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Posted By: Rob4580 Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/23/12 07:39 AM
Hey all.
Wrote this about 25 years ago just redid with RT.

We used to do this in the late 1960's.
Before the net and social networking came along and killed it.

See if you can guess the melody of the tune on the intro.

Sitting round the organ - Sound Click



Me and mum and Grandma and Grandpa and the rest of the kids.
Sitting round the organ singing songs.

Thats the way it was when we were young, never be the same ever again.

Grandpa played the trumpet as he always did.
I played the comb bye his side.

Grandma played the organ and the rest would sing.
Never be the same ever again.

Chorus
...........................................................................

Sitting round the organ singing songs.
Reminisce of days long since gone.

Sitting round the organ singing song.
Singing songs.
...........................................................................

Grandmas baking pastry on the old wood stove.
Grandpa's listening closely to the ABC.

All the kids were playing as they always did.
Never be the same ever again.

How I cherish the memory and the tunes we'd play.
And now I long for better days.

Grandma played the organ and the rest would sing.
Never be the same ever again.

Chorus
...........................................................................

Sitting round the organ singing songs.
Reminisce of days long since gone.

Sitting round the organ singing song.
Singing songs.

Singing songs, Singing songs, Singing songs, Singing songs


****** Song Summary *************
Title: Sitting round the organ
File:Sitting round the organ.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=3:24
No intro. 98 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 98. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for RealDrums Changes,
Style is _CSWG110.STY (Med.CountrySwing Guitar (110 RS))
Style MIDI Instruments are :
RealTracks in style: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120
RealTracks in style: ~372:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 120
RealTracks in style: ~1139:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanA-B Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~528:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Hank Sw 120
RealDrums in style: NashvilleSwing8^4-a:Snare, OpenHat , b:Snare, HiHat
*******************

Sitting round the organ - Sound Click
Posted By: Pat Marr Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/23/12 01:29 PM
I like it!

interesting concept for a song... it's certainly a topic that appeals to a certain segment of the population. And you executed it VERY well IMO.

Do you perform live? If not, I'm thinking you'd go over real well at restaurants or any other venue where entire families congregate.
Posted By: seeker Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/23/12 04:50 PM
Rob,

Your song and music describes the household and family I grew up with.
No trumpet, but piano, organ, jew's harp, harmonica. 6 kids, loving parents
helping to teach us about music and life.

Your vocals, are very relaxed and tell the story great.

Thanks for you hard work and sharing!
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/23/12 09:19 PM
Hello Pat.

I dont perform anymore would like to but probably wont.
Thank you for your encouraging words.
Posted By: Sundance Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/24/12 01:28 AM
Sweet tribute to your family. I always enjoy your voice. Good mix.

I'd guess the song in the intro is an old Gospel hymn called "Bringing In The Sheaves."
Posted By: Pat Marr Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/24/12 02:46 AM
Quote:

Hello Pat.

I dont perform anymore would like to but probably wont.
Thank you for your eencouraging words.




well... you're performing for US!

(next step is to perform whare you get paid)
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/24/12 04:52 AM
Hey Sundance.

Your spot on "Bringinin the sheaves" it is.
Thanks for your comments I always enjoy them.
Posted By: Steve Young Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/24/12 01:42 PM
Rob,

I really like this one. Great sentiments, and brings back a lot of great memories for a lot of us! As always, your vocals are very relaxed and convincing.

Steve
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/25/12 09:36 PM
Hey Seeker.
Looks like we grew up in simular households.
Thanks for your great comments.
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/27/12 12:55 AM
Thanks for your comments Steve.
Posted By: seeker Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/27/12 04:50 AM
Rob,

I've listened to maybe 50 different songs from different
sources this afternoon.

I obtained a "New used" set of Logitech Z-5300 speakers.
My new sub is a bit on the strong side not your music, but just love the
"Lefts" and "Rights" speakers. You recording is crystal clear over
these speakers.

The instruments all have their spots in the song.
Liked the sound better than my ATH-40M Studio phones.
BTW, your base to me sounded just right for the song.
The trumpet really is a nice touch.
On the third listen right now.

Thanks for you nice music.
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/27/12 11:55 PM
Wow thanks seeker.
Thats a real nice comment.

Your new speakers sound great.
I do put a lot of effort into getting the sound right so Im real glad you noticed it.
Thanks again.
Regards Rob
Posted By: Tommyc Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/28/12 02:02 AM
Wow you did a great job mixing Robert, song reminds me of when I was a kid! Thanks for sharing!
Posted By: Rob4580 Re: Sitting round the organ "New Song" - 07/30/12 07:05 AM
Thank for your comments Tommy.
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