Here is a link to all of the songs available to date from 2013 version of FAWM, per a suggestion by floyd jane. I will add more as they are completed. Songs 4, 3 and 1 are all Band in a Box, Song 2 was created using Ableton.
4. It's a Beautiful Day in My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Robert,
That "looks" much better!!! Perfect title to the post....
#4 - Beautiful Day - what a fun, "feel good" song!!! Great job on that one too!!
Keep 'em coming....
floyd
Good idea, Maybe I will list my BIAB-based FAWM songs this way, too. I probably won't have too much time to listen to many songs here this month because of FAWM, though.
Thanks floyd jane, boehm. kemmrich I know it is tough to go to all of your favorite sites when working on FAWM.
Here is song 5 entitled I Cry, The instruments are all BIAB.
1036 Bass
367 Elec Dreamy Guitar
RD Nashville Ev 16
1037 Acoustic Rhythm
**for the harmonies I used Melodyne, it is my voice
raised and lowered a 3rd.
I want to thank everyone who has been kind enough to listen and comment on my songs!
5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Robert,
Everything you write continually amazes me. I tip my hat to you and the way that you chase songwriting with a tenacity that is exceptional.
I'm gradually working my through the above song list
At the moment, I'm listening to "Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood". It's got my toes a-tappin'.
All the best,
Noel
I just listened to "I Cry." A perfectly lovely song, moving, convincing, melodic. Is see that you are getting better and better at practicing the "less is more" philosophy, more and more, (or is that less and less... I get so confused). I like the way you delayed bringing in the harmonies until later in the song... I might have jumped the gun, and overdone it, too early... (thinking "more is more.")
One quibble, your chord choice in the second line of the bridge sort of jarred me... but maybe it wasn't the chord itself, but the voicing.
Great work!
That rocks. I can eek out about one every two months. Just can't sit down and do it. I have to wait until a hook appears during a mountain bike ride or when kayaking. As others have said I much admire your tenacity.
Song 6 is a rock instrumental created in Ableton Live! I tried to add just a touch of reverb to the whole mix to give a sloshy sound. Appreciate all comments and suggestions!
6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
I used my Takamine Flat Top to play the Lead Part on this number. The Backing tracks are all Band in a Box.
Instruments are
Bass= 1922
Elec Guitar= 1923
Elec Guitar 2= 1924
Read Drums= Blues Rock 128^6 HH,Ride
Lead guitar= My Takamine Flat Top
7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Robert,
I am really enjoying your journey...
"Submarine" is COOL. You are showing some real talent for whatever that type of music might be called. And, again, a few words/phrases thrown "into the mix" would make it even cooler...
"12 Bar Wah Wah" - nice - heck of a job on the acoustic turned "electric" - a very "lyrical lead". Can't believe you did not put a "quick blues lyric" on top of that...
"I Cry" - I think this is the best thing you've ever done (at least what I've heard). Really well written song - great structure - nice, nice, lyric. Loved it - and loved the production...
floyd
Robert, you did the blues justice on this one.
Great chops also!
Hi Robert
I just listened to your song I Cry and had to say what a great song this is. Very almost seventies rock at the first verse Trex style with a country feel.
Please note this is a personal preference rather than a right and wrong, If this was my song I might try making the build into chorus "until the morning light" smoother perhaps drag it out over the 2 bar gap to build some tension before hitting the chorus.
But its a great song and has commercial potential.
Best Wishes
Darren
Thanks floyd jane for taking the time to listen to all of my songs and commenting! It is much appreciated! Thanks Mario D, that means a lot coming from you! Thanks for the suggestion Dazzman!
7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Here is song 8 my fawm challenge. This started out because of some notes I was playing on the guitar. I was picking out this just one note at a time and I thought this sounds like a job for super BAND in a Box, I have already shut off my computer so I will list the instruments used when I post my next song! Thanks to everyone for listening to the previous tunes and commenting, thanks!
8. Be My Valentine7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
The roll of a single die wrote Roll the Dice; hit the link to Roll the Dice and read what possessed me to try this and how I did it. As I promised from yesterday here are the instruments I used for "Be My Valentine, I forgot to list them yesterday."
537 bass
375 acoustic gtr
RD pop Bouncy^SS,Ride
373 Acoustic Strum
616 Mandolin
9. Roll the Dice8. Be My Valentine7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Here is song 11 of Fawm "I Ask In Jesus Name." It is all Band in a Box on the backing tracks.
Style is M almood Albert Piano and strings.
Bass=50 Slow Strings
Piano=2064 Piano Rhythm
Strings=2060 Pop Country
Guitar= 522 Real track Fp Acoustic
11. I Ask In Jesus' Name10. Mom Don't Forget To Pray9. Roll the Dice8. Be My Valentine7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Style is M almood Albert Piano and strings.
Bass=50 Slow Strings
Piano=2064 Piano Rhythm
Strings=2060 Pop Country
Guitar= 522 Real track Fp Acoustic
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Hi Robert,
Great songs, and nice combinations of instruments
Robert,
Re: Mom Don't Forget To Pray....
Wow, what a shame that this song is not getting more "listens". It is beautiful. Tell your mom, I said "WOW!" Incredible lyric, absolutely heart-wrenching.
The background piano is perfect. And you're reading of it is beautiful.
What a great piece. You both did a great job.
floyd
You are amazing, Robert... you write them faster than I can listen to them.
I agree, the Mom letter was very touching, and the spare piano was effective. The "dice" track proved to me that I should not avail myself of this method of writing music -- thanks for making the pioneer effort. <grin>
Thanks Peter, it is because of the great Pg product that I can make music.
Thanks floyd jane and Brallan, for the kind comments.
My FAWM 2013
Re: Funny
For some reason that reminds me of HEE HAW - that's a compliment Robert. Thanks for the smile.
Used a different mixing and mastering technique for this one. Also used 3 different drum types in this one, used bar settings real-drums and then changed to the type I wanted, Believe it or not after all this time using BIAB I did not know you could do that with the drums, LOL. Something for the wishlist is to be able to change all of the other real tracks like this, it would open up even more we could do with biab.
Thanks everyone who has taken the time to listen and feedback on the songs!
All tracks are real tracks
bass= 1717
Guitar 1=1720
Guitar 2=1718
Guitar 3=1719
Drums=Blues 1.rock 4 snare 2. Blues ev hh ride, 3. Fusion Terry clarke 6 cycling.
14. So Long13. Held In His Hand12. Funny11. I Ask In Jesus' Name10. Mom Don't Forget To Pray9. Roll the Dice8. Be My Valentine7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
Robert,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! On 14 by 28!!! That is very impressive. And you had nice variety and enjoyable songs. And inventive, too! Roll the Dice, Submarine, Walk In Africa....
I hope So Long did not mean you are leaving!
But.... I have a bone to pick with you!!!!... When the opening piano on "Held in His Hand" began I KNEW there was a Gospel Choir coming... I knew it. That piano was announcing it. And then the song was PERFECT for it! And when the chorus hit I COULD HEAR THEM... but they were not there, alas... Man! I wanted them to be... a GREAT song... (even without the Choir).
Congratulations again. A real achievement.
floyd
Thanks floydjane for the comment, I will add a choir to Held In His Hand. I am not leaving just titled the song "So Long" because I felt like it was going to be my last FAWM song for this years edition. To everyone who may have missed some of them, here is a link to them all. Thanks everyone again for being so supportive and taking the time out of your day to share in mine. God bless you all!
14. So Long13. Held In His Hand12. Funny11. I Ask In Jesus' Name10. Mom Don't Forget To Pray9. Roll the Dice8. Be My Valentine7. 12 Bar Wah Wah6. Submarine5. I Cry4. It's A Beautiful Day In My Neighborhood3. I Will Praise You2. Walk In Africa1. Remote ControlMy FAWM Home Page
I really like Held In His Hand. The choir is going to make it even better.
Thanks for the heads up on the bar settings changing the realdrums.
Sundance thanks for the comments on Held In His Hand, I am glad the post about the realdrums helped!