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Posted By: rsdean Time Machine - 01/22/18 09:47 PM
Hi All,

Here's something a bit loose and fun called Time Machine.

I wanna see through your abandoned eyes
So close the door on your time machine
I wanna float through our universe
So throw the switch on your time machine
 
I wanna swim in the Atlantic waves
And feel the sand run between our hands
I wanna write all those summer songs
So shine the sun on your time machine
 
I wanna breathe all your big words of love
So turn the dial on your time machine
I wanna keep all the coffee warm
So set the clock on your time machine
 
I wanna find an old black telephone
And hear your voice come across the line
I wanna talk till the sun comes up
So don’t hang up on your time machine
  
I wanna see my story in your eyes
So take me back on your time machine
I wanna find all the yesteryears
So break the glass on your time machine

All BIAB Tracks:
1293: Bass, Electric, TexMexCountry Ev 120
1118: Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
691: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120
2541: Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 120
800: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SouthernSnappyGritty Ev 090
Loop in Song: Percussion/Tambourine Quarters 4 Bars
RealDrums: NashvilleEven16 Sidestick HiHat, Snare, Ride

Thanks for listening! smile

Bob
Posted By: PeterF Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 01:17 AM
Bob

Your on a real roll there. Great big sound and excellent mix. Good lyrics and wonderful delivery.
Nice work all round.

Peter
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 07:14 AM
Man, you are on a roll lately!

Really good, Bob, has your signature sound with those great, distinctive vocals.

"Band"sounds good, love that guitar part you dropped in between the verses, perfect choice!
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 08:26 AM
Good work Bob! Your tunes always have a way of bringing back a flood of memories for me! It’s really great to see.you back in the swing of things here again! Thanks, Torrey
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 08:49 AM
Peter,

Thanks very much!

Bob
Posted By: Noel96 Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 09:25 AM
Bob,

This sounds like a perfect fit for your folk-rock songbook. The impressionistic lyrics, your confident and laid-back vocals, and thoughtful arrangement all join hands and create an enjoyable journey in sound.

All the best,
Noel
Posted By: tommyad Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 11:24 AM
Bob, Another good one! I really like your harmony vocal on this one. Drums are nice and upfront. Again you have created a poetic write with lots of room open to the listener for interpretation. Your unique sound never gets old to these ears, Tom
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 12:37 PM
Dave,

I appreciate that - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 12:45 PM
Very cool, Bob.

You are really making EXCELLENT use of the BAND these days!

Love how you used the electric rhythm guitar as a lead... Super!

Excellent mix. Everything sits just right.

fj
Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 12:49 PM
Cool song.

The mix seemed exceptionally hot in the low and mid end. It was roaring a bit in the speakers here. I normally can listen to everyone's music without having to grab the knobs.... this needed to be lowered a bit .


Anyway... good writing.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 01:25 PM
Torrey,

Much appreciated - thanks!

Bob
Posted By: Deryk - PG Music Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 01:33 PM
Wow - you nailed this! I'm getting some really nice nostalgic type vibes on this one. The harmonies you did on this are fantastic, too! The arrangement is awesome, and your vocals really cut through and are attention grabbing.

Great work, and thanks so much for sharing smile
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 02:39 PM
Noel,

Thanks - that's very kind of you.

Bob
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 02:55 PM
Originally Posted By: Noel96
Bob,

This sounds like a perfect fit for your folk-rock songbook. The impressionistic lyrics, your confident and laid-back vocals, and thoughtful arrangement all join hands and create an enjoyable journey in sound.

All the best,
Noel


I agree with Noel! You do have such a consistent and unique vibe, and your songs are always a great listen. Love your lyrical images! Another really good song!! Take care. Greg
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/23/18 08:13 PM
Tom,

That means a lot - thanks very much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/24/18 06:48 AM
Floyd,

Thanks - much appreciated.

I generated multiple versions of that rhythm guitar and then picked the best pieces for the solo part. So great to be able to do that. smile

Bob
Posted By: Robertkc Re: Time Machine - 01/24/18 03:56 PM
Bob,
Another great mix of poetic images with upbeat rhythmns and terrific vocals.
Love the instruments you chose and above all the feel of this.

Robert
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Time Machine - 01/24/18 04:29 PM

Bob,

This song IS the time machine. I love how all of your songs take me back to the village and NYC. I always feel like I AM back in the day, and having such a blast.

One of the first ones that hit me this way was "Woodstock" which is one of my all time favorites.

When I close my eyes and listen to one of your tunes I can see myself going in a time machine back to Greenwich Village in 1968 and Lou Reed and Nico are sitting at some cafe outside in sunglasses.

Great artistry.
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/24/18 09:10 PM
Herb,

Thanks - appreciate the listen and kind words.

Bob
Posted By: Belladonna Re: Time Machine - 01/24/18 09:32 PM
Really COOL!! Love the vocals and the lyrics. Nice upbeat makes you want to sing a long.
Posted By: MarioD Re: Time Machine - 01/24/18 09:51 PM
Time Machine is one excellent song!

Everything is perfect, the mix, vocals, lyrics and backing tracks.

Bob, you have a knack for picking melodies and writing superb lyrics that you can sing flawlessly then finding the perfect backing tracks.

Two thumbs up.
Posted By: Scott C Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 12:23 AM
Awesome tune Bob. Loved the lyrics and backtrack. Awesome vocal
Posted By: Steve Young Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 01:20 AM
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Very cool, Bob.

You are really making EXCELLENT use of the BAND these days!

Love how you used the electric rhythm guitar as a lead... Super!

Excellent mix. Everything sits just right.

fj


Couldn't have said it better, myself! Another great write!

Steve
Posted By: bluage Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 04:31 AM
Mr. Dean...

Your "Time Machine" is upfront, in-your-face and personal laugh! That rhythm, that rhythm, that RHYTHM! It's not just rhythm you feel -- it's a rhythm that feels you up! It's a motion-finder, a soul-sensor, a compass on the floor

with an arrow spin-ning back/
and forth/
to the beat/
so we can move and groove/
to the beat/
and move/
and groove/
and do it a-gain...

I think that your voice -- solo and in harmony -- is raw, urgent, and unrestrained, crooning a rocker's blues. It's a perfect counterpoint to the electricity of the guitars and the bass pulsing like a coded signal.

The lyrics are wildly imaginative as they FLASH scenes and meanings as rapidly as a kaleidoscope. The whole thing is classic, a rocker's fever-dream.

You treated us to a lot of sound and style, Mr. Dean. Rock on!

LOREN
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:30 AM
Deryk,

Much appreciated - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:30 AM
Greg,

Thanks so much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:31 AM
Robert,

Great to hear from you - thanks!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:32 AM
David,

That is very kind of you. I'm a big fan of yours as well and always look forward to your next song.

Thanks again!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:33 AM
Belladonna,

I really appreciate that - thanks!

Bob
Posted By: Al-David Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:39 AM
Hi Bob,

Another super cool throw-back from you. You have this genre mastered. I don't think anyone here does this better than you. Lyric, backing tracks and vocal - perfect prosody. I enjoyed the trip a lot! Best to you,

Alan
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 09:12 AM
Mario,

That is very appreciated - thanks.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 03:54 PM
Scott,

Thanks so much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/25/18 08:10 PM
Steve,

I appreciate that - thanks very much.

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/26/18 08:13 AM
Loren,

That certainly was a very nice review - much appreciated! smile

Bob
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Time Machine - 01/28/18 03:00 PM
We're bit late on this and many of the accolades have already been offered.

We particularly agree with Tom's mention of how the write is poetic yet leaves the listener some dots to connect.

What struck us was how much the song reminded us of early Wilco. A vibe that we very much like.

Having said that your signature feel is still much present.

You have certainly started 2018 with a couple of great entries and we look forward to what's coming up.

Enjoyed it!

J&B
Posted By: gruverider Re: Time Machine - 01/28/18 03:27 PM
This song is brilliant! The lyrics are outstanding! I love how you use the phrase twice then once per verse. genius! And your vocal is simply so right in emotion and delivery and prosody.

And the mix is wide and so well done.

This song lands perfectly!
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/28/18 03:33 PM
Alan and Di,

Thanks very much!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/28/18 09:17 PM
Janice & Bud,

I appreciate the kind words... Thanks!

Bob
Posted By: rsdean Re: Time Machine - 01/29/18 11:55 AM
Lawrence,

I appreciate that very kind review. Thanks so much.

Bob
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