Larina

Haven't written any Bluegrass for a while, so here it is.
All comments welcome.


My sweet Larina

I left old sunny Queensland to search for southern gold.
I went to seek my fortune sold everything I owned.
So when I could return I'd buy my love a home my Larina.

I left her by the stables a tender kiss goodbye.
I found it hard to leave her tears welled up in her eyes.
I swore a solemn oath to her that I would return to Larina.

Bridge

I came across a bushranger bail up he cried give me all your
money or my gun will take your life.
He fired off a single shot I felt it burn inside. Oh, Larina.

I stumbled to the river bank and lay beneath the trees.
Can someone find Larina and tell her this I plead.
Tell her that I loved till the moment I did die.


Bridge

Oh My Larina



This train-beat country RealStyle features three "old time happy dance" instruments.
Acoustic guitar and mandolin play similar strumming parts that are panned to the left and right while a banjo strums along with a darker tone.
Electric bass alternates between the root and fifth on the beat.
TrainBeatBrushes RealDrums play in their only variation, which includes a busier brushes pattern in the B section.

This song is in the key of Bm/D and uses typical triads that occur every 2 to 8 beats.

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Larina
File:Larina.SGU
Key=D , Tempo 125, Length (m:s)=2:56
4 bar intro, 84 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 88. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _SAWDUST.STY (Sawdust Happy Dance Train Ctry)

RealTracks in style: 2765:Bass, Electric, PuertoRicoAguinaldo Ev16 120
RealTracks in style: 3368:Mandolin, Rhythm OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125
RealTracks in style: 3410:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm OldTimeHappyDance Ev16 125
RealTracks in style: 3373:Banjo Guitar, Rhythm OldTimeHappyDanceAndy Ev16 125
RealTracks in song: 2549:Fiddle, Soloist CelticReelAndy Ev16 110
RealDrums [in style:TrainBeatBrushes: a: Brushes, Kickb: BusyBrushes, Kick
Vocals myself Mixed in studio one

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Rob, I really enjoyed this! Besides the excellent vocal, your use of the style and the RT’s was spot-on, and totally complimented your lyric. I thought your vocal fill-in of “LA-RIII” was perfect, the way you left it hanging on the open vowel sound. Overall, fun and enjoyable listening experience.

Bluegrass is so much fun, and this song is a blast. Cool pic of Larina, too. Man, what a excellent use of BiaB. A fun listen, Rob!

Rob,
Great fun with a sad tale- those bushrangers got no respect for love!
Excellent vocal & harmonies and the band backs you up with energy.

Robert

Well, you made me finally look on a map and find out where Queensland is.

Fun song - cheerful sound, sad lyrics. The instrumentals showed off some fine fiddling. Well done.

I enjoyed the listen!

Nice one, Bob. A good story, well told. It serves as a reminder that "greener grass"" (so called) doesn't serve us well if we end up staring at its roots through several feet of earth.

Better watch out for traditional bluegrassers who might sneak in and destroy that drum kit

You packed a lot of drama in that short story...well done!

And, as long time fans of your vocals...another well done!

J&B

What a cool groove this song has. Loved the vocals and harmonies. Well done.

Rob,
Excellent tune. Sad story, nicely told... not sure if it is proper to say about sad tunes, but I found it uplifting. Vocals, composition, mix is PRO level. Liked it! Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Very cool song. Shades of Marty Robbins. I love the vibe you and the band captured.

Hello Tano. Thank you for your encouragement.
Rob4580

Quite a toe tapper!
You got it nailed!

Nice song.
I sense a bit of Roy Orbison.

moto

Hello Marty. Glad you like Larina's. Thanks for commenting.
Rob4580

Thank you Rob

WAAAAAYYYY better than Telling Laura.
This works really well - a simple narrative, and tear jerk ending and a strong, urgent beat.
REALLY cool Rob.

Thoroughly enjoyable, Rob. A little nugget of a story - join the gold rush and fall foul of a bushranger; such an Aussie tragedy. Great vocals as usual.
Regards,
Leon

Really interesting combination of Marty Robbins and Roy Orbison do bluegrass.
Great nostalgic stuff.

Vic

Hello David.
Many thanks for commenting.
Rob4580

Hello Brian.
Thank you for your great comment.
Rob4580

Hi guys. Maybe I should start looking over my shoulder
Thanks for your comment. Rob4580

Hello Scott. Thank you for your encouraging words.
Regards Rob4580

Thank you Misha for your kind comments.
Rob4580

Nice change of pace for you Rob! Your vocals on this are awesome! That chorus stays with you and fiddle is really working well in this! Take care, T