason: improved arrangement

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Hello Ghostgum
this is a beautiful song
And the lyrics are just fantastic
The singing is with so much feeling
Just great
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Thanks, Andi. I appreciate your feedback. I've been trying to put lyrics to a dozen tunes I composed in recent months and got absolutely nowhere. This new tune came to me yesterday and I added the words this afternoon.

Take care,

Ghostgum


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Wow Ghostgum! What a song...I love it! Your vocal is excellent with the perfect processing! Those acoustic guitar choices really set this one on fire! The harmonica is the icing on the cake! Great work! Thanks, Torrey




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Excellent Line.

"Rescuing fair maidens was a noble occupation
And I lost count of all the dragons that I slew"

Your productions never disappoint.
Well done sir.

Rob4580

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Thanks, Rob. I like that line too wink


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Hi Ghostgum,

This a good song, well sung and interesting lyrics.

Well Done
Best Regards
Nigel


Nigel Spiers
Christchurch, New Zealand
info@nzacoustics.com
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Ah, for a "dreamer" you REALly created a wonderful song, Ghostgum. The lyrics are so good as are the changes. There's a magic in there, Brian. Well said and sung.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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Very cool vocal. Sounds perfect framed by the acoustic. Very cool lyric. Reminds me of Robert Cordrey's lyrics. Well done


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
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i like the intimacy of the song.
it reminds me...and let me say in a very very good way...
of walking into a coffee house and your singing this song live.
the vocals are perfect for the song style imho.

ITS A GEM OF A SONG IMHO.

brilliant.
om


New Song "PRETTY GIRL" for my wife...Dec 2023
(my vocs....mixed for good earbuds.)
https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs/prettygirlrbfinalcalfsongsdec2023mp3
(and rock song THE STALLION and bluegrass song... BANKER MAN....90 songs useing bb/rb.)
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I think we can definitely all relate to that sense of wanting to lead a fantastical life and inevitably needing to come face to face with dreams not being quite what they seem or what we were expecting. The best thing we can be in life is happy, and the rest is simply cherries on top. Thanks for sharing this here on the forum! Lovely song.


Cheers,
Ember
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I like it!
Nice band, great lyrics and vocal presentation.

moto

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"A secret life of risk and high-adventure
Of battles won and deeds of derring-do
Rescuing fair maidens was a noble occupation
And I lost count of all the dragons that I slew"

An excellent write fully of wonderful imagery.
The nice vocal and mix elevate it even further.

Ember beautifully stated the nature of your song.
It's hard to add to that other than saying we much enjoyed it.

J&B

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