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Hi All,

I wrote this song last night.
It just seemed to fall into place with the style I used.
I used a midi style as it sounded good (well to me anyway)

****** Song Summary *************
Title: I'm So Lonely
Key=C , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=3:12
2 bar intro, 28 bar chorus, from bar 3 to bar 30. Repeat x2 choruses
No Melody
Soloist track has 298 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Style is SAM_COOK.STY (Sam Cook Style)
Style MIDI Instruments are : Finger Electric Bass (34), Rhodes Electric Piano (5), Clean Electric Guit (28), Acoustic Piano (1),
RealTracks in song: ~492:Trombone, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1)
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Here it is: I'm So Lonely

Lyrics

I'm lonely oh so lonely
I wonder where you are
I miss you how I miss you
You are my guiding star
I'm so lonely

I love you how I miss you
Yes you were my angel of light
I'm lonely yes I'm lonely
Won't you please call tonight


I'm so lonely without you
My heart is torn apart
I'm lonely I miss you
Wish we could make a new start
I'm so lonely

Instrumental

I love you how I miss you
I'm so lonely now your out of your sight
I'm lonely yes I miss you
Won't you please call tonight

I'm so lonely without you
It's like a dagger in my heart
I'm lonely so lonely
Wish we could make a new start
I'm lonely

Hope you like it.

Best regards
George


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Hey George,

Very nice! Good mix of midi and RT's. Enjoyed your vocal as well - a bit of Roy Orbison in this one...

Bob

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Hi George

I always liked Sam Cooke - this one flew me back to the high school dances in the gymnasium.
This progression is made for slow dancing. I remember too that the sax seemed to be the instrumental of choice - and I can hear it echoing through the cavernous gym which was awash in blue and red spotlights.

And thanks for helping me remember Leslie and Barbara and Wendy.

You know, given the style, you probably could have gotten away with a touch of wet reverb - you don't use much on your voice here and you've done very well. Or maybe add the verb to the whole mix.

Enjoyed listening.

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Sounds just like the early 60's all over again ! I agree with Ian toss some reverb in the mix ,and maybe a touch of slap back delay in your voice it will give it more depth .Thanks for sharing !

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Hi Bob,

Thanks for taking a listen...Roy Orbison...I wish

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Hi Ian,

I have taken your advice and added some reverb to my vocal.
I have also changed the Trombone to a Sax.

Thanks for the comments.

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Hi Tommy,

Thanks for taking a listen.
I have added some reverb to my vocal as suggested.

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IMHO . . . . BINGO!!

I love it. Do you do live gigs, George?

Good one. Ian


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Hi Ian,

Thanks for the nice comments.

No I don't do live gigs...too nervous

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Hey Michee,

One of my favorite movies is American Graffitti - probably spelled it wrong - but as the others have said this has that retro feel. Can just imagine them dancing in the gym. Enjoyed it.

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Hi Michee,

I love 12/8 as a time signature. It's really good to hear it again It's been a while. You have definitely nailed the genre. I like your voice on this. Each song I hear, your voice sounds more and more confident. It's excellent.

A very enjoyable listen!

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Nice production Michee, I liked the old-time double vox tracking. And yes, very Big O !

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Hi Josie,

Thanks for taking a listen I very much appreciate it.
At least it got you reminiscing about your youth.
Music is great for that isn't it.

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Hi Noel,

Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.
I feel that I am getting used to my voice (sounds silly to say that, I listen to my voice all the time ) and am not so self conscious anymore.

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Hi John,

Thanks for listening and for your nice comments.

I appreciate that.

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