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https://soundcloud.com/bruce-boome/something-must-change The closest genre I can come up with is bluesy soul. I'd been playing around with the arpeggiated chords (apart from the vocal the only thing recorded live). I rarely use a style, I hunt for the closest tracks to my vision.

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Nice work on this - I definitely understand calling it bluesy soul, it is definitely a unique tune though. I thought your vocal fit nicely with the instrumentation, and it has a good groove to it.

Thanks for sharing smile


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Thanks, Derek. I've been inactive for a while, but have been doing a lot of work - but I'm forcing myself not to post it all at once.

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The vocal could use a little boost - it does creep up a little and dip again but, generally, should be about as loud as the snare I think.
It's a good song melodically and the narrative about recognizing the need for "change" is good too.


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Thanks for the tip Rayc. I find it difficult mixing myself, and you're not the first to advise me to bump up my vocals. I'm going through all my recordings this weekend and correcting that. I think I do it because I hate my voice.

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A good blues tune...
Reminds me of the songs on Specialty Records...
I always enjoyed hearing as a kid!
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Don't lose your MoJo.
Kelp? Oh My!
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That try kelp line really is exceptional, as was that booze line!

Something must change but not with this song. Don't change a thing!


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Hi Bruce,

I really like this!

You've created and assembled a very good, very engaging piece of music. I love your vocals and the blues backing!

Everything sounded fine to me as I listened on speakers. I enjoyed the journey.

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This song has a really unique tone to it, and I think you did a wonderful job making something original. Thanks for sharing!


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Nice progression and a good vocal.

Well produced and written.

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Nice changes, and good choice of tracks. That's something that mustn't change. I like the vocal, and a little louder would bring it out better.


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